Harlem Globetrotters Returning To Peterborough April 4th

As part of their North American tour to more than 250 cities, The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Peterborough with their one-of-a-kind show at the Memorial Centre on Thursday, April 4th, 2019.

Featuring some of the most elite dunkers on the planet, exceptional ball handlers, and Guinness World Record holders, a Globetrotters game is more than just basketball. They are the ultimate in family entertainment that will bring smiles and fan interaction to people of all ages.

Photo via @Globies

The Globetrotters show will feature a star-studded roster, including Showmen like Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, Ant Atkinson, and Hammer Harrison, as well as fan favorites Firefly Fisher, Bull Bullard, Thunder Law and Cheese Chisholm.

The team will also bring the largest female roster in team history to fans across North America, including TNT Lister, Hoops Green, Torch George, Swish Young, and Mighty Mortimer. After virtually every game, the Harlem Globetrotters remain on the court for autographs and photographs with fans.

Tickets start at $21 plus taxes and services fees, and go on sale Wednesday, October 3rd at memorialcentre.ca, the Collins Barrow Box Office in the PMC, or by phone at 705-743-3561.

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Peterborough's Flying Colours Corp. Installing Its First Gogo L3 AVANCE In Challenger Aircraft

Global air services company Flying Colours Corp., which is headquartered at Peterborough Airport, is installing Gogo AVANCE L3™ air-to-ground connectivity systems in two Bombardier Challenger aircraft, a CL604 and CL605.

The installation of the small form, fully integrated AVANCE L3 inflight connectivity and entertainment solution represents a first for Flying Colours, which has already installed several of the AVANCE L5 systems.

“As the privately-owned aircraft operate predominantly across North America, we advised our clients that the Gogo AVANCE L3 system will fulfil the flexibility, reliability and meaningful data-speeds needed by them,” says Kevin Kliethermes, director of sales for Flying Colours, which has facilities in Peterborough; St. Louis, Missouri; and Singapore.

“The solution is proving popular on mid-size aircraft with missions based mainly in North America," he adds. "We have more AVANCE installations confirmed, and expect the trend to continue as the ever-increasing demand for feature rich, high-speed data access at affordable prices continues.”

Once installed, the Gogo AVANCE L3 system will provide passengers with access to the Gogo Biz® Broadband network and will support, dependent on package, access to voice, email, web browsing, moving maps, and a selection of movies and TV programmes.

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The Wiggles Rock Showplace For Two Shows October 15th

The Wiggles are bringing their exciting new Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! tour to Peterborough this Fall for two shows at Showplace.

Derived from their #1 hit Treehouse TV program of the same name, this brand-new show will see Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony hit the stage with their friends Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers.

The Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! Tour will bring all the excitement of what it takes to Wiggle to the Showplace Performance Centre on October 15th for two shows at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
 
Tickets for "Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle" in Peterborough go on sale Monday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. All tickets are $40 and are available via ticketmaster.com, the Showplace Box Office, and by phone at 705-742-SHOW (7469). Children under 12 months are free.

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4th Annual Peterborough Pulse Returns To Downtown July 21st

It’s time to walk, bike, dance and play in the middle of the street with the return of Peterborough Pulse on July 21st.

Peteborough Pulse is a vibrant, playful, and active car-free corridor through the heart of Peterborough. For one summer day, the streets are filled with cyclists and roller-skaters, families pushing strollers, karate and fencing demonstrations, art and music, and more.

"Pulse is the ultimate way to experience our downtown," says Susan Sauvé, Transportation Demand Management Planner with the City of Peterborough. "As a city, we are becoming more walk and bike friendly, and we know that the downtown is where the most demand for walking and cycling is."
 
Now in its 4th year, Pulse will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Pulse route will run along George Street from McDonnel St. to Sherbrooke St. and will include Charlotte St. from George St. to Aylmer St.

“Pulse is an amazing way to see what this community has to offer,” says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area.

“With more than 100 businesses and community groups involved, you’re going to have the opportunity to try some unique activities as well as see some new local dining and shopping possibilities," adds Guiel.

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WWE Is Returning To Peterborough August 27th, Tickets Go On Sale This Week

The WWE is returning to Peterborough on August 27th, as WWE superstars will take over the Memorial Centre bringing a double main event for wrestling fans.

SLATED TO APPEAR ARE...
-> AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
-> Jeff Hardy vs. The Miz for the United States Championship
-> plus Carmella New Day and many more of your favourite WWE Superstars.

Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 22nd at 10 a.m. and can be purchased in person at the PMC Collins Barrow Box Office, by phone at 705.743.3561 or online at memorialcentre.ca.

Tickets start at $20 to $105 ring side (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

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Legendary Steve Earle Coming To Peterborough

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday (June 20th) for a Steve Earle concert September 4th at Showplace.  

The three-time Grammy winner will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Copperhead Road and will play the album in its entirety.  

Earle’s songs have been recorded by such music legends as Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Carl Perkins, Vince Gill, Joan Baez and Waylon Jennings.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 11 a.m. for $85 (includes fees & taxes).

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Riverview Park & Zoo Train Opens For Season

The miniature train ride is opening for the season at Riverview Park & Zoo. The train's regularly scheduled hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the cost is still just $2 (cash only).

Update of what's open on Victoria Day long weekend at the Zoo...

Hours -> 8:30 am - dusk

Miniature Train Ride: Open (weather permitting)
Snack Bar: Open
Guest Services: Open
Playground and Super Slide: Open
Splash Pad: Not Open Yet
Wheel Chair Swings: Not Open Yet

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Victoria Day Fireworks Rescheduled

The Rotary Victoria Day Fireworks Family Night in Peterborough has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 20th due to inclement weather in the forecast for the original date of Saturday, May 19th.

As a result, the following road closures will be in place from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 20th:

• Perry Street from George Street to Crescent Street;
• Lake Street from George Street to Crescent Street;
• Crescent Street from Romaine Street to Perry Street; and
• Lock Street from Romaine Street to Crescent Street.

Local traffic will be permitted.

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