Hometown PTBO: Phillip Joilcoeur Organizing the 'Harmony For Healing' Concert and His Mother's Passing As Its Connection

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks to ‘Harmony For Healing’ organizer Phillip Jolicoeur about the concert coming up on Feb. 22 next year, the connection of his mother’s passing last year and the concert and his long-term plans with the event.

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Peterborough Concert Band Hosting PATH Benefit Concert For Oct. 15

The Peterborough Concert Band is holding a special musical program, ‘The PATH Forward’ to benefit Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) for Oct. 15 at Market Hall.

The performance is conducted by Juno-nominated Music Director Saman Shahi as Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy will guide the audience through a program that features big band standards, classical gems, new compositions and vocals. A celebratory reception hosted by PATH volunteers will follow the concert.

All tickets are $40 ($44 including HST and fees). They are available by phone (705-775-1503), at the box office and online. Live streaming tickets are also available online and are $10 each.

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Blue Rodeo With Special Guest Melissa Payne Returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Dec. 28

Canadian icons Blue Rodeo returns to the Peterborough Memorial Centre with special guest Melissa Payne on Dec. 28.

File Photo.

The band is touring, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the band’s fifth studio album ‘Five Days in July.’

Ennismore’s Melissa Payne is bringing her background in old-time fiddle and traditional Celtic music to the stage.

“This night in December has become an annual favourite for the Peterborough community,” said Jeremy Giles, PMC facility manager. “Blue Rodeo’s music always brings the feelings of celebration and fun to the PMC. A band with a catalogue like theirs keeps fans singing along as they play hit after hit. We are really thrilled to be able to welcome our local girl Melissa Payne to this lineup as well this year.”

Tickets are on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. in person at the PMC Box Office, by phone at 705-743-3561 and online

Exclusive pre-sale for PMC Scoop members starts on Wednesday at 10: a.m.

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The Tenors Are Bringing Holiday Cheer to the Peterborough Memorial Centre For Dec. 17

The Tenors are bringing their ‘Christmas with The Tenors’ tour to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for a live performance scheduled for Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the PMC Box Office, online or by calling 705-743-3561. Ticket prices range from $65.50 to $100.50 (plus applicable fees).

PMC SCOOP members can get pre-sale tickets on Thursday at 10 a.m. only online.

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Interacting Show 'Dinosaur World Live' Charges Its Way To the Peterborough Memorial Centre On May 4

Interactive children’s theatre show, Dinosaur World Live, has be brought back to the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) by popular demand for a show scheduled for May 4, announced on Tuesday.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the PMC Box Office, online or by calling 705-743-3561. Tickets are $45 and $65 (plus applicable fees).

Puppetry is used to bring life-like dinosaurs to the stage, with pre-historic creatures such as the tyrannosaurus rex, giraffatitan, microraptor, stegosaurus and triceratops.

The show introduces Miranda, daughter of paleontologists, who grew up surrounded by dinosaurs on a far-away island off the coast of South America. She has brought her dinosaur friends for you to meet.

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Rock Band Bush Playing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Nov. 24

Bush is making the Peterborough Memorial Centre a stop on their ‘Nowhere to go But Everywhere Tour’ in a one-night performance on Nov. 24.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. online, in person at the box office or by phone at 705-743-3561.

PMC SCOOP members can get pre-sale tickets on Thursday at 10 a.m. only online.

Prices range from $59.50 to $89.50 (plus applicable fees).

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Sean Paul's 'Summa Hot Tour' Stops at the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Nov. 26

As part of his ‘Hot Summa Tour,’ Sean Paul with special guest Chi Ching Ching is entertaining fans at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Nov. 26, announced on Monday.

The 10-time Grammy Award-nominated artist has won 18 awards and earned the title of the ‘Ambassador of Dancehall Music.’

Tickets range from $89.99 to $129.99 (plus applicable taxes and fees) and go on sale on Wednesday at 10 a.m. online, by phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the Box Office.

PMC Scoop members can get pre-sale tickets starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.

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'A Christmas Rockstory: A Holiday Circus Spectacular' Hits Peterborough Memorial Centre On Dec. 15

A Christmas RockStory, A Holiday Circus Spectacular! is ready to spread its festive cheer and entertainment to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Dec. 15.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Put on by Q Productions Las Vegas, the show dives into a whimsical world where a Holiday-loving storyteller and an egocentric rockstar clash, unite and bring down the house. Acrobats, aerialists, daredevils, singers and comedic actors are there to provide laughs, dazzle your senses and include mash-ups of classic holiday hits according to a press release.

Tickets are priced at $39.50, $54.50 and $69.50. Kids ticket prices of $29.50 are for children under 12. They go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Centre box office, online or by phone at 705-743-3561.

PMC Scoop members can get presale tickets starting on Wednesday online at 10 a.m. until Thursday at 10 p.m.

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The Arkells 'At Your Service' Tour Ends at the Peterborough Memorial Centre For Nov. 11

Canadian band The Arkells are set to rock the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Nov. 11, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Scarlet O’Neill.

The Peterborough stop is the last leg of their ‘At Your Service’ tour running from Sept. 29 to Oct 22. It was added as part of three Canadian shows which included Guelph and St. Catherine’s.

“It’s been four long years since we’ve played these towns,” says frontman Max Kerman. “We’ve had amazing memories in Guelph, St. Catharines and Peterborough and it’s because of the real, longstanding relationships we have with these places. We started playing ‘em in tiny bars, and now we’re playing in the hockey barns.”

Two-time Grammy-nominated artist K.Flay is opening for the band for the performance.

Tickets for the nine-time JUNO Award winners go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m., with fan pre-sales on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 8-11

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Sept. 8-11!

Free Dental Day With Kawartha Dental Clinic

For those in need, Kawartha Dental Clinic is hosting Free Dental Day at their facility this Saturday.

The event is located at their clinic at 250 Reid St. Peterborough and runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no appointment necessary and is available for anyone 18 and over who do not have dental insurance.

Services include:

• Cleaning

• Extraction

• Fillings

When: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Dental Clinic

Tickets: Free

Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.

When: Sept. 9, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

Cat Show

Come out and see the world of cat showing at the Morrow Building! Many purebred cats, domestics and rescues will be competing to be the best of the best. Different vendors will be on site selling some amazing products. Come for an hour, or for the day! We will be happy to have you there.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at Eventbrite.

When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Morrow Building

Tickets: $6.66 and up

Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope

Cheer on participants on this annual, Canada-wide fundraiser at Nicholls Oval to support those diagnosed with ovarian cancer through increasing awareness, funding research and providing resources and support.

When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Nicholls Oval

Tickets: Free

Open House - Peterborough New Horizons Band

Come Play with us! Come find out about the Peterborough New Horizons Bands at our Open House, on Sept.11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 1 Consumers Place, Peterborough. Whether you’re a beginner, experienced, or haven’t played for years, all are welcome! 

Instrument rental options are available.  The 2023/2024 season starts Sept. 11. To learn more, register to join or donate to this registered charity go to www.nhbpeterborough.com or email pnhb.music@gmail.com.

When: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: 1 Consumers Place

Tickets: Free

Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Sept. 9, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are 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. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square