10 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; September 9th to September 11th
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Let The Bad Times Roll: The Offspring And Simple Plan Are Coming To The Memorial Centre
/The Offspring announced today that their Let the Bad Times Roll Tour is coming to Canada in late 2022, and will make a stop at The Peterborough Memorial Centre on Nov. 9, featuring support from Canadian rockers Simple Plan.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Frequently regarded as one of the best punk rock bands of all time, The Offspring have garnered a reputation for their unmistakable sound and social comment. The multi-platinum band first achieved worldwide success in the 90’s with the release of their album Smash, which sold over 11 million copies. Following Smash, they continued to release hit after hit, popularizing punk rock at a mainstream level.
Throughout their career, they’ve sold over a staggering 40 million albums, and toured arenas, and built a global fan base. Let the Bad Times Roll marks the band’s tenth studio album and third album produced by the legendary Bob Rock. True to the irreverence at the core of punk rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn’t shy away from creating topical material in this album.
Joining the band on tour are Montreal’s own Simple Plan, who have seen no shortage of success throughout their career. The multi-platinum, Montreal-based band boasts worldwide sales topping 10 million, along with accolades including a 2005 Teen Choice Award, 2006 JUNO Fan Choice Award, and 2012 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award. Simple Plan have remained an international sensation for over 20 years with worldwide sales topping 10 million and over 1 billion streams across all streaming platforms. Most recently the #ImJustAKid trend on Tik Tok has over 4.3 billion views and the #ImJustAKidChallenge hashtag has over 590.9 million views and counting.
“We are so excited to finally be able to announce this Canadian tour with The Offspring, “ says Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan. “We know a lot of our Canadian fans have been waiting for a very long time for this and we’re absolutely thrilled to play for them all over the country. Canada is a very special place for our band, and we know these shows are gonna be amazing.”
Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. online, by phone at 705-743-3561, or in person at the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office.
12 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; August 25th to September 5th
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Photo by Luke Best
As September starts and we begin to say goodbye to summer it’s time to fit in the last few warm weather activities before autumn begins!
Whether camping, concerts, markets and festivals, there are lots of fun activities happening this Labour Day long weekend in the Peterborough area!
Party in the Boro at the Labour Jam Weekend
Labour Jam Weekend is a free concert that will feature an eclectic mix of genres from 11 well-known local bands including Lindsay Barr and Melissa Payne as headlining acts.
When: 2 - 9 p.m. on Friday and 3 - 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Where: PTBO Square courtyard, 340 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8
Rock out to some tunes @ Jethro’s Bar + Stage
Jethro’s Bar + Stage is offering a variety of live music over the weekend.
When/Who: Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. vanCamp and Caitlin Currie
Thursday 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. The Union
Friday 6-8 p.m. Washboard Hank
Friday 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Petunia
Saturday 6 - 8 p.m. TBA
Saturday 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Diamond Dave and the Smoke Eaters
Where: 137 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON
Get to Douro-Dummer for the Douro-Doings
An annual event that takes place on the Labour Day weekend, featuring a baseball tournament, 10 km run, car show, children’s races, frog jumping contests, tug of war, a home-cooked meal and a chance to win a handmade quilt.
Where: Duro Ball Park, 205 Douro 2nd Line, Douro, ON K0L 1S0 & St. Joseph Parish Hall, 300 County Rd 8, Douro, ON K0L 2H0
When: Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dunk the Mayor for a good cause at the Y-Drive Dunk Tank!
Y Drive is hosting its first annual Dunk Tank event in support of the Y Drive Foundation.
The foundation was created in memory of Dani Sinacori who passed away in August. As a mother of 3 and teacher to many, her life was sports, teaching and family. The foundation will be geared towards school breakfast programs, youth sports and helping our neighbors when they need it.
Come out and dunk the likes of Diane Therrien, Adam Brown (Dr J's/Chemong Lodge), David Bui (PTBO Canada), Rob & Erica from Y Drive and Jessie Primeau from Bowes & Cocks.
When: Saturday, 3 p.m.
Where: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8
Step back in time at the Hastings Medieval Festival
The premier event for sword fighting in Canada. The festival is located, quite appropriately for any history buff, just outside the village of Hastings at Blades of Glory. It is a 3-day festival that is open to all ages.
When: Saturday 11 a.m. – Monday 5 p.m.
Where: Blades of Glory, 100 Dunlay Road, Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hastings-medieval-festival-2022-7th-annual-tickets-402621410477
Pick up some produce at the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
The festive year-round Farmers' Market in Downtown PTBO! Held outdoors in the PTBO Square courtyard on Saturdays from 8 a.m til 1 p.m.
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m - 1 p.m.
Where: PTBO Square courtyard, 340 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E8
Get down to Crooks Rapid Country Festival
Dust off that cowboy hat, grab your friends and get ready to send the summer off with a bang. Crooks Rapids Year 3 is here and we are thrilled to announce our full lineup of amazing country entertainers over 2 days of music and good times. Enjoy local food and craft vendors. Family friendly!
When: Friday, 12 p.m. – Saturday, 11:00 p.m.
Where: 9 Pickens Rd, Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0, Canada
Tickets: https://www.crooksrapidscountryfest.com/events/crooks-rapids-country-fest-2022
See a NASCAR at Delta Peterborough
Delta Peterborough will be hosting an outdoor Nascar meet and greet with record-setting driver and championship contender, Treyten Lapcevich!
Come out and enjoy a free BBQ, giveaways and photo-op with Treyten and his racecar.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
When: Friday, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: 1019 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y2
Get crafty at the Peterborough Farmers Market
A community farmers' market bringing you the best of our region! Hosted at Peterborough's Morrow Park building.
When: Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 136 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y6
Stroll the city and see some art with the First Friday Art Crawl
First Friday PTBO is a monthly downtown art crawl that is family friendly and free.
When: 6 - 10 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.
Where: Various locations
Dance the night away at the First Friday art crawl after party
After you’ve seen the art come dance and enjoy music, art and performance at the Gordon best theatre.
When: Friday, 9:30 p.m until late!
Where: 216 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1
See James Higgins @ Crook & Coffer
Tickets For Peterborough Symphony Orchestra 2022 Concert Season Now Available
/Single tickets for the 2022/23 concert season of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra are now on sale.
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Nearly 300 subscribers will be welcomed back to all five concerts and there are still great seats available for patrons who want to purchase tickets to particular nights.
“People who act fast can scoop up those last few aisle seats, and with student tickets only $12 no doubt the family Holiday Season concert in December will sell out quickly,” said general manager Lee Bolton.
The PSO’s first full season in three years will feature a variety of shows, from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony to a contemporary work for the traditional Chinese erhu to a performance with Peterborough’s own poet laureate Sarah Lewis.
Season subscriptions are still available with prices ranging from $105-$235 depending on seating and only $10 per concert for student subscriptions.
Contact admin@thepso.org for subscriptions. Regular single tickets with prices from $33 - $55 and single student tickets at $12 are available through www.showplace.org.
A new initiative for this season is the “Rush Ticket” program. On concert day only, as availability allows, seats will be available online for only $20.
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New Two-Day Music Festival Launching Downtown Peterborough Labour Day Weekend
/Labour Jam Weekend, a free, two-day music festival celebrating local talent in downtown Peterborough will take place on September 2 and 3.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA.
Labour Jam Weekend will feature an eclectic mix of genres from 11 well-known local bands including Lindsay Barr and Melissa Payne as headlining acts.
The free outdoor concert series will be hosted at the Peterborough Square Courtyard from 2 - 9 p.m. on Friday and 3 - 9 p.m. on Saturday.
“We are thrilled to be presenting Labour Jam Weekend in our newly renovated courtyard at the Peterborough Square, '' said Cheryl McQueen, Property Manager of Peterborough Square. “We have always envisioned the courtyard as a bustling community space and outdoor concert venue. Labour Jam Weekend will be the first big music event at the courtyard, and we couldn’t be more excited to host.”
Festival goers are asked to bring their own chair or blanket to Labour Jam Weekend. The festival will run rain or shine except in the event of thunderstorms.
Weekend line-up:
September 2, from 2 -9 p.m.
· Washboard Hank & Pineapple Frank (Bluegrass)
· The Fabulous Tonemasters with Bridget Foley (Blues)
· The Hippy Chicks (Rock)
· Evangeline Gentle (Folk/Pop)
· Blue Hazel (Folk/Country/Alt Rock)
· Lindsay Barr (Pop/Rock)
September 3 from 3 - 9 p.m.
· The Griddle Pickers (Bluegrass)
· Carling Stephen (Jazz)
· Hillary Dumoulin (Folk)
· Dylan Ireland (Folk/Pop/Rock)
· Melissa Payne (Folk)
“The last two years have deepened my gratitude for every live performance that comes my way, especially opportunities such as this one that involve performing for my community,” said local musician Evangeline Gentle.
For more information check out the festival's Eventbrite page online for details or follow @TheBoroPtbo on Instagram for festival news and content.
Photos: 33rd Annual Peterborough Folk Festival Rocks Nicholls Oval Park
/Following ticketed events at Market Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, free performances were held throughout the weekend in Nicholls Oval park as part of Peterborough Folk Festival.
Nathan Truax and band performs during Peterborough Folk Festival 2022. Photo by Luke Best
First organized in 1989 as part of the now defunct Peterborough Arts Umbrella, the festival became a not-for-profit organization in 2001 and a registered charity in 2018.
The mandate of the festival is to promote folk music and arts within the Peterborough community as well as provide safely accessible venues and diverse audiences for both local and Canadian touring musicians.
The 2022 edition of Folk Fest featured acts such as the Sudbury string band, Murder Murder.
I, The Mountain from Kitchener played through sunset and into the evening.
Afie Jurvanen, known by his stage name, Bahamas headlined the show with a packed performance on Saturday Night. Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie.
On Sunday the 12-piece band from the Niagara area, My Son The Hurricane performed during the day. Lead singer Jacob Bergsma, wore a Zellers smock to commemorate the announcement that the Canadian company would be returning.
In addition to the performances, the festival featured an artisan village, a food village and valet bicycling parking provided by B!KE Community Bike Shop. Reusable dishes were used by food vendors and a team of volunteers washed and returned them to keep the festival as eco-friendly as possible.
The Peterborough Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, non-profit, registered charity organization and relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to keep the event free.
If you’re interested in making a donation or learning more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/peterborough-folk-festival/
Shawn Austin And Elyse Saunders Will Close Out Peterborough Musicfest On Saturday
/Peterborough Musicfest presents a Canadian country music double spin on Saturday, ending their 2022 season with Shawn Austin and Elyse Saunders.
Photo by Luke Best.
A two time Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Rising Star nominee (2019 and 2021), Austin started out as independent artist before releasing his debut single Paradise Found in 2017. That song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Canada Country chart, followed in 2018 by the singles Get Me There and You Belong from his self-‐titled debut EP.
Austin’s momentum carried over into 2019 with the single What Do I Know, which peaked at number seven on Canada Country. The Little Things, released in 2020, was among the tracks on his third EP of the same name. Just this past June, Austin’s fourth EP Planes Don’t Wait was released, featuring the singles Tailgate To Heaven (featuring Chris Lane) and Get You – the former nominated for Single of the Year at the upcoming 2022 CCMA Awards.
With more than 23 million streams of his music to date, Austin has cemented his position as one of Canada’s fastest rising, and most diversified, Canadian country music stars.
Elyse Saunders, a Peterborough local, has fully realized her long ago set goal of being a major force on the country music landscape.
A four-‐time CMAOntario award nominee, including 2021 nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star, Saunders single Free was a Top Five finalist in the 2021 CBC Toyota Searchlight song competition. Her latest EP Free is nominated for a 2022 CMAOntario award along with the single Sunshine State of Mind that is in the running for Video of the Year.
On the strength of earlier released singles Wine Down and Sunshine State Of Mind – both of which garnered considerable radio air play and have helped bring more than 2.5 million streams her way – Saunders powerhouse vocals and highly engaging stage presence have seen her perform on some huge stages, including Boots & Hearts and the Sunfest Country Music Festival in BC.
The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at Del Crary Park.
This event is completely free, with first come first served seating. it is suggested that concert goers bring a lawn chair, chairs will be available to rent at the venue.
If a storm occurs during a concert, a cancellation announcement will be made from the stage. Peterborough Musicfest will not issue a cancellation call until 7:45 p.m. fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of 8 p.m. Rescheduling of cancelled concerts is not guaranteed.
Eagles Tribute Band Hotel California Will Take It Easy At Peterborough Musicfest Wednesday Night
/Eagles tribute band Hotel California will Take It Easy at Del Crary Park on Wednesday for the second last Peterborough Musicfest of 2022.
Photo by Luke Best.
Six years to the day since last appearing at Del Crary Park in 2016, Hotel California arrives in Peterborough a remarkable 36 years after forming with Mike Dimoulas (guitars/keyboards/vocals) in the original lineup. A year later, Andy Lapointe (bass/vocals) came on board. Rounding out the current configuration are Al Langlade (guitars/vocals) and Kevin O’Donnell (drums/vocals).
Serving up The Eagles’ extensive catalogue of timeless hits with remarkable precision and musicianship while exemplifying the southern California sound that ruled popular music in the 1970s, Hotel California continues to tour internationally, consistently drawing rave reviews. The band has shared stages with the The Doobie Brothers, Lynryd Skynyrd and REO Speedwagon, to name a few.
With five #1 singles, six #1 albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards to its credit, The Eagles have sold more than 200 million albums worldwide and remain the highest-‐selling American band in U.S. history.
The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at Del Crary Park.
This event is completely free, with first come first served seating. it is suggested that concert goers bring a lawn chair, chairs will be available to rent at the venue.
If a storm occurs during a concert, a cancellation announcement will be made from the stage. Peterborough Musicfest will not issue a cancellation call until 7:45 p.m. fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of 8 p.m. Rescheduling of cancelled concerts is not guaranteed.
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Barnyard Sessions Are Back At 4th Line Theatre This September
/After a successful run of sold out shows in 2021, 4th Line Theatre is presenting the second presentation of The Barnyard Sessions: All About the Song, in September.
Ben Kunder will perform on September 22. Photo courtesy of 4th Line Theatre.
There will be four musical evenings with some of the region’s most beloved singer-songwriters. The Sessions, produced by local singer-songwriter Kate Suhr, will feature performers such as Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo), Terra Lightfoot, Aphrose, The Weber Brothers, Julian Taylor, Sarah MacDougall, Ben Kunder, James McKenty, Rick Fines, Evangeline Gentle, Melissa Payne, Dylan Ireland, Emily Burgess, Kyler Tapscott, Nicholas Campbell and Kate Suhr.
In an intimate setting, and in true “Writers in the Round” tradition, four artists will share the stage, taking turns as they reveal how their original music is imagined, conceptualized, and crafted. As the curtain is pulled up, audience members will bear witness to the powerful role of songwriting and the process behind the lyrics.
The event will run for four performances, showcasing different artists each evening. The concerts will all take place at The Winslow Farm in Millbrook from 7 p.m. -8:30 p.m. on September 22, 23, 29 and 30.
“When I had the idea for The Barnyard Sessions in 2021, I never imagined how well-received it would be. Those four nights in early fall of 2021, in the barnyard at the Winslow farm, were magical and I know everyone who attended, felt it. We want to capture that magical again this year with the second instalment of The Barnyard Sessions. These intimate concerts are extraordinary interplays between musicians, music and audiences.”
Tickets for The Barnyard Sessions are on sale now and are available for purchase through 4th Line Theatre’s box office. The capacity for each performance is 100 seats to ensure an intimate experience. Purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, as shows often sell out.
Concerts takes place at The Winslow Farm located at 779 Zion Line, Millbrook:
· September 22 at 7 p.m. – Sarah MacDougall, Ben Kunder, Julian Taylor and Evangeline Gentle
· September 23 at 7 p.m. – The Weber Brothers, Aphrose, Rick Fines and Nicholas Campbell
· September 29 at 7 p.m. – Greg Keelor, Terra Lightfoot, James McKenty and Melissa Payne
· September 30 at 7 p.m. – Emily Burgess, Kyler Tapscott, Dylan Ireland and Kate Suhr
Photos: The Strumbellas perform at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park.
/Juno award-winning band, The Strumbellas, performed at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park Wednesday night.
Photos by Luke Best
Attendees were happy to welcome them back to Kawarthas, by filling the park and dancing into the night. The Strumbellas did not disappoint. With a high-energy performance they had the crowd singing along to their hits such as “Spirits,” “We Don’t Know,” and “In This Life.”
