April 04, 2014

Between The Sheets Play Opens At The Market Hall

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"Between the Sheets dramatizes the challenges a woman faces in our modern world when she has to literally be a 'supermom' and work outside the home and also be all things to her husband and kids – and somehow find a way to balance those demands."

The play brings you to a classroom and the set itself bisects the class putting you front and centre (and at times very close to the tension). You will find yourself so invested in the play, you won't want it broken up into two acts. Peterborough's own Linda Kash and Megan Murphy played very believable roles that you can see transpiring in your own community, and will have you pondering about each of their viewpoints.

Written by Jordi Mand
Direction by Randy Read
Production design by Ian Burns
Lighting Design by Rob McInnis
Costume Design by Gwen Hope
Stage Management by Esther Vincent

Between the Sheets runs April 4th to 6th & April 10th to 12th at Market Hall.

All performances at 8 pm except on April 6th (2 pm matinee only). Tickets are $28 regular admission; $25 seniors; $10 students and art workers.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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March 28, 2014

The SPARK Photo Festival Venue Crawl Is April 12th

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The Kawartha Camera Club is hosting a SPARK Photo Festival Venue Crawl on Saturday, April 12th. Everyone is welcome.

Park at the City Hall parking lot and assemble at the Black Horse Pub (452 George St. North) for lunch at 11 a.m. After lunch, everyone will break into smaller groups and visit the various venues of the SPARK Photo Festival. The feature exhibit is the Fairbairn-McKenzie Showcase at the former 'Y' building from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the club.

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March 25, 2014

Watch: A Terrific Video About The Peterborough Art Scene

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A community documentary web-series called WHAT IS ART? put together this gem of a video earlier this year summing up the diverse and vibrant art scene in Peterborough. Very cool...

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January 27, 2014

Art For Awareness Special Screening Of 'Erasing The Stigma' On Bell Let's Talk Day

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This Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 pm at Market Hall, Art For Awareness will be screening the DVD of their recent, original multimedia dance production Erasing the Stigma for local organizations. Art for Awareness (AFA) is a group of dedicated people committed to producing high-quality theatre with a social message. Erasing the Stigma addresses depression, anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, schizophrenia, addiction, eating disorders, the culture of technology/social media, suicide, the justice system, coping mechanisms, support workers, medication, and building hope through the use of real testimony via video clips, live music, original choreography and spoken word. The show seeks to normalize the struggles faced by people living with mental health issues in an educational, entertaining, and compassionate way. For more info on Art For Awareness and Erasing the Stigma DVD, email here. We covered Erasing the Stigma last year here.

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January 14, 2014

PTBOCanada Pics: Art Battle Canada At The Venue

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Art Battle is a live competitive painting contest where each painter has 20 minutes to come up with a painting. The audience votes on the winners for each round, and the overall winner of the evening. Art Battle Canada is traveling coast to coast to look for artists that will compete at the 2014 Art Battle National Championship. Art Battle 87 took place last night at The Venue, and here were the paintings created...

Round One

Round Two

Final Round

Congratulations to Paul Nabuurs for winning the competition.

The next Peterborough Art Battle is February 20th.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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January 12, 2014

PTBOCanada Pics: Canadian Canoe Museum At The Toronto Boat Show

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The Canadian Canoe Museum has an interactive booth at the Toronto International Boat Show (which runs January 11th to 19th).

The booth has historic canoes, a paddle carving studio (in which you can sign up for a special one-day workshop on Thursday, January 16th or Friday, January 17th), a kids zone and an actual canoe building workshop.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Jeremy Ward describing the steps it takes to create a Canoe

January 08, 2014

Art Battle Peterborough Returns January 13th At The Venue

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Art Battle is a live competitive painting contest where each painter has 20 minutes to come up with a painting. The audience votes on the winners for each round, and the overall winner of the evening. Art Battle is traveling coast to coast to look for artists that will compete at the 2014 Art Battle National Championship.

Back in November (see video above), Art Battle Canada visited Peterborough for Art Battle #77, and next week they will be back again for Art Battle #87. Register to paint via Art Battle's website, and stay up to date with the latest news by following them on Facebook and Twitter.

Limited advance tickets are $10 to attend, while general admission is $15. It will be held at The Venue (286 George St North) on Monday, January 13th at 7 p.m.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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December 19, 2013

Local Gifts Under $25: Handmade Jewellery

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Under One Sun (located at 236 Cowling Heights) has numerous pieces of Haitian-made handcrafted jewellery under $25. They will be open this weekend Friday 12-8, Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4.

Connect with Under One Sun on Facebook and Twitter.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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December 12, 2013

Local Gift Under $25 For The Little Artist

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Do you have little ones to shop for that love to draw, colour, paint etc?! Well look no further! You'll find great stuff at Gerri's Arts and Crafts located in the lower level of Peterborough Square—or head out to their second location at 2075 Davis Road.