Musical veteran Ken Tizzard is bringing songs and stories from his new record No Dark No Light to Market Hall in Peterborough on Friday, April 24th.
Ken Tizzard releases new album No Dark No Light
Reflecting on First Nations teachings and ceremonies through photography
There is an ancient Iroquois philosophy called The Seventh Generation Principle. It states that decisions we make today should be made with consideration for how they will affect the next seven generations.
Emotional combat – a review of Dogfight: The Musical
There’s little doubt that musical theatre has been in style in Peterborough this season, and after an onslaught of interesting productions it looks like the trend is slowly reaching its plateau. However, before the Cats come out to play, Cordwainer Productions presents Dogfight: The Musical at Peterborough’s Market Hall.
Mother and son are fighting cancer together
In 2013, Leaf Worsley — already being treated for breast cancer — had to face another of a woman’s greatest fears: having a child diagnosed with cancer.
A high school math and science teacher in Bancroft, Leaf was on maternity leave in August 2012 when she felt a lump under her right arm. At first, she thought it was an infection related to breastfeeding — but the lump continued to grow.
Spring into composting
With the return of longer, warmer days, we’re all spending more time outside. Now is the time many are getting an early start on cleaning up garden beds and raking the yard. I spent the entirety of a recent afternoon dealing with branches, breaking them into smaller pieces and bundling them up for collection. Garden clean-up aside, a task that needs to be completed in the coming weeks is setting up composters for the year ahead.
Support local arts education at the Art School of Peterborough’s art auction
The Art School of Peterborough’s annual art auction takes place on Saturday, April 11th at Princess Gardens in Peterborough.
Celebrating the life of Paul O’Sullivan
Last Saturday would have been the 51st birthday of Paul O’Sullivan, the late actor, comedian, writer, and director. To celebrate his life, Paul’s wife Linda Kash and friends are hosting “Paul’s Ball 3: Ball in the Family”, a special dinner and improv event at The Venue in Peterborough on Thursday, April 16th.
Peterborough SPEAKS – Phyllis Williams
Phyllis Williams is the Chief of Curve Lake First Nation, and she is the second woman elected to the role.
She has 16 years of experience in the First Nation Council and many years of work experience in business, health and social services.
Local bands competing in CBC’s Searchlight competition
Peterborough band Television Rd is one of several bands in the Kawarthas participating in CBC’s Searchlight online contest. The first round of voting, to select regional finalists from across Canada, is on now until Monday, April 13th, 2015.
Cats flash mob at Lansdowne Place
There were Cats on the prowl at Lansdowne Place in Peterborough on Saturday, April 4th, and we have the video and photos to prove it.
The company of Peterborough Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s landmark musical Cats descended on the food court for a surprise performance, to the surprise of the unsuspecting lunch-time crowd.
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