As I look at my favourite films of the past year, I seem to have assembled a list of stories that are intrinsically linked. Linked in their exploration of our relationship to the media and how we use it; in their depictions of performers acknowledging the deceptive and often cruel nature of their craft; and linked in their pursuit of a social truth that accurately represents the world that we live in.
Life Imitating Art: The Best of 2014
Surviving the deep freeze
After some mild holiday weather, winter has returned with a vengeance just as we head back to school and work. A frigid Arctic air mass has plunged southern Ontario into a deep freeze for this week, with temperatures will below the average values for early January. When combined with high winds, extreme cold can be hazardous or even life threatening.
Daddy Mack Blues Band bringing authentic Memphis blues to Peterborough
Peterborough is going to get a rare taste of authentic Memphis blues when the Daddy Mack Blues Band performs in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on Thursday, January 29th. Led by inspirational singer and guitarist “Daddy” Mack Orr, the band has been delivering no-frills urban blues for over 15 years.
musicNOW – January 2015
Welcome to 2015! Peterborough and the Kawarthas continues to grow as a musically creative region, with great local talent, visiting acts, and no shortage of excellent venues. Here are my picks for some shows coming up in January.
The Thirst is Real – A review of The Interview
Unless you’ve completely shunned social media for the last two months (and if you have, good for you) then you are aware of The Interview and the ever-growing chimera known as “the Sony Hack” or, as I’ve been calling it, “The Highlight of Entertainment Media in 2014.”
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in the Kawarthas
Depending on where you live in the Kawarthas, you can either leave your tree at the curb for pick up during the month of January, or you can drop your tree off at a landfill.
Winter bird-feeding tips
Last winter was especially difficult for birds and wildlife. The ice storm that affected parts of our region, coupled with extreme cold that lasted for weeks at a time, caused changes in wildlife — particularly bird behavior and migration.
Data obtained from Project Feederwatch, a citizen science program operated by Bird Studies Canada, showed certain species of birds were seen in large numbers much further south than usual, escaping the bitter cold and searching for reliable sources of food.
It’s all about stand up for Brent Butt
Comedian Brent Butt is a pretty big deal. Creator and star of the cult sitcom Corner Gas, Brent is one of the most famous faces on Canadian TV. This January, Canadian audiences will get a chance to see Brent Butt up close and personal when he takes his stand-up act on the road, including a stop in Peterborough at Showplace Performance Centre on Tuesday, January 13th.
Is $230,000 in stolen loot hidden near Bancroft?
Small-town Ontario has a reputation for being quiet and boring; however, beneath the surface our communities have as much history and mystery as any other place. One of the most pervasive of these mysteries is the location of the missing money from the 1961 robbery of the bank in Havelock, Ontario.
Fearing & White will warm up your winter (and your Valentine)
On Friday, February 13th, Stephen Fearing and Andy White are bringing their musical friendship to Market Hall in Peterborough, with local favourites Bowskill and Fewings opening the show.
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