PTBOCanada Review & Pics: Dave Bidini Reading From "Writing Gordon Lightfoot" At Traill College Last Night

Last night, Canadian musician and author Dave Bidini read from his new book, Writing Gordon Lightfoot: The Man, The Music, and The World in 1972. It's Bidini's 10th book.

As he described to those in attendance at Scott House, Traill College, it's the first time he's written a book about one person.

Previous books have covered Canadian Rock during the fledgling years of Bidini's former band The Rheostatics, as well as his other love—sports. Those books told stories about hockey and baseball from Bidini's unique Canadian perspective. 

Last night Bidini read one chapter from the book, regaled with interesting and entertaining anecdotes before taking questions. It turns out, Lightfoot does not do interviews, preferring to not look back on his history.

Bidini, working without any help from the subject, wrote the book based on interviews with those who were around Lightfoot during a pivotal week in 1972, piecing together the story of this Canadian songwriting legend during what must have been a meteoric rise in fame.

The storyline builds from the 1972 Mariposa Folk Festival, where legends Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Lightfoot were seemingly drawn together in one place, at one time.

Based on Bidini's talk last night, this will be a highly informative read. The book was launched two weeks ago and should prove to be a fun read for those who have a soft spot for Canadian music and pop culture.

Lightfoot fans are sure to be pleased.

[Text and pics by PtboCanada's Jeffrey Macklin]

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Here's Caylie Staples Covering Arcade Fire At The Spill

Musician Caylie Staples did this cover of "The Suburbs" (it starts just after the 4:00 minute mark) in the summer at The Spill. It just got uploaded to YouTube. Man, she can sing.

[YouTube]

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The Son Of One Of The Wealthiest Men In The World Was At Market Hall Last Night

Peter Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, spoke and performed at Market Hall.

[chextvDOTcom]

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Peterborough Partnership On Immigrant Integration Hosting Conference November 17th At Holiday Inn

Noticing that the face of Peterborough is changing? Want to know more about harnessing the true potential of diversity? The Peterborough Partnership on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) is hosting its second 'Together we Prosper' Conference on November 17th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. This conference has something to offer everyone: Business folks, decision makers, educators, social and health service providers, international and domestic students, parents, New Canadians or naturalized Canadians.

Topics to be covered include:
• Diversity, Creativity and the Economy
• Newcomer Mental Health
• Immigrant Integration Best Practices
• Engaging Newcomer Youth in Peterborough

The likes of Mayor Daryl Bennett; Dan Taylor, CEO of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation; Dr. Rosana Pellizzari of the Peterborough County City Health Unit; and members of the New Canadians Centre Speakers Bureau will all be speaking. The keynote address will be delivered by a newcomer to Peterborough.

Registration is $20, which includes access to the keynote address and local research findings, all workshops and panel discussions, dinner, childcare (by a registered Early Childhood Educator) and the evening social event. The registration deadline is Thursday, November 10, 2011. For more info, go to ppcii.ca.

[PPCII.CA]

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TJ Connors Is Leaving His Position As Morning Man At The Wolf 101.5

TJ Connors, part of The Wolf 101.5 morning show with Dani Stover, is leaving The Wolf—and Peterborough. "I've accepted a position in BC as program director of two stations—Mountain FM and 103.5 The Bridge—and morning host of Mountain FM," he tells PTBOCanada. TJ's last show on The Wolf was this morning, and he starts his new position December 1st. He tweeted "@Ptbo_Canada thanks for everything, it's been a helluva run!" We wish him all the best.

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Here's Pics Of The Wolf & Kruz FM DJs Rocking PTBOCanada Toques For Movember Rain

PTBOCanada will be giving $1 out of every sale of our PTBOCanada toques in November to The Wolf's "Movember Rain" campaign for Movember. So buy a toque to keep you warm, show pride in your city and support a great cause!

Dani Stover

TJ Connors

Pete Dalliday

Vince Bierworth

Catherine Hanrahan

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There Is A Patch Of 10,000 Pumpkins At Peterpatch Pumpkins In The Patch

If any of you have been travelling up Lansdowne Street West and have noticed a field speckled with plenty of orange, well that is the home of Peterpatch Pumpkins. Owner/Operators Jared Patton and Natalie Schnurr worked long and hard this past Spring planting and caring for all the seeds in hopes of a successful first season. Their hard work has paid off with three acres of nearly 10,000 pumpkins waiting to find homes.

Peterpatch Pumpkins welcomes school/daycare trips and other visitors of course. They are located at 2312 Lansdowne St. W. and can be reached at 705.761.1475.

Have a listen to Natalie's recent interview on CBC's Ontario Morning to learn more about Peterpatch Pumpkins.

[Peterpatch Pumpkins]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Here's A Totally Inspiring Peterborough Video Message Called "Hip Hop Awakening"

This YouTube video from a Peterborough man is apparently a response to a Rap Battle that took place at Pappas Billiards on the weekend. But its articulate, positive and inspiring message extends well beyond Hip Hop and speaks to a lot of stuff going on in this community—including safety, the environment, jobs, poverty, food issues, social justice, love and youth culture.

[YouTube]

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Here's Serena Ryder In Videos Talking About What PCVS Means To Her (& The Fight To Keep It Alive)

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Video: Sebastian Bach Gives Strombo The Play By Play About Being Arrested At Riley's Last Year

Sebastian Bach was on The Hour this week, and in one of the segments he explained in detail what happened that November night at Riley's last year when he was arrested there and made worldwide headlines. New info is he was there with Leah Hawkins, daughter of legendary Rompin Ronnie Hawkins. Anyway, watch for yourself:

[YouTube via @JDanielTC]

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