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Interacting Show 'Dinosaur World Live' Charges Its Way To the Peterborough Memorial Centre On May 4
/Interactive children’s theatre show, Dinosaur World Live, has be brought back to the Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) by popular demand for a show scheduled for May 4, announced on Tuesday.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the PMC Box Office, online or by calling 705-743-3561. Tickets are $45 and $65 (plus applicable fees).
Puppetry is used to bring life-like dinosaurs to the stage, with pre-historic creatures such as the tyrannosaurus rex, giraffatitan, microraptor, stegosaurus and triceratops.
The show introduces Miranda, daughter of paleontologists, who grew up surrounded by dinosaurs on a far-away island off the coast of South America. She has brought her dinosaur friends for you to meet.
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Rock Band Bush Playing at the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Nov. 24
/Bush is making the Peterborough Memorial Centre a stop on their ‘Nowhere to go But Everywhere Tour’ in a one-night performance on Nov. 24.
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. online, in person at the box office or by phone at 705-743-3561.
PMC SCOOP members can get pre-sale tickets on Thursday at 10 a.m. only online.
Prices range from $59.50 to $89.50 (plus applicable fees).
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Sean Paul's 'Summa Hot Tour' Stops at the Peterborough Memorial Centre On Nov. 26
/As part of his ‘Hot Summa Tour,’ Sean Paul with special guest Chi Ching Ching is entertaining fans at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Nov. 26, announced on Monday.
The 10-time Grammy Award-nominated artist has won 18 awards and earned the title of the ‘Ambassador of Dancehall Music.’
Tickets range from $89.99 to $129.99 (plus applicable taxes and fees) and go on sale on Wednesday at 10 a.m. online, by phone at 705-743-3561 or in person at the Box Office.
PMC Scoop members can get pre-sale tickets starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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'A Christmas Rockstory: A Holiday Circus Spectacular' Hits Peterborough Memorial Centre On Dec. 15
/A Christmas RockStory, A Holiday Circus Spectacular! is ready to spread its festive cheer and entertainment to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Dec. 15.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Put on by Q Productions Las Vegas, the show dives into a whimsical world where a Holiday-loving storyteller and an egocentric rockstar clash, unite and bring down the house. Acrobats, aerialists, daredevils, singers and comedic actors are there to provide laughs, dazzle your senses and include mash-ups of classic holiday hits according to a press release.
Tickets are priced at $39.50, $54.50 and $69.50. Kids ticket prices of $29.50 are for children under 12. They go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Centre box office, online or by phone at 705-743-3561.
PMC Scoop members can get presale tickets starting on Wednesday online at 10 a.m. until Thursday at 10 p.m.
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The Arkells 'At Your Service' Tour Ends at the Peterborough Memorial Centre For Nov. 11
/Canadian band The Arkells are set to rock the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Nov. 11, announced on Tuesday.
Photo courtesy of Scarlet O’Neill.
The Peterborough stop is the last leg of their ‘At Your Service’ tour running from Sept. 29 to Oct 22. It was added as part of three Canadian shows which included Guelph and St. Catherine’s.
“It’s been four long years since we’ve played these towns,” says frontman Max Kerman. “We’ve had amazing memories in Guelph, St. Catharines and Peterborough and it’s because of the real, longstanding relationships we have with these places. We started playing ‘em in tiny bars, and now we’re playing in the hockey barns.”
Two-time Grammy-nominated artist K.Flay is opening for the band for the performance.
Tickets for the nine-time JUNO Award winners go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m., with fan pre-sales on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 8-11
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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Sept. 8-11!
Free Dental Day With Kawartha Dental Clinic
For those in need, Kawartha Dental Clinic is hosting Free Dental Day at their facility this Saturday.
The event is located at their clinic at 250 Reid St. Peterborough and runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no appointment necessary and is available for anyone 18 and over who do not have dental insurance.
Services include:
Cleaning
Extraction
Fillings
When: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Dental Clinic
Tickets: Free
Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs
See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.
When: Sept. 9, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
Cat Show
Come out and see the world of cat showing at the Morrow Building! Many purebred cats, domestics and rescues will be competing to be the best of the best. Different vendors will be on site selling some amazing products. Come for an hour, or for the day! We will be happy to have you there.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at Eventbrite.
When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Morrow Building
Tickets: $6.66 and up
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope
Cheer on participants on this annual, Canada-wide fundraiser at Nicholls Oval to support those diagnosed with ovarian cancer through increasing awareness, funding research and providing resources and support.
When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Nicholls Oval
Tickets: Free
Open House - Peterborough New Horizons Band
Come Play with us! Come find out about the Peterborough New Horizons Bands at our Open House, on Sept.11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 1 Consumers Place, Peterborough. Whether you’re a beginner, experienced, or haven’t played for years, all are welcome!
Instrument rental options are available. The 2023/2024 season starts Sept. 11. To learn more, register to join or donate to this registered charity go to www.nhbpeterborough.com or email pnhb.music@gmail.com.
When: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: 1 Consumers Place
Tickets: Free
Peterborough Farmers Market
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Sept. 9, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park
Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 1-4
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Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.
Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this Labour Day weekend from Sept. 1-4!
Kawartha Downs Presents: 'The Battle of Quebec VS. Ontario' Truck and Tractor Pull
Gates open at 4 p.m. with pulls beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Pullers can register at 4 p.m. on the day of the competition or can call Rod Cochrane at 905-243-1124.
Guests can still expect free parking onsite, bleacher seating, beer tents, and food trucks.
When: Sept. 2 - 3, 4 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: General Admission, $20; Children, $10; All-weekend pass, $35
Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs
See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.
When: Sept. 1, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
Scottish Tea at Hutchison House Museum
Celebrate Martha Hutchison’s birthday with Scottish Tea Season!
Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes freshly baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonad, or ice tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas.
This year Hutchison House Museum would like to give a big Thank You to LLF Lawyers for sponsoring our Scottish Tea program. For more information or to reserve a seat please contact the museum at info@hutchisonhouse.ca or phone us at 705-743-9710.
When: Sept. 3 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hutchison House Museum
Tickets: $12 for Adults/Youth and $8 for Children
Peterborough Petes Training Camp Maroon & White Game
Check out the annual Maroon vs. White game between the Peterborough Petes training camp roster.
When: Sept. 1, 4:05 p.m.
Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre
Tickets: Free
Hastings Eighth -Annual Medieval Festival
The annual celebration of the Sword happens once again in Hastings on Labour Day weekend.
Watch the Spectacle of the Sword wielded by different Sword fighting groups from across Ontario and Quebec.
Falconers, Musicians, Merchants and Artisans await your presence of this 3 day festival.
Hands on activities call you to participate in: Axe Throwing, Spear Throwing, Archery, and Sword Cutting.
Each sword fighting style takes center stage where they showcase their form of medieval combat.
Each sword fighting group also has a booth set up where their knowledgeable members can converse with you about History, Armour, and/or Weapons
Each day there are special guests. Here are some of them so far.
Saturday September 2, 2023
Muffin Hat Music from Toronto (see description below)
Royal Canadian Falconry
Gaasyendietha the Dragon
Sword Fighting Groups
Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP
The Canton of Petra Thule (SCA)
Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)
SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)
Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)
Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)
Blades of Glory (IMCF)
Sunday September 3, 2023
Unicorn
Gaasyendietha the Dragon
Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor
Sword Fighting Groups
Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP
Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)
SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)
Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)
Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)
Blades of Glory (IMCF)
Monday September 4, 2023
Pirate vs Knight Battle (show)
Gaasyendietha the Dragon
Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor
Chris Devlin Pirate Musician
Sword Fighting Groups
SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)
Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)
Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)
Blades of Glory (IMCF)
Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival all weekend
There are also some amazing Merchants:
Avani Creations Inc
DracCoilz
Fortune Teller Avril
Iron Phoenix Armoury
Magpie Costumes
The Wooden Blacksmith
Top o' the Hill Jewellery
Trollkarl Armory
Upper Canada Leather
Also some Artisans:
Blacksmith by Douglas Morlock
Wool Loom demo by River
Sword Fighting Groups:
SCA: The Canton of Petra Thule
LARP: Linnagond, Peterborough Amtgard
HEMA: Ironwood Sword School
HEMA: SHARP
Buhurt: Wakinyan Quebec
MACE: Blades of Glory
IMCF: Blades of Glory
When: Sept. 2 - 4, 11 a.m. 5 p.m.
Where: Blades of Glory Medieval Entertainment & Education Park
Tickets: Free
Peterborough Farmers Market
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Sept. 2, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park
Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: Sept. 2, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Aug. 25-28
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Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Aug. 25 - 28!
4th Line Theatre Presents: The Cavan Blazers
Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre presents ‘The Cavan Blazers,’ written by Robert Winslow and directed by Kim Blackwell.
It is a gritty, intense play that has the audience on the edge of its seat from start to finish. This drama chronicles the religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant Irish settlers in Cavan Township in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Violence erupts when a Protestant vigilante gang known as the Cavan Blazers tries to stop a Catholic settlement from being established.
When: Aug. 25 to 26, 6 p.m.
Where: 4th Line Theatre, Millbrook
Tickets: Youth (5-16), $45 and Adults, $50
Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs
See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.
When: Aug. 26, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Kawartha Downs
Tickets: Free
St. Joseph's Bargains & BBQ
Mark your calendars for Aug. 26 for the St. Joseph’s at Fleming Foundation’s FIRST EVER fundraiser “ BARGAINS & BBQ” Yard Sale and lunch. This will take place out on the St. Joseph’s at Fleming terrace.
All proceeds will go to St. Joseph’s at Fleming Foundation, to help raise money for our not-for-profit home.
When: Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph’s at Fleming (659 Brealey Drive)
Tickets: Free
Lang Pioneer Village Corn Roast
Join the harvest season at the Corn Roast at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
The family-friendly day has historic demonstrations, live music, and plenty of fire-cooked corn. Tour with a free horse-drawn wagon ride and tour the historic village.
The village will teach visitors how corn was used back then with examples such as corn bread, popcorn, dried corn, corn soups, and corn relish in the Fitzpatrick House, and sample some Johnny cake with maple syrup in the Milburn House.
The village will have demonstrations including threshing, bagging, fanning mill and corn grinding.
Traditional music is being performed by Lotus and Luke from the Weaver Shop porch.
A corn-on-the-cob eating contest taking place on the Village Green. Corn crafts and corn hole by the Ayotte Cabin are some activities that will be run.
When: Aug. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Lang Pioneer Village
Tickets: Adults- $15, Students & Seniors (60+) – $10, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $7, Children Under 5 Years of Age – Free, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $40
Tragic Tales – Little Lake Cemetery
On this tour, you will hear about the tragedy of the Turnbull Building collapse and discover details about the 1916 Quaker Fire that you may not know. Additional stories center on the untimely demise of little Freddie McMaster, the amazing life and career of strongman Daniel McDonald, and the burial of Col. Alexander McDonell, a Catholic, who was supposed to be interred outside St. Peters Cemetery but now has a prominent place near the Little Lake Cemetery Chapel.
When: Aug. 27, 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Where: Little Lake Cemetery
Tickets: Free
Art Gallery Of Peterborough Presents: Reciprocity: Alice Teichert
Alice Teichert’s paintings are known for their holographic depth and unique luminosity, for their visual poetry and multi-faceted proximity to music. In this survey exhibition spanning four decades of practice, Teichert uses line, shape, and colour to push the edges of legibility to open new realms of dialogue.
Multidisciplinary artist Alice Teichert studied music, philosophy, visual poetry, visual arts, and printmaking in Belgium and France. She works from her studio in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Since 1989, she has built an international career with over 30 solo exhibitions in France, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Known for her bold colours and layered transparencies interspersed with script-like line drawings, Teichert’s paintings are noted for their holographic depth. Her works are held in many corporate, private, and public collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, the Musée de la Ville de Valence (F) and the Museumsquartier of Lübeck (D).
When: Aug. 25 to 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Art Gallery of Peterborough
Tickets: Free (donations are accepted)
Chemong Lodge Presents Conman's Second Annual Lobsterfest
Join Chemong Lodge for the Conman's Second Annual Lobsterfest in support of Oceans Initiative!
We welcome you back to the Lodge for a day filled with Live Music and Entertainment, Family Fun and lots of Lobster in support of a cause that's close to our hearts.
You'll enjoy freshly caught East Coast Lobster and specialty food & beverage stations featuring Primal Cuts & Dr J's BBQ. Plus, we'll have an amazing live music lineup, a bouncy castle for the kids, a charity silent auction, and we'll finish it all off with fireworks!
Come one, come all and be a part of an amazing day of family fun for an amazing cause!
When: Aug. 27, 1 - 8 p.m.
Where: Chemong Lodge
Tickets: $24.99 for children, $49.99 for adults
Peterborough Farmers Market
Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.
Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians.
Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Aug 26, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Where: Morrow Park
Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.
The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.
As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.
When: Aug. 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Quaker Foods City Square
Fifth Annual Lock & Paddle
Parks Canada’s fifth-annual Lock & Paddle event is welcoming back paddlers and spectators at the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada this Saturday at 3 p.m.
This year’s theme ‘Lift Your Spirits,’ invites paddlers and attendees to show us what makes them happy! Paddlers get to experience going down the Lift Locks and paddling through the canal. This free all-ages event invites anyone to decorate their vessel, wear a costume or have fun.
To participate, registrants can go apply online.
Beginners or those with accessibility needs can enter the waterway at the Visitor Centre on-site at the event. Canoes can be launched at the following places:
Beavermead Campground - 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough (Five-minute paddle to Lock 20)
Rogers Cove - 131 Maria Street, Peterborough (Five-minute paddle to Lock 20)
Millennium Park - 130 King Street, Peterborough (20-minute paddle to Lock 20)
Del Crary Park - 100 George Street, Peterborough (35-minute paddle to Lock 20)
Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre - 353 Hunter Street East, Peterborough (Drop-off only)
There is no parking available at the Peterborough Lift Lock or Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre (except for vehicles with Handicapped Accessible signage). A paddle craft drop-off option is available at the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre.
Parking options nearby:
Trent-Severn Waterway Headquarters (2155 Ashburnham Dr.)
Eastgate Memorial Park (2150 Ashburnham Dr.)
Beavermead Campground (2011 Ashburnham Dr.)
Rogers Cove (131 Maria St.)
This is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event that will happen rain or shine.
When: Aug. 26, 3 p.m.
Where: Lift Lock
Tickets: Free
Lineup Set For Fourth-Annual Big Band Day in Peterborough at Millennium Park On Sept. 16
/Five bands are set to take the stage at the fourth-annual Big Band Day in Peterborough at Millennium Park on Sept. 16.
Electric City Swing at Princess Gardens during its 25th anniversary in April. Photo by David TUan Bui.
The free concert runs from noon to 5 p.m. with each band getting 45-minute sets with 15-minute periods in between acts.
The concert focuses on the music of the Big Band Era with composers such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and many more. It covers pop, rock, gospel, funk and classical genres and more contemporary composers.
Line-up:
Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Peterborough Concert Band
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - KnightShift
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Northern Spirit Big Band
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Electric City Swing
4 p.m. to 4 :45 p.m. - Ron Marenger Big Band
