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.
Canada’s hardest-working country band comes to Peterborough
Reduce your use to save energy and money
While many doubt the forecasting ability of those who predict the weather for months ahead of time, the summer forecast that was issued several months ago was spot on for Ontario.
The calm before the storm
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.
See two rising Canadian pop stars at Peterborough Musicfest
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.
7 things not to miss at the Peterborough Folk Festival
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!
Taking the guesswork out of career planning for high school students
Cassie Peeters has wanted to be a doctor for as long as she can remember — she just wasn’t sure if she was cut out for it.
That’s why the chance to specialize her high school education in a health and wellness program appealed to her. Now she’s headed to university to learn about neurological and psychological studies before she takes that step into medicine.
The Kruger Brothers deliver new American folk
When you think of Europe, you probably don’t think about American roots music like bluegrass. The Kruger Brothers will change your mind when they perform at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th.
Blind faith revival – a review of Gimme That Prime Time Religion
Prepare to have your sins washed away in the blood of Jesus! The Reverend Bobby Angel returns to 4th Line Theatre in the revival of Gimme That Prime Time Religion, on now until Saturday, August 29th at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook.
Will our children remember the monarch?
It was this time last year that the GreenUP office came alive with butterflies. Our GreenUP Ecology Park staff went on a mission that involved searching out monarch caterpillars and transporting them back to our Aylmer St. office so the amazing transformation into butterflies could be witnessed first-hand.
Bridging the generation gap – a review of 4000 Miles
August often seems to be the most peculiar month for the Peterborough Theatre Guild, but it’s also often the most interesting. Perhaps because producing the last of its “off season” shows before the main season begins gives the Guild room to take risks and stage edgier productions.
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