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Mix, mingle, and paint at Spirits and Splatters

Elaine DeCunha, owner of the Millbrook-based company Spirits and Splatters, guides a group of enthusiastic painters at an event at Boston Pizza Lindsay in January 2015. The company is offering more creative and fun social events in February and March in Peterborough and Lindsay.

If you’re shy, or a little worried about the first stroke, “Electric Elaine” DeCunha will take your hand and help you make a full swoosh across the entire canvas. It’s just the way she rolls.

Elaine wants your painting to be, simply said, remarkable.

Elaine DeCunha owns and operates Spirits and Splatters, a uniquely Canadian art-activity company based in Millbrook.

kawarthaCHOW: Learn the art of bread making

The key ingredient in all types of bread recipes is the flour. If you're a beginner, Chef Stefanie Martin offers a class at the PC Cooking School where she'll show you how to make a basic bread recipe. And make sure to try Elaine's recipe for fresh pizza dough — you'll never look at a frozen pizza again!

The smell and taste of freshly baked bread are among the most satisfying and comforting smells and tastes I know. Bread making is one of the oldest known cooked foods of humans. No matter how far back you look into history, you’ll find that people have always baked and eaten bread.

Musical theatre in Peterborough reaches its zenith with Rent

Shannon McCracken as Mimi Marquez and Carl Christensen as Roger Davis in the Art For Awareness production of Rent - The Musical, running from February 20-28 at Showplace in Peterborough (photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Over the past few months, there’s been a growing buzz about the Art For Awareness production of Rent – The Musical. Through social media and various media outlets, Rent has become one of the most anticipated theatrical productions of the year.

One look at the list of cast members and anyone familiar with Peterborough theatre knows this would probably be a successful show.

Knowledge is power – a review of Born Yesterday

David Adams, Mark Paton, Kellie McKinty, and Chuck Vollmar star in Born Yesterday, playing February 20th to March 7th at the Peterborough Theatre Guild (photo: Sam Tweedle for kawarthaNOW)

Beginning Friday, February 20th, the Peterborough Theatre Guild takes you back to post-war Washington DC, circa 1946, with directors Pat Maitland and Ian Burns’ production of Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. A thoughtful dramedy with colorful characters, Born Yesterday reminds us that knowledge is power.

Get growing on Seedy Sunday

With Seedy Sunday fast approaching, now is the time to start thinking about the types of seeds you want to start indoors. As a general rule of thumb, seeds should be started anywhere from two to six weeks before the last frost date, depending on the variety.

As the bitterly cold month of February continues, gardeners everywhere are counting down the days to spring. Although there’s no sign of the snow and cold going anywhere, it’s time to start thinking about what types of seeds you’re going to start indoors.

While it’s still a bit too early to start most types of seeds, it’s a good opportunity to get prepared. A general rule of thumb is to start seeds indoors two to six weeks before the last frost date.

Rick Fines finds new musical inspiration from home and family

Rick Fines has released his first new record in eight years and will celebrate with a party and concert at Peterborough's Market Hall on February 28th (photo: Jeremy Kelly of filmkelly.ca)

Peterborough’s own Rick Fines is back with his first studio album in eight years and will celebrate its release at the Market Hall on Saturday, February 28th, 2015.

The album is entitled Driving home and features electric guitar on every track, a wide range of themes, and an excellent assemblage of great players — who also happen to be Rick’s close friends.

Fifty Shades of No

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan star in Fifty Shades of Grey, which film reviewer Elliott Burton describes as a "turgid, alienating mess"

“The Worldwide Phenomenon Comes to Life!” exclaim the deceptively demure promotional posters coyly heralding author E.L. James’s erotic bestseller-turned-Valentine-baiting-film Fifty Shades of Grey.

“Life” is not a word anyone will associate with this turgid, alienating mess.

Show birds some Valentine’s love this weekend

During last year's Great Backyard Bird Count, the Snowy Owl was reported in unprecedented numbers across southeastern Canada. Snowies are expected to show up in higher numbers during this year's count as well, which takes place from February 13-16. (Photo: Diane McAllister)

Tens of thousands of volunteers in Canada and across the world are taking part in the 18th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) from February 13th to 16th, 2015. This free family-friendly event is for birdwatchers of all ages who want to count birds to support conservation.

Get ready for the growing season by testing seeds

GreenUp's Karen Elcombe holds seedlings that were planted just days ago. Now's the time to test seeds for germination to ensure you're ready to hit the ground running when it's time to plant in the spring. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough GreenUP)

As the winter drags on, a lot of us are eager to be outdoors and in the garden. While it’s far too early to start most vegetable plants indoors, one task you can do to chase away the winter blues is test seeds for germination.

Testing is a great way to determine the rate of germination of seeds saved from the last growing season, or that of leftovers.

A father’s perspective on sexual violence against women

Over half of Canadian women report having experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16

When I decided that it was finally time for me to write on this subject, I knew it wouldn’t be easy. The issue is inherently complex because of one thing: I’m a man.

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