Despite the recent resignation of Artistic and Executive Director Nick Ferrio, the board of directors of the Peterborough Folk Festival is confident and optimistic about the festival’s future.
Despite resignation, board confident about folk festival’s future
Peterborough SPEAKS – Margot Austin
Instead of striving to be stronger or strongest, strive to be softer and kinder. Kindness is a miracle.
Margot Austin is an editor, writer, and interiors stylist who is currently senior design editor at Canadian House & Home magazine.
Russell deCarle has a musical home in Peterborough
Russell deCarle is returning to Peterborough, along with guitarist Steve Briggs and accordion maestro Denis Keldie. The Russell deCarle Trio will grace the stage in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on Friday, March 20th.
Big Star Otto
Big Star Otto is the conclusion to Elephants Never Forget, the graphic novel trilogy created by Millbrook illustrator Bill Slavin. It’s an immensely entertaining adventure story, with fantastic artwork that’s detailed, energetic, and packed with visual humor throughout. It’s a perfect fit for emerging and reluctant readers looking for a strong visual narrative to help them through a book.
musicNOW – March 2015
It may be hard to believe, but winter will be over soon! While we’re waiting for spring to arrive, here’s a sampling of great shows happening in Peterborough and the Kawarthas that’ll keep you warm.
Taking small steps to protect our water
We’re all tired of the cold. Records have been falling daily as wave after wave of arctic air drains south. We’re not the only ones suffering, however. Locations as far south as the Florida Keys have been bundling up against the cold temperatures.
Locally, the effects are certainly being felt as well. A weekend news report shed light on grebes.
Peterborough SPEAKS – What doesn’t break you makes you stronger
On Wednesday, April 15th at Peterborough’s Market Hall, you can support people with mental health issues by listening to six compelling and innovative people share their stories of overcoming adversity.
“What doesn’t break you makes you stronger” is the theme of the fifth annual Peterborough SPEAKS series, a fundraiser for mental health therapy presented by the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation.
The oldies are back in the Kawarthas
Do you miss listening to “the oldies”? If so, you’ll be happy to learn that well-known Peterborough broadcaster and author Gordon Gibb has brought them back to the Kawarthas with his new online streaming service at yourkawarthaoldies.com.
Mix, mingle, and paint at Spirits and Splatters
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 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.
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