Beautiful, talented, and focused, local singer-songwriter Chelsey Bennett is equal parts style and class. It’s little wonder that she has become one of the most talked about performers on Peterborough’s musical landscape.

One of the area’s busiest artists, Chelsey has performed at dozens of festivals, venues, concerts, and benefits over the past two years.

Still a relatively recent phenomenon, online dating has become an increasingly acceptable part of our modern society. For millions of people worldwide, it has become the easiest way to connect with other singles in your area. But much like a game of Russian roulette, it’s a risk where anything can happen.

It’s all about the music and the fans for Doc Walker, which has been called Canada’s hardest-working country band. Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw, supported by touring members Brent Pearen and Steve Broadhurst, bring their musical work ethic to Del Crary Park on Saturday, August 22nd for the final concert of Peterbourgh Musicfest’s 29th season.

I have always considered a theatre to be a sacred space. There is something especially awe-inspiring in the hush and stillness of an empty performance hall. I have a ritual of sorts at Showplace: after a performance, when the lights have dimmed and the audience has filed out, I often stand on the apron of the stage in the cathedral-like expanse, taking in the majesty of a place that has been host to an endless parade of performance magic.

Francesco Yates and Tyler Shaw, two young and rising Canadian pop stars who are each releasing debut records in September, are performing on a double bill at Peterborough Musicfest at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19th.

Peterborough’s 26th annual folk music festival kicks off on Friday, August 21st with a ticketed concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146), followed by an entire weekend of free concerts and more at Nicholls Oval Park (725 Armour Rd., Peterborough). Here are seven things you don’t want to miss!