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More Blueberries!

More Blueberries! is a children's book written by Canadian literary icon Susan Musgrave and illustrated by Millbrook's Esperança Melo

For children up to the age of five, More Blueberries! is about young twins who can’t get enough of their favorite snack. With playful rhyming text from award-winning poet Susan Musgrave and gorgeous illustrations by Millbrook artist Esperança Melo, this exuberant board book will delight little ones.

Dancing is good for the heart

Michael Santos, General Manager of Mercedes-Benz Peterborough, surrounded by organizers of Bollywood Night #2. The luxury car dealership has generously come forward again this year as the platinum sponsor of the event, which takes place March 7th at the Parkway Banquest Hall in Peterborough (photo courtesy of snapd Peterborough)

It’s been shown that dancing is good for your health: it burns calories, strengthens and tones your body, improves your balance and posture, and makes you feel good in a way no other exercise can.

At the second annual Bollywood Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 7th, guests will be dancing the night away while raising funds for cardiac care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).

Melissa Payne releases new video in support of her latest record

Melissa Payne (photo: Bryan Reid)

Last year, kawarthaNOW’s music columnist Josh Fewings wrote “Mark my words: Ennismore’s Melissa Payne will be a household name in Canadian music in the coming years.”

Buying second hand is good for the economy and environment

By shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, or buying used goods through the classifieds, you're supporting a billion dollar "second-hand economy" in Canada. The environment also benefits as imports of new goods are reduced and fewer items end up in the landfill.

Remember the days before internet classifieds?

While still in university, I had a bad experience with a roommate and found myself with an empty room and a landlord looking for money. With limited cash, I wound up at the newspaper office to place a classified ad. Within hours of the paper hitting the streets, my phone began to ring with potential roommates.

Theatre entrepreneur Dane Shumak nearing the top of his game

Dane Shumak is President, Executive Producer, and Artistic Director of Cordwainer Productions, the theatre company he founded in January 2014

Local performer Dane Shumak has become one of the most ambitious individuals in Peterborough’s theatre landscape.

Having just come off of Art for Awareness’ successful production of Rent, where he played the role of Tom Collins, in the last year Dane has directed three shows (Spring Awakening, The Last Five Years and The Pillowman), produced two successful concerts, played the key role of Bill Skykes in the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s production of Oliver, and started his own theatrical company, Cordwainer Productions.

“The Night Drummer”

Paul Nicholas Mason (photo: Esther Vincent/Mustang)

Paul Nicholas Mason is a prize-winning playwright and author of Battered Soles and The Red Dress.

His previous works have been nominated for the Stephen Leacock and ReLit Awards.

Born in London, England, Paul was raised in Rhodesia, British Columbia and Ontario. He is a graduate of Trent University in Peterborough and Queen’s University in Kingston. He lives in Peterborough.

Despite resignation, board confident about folk festival’s future

The Peterborough Folk Festival held its annual general meeting on March 2, 2015

Despite the recent resignation of Artistic and Executive Director Nick Ferrio, the board of directors of the Peterborough Folk Festival is confident and optimistic about the festival’s future.

Peterborough SPEAKS – Margot Austin

Margot Austin

Instead of striving to be stronger or strongest, strive to be softer and kinder. Kindness is a miracle.

Margot Austin is an editor, writer, and interiors stylist who is currently senior design editor at Canadian House & Home magazine.

Russell deCarle has a musical home in Peterborough

Former Prairie Oyster frontman Russell deCarle performs with his trio in the Nexicom studio at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough on Friday, March 20th

Russell deCarle is returning to Peterborough, along with guitarist Steve Briggs and accordion maestro Denis Keldie. The Russell deCarle Trio will grace the stage in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on Friday, March 20th.

Big Star Otto

Millbrook illustrator Bill Slavin has completed Big Star Otto, the last book in his Elephants Never Forget graphic novel trilogy for young readers, whose hero is a big-hearted elephant

Big Star Otto is the conclusion to Elephants Never Forget, the graphic novel trilogy created by Millbrook illustrator Bill Slavin. It’s an immensely entertaining adventure story, with fantastic artwork that’s detailed, energetic, and packed with visual humor throughout. It’s a perfect fit for emerging and reluctant readers looking for a strong visual narrative to help them through a book.

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