Check Out The Peterborough Art Market This Weekend

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The Art School of Peterborough is celebrating its 20th anniversary and invites the public to join them for their inaugural Art Market this Saturday (June 15th)—an outdoor event (in the tunnel arcade of Charlotte Mews). There is no admission charge for visitors. There will be artists and artisans all with original work for sale. There will also be an activities table for the kids and fresh popcorn and candy floss. And a birthday cake.

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PTBO Slideshow From Grand Opening Of Kawartha Potters Guild

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This weekend marked the grand opening of the Kawartha Potters Guild new permanent location at 993 Talwood Drive. The 4,000 square foot space offers studio space for rent, a variety of classes and an upcoming Summer Day Camp (starting July 8th).

The Mayor himself showed up for a ribbon cutting ceremony and a chance to make his own plate out of clay. He surprised everyone when he turned his ordinary bowl into a pie plate, which will be auctioned off at the YWCA Empty Bowls event on June 21st. Drop on in to see and purchase work from local potters, or consider attending a class.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Watch This "The Beauty Of A Woman" Dance Filmed In Peterborough Square

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As part of Emergency #20 Dance festival sponsored by Public Energy and Market Hall Performing Art Theatre, local artists performed "The Beauty of a Woman"—a piece combining numerous styles of world dance traditions that shows off the diverse local talent Peterborough has. Choreographed by Debora Harrison, the performers are Debora Harrison (Irish Dance), Anna Simone Tennent-Riddell (West African Style), Camina Harrison Chery (Hip Hop), Gaya Jayasinghe (Sri Lankan Classical Dance), Jasmine June (Belly Dancing) and Mayelin Lovet (Afro-Cuban Dance).


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James McKenty On Cassettes, Vinyl & The Craft Of Writing Songs

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David Goyette Community Fundraising Event For Art School Of Peterborough

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An occasional painter, David Goyette has completed ten new canvasses for the purpose of their sale in support of The Art School of Peterborough. Each piece is large scale abstract in acrylic, measuring 30 by 40 inches.
 
A not-for-profit organization with charitable status, The Art School of Peterborough is dedicated to providing a professional level of instruction to both adults and children in a wide variety of studio media. The proceeds from the sale of David’s art will help fund the Richard Hayman Youth Bursary for young people who have an interest in art but are unable to pursue it due to financial constraints.
 
The show and sale of David’s art is open to all and will take place on Wednesday (May 8th) at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 120 Murray Street (at Water Street). Doors open at 5 p.m. and a presentation takes place at 5.30 p.m.

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PTBOCanada Pics & Preview: The Sound Of Music Kicks Off At Showplace

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Showplace Performance Centre will be filled with the sounds of music over the next weeks as The Peterborough Theatre Guild presents The Sound of Music. Directed by Jerry Allen, the cast includes Kate Suhr as Maria, Paul Crough as Captain Von Trapp, Pam Birrell as Mother Abbess, as well as many other local talent from the area that have worked so hard to bring this show to life on a Peterborough stage.

 

 

 

PtboCanada attended Tuesday night's dress rehearsal and were simply wowed by the performance and talent portrayed on stage. Take the opportunity to support local theatre and take in this show that's suitable for the whole family. 

Showtimes are Friday, May 3rd, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 4th, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 5th, 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 8th through Saturday, May 11th, 8 p.m. Tickets are $25/adults, $22/seniors and $15/students.

 [Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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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

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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

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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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