As technology evolves at a blistering pace, so too does our media diet and the methods for its subsequent consumption.
Brave New World: The Small Screen Revolution
Peterborough restaurants to “Paint the Town Red” with generosity
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.”
Newfoundland’s Matthew Hornell returns to Peterborough
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”.
Art on the Street – July 2013
“My First Art Show” by Jonathan Hall at Black Honey
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.
Music (and food!) for every taste at Peterborough Ribfest
The 11th Annual Peterborough Ribfest features succulently prepared ribs and sauces, but among the meaty festivities and sweet-smelling smoke, there will be even more to enjoy at Millennium Park this weekend.
There will be eclectic offerings from great local restaurants, including The Shish-Kabob Hut, The Works, Dr. Hunger, Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine, The Nutty Chocolatier, Ariyana, and The Silver Bean Cafe.
After all of the great food, you’ll certainly want to leave room for the excellent array of free live music featured in the park all weekend.
kawarthaCHOW – It’s Strawberry Season
Good things grow-oh-oh in Ontario, and right now we’re in prime strawberry season.
Ontario strawberries are widely available and they’re a sure sign that summer is finally here.
Are We Really Progressive?
When I was a teenager, I wasn’t very open minded. I grew up in a small farming town surrounded by other small farming towns. Most everyone in town was white, and the only thing considered taboo was if your neighbour bought a car that didn’t say Ford, Dodge or Chevrolet on the hood.
KNosh News – July 2013
Grandfather’s Kitchen
Thomas Olszewski has recently opened a new restaurant in Peterborough at the corner of Townsend and Rubidge Streets. Grandfather’s Kitchen is Anishenabi (First Nations) owned and operated and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
For breakfast, the current menu features lots of omelette varieties, hash browns, and whole grain sourdough bread.
Ashburnham Ale House – Craft Beer Cafe
Some of the best ideas are born from a day of cycling.
That, and good food and drink — shared with family and friends.
If you’re Scott and Nollie Wood, you spin that passion for what you love most in life and create one of East City’s most anticipated developments since the completion of the Lift Locks.
Situated amidst the backdrop of the Rotary Trail in the historic village of Ashburnham, the appropriately named Ashburnham Ale House is a reflection of all that the Woods hold near and dear: food and drink made in the time-honoured traditions of smoking, curing, and small-batch brewing, shared amongst friends and community in a setting that’s warm and welcoming.
Brant Basics – A pillar of downtown Peterborough for 49 years
2013 is rapidly shaping up to be a milestone year for Brant Basics.
In addition to celebrating its 49th year in operation, the intrepid company is embarking upon an innovative merge with Dave Curtis of office furniture retailer Dave’s At Work.
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