kawarthaNOW has an exclusive interview with Serena Ryder, in advance of her sold-out July 3rd benefit concert in Peterborough. kawarthaNOW writer Josh Fewings is a long-time friend of Serena’s and he recently had a chance to chat with her about the music industry, about coming home, and about inspiration.
Art in the Street – July 2014
A tearful farewell to and a heartfelt celebration of Fynn Leitch at Artspace Peterborough
While it would not normally be the place of this article, I felt I would be remiss to not mention this occasion in the local art world.
From parking lots to paradise
One of the final steps when a new building is constructed is the paving of the parking lot. Heavy equipment is brought in and a thick layer of asphalt is laid down, creating a smooth surface for vehicles.
While paving is good for drivers, it does have drawbacks for the environment. Water, which once was able to freely soak into the ground, now has nowhere to go. This water ends up as storm water and flows into the nearest catch basin.
Getting to Know You
We define ourselves every day by making choices about how we present ourselves. Our hair. Our clothes. The way we sit. The way we stand. The face we show to the world.
These choices can say a lot about who we are, and it can render us invisible.
In eighth grade, Nicole Cooper began paying attention to appearances, carrying around a sketchbook and drawing people in public spaces with regularity. Her Toronto upbringing gave her excellent opportunities to do so.
“The subway is a good place to learn how to draw people,” she says.
By then, Nicole had already committed her life to being an artist.
She grew up in an artistic family. Her mother, a watercolour painter, showed her how to use paint and brushes. Her father, a professional photographer, taught her about light, colour, and composition. They had an art room at the back of their house.
Beethoven on Stoney Lake
There’s a new partnership on Stoney Lake — one that promises to enhance the lake’s sights and sounds.
With the support of Viamede Resort, Kawartha Land Trust and the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) have come together to bring you a unique concert experience called “Fresh Airs on Stoney”.
Filming Peterborough
As local filmmaker Brian Mitolo observes, “the most visual art form is sometimes the least visible.”
While Peterborough is well known for its music, art and theatre community, often the city’s contribution to film gets looked over.
Local business achieving environmental excellence
There are many businesses in Peterborough that are adopting more sustainable practices, taking on efficiency projects and adapting to the new business climate by considering the three pillars of sustainability, people, planet and profit.
The Green Business Peterborough Program offers a support network, a self-assessment, resources and tools for businesses that want to become more resilient.
Green Business Peterborough is an environmental recognition program of The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and GreenUP that encourages businesses to formulate goals and a plan of action that will help move businesses down the path to environmental sustainability.
Summer watering tips for a healthy lawn
The front part of my lawn, closest to the road, has been a write-off up until now. Between the water from the neighbour’s sump pump and the wet spring, it’s been a mucky mess. So wet, in fact, that last week the lawn tractor required a push to get out of a rut it sank into.
Where should we meet?
Is there an ideal place to hold a business meeting with a client?
Well, it depends on the type of business you and your clients own — and let’s also not forget their tastes.
Not just Neil Young’s sister
Astrid Young may be the sister of world-famous Canadian rocker Neil Young, but she continues to pave her own way in music and will be performing at The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-748-6167) on Friday, June 27th at 9 p.m.
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