The Peterborough Pop Ensemble Rocks Little Lake Musicfest Tonight

Playing tonight at the Little Lake Musicfest is the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, a tribute to the '60s and '70s. Concerts begin at 8:00 pm. Admission is free. You can bring a lawn chair—or rent one for 4 bucks (there are a limited number available to rent). Click here to view pics from the first concert of the season there Saturday night.

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Peterborough Amateur Radio Club Is Hosting 24 Hour "Field Day" Right Now

Each year on the fourth weekend in June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather around North America to operate from remote locations for what is known as "Field Day", sponsored by Radio Amateurs of Canada and the American Radio Relay League. The local Peterborough Amateur Radio Club (PARC) has set up in the parking lot of Rogers Cove for the event. The event began at 2 p.m. today and will continue until 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon, so be sure to drop by to chat and learn more about our local club.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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PtboPics: The Tragically Hip (And 4 Dudes On The Balcony) Rocked Showplace

The Hip were amazing, and so too were these four dudes up on the balcony (see pics below). People couldn't help but notice them with their high fives, their man hugs, their fist pumps, their air guitars, their picture taking, their dance moves, their enthusiasm. And they managed to not fall off the balcony.

Balcony dudes almost distract me from Gord... Almost. @Ptbo_Canada

— J.K. Holstein (@NinjaMilk7) June 22, 2011

Should be ample video of The Hip show tonite! Show was amazing... Kudos to the dudes in the upper balcony that didn't fall over the rail!

— TJ Connors (@tjconnorstweets) June 22, 2011

Here is some video and pictures (including the set list) from the night...

4 Dudes On The Balcony

4 Dudes On The Balcony

Superfan

[First five photos via Brian Ellis, Ryan Lalonde, The Wolf 101.5, Pete Dalliday, Jeff North; bottom photo PtboCanada.com]

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PtboPics: Ode'min Giizis Traditional Gathering at Del Crary Park

The beats of drumming could be heard throughout Del Crary Park on Saturday as the Ode'min Giizis Festival continued hosting their Traditional Gathering from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. With storytelling, art exhibits, food, vendors, drumming and dancing, the park was a flurry of activity on an absolutely beautiful Saturday afternoon.

[Related: PtboPics: Ode'min Giizis Parade On George Street; 2011 Ode'min Giizis Festival Includes Performance Of "The Creator's Game" At Peterborough Lakers Game & Del Crary Park]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Stuff To Do In Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

Shifting Gears Closing Ceremonies, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at The Silver Bean

Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2, Adults $10, Children $3 - 8:15 at the Mustang Drive-In

Saturday

Ode'min Giizis Festival Sunrise Ceremony, 5 a.m. Del Crary Park

Ode'min Giizis Festival Community Procession, 10 a.m. Confederation Park

Father's Day Story & Craft for ages 5- 12, Free - 10:45 a.m. Peterborough Public Library

25 Cent Summer Reading Book Sale., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peterborough Public Library

Ode'min Giizis Festival Traditional Gathering, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m Del Crary Park

Ode'min Giizis Festival Panel Discussion, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St.

Ode'min Giizis Festival Outdoor Music Concert, 8 p.m Hunter Street Stage

Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2, Adults $10, Children $3 - 8:15 at the Mustang Drive-In

Father's Day

Street Scene 2011 with the Kawartha Street Rods, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riverview Park & Zoo

Ode'min Giizis Festival Iroquois Lacrosse Program, $10 - 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Thomas A Stewart High School

15th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show, Adult/$10; Student/Senior/$9; Youth (5-14)/$6; Under 5 free.; Family/$30 (Includes 2 adults & 4 youth). Lang Pioneer Village

Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2, Adults $10, Children $3 - 8:15 at the Mustang Drive-In

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Street Party This Saturday In Alley Behind Pappas Billiards

[YouTube via Pete on the Street]

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Peterborough Symphony Orchestra and Peterborough Pop Ensemble Will Rock You

Check out the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra and the Peterborough Pop Ensemble as they perform the music of Queen with the rock band Jeans 'n Classics at Showplace Performance Centre this Saturday (June 11, 2011). Tickets are $50.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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2011 Ode'min Giizis Festival Includes Performance Of "The Creator's Game" At Peterborough Lakers Game & Del Crary Park

Image courtesy Nadya KwandibensOne of the major events at this year's Ode'min Giizis Festival taking place June 15th to June 19th in Peterborough is the performance of The Creator's Game, a celebratory work of contemporary dance combining choreography rooted in Haudenesaune (Iroquois) culture with the athletic prowess of lacrosse. A company of professional dancers and community lacrosse players perform this new work, with an original score by two-time Juno award winner Derek Miller.

An abridged performance will be held just before the Peterborough Lakers lacrosse game on the evening of June 16th, and the full performance will be shown on Saturday, June 18th at 3 p.m. as part of the Ode'min Giizis Traditional Gathering at Del Crary Park.

For more info on the festival—100 Indigenous artists ranging from musicians to visual artists to writers will be performing—contact Tara Williamson, Artistic Associate at Ode'min Giizis Festival, at (705) 745-1788 or email at tara@okw-arts.ca. Or go online to the Ode’min Giizis website.

Here is an article we did on the festival last year.

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