Peterborough's Sean Cullen Playing Smee in Stratford's Peter Pan

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As the Examiner reports, actor/comedian/singer/author Sean Cullen—who was born here in the Peterpatch August 29th, 1965, and is a graduate of PCVS—is playing Smee in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of Peter Pan, which is opening this Saturday at the Avon Theatre. Here's some production clips with Cullen from the play:

 



And below is a great interview conducted with Sean where he talks about his idea of perfect happiness, his greatest fear and more:

[Peter Pan with Sean Cullen opens at Stratford Saturday; Sean Cullen's website; Sean Cullen on Twitter]

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PtboPics: Kruz FM's Pete Dalliday and Catherine Hanrahan in the Studio

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[photos submitted by @KruzFM]

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Spotlight: DAVIDsTEA at Lansdowne Place

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Located at the top of the escalator at Lansdowne PlaceWhen I heard that Peterborough was getting a DAVIDsTEA, I was ecstatic. Although we have lovely little local tea shops such as the Teeny Tiny Tea Room and The Magic Rolling Pin in town, the nearest shop that offers a huge selection of loose-leaf tea is an hour and a half away.

I showed up when DAVIDsTEA opened their doors last Saturday (June 5th) at Lansdowne Place to buy some Kinrin Matcha, as I was almost running out. Although it is fairly expensive, it is far and wide the best tasting of the Matchas.

The friendly staff at DAVIDsTEA offered me a sample of the tea of the day and let me take in the aroma of any of their teas on display.

They had plenty of tea accessories for sale as well—travel mugs (with integrated tea press), kettles, mugs, glasses and natural sweeteners such as honey and agave nectar. You can purchase single teas, 50g bags or 100g tins. You also get a discount off your next purchase if you bring your tin(s) back in.

I’m sure to be a frequent visitor, especially when I’m in need of my favorite fix. Earl Grey. Hot.

—Evan Holt


 

 

 

Take in a huge whiff of any of their delicious teas

Free taste samples of their tea of the day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DAVIDsTEA; Lansdowne Place]

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PtboPic: Big Welcome to the International Dragon Boat Festival Teams From Around the World

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Sarah Harmer's New Album "Oh Little Fire" Is Coming Out (And She plays Peterborough This Weekend!)

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Sarah Harmer's new album Oh Little Fire is coming out June 22, and she's starting her new tour in—where else!?—Peterborough, with gigs here this Friday and Saturday (June 11 and 12th) at the sold-out Gordon Best Theatre.

For those lucky enough to have tickets to hear her play her new and old material, enjoy!

 


Here's an excellent YouTube video where she talks about the making of Oh Little Fire :

  

And here's some of her music!



[Sarah Harmer's website; Sarah Harmer on Twitter]

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Peterborough Weather Nerd Jay Scotland Rocks

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We're big fans of CHEX Newswatch weather anchor Jay Scotland, who makes local forecasts fun and educational. Jay is entertaining, self-deprecating and informative all at once, and he's obviously passionate about his work. And crafty. On his TheWeatherNerd's channel on YouTube, his latest video (see below) teaches us about downbursts using flour, water and toothpicks. You can also follow him on his blog and get his regular weather updates on Twitter @jayscotland.

[Jay Scotland; Jay's Weather Blog; All About Downbursts; TheWeatherNerd's Channel]

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Spotlight: Peterborough Mural Artist John Leacy

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John Leacy, a self-taught artist who lives in Peterborough (he's a long ago Crestwood grad), has been painting murals for almost 15 years now—both in the corporate and private sector.

Below is a sampling of mural art he's done for clients here in the Patch. The Hollywood mural, for example, was created for a home theatre, and the clients wanted their favourite movies, actors and actresses included on it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
To contact John Leacy about his mural art, click here. 

[All photos provided by John Leacy]

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The Summer Anthem of 2010 in the Patch Is...

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Could it be that "The East Wind" will be this year's summer anthem? We're going to go out on a limb and say... Yes! Certainly The Wolf has been playing it a lot, and it is a pretty darn infectious tune.

Agree? Disagree? If you have other suggestions or predictions, fire away in our comments section below!

[Related: Gord Downie And The Country of Miracles—The East Wind; Gord Downie; The Wolf interview with Gord Downie; Gord Downie says family life influenced new solo disc]

PtboPic: The GE Picnic at Nicholls Oval Was a beautiful ride

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[photos submitted by Jeffrey Macklin, @jeffreymacklin]

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Construction has begun at former Rock Haven location

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Rock Haven will be missed.The Rock Haven, which opened on November 17, 1959, has been fully demolished. Construction has begun there on a new location for Shoppers Drug Mart.

The Rock Haven was another important part of Peterborough's history. What are your memories of it? 

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