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Saturday, September 4

Concert: Park Playhouse presents The Music of the Guess Who featuring Carl Dixon beginning at 8 p.m. at Park Playhouse (60 King St. E., Cobourg, K9A 1K9). In 1997 Carl was contacted by the Guess Who to join their touring show which worked constantly in the United States. Jumping at the chance to perform some of the music he loved, Carl agreed to join. This happy arrangement ("best gig I ever had") lasted until April 2000, when the original Guess Who singer Burton Cummings rejoined the band for a still-going reunion. Tickets are $25 (+HST). For more information call (905) 377-9595 .

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Sunday, September 5

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Concert: The Riverview Park and Zoo presents Andrew Shedden Band (Rock n' Roll / Blues / Folk) from 3 - 5 p.m. at Riverview Park and Zoo (Water St. at Carnegie Ave., Peterborough, K9J 6Z5). Free open-air concert at the Gazebo. Bring a lawn chair and listen to local musicians play in our beautiful park setting. For more information call (705) 745-6866.

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Wednesday, September 8

Concert: All Saints Anglican Church presents Selwyn College Chapel Choir beginning at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints' Anglican Church (235 Rubidge St., Peterborough, K9J 3N9). The critically acclaimed Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, University of Cambridge (U.K.) is touring Ontario and Quebec in September and makes a stop in Peterborough. Tickets are $15. For more information call (705) 876-1501 .

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CD Release Party: The Spill presents "Crossings" by Glen Caradus and Michael Ketemer from 8:30 - 10 p.m. at The Spill (414 George St., Peterborough, K9H 3R5). Michael Ketemer and Glen Cardus are excited to announce the release of their new CD "Crossings" of traditional Celtic-based songs and tunes. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. with the stylings of David Berger and Karen Taylor. Michael and Glen will then play songs from their album and the night will finish with "Fiddling J" and Paul Wickham joining in for a few tunes and songs. Tickets are $5 at door or purchase of CD.

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Friday, September 10

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Concert: Showplace and The Wolf 101.5 FM present Colin James beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). "Colin James has juggled his skills as a singer, guitarist and big-band leader so well over the years that diversity seems almost synonymous with his stellar career. He?s also been a restless voyager, traversing genres from blues and rock to pop and swing and back again. Throughout it all, Colin has always forged ahead, without regard to fads or trends, going wherever his wandering muse takes him." So join us for an evening with Colin James! It promises to be a night to remember. Tickets are $52. For more information call (705) 740-7469 or visit showplace.org.

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Live Music: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Association (DBIA) presents Jazz in the Streets from noon - 3 p.m. in Peterborough. Come out and listen to the sweet sounds of jazz on street corners downtown, featuring six local bands (to be announced). For more information call (705) 748-4774.

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Dinnertainment: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Association (DBIA) presents the Annual Jazz Restaurant Tour in Peterborough. Great jazz and blues music at a diverse collection of venues. A variety of restaurants dish up delectable food samplers for you to savour while enjoying the featured bands. A $20 Jazz Restaurant Tour ticket is required, available at the DBIA office at 313 Water St. (across from the MNR building) or at one of the 15 participating restaurants.

Participating Restaurants and Performers

  • A Moveable Feast (442 George St., 740-9919) - The Potential Trio from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Curry Village (306 George St., 742-1432) - The Dixie Cats from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Dobro Restaurant and Bar (287-289 George St, 775-9645) - Kevin Carley Band from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Electric City Gardens (373 Queen St., 749-1909) - Johnny O from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Elements (140 King St., 876-1116) - Uncle Jim from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., George Grosman and Bohemian Swing from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Hi Tops (415 George St., 745-5824) - Bruce Gorrie Trio from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Hot Belly Mamas (378 George St., 745-3544) - Carrie Chesnutt from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine (227 Hunter St. W., 743-8398) - House Band from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Kubo Lounge (413 George St., 874-0940) - Rob Phillips Quartet from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • La Hacienda (190 Hunter St. W., 742-1559) - Bruce Cole Quartet from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • McThirsty's Pint (166 Charlotte St., 749-2580) - Felix and The Swing Cats from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Sapphire Room (137 Hunter St. W., 749-0409) - At Ease from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Shish Kabob Hut (220 King St., 745-3260) - Craig Paterson Trio from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • The Spill (414 George St., 748-6167) - Robin Boers Trio from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Whistle Stop Caf?nd Bakery (141 Charlotte St., 740-2036) - Wylie Harold from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more information call (705) 748-4774.
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Saturday, September 11

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Festival: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Association (DBIA) presents the Peterborough Jazz Festival from 1 - 10 p.m. at Millennium Park (1 King St., Peterborough, K9J). Come to downtown Peterborough and enjoy non-stop jazz, blues and pop music from early afternoon into the evening. Gates open at noon, main stage entertainment begins at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. A beer and wine garden will be on-site as well as food vendors.

Schedule

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Carrie Chesnutt
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - George Grosman and Bohemian Swing
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - Out On Bail
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Lindsay Barr and The Bullys
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. - Johnny and The Sex Machine
8:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Bridget Foley and The Channel Cats

For more information call (705) 748-4774.

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Tuesday, September 14

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Live Music: Black Horse Pub presents Cover Girls from 8 p.m. - midnight at The Black Horse Pub (452 George St. N., Peterborough, K9H 3R7). Peterborough musicians Jean Grieg (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Dianne Latchford (vocals, guitar, mandolin) cover female artists' music, from Lucinda Williams to Indigo Girls to Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Macy Gray, Heart, Sheryl Crow, and many others. They also cover Beatles, Sloan, CSNY, Eagles, Ron Sexsmith, America, James Brown and more ... and sing and play their own originals too. For more information, email contact@covergirlsduo.com.

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Friday, September 17

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Concert: Showplace presents The Legendary Downchild Blues Band beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). During the past 40 years, the Downchild Blues Band have won countless music industry awards, including a Juno for "Best Roots and Traditional Album" in 1991. They also received a Juno Award nomination in 2005 for "Blues Album of The Year" for their album "Come On In." This concert is a fundraiser for the Veterans Wall of Honour. . Tickets are $40. For more information call (705) 740-7469 or visit showplace.org.

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Saturday, September 18

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Concert: Folk Under the Clock presents Martin Simpson beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician, world-renowned British guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson is better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Martin has been nominated 23 times in the 11 years of the BBC 2 folk Awards ? more than any other performer ? with nine consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice. Tickets are $32 incl. HST (general admission), available at the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469 or at http://www.showplace.org. For more information call (705) 743-3372 or email folkundertheclock@cogeco.ca.

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Friday, September 24

Concert: Showplace presents The Last Concert of Patsy Cline beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). You are invited to the debut performance of a unique theatrical and musical presentation on the late great country singer Patsy Cline. This show features Victoria Pearce, Tim and Gail Rowat and Danny Bronson and his band. Tickets are available now at Showplace box office.

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Concert: Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Canadian Brass beginning at 8 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). The Canadian Brass (Chuck Daellenback, Keith Dyrda, Jeff Nelsen, Brandon Ridenour and Chris Coletti) sprang from modest and highly experimental roots in Toronto in 1970. With daring leaps from classic to jazz to pop and rock music, after 40 years they are more popular than ever. Program will include works by Frescobaldi, Monteverdi, Bach, Tovey, Louis Armstrong, Paganini, Lennon and McCartney and Schickele. Pre-concert chat at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30 adults, $10 youth; season tickets (all 6 concerts) are $135 adults, $30 students, $300 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Saturday, September 25

Concert: Park Playhouse presents The Fab Four beginning at 8 p.m. at Park Playhouse (60 King St. E., Cobourg, K9A 1K9). A Beatles Tribute in four acts. Act 1 showcases music from live radio and television performances from 1962 to 1964. Act II highlights the touring years from 1964 to 1965 and captures the excitement of a live Beatles show. Act III brings Sgt. Pepper to live. Act IV covers material from the "Apple" studio years of 1968 to 1970. Tickets are $25 (+HST). For more information call (905) 377-9595 .

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Concert: Park Street Baptist Church presents The Hiscox Brothers and Friends from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Park Street Baptist Church (16 Park St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3V4). In lieu of tickets, a freewill donation from those attending will be received. For more information call (705) 799-5314.

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Friday, October 1

Concert: The Wolf 101.5 FM presents April Wine beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). In March of 2009, April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during Canadian Music Week in Toronto. They also received The Lifetime Achievement Award for being part of Canadian Music History for 40 years. 2009 sees the band continue their hectic pace touring both the United States and Canada to acclaimed reviews. They continue to satisfy fans with a live mix of straight ahead rock n' roll and power ballads, an April Wine mainstay. Tickets are $43. For more information call (705) 740-7469 or visit showplace.org.

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Saturday, October 2

Live Music: Rocklands Entertainment presents The Carlton Showband's Reunion Tour beginning at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). For 35 years, from Vancouver to St. John's and across North America, the Carlton Showband captured the secret of musical camaraderie most musicians envy. Their brand of magic invariably packed the house and their 2010 one month long "Reunion Tour" is expected to draw the same. Tickets on sale on Friday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $50.75. For more information call (705) 324-9111.

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Live Music: Gordon Best presents Dirty Dishes and Peter Wildman beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, K9H 2L2). Dirty Dishes (Suzie McKenney, guitar; Lisa Olafson, ukulele and guitar; Alison Porter, fiddle) brings its country, bluegrass and gospel sounds to Peterborough. Peter Wildman of The Frantics opens. For more information call (705) 876-8884.

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Concert: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Six Degrees featuring Jasper Wood (violin) beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Works performed include Six Degrees by Genge, Symphony no 88 in G major by Haydn and Violin Concerto by Beethoven. "Meet the Maestro" pre-concert chat begins at 7:10 p.m. Single tickets are $42.95 (A-level), $40.68 (B-level), $19.21 (students), $9.04 (children 12 and under), available by calling the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469. Subscriptions also available by contacting the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at pso@trytel.net.

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Friday, October 8

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Thursday, October 14

Live Music: The Red Dog presents Jason Collett beginning at 8 p.m. at The Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, K9H 2L1). As part of The Undressed Tour, Jason will make his way diligently across Canada from tip to tip - including his first ever appearance in Newfoundland - starting October 14th in Peterborough. Along the way, fans will be treated to soulful, stripped down acoustic versions of songs from his extensive catalogue, up to and including his 2010 Polaris Prize nominated LP Rat A Tat Tat. Special guest Daniel Romano (of Attack in Black, Daniel Fred & Julie). Tickets are $20.

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Friday, October 15

Concert: Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Mosaique 2010 beginning at 8 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Mosaique 2010 is a unique collection of extraordinarily talented individual musicians (James Campbell, Mark Fewer, Guy Few, James McKay, John Novacek and Chloe Dominguez) coming together to relive for us the adventurous spirit of the Roaring Twenties. Program will include works by Milhaud, Martinu, Duke Ellington, Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Stravinsky, Gershwin and Allan Gilliand. Pre-concert chat at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $10 youth; season tickets (all 6 concerts) are $135 adults, $30 students, $300 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Sunday, October 17

Live Music: Encore Children's Productions (Lindsay Concert Foundation) presents Mystic Drumz By Lorne Lampert beginning at 3 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). A wonderful hands-on and interactive program showcasing music and percussion instruments from around the world. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 student/youth; season tickets (all 4 shows) are $50 adult, $25 student, $140 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Wednesday, October 20

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Live Music: The Academy Theatre presents Steve Earle - Solo & Acoustic, with special guest Mike Plume beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Steve Earle, best known for Copperhead Road, will perform a solo and acoustic show featuring selections from his previous hit albums, including music from his 2009 album release Townes, which contains songs written by his friend and mentor Townes Van Zandt. Leading up to Earle?s performance will be special guest Mike Plume, who will open the night. Tickets are $63.30. For more information call (705) 324-9111.

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Thursday, October 21

Concert: Park Playhouse presents Michelle Wright beginning at 8 p.m. at Park Playhouse (60 King St. E., Cobourg, K9A 1K9). Michelle Wright, one of Canada?s most widely recognized and awarded country singers, returns by popular demand for a special acoustic concert. A multi-award winner, Michelle will weave her most famous songs in an up close and personal presentation. A must for fans old and new. Tickets are $35 plus HST. For more information call (905) 377-9595 .

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Friday, October 22

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Live Music: Showplace presents The Fab Four Fathers Of Rock And Roll beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). It didn't start with four lads from Liverpool...nor did it begin in Graceland. The Fab Four Fathers of Rock and Roll is a tribute to the pioneers of rock and roll music - Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, and Fats Domino! Featuring North America's finest tribute acts, live reproductions of the jukebox classics and authentic costumes. This Las Vegas style tribute show, backed by an outstanding seven-piece rock and roll band, is not to be missed!. Tickets are $28.50. For more information call (705) 742-7469 or toll free at 1-866-444-2154 .

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Saturday, October 23

Live Music: The Academy Theatre presents Country Legends Band from 8 - 11 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Country music has held a place in the hearts of the musicians that make up this Country Legends Band. From old classics to present day hits, Country Legends Band strives to provide its audience with a performance that the crowd will not soon forget. Top musicians from all over Ontario were selectively picked to provide the best possible performance. Tickets are $22 for Adults, $20 for Students/Seniors, $20 for Groups (6+). For more information call (705) 324-9111.

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Tuesday, October 26

Live Music: Showtime Australia presents Hotel California: The Eagles Experience beginning at 8 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Showtime Australia is proud to present Hotel California ? The Eagles Experience, filling the musical void left behind when the world?s much loved rock superstars, The Eagles, disbanded in 1982. Join the five highly respected, multi-talented musicians in Hotel California - The Eagles Experience, a faithful recreation of The Eagles? timeless hits. Tickets are $59.00 for Adults; $39.00 for Children age 16 and under. For more information call (705) 324-9111.

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Wednesday, October 27

Concert: Eggplant Entertainment presents Gord Downie and The Country of Miracles beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Downie's band of musical friends is collectively referred to as The Country of Miracles. Dave Clark (drums) was the original drummer in the Rheostatics. Josh Finlayson (bass/guitar) is a founding member of the Skydiggers, and Julie Doiron was a founding member of Eric's Trip. John Press (keyboards) and Dale Morningstar (guitar) also perform with Clark as a trio under the name Dinner is Ruined. Please join us for a truly fantastic night of Canadian music. For tickets, visit www.showplace.org or order by phone (705) 742-SHOW (7469). . Tickets are $40.00.

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Thursday, October 28

Concert: Park Playhouse presents The Stampeders beginning at 8 p.m. at Park Playhouse (60 King St. E., Cobourg, K9A 1K9). No 70s' band represented Canada's musical identity to the world like The Stampeders. Between 1970 and 1977, they released 10 albums and 15 singles, with six albums and seven singles going gold. Along with three Billboard chart singles in the U.S., The Stampeders had 10 top-ten singles in Canada, won three Juno awards, three BMI awards, and an Edison award. They've toured Canada, Europe, the U.S., including Hawaii, and South America. Tickets are $44.25 (includes HST). For more information call (905) 377-9595 .

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Friday, October 29

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Live Music: Showplace and Country 105 FM present Corb Lund And The Hurtin' Albertans beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Corb Lund has already impressed listeners and critics: Lund has been named Roots Artist of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association for the last five years running and was again nominated this year. He collected the Roots and Traditional Album of the Year trophy for his album Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer at the 2006 JUNO Awards (the Canadian Grammys), and took home a CCMA Album of the Year award for the set as well. His ambitious 2007 song cycle Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier! was nominated for the prestigious critical accolade, the Polaris Music Prize. Tickets are $35. For more information call (705) 742-7469 or toll free at 1-866-444-2154 .

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Sunday, November 7

Live Music: The Red Dog presents Lee Harvey Osmond with Special Guests Harlan Pepper beginning at 8 p.m. at The Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, K9H 2L1). Lee Harvey Osmond is a Canadian "acid folk" band founded by guitarist and singer-songwriter Tom Wilson, formerly of Junkhouse and a member of the super-trio Blackie & The Rodeo Kings. The band first took shape as a collaboration between Wilson, Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies and Josh Finlayson of Skydiggers, who wrote, recorded and released the band's debut album, A Quiet Evil, in 2009 on Latent Recordings. Margo Timmins, Andy Maize and Suzie Vinnick also contributed to the album. The band's current touring configuration consists of Tom Wilson on lead vocals and guitar, Aaron Goldstein on guitar and pedal steel, Cam Malcolm on bass guitar, Brent Titcomb on percussion and vocals and Ray Farrugia on drums. A Quiet Evil was a longlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize. Part of the Red Dog Living Room Series. Tickets are $20.

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Friday, November 12

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Sunday, November 14

Concert: Lindsay Concert Foundation presents The Schumann Letters beginning at 2 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). This is a new musical concept. The Schumann Letters has been enticing audiences with the historic Love Letters between Robert Schumann and his love, Clara, delicately narrated and set to Schumann?s own compositions. Featuring Susan Gilmour Bailey, Soprano; Michael Kim, Piano and Colin Fox, Narrator. Program will include: Love Letters and works by Schumann. Pre-concert chat at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $10 youth; season tickets (all 6 concerts) are $135 adults, $30 students, $300 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Friday, November 19

Concert: Showplace Performance Centre presents The Rankin Family beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). The Rankin Family is back! Join Cookie, Raylene, Heather and Jimmy for a night of uplifting and inspiring music you'll love. Tickets are $50. For more information call (705) 742-7469.

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Saturday, November 20

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Concert: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Dueling Bassoons featuring Carlo Colombo and Bertrand Raoulx beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Works performed include Overture, Scherzo and Finale (Schumann), Sinfonia concertante for two bassoons and orchestra (Ritter) and Symphony no. 7 (Dvorak). "Meet the Maestro" pre-concert chat begins at 7:10 p.m. Single tickets are $42.95 (A-level), $40.68 (B-level), $19.21 (students), $9.04 (children 12 and under), available by calling the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469. Subscriptions also available by contacting the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at pso@trytel.net.

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Sunday, November 21

Live Music: Encore Children's Productions (Lindsay Concert Foundation) presents Cinderella By The Canadian Opera Company beginning at 3 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). Musically explore this timeless fairytale and experience how emotions and stories are shared through classical music. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 student/youth; season tickets (all 4 shows) are $50 adult, $25 student, $140 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Friday, November 26

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Concert: Showplace presents An Evening with Michael Burgess beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Whether he's starring in a major musical, performing in concert or appearing at world events, Michael Burgess touches the hearts and minds of listeners. His pure tenor voice has been heard around the world at major events, creating a thunderous demand for more. Tickets are $43 adult, $100 VIP (includes post-show reception; available through Box Office). For more information call (705) 742-7469 or toll free at 1-866-444-2154 .

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Saturday, December 4

Live Music: Academy Theatre presents The Nylons Christmas Show with The Odyssey Project from 8 - 10 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Celebrate the holiday season with The Nylons Christmas Show featuring seasonal favourites such as White Christmas, Joy To The World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Carol of the Bells, in a vibrant concert that includes their classics: The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Silhouettes, Up On The Roof. Tthe Academy Theatre is pleased to present local sensation 'The Odyssey Project', opening for The Nylons. Tickets are $35. For more information call (705) 324-9111.

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Concert: Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Afiara String Quartet beginning at 8 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). The all-Canadian Afiara String Quartet (Valerie Li, Violin; Yuri Cho, Violin; David Samuel, Viola; and Adrian Fung, Cello) is the graduate resident string quartet at The Julliard School in New York and has been chosen as the new visiting Quartet-In-Residence of concerts and teaching at the Glenn Gould Studio at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Program will include works by Haydn, Shostakovich and others. Pre-concert chat at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $10 youth; season tickets (all 6 concerts) are $135 adults, $30 students, $300 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Live Music: Showplace presents Elvis: The Wonderful World Of Christmas from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Join International Award Winning Elvis Stylist, Stephen Kabakos, and The TVB Ensemble for an entertaining evening of Elvis Presley's greatest Christmas carols and songs of inspiration. We'll have a Blue Christmas without you!. Tickets are $42. For more information call (705) 742-7469 or toll free at 1-866-444-2154 .

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Friday, December 10

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Live Music: The Stage Cafe presents A New Season beginning at 8 p.m. at Kingswood Life Centre (993 Talwood Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7R8). Enjoy a variety of pop, nostalgic hits, show tunes, rock, country, ballads and blues. Featuring Emily Caddigan, Erica Hendry, Hillary Dumoulin and, as always, The Stage Caf?and. With a selection of nostalgia and newer hits, the band starts the show off with some fun and frolic. Proceeds from the show will be shared between our Outreach Programs and F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Friends Reaching Individuals In Every Nation Doing Service). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and fresh snacks are always available. Tickets are $5 at door. For more information call (705) 868-4254 or email steveptbo@msn.com.

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Friday, December 17

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Live Music: Showplace presents Christmas In The Valley With Wayne Rostad and Friends from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). A Christmas show with Wayne Rostad, one of the most recognized voices and faces on the Canadian landscape. His award-winning CBC television show, On the Road Again, made him a Canadian icon. His original songs about the places he?s been and the people he?s met along the way have won the hearts of fans across the nation. Wayne continues to criss-cross the country, entertaining at concerts, festivals, and fairs. Tickets are $36.75. For more information call (705) 742-7469 or toll free at 1-866-444-2154 .

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Saturday, December 18

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Concert: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas Meditations and Mayhem featuring Brian Finley (piano) beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Works performed include Hansel and Gretel: Prelude (Humperdinck), Hungarian Dances nos. 5 and 6 (Brahms), Sleigh ride (Delius), Piano concerto in a minor (Grieg), Hannukah Suite (Weinstangel), and Christmas Meditation for Piano and Orchestra (Finley). "Meet the Maestro" pre-concert chat begins at 7:10 p.m. Single tickets are $42.95 (A-level), $40.68 (B-level), $19.21 (students), $9.04 (children 12 and under), available by calling the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469. Subscriptions also available by contacting the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at pso@trytel.net.

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Sunday, January 16

Live Music: Encore Children's Productions (Lindsay Concert Foundation) presents Circus Terrifico! By Motus O beginning at 3 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). Hilarious, exciting and memorable storytelling. Magic, music, juggling and dance all hold centre stage. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 student/youth; season tickets (all 4 shows) are $50 adult, $25 student, $140 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Saturday, January 22

Concert: Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Lucille Chung, Piano beginning at 8 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). Lucille Chung is one of Canada?s new generation of exciting and talented young pianists. She has performed with over 50 leading orchestras around the world as well as the National Arts Centre, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall, and the Chung Festival in China. Program will include works by Mozart and Liszt. Pre-concert chat at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $10 youth; season tickets (all 6 concerts) are $135 adults, $30 students, $300 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Saturday, February 5

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Concert: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Latin Heat featuring Marion Newman (mezzosoprano) beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Works performed include Alborada del gracioso (Ravel), Capriccio espagnol (Rimsky-Korsakov), Danzon no. 2 (Marquez), El amor brujo: ballet suite (de Falla), and Arias from Carmen (Bizet). "Meet the Maestro" pre-concert chat begins at 7:10 p.m. Single tickets are $42.95 (A-level), $40.68 (B-level), $19.21 (students), $9.04 (children 12 and under), available by calling the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469. Subscriptions also available by contacting the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at pso@trytel.net.

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Friday, February 25

Concert: Folk Under the Clock presents Harry Manx beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Harry Manx has been called an "essential link" between music of East and West, creating musical stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. Harry won the 2010 Maple Blues Award for Best Acoustic Act - and for three consecutive years. Tickets are $37.50 including HST, available at the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469 or at http://www.showplace.org. For more information call (705) 743-3372 or email folkundertheclock@cogeco.ca.

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Sunday, March 6

Live Music: Encore Children's Productions (Lindsay Concert Foundation) presents Infinitus String Trio Group beginning at 3 p.m. at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay, K9V 5G6). From classic to jazz to hip-hop and Latin rhythms. Fun, interactive and you?re likely to jump up and dance. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 student/youth; season tickets (all 4 shows) are $50 adult, $25 student, $140 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Saturday, April 30

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Concert: Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents East Meets West featuring George Gao (erhu) beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Works performed include Masquerade Suite (Khachaturian), Four Ancient Scores from Dunhuang for Erhu and orchestra (Huang), Hungarian Sketches (Bartok), and Symphony no. 4 (Tchaikovsky). "Meet the Maestro" pre-concert chat begins at 7:10 p.m. Single tickets are $42.95 (A-level), $40.68 (B-level), $19.21 (students), $9.04 (children 12 and under), available by calling the Showplace Box Office at (705) 742-7469. Subscriptions also available by contacting the PSO office at 742-1992 or via email at pso@trytel.net.

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Saturday, May 14

Concert: Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Sinfonia Toronto beginning at 8 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Sinfonia Toronto (Maestro Nurham Arman and the world-renowned piano virtuoso, Andre Laplante) show passion and brilliance in the tradition of great chamber orchestras. Sinfonia Toronto?s performances have been acclaimed by critics "As Treasured Experiences." Maestro Arman has brought riveted audiences to their feet on three continents and Andre Laplante has established himself around the world as one of the great romantic virtuosos and compared to Ashkenazy, Horowitz and Serkin. Program will include works by Albinoni, Beethoven, Palej, and Schubert. Pre-concert chat at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $10 youth; season tickets (all 6 concerts) are $135 adults, $30 students, $300 family (2 adults and 2 children). For more information call (705) 878-5625 or visit www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com.

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Ongoing Events

Until Sunday, September 5

Festival: Shelter Valley Folk Festival presents the 7th annual Shelter Valley Folk Festival from 6 - 11 p.m. at Henkel Farm (295 Vernonville Road, Vernonville, K0K 1S0). Ranked one of the top 10 festivals in Canada this year, the festival prides itself on introducing its audience to music that might not otherwise ever be seen live in Northumberland County. Performers include Andrew Queen, Ariana Gillis, Beaucoup Blue, Connie Kaldor, The Dardanelles, David Woodhead's Confabulation, Fred Eaglesmith, Joy Kills Sorrow, Joshua Cockerill, J.P. Hoe, LAL, Michael Jerome Browne, Shelley O?Brien, The Sojourners, Tamarack (Reunion), and Tannis Slimmon. The festival runs from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Advance weekend pass until Aug 22: $55 adult, $40 senior/student/youth, $5 children (5-10), free for children under 5; After Aug 22: $65 adult, $45 senior/student/youth, $10 children (5-10), free for children under 5. Tickets can also be purchased for individual days only. The festival is held on the Henkel Farm, just east of Grafton (90 minutes east of Toronto). Camping is available. For more information call (905) 355-1244 or visit http://www.sheltervalley.com.

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