On Saturday, February 6th, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is thrilled to welcome Canadian violinist Erika Raum to Showplace Performance Centre for “Erika’s Violin” — a special performance of the concerto written especially for Erika by her mother.
Violinist Erika Raum visits Peterborough for a special performance on February 6
Founder of world’s first T-shirt bakery to speak in Peterborough
Johnny Earle, founder of the independent clothing line Johnny Cupcakes, will be speaking at the Market Hall on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Trudeau praises Peterborough for supporting the Muslim community
During a visit to Peterborough’s only mosque earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised residents for their support of the local Muslim community after Peterborough’s only mosque was firebombed last November.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Peterborough mosque
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Peterborough on Sunday, January 17th, 2016, accompanied by Peterborough-Kawartha MP and Minister of Democratic Institutions Maryam Monsef, to meet with the board of the Kawartha Muslim Religious Association (KMRA) and to visit the Masjid Al-Salaam mosque.
It’s Snowmobile Safety Week
While snowmobile enthusiasts are thrilled with all the snow, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers to ride safely. Snowmobile Safety Week starts today and runs until Sunday, January 24th.
Peterborough County-City Health Unit reports first local flu case of the season
The Peterborough County-City Health Unit has reported the first local lab-confirmed case of seasonal influenza.
The dog days of marriage – a review of Sylvia
The love triangle is a plot device that has the potential to create drama in any production. However, when that love triangle is between a man, a woman, and a dog, it creates a whole new world of possibilities. One filled with awkwardness, laughter and raw emotion, as is the case with the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s latest production Sylvia.
Making Peterborough the mural capital of Ontario
The City of Peterborough and the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) want to bring public art to downtown Peterborough. They’ve invited downtown property owners to offer locations where artworks can be installed.
Reinventing the songs of 54-40
54-40 are one of Canada’s longest standing and most successful rock bands and they return to Peterborough on Tuesday, January 19th at Showplace at 8 p.m.
Theatre at a glance: Dazzle Ships
Do you remember the 1983 album Dazzle Ships by British pop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark? Probably not. Most people don’t. However, it’s an album that has always stuck with Ryan Kerr, artistic director of The Theatre on King.
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