If you were unable to make Toronto’s Fringe Festival last summer, you are about to get a second chance to experience it right here in Peterborough.
Elvira Kurt & Megan Fahlenbock engage in Parallel Play

In From the Cold returns on December 12 and 13
In From The Cold, “The Heart of a Peterborough Christmas”, is back for its 15th year on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m. at Market Hall.
Tips for becoming an eco-driver

For the past few months, I’ve noticed the fuel economy of my car growing steadily worse. A tank of gas wasn’t lasting nearly as long as it should be and I couldn’t figure out why.
I replaced the spark plugs and air filter — two small tasks that can sometimes make a big difference in the performance of the car.
Review – Romeo and Juliet: Superstar Ice Miners of Europa

For centuries, audiences have loved the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet, but this week Mysterious Entity brings the world’s most famous love story to the Peterborough stage in a new and exciting way with Romeo and Juliet: Superstar Ice Miners of Europa.
Small-town radio is comedy gold

Three local radio personalities have made it to the third round of CBC ComedyCoup, a national online comedy competition, with their comedy show concept they describe as “WKRP in Cincinnati meets The Office”.
No consensus – A review of Twelve Angry Jurors

Twelve Angry Jurors — an adaptation of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men that features a mixed cast of men and women — is a risky production.
Get on the bus – A review of Sunshine Express

One thing I’ve learned this year is that taking the 40-minute drive from Peterborough to Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon means I’m going to see some of the best theatrical productions that the Kawarthas has to offer. James Barrett and Sarah Quick, the artistic directors of Globus Theatre, consistently bring together the finest talent to a beautiful and unique theatre space.
Make your backyard bee friendly

By now, we’re all aware that bees and other pollinators are disappearing at an alarming rate. Staying abreast of this situation is crucial because bees provide important pollination services that ensure we have food on the table. If it weren’t for pollinators, our world would be a very different place.
musicNOW – November 2014
The weather is getting cooler, but there’s lots of excellent music heating up the venues of Peterborough and area. Here are some shows I highly recommend you check out throughout November (and a couple of end-of-October shows that I didn’t include in last month’s column).
Strangers on a Highway – A review of Fishing Buddies
The screeching sound of tires, the crashing of metal, and painful cries in the dark set the tone in the dramatic opening moments of Fishing Buddies, the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s submission for the Eastern Ontario Drama League (EODL) One Act Festival.
With the audience crowded into the Gwen Brown Studio like sardines, there’s a claustrophobic closeness as the lights go up to reveal broken car parts — and two battered and bleeding men on the stage.
Not quite the serene scene of afternoon fishing that I had imagined when I heard the title. This is just the first of a number of twists that the audience will experience in this well-crafted one-act play.


























