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nightlifeNOW – October 26 to November 1

"Million Dollar Bash - Last Blast at the Red Dog" on Monday night is the final live music event at the Historic Red Dog Tavern in downtown Peterborough before it closes its doors for good, with performers including Ryan and Sam Weber (pictured in 2015), The Wild Cards, Electric City Ramblers, Hunter Street String Band, Vortexans, and many other special guests. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Every Thursday, we publish live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, October 26 to Wednesday, November 1.

If you’re a pub or restaurant owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.

With the exception of karaoke, we only list events with performing musicians. Venues may also host other events during the week (e.g., dancing, DJs, comedy shows).

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Amandala's

375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090

Coming Soon

Sunday, November 5
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh

Arthur's Pub

930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105

Thursday, October 26

8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman

Friday, October 27

8-11pm - Darren Bailey

Saturday, October 28

8-11pm - Brian Ferris

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450

Coming Soon

Saturday, November 11
7pm - Near The Open

Black Horse Pub

452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633

Thursday, October 26

7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips

Friday, October 27

5-8pm - Charlie Horse; 9pm - Woodhouse Crooks ft Bridget Foley

Saturday, October 28

5-8pm - A Black Horse Halloween ft Rick & Gailie; 9pm - A Black Horse Halloween ft Odd Man Rush

Sunday, October 29

4-7pm - Mark Beatty

Monday, October 30

6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn

Tuesday, October 31

7-10pm - Open stage

Wednesday, November 1

6-9pm - Ky Anto

Coming Soon

Thursday, November 2
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips

Friday, November 3
5-8pm - Tyler Cochrane; 9pm - Misfits in Action

Saturday, November 4
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm - 4 Lanes Wide

Sunday, November 5
4-7pm - Tom Eastland

Wednesday, November 8
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham

Boston Pizza Lindsay

435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008

Friday, October 27

8-11pm - Bread and Soul

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Canoe & Paddle

18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111

Saturday, October 28

7-10pm - Darryl Odderbreaux

Claymore Pub & Table

95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231

Thursday, October 26

7-10pm - Karaoke

Saturday, October 28

8pm - Dayz Gone

Coach & Horses Pub

16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006

Thursday, October 26

9:30pm - Open jam

Saturday, October 28

2-5pm - Gramps & Bonnie

Crook & Coffer

231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505

Friday, October 27

7:30-10:30pm - Jimmy Breslin

Saturday, October 28

3-5pm - The Skelligs

Dominion Hotel

113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954

Thursday, October 26

4pm - Gord Kidd

Coming Soon

Friday, November 3
7:30pm - Open Mic

Erben Eatery & Bar

189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995

Thursday, October 26

12:30-2:30pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean;

Saturday, October 28

9pm - Bootleg XXX (no cover)

Sunday, October 29

6-9pm - Open mic

Monday, October 30

4-6pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean

Tuesday, October 31

8pm - Karaoke Halloween Edition

Wednesday, November 1

8-11pm - Open mic

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Ganaraska Hotel

30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254

Friday, October 27

7pm - Alternative Ganny 3 Halloween Ball ft Theo Vandenhoff w/ BUSM, Emo Dad ($15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/686283681967)

Saturday, October 28

2-6pm - Spitfire Kings

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 2
8:30pm - Monkey Junk ($30)

The Granite

45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500

Coming Soon

Friday, November 3
5-8pm - Kirk Bates

Graz Restobar

38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343

Friday, October 27

8-10pm - Halloween Jam Night

Jethro's Bar + Stage

137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617

Thursday, October 26

6-8pm - BGO Presents: Vol X Jay Peters; 9pm - The Union

Friday, October 27

6-8pm - Chester Babcock; 8-10pm - The Goddamsels; 10pm - Nicholas Campbell and The Two Metre Cheaters

Saturday, October 28

6-8pm - Newberry Family Variety Hour(s); 8-10pm - Jay Coombes; 10pm - Tapes In Motion

Sunday, October 29

3-6pm - Open Blues Jam

Wednesday, November 1

8-10pm - Karaoke w/ Anne Shebib

Kelly's Homelike Inn

205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234

Friday, October 27

7-10pm - Cale Crowe

Saturday, October 28

4-8pm - Organ Eyes Kaos

The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge

1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980

Sunday, October 29

7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton

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Mainstreet Bar & Grill

1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094

Tuesday, October 31

7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Ross

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600

Thursday, October 26

7-11pm - Scareeoke

McThirsty's Pint

166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220

Friday, October 27

9pm - Live music TBA

Saturday, October 28

9pm - Live music TBA

Tuesday, October 31

8pm - Live music TBA

Wednesday, November 1

9pm - Live music TBA

Pie Eyed Monk Brewery

8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200

Coming Soon

Friday, November 10
9pm - Heavy Lindsay 2023 ft Veinduze, Cadillac Blood, Unkle Skurvey, Pound Of Flesh ($10 at door)

The Publican House

300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743

Thursday, October 26

7-9pm - SJ Riley

Friday, October 27

7-9pm - House Brand Trio

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078

Friday, October 27

7pm - Andy & The Boys

Saturday, October 28

8pm - High Waters Band

Red Dog Tavern

189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400

Friday, October 27

8pm - Live N' Loud: A Spooky Night of '90s Rock ft John Ellis, Alan in Chains, Nothing Serious, Bayside Dropouts ($10 at door)

Monday, October 30

8pm - Million Dollar Bash - Last Blast at the Red Dog ft The Wild Cards, Electric City Ramblers, Ryan and Sam Weber, Hunter Street String Band, Vortexans, and more

The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls

1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555

Saturday, October 28

8pm - Skaraoke w/ Danny Gee

Scenery Drive Restaurant

6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217

Saturday, October 28

5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey

Springville Tap n' Grill

2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994

Saturday, October 28

8pm - Halloween Night Party ft Andy and the Boys/Acoustically Hip

Taps and Corks on King

70 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-6634

Sunday, October 29

3-6pm - Harry Hannah (no cover)

The Thirsty Goose

63 Walton St., Port Hope

Friday, October 27

8pm-12am - Bruce Longman

Saturday, October 28

8pm-12am - Ian Clement

Nine Peterborough-area entrepreneurs graduate from 2023 ScaleUP program

The nine Peterborough-area entrepreneurs who participated in the 2023 ScaleUP program (holding plaques) along with Scotiabank's Ontario Central East district vice president Chris Skinner and Community Futures Peterborough executive director Devon Girard (middle back row) and Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark and Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal (right) during a graduation celebration at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough on October 26, 2023. (Photo: Heather Doughty for Community Futures Peterborough)

Nine Peterborough-area entrepreneurs were celebrated at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough on Thursday (October 26) during a graduation ceremony for the 2023 ScaleUP program, presented by Community Futures Peterborough in partnership with Scotiabank.

First piloted in 2022, the ScaleUP program is designed to provide business owners with the information they need to make key decisions about how to grow and expand their businesses in the community.

“For the past eight weeks, these ambitious business owners have participated in extensive one-on-one coaching alongside intensive classroom sessions to better equip them with the knowledge and tools to accelerate their business to the next level,” says Community Futures Peterborough executive director Devon Girard in a media release. “Today, each graduate is walking away with a customized roadmap to help guide them through the next phase of sustainable growth for their business.”

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The nine graduates of the 2023 ScaleUP program are Robyn Jenkins of Charlea’s Riverside Gardens, Tracy Logan of Logan Tree Experts, Angela Jones of Lakeshore Designs, RJ Kayser of Flow Spa, Robyn Ivory of Indigenously Infused, Brett Pritchard of The 3D Shoppe, Kollene Drummond of Well Grounded, Matt Anderson of Chemong City Greens, and Jena Trimble of Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Service.

“Scotiabank offers our heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the ScaleUP program,” says Ontario Central East district vice president Chris Skinner. “The support this program offers to participants is aligned to the tailored advice we deliver to our clients as they look to grow and expand their business. We are proud to have partnered with Community Futures Peterborough in supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in the community.”

Led by industry consultant Diane Richard and a team of regional experts including Savino Human Resource Partners, Holmes-Riseley CPAs and Tax Advisors, and a supply chain consultant, the program featuring extensive education into areas including financial management, supply chain optimization, people management, crisis control, organizational structuring, and creating effective policies.

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“The insights I learned through the ScaleUP program have sparked exciting new developments for my business,” says Indigenously Infused founder Robyn Ivory. “Aligning our goals with tangible practices doesn’t feel so daunting when guided by Diane and the ScaleUP program. Working and learning alongside a powerhouse of entrepreneurs has inspired me, to say the least.”

Matt Anderson, owner of Chemong City Greens, says he is now “better equipped for the leadership roles and business processes I’ll need to build upon to successfully grow and scale my business.”

“This program has provided me with the confidence and know-how to apply the tools and best practices needed to anticipate the many challenges entrepreneurs face,” Anderson adds. “Having the opportunity to learn from Diane and her years of leadership experience plus being in the room and learning from other Peterborough business owners has been very rewarding.”

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Providing small businesses in the city and county of Peterborough with flexible financing, Community Futures Peterborough is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), as part of the Community Futures Program.

The Community Futures Program supports 60 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Ontario — 36 in southern Ontario and 24 in northern Ontario — that offer free business counselling, loans for start-up and expansion of small business, strategic planning on local projects, and community economic development in rural areas.

“I want to congratulate the graduates of the ScaleUP program — your hard work and dedication are a testament of your commitment to your business and your community,” says Filomena Tassi, the minister responsible for FedDev Ontario. “Our government knows the value of rural economies and that is why earlier this year we invested a further $40 million into the 36 CFDCs so they can provide valuable programs, tools, and resources to help rural businesses thrive.”

Millbrook’s Pastry Peddler coming under new ownership

Pastry Peddler founders and co-owners Deanna Bell and Colin Hall have sold their popular Millbrook café and bakery to Wendy and Mark Bannerman. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Deanna Bell and Colin Hall have sold the Pastry Peddler in Millbrook.

The couple made the announcement on their Facebook page on Thursday (October 26).

“We have sold our business — our pride and joy!” the couple write. “It’s a bittersweet time for us, sad and happy all at the same time. We are excited for new beginnings not only for ourselves but for Pastry Peddler.”

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The new owners are Wendy and Mark Bannerman, known for their high-end women’s retail boutique on Charlotte Street in Peterborough.

The Bannermans will take over ownership of the popular café and bakery on November 27, although Bell and Hall say they will continue to be present at the business until December 23 to help with the transition.

After several years of selling at local farmers’ markets, Bell and Hall opened the Pastry Peddler at 17 King Street in 2010, with the name coming from Hall, a pastry chef and avid cyclist.

“I sat with that name for a long time until I eventually met Deanna and we created the space that is now known as the Pastry Peddler today,” Hall said in a 2021 interview with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.

“We wanted to create a space where people came together to celebrate good food and a feeling of togetherness,” Bell added.

Pastry Peddler co-owners Colin Hall and Deanna Bell celebrating their 10th year in business in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Pastry Peddler)
Pastry Peddler co-owners Colin Hall and Deanna Bell celebrating their 10th year in business in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Pastry Peddler)
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Best known for is pastries, coffees, soups, and breakfast and lunch menu, the Pastry Peddler is a popular destination not only for Millbrook residents but for cyclists on a popular cycling route stopping to refuel. In 2021, the Ontario By Bike network named Pastry Peddler as one of the best bicycle-friendly businesses in the Kawarthas Northumberland tourism region.

“We take great pride in what we have built with the help of past and present employees and our support systems but it’s time to pass the torch to the new owners,” Bell and Hall write on Facebook. “We want to congratulate Mark and Wendy and wish them the very best. We are happy with their vision and passion to keep Pastry Peddler thriving in this amazing community.”

Bell and Hall also thanked their customers for their patronage and loyalty over the years.

“The relationships we have built professionally and personally are something we hold so close and it has been such an incredible experience to be part of this community.”

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough seeking donations from local businesses for online auction fundraiser

Members of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) browse silent auction items at the organization's 2016 Holiday Gala and Auction Fundraiser. For the third year in a row, the networking organization is also hosting an online auction to help meet its goal of raising $15,000 in support of the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's programs and services for local women and children fleeing abuse and violence. (Photo: WBN)

The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) is seeking donations from local businesses for an online auction in support of the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s programs and services for local women and children fleeing abuse and violence.

The networking organization for professional women will be running the online auction from November 23 to December 7, as well as hosting its annual in-person holiday gala and silent auction on December 6 at the Holiday Inn Waterfront in downtown Peterborough.

The online auction will take place on Nonprofit Bidding, a secure online auction platform developed by a Haliburton company to support the fundraising efforts of non-profit organizations and charities.

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Donations for the online auction could include gift certificates, tickets, memberships, or items valued at $25 or more. To donate an item, complete the online auction donation form by Wednesday, November 15.

Donors are asked to hang on to donated items to arrange a pick up with the winning bidder once the auction closes.

Those who would prefer to donate an item to the in-person silent auction during the December 6 holiday gala can email social director Rebecca O’Rourke at social@wbnptbo.ca.

The Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) online auction in support of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton runs from November 23 to December 7, 2023. The the networking organization is seeking donations from the local business community to help meet the $15,000 fundraising goal. (Graphic: WBN)
The Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) online auction in support of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton runs from November 23 to December 7, 2023. The the networking organization is seeking donations from the local business community to help meet the $15,000 fundraising goal. (Graphic: WBN)
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WBN members have come together during the holiday season for more than 30 years to support the YWCA Crossroads Shelter, raising over $340,000. This year, the organization aims to raise $15,000 for the Crossroads Shelter, which provides emergency shelter, meals, counselling and personal care supplies for women and children. In 2022-23, the shelter supported 114 women and 45 children for a total of 6,715 nights.

In addition to operating the Crossroads Shelter and the Centennial Crescent second-stage housing community, YWCA Peterborough Haliburton also provides information, counselling and referrals, a 24-hour support and crisis line, the Support Team for Abuse Response Today (START) program hub, the transition support and outreach program, the family court support program, and the women’s well-being program offering one-on-one and group counselling, peer support, and life skills building workshops to help residents move forward with their lives.

Peterborough Theatre Guild premieres ‘Paradiso Inn’ by Peterborough playwright Hugh MacMillan in November

David Geene as Paradiso Inn owner Andre and Laine Williams as Jillian, one half of an urban couple who decide to stay at the northern Ontario inn which isn't exactly as advertised. Written by Peterborough's own Hugh MacMillan, "Paradiso Inn" will premiere on the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage from November 3 to 18, 2023. (Photo: John Gearin)

For the second production of its 2023-24 season, the Peterborough Theatre Guild is focusing on local talent by premiering an all-new, all-Canadian comedy written by Peterborough’s own Hugh MacMillan. Paradiso Inn runs for 10 performances from November 3 to 18.

An ensemble production, Paradiso Inn tells the story of an urban couple who go on a cycling getaway in northern Ontario to enhance their relationship. When they stop at Paradiso Inn — which has certainly seen better days — the couple become acquainted with the friendly though quirky characters who run the place.

Toss in a dour tourist official and the lovable housekeeper who makes a mess for the whole crew, the couple learn that there’s a lot more than meets the eye at the Paradiso Inn.

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“It’s ‘big city meets northern Ontario’,” explains MacMillan, who is also co-directing the play. “It’s about looking at the generosity of spirit. It’s a happy situational comedy, but I like to think that it has some meaning for people that we can look at our lives a little differently.”

Promising to make viewers both laugh and think, MacMillan describes Paradiso Inn as an “inspirational comedy” with a lot of surprises throughout the story. He also adds that the show is “painfully Canadian” with frequent use of Canadian songs, references to Canada, Canadian dialect, and T-shirts from Canadian bands.

MacMillan is no newcomer to penning comedy, having written sketches for fringe festivals and having both written and directed children’s plays for his own children’s schools. He has spent three decades in various roles in theatre from stage work and writing to acting and directing for local groups including the Guild, Union Theatre, and St. James Players.

Jeff MacNeil and Jack van Roosmalen as Leo and Jimmy, two old friends of Paradiso Inn owner Andre who seem to be constantly looking for ways to "fix up" the northern Ontario inn to get better ratings. Written by Peterborough's own Hugh MacMillan, "Paradiso Inn" will premiere on the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage from November 3 to 18, 2023. (Photo: John Gearin)
Jeff MacNeil and Jack van Roosmalen as Leo and Jimmy, two old friends of Paradiso Inn owner Andre who seem to be constantly looking for ways to “fix up” the northern Ontario inn to get better ratings. Written by Peterborough’s own Hugh MacMillan, “Paradiso Inn” will premiere on the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage from November 3 to 18, 2023. (Photo: John Gearin)

Written during the pandemic, Paradiso Inn was inspired by an actual “not as advertised” inn that MacMillan and his partner had once stayed at. The hopeful and inspiring themes of the play, however, were the result of MacMillan’s former career as a social worker and the “incredible efforts and resilience” he had witnessed in people who were making changes in their life.

“Conversations about life experience comes pretty easy to me because I’ve held lots of those really rich conversations with people who want to improve their lives,” MacMillan explains. “It’s always amazed me how well some people can turn their lives around after disastrous beginnings.”

With Mark Gray as co-director and Margaret Monis as production manager, Paradiso Inn stars James Burrell and Laine Williams as visiting urban couple Franklin and Jillian, David Geene as inn owner Andre, Jack van Roosmalen and Jeff MacNeil as Jimmy and Leo (Andre’s old friends who seem to be constantly looking for ways to “fix up” the inn to get better ratings), Terry Lucy MacNeil as unimpressed tourism official Alana spot checking the inn, and Bryanna Ostrander as a young ne’er-do-well housekeeper who “upsets everyone’s apple cart.”

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“What’s really amazing about this cast is that, with the exception of a few, most are newcomers to the theatre,” says MacMillan, adding that same goes for the production crew. “Some have just come to Peterborough in the last five years — others just in the last year and a half — so that’s amazing because we need new blood at the Theatre Guild.”

The playwright and co-director explains that, like most theatre and arts venues, the Peterborough Theatre Guild took a “real hit” over the last three and a half years since first closing to pandemic restrictions.

“Of course they lost a lot of their volunteer base, including actors, and it was tough to get people back to the stage, so the rhythm was really interrupted,” recalls MacMillan, adding the Guild is now back to the swing of things with a full slate of volunteers, actors, and crew members. “Everyone comes from a theatre background in other communities or in school, so it’s a really keen and very mature bunch.”

Laine Williams as Jillian, one half of an urban couple who decide to stay at Paradiso Inn in northern Ontario inn which isn't exactly as advertised, with Terry Lucy MacNeil as Alana, an unimpressed tourism official who is spot checking the inn.  Written by Peterborough's own Hugh MacMillan, "Paradiso Inn" will premiere on the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage from November 3 to 18, 2023. (Photo: John Gearin)
Laine Williams as Jillian, one half of an urban couple who decide to stay at Paradiso Inn in northern Ontario inn which isn’t exactly as advertised, with Terry Lucy MacNeil as Alana, an unimpressed tourism official who is spot checking the inn. Written by Peterborough’s own Hugh MacMillan, “Paradiso Inn” will premiere on the Peterborough Theatre Guild stage from November 3 to 18, 2023. (Photo: John Gearin)

While MacMillan himself hasn’t been on the stage since the pandemic, he has been in the audience for several shows over the past few years, including some professional plays in Toronto, where, he explains, he’s “picked up trends of the big city” for the production of Paradiso Inn.

“We’ve got quite a bit of tech in our play, which is where theatre is going,” he notes. “Even though it’s set in the woods of northern Ontario, we’ve integrated technology really well with lights and sounds — even offstage sounds.”

He jokes that while another up-and-coming fad in theatre is a minimalist set design, Paradiso Inn is not following that trend. The production’s design is a bit “unusual” with some taxidermy, but what else would one expect for a story set in the northern Ontario wilderness?

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The play’s unusual set, original story, and Canadian focus is unique for the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s 2023-24 season, contrasting with some of the internationally recognizable hits lined up for the rest of the season, including Todd Wallinger’s The Enchanted Bookshop and Joseph Stein’s Fiddler on the Roof.

“It’s a bit of a switch up for the Theatre Guild — it’s not a standard, well-known play,” MacMillan explains. “We really are going all out on being a new production and bringing a fresh tilt to the playbill.”

Paradiso Inn follows the premiere show of the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s 2023-24 season, God of Carnage, which MacMillan says is not an easy act to follow, though the cast and crew is up for the challenge.

Peterborough Theatre Guild marketing and communications board co-chair Lisa Devan and "Paradiso Inn" playwright Hugh MacMillan being interviewed about the Guild's 2023-24 season by Tricia Mason on The Morning Show on CHEX Global on August 16, 2023. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CHEX Global video)
Peterborough Theatre Guild marketing and communications board co-chair Lisa Devan and “Paradiso Inn” playwright Hugh MacMillan being interviewed about the Guild’s 2023-24 season by Tricia Mason on The Morning Show on CHEX Global on August 16, 2023. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CHEX Global video)

“The first play was a real knock out, so the pace has been set for us,” MacMillan points out. “We’re proud to be part of the playbill this year.”

Paradiso Inn runs from November 3 to 18 at the Guild Hall at 364 Rogers Street with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on November 3 and 4, 9 to 11, and 16 to 18, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on November 5 and 12.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors, and $22 for students, and are available now online at peterboroughtheatreguild.com or by calling 705-745-4211.

 

kawarthaNOW is proud to be a media sponsor of the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s 2023-24 season.

The original version of this story has been updated with new photos from a dress rehearsal, along with additional information about the characters in the play.

Where you can take your hard-to-recycle items in Peterborough

Adeilah Dahlke of Jigsaw Organizing Solutions, a member of Green Economy Peterborough, carries a bag of donations destined for a community program in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)

When getting yourself organized in the home and business, it is essential to focus on the decluttering process. Decluttering means removing unwanted or un-needed items from a cluttered area.

We have so many amazing resources in the Peterborough area which will help you divert your disposed items from the landfill. They can help you reuse/repurpose/recycle your old items, find a new home for the items, and ultimately help reduce the waste you have at home.

Start by finding new homes for your items.

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Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region and Vinnies are both fantastic options for donating unwanted items.

At its ReStores in Peterborough and Lindsay, Habitat for Humanity takes household goods, building supplies, tools, kitchens and cabinetry, furniture, scrap metal, sports equipment, vacuums, all electronics (whether working or not), and more.

At its stores in Peterborough and Lakefield, Vinnies takes household items, clothing, linens, hygiene products, working electronics, bicycles, and some furniture.

Both of these places are registered non-profit organizations, and contribute back to our local community.

A collection of small items you may not know you can recycle or donate, including glasses, a fluorescent lightbulb, earbuds, a travel shampoo bottle, and a battery. (Photo: Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)
A collection of small items you may not know you can recycle or donate, including glasses, a fluorescent lightbulb, earbuds, a travel shampoo bottle, and a battery. (Photo: Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)

Good Neighbours, YES Shelter For Youth And Families, One City Peterborough, One Roof Community Centre, Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, Food Not Bombs, Kawartha Food Share, and the Nogojiwanong/Peterborough Community Fridge are also wonderful local resources to support if you want to reduce the waste you create. Your items can find a new purpose by being used to support these community programs.

Next, choose to recycle your items. The City of Peterborough’s Waste Wizard on their website is a useful resource for identifying whether an item can be recycled or not. The wizard is a great starting point for quick answers.

Ready to take your decluttering to the next level? Here are some specialty recycling or donation programs that you may not be aware of.

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Batteries

Batteries of all shapes and sizes need to be disposed of with other household hazardous waste. They can be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Road or depending on the size, in the collection bins at GreenUP, Kingan Home Hardware, Staples, or Home Depot.

Chopsticks

Chopsticks can be recycled (used or new) at the Peterborough Public Library, where they’ve partnered with ChopValue, a company that repurposes chopsticks to make cutting boards and furniture.

Computers

Computers, accessories, LED/LCD monitors, network equipment and mobile phones can be donated to reBOOT in Peterborough. They will even clear off your data, and can provide a charitable donation receipt.

Chopsticks being dropped off at the Peterborough Public Library to be upcycled into furniture and cutting boards through ChopValue. (Photo: Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)
Chopsticks being dropped off at the Peterborough Public Library to be upcycled into furniture and cutting boards through ChopValue. (Photo: Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)

Textbooks

These can be dropped off at the new Textbooks For Change locations around Peterborough, all found at Trent University.

LED and fluorescent light bulbs

LED and fluorescent light bulbs can be recycled at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Road. Regular incandescent bulbs must go in the trash.

Grocery bags (plastic or reusable)

These are in high demand at thrift stores, where they can be used for purchases. Donate them to Vinnies or Habitat for Humanity.

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Medications (expired)

To properly dispose of old prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, drop them off at your local pharmacy.

Textiles

If you have old clothing or fabric that is not reusable (hole-y socks, for instance), drop them off at the Material Recycling Facility at 390 Pido Road.

Towels or blankets

Drop off old towels and blankets at the Peterborough Humane Society, where they use them to keep their animals cozy. They are in need of a wide range of items.

Dried-up pens collected in a plastic bag and being recycled at Staples through their Terracycle program. (Photo: Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)
Dried-up pens collected in a plastic bag and being recycled at Staples through their Terracycle program. (Photo: Adeilah Dahlke / Jigsaw Organizing Solutions)

Oral care packaging

Empty toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, and floss containers can be recycled through Terracycle, either through their mail-in program or at the drop-off bin at GreenUP.

Printer ink cartridges and pens, markers, and other writing utensils

These can be recycled at Staples.

Paint cans

These can be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at 400 Pido Road.

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Tires

Drop tires off at Canadian Tire. These tires will be recycled into rubber surfaces for children’s playgrounds.

Unused personal care items

Never-opened menstrual products, toiletries, and toothpaste and toothbrushes can be donated to a Personal Care Bank, open 24/7 for people to access personal care items when needed. There are two locations currently in Peterborough, at 509 Gilchrist Street and 14 Alexander Avenue.

GreenUP accepts donated unwanted jars to be used to promote refill stations at the GreenUP Resource Centre. Refilling your previously used bottles prevents plastic waste from reaching the landfill. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)
GreenUP accepts donated unwanted jars to be used to promote refill stations at the GreenUP Resource Centre. Refilling your previously used bottles prevents plastic waste from reaching the landfill. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

Who’s ready to reduce waste and get decluttering?

 

Adeilah Dahlke (she/her), owner of Jigsaw Organizing Solutions has been helping people declutter and organize their spaces since 2015. She is a member of GreenUP’s business program Green Economy Peterborough, and is passionate about creatively reducing the number of items being sent to the landfill.

Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough hires Scott Lale as its new executive director

Located at 290 George Street North in downtown Peterborough, Showplace Performance Centre has a 632-seat mainstage theatre including a large stage, orchestra pit, and green room as well as a lower-level multi-purpose room with a seating capacity of 100. (Photo: Showplace Performance Centre)

Showplace Performance Centre has hired Scott Lale as its new executive director, the not-for-profit organization announced on Wednesday (October 25).

Born in Brampton, the 55-year-old Lale has over two decades of experience in theatre operations and management, primarily in the City of Brampton where his roles included artistic director and executive producer, arts and culture manager, and supervisor of cultural and community engagement.

In his arts and culture manager role, Lale was responsible for Rose Theatre, Lester B. Pearson Theatre, Heritage Theatre, and Shakespeare in the Square, which he founded. He also has experience as a member of the board of directors for the Guelph Arts Council and the City of Guelph’s Cultural Advisory Committee.

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Lale became a professional actor at the age of 15 and has performed in and directed many shows. In 2002, he was accepted as a member of the Shakespeare’s Globe International Fellowship in London, England, where he received the Christopher Plummer International Fellowship from Shakespeare’s Globe Centre of Canada. In 2014, he was inducted into Brampton’s Arts Walk of Fame, alongside four others including actor Michael Cera, a Brampton native who credits Lale for helping him with his acting.

“Scott is just what Showplace needs right now to take it to the next level as a performing arts centre as we launch our audience development and strategic planning process,” says Showplace board chair Ken Doherty in a media release. “His experience as a classically trained performer, director, producer, and instructor is a bonus.”

As Lale transitions into the new role, which he began on Monday, he is working closely with Showplace’s interim general manager Wayne Bonner.

“I am honoured and incredibly excited to be working in this beautiful space with such an energized team and focused board,” Lale says. “I am feeling very lucky. Peterborough has such a vibrant and active arts community. Engaging with these folks is going to be so exciting.”

Lale replaces former general manager Emily Martin, who left Showplace in April after nine years to assume the position of artistic and administrative coordinator of Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre.

Peterborough police warn public about Taylor Swift ticket scam on Facebook

Superstar musician Taylor Swift is performing six concert dates in Toronto in November 2023 as part of her Eras Tour. (Promotional graphic)

Peterborough police are warning the public after several Peterborough residents have been scammed in a search for much-coveted tickets to Taylor Swift’s six concerts in November at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Police say they have received four reports in the past few weeks about fraudulent sales of tickets for the upcoming concerts. The frauds have occurred through Facebook groups or Facebook Marketplace and total almost $6,000.

In each case, the victim made a payment to the alleged seller who then either deleted their Facebook account or blocked the victim, leaving them with neither their money nor tickets.

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“Sadly, we see these types of frauds increase in relation to events such as high-profile concerts that are sold out,” says detective constable Ryan Black of the fraud unit. “We ask people to be extra cautious, especially if a sale or offer seems too good to be true.”

The fraud unit is also reminding people to be extra cautious about purchasing any items through online means including Facebook and Kijiji. Always try to exchange items and money in a public space and never meet anybody alone.

If you are the victim of a fraud, you can report it to Peterborough police through 9-1-1 in an emergency situation or at the non-emergency line 705-876-1122 or online at the Peterborough police website at www.peterboroughpolice.com.

What’s new on Netflix Canada in November 2023

Luther Ford as Prince Harry, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, and Ed McVey as Prince William in the sixth and final season of "The Crown," the only season to be produced following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The sixth season is expected to be set between 1997 and 2005 and will depict the premiership of Tony Blair, the death of Diana, the early relationship of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. The first four episodes of the final season will debut on Netflix on November 16, 2023. (Photo: Netflix)

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in November.

This first part of the sixth and final season of The Crown debuts on Netflix in November. Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her legacy and lineage as Diana dazzles the public in the final weeks of her life, and the monarchy faces a reckoning.

The first four episodes will be released on Thursday, November 16th, with the remaining sixth on Thursday, December 14th.

VIDEO: “The Crown” trailer

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The 2021 Korean survival drama series Squid Game, where 456 financially strapped contestants competed in a series of deadly children’s games to win a increasingly large prize, was a huge hit for Netflix during the pandemic.

Instead of a second season, Netflix is releasing the reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, where 456 real players compete in a series of games inspired by the original show for a prize of $4.56 million. Of course, the competitors eliminated in this series get to walk away from the game with their lives.

Squid Game: The Challenge premieres on Wednesday, November 22nd with new episodes released every week.

VIDEO: “Squid Game: The Challenge” trailer

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Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning 2014 war novel by Anthony Doerr, the Netflix series All the Light We Cannot See tells the story of Marie-Laure Leblanc (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind French girl taking refuge with her father and reclusive uncle in St. Malo, France and Werner (Louis Hofmann), a brilliant teenager enlisted by Hitler’s regime with an expertise in radio repair. Together they share a secret connection that will become a beacon of light that leads them through the harrowing backdrop of World War II. The series comes to Netflix on Thursday, November 2.

VIDEO: “All the Light We Cannot See” trailer

The Netflix coming-of-age animated musical comedy Leo stars actor and comedian Adam Sandler as the jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo who has has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students, including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. The family-friendly film premieres on Netflix on Tuesday, November 21.

VIDEO: “Leo” trailer

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Nyad is a biographical drama film that tells the true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream to swim 110 miles across the open ocean from Cuba to Florida. It was released in selected theatre on October 20 and will stream on Netflix on Friday, November 3rd.

Rustin is another biographical drama film, telling the story of American social activist Bayard Rustin who faced racism and homophobia as he helped change the course of civil rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington. The film will be released in selected theatres on November 3 before coming to Netflix on Friday, November 17th.

Netflix documentaries include Sly, which tells the story of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone, who has entertained millions for nearly 50 years with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises from Rocky to Rambo to The Expendables. This retrospective documentary offers an intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor-writer-director-producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog story with the indelible characters he has brought to life. Sly debuts on Netflix on Friday, November 3rd.

VIDEO: “Sly” trailer

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Oscar nominee Matthew Heineman’s documentary American Symphony follows celebrated musician Jon Batiste as he experiences his greatest professional success (he dominated the 2022 Grammys) at the same time his wife faces her greatest personal challenge (Suleika Jaouad is battling leukemia). The critically acclaimed film, which had its world premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival, debuts on Netflix on Thursday, November 29th.

Other Netflix films in November include Locked In (Nov. 1), The Killer (Nov. 10), The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive (Nov. 14), Best. Christmas. Ever! (Nov. 16), and Family Switch (Nov. 30). Other Netflix series in November include season seven of Selling Sunset (Nov. 3) and Obliterated and part two of season five of Virgin River (both on Nov. 30).

Theatrically released films coming to Netflix include A Knight’s Tale, The Addams Family, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and The Perfect Storm (all on Nov. 1), Chasing Liberty and The Great Wall (both on Nov. 7), Don’t Breathe, National Security, and Smile (all on Nov. 15), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Nov. 16), What a Girl Wants (Nov. 21), Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (Nov. 24), The Silencing (Nov. 29), and No Country for Old Men and Reasonable Doubt (both on Nov. 30).

VIDEO: New on Netflix Canada in November 2023

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in November by date, along with what’s leaving.

 

Coming in November (no release date specified)

  • Elena Knows (Netflix film) – As her Parkinson’s disease progresses, a woman leads a relentless investigation into finding those responsible for the sudden death of her daughter.
  • The Railway Men (Netflix series) – After a deadly gas leaks from a factory in Bhopal, brave railway workers risk their lives to save others in the face of an unspeakable disaster.
  • Replacing Chef Chico (Netflix series) – When a head chef falls into a coma, it’s up to his devoted sous-chef to keep their Filipino fine dining restaurant from closing down.

 

Wednesday, November 1

  • Hurricane Season (Netflix film) – When a group of kids finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town’s hidden secrets.
  • Locked In (Netflix film) – A kindly nurse tries to unlock the secrets of a coma patient’s injuries — and discovers the bitter rivalry, infidelity, betrayal and murder behind them.
  • Mysteries of the Faith (Netflix documentary) – A sweeping docuseries exploring the secrets of Christianity’s most legendary artifacts. From the Veil of the Veronica to the Holy Nails, these cherished objects have mystified and inspired millions for centuries, but only a few have seen them up close and personal. Until now.
  • Nuovo Olimpo (Netflix film) – In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theatre turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.
  • Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom (Netflix documentary) – Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend’s parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.
  • Wingwomen (Netflix film) – Tired of life on the run, a pro thief decides to retire — but not before one easy last job with her partner in crime and a feisty new getaway driver.
  • A Knight’s Tale
  • The Addams Family
  • Chained
  • Dear Evan Hansen
  • Love in the Wild: Season 1
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith
  • New Amsterdam: Seasons 1-5
  • Old
  • The Perfect Storm

 

Thursday, November 2

  • All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix series) – In the final days of WWII, the paths of a blind French girl and a German soldier collide in a story of the extraordinary power of human connection. Directed by Shawn Levy and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
  • Cigarette Girl (Netflix series) – A gifted artisan’s journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia’s clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.
  • Higuita: The Way of the Scorpion (Netflix documentary) – From poverty to soccer legend, this documentary captures the rise of Colombia’s René Higuita, his revolutionary career and the birth of “The Scorpion.”
  • Onimusha (Netflix anime) – With a demonic weapon in hand, a wandering swordsman-for-hire and a samurai brotherhood take on an uprising of the undead.
  • Unicorn Academy (Netflix family) – When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.

 

Friday, November 3

  • Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix anime) – Driven by a dream of revenge against the white father who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.
  • Daily Dose of Sunshine (Netflix series) – A kind-hearted nurse working in psychiatry goes above and beyond to be a ray of light for those under her care, despite the challenges coming her way.
  • Ferry: The Series (Netflix series) – Desperate for funds, Ferry Bouman stumbles upon a golden opportunity when a high-profile bust leaves a vacant position among Brabant’s top dealers.
  • Nyad (Netflix film) – The remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.
  • Selling Sunset: Season 7 (Netflix series) – Set in the world of LA’s high-end real estate, Selling Sunset follows the city’s most successful female realtors who all work under the same roof at The Oppenheim Group, the #1 agency in the Hollywood Hills and the Sunset Strip. They work hard and play harder, as they compete with the cutthroat LA market … and each other.
  • Sly (Netflix documentary) – His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
  • The Tailor: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Peyami’s feelings for Esvet intensify, forcing him to make the difficult choice between their love and his lifelong friendship with Dimitri.
  • Vacaciones de verano (Netflix film) – When two friends lose their jobs and find gigs as children’s entertainers at a luxury hotel, they sneak in their kids to give them a summer vacation.

 

Tuesday, November 7

  • Chasing Liberty
  • Face Off: Seasons 4-5
  • The Great Wall
  • The Improv: 60 and Still Standing (Netflix comedy) – The Improv turns 60 with original performances from today’s most celebrated artists and biggest concert acts, along with exclusive and rarely seen moments from one of the largest comedy archives. It’s a one-night event to honour artists who defined comedy and culture for decades… all while standing in front of a simple brick wall.

 

Wednesday, November 8

  • The Billionaire, the Butler and the Boyfriend (Netflix documentary) – How did a conflict between the world’s wealthiest woman and her daughter spiral into national scandal? This riveting docuseries tells the whole story.
  • The Claus Family 3 (Netflix film) – When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas. Can they do it?
  • Cyberbunker: The Criminal Underworld (Netflix documentary) – This documentary reveals how a group of hackers powered the darkest corners of the internet from a Cold War-era bunker in a quiet German tourist town.
  • Escaping Twin Flames (Netflix documentary) – In our digital era, why not turn to the internet to find your soulmate? Enter Jeff and Shaleia, the leaders of Twin Flames Universe who sell online classes that guarantee harmonious union with your destined partner. From the Emmy-nominated filmmaking team behind Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, comes Escaping Twin Flames, a three-part documentary series that pulls back the veil on Twin Flames Universe, a controversial online community that preys on people looking for love. With exclusive access to former members, the series reveals the horrifying stories of coercion and exploitation surrounding Twin Flames Universe – from encouraging stalking behaviour to manipulating gender identities. The series also documents the active efforts of family members to rescue their loved ones from Jeff and Shaleia’s web.
  • Robbie Williams (Netflix documentary) – After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.

 

Thursday, November 9

  • Akuma Kun (Netflix anime) – Akuma Kun, a boy raised by a demon, works with his half-human partner Mephisto III as paranormal investigators to solve various murder and mysteries.
  • Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre (Netflix documentary) – Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and other film luminaries look back at LA’s historic Egyptian Theatre as it returns to its former movie palace glory.

 

Friday, November 10

  • At the Moment (Netflix series) – This anthology series set during the pandemic follows 10 unique love stories of passion and heartache.
  • The Killer (Netflix film) – After a fateful near miss, an assassin battles his employers — and himself — on an international hunt for retribution he insists isn’t personal.
  • Team Ninja Warrior: Season 2

 

Tuesday, November 14

  • Criminal Code (Netflix series) – To crack the code of an investigation into a larger-than-life robbery, federal agents need to get creative.
  • Dubai Bling: Season 2 (Netflix series) – New relationships, new love and plenty of new drama as Dubai’s favourite frenemies ball out and fall out in epic fashion.
  • How to Become a Mob Boss (Netflix documentary) – Narrator Peter Dinklage guides you through this darkly satirical how-to guide that explores the rise and fall of history’s most notorious mob bosses — from Al Capone to Pablo Escobar — and their tactics for success.
  • The Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive (Netflix film) – This fall, in a clash of wheels and irons, stars of two Netflix sports series will face off in The Netflix Cup, Netflix’s first-ever live sports event featuring athletes from Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Full Swing. The Formula 1® drivers and PGA TOUR professionals will pair up to compete in a match play tournament at Wynn Golf Club at Wynn Las Vegas, The Netflix Cup is set to stream live on Netflix beginning at 3p.m. PT / 6p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 14th.
  • Suburræterna (Netflix series) – While chaos rules over Rome, established alliances are at risk as tensions rise with emerging clans. The world of “Suburra” takes a new turn.

 

Wednesday, November 15

  • Don’t Breathe
  • Feedback (PL) (Netflix series) – A former rock star with a faulty memory and a family in shambles, all due to his addiction problem, sets off on a frantic search to find his missing son.
  • Matt Rife: Natural Selection (Netflix comedy) – A new stand-up special from comedian Matt Rife.
  • Million Dollar Decorators: Season 1
  • National Security
  • Saving Hope: Seasons 1-5
  • Smile

 

Thursday, November 16

  • Best. Christmas. Ever! (Netflix film) – After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie’s life is too good to be true.
  • The Crown: Season 6 Part 1 (Netflix series) – Queen Elizabeth II reflects on her legacy and lineage as Diana dazzles the public in the final weeks of her life and the monarchy faces a reckoning.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife
  • In Love and Deep Water (Netflix film) – Romance, mystery and mayhem unfolds aboard a luxury liner heading for the Aegean Sea when a butler and a passenger try to solve a baffling murder.

 

Friday, November 17

  • All-Time High (Netflix film) – A con artist in dire need of cash and a woman with a crypto fortune hit it off. Is she the target of his dreams, or is the scammer about to get scammed?
  • Believer 2 (Netflix film) – A determined detective continues his search for the truth behind Asia’s largest drug organization and its elusive boss he has unfinished business with.
  • CoComelon Lane (Netflix family) – Join your favourite “CoComelon” characters on imaginative adventures as they explore feelings — and the world around them — in this story-driven series.
  • The Dads (Netflix documentary) – In this gentle meditation on fatherhood, brotherhood and manhood, five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard — the father of slain gay college student Matthew Shepard — for a weekend fishing trip in rural Oklahoma. As the men cast their lines into the river, they find common ground across racial, geographical and generational lines: their unconditional love for their children.
  • The Queenstown Kings (Netflix film) – After his father’s death, a washed-up soccer star returns to rural Queenstown and struggles to connect with his son, a promising player with big dreams.
  • Rustin (Netflix film) – Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
  • Sagrada Familia: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Haunted by the past, Gloria will stop at nothing to carve out a future for her family while new schemes and mysteries bubble up in the neighbourhood.
  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix anime) – Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, but learns he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. Then things get even more complicated.
  • Stamped from the Beginning (Netflix documentary) – Using innovative animation and expert insights, this documentary based on Ibram X. Kendi’s bestseller explores the history of racist ideas in America.

 

Monday, November 20

  • Shahs of Sunset: Seasons 1-2

 

Tuesday, November 21

  • American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story
  • Leo (Netflix family) – Adam Sandler is a lizard named Leo in this coming-of-age musical comedy about the last year of elementary school as seen through the eyes of a class pet.
  • What a Girl Wants

 

Wednesday, November 22

  • Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist (Netflix film) – When an up-and-coming stylist is found stabbed to death in his home, a young detective is given 20 days to solve the case. Inspired by true events.
  • High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – In season two of the immersive award-winning docu-series High on the Hog, host Stephen Satterfield travels across the United States to uncover how African-American cuisine has fuelled social justice movements, transformed communities and awakened cultural creativity in America in powerful and lasting ways.
  • Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix series, new episodes released weekly through December 6) – 456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of USD $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show — plus surprising new additions — their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.

 

Thursday, November 23

  • My Daemon (Netflix anime) – To save his mother, a kind-hearted boy and his tiny daemon friend set out on a journey across post-apocalyptic Japan as dark forces close in.
  • My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 6 (Netflix family) – Opaline has captured nearly all the power of Equestria, and time’s running out! Can the ponies team up with the dragons to save magic and restore peace?

 

Friday, November 24

  • A Nearly Normal Family (Netflix series) – The world of a seemingly perfect family shatters when a shocking murder proves that they’re willing to make desperate moves to protect each other.
  • Doi Boy (Netflix film) – A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client’s risky scheme that might lead to a better life.
  • I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me (Netflix film) – A writer’s career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona.
  • Last Call for Istanbul (Netflix film) – A chance meeting at the airport leads two married people to an unforgettable night full of excitement, desire, and temptation in New York City.
  • My Demon (Netflix series) – Chaebol heiress Do Do Hee is an adversary to many, and Jung Koo Won is a powerful entity superior to humans. However, one day, Jung Koo Won loses his powers. Forced to collaborate with Do Do Hee to regain them, sparks of romance begin to fly between them as they embark on this journey together.
  • Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
  • Wedding Games (Netflix film) – When Alex and Eva choose to exchange vows at the very spot they first crossed paths, a series of hilarious missteps derails their journey to the altar.

 

Monday, November 27

  • Go Dog Go: Season 4 (Netflix family) – Tag and her best friend Scooch love lending a paw to their friends around Pawston, whether it’s delivering cookie boxes or hosting the Dogcathalon!

 

Tuesday, November 28

  • Comedy Royale (Netflix series) – Hand-picked by Korean comedy icons, five teams of rising comics battle for a chance to host in a Netflix show — delivering nonstop, zany laughter.
  • Love Like a K-Drama (Netflix series) – Four actresses from Japan go to South Korea to audition and act alongside Korean actors for roles in a series of love stories. Will true romance follow?
  • Onmyoji (Netflix anime) – In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, a gifted mystic befriends a brilliant musician, and together they solve cases rising from the demonic realm.
  • Verified Stand-Up (Netflix comedy) – 10 comics. 10 sets. 1 show. Introducing: Verified Stand-Up, a new stand-up comedy series Filmed at Webster Hall in New York City, the series features 10 of the best comedians in the game: Asif Ali, Dulcé Sloan, Gianmarco Soresi, Isiah Kelly, Leslie Liao, Nimesh Patel, Robby Hoffman, Rosebud Baker, Sabrina Wu, and Vanessa Gonzalez. Over the course of two-episodes, discover your new favourite comedian.

 

Wednesday, November 29

  • American Symphony (Netflix documentary) – Oscar nominee Matthew Heineman’s film follows celebrated musician Jon Batiste as he experiences his greatest professional success (he dominated the 2022 Grammys) at the same time his wife faces her greatest personal challenge (Suleika Jaouad is battling leukemia).
  • Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (Netflix documentary) – This shocking docuseries about one of the biggest frauds in modern medical history exposes a thoracic surgeon famous for groundbreaking achievements in the field of regenerative medicine.
  • The Silencing

 

Thursday, November 30

  • The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (Netflix family) – Mr. Wolf and his crew of animal outlaws realize they’ll need to restore the city’s Christmas spirit to keep their annual holiday heist afloat.
  • Family Switch (Netflix film) – Jess and Bill Walker are doing their best to keep their family connected as their children grow older, more independent, and more distant. When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the family to wake up to a full body switch, on the morning of the most important day of each of their lives, can the Walkers unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal and soccer tryout? Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers and Brady Noon star in this family comedy directed by McG and based on the book “Bedtime For Mommy” by Amy Krouse-Rosenthal.
  • Hard Days (Netflix film) – Already running from a mess of problems, a desperate cop thinks he’s gotten away with a hit-and-run. But there was a witness, and they’ve got his number.
  • No Country for Old Men
  • Obliterated (Netflix series) – An elite special forces team must thwart a deadly threat in Las Vegas in this high-octane action-comedy series from the creators of “Cobra Kai.”
  • Reasonable Doubt
  • Virgin River: Season 5 Part 2 (Netflix series) – Mel adjusts to a different pace of life, Jack works to grow his business, and the town faces new threats as secrets begin to surface in Virgin River.

 

Leaving Netflix Canada in November

Sunday, November 5

  • Sister, Sister: Seasons 1-6

Sunday, November 12

  • Girlfriends: Seasons 1-8

Monday, November 13

  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Sunday, November 19

  • Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
  • Moesha: Seasons 1-6

Thursday, November 30

  • Mean Girls

 

All titles and dates are subject to change.

‘Porch Pirates for Good’ holding Halloween weekend food drive across Peterborough on Saturday

The fall 'Porch Pirates for Good' porch food drive to help restock the dwindling shelves at Kawartha Food Share takes place on October 28, 2023. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share / Facebook)

Peterborough’s ‘Porch Pirates for Good’ are back on Saturday (October 28) for their eighth semi-annual porch food drive to help restock the dwindling shelves at Kawartha Food Share.

On Saturday morning, people are asked to leave a bag of non-perishable food items on their front porch. Beginning at 9 a.m., volunteers will drive around the city, collect the donated items, and deliver them to the Kawartha Food Share warehouse.

In keeping with the ‘porch pirates for good’ theme, many of the volunteers will be dressed in pirate garb. Organizers ask people to mark their bag of donated items as being for Porch Pirates for Good so volunteers can easily spot it from the street (you can download and print the flyer below if you don’t have one).

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While any non-perishable food items are appreciated, items in the greatest demand include peanut butter, canned tuna, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned soup and stew, pasta and pasta sauce, and macaroni and cheese.

Other needed items include breakfast cereal, gluten-free items including pasta, and individually packaged school snacks for children such as apple sauce, fruit cups, and chewy bars.

Needed non-food items includie toiletries, feminine hygiene products, and diapers.

PDF: Porch Pirates for Good fall 2023 flyer
Porch Pirates for Good fall 2023 flyer

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Kawartha Food Share assists more than 7,600 people every month through 36 member agencies. Each month, the organization serves more than 4,500 children under the age of 18.

According to Food Banks Canada’s 2023 HunterCount report, there were a record-breaking 1.9 million visits to food banks in Canada in March, far surpassing last year’s then-record number of visits. Inflationary food costs, housing costs, low wages, and low provincial social assistance rates continue to be the main reasons people visit food banks, with an increasing number of newcomers to Canada also relying on them.

Instead of donating food, you can also help by making a monetary donation — for every $1 donated, Kawartha Food Share can purchase up to $3 worth of food. Volunteers will be able to collect cheques or cash during on October 28, or you can donate online at kawarthafoodshare.com.

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