There is something to be said for the impact derived from putting all of one’s eggs into one basket.
Such was the case Friday (June 10th) at Jackson Square on Peterborough as what was the Peterborough County-City Health Unit hosted not one but three major events: the official reveal of the public health agency’s new name, the opening of Myrtle’s Kitchen and, later in the day, the hosting of a community open house at its relatively new location.
Peterborough’s Pathway of Fame, which honours people from the area who have made contributions to the arts and humanities, has announced 11 new honourees to be inducted this fall — including Juno award winner Serena Ryder, former Peterborough mayor Sylvia Sutherland, former city councillor Paul Wilson, 4th Line Theatre artistic producer Kim Blackwell, local clown and musician Dan Fewings, and businesswoman and volunteer Erica Cherney.
When you walk into Delectable Fine Foods (13-550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, 705-750-1200), the first thing you see is the cheese.
As the final event of its successful current season, New Stages Theatre Company is presenting a staged reading of the compelling and provocative play Late Company by Toronto playwright Jordan Tannahill.
Faces by 2 just opened their new retail studio last week.
Owners Rosie Salcido-Schmidt and Evangelina Rodriguez do face and body painting, airbrush glitter and henna art, make up, and lashes. The new studio will also sell makeup and face painting supplies.
In this four-part series, local musician and greasy spoon expert Washboard Hank guides his daughter, food writer Eva Fisher, through some of the best diners in Peterborough. This final installment features East City Coffee Shop.
A few years ago I remember asking Paul Downs, president of the Millbrook-based telecommunications company Nexicom, why he feels such a deep connection the James Fund for Neuroblastoma Research.
I am one half of Mayhemingways — a Peterborough-based fuzz-folk alt-country duo with elements of bluegrass, old-time, and Cajun music. Until late July, my bandmate Benj Rowland and I have embarked on a cross-Canada tour from Peterborough to St. John’s to B.C.. My mission with this bi-weekly column is to give you a window of what it’s like to tour our fair country, with stories and happenings from the road.
June remains a busy month for the visual arts as seasonal sites open up and larger galleries launch new summer exhibits. We’re covering the height of the Kawarthas, from Haliburton to Cobourg, this month.
The region we live, work, and play in is rich with opportunities for outdoor recreation and alternative transportation routes.
This Saturday, June 4th is International Trails Day, and communities throughout the region are encouraging residents to walk, run, hike, and cycle the well-developed trail systems that Peterborough City and County have to offer.
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