Let's Get Crafty: 30 Craft Market Takes Place May 4th
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Peterborough Theatre Guild Is Alive With The Sound Of Music
/Peterborough Theatre Guild presents The Sound of Music from May 3rd to 11th at Showplace. Ticket info available here.
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Watch: Peterborough Grandpa Creates Mapey Leafy Spider Song For Kids
/Dr. Matthew Stewart, a Peterborough man who has a website 50 Ways To Be Happier, put together this "Mapey Leafy Spider" song to inspire kids and their parents who are Leafs fans. The lyrics are:
Mapey Leafey Spider skatin' icy rink,
blast a puck in goal 'cause you call him dirty fink,
so if you don't talk nice, you get ready then,
'cause Mapey Leafey Spider gonna win the game again!
Now watch for yourself, it's getting a lot of views...
Dr. Matt has songs for other NHL teams on his YouTube channel, including Boston, Chicago, Calgary and more.
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The 6th Annual National Youth Week 2013 In #Ptbo Includes Dodgeball Tourney
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The 6th Annual National Youth Week takes place the first week of May to improve the lives of young people in Peterborough.
"These initiatives are aimed towards uniting all youth from across the City of Peterborough and showing them the value of youth's empowerment within the community and the voice that represents them," says Ricky McDougall, Chair of the Peterborough Youth Council.
- May 1st: The Bridge Youth Centre - 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. - Drop in for Games, Art and a Free Snack
- May 2nd: Free Movie night at the Peterborough Library - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free Resume Workshop - 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Employment Planning and Counseling on Simcoe Street
- May 3rd: Twoonie Swim - 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Peterborough Sports and Wellness Centre - $2.00 for youth ages 10 to 21
- May 5th: FREE Youth Bike Repair Workshop at Community B!KE - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop in to their shop at 336 Rubidge St. New parts will have a cost.
- May 6th: Free Dodgeball Tournament - From 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at the PCVS Gym
- May 7th: Blue Sky - FREE - 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Nicholl's Oval Park
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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PTBOPics & Preview: Next To Normal Rock Opera Looks At Family & Mental Health Issues
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AFA (Art for Awareness) is a newly formed theatre collective in Peterborough looking to raise awareness of important social issues through theatre, dance and performance. Their first performance certainly isn't pulling any punches, and will leave you quite emotional.
They are performing the rock opera Next to Normal, based on the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical.
Filled with adult themes, language and believable situations, you catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a family being torn apart by mental issues.
The rippling effect of drugs (both poorly prescribed, and recreational), broken communication and the stresses of life are shown throughout the family—which are beautifully portrayed by Marsala Lukianchuk (as the wife, Diana Goodman), Geoff Bemrose (as the husband, Dan Goodman), Mike Rodin (as the son, Gabriel "Gabe" Goodman), Kristyn Russelle (as the daughter, Natalie Goodman), Lucas Deluca (as the boyfriend Henry) and Beau Dixon (as Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden).
Next To Normal shares with us the turmoil in this family's life through song, and Marsala's portrayal of the wife was outstanding. She genuinely portrays the "lost" feeling that someone in that position must sense. Some musical numbers include the entire cast, with a powerhouse of song, backed up by live music.
Great use of digital projection (by Sarah Tye) helped transport the characters between the locals of home, work, doctor's office and school, all the while making use of the multi-platform stage (designed by Ian Burns and constructed by Justin Boyd). Stage direction (by Lindsay Unterlander) was smooth as multiple groups were acting simultaneously, drawing similarities between the two age groups.
Next to Normal is directed by Brian MacDonald, choreographed by Rachel Bemrose and musical direction by Justin Hiscox. Follow Art for Awareness on Facebook and Twitter. Tickets for their shows are $20 for adults and $15 for children, and are available at Maar's Music, Black Honey, Antoinette's Bridal Shop and at the door. Next to Normal will be performed at Adam Scott CVI Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on April 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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Sinatra And Friends Encore Performance At Showplace April 16th
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Sinatra and Friends played two sold-out shows at Showplace in November, and returns there for encore performances Tuesday, April 16th. This is a Showplace fundraiser to enjoy with complimentary tea, coffee, snacks and a cash bar.
Sinatra and Friends plays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. that day. Call 705.742.7469 or go to Showplace.org for tickets.
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Watch The Latest Bandwagon Episode Starring JUNO Nominated Hannah Georgas
/Here's the latest episode of this homegrown music YouTube series...
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Here's The Performers For The Socrates Cabaret At Market Hall
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Here's A Full List Of 2013 #Petertweeter Winners From Awards Show At ARIA
/[UPDATE: And here's a bunch of great pics from the Photo Booth at the event.]
Peterborough, we saw your tweets last night. Thanks for voting our @Ptbo_Canada handle as "Best Local Media Source" and "Best Local Promoter". Here's a full list below of the winners...
Local News: @kawarthaNow
Photographer: @hazlewoodimages
Visual Creative: @BriGosselin
Writer: @carollawless
Local Promoter: @ptbo_canada
Live Performers: @thespades
Not for Profit: @red_pashmina
Sports/Fitness: @petedalliday
Peter Builder: @MaryamMonsef
Retail Business: @SLfurnitureco
Peter Feeder: @Sams_Place_Deli
Local Media Source: @ptbo_canada
Local Media Person: @chan_rahan
Peter Breeder: @sofawned
Twit Disturber: @jayboy_williams
Funniest Tweeter: @Jimtruswell
Peter Pair: @hazlewoodimages & @SLfurnitureco
Twitter Trendsetter: @Ash_street
PeterTweeter: @vanderherberg
[video from #Petertweeter Awards of co-hosts Dani Stover and Catherine Hanrahan via Vince Bierworth on YouTube]
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PTBOPics & Coverage From Seedy Sunday
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Photo by Julie Morris
The 8th Annual Seed Sale and Exchange known as Seedy Sunday took place this past Sunday at George Street United Church.
Photo by Julie Morris
Organizer Jillian Bishop from Urban Tomato Lady estimates that there were approximately 1,300 people that stopped into this year's event. Tomato seeds were a popular item from booth to booth, with a demand for all sorts of varieties in size and colour, and there were many questions surrounding growing tomato plants on balconies.
Photo by Evan Holt
One of the revisions they made this year other than extending the hours was moving the seed exchange area into the kitchen to allow for more room for people to shop and trade with others.
Also, Jillian tells us that over $250 was raised for Seeds of Diversity.
Photo by Evan Holt
Overall, it was a very bustling day as folks gathered what they needed to begin their gardening season. So wonderful to see so many people taking advantage of such a great event sharing the same love of gardening.
Photo by Evan Holt
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris and Evan Holt]
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