Spirits and Splatters Is A Great Night Out

If you’re looking for a fun night out, try spending an evening with Peterborough's Spirits and Splatters. You’ll discover talents you didn’t even know you had, and have fun laughing amongst friends, co-workers and peers.

Simply head over to the website and find a painting that calls to you. Maybe it’s a painting that will match the decor in your home, or perhaps it's one that resembles something that is a part of your life or interests. 

Having the opportunity to participate in one of these evenings is an absolute blast. Right from the beginning of the evening, the artist walks you through what to expect and explains each step slowly as to not make you feel lost or left behind.

Everyone is in it together and that vibe is clearly felt as you sit amongst rows of easels and paper plates with splats of bright colours on them. The artist explains the purpose of each paint brush and when to use it, and how to successfully create interesting or unusual colours.

It is so fun to watch your painting come to life and begin to resemble the design which you are trying to create.

**Tickets are usually $45 for Spirits and Splatters—but only $25 using the discount code "100parties"—and the evening usually runs about two and a half hours.

Spirits and Splatters is the only Canadian company that offers these paint events in Peterborough, and regularly host events at Ashburnham Ale House and Riley's in town.

Spirits and Splatters also offer the option to host your own private event or fundraiser, which is becoming extremely popular because everyone loves to paint and schmooze!

—Review by PtboCanada's Julie Morris

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Public Information Session For Hunter Street Bridge Public Art Project

The City of Peterborough is holding a public information session on the public art project to be completed under the east bank arches of the Hunter Street Bridge.

City of Peterborough photo

In 2014, the City completed renovations to James Stevenson Park including the installation of decorative pavers and picnic benches under the east end arches. In partnership with Artspace, a non-profit organization that assists artists with the presentation of new work, the City is undertaking a juried competition to create a public art installation on the walls of the bridge arches.

The public is welcome and encouraged to come to the Lions Club at 347 Burnham Street, on Thursday, June 25th at 7 p.m. to hear more about this exciting project. Refreshments will be served.

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Large Article Collection Pick Up Is June 22nd

The next large article collection is on Monday, June 22nd. For a fee, the City will pick up items larger than the weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances.

The cost for this service is $15 for the first item and $5 for any additional item.

**Note that mattresses and box springs are $15 and do not count as a first item.

Two easy methods are available for City residents to book and pay for large article collection:
1. The City’s online booking tool at Peterborough.ca: Under “Online Services”, select “Large Article Collection”. Choose the collection date you prefer, the items you want collected and set up an account with your credit card number for payment.
2. In person at City Hall, in the Tax Office, 500 George Street North or the Public Works Office at 182 Townsend Street anytime until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18th.

****Building materials, automobile parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted in this collection. Also, Refrigeration items must have the freon removed prior to collection.

There will be three more large article collections this year:
•Monday, July 27th
•Monday, August 24th
•Monday, September 28th

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