Ashburnham Ale House is the most anticipated project in East City since the Lift Locks (photo: Carol Lawless)
Some of the best ideas are born from a day of cycling.
That, and good food and drink — shared with family and friends.
If you’re Scott and Nollie Wood, you spin that passion for what you love most in life and create one of East City’s most anticipated developments since the completion of the Lift Locks.
Situated amidst the backdrop of the Rotary Trail in the historic village of Ashburnham, the appropriately named Ashburnham Ale House is a reflection of all that the Woods hold near and dear: food and drink made in the time-honoured traditions of smoking, curing, and small-batch brewing, shared amongst friends and community in a setting that’s warm and welcoming.
The indomitable family dynamic behind Brant Basics: Jeff Cox, founder Morris Cox, David Cox, and Susan Sharp
The indomitable family dynamic behind Brant Basics: Jeff Cox, founder Morris Cox, David Cox, and Susan Sharp
2013 is rapidly shaping up to be a milestone year for Brant Basics.
In addition to celebrating its 49th year in operation, the intrepid company is embarking upon an innovative merge with Dave Curtis of office furniture retailer Dave’s At Work.
"Peterborough in Portrait: Our Inclusive Community" runs until June 22 at the Canadian Canoe Museum
Celebrating an inclusive city and county, Community Living Peterborough has organized a vast exhibition of “Peterborough portraits” on display now at the Canadian Canoe Museum (910 Monaghan Road, Peterborough).
The exhibition includes portraits by amateurs, professionals, kids, grandparents, and everyone in between.
The Epidemic: Hollywood continues to eat itself alive with remakes, becoming so violently pervasive that the more-palatable nom de guerre “reboot” has been aggressively adopted.
Reboots generally transpire in the once-fledgling superhero genre: when a franchise grows stale — or worse, gets off to a financially disastrous false start — it is swiftly given a complete whitewash to eradicate any former memories of its inferior incarnations.
There are successful reboots (J.J. Abrams’ deliriously entertaining Star Trek resurrection) and not-so-successful reboots (last summer’s all-but-ignored The Amazing Spider-man; no, I didn’t watch it either).
When you choose to pursue a life in music, triumphs can be few and far between, and finding a unique and compelling voice can be as rare as finding a four-leaf clover.
Thankfully, with her new release Clover, Jadea Kelly has found her voice, and it’s an intriguing marriage of both old and new.
Featuring heavy orchestration, layered harmonies and sonic space, Clover represents a significant musical shift for Jadea — a unique union of Iris De Ment’s vocal ache and heavy Portishead ambience and percussion.
Inspired and named after her grandfather’s farm in rural Ontario, Clover touches on the relationship between farming and working as a musician.
Skyscapes by Melissa Bothwell-Inglis is on display at Black Honey until June 17
Skyscapes by Melissa Bothwell-Inglis at Black Honey
Melissa Bothwell-Inglis has long been creating interesting things. You may know her from repeated displays at the annual Focus Fair that runs each December at the Spill Café.
Joseph Saraceni and Silvia Ferreri, owners of Pensieri Shoes, a unique retail experience
Pensieri Shoes owners Silvia Ferreri and Joseph Saraceni come by their trade with supreme authenticity.
Descended from a line of Italian cobblers, Joseph infuses nearly a century’s worth of expertise into a unique and satisfying retail experience.
This commitment to traditional craftsmanship — combined with an eye focused on anticipating contemporary fashion — has established Pensieri Shoes as a stalwart beacon of style in Peterborough.
Joseph’s grandfather, Giuseppe, began fabricating his own footwear during the early 1920s in Fossacesia, Italy, a lush coastal town from where Joseph’s own familial lineage hails.
It is this time-honoured methodology that informs Pensieri’s renowned retail philosophy, as well as bestowing them with an indelible comprehension of what quality fit, materials, and construction should look like.
Function and comfort are paramount, but Ferreri and her “blatantly honest” fashion wisdom will ensure that you’ll walk out looking as great as you feel.
A perfect yin and yang, Silvia and Joseph met in Italy, but elected to marry and set up their own business in Peterborough. The duo didn’t hire anyone else for the first seven years but, after what Silvia describes as “a lot of mistakes, a lot of victories, and a ton of dedication”, they now helm a prosperous business with a dynamic staff and a life-long clientele base. “Our story is their story,” Silvia says.
Clark’s is a staple at Pensieri’s and this season boasts some great summer colours
Fly London is a recent line at Pensieri's but is very popular, colourful, and comfortable
Update your wardrobe with colour in a handbag or a lush suede shoe in new colours
When meticulously selecting what brands and styles to bring through their doors, Silvia is never seduced by trends — at least not in the traditional sense.
“A trend can be different things to everyone,” Silvia explains. “If you like a vintage look, that’s your trend. If you like a stiletto, that’s your trend. Footwear doesn’t go out of style as quickly as people think. I often see people coming through still wearing shoes they bought here twenty years ago.”
This speaks volumes to both the integrity of the brands Pensieri boasts and to the shrewd eye that picks them. It is with these classic templates that customers can experiment with new styles — while still achieving a timeless look.
The classic comfort sandal with quality construction is back with new colour and leathers
The men’s brands at Pensieri Shoes are top quality and cover casual to business
A wide selection of quality bags and accessories are displayed through the store
Pensieri includes a wide variety of styles from such sought-after brands as Blundstones, Birkenstocks, Naots, France Mode, Clarks, and many, many more.
“We pick the shoes that are worth getting excited about,” Silvia adds.
In addition to having a vast array of options for both women and men, Pensieri has also become a destination for orthotics and comfort wear, which can be a very difficult field to work in. But their team is committed and able to come up with a solution for any kind of shoe problem you can think of.
Holly Bohnsack, Silvia Ferrerri, and Rhonda Johnson will assist in finding your best footwear
Whatever you seek in a shoe in any season, you will probably find it at Pensieri Shoes
A newcomer to Pensieri, Pikolinos has funky boho looks in leather cork and word textures
The store itself is spacious and has an amenable atmosphere that cleverly showcases the many styles available. Having now expanded to their third and largest location yet at 373 George Street, Silvia says the move has enabled them to offer more to their customers than ever before.
“With over five thousand square feet, customers really can have their own space and feel relaxed,” she says.
Silvia and Joseph are enthusiastically gearing up to celebrate their twenty-fourth year in business by offering customers a fun and interactive promotion to demonstrate their appreciation: the Pensieri Twenty-Four Dollar Bill. The coupon can be used towards your next purchase at Pensieri.
The axe has fallen and June 13th is officially the line drawn in the sand for the Board of Directors at St. Joseph’s at Fleming.
Following Pamela VanMeer’s report on CHEX Newswatch of abuse at the facility, there’s been a public outcry for corrective action on the parties involved.
June 5th marks the end of the 2012-2013 membership year for the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN). To celebrate another fantastic networking year, the organization is hosting a great evening of laughter, fun, and music.
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