Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 24 - 26
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Send A Kid To Camp This Summer Through the AXE-travaganza Fundraising Event at the Peterborough Axe Club
/The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation is bringing back the Send a Kid to Camp AXE-travaganza fundraising event at the Peterborough Axe Club on May 5.
Carlo Raponi of the Peterborough Axe Club, Carrie Truman, Executive Director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation and Kevan Herod of Herod Financial Services. photo courtesy of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation.
The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Herod Financial Services and supported by AON, Chemong Family Dental, KOMFS, Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn and Paris Marine, are bringing back this fundraising event with a goal to help 200 children involved with the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society attend camp this summer.
“We are so excited to be able to bring this event back. This is our major fundraiser that allows us to provide the summer camp experience to children involved with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society.” says Carrie Truman, executive director of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation “The format of the evening is a family friendly axe throwing competition, along with food, a photo booth and a silent auction.”
2023 is the 40th anniversary of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation. Since 1983, Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation says they have expanded their scope of support, yet summer camps have remained a priority program. Over the past 40 years, the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation reports they have sent over 5,340 kids to summer camp.
“Summer camp can offer disadvantaged children much more than a vacation. Camp is also an opportunity to connect with new friends, to meet and build relationships with caring adults and counsellors and to get outside and just be a kid,” said Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation in a press release. Our goal is to foster feelings of inclusion and belonging in children and build their self-confidence.”
Those participating in the Send a Kid to Camp AXE-travaganza can help ensure local, at-risk children have the opportunity to experience the joy of camp this summer.
There are two time slots of axe throwing, available May 5 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets are available starting Monday for $50 per person and can be purchased online.
Event sponsorship opportunities are still available. Those interested can reach out to carrie@k-hchildrensfoundation.com to learn more. Online monetary donations directed towards the Summer Camp Program can be made online here.
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 17 - 19
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Here are eleven things to do in Peterborough City and County this St. Patrick’s Day weekend from March 17 to 19!
‘Full of the Blarney' Songs and Storytelling from The Verandah Society
Shake the winter blues and embrace the St. Paddy’s Day green with an original show of Irish themed stories and songs from storyteller Megan Murphy and singer/songwriter Kate Suhr.
Suhr and Murphy will be joined by fiddlers Melissa Payne and Saskia Tomkins for the event, presented by The Verandah Society.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two shows in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
When: Friday Mar. 17, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Where: Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)
Tickets: $39 for adults and $25 for youth, available online.
St. Patrick’s Day at Farmhill
Live music, ALL the green beer, lawn games and café eats!
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - The Doozies will be playing
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - The Leahys will be playing, closing out the celebrations.
8:30 p.m. - Transportation leaving Farmhill to downtown.
When: Friday Mar. 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Farmhill Weddings and Events (2709 Dillon Rd, Keene)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews!
Join Dr. J’s for Live Music and Leprechauns this Friday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
They’ll have fun food features as well as Live Music by @michaelcostantinimusic and @i.am.dunner starting at noon.
Food Features include: Corned Beef, Brisket Guinness Stew, Bangers & Mash, Irish Nachos and more.
When: Friday Mar. 17, 12 p.m.
Where: Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews (282 Aylmer St N, Peterborough)
Friday Film & Discussion: Women Talking at Peterborough Public Library
Take a break and watch a recent feature film at the Peterborough Public Library. Just because you missed it in the theatre doesn't mean you can't enjoy it on a big screen. Stay after the movie for hors d'oeuvres and a fun, thought-provoking discussion about what you just watched.
Movie: Women Talking (PG-13) In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their faith against the reality of sexual assaults by the colony's men.
When: Friday Mar. 17, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough) in the FOL Community Room.
Celebrate the Seasoned Spoon’s 20th Anniversary Special
Join the Seasoned Spoon to celebrate 20 years of deliciousness.
The café has been a hub for students, staff and faculty at Trent University and in the community, feeding both bodies and minds with locally-grown meals and ideas that strengthen the local food system and honour relations with the land and the community.
At 5 p.m. on the Saturday they will be gathering in the Great Hall for live music, food and some fun foodie activities. The event will have the café’s Zine/Cookbooks and new t-shirts available for the first time. All money raised will go towards purchasing the Trent Vegetable Gardens this trike for their veggie deliveries.
When: Saturday Mar. 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Seasoned Spoon Café in Champlain College (1600 West Bank Drive
Tickets: Tickets $10 and children are free.
Hear some Beatles Hits at The Fab Four Canada Show!
A Tribute Show The Touring Years The FabFour Canada are an engaging and entertaining musical tribute to one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands - The Beatles!
The FabFour Canada accurately recreates the excitement and energy of The Beatles' 1963 to 1966 "Touring Years" repertoire and the historic "Rooftop" performance of 1969. Never relying on any recorded backing tracks what-so-ever, The FabFour Canada are noted for their attention to detail in song arrangements, costumes and gear. For audiences of any age, The FabFour Canada and their Touring Years Show is must-see entertainment.
When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)
Tickets: Adult tickets are on sale for $44 and $39 for students, available online here.
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. 18, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)
Listen to Drag Queen Story Time with Betty Baker
Betty Baker, a local Drag Queen and star personality, will share some of her favourite stories exploring diversity, inclusion and respect. (ages 3+)
When: Saturday Mar. 18, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough)
Music of the Night at Showplace
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday, and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time, will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd and more.
With a fully professional cast, many of whom have performed throughout Canada, London's West End and Australia, we are sure this concert parade of musical offerings will overwhelm the senses.
When: Sunday Mar. 19, 2 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)
Tickets: Tickets are available online (Adults: $65, Senior/Student: $55, Indigenous Persons: $45)
Shop Local Vendors at the Modern Makers Market!
The Modern Makers Market is starting 2023 off with an exciting new event to hit the Market. This is the first time they are hosting a multi-day event with entertainment to open the weekend.
Saturday March 18th 40 small businesses and an incredible event will be introduced within the market. A special guest performance from Drag queen Xtacylove (she/her, xe/xem) and A medium named Bri (she/they) are bringing their iconic Tarot & Drag show to the Modern Makers Market! Put in your name to be chosen for a personal tarot card reading by A Medium Named Bri. Come with a question in mind that you’d like guidance on, or receive general reading where anything is possible.
Guest performances kick off at 8:00 p.m. and run until approx 10 p.m. Tickets for Saturday must be pre purchased before the event.
On Sunday, Modern Makers is hosting their largest Spring market ever! 90+ vendors will be available to shop all things Spring. Courtney from courtyard tarot and Natasha from Henna by Tash will be at the Saturday and Sunday events. Make sure to get your name on their lists if you want a session.
Where: Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)
When: Saturday Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mar. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tickets: Ticket pricing and information available online. Kids under 16 enter the event for free.
Séan McCann Performing at Market Hall
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of Canada's favourite bands and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and legacy across the country. Singlaong with ‘The Shantyman’ as he sails back in time through stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.
When: Sunday Mar. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough)
Tickets: Available online.
The Great Benjamins Circus Performing at Peterborough Memorial Centre For One-Day Only on April 29
/Gravity-defying and high-flying acts of The Great Benjamins Circus are coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for a one-day-only performance on April 29 at 4:30 p.m. announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of The Great Benjamins Circus.
John and Jairo Davenport are third-generation circus performers that created the Great Benjamins Circus.
Acts such as clowns, acrobats, aerialists and daredevils from all over the world will entertain the audience of all ages during their 90-minute show.
An exclusive presale for PMC Scoop members runs online starting on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Thursday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online, over the phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office.
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Photos: The Irish Spirit Returns in 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
/After a three-year hiatus, the 20th annual Peterborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade returned with former sports anchor and hometown boy Dan O’Toole as the Grand Marshall.
The following were voted by a panel of judges on the best floats in the parade in their category:
Best Family - The Shaughnessy Family
Best Walking - Lang Pioneer Village
Best Tribute to Ireland - Kawartha Home and Health Care Services and O'Doherty's (Tie)
Best Overall Float - Peterborough Irish Club
Best Band - Oakridge Band
Best Business - Doyle's Tree Service
Douro's Longest-Running Irish Party Returns To St. Joseph's Parish Hall
/Douro is going to be green all over as the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is returning to the St. Joseph Parish Hall for music, food and children’s activities this Saturday.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club.
Touted as the longest-running Irish party in Peterborough, the Irish Club’s celebration returns after a lengthy COVID-19 hiatus.
The event begins at 1 p.m., featuring musicians such as Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy, Fiddlestix, Roy Boyz and more.
Local band ‘The Patio Stones’ is performing from 7 - 11 p.m. for anyone who wants to get their dancing shoes on.
The day will also include activities for kids and Irish Soda bread for sale. A light dinner is available for purchase from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for Irish club members and $17 for non-members. Family passes (two adults and unlimited children) are $25 a member and $27 for non-members. Children under 12 are free admission. Tickets for only dancing (7 - 11 p.m.) are $10 for members or $12 for non-members.
For tickets contact Shelley Ryan (705) 875-5437 or purchase at the door.
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Road Closures In Place For St. Patrick's Day Parade On Sunday Afternoon
/Downtown road closures are in place for Sunday’s 20th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Peterborough beginning at 12:30 p.m. announced by the City.
File photo.
The following road are being closed for the parade:
London Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
McDonnel Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
Murray Street between Aylmer Street and Water Street
George Street from Parkhill Road West (south side of intersection) to Brock Street
A flag-raising event with the Peterborough Irish Canadian Club is being held at City Hall at 1 p.m. with the parade to follow at 2 p.m. It travels south on George Street at McDonnel Street. A rolling road closure will be in place along George Street from Brock Street to McGill Street during the parade and run. All road closures are expected to be over by 4 p.m according to the City.
No Parking signs will be posted along George Street prior to the parade. Parking in municipal lots and parking garages is free on weekends. The following is a recommended list of parking places:
King Street Parkade at 202 King St.
Simcoe Street parking garage at 190 Simcoe St.
Chambers Lot at 184 Hunter St.
Reid Lot at 350 Reid St.
Surface lot at 365 Aylmer St.
Rehill Lot at 210 Wolfe St.
Del Crary Lot at 100 George St. N.
Downie Lot at 336 Downie St.
The following transit routes will have detours in place during the closure period:
Route 2 Chemong
Route 4 Weller
Route 6 Sherbrooke
Route 7 Lansdowne
Community Bus 22 (Blue)
Community Bus 23 (Red)
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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; March 10 - 12
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Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Here are things to do in Peterborough City and County from March 10 to 12!
Tyler Cochrane Performing at the Black Horse Pub!
Tyler Cochrane is bringing his ‘outlaw country’ to the Black Horse Pub. If you miss him Fridya, you can catch him at the Rolling Grape Vineyard on Sundya from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
When: Friday, Mar. 10, 10 p.m.
Where: Black Horse Pub
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour at the Peterborough Memorial Centre
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will again bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America, with a stop in Peterborough on March 10 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
For Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, the character Blippi will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the stage show.
When: Friday Mar. 10, 5 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre
Tickets: Tickets are available online.
Family Movie Night at the Peterborough Public Library Featuring Babe
Friday nights just got a lot more fun! Stop by the Library for a family-friendly movie – they'll supply the popcorn, while supplies last.
March 10: Babe (G) - Interactive Movie Experience
A little pig with big dreams teaches himself to be a sheepdog in this marvelous fantasy based on Dick King-Smith's children's novel "The Sheep-Pig." Special for March Break: don't just watch this classic movie – be a part of it with our fun, interactive prompts and activities. (1995 94 min)
In the FOL Community Room
When: Mar. 10, 5 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Public Library
Erben Presents: Tripsonix/Highteens/Tapes in Motion
TRIPSONIX & TAPES IN MOTION with a new group out of Toronto called HIGHTEENS.
It will be an unforgettable night of Rock/Alternative Rock and lots of chart-topping original tunes.
When: Friday, Mar. 10, 9 p.m.
Where: Erben
Tickets: $10 at the door
Canvas Combat With Jason Wilkins
The Peterborough Arts Collective presents their first big event outside of the Jason Wilkins Factory: ‘Canvas Combat’ at Farmhill Weddings and Events March 11.
10 artists will be going head-to-head in three 30 minute rounds of live painting, and all pieces created during the event will be available during an auction post-battle. 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the artists.
Tickets are $75 each (available online here) which includes a drink at the bar (or non-alcoholic beverage), personal charcuterie board (or vegan & vegetarian option) and travel to and from the venue by Pascal Bus Co., leaving from 188 Hunter St W. at 6:15 p.m.
If you’re interested in battling or showing your work at Canvas Combat, email: Nick@wilkinsartandcreative.com
When: Saturday, Mar. 11, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Farmhill Weddings and Events
The AC/DC Show Canada
Take a ride on the rock ’n’ roll train through AC/DC’s incredible history of hits with the AC/DC Show – Canada at Showplace Performance Centre.
You’ll hear hits from both eras, Brian Johnson and (the late) Bon Scott as lead vocalist. The show is an authentic audio/visual recreation of the legendary Australian band. With the stacks of Marshall amplifiers and the grit of the mighty Gibson SG lead guitar, this musical tone is sure to capture your attention from the opening notes. Performed by some of the most accomplished and passionate musicians, the featured performers take their roles to new heights.
When: Saturday, Mar. 11, 8 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre
Tickets: All seats are $55 and tickets can be purchased here.
Peterborough Seedy Sunday at Peterborough Square
Peterborough Seedy Sunday is the perfect place to get inspired for spring. Come out to get all the knowledge, tools and resources needed to get growing this season including:
Incredible diversity of vegetables, flowers, herb seeds available for sale
Community Groups showcasing the great work they do locally
Informative hands-on workshops
Popular Seed Exchange Area where you can trade seeds with other gardeners
When: Sunday, Mar. 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Square
20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. with the route beginning on George Street at City Hall and ending at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Prior to the parade, a raising of the Irish flag at City Hall will occur at 1 p.m. in honour of Irish week.
When: Sunday Mar. 12, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: City Hall
Foley's Irish Pub
Foley's Irish Pub is an annual kitchen party that takes place in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace. Join Storyteller Hugh Foley and musicians Theresa Foley, Sheila Prophet, Norma Curtis, Fiddling Jay Edmunds, Ron Kervin and Glen Caradus as well as special guests. Tap your toes, sing along, laugh and enjoy your favourite beverage as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day together.
Event times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 12. Adult tickets are $20 and student tickets are $10, which can be purchased
When: Sunday Mar. 12, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Where: Showplace Performance Centre
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online.
St. Patrick’s Day at Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews
Join Dr. J’s right after the parade this Sunday! At 4 p.m. for free hot chocolate with the purchase of food! And the amazing music! Family at Paddy’s Dday practice run!
When: Sunday Mar. 12, 4 p.m
Where: Dr J’s BBQ & Brews
SPARK Photo Festival Announces 10 Year Anniversary Fundraiser Event
/In celebration of photography and the mission to support emerging artists and long-time photographers alike, SPARK Photo Festival is hosting a Pub Night, Pop-Up Sale, Sneak Peek event on March 29 at The Publican House Brew Pub.
photo courtesy of spark photo festival.
