The Middle East is comprised of 18 countries and 12 languages and is the birthplace for major religions that are practiced worldwide. It’s a very economically, politically, culturally and religiously sensitive area and the conflict there has been felt for generations. One thing that the people of the Middle East — Jews, Muslims, Christians and all people in-between — can agree on is that the food is amazing and was part of the “clean eating” diet well before it became a major food trend elsewhere.
kawarthaCHOW – Lemon Couscous
Art in the Street – August 2014
Brianna Gosselin is living the dream
Brianna Gosselin has a pretty good thing going. Her downtown studio at 384-1/2 George St. is a surprising oasis in the heart of downtown Peterborough. Although the front door to the building is right on a busy stretch of George St. between Hunter and Simcoe, the second floor walk-up backs onto a European-style courtyard with a pleasant smattering of trees and greenery.
musicNOW – August 2014
I’m not sure if there’s been a month with quite as much music going on as August in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
There are free outdoor concerts all over the place and live music bars are chalk full of acts. Even some small restaurants have great live music.
With that in mind, here’s a guide to some things coming up during the last full month of summer.
Comic Brutality – A review of Guardians of the Galaxy
I find it difficult to pass violence off as comedy. Long gone are the dusty antics of The Three Stooges, with pratfalls so lumbering that the sheer creaking ineptitude of their execution was half the fun of the slapstick. Now, with technology being as capable as it is, we must endure a never-ending freight train of grotesquely muscled-up punches to the face — all in the name of a good high five while we leave the theatre energized from witnessing a plethora of mass destruction in the name of escapist recreation.
Publisher’s Picks for the August Long Weekend
kawarthaNOW.com Publisher Jeannine Taylor gives her top 10 choices for events happening in the Kawarthas during the Civic Holiday long weekend. From Bancroft down to the Lakeshore, take this whirlwind tour of what’s on now.
Nature Nocturnes Getting Families Outdoors
Back in April, the Nature Conservancy released the results of the first global survey to capture not only how much time kids spend outside, but also parents’ perspectives on the importance and benefits of time spent in nature.
The survey, which was funded by Disney, included parents of children between the ages of three and 18 in the U.S., Brazil, China, France and Hong Kong and had some very interesting results.
kawarthaICON – Robert Winslow
The drive down Zion Line, just minutes away from the main streets of Millbrook, is like driving through a scenic time tunnel. Tall trees line the road, creating a canopy of leaves like a covered bridge, which cuts through green fields that sprawl as far as the eye can see. It’s the perfect journey to mentally prepare visitors for Winslow Farm, the location of the nationally renowned 4th Line Theatre.
50 years of Trent University
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Trent University in Peterborough. Located on over 1,450 acres on the banks of the Otonabee River, Trent’s Peterborough campus is known for its award-winning architecture in a beautiful natural setting. With over 6,700 undergraduates in Peterborough (and more than 800 at its Oshawa location), Trent has been ranked as one of the top undergraduate universities in Canada.
I do and you should too – A review of Do You Take This Man?
I walked out of the Globus Theatre’s production of Do You Take This Man? with my face still wet from tears. Tears from scenes so funny that I cried with laughter. Tears from drama so raw and powerful that I was overcome with emotion. Looking at the theatregoers who were exiting the theatre, I could tell that I was not alone; smiles and tears from an appreciative audience seemed to be in style that night.
Dusk Dances returns to Peterborough
In just two years, Dusk Dances has become a must-see event for Peterborough audiences looking for something different to do on a summer’s evening. This fun-filled evening of magical dance, physical theatre and music is celebrating its 20th anniversary by bringing back some of their best dances ever, along with new work never before seen.
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