August is here.
That means there’s one month left until school starts and we all want to savour these last precious days of summer.
For many of us, that means cramming everyone into the family vehicle (carving out a space for the dog) and heading out camping.
I can’t remember being with Judy Heffernan and not feeling completely enveloped in her warmth.
Whether it was an embrace, her infectious laughter or rock-solid demeanour, Judy always made you feel secure, honoured, and loved.
Recorded in Toronto during a cold slushy week in April, Kelly McMichael’s brand new EP Liminal is being released in the midst of summer — and the sound suits the season perfectly.
The five-song album has a pop-rock flair with sensibilities of ’90s femme-rock and a touch of ’80s synth tones.
This week, Peterborough City Councillor Keith Riel brought forth his concerns with Peterborough’s ugly “gateway”.
The land in question is located at The Parkway and Crawford Drive.
The Hootenanny on Hunter Street is billed as a “street festival for everyone.”
It’s all about celebrating Peterborough’s downtown arts, culture and local business. Bustling nightlife, excellent restaurants and shops, funky bars, and great coffee all make Hunter Street and the rest of downtown quite special.
Home to Muddy’s Pit BBQ, Keene is already known as a hotspot for barbeque in our region. On Saturday, July 20th, a BBQ competition, live music, and a road hockey tournament collide — making for a great way to celebrate everyone’s favourite summer cuisine.
The event runs all day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Keene Arena (24 Fourth St.). It’s a community fundraiser for the Keene Pumpkin Festival.
Music will be provided by five excellent bands including Bradley Boy’s new garage/blues/rock project Derby Melvin, Mayhemingways, Mississippi Grover, No Pussy Footing, and the always awesome Micronite Filters.
The Amateur BBQ Competition should prove to be tasty and fun, as men and women from Peterborough and area face-off for prizes and the glory of BBQ.
As technology evolves at a blistering pace, so too does our media diet and the methods for its subsequent consumption.
On Wednesday July 17, many generous restaurants, pubs, and cafés in downtown Peterborough will “Paint the Town Red” in support of the United Way of Peterborough and District.
The event has been organized by Michael VanDerHerberg, co-owner of the Silver Bean Café with his wife Andrea.
“The United Way helps those in need in our community and draws the non-profit community together in a cohesive way, bringing us together to think strategically about our community,” Michael says. “For that, we are thankful.”
Music lovers have a great opportunity to enjoy some excellent songwriting and musicianship on Thursday, July 18th at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough.
Newfoundland’s Matthew Hornell, now living in Halifax, celebrates the Peterborough release of his second full-length album “Have It All”.
The walls of Black Honey Dessert and Coffeehouse are covered in a pop-culture maelstrom that touches on Warhol and The Sex Pistols and even features visual cues to Shepard Fairey and the London Underground.
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