In January, The Cork and Bean in Peterborough is offering a series of tasting workshops including whiskey and scotch. Whiskey and wine consultant Nick Cardwell (at back), will lead the tastings, which include charcuterie. (Photo: The Cork and Bean)
This month, food writer Eva Fisher clinks her glass to whiskey and scotch tastings at The Cork and Bean in Peterborough, steers into Riley’s Bar and Grill in Bobcaygeon, cooks with class with The Spice Co., and discovers that apple pies may not actually have to contain apples with the Cavan Monaghan Libraries’ Cookbook Club.
Pop a cork at The Cork and Bean’s upcoming whiskey tastings
Whiskey, charcuterie, and a story. What could be better than that?
The Cork and Bean (382 George St N, Peterborough, 705-742-0144) has two tasting events coming up: “Whiskey Tasting: Around the World”, taking place on Friday, January 17th at 7pm, and “Scotch Tasting”, which you can enjoy on Friday, January 31st at 7 p.m.
The tastings cost $50 per person (plus HST), which includes charcuterie. Nick Cardwell, who previously held the enviable job of product taster at the LCBO, will guide participants through the nuances of each whiskey and scotch.
Whiskey and scotch tasting events at The Cork and Bean offer a chance to try something new in a fun and relaxed setting. (Photo: The Cork and Bean)
Steve Francis, co-owner of The Cork and Bean, says that whiskey and scotch fans will learn a lot from Nick.
“He has a great palette and the ability to describe subtle differences in flavours. He explains how each whiskey or scotch is distilled and barrelled and why those flavours exist in that particular whiskey.”
The tastings allows people to try new whiskeys and scotches without the risk (and hefty price tag) of buying a bottle.
“The average price of the whiskeys is $80 to $120 a bottle,” Steve notes. “It gives people an opportunity to understand the different nuances between whiskeys and have the opportunity to taste whiskeys they might not otherwise try.”
Steve says it’s also a great time.
“It’s a fun couple of hours out, either on your own or with people you like to hang out with.”
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Not a fan of whiskey or scotch? The Cork and Bean has a number of tasting events in the works, including wine tastings and a mystery beer tasting.
“You buy a flight of four beers, you are told and shown the cans that those four beers came from, and you need to try to determine which beer in front of you belongs in which can,” Steve explains.
You can learn about upcoming tastings at The Cork and Bean on Instagram or Facebook.
Riley’s Bar and Grill set to open in Bobcaygeon
Riley’s Bar and Grill, which opens in Bobcaygeon on February 1, 2020, overlooks the water. (Photo: Riley’s Bar and Grill)
A new bar and grill is opening in Bobcaygeon. Don and Laurie Riley will open the doors to Riley’s Bar and Grill (50 Canal St E, Bobcaygeon, 705-738-1802) on Saturday, February 1st.
Christine Eliopoulos, owner of Eggsmart (40 Bolton St, Bobcaygeon, 705-731-0101), will run the kitchen.
The new restaurant will offer what Don describes as “high end pub food with a twist.”
Owners Don and Laurie Riley will also be hosting a grand opening of Riley’s Bar and Grill on the May long weekend. (Photo: Laurie Riley / Facebook)
The menu will include chili in a bread bowl, house-made nachos cut into Riley’s signature steer logo, and their signature Riley’s bread, which Christine describes as “crispy on the outside, fresh in the middle with a taste that you’ll remember forever.”
“It’s actually unbelievable,” Don adds.
The steer logo is important to Don. It references his other business, Steertech Performance, but it’s also a nod to his father, a farmer who loved the steer logo and always wanted to put it up in the farm laneway. Don says he takes inspiration from him.
The Riley’s Bar and Grill steer logo references Don Riley’s other business, Steertech Performance, and is also a nod to his farmer father. (Logo: Riley’s Bar and Grill)
“He loved work and looking after things,” Don recalls.
Riley’s Bar and Grill is scheduled to open on February 1st — the day before Don’s father’s birthday — for the Superbowl.
However, they will also host a grand opening on the May long weekend, which will feature live coverage from local radio stations and a performance by Tammy J. Wilde.
Spice up your cooking skills with The Spice Co.
At The Spice Co. cooking classes, tasting your creations is a must … unless you’re taking the Gone to Pot THC cooking class! (Photo: The Spice Co.)
Looking for a fun way to up your cooking game? The Spice Co.’s Chef Brian Henry offers a variety of cooking classes, including Filipino, Italian, Mexican, Cajun and even a “Gone to Pot” THC cooking class.
Brian has worked as a chef for 36 years. His work has taken him across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Turks and Caicos, and Belize. He is a food writer, has appeared on a number of television shows and commercials, and is currently working to launch his own line of cookbooks.
He also works in emergency food service, providing meals to communities that have been evacuated due to environmental, climate or social emergencies like forest fires and flooding. Through this work his team has provided 10 million meals over the past six years.
Cooking classes offered by The Spice Co. cover a variety of cuisines including Filipino, Italian, Mexican, and Cajun. They offer the chance to learn about new techniques and ingredients in a fun and relaxed environment. (Photo: The Spice Co.)
Brian started The Spice Co. as a retail line of spices, but since then the company has expanded. Cooking classes are hosted at the Angle Iron Kitchen (15 Charlotte St., Lakefield, 705-875-0428).
Brian says that the classes are a great way to experiment in a low pressure environment.
“We might make some mistakes but we learn from our mistakes,” he explains. “Then when you go home with the recipe package from the class, you just have a little more confidence in preparing those dishes or working with those ingredients that you may not be familiar with.”
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It’s not just about recipes and ingredients though.
“You get to understand a little bit of the body mechanics required for preparing the foods, the way your fingers or hands have to work, and the different knife skills that might be required.”
Home cooks interested in learning about international flavours might want to try “Thrilla in Manilla”, a Filipino cooking class. Brian got many of the recipes for this class from his mother-in-law, who he describes as “hands down one of the best cooks I know.”
The recipes covered include Adobo, Arozz caldo, and Pancit. “Thrilla in Manilla” is next offered on Thursday, January 30th from 6 to 10 p.m.
Those looking for an easy upgrade to their everyday meals will want to try “The Spice Trade” class, which takes place on Thursday, January 23rd from 6 to 10 p.m.
“It’s a class that has a blend of flavours that go all over the world,” Brian says. “We have Bengali flavours, Mediterranean flavours, tagines, achioji from Mexico, and then we bring in some different Chai spices and ginger — but we blend those with chocolate. There are a lot of different ways that you can work with spices and incorporate them into the different North American style preparations that we’re more familiar with.”
Head to The Spice Co.’s Facebook page for a full listing of upcoming cooking classes.
Try and taste new recipes at Cavan Monaghan Library’s Cookbook Club
This sweet potato pie was made by a Cookbook Club family from scratch. “It was the most delicious thing I think I’ve ever had,” says Melanie Crouch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries, which hosts the club. “I’m fully converted to sweet potato pie.” (Photo: Cavan Monaghan Libraries)
If you like to do your cooking by the book, the Bruce Johnston Branch of the Cavan Monaghan Library (2199 Davis Rd, Cavan-Monaghan, 705-741-1253) has a club for you. Cookbook Club meets on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m., with the next meeting on January 18th.
Participants of all ages sit over coffee and tea and each person takes turns presenting a recipe. Melanie Crouch, coordinator of programming, partnerships and outreach with Cavan Monaghan Libraries, leads the club.
“They’ll tell everyone why they chose the recipe, what it was about the cookbook that they really enjoyed, and then everyone gets to sample what they’ve prepared,” Melanie explains.
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The group setting is a great opportunity to get feedback about the recipe and to learn about adapting recipes.
Each month has a theme, and while the theme is sometimes decided collectively, Melanie usually likes to surprise members. Often themes are ingredient based.
“For September, we did zucchini because zucchini was just so prolific at that point. Someone did a mock apple pie, which is where you take the zucchini and substitute it as the apple. I was the only one that was privy to that information, and everyone else was asking ‘What kind of apples are these? Is it a couple of different varieties?’ And then there was the big reveal that, no, it was zucchini!”
Each Cookbook Club dish is sampled and commented on by the group at large. (Photo: Cavan Monaghan Libraries)
Melanie notes that, no matter the theme, there are always a few memorable dishes.
“Every time there’s something that stands out. One time we did lemons and one of our ladies, who came with her two children, made a Greek recipe called lemon soup. It’s pretty much rice in a chicken broth and lemon base, and her family were like ‘You’re not taking that to cookbook club, it’s not even edible.’ They couldn’t believe it when everyone at Cookbook Club was asking for the recipe because everyone really enjoyed it.”
At the first meeting of Cookbook Club, the memorable dish was Melanie’s own, but not for a good reason.
Cookbook Club meets at the Bruce Johnston Branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries on the third Saturday of the month. (Photo: Cavan Monaghan Libraries)
“I felt like I had to do something really big and I decided to try my hand at choux pastry,” Melanie recalls. “I don’t have a lot of kitchen gadgets at my house so I thought ‘I can do this by hand, this is how it used to be done’. If you watch Downton Abbey when they show the kitchen scenes, they’re doing it all without the things we have these days. And I tried it and it was like concrete. But everyone was really polite and ate it.”
Facilities at the library include a freezer, a microwave, and a toaster oven, so attendees can reheat dishes or bring frozen foods like ice cream.
Karen Procyk of Peterborough collects her grand prize of $1,500 in "downtown money" at Wild Rock Outfitters on 169 Charlotte Street after her Holiday Shopping Passport was drawn at the culmination of the annual initiative by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) to encourage people to choose local. Also pictured is DBIA executive director Terry Guiel (left) and Wild Rock Outfitters co-owner Kieran Andrews. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)
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The week’s news features the conclusion of downtown Peterborough’s successful Holiday Shopping Passport program, the closing of boutique adult shop You’re Welcome in downtown Peterborough and the opening of “creation station” Omorfia in its place, Starks Barber Company coming to downtown Peterborough, Community Futures Peterborough seeking a business development manager, nominations opening for the County of Peterborough’s 2020 Recognition Awards, and a summary of other notable business and organization news from across the Kawarthas.
New events added this week include the WDB/LEPC’s gender and sexuality information session for employers in Peterborough on January 16th, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s business fundamentals workshop in Peterborough on January 20th, the Innovation Cluster’s workshop on patents in Peterborough on January 22nd, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s new venture session in Peterborough on January 22nd, the Innovation Cluster’s breakfast session on the Internet of Things in Peterborough on January 24th, and Northumberland Chamber’s annual general meeting and chair’s dinner in Cobourg on January 29th.
Downtown Peterborough Holiday Shopping Passport program is a “choose local” success
Last Thursday (January 9), Karen Procyk of Peterborough visited Wild Rock Outfitters in downtown Peterborough to claim the grand prize from this year’s Holiday Shopping Passport program, an annual initiative by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) to encourage people to choose local.
Karen is a regular downtown shopper and picked up her prize of $1,500 in “downtown money” — gift certificates that can be redeemed at participating businesses and organizations in downtown Peterborough.
DBIA executive director Terry Guiel and Dueling Grounds owner Wayne Mittlestead drew the winning Holiday Shopping Passport on January 8th at Dueling Grounds (304 George St. N., Peterborough).
The Holiday Shopping Passport program is an annual initiative by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) to encourage people to choose local. During the 2019 Holiday Shopping Passport Program, Downtown shoppers stamped approximately $2.3 million in downtown purchases on their passports. Pictured are DBIA executive director Terry Guiel and Dueling Grounds owner Wayne Mittlestead drawing the winning Holiday Shopping Passport, belonging to Karen Procyk of Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)
“Congratulations to Karen on her big win and thanks to everyone who shopped downtown this holiday season and helped make the Holiday Shopping Passport program a big success,” Guiel said.
During the Holiday Shopping Passport program, which ran from November 12th to January 8th, shoppers were rewarded by receiving a stamp for every $10 they spent at a participating location. Each completed passport (20 stamps) was entered into a draw, including three early bird draws of $500 in downtown money and the $1,500 grand prize in downtown money.
The 2019 Holiday Shopping Passport Program proved to be a successful campaign to encourage people to choose local. There was an increase of 14 per cent in completed passports, with downtown shoppers stamping approximately $2.3 million in downtown purchases on their passports.
Downtown Peterborough boutique adult shop You’re Welcome to close retail location, “creation station” Omorfia will take over space
Boutique adult shop You’re Welcome is closing its retail outlet at 410 George Street North in downtown Peterborough effective January 19, 2020, but will continue to run events, workshops, classes, pop-shops, and private parties. Creative hub Omorfia will be taking over the space. (Graphic: You’re Welcome)
Diana and Justina Stephens, owners of Peterborough boutique adult shop You’re Welcome, have announced they are closing their retail location at 410 George Street North in downtown Peterborough effective Sunday (January 19).
“We found that running two storefronts was too much to take on and we lost some of the joy and momentum we had because our focus was divided,” they wrote on social media in announcing the closure.
Diana Stephens, a licensed hairstylist, also owns and operates hair salon The Unicorn Salon at 412 George Street North.
While the retail location is closing, You’re Welcome will continue to run events, workshops, classes, pop-shops, and private parties.
They are holding a closing sale until Friday (January 17) with 40 to 70 percent off everything in store. Gift cards can be redeemed until then (any remaining gift cards will be honoured at The Unicorn Salon).
Kristal Jones will be taking over the You’re Welcome space with her “creation station” business Omorfia.
The multifunctional space is described as being for “anyone who requires a space to gather, create, facilitate, or educate”, including photographers, artists, musicians, and more.
Omofia will also offer a dry bar, gallery, and event space as well as a pop-up shop for local makers and artists.
For more information about Omorfia, including pricing and memberships, visit omorfia705.com.
Starks Barber Company coming to downtown Peterborough
Starks Barber Company is opening a location in downtown Peterborough.
Offering “traditional barber services in an upscale and sophisticated setting”, the men’s grooming business already has locations in Toronto, Unionville, Brooklin, and Stouffville.
Starks will be located at 379 George Street North, just beside Gentry Apparel in the space previously occupied by Shots.
The company is currently seeking salon managers and stylists.
For more information, follow Starks Barber Company Peterborough on Instagram and Facebook.
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Community Futures Peterborough seeks business development manager
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) — a not-for-profit organization that stimulates economic development, diversity, and employment opportunities throughout Peterborough County — is seeking a business development manager.
The scope of the position will be to support CFP’s existing loan portfolio and work with the organization’s partners and prospects to recommend financial solutions. CFP is looking for an “entrepreneurial spirit” with an understanding of the economic ecosystem. Strong analytical skills are also required to understand business plans, cash flows, and financial statements.
Nominations open for County of Peterborough’s 2020 Recognition Awards
Nominations are now open for the County of Peterborough’s 2020 Recognition Awards.
Nominations will be accepted for any resident or group residing in the County of Peterborough who has raised the profile or made an extraordinary contribution to the community.
Categories for businesses and organizations include Accessibility Recognition, Agricultural Leadership, Business Leadership, Environmental/Sustainability Recognition, and Heritage Preservation.
Nomination forms are available at the County of Peterborough offices (470 Water St., Peterborough, from any local municipal office, township fire chiefs, local police service boards, schools, libraries, area Chambers of Commerce, and Community Care organizations. Nomination forms can also be completed online at www.ptbocounty.ca/awards.
Completed and signed nomination forms with supporting documents are to be provided to the County Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15th.
County Council will select and announce the recipients in May, with the Recognition Awards ceremony taking place on Friday, May 22nd at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre.
Other notable business and organization news from across the Kawarthas
Joseph Miller has joined the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation as a business development officer. (Photo: N100 / Facebook)
Here’s a summary of other notable business and organizational news from across the Kawarthas over the past week:
Last Tuesday (January 7), Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced $100,000 to create an economic development corporation in Hiawatha First Nation. The funding is part of the Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs’ $8.2 million Indigenous Economic Development Fund.
The City of Peterborough, which has received $101,273.64 over two years under the Government of Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative, will be upgrading the majority of decorative street lights in the downtown core with a new powder-coated metal decorative base, improving the aesthetics of these lights and enhancing the downtown appearance.
Kim Cranfield, who is leaving Publican House Brewery after six years as marketing director to start her own company called South Bay Marketing and Events, will be maintaining an office space for her new business in Electric City Works (200 Charlotte St., Peterborough).
Joseph Miller has joined the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation as a business development officer. An entrepreneur and intellectual property and innovation specialist with extensive experience in technology transfer, Miller holds a B.Sc. in Science and Business from the University of Notre Dame. He will be leading special initiatives from the CFDC’s offices at the Venture13 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre in Cobourg.
Financial services company Baker Tilly has announced that Matthew Brisbin, Steven German, Monica Howes, and Steve Szczepaniak of Peterborough and Jennifer Ellis of Lindsay are among 57 candidates from Baker Tilly firms across the country who successfully completed the 2019 Common Final Examination, a significant milestone toward attaining the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Nominations are open for the Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Evening of Excellence Awards in 14 categories. The nomination deadline is Friday, February 28th. For more information and nomination forms, visit lindsaychamber.com.
A project team at Peterborough Public Health has won a team/group award from Health Promotions Canada, recognizing excellence in their 2018 submissions to the official plan reviews for the City and County of Peterborough.
According to a report from U-Haul released on Wednesday (January 8), two cities in the Kawarthas are on the list of top 25 Canadian growth cities of 2019 in terms of migration. Lindsay came in at #17 and Peterborough at #18 (Peterborough was #15 in 2018 and Lindsay did not make the list last year). The top city in Canada was North Vancouver, B.C. U-Haul states the migration trends data, compiled from more than two million one-way U-Haul truck sharing transactions that occur annually in the U.S. and Canada, does not correlate directly to population or economic growth but is a gauge of how well cities are attracting and maintaining residents.
Kassie Graham has joined the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and Tourism as engagement coordinator. A graduate of Fleming College’s Business Administration Marketing program and International Business program, she has extensive experience in the municipal sector, working previously with the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the County of Peterborough.
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Northumberland Chamber hosts networking event in Cobourg on January 14
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next “Meet and Greet” business networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14th at MASS Environmental Services (210 Willmott St., Unit 5B, Cobourg).
MASS Environmental Services will share information about reducing the environmental footprint of your business and related subjects.
SOLD OUT – Innovation Cluster and Cleantech Commons host Electric City Talks with Jason Wight in Peterborough on January 14
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas and Cleantech Commons are hosting “Electric City Talks: An Evening with Jason Wight” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough)
Jason Wight is director of engineering at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and founder of for Ontario Power Generation’s only accelerator X-LAB. He will discuss nuclear energy, its role in the current climate crisis, and how innovative technologies are changing to adapt to a world that emphasizes clean and sustainable energy.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with introductions at 6:30 p.m. and the keynote at 6:45 p.m. A cash bar will be available.
Port Hope Chamber hosts a breakfast meeting with Mayor Bob Sanderson in Port Hope on January 15
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breakfast meeting with Mayor Bob Sanderson from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Railside Restaurant (112 Peter St., Port Hope).
Mayor Sanderson will provide an update on municipal affairs, strategic planning, and business within the municipality of Port Hope.
The cost is $20 for Chamber members or $30 for non-members (includes breakfast and tax and gratuity). Registration is required by January 10th by emailing admin@porthopechamber.com or calling 905-885-5519.
WDB/LEPC presents Employer Education Series – Gender & Sexuality Information Session in Peterborough on January 16
The Workforce Development Board/Local Employment Planning Council is presenting an employer education information session on gender and sexuality from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 16th at Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough).
Guest speaker anya gwynne, education co-ordinator with PARN, will be presenting on best practices around gender and sexuality in the workplace.
The event will begin with breakfast and networking, with gwynne’s presentation on best practices around gender and sexuality in the workplace at 8:30 a.m. followed by a question-and-answer session at 9:30 a.m.
For those unable to attend in person, a webinar option will be available (register for the event to receive a calendar invite with further instructions about participating online).
Trent Hills Chamber hosts Trent-Severn Trail Town information session in Hastings on January 16
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting an information session on the Trent-Severn Trail Town initiative from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 16th at the Hastings Civic Centre (9 Albert St., Hastings).
Presented by the Hastings and Campbellford Trail Town Committees, the session will provide information about the Trent-Severn Trail Town initiative — designed to increase regional tourism — and the “Trail Town Friendly” business certification program.
This event will benefit businesses in the designated Trent-Severn Trail Town communities of Hastings and Campbellford. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts business fundamentals workshop in Peterborough on January 20
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting “Business Fundamentals: Branding, Marketing and Sales” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20th in the boardroom at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
The workshop will provide a robust structure for formulating and identifying your business’s brand, and how to develop a marketing strategy as well as a customer relations strategy.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts new venture session in Peterborough on January 22
Due to a high volume of inquiries at its Business Advisory Centre, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting an additional “New Venture Session” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd in the VentureNorth board room (270 George St., Peterborough).
Intended for entrepreneurs starting a new business, the session will provide an overview of the foundations of starting and running a business, resources and programs available to entrepreneurs in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, how to work with the Business Advisory Centre to build a plan of action for your business, and completing the start-up checklist
Innovation Cluster hosts workshop on patents in Peterborough on January 22
The Innovation Cluster is hosting “Hands-ON: Pizza and Patents” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
This workshop is presented by Marcelo König Sarkis, senior patent agent with Prima IP. He will describe what a patent is, world and provisional patents (myth or reality), how to search patents, and tips for startups.
A pizza lunch will be supplied to attendees of the workshop.
Peterborough Chamber hosts lunch seminar on international students in Peterborough on January 22
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s next “Lunch Box Learning” session takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd at the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George St. N., Peterborough).
Tracey McConnery (Manager of English Programs & International Student Services, Fleming College) and Paul Longhurst (International Student Advisor, Trent University) will present on how international students can help you meet your labour needs and will discuss opportunities for collaboration.
The free event is open to Chamber members and members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough. Bring your own lunch.
Venture13 hosts “Fireside Chat: Smart Cities” in Cobourg on January 23
Venture13 is hosting “Fireside Chat: Smart Cities” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23rd at Venture13 (739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg).
The discussion, featuring a panel of guest speakers, will cover how the development of “Smart Cities” presents new opportunities and advances in artificial intelligence and data science, which can be applied to manufacturing, health care, communications, transportation, and digital and physical infrastructure.
Innovation Cluster hosting breakfast session on the Internet of Things in Peterborough on January 24
The Innovation Cluster is hosting “Power Breakfast: The Internet of Things” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Friday, January 24th at Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough).
The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of all the internet-enabled devices that collect, send, and act on data they acquire from their surrounding environments using embedded sensors, processors, and communication hardware.
Over a hot breakfast you will hear from Adam Burley, senior IoT specialist for Telus Communications, who will speak about fleet management, remote monitoring, and more.
Betty Halman-Plumley of IG Wealth Management presents “Women and Wealth” seminar in Peterborough on January 27
Betty Halman-Plumley of IG Wealth Management is presenting “Women and Wealth” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 27th at Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Rd., Peterborough).
The in-depth seminar that will explore the unique financial concerns and opportunities facing women today. From wealth creation to retirement, estate planning, business success and charitable giving, the seminar will share expert insights.
Kawartha Lakes CFDC hosts Rural Innovation Initiative Eastern Ontario information sessions in Lindsay and Fenelon Falls on January 28 and 29
Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is hosting information sessions on the Rural Innovation Initiative Eastern Ontario from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28th at the Lindsay Recreational Complex (133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay) and from 12 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th at Fenelon Falls Community Centre (27 Veteran’s Way, Fenelon Falls).
Kawartha Lakes CFDC will be accepting applications for projects that support small and medium-sized enterprises to foster innovation, technology adoption and digital connectivity in Kawartha Lakes. Priority sectors include advanced manufacturing, clean tech, digital industries, and agri-food and food processing. Minimum project size is $50,000, with the ability of participants to provide a 50 per cent ($25,000) matched cash contribution.
Northumberland Chamber holds its annual general meeting and chair’s dinner in Cobourg on January 29
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual general meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th at The Woodlawn Inn (420 Division St., Cobourg).
All members in good standing are invited to attend the meeting and hear an overview of the Chamber’s activities for the past year, including presentation of the Chamber’s audited year-end financial report. The 2020 executive will be introduced, and elections will be held to fill the available seats on the board of directors.
The annual chair’s dinner will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. following the meeting. For Chamber members and guests, the dinner features a four-course gourmet meal (vegetarian and vegan options are available). The cost is $69 per person.
Peterborough Chamber presents “Power Hour” in Peterborough on February 12
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is presenting “Power Hour” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough).
The annual chat with elected officials is an interactive lunch event and question-and-answer session with Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, City of Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien, and Peterborough County Warden J. Murray Jones. A moderator will present questions from the audience.
Peterborough city and county councillors and chief administrative officers, as well as First Nations leaders, will also be invited to attend.
The cost is $65 for Chamber members or $75 for non-members (tables for seven are also available for $450 for members and $525 for non-members). For more information and to register, visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca.
For more business-related events in the Kawarthas, check out our Business Events column.
This section of George Street South in downtown Peterborough between Sherbrook Street and Rink Street will be temporarily closed for a 15-minute period on January 15 and 22, 2020. (Photo: Google Maps)
The City of Peterborough has advised that a section of George Street in downtown Peterborough will be temporarily closed for a brief period on the next two Wednesdays.
George Street South between Rink Street and Sherbrooke Street will be closed for 15 minutes on Wednesday, January 15th and again for 15 minutes on Wednesday, January 22nd.
On both days, the temporary closure will takes place sometime between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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Detour routes include Rink Street, Aylmer Street, and Sherbrooke Street.
Access to local businesses will remain open.
The closures are required for bridge work at Townsend Street for the construction of a new culvert, which is part of the Jackson Creek Flood Diversion Project. The culvert construction is scheduled for completion in late summer 2020.
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District (HKPR) Health Unit has issued a drinking water advisory for residents who draw their water from the Fenelon River, according to a media release from the City of Kawartha Lakes on Saturday night (January 11).
The drinking water advisory does not apply to homes and businesses connected to the Fenelon Falls municipal water system. That water continues to be safe to drink.
Residents who draw their water directly from the Fenelon River are advised to use a proper filtration and disinfection system before consuming the water.
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The reason for the drinking water advisory is because the Fenelon Falls sewage treatment plant is receiving higher than normal sewage flows due to the rain on Saturday. Raw sewage is bypassing into the river from the Colborne Street sewage pumping station located at the bottom of the locks.
While the impact of the spill on water quality is expected to be minimal given dilution due to significant rainfall, residents drawing water downstream from the Fenelon Falls sewage treatment plant should take precautions.
“Surface water can be contaminated by viruses, bacteria, or parasites that can cause illness,” says HKRP Health Unit public health inspector Dharminder Kaler. “It is important to treat the water before drinking or using the water to be sure it is safe.”
The Workforce Development Board/Local Employment Planning Council is presenting an employer education information session on gender and sexuality on January 16, 2020 at Holiday InnPeterborough-Waterfront in downtown Peterborough featuring guest speaker anya gwynne, education co-ordinator with PARN. At the session, they will be presenting on best practices around gender and sexuality in the workplace. (Stock photo)
Gender and sexuality in the workplace is the focus of an upcoming employer information session in Peterborough organized by the Workforce Development Board/Local Employment Planning Council (WDB/LEPC).
WDB/LEPC presents Employer Education Series – Gender & Sexuality
When: Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 8 – 10 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough) Cost: Admission is complimentary
Featuring guest speaker anya gwynne, Education Coordinator at PARN. Register online at eventbrite.ca. For those unable to attend in person, a webinar option will be available (register for the event to receive a calendar invite with further instructions about participating online).
Set for Thursday, January 16th at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront (150 George St. N., Peterborough), the featured speaker is anya gwynne, education co-ordinator with PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network in Peterborough.
The event will begin with breakfast and networking, with gwynne’s presentation on best practices around gender and sexuality in the workplace at 8:30 a.m. followed by a question-and-answer session at 9:30 a.m. Admission is complimentary, but those attending are asked to register in advance at eventbrite.ca.
According to WDB/LEPC project co-ordinator Wade Matthews, this is the sixth and final employer information session presented by the organization since June 2019.
Previous sessions have covered addiction and substance abuse, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, mental health and wellbeing, and managing different generations in the workplace — with each session building upon previously published employer guides made available by the WDB/LEPC.
The premise, says Matthews, is to introduce employers to best practices around each issue.
“In terms of our governance, we take our advice from the community and the various associations we’re affiliated with,” Matthew explains.
“From that, we get a sense of what employers are looking for and what they need. All six of these issues were flagged as important to employers to take into consideration for best practices in the workplace.”
“In addition, there are legal implications for employers they need to be aware of in relation to these kinds of issues. They’ve become something they can no longer simply avoid.”
While the sessions are primarily geared for employers in both the private and public sectors, human resources managers have attended past sessions and benefited, notes Matthews.
“And the sessions are great for small business, because small businesses often don’t have the resources to spend time looking into these issues. We help by short-cutting issues for them and provide them with best practices they can implement.”
“We’ve done surveys after each event. Generally speaking, participants have found the event helpful and have taken on practices suggested by the expert.”
Speaking directly to the upcoming session, Matthews says its subject is highly relevant.
“We still have an employment scenario where there’s a gap between the wages paid to men and the wages paid to women,” he notes. “And there’s research that clearly shows the more diverse workplace you have, the better productivity you have.”
Gender and Sexuality
In March 2019, WDB/LEPC released Gender and Sexuality, one of a series of guides designed to help employers navigate social issues that could have an impact on the area labour market.
A copy of Gender and Sexuality is available for download in English or French.
In WDB/LEPC’s recent guide entitled Gender and Sexuality, it’s noted that the Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment in the workplace and employers are obligated to develop formal policies to address and prevent such instances.
Further, according to a 2013 report by the Ontario Human Rights Commission, gender-based harassment, unlike some forms of sexual harassment, is not generally motivated by sexual interest or intent. Rather, it is often rooted in hostility and intended to make another feel unwelcome.
The report goes on to note there’s a cost to employers who do nothing to put policies in place and address instances as they arise. Cited are decreased productivity, low morale, increased absences and higher health care costs, along with the potential for incurred legal expenses.
Workplace harassment and discrimination is particularly prevalent for members of the LGBTQ+ community, the WDB/LEPC guide concludes, with one of the biggest forms of discrimination seen around the issue of gender-specific pronouns.
“A lot of transgender people face barriers around their chosen name,” notes Alex Karn of Gender Journeys, a pilot project offered through the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge.
anya gwynne is the Education Coordinator at PARN in Peterborough, and also oversees the Rainbow Youth Program. They are the guest speaker at the Workforce Development Board/Local Employment Planning Council’s Employer Education Series information session on Gender and Sexuality on January 16, 2020 at the Holiday Inn in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of PARN)
“Education is the best place to start. A lot of it should be common sense. It comes down to treating people with respect. It’s important that employers be visible as an ally.”
The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s policy on sexualized and gender-specific dress codes states employers could be proactive by removing gender references from workplace documents and using gender-neutral language, such as “partner” or “spouse” as opposed to “husband” or “wife”.
According to a 2018 report by Addictions and Mental health Ontario, a number of approaches are recommended to better ensure inclusiveness in the workplace.
These include ensuring LGBTQ+ inclusiveness is woven throughout all organizational policies, ensuring those policies cover gender identity and gender expression, and having policies in place that offer privacy and accessibility for those who may be required to take hormone therapy medication.
For employers, the following strategies are contained in Beyond Diversity, a report compiled by Great Place To Work and Pride At Work Canada:
Create a formal policy in writing
Use gender-neutral language
Review employees’ dress code
Provide diversity training for employees
Provide management training
Support employee resource groups
Support gender transition
The WDB/LEPC guide concludes that an inclusive workplace is driven from the top by workplace leadership teams.
For more information on the Workforce Development Board/Local Employment Planning Council, visit www.wdb.ca and for more information about PARN and its varied programs, visit parn.ca.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
This story was created in partnership with WDB/LEPC.
Dora Award winner and Stratford Festival company member Steve Ross performs in "Every Brilliant Thing", Duncan MacMillan's heart-wrenching, life-affirming, and hilarious play about depression originally performed by British comedian Jonny Donahoe. The New Stages production is directed by Linda Kash and runs for nine performances at the intimate The Theatre On King in downtown Peterborough from January 16 to 25, 2020. (Photo: Trish Lindstrom)
From Thursday, January 16th through Saturday, January 25th, New Stages Theatre Company in partnership with Public Energy takes over The Theatre on King (TTOK) in downtown Peterborough with Duncan MacMillan and Johnny Donahoe’s acclaimed one-man show Every Brilliant Thing.
Directed by Linda Kash and starring Steve Ross, Every Brilliant Thing is a poignant yet uplifting and funny show about family dynamics, emotional struggle, and one man’s life long journey to make note of all of life’s brilliant things.
Written by Duncan MacMillan and making its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014 where it was developed and performed by British comedian Jonny Donahoe (one of Donahoe’s off-Broadway performances of the play was filmed for a 2015 HBO special), Every Brilliant Thing is a show that requires the featured actor to blur the lines of reality for the audience.
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Every Brilliant Thing brings Dora Award-winning Steve Ross, a featured actor at the Stratford Festival for over 15 seasons, back to Peterborough. Conversational in nature with no set or special lighting, the show is an intimate and frank talk between the actor and the audience in a presentation that resembles more of a TED Talk than a traditional theatrical show.
New Stages and Public Energy present Every Brilliant Thing
When: Thursday, January 16 to Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 3 p.m.; Tuesday, January 21 to Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Theatre on King (171 King St., Peterborough) How much: $25 ($15 students/artsworker/underwaged) including fees
Written by Duncan MacMillan and originally performed by Jonny Donahoe. Directed by Linda Kash and featuring Steve Ross. Tickets available in person at the Market Hall Box Office or by phone at 705-749-1146 (12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday) or online anytime at markethall.org. Trigger warning: contains themes of mental health and suicide. Recommended audience: 8+.
On a Sunday afternoon, I was pleased to be among an invited audience for a rehearsal of Every Brilliant Thing. Despite the show being still early in production, Steve’s handling of the material was virtually seamless.
Living with the script since April 2019, Steve not only knows the show, but is able to convey the material in a way so realistic that I often forgot that I was watching him play a character.
“I couldn’t see how I could not have it memorized on the first day of rehearsal,” Steve says. “I don’t play very well in a rehearsal with a script in my hand, and I knew we only had a small window of time with our director and I wanted to play from the first day. I’m glad I did. Some actors won’t memorize before they come to a rehearsal because they don’t want to impose anything, but I didn’t see how that could be possible.”
In Every Brilliant Thing, Steve plays a man who takes the audience through the emotional highs and lows of his life as he talks about his relationship with his parents, especially the fragile connection he has with his mother, and his attempts beginning at the age of seven to remind his mother of all the “brilliant things” that life has to offer.
His daily reminders become something that takes him beyond that of his parents into his years at school, into his marriage, and begins to involve people throughout his life.
Actor and director Linda Kash directs the New Stages production of Duncan MacMillan’s “Every Brilliant Thing” written by British playwright Duncan MacMillan and originally performed by British comedian Jonny Donahoe. Linda is pictured here at a rehearsal with Dora Award winner and Stratford Festival company member Steve Ross, who performs the play. (Photo: Eva Fisher / Public Energy)
Steve weaves a narrative so involved and relatable that at times I had goosebumps, as I watched other audience members react to the story with equal amounts of laughter and tears.
“I think why the show is so relatable is that the character I play is just a dude who, like anybody else, has grown up with a particular family dynamic,” Steve explains. “It’s one man’s journey from age seven to whenever it is from when we do the show.”
“You can see people nodding their heads when I talk about ‘my family’ because it’s so personal and so respectful. It’s not some comedian getting up there and trashing their wife. It’s just talking about real family life and how every single person deals with it in one way or another. They’ve had a similar family experience.”
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Audience members will take away their own moments from the show, based on how they personally relate to the material. For me, it was Steve’s talk about his dog as well as the moments spent talking about music. Strong musical moments are pinpointed by a fantastic soundtrack that ranges from Ray Charles to Cab Calloway to Ornette Coleman, and the character’s love of vinyl records is captured in a way that will make any record collector’s heart swell.
“Every audience differs by who they are and what they bring to the table,” Steve observes. “It’s so clearly laid out in the script as to what I need from each audience member. It also feels like this show is different with every actor who does it. Because the show is conversation, the line is immediately blurred. The character’s experience may not be the actor’s experience, but the way that it’s presented is that the actor is not a character.”
“I don’t feel like there is the same transformation as in other roles I’ve done, but I don’t think it’s a bad thing. It’s just a bit seamless and it all just kind of fits. We never talk about character development because he’s just so fleshed out anyway.”
VIDEO: HBO trailer for “Every Brilliant Thing” performed by Johnny Donahoe
Every Brilliant Thing marks the first time New Stages has moved its operations out of its regular home at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre to TTOK. As a result of moving to a smaller venue, the show will be running for nine performances, so as many people as possible can see it.
The reason for the venue change is because New Stages artistic producer Randy Read was looking for a space that would bring the audience right up to the actor.
“I’m excited about going to TTOK because some plays that I’d like to do, like this one, require a space that intimate,” Randy says.
“Two of our regular subscribers came to a rehearsal, and afterwards one of them came to us and said ‘When you first said you were going to move to TTOK for this show, we didn’t know why you’d do that. But now we understand absolutely why you’d do that. It’s made us trust you even more.'”
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Moving, funny, and incredibly relatable, Every Brilliant Thing is beautifully acted and produced. Steve Ross brings his natural sense of wit and warmth to the production and creates a story that will connect to the heart and soul of the audience. Every Brilliant Thing is a beautiful and heartfelt beginning to Peterborough’s 2020 theatrical year.
Every Brilliant Thing runs from Thursday, January 16th to Sunday, January 19th and from Tuesday, January 21st to Saturday, January 25th at The Theatre on King (171 King St., Peterborough), with shows at 7:30 p.m. except for a 3 p.m. matinee on January 19th.
Tickets are $25 including all fees ($15 for students, artsworkers, and the underwaged) and are available in person at the Market Hall Box Office or by phone at 705-749-1146 (12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday) or online anytime at markethall.org.
This capture of a majestic bald eagle by Dave Ellis was our top post on Instagram for December 2019. (Photo: Dave Ellis @dave.ellis.photos / Instagram)
For those of us emerging from the holiday fog during the first deep freeze in January, we have to be grateful that December 2019 was easy on us in terms of winter weather.
One of the things that I love about this column is reviewing the top photos as a retrospect of the month. Although our top selections are actually chosen by our followers through impressions and likes, it always seems to work out that the top nine for any given month is a perfect synopsis of what the month truly represented.
In the case of December, we had the return of snowy owl and bald eagle sightings, pond (or lake!) hockey, twinkle lights and snow, a touch of ice storm, a Santa parade, and sunsets. As always, the Kawarthas are perfect in any season! Stay warm in January our #kawarthapeeps.
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Do you want to get on our top photographers list? All you need is an Insta account and to tag us using our hashtag #kawarthanow when posting your photo.
We share photos from across our readership area, which is the five-county area surrounding Peterborough which includes Peterborough, Northumberland, City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings (we sneak in the occasional Algonquin Park picture as well, particularly if it’s by a Kawartha photographer).
To see our daily shares of photos, follow us on Instagram @kawarthanow and check out our feed’s highlight reels for recaps of every month of the year.
Environment Canada has issued both rainfall warnings and freezing rain warnings for the Kawarthas, as a moisture-laden low from Texas brings a significant heavy rainfall event to southern and eastern Ontario on Saturday (January 11).
Heavy rain will continue on Saturday, with the following amounts expected to fall by Saturday evening: 40 to 60 mm in Northumberland, 30 to 50 mm in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, 20 to 40 mm in Haliburton, and 20 to 30 mm in Hastings Highlands. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
The rain will turn into freezing rain by early Saturday evening, with an extended period of freezing rain — possibly mixed with ice pellets — likely before precipitation comes to an end on Sunday morning.
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The following amounts of ice accumulation are possible by Sunday morning: 10 to 20 mm for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton, and 5 to 10 mm in Hastings Highland and Northumberland.
Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots will become icy, slippery, and hazardous. Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Power outages may be caused by ice accumulation on power lines or other electrical equipment along with nearby tree limbs. Ontario Hydro crews are prepared to respond.
“We have been tracking this weather system and are getting crews and equipment ready in the areas anticipated to be hardest hit,” says Lyla Garzouzi, vice president of distribution for Hydro One. “We encourage everyone in these areas to be prepared with an emergency kit.”
Hydro One crews on site after an ice storm. (Photo: Hydro One / Facebook)
Garzouzi says Hydro One is getting crews in position to assess damage in order to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. An estimated time of restoration will be determined for each outage once damage has been assessed.
For detailed information on outages and estimated restoration times, visit stormcentre.hydroone.com or download the Hydro One free mobile app. Outage tools are updated every 10 minutes as information comes in from the crews on-site.
Hydro One advises people to stay clear of any fallen power lines. If you spot a fallen line, keep at least 10 meters back, even if it does not appear to be live. Report it to the police and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
Peterborough-born country music artist Tebey will be performing with Matt Lang at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on January 29, 2020. (Publicity photo)
In this month’s music column, we feature a mix of indie folk-pop, Latin-infused soul and pop-rock, jazz, country, and classic rock.
Our regular musicNOW writer Josh Fewings will return next month.
I, The Mountain at That Little Pub in Campbellford on January 11
Indie folk-pop band I, The Mountain is performing at That Little Pub (formerly the Church-Key Pub, 26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford, 705-653-0001) on Saturday, January 11th.
Formed in 2012 in Peterborough and now based in Kitchener, I, The Mountain will be performing as a five-piece band (Matthew Lamers, Matthew Rappolt, Matthew Morgan, Allison Dyjach, Rory McLachlin) for the first time in Campbellford.
They’ll be delivering a mix of covers and originals. The show starts at 8 p.m.
VIDEO: “I Swam” – I, The Mountain
Two Strangers at the Loft in Cobourg on January 18
Hamilton indie folk duo Two Strangers (Nathan Rideout and Amy Pinkus) are coming to The Loft (201 Division St., 2nd floor, Cobourg, 905-372-2210) on Saturday, January 19th for their official EP release concert.
They’ll be performing their original tunes with a full band, including Caleb Grant and Dermott Shepherd. Bruce Longman and Fiona Milne will be opening the show, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
Alex Cuba at the Market Hall in Peterborough on January 18
Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alexis Puentes, better known by his stage name Alex Cuba, returns to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) for a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th.
The critically acclaimed Cuba will be performing his Latin-infused soul, rock, and pop music, which has earned him more than 20 awards and nominations, including two Juno Awards, four Latin Grammys, and three Grammy nominations.
Tickets are $33 for general admission or for assigned cabaret table seats (all fees included), available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org. Tickets at the door are $38 (including fees).
VIDEO:”Ciudad Hembra (La Habana)” – Alex Cuba
Look Ahead at Bryan Jones Theatre in Lakefield on January 26
Performing Arts Lakefield is presenting the premiere concert by jazz combo Look Ahead at the Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School (4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield) on Sunday, January 26th.
Look Ahead features Juno award winners Robi Botos and Paul Novotny on piano and bass (the band is named after their 2016 album), Daniel Barnes on drums, Juno nominee Allison Young on sax, and Alana Bridgewater on vocals.
VIDEO: “My Favorite Things” performed by Paul Novotny and Robi Botos
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Jocelyn Gould at the Black Horse in Peterborough on January 26
Jazz guitarist and singer Jocelyn Gould will be appearing at the Black Horse Pub (452 George St. N., Peterborough) on Sunday, January 26th.
Based in New York City and Toronto, Gould has performed internationally with Grammy-nominated vocalist Freddy Cole, trumpeter Etienne Charles, and trombonist Michael Dease. She has appeared at the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, the Detroit Jazz Festival and the TD Toronto Jazz Festival.
Her influences include jazz guitar greats such as Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and Kenny Burrell.
The show runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and there’s no cover.
VIDEO: “You’ve Changed” by Jocelyn Gould
VIDEO: “Four on Six” by Wes Montgomery performed by Jocelyn Gould
Tebey with Matt Lang at The Venue in Peterborough on January 29
If you’re looking for a double shot of country, you’ll want to head to The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough) on Wednesday, January 29th when Tebey performs with opener Matt Lang.
The 36-year-old Peterborough native (born Tebey Ottoh) signed a development deal with a major Nashville record label when he was only 15 years old. Now living in Nashville, Tebey since gone on to become a performer as well as a professional songwriter whose songs have been recorded by musicians such as One Direction and Cher. His latest album, 2018’s Love A Girl, was nominated in 2019 as the CCMA Album of The Year.
Tebey’s hometown show is part of his first-ever Canadian headlining tour, promoting his latest single (with Marie Mai) entitled “The Good Ones”. Opening will be Quebec native Matt Lang (born Mathieu Langevin), a rising Canadian country music star whose His debut single “Love Me Some You” has over 1.6 million Spotify streams and 2.7 million all-time streams, kickstarting his Canadian country music career in English Canada.
Tickets are $30 general admission (plus fees), available online at eventbrite.ca.
VIDEO: “The Good Ones” – Tebey and Marie Mai
VIDEO: “Love Me Some You” – Matt Lang
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Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac at Showplace in Peterborough on January 31
The ever-popular Classic Albums Live series returns to Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469) with a performance of Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits album on Friday, January 31st at 8 p.m.
Founded in 2003 in Toronto by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live features a variety of musicians who perform a classic rock album in its entirety, “note for note, cut for cut”.
Tickets are $42 plus fees, available at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org.
VIDEO: Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”
Peterborough-born indie folk-pop band I, The Mountain is playing at That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub) in Campbellford on Saturday, January 11th. (Photo: I, The Mountain / Facebook)
Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas 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, January 9 to Wednesday, January 15.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
Thursday, January 16 7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, January 17 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys
Saturday, January 18 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Tungsten
Sunday, January 19 3-6pm - Tom Eastland Triage; 6:30-9:30pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, January 10
7-9pm - Morgan Rider
Coming Soon
Friday, January 17 8-9pm - Open mic
Friday, January 24 7-9pm - Adam Crossman
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8pm - Live music
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Saturday, January 11
9pm - High Waters Band
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
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Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, January 11
7-10pm - Jeff Moulton
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18 7-10pm - Hellfire Hal and the Hot Tub Hussies
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Coming Soon
Friday, January 17 7-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Andrew Bain (first come basis, sign-up starts at 6pm, each musician has up to 3 songs and 15 minutes in total, all skill levels welcome)
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18 9pm - Joker
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18 7:30-10pm - Aven, BUSM, Emo Dad ($10, call 905-885-1888 to reserve your ticket)
Friday, February 14 7-10pm - St. Valentine's Day w/ Steve Marriner ($20)
9pm - Live music hosted by Tony Silvestri and Greg Caven
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, January 9
7pm - Two Strangers
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 16 7pm - Wendy Meadows Trio
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Saturday, January 11
9pm - Dylan Ireland
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
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Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 772-9010
Coming Soon
Friday, January 17 10pm - Joel Parkes
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, January 24 5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Night ft Carin Redman performing music of Sarah Vaughn w/ Michael Monis and Howard Baer ($45 per person)
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