Great Big Sea's Séan McCann to Perform at Market Hall on March 19
/As 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Canadian band Great Big Sea, founding member Séan McCann is performing at Market Hall on March 19 at 7 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Market Hall.
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'Peppa Pig's Adventure' Musical to Hit the Peterborough Memorial Centre on July 25
/A live musical of ‘Peppa Pig’s Adventure’ is hitting the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on July 25, announced on Monday.
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The performance is about Peppa Pig going on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. Lunchboxes are packed and Daddy Pig is driving the bus, Peppa and her friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises.
After the show, the Peppa Pig's Adventure Photo Experience is available for ticketholders to ‘jump in a mud puddle’ alongside Peppa Pig & Friends. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Tickets go on sale on March 17 at 10 a.m. with presales beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. exclusively online. PMC Scoop members can purchase tickets starting Tuesday, at 10 a.m. to March 16 at 10 p.m.
When tickets go on sale, they can be purchased online, over the phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office.
For group sales of nine or more, the PMC asks you contact First Class Group tickets at lori@firstclassgrouptickets.com or 647-201-3349.
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Ten Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 3 - 5
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Here are 10 things to do in Peterborough City and County from March 3 to 5!
Check out the First Friday Art Crawl!
First Friday Peterborough downtown monthly art crawl allows participants to experience the City’s art, music and food scene, while supporting local artists and taking in some city sights all at once. FFPTBO is dedicated to showcasing the immense artistic and musical talent in the Peterborough community. The art crawl is a self-guided tour of downtown galleries, studios, shops, and cafés that takes place on the first Friday of every month.
When: Friday Mar. 3, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Downtown Peterborough
The Rolling Stones Tribute Band at Showplace
The Rolling Stones Tribute with special guests the UK Invasion Tribute team up for this incredible double-header performance! This 12-person troupe will recreate some of the most iconic Rolling Stones live performances ever. You can expect hits like Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Jumpin' Jack Flash and so much more! The U.K. Invasion brings you amazing performances by various British bands including Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins and The Beatles. Horns, keys, sizzling guitars, along with lush vocal harmonies will make this a night to remember.
When: Friday Mar. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)
Tickets: Available online.
The Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Gibson and Sons
Directed by Jerry Allen and produced by Pat Hooper, this comedy performance stars Luke Foster, Dan Smith, Lyndele Gauci, Jade O'Keeffe, Brian McIntosh, Bethany Heemskerk and Sheila Charleton.
The cast and crew work together to tell Kristen Da Silva’s story of Harry Gibson, who helps his father run the family business (a struggling small-town funeral home) through he sees it beginning to interfere with his love life. Missing his recently departed mother, and hungry for companionship and the chance at having his own family, he secretly turns to an unconventional method of meeting a woman: an online Russian bride service. When his bride Katya and her acerbic older sister Eva arrive on Canadian soil, the sisters are plunged into culture shock while the Gibson family is thrown into a tailspin.
When: Mar. 3, 4, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 5, 2 p.m. (matinee performance)
Where: The Peterborough Theatre Guild (364 Rogers St., Peterborough)
Tickets: $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for students and can be purchased online.
Parents Night Off: Easter bunny pottery craft at The Art School of Peterborough
Enjoy an evening out while your child(ren) enjoy the evening at The Art School of Peterborough. The evening will entail 1.5 hr of an art project, followed by a movie (Hop) and popcorn on location. This lines up with the PTBO First Friday Art Crawl if parents wish to explore the local art community or enjoy a night downtown.
When: Friday Mar. 3, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: The Art School of Peterborough (174A Charlotte St., Peterborough)
Tickets: $45, members $40.50, available online.
Enjoy Brews & Brunch at McThirsty’s Pint
Join McThirsty’s for the first ever Breakfast Club event!
Enjoy Cam Green's Pop-Up Brunch Menu from 11 a.m-3 p.m. Breakfast Club beers from 16 participating breweries, all making their favourite breakfast inspired beers. No tickets, just show up and enjoy!
When: Saturday Mar. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: McThirsty’s Pint (166 Charlotte St., Peterborough)
Check out the Kawartha Rock & Fossil Club’s Annual Show!
The 28th annual Peterborough gem, mineral and fossil two-day show is happening at the Healthy Planet Arena!
The Club Event is taking place at the formerly-known Evinrude Centre with minerals, fossils, rocks, crystals, meteorites, gemstones, equipment, books, faceted stones, gemstone jewelry, beads and more.
A large display area is featured with mineral and fossil displays from members of the Kawartha Club and prominent Ontario collectors. Each day there will be silent auctions.
When: Saturday Mar. 4, Sunday Mar, 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Where: Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough)
Tickets: $5 and children under 12 are free.
Winter Fun Day at Lakefield College School
Experience some Canadian Winter fun with LCS! Enjoy outdoor winter activities including snowshoeing/walking in forested trails, tobogganing, roasting s'mores over a campfire, broomball on the outdoor rink and making maple taffy with homegrown maple syrup. No previous experience is needed, and all equipment is provided.
When: Saturday, Mar. 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Lakefield College School (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield)
Inclusive Sport and Recreation Expo
This free event intends to bring together community sport and recreation organizations to highlight and promote inclusiveness and encourage participation for people of all abilities. It will provide children and their families an opportunity to learn more about the resources available and the inclusivity in sport and recreation through demonstrations and peer engagement. It will also be an opportunity for local groups to promote their organizations and showcase their inclusive programs to potential participants.
When: Saturday Mar. 4, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre located (775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough)
Pick Up Some Produce At The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market!
Visit the 100+ vendor market located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown.
As producers of local food and crafts, the Peterborough Farmers’ Market stresses freshness, quality and value as they deal each and every week with market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: Saturday Mar. 4, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)
Jam out with the Receivers at The Black Horse Pub
Local fiddler Irish Millie has joined Ottawa-area sisters Fern and Willow and are performing at The Black Horse as The Receivers!
When: Sunday Mar. 5, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub (452 George St. N, Peterborough)
Dwayne Gretzky Returns to Musicfest for July 5
/Peterborough Musicfest is bringing back Dwayne Gretzky for its 36th summer season in Del Crary Park as the Canadian group is scheduled to play on July 5 announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.
The group first headlined Musicfest in 2018 and is making their fourth appearance on the Fred Anderson Stage this summer.
They formed in 2011 in Toronto with some members hailing from Downeyville. The nine-member ensemble performs unique renditions of beloved classic pop and rock songs. Dwayne Gretzky is widely hailed as ‘Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia,’ with performances of more than 700 classic songs in their catalogue.
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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Family Day Long Weekend; Feb. 17 - 20
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Family Day weekend fun for the whole fam!
Here are 7 things to do in Peterborough City and County from February 17 to 20.
Kick off the festivities at Snofest
The Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre will be hosting a free Fun Swim with special guest Snofest Pete!
Bring your family and friends for a free fun swim, admission rules still apply:
Swimmers age 15 and under are required to wear wrist bands for Fun Swims.
Children under 10 must be supervised in the water by an adult age 16+ (maximum of 3 children to one adult).
Swimmers must be 42” tall and are required to pass swim test to use the slide.
The maximum capacity for this swim is 175 (therapy pool 44 persons max); access cannot be guaranteed if capacity is met.
When: Friday Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.
Five Counties’ Winterfest
Five Counties’ Winterfest has in-person events at the following locations:
Feb 18 – Lansdowne Place Mall (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Feb 19 – Lindsay Square (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Feb 20 – Peterborough Memorial Centre (2:05 p.m.) – tickets are on sale through Five Counties for $15 each with all proceeds supporting the kids!
There are tons of auction items available on the website, as well as virtual events over Family Day weekend.
More information: Here
Cheer on your Peterborough Petes against the Sudbury Wolves
Watch the Peterborough Petes take on the Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Tickets: Available online
When: Monday Feb. 20, 2:05-4:30 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St.,
Tebey with special guest Five Roses
The Venue, Modo Live and Pure Country present Tebey – Shotgun Rider Part II Tour with special guests Five Roses at The Venue.
When: Friday Feb. 17, 8 p.m-2 a.m.
Where: The Venue, 286 George St N.
Tickets: $25 available online
Outdoor Skating Downtown Peterborough
Enjoy some outdoor skating at the Quaker Foods City Square or the Peterborough Lift Lock.
Please check the City of Peterborough website daily to see if skating at the canal and Quaker City Foods Square is open or closed.
Where: Charlotte St. (Quaker Foods City Square) and Hunter St. E (Liftlock)
Come see Grease on the Showplace stage!
Join the 1959 senior class of Rydell High with Danny Zuko, Sandy Dumbrowski, the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies as they sing and dance their way through such memorable songs as "Summer Nights," and "Greased Lightnin'" at the Showplace Performance Centre. With an eight-year run on Broadway and innumerable school and community productions, Grease remains among one of the world most popular musicals.
When: Saturday Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N.
Tickets: $28.50 available online
Crafternoons Winter Sweater Wreath event at Peterborough Public Library
The Library’s registered Crafternoon program features guided creative projects you can complete at the Library. Set aside an afternoon to craft and learn new skills along the way.
Banish the winter blahs and create a colourful, cozy winter wreath, to bring some cheer to your front door.
Tickets: Available online
When: Saturday Feb. 18, 1 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N.
Theory of a Deadman Making a Concert Stop At the Peterborough Memorial Centre For April 28
/Theory of a Deadman is coming to rock the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) on April 28 as part of The Dinosaur Tour announced on Wednesday.
Photo courtesy of Theory of a Deadman.
The night will also feature ‘special guests’ to be named at a later date.
Tickets to Theory of a Deadman: The Dinosaur Tour go on sale on Friday at 10:00 a.m. online, by phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office.
PMC SCOOP members’ presale starts on Thursday from noon until 10 p.m. online.
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'Peterborough Performs III' Hitting Showplace Fundraising For United Way's Homeless Initiatives
/Fifteen acts encompassing 43 musicians are taking the stage at Showplace Performance Centre for United Way’s ‘Peterborough Performs III: Musicians Against Homelessness’ to fundraise for homelessness initiatives announced on Thursday.
Jacques Graveline (pictured) has performed in the past two ‘Peterborough Performs’ and is playing again for a third consequtive year. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The one-night event takes place on March 2 at Showplace (290 George St. N.) at 7 p.m. with tickets for $50. There are roughly 600 tickets available for the event.
“A $50 ticket breaks down to just a little more than $3 per performance,” said Paul Rellinger, event organizer. “You can't beat that, no way no how. Being general admission, ticket holders can wander Showplace as they please, taking in the main stage acts or hanging out in the more intimate Nexicom Studio or, ideally, do a combination of both.”
All acts for the third edition of the concert are local artists with several new and returning performers taking the stage. The 15 acts are performed on two stages simultaneously. Jordan Mercier is returning as this year’s emcee.
The following are the acts performing at this year’s concert:
The Weber Brothers Band
Michaela Hetherington
Jacques Graveline
The Peterborough All-Star Band (featuring Rick and Gailie Young)
Nicholas Campbell and the Two-Metre Cheaters
Nick Ferrio and Evangeline Gentle
Groove Authority
Tom Eastland
Wylie Harold
Jericho’s Wall (featuring Charlotte Melby)
The Receivers (Irish Millie, Fern and Willow Marwood)
Phil Stephenson and Glen Caradus
Benj Rowland
The Hippie Chicks
Chris Collins
An online auction with over 45 items valued at over $10,000 is being run, starting on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. and closing on March 2. All lots have been donated by local businesses and organizations according to Mabby Mwanangonze, United Way donor engagement officer.
A link on United Way’s website will be available to view the auction once it is active. Bidders do not have to be present at the event in order to claim their won auction lots.
‘A Hand Up’ Free Concert at Junction in Support of Community Organizations
/A free concert in support of various community organizations to be put on at the Junction Nightclub on Jan. 22.
photo courtesy of DreamTeam Concerts.
DreamTeam Concerts, in partnership with Kawartha Food Share and United Way Peterborough & District (with support from the Peterborough Police Deputy Chief Tim Farquharson) have launched the emergency fundraiser to raise funds for both the United Way and Kawartha Food Share.
These organizations were chosen because of their integral community support through the unprecedented challenges the community may face around homelessness, poverty, mental health and addictions. These organizations supply many other local charities and programs with resources to be able to help the community as well.
The lineup includes the musical talents of Ty Wilson, Jesse Slack, SJ Riley, Baz Littlerock and Tyson Briden, High Waters and Bowie Lives Unplugged.
A silent auction will be available with many items donated from local Peterborough businesses.
There will be opportunities to donate in many ways at this event, though DreamTeam says those who are unable to make it can donate through the GoFundMe page.
Little River Band Announced as First Performance in Peterborough Musicfest Lineup
/Peterborough Musicfest announces the first date of the 36th summer season in Del Crary Park, welcoming Little River Band to the Fred Anderson Stage on July 26.
photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.
Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, Little River Band has recorded 16 studio albums, accumulating worldwide sales in excess of 30 million. Ten singles, including Grammy-nominated Lonesome Loser, made it into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Their single Reminiscing later attained the number three spot in 1978.
Little River Band continues to draw upon the success of a number of other signature hits such as Help Is On Its Way, The Other Guy, Lady, Cool Change and Take It Easy On Me, remaining not only a fan-favourite concert draw but also garnering 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
In 1982, Little River Band was the first band to achieve a Top 10 hit for six consecutive years.
Now based in the United States, Little River Band continues an extensive tour schedule, including the Peterborough Musicfest appearance as its lone Canadian stop currently scheduled for 2023.
Over the years, the Peterborough Musicfest stage has seen the likes of many artists and bands representing virtually every genre. Dallas Green, Our Lady Peace, Serena Ryder, Gordon Lightfoot, 54-40 and Blue Rodeo are just a few of the big names Musicfest has hosted.
The diverse lineup of music for 35 summers brings thousands to Del Crary Park, providing an economic boost for Peterborough’s downtown and area tourist attractions.
The Peterborough Musicfest is funded by corporate sponsorships; including many locally owned businesses, support from multiple levels of government, fundraising initiatives and private donations. As a result, Musicfest steadfastly remains a free admission event.
Those interested in sponsoring the festival can email sales@ptbomusicfest.ca or call 705-755-1111.
10 Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Dec. 16 - 18
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Photo courtesy of Braden Glasbergen.
