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Registration now open for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

Registration is now open for the 11th annual YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, taking place on May 24, 2019 in downtown Peterborough. You can participate as an individual or in a team during the event, which raises funds for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's Crossroads Shelter. Red high heels are optional; you can walk in any shoes you are comfortable wearing. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Registration is now open for the 2019 YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser, which returns for its 11th year on Friday, May 24th.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton held a launch event on Thursday (April 4) at its Simcoe Street office.

Drew Merrett, representing the walk’s title sponsor Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre, presented awards to Craig Mortlock of Mortlock Construction for being the top individual fundraiser and Tom Mortlock of Team Mortwalk for being the top team fundraiser at last year’s event.

Craig and Tom Mortlock of Mortlock Construction with their awards for top individual and team fundraisers for the 2018 YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, at the April 4, 2019 launch of the 2019 event. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)
Craig and Tom Mortlock of Mortlock Construction with their awards for top individual and team fundraisers for the 2018 YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, at the April 4, 2019 launch of the 2019 event. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises funds to support “Safe Nights” at YWCA Crossroads Shelter for women and children fleeing abuse. A Safe Night represents the $64.65 cost of housing and supporting a woman or child at the shelter for one night, including a private room, 24-hour confidential onsite support, nutritious meals, supportive programming, and more. This is the cost beyond funding provided by the government, which only partially funds the shelter.

The 2019 YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event takes place on Friday, May 24, 2019 beginning at Confederation Park (499 George St N, Peterborough), across from Peterborough City Hall. Mandatory check-in is at 11 a.m., with the walk beginning at 12 p.m., when it will proceed down George Street to King Street, and then back up Water Street to Confederation Park.

People of all ages, genders, and abilities are welcome to participate. While the event is known for participants (including men) wearing red high heel shoes, this isn’t necessary to participate in the walk. The red shoes are just a symbol, and participants are encouraged to walk in whatever shoes they feel most comfortable wearing.

Members of Team Merritt at the April 4, 2019 launch of the 2019 YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser. Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre is the title sponsor of the event, which takes place on May 24, 2019.  (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)
Members of Team Merritt at the April 4, 2019 launch of the 2019 YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser. Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre is the title sponsor of the event, which takes place on May 24, 2019. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

If you do want to wear red high heels, these are available in men’s and women’s sizes on a first-come first-served basis upon check-in. A minimum pledge of $64.65 (the cost of one Safe Night) is required to participate, which will give you access to the red high heels as well as a t-shirt and lunch on the day of the walk.

Participants who raise over $452.55 (representing one Safe Week at YWCA Crossroads Shelter) will be entered in a draw to win a $500 gift certificate donated by Primal Cuts and a $799 three-piece conversation set donated by Leon’s Peterborough.

To register as a walker, create a team, or join a team, visit walkamilepeterborough.com. You can also download and print pledge forms from the website.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is also seeking volunteers to help out during the May 24th event. For more information, email tmacfarlane@ywcapeterborough.org.

VIDEO: What Safe Nights Mean to Women and their Children

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program gives high school students a head start

Secondary school student Erika Mistelbacher is enrolled in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and is studying carpentry at Fleming College's Kawartha Trade Centre in Peterborough. When she completes her apprenticeship training she hopes to work with her father, who owns a construction and design company. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)

Any student familiar with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) would agree there’s an immeasurable value to getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades as early as possible.

Whether a student is just learning about OYAP, currently enrolled in the program, or has recently graduated and is seeking employment, the consensus is that OYAP is a meaningful and positive experience for students.

For example, Erika Mistelbacher is an OYAP student studying carpentry at Fleming College’s Kawartha Trade Centre in Peterborough. She’s had an interest in carpentry and construction since she was young. She knew she wanted to get involved from the moment she first heard about OYAP.

Erika Mistelbacher has been interested in carpentry and construction since she was a little girl, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is giving her valuable hands-on experience in the skilled trade of carpentry.  (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)
Erika Mistelbacher has been interested in carpentry and construction since she was young and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is giving her valuable hands-on experience in the skilled trade of carpentry. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)

“My dad owns his own construction and design company,” Mistelbacher explains. “In the summer I worked with him and in Grade 9 I decided ‘I’ll just take a shop class and see how it goes’ — and I loved it. I decided I want to do this. I heard about OYAP, it’s a great program, so I jumped on board.”

For Mistelbacher, the learning environment at Fleming College is a change from secondary school.

“It’s different being here in the college. There are definitely a lot more people, but it’s exciting.”

She notes that her favourite part about the program is “Working with all of the different tools in the lab and seeing all of the different things that I can build” — an experience she wouldn’t have if she hadn’t applied to the program.

Mistelbacher envisions a future where she joins her family business and works with her father.

“When I get all of my levels completed, I’d like to join my dad and work for his company,” she says.

Erika Mistelbacher advises her fellow students considering a career in the skilled trades to apply to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)
Erika Mistelbacher advises her fellow students considering a career in the skilled trades to apply to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)

For any secondary school student considering applying to the program next year, Mistelbacher has some good advice.

“If you’re thinking about it, get in it. If you have the opportunity to try it, go for it. Try it even if you’re not sure, because you won’t know if you don’t. And if it works out that you love it, you’ll be happy and ahead when you graduate.”

 

Unique placements and a head start in the skilled trades

Thanks to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, Rocio Lazcano is gaining valuable real-world experience through a work placement at Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Thanks to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, Rocio Lazcano is gaining valuable real-world experience through a work placement at Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)

For three years, Rocio Lazcano has studied hairdressing at St. Peter Catholic Secondary School in Peterborough. Now in Grade 12, she first found out about OYAP when her mother suggested she apply for the program.

Lazcano took her mother’s advice and made the application, and she’s very happy that she did. She admits that, at first, she didn’t realize how lucky she was to land in the program.

However, now that she has spent time at her placement — Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough — and has met other students in the program, she appreciates how important an opportunity OYAP is for students.

Lazcano hopes to be her own boss one day and operate a home-based salon, knowing that a skilled trade can also open the door to self-employment.

At her placement she has been learning the basics of running a salon, customer service, and, of course, techniques for styling hair.

“At first I was scared to start and worried that I wouldn’t see a lot of my friends,” she recalls. “But I’ve made a lot of new friends and because I’m doing a hands-on thing that I’m interested in, I think I learn a lot more.”

 

Applied learning and block training at Fleming College

Matt Bowen (right) is a student success consultant and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) co-ordinator for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Matt Bowen (right) is a student success consultant and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) co-ordinator for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)

Through the OYAP program, students can explore many different skilled trades while working towards their high school diploma.

The program, which first began as a three-year pilot project in 1996, is now funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.

Multiple school boards and levels of government have worked together to create the unique opportunities provided to OYAP students.

Matt Bowen is a student success consultant and the OYAP co-ordinator for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board (PVNC).

He explains the Fleming College Kawartha Trade Centre is uniquely designed to simulate a real-world job site and provide an authentic trade-school experience.

“The labs here at Fleming — with the combination of the plumbers, electricians, welders, and carpenters all working together in a state-of-the-art facility where they can simulate the workings of the different trades on a particular job site — takes a realistic approach to learning about these careers. Locally, the trade centre is an amazing experience for our PVNC students.”

New to the OYAP program this year is the traditional “block training” style that many apprentices are accustomed to.

“The opportunity for students to experience block-style training is a new pilot this year,” Bowen explains. “Students are now coming for five days a week over eight weeks. The goal is to get more entrenched in the school component and mirror the program of the traditional level one training of an apprentice.

“Our job is to try to promote as many opportunities as we can for students of all backgrounds and different passions. OYAP is one way that we do that. Students have the opportunity to embark upon their passions through the skilled trades, while they’re still in Grade 12.

“It brings a lot of joy to see students coming through the apprenticeship program, able to obtain their level one of their apprenticeship while still in high school. The OYAP pathway sets students apart from their peers in the skilled trades.”

OYAP provides the perfect environment for early access to applied learning. In addition to hands-on experience, students often receive the benefit of working in smaller groups and class sizes.

Secondary students who are interested in attending trade school should contact their Cooperative Education Department to learn more about applying for OYAP.

 

OYAP gives women a step forward in pursuing a career in the skilled trades

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program gave Samantha De Mattos the opportunity to graduate secondary school with her level one apprenticeship in carpentry, and to accumulate some of the 7,200 hours of working in the trade required to take her Red Seal exam. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program gave Samantha De Mattos the opportunity to graduate secondary school with her level one apprenticeship in carpentry, and to accumulate some of the 7,200 hours of working in the trade required to take her Red Seal exam. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board)

Samantha De Mattos, who has now graduated from secondary school, has completed her general carpentry apprenticeship. She is currently working on finishing up the hours required to take her Red Seal exam — a provincial certification that confirms an apprentice has achieved a nationally recognized level of competency in a trade and is licensed to practice the trade in any province or territory of Canada.

To qualify, De Mattos is required to complete 7,200 hours of working in the trade. In essence, this is where OYAP really helps students to get ahead in the skilled trades.

“It typically takes three years of working full-time and a little bit of overtime to get the 7,200 hours done, but it is often a four-year journey for students,” she says.

The additional hours OYAP students build up while in the program count towards the total hours an apprentice is required to have.

“Walking out of high school with my level one in carpentry was a big step forward compared to other people,” De Mattos explains. “I could put it on my resume that I already had my level one and I had just left high school. This also meant that I was at the same level as people in college who had been working a year longer than me.”

De Mattos’s earliest memories of being interested in carpentry comes from helping her father with DIY renovation projects at home.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program students at Fleming College's Kawartha Trade Centre in Peterborough are exposed to all levels of project work. The program offers female students the opportunity to explore traditionally male-dominated skilled trades like carpentry. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program students at Fleming College’s Kawartha Trade Centre in Peterborough are exposed to all levels of project work. The program offers female students the opportunity to explore traditionally male-dominated skilled trades like carpentry. (Photo: April Potter / kawarthaNOW.com)

“I grew up with renovations always going on at home. My dad was a DIY guy and I worked with him when I was little. I’m a middle child. My older sister went into business and my younger sister is getting into nursing. I definitely took a different path than they expected, but they’re always interested in what I’m doing and they really want to understand it.”

As an advocate for women in trades, De Mattos is active on social media in support of women who choose career paths that are not traditionally earmarked for “girls”.

“There are a lot of different streams to go into, so if people don’t like the heavier work there is always smaller more detailed work like trim and cabinet making to try,” she explains. “Women shouldn’t be intimidated or worried about jobs that might be physically challenging.”

De Mattos hasn’t yet decided where she’d like to focus her attention after she passes her exam. She’s been keeping an open mind about her future.

“It’s only been three years and there are so many things I haven’t experienced or been exposed to yet,” she says. “I have lots of interests and there are a lot of things that I’d still like to learn about, I think it kind of all comes with time.”

 

This story was created in partnership with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board.

nightlifeNOW – April 4 to 10

The West End Riverboat Band (John Williams on clarinet, Ben Lee on tenor banjo, and Chris Adriaanse on double bass) will be performing old-time New Orleans jazz and folk at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, April 6th and then again at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Sunday, April 7th. (Publicity photo)

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, April 4 to Wednesday, April 10.

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.

Amandala's

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

Thursday, April 4

6:30pm - Thursday Night Jazz with the Mike Graham Band (reservations recommended)

Arlington Pub

32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080

Friday, April 5

8pm - Hoot In M'noot open mic w/ guest host Stevie Wutnot.

Saturday, April 6

9pm - West End Riverboat Band ($10)

VIDEO: West End Riverboat Band

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 13
9pm - Russell deCarle ($25 in advance in Maynooth at the Maynooth General Store and at Sunrun Café and in Bancroft at Harvest Moon Whole Foods and Guitar Nuts Music Shop, $20 at door)

Saturday, April 20
9pm - Hungerford Station ($10)

Saturday, April 27
8pm - Anything Goes Café ($5, half of proceeds to Home Again animal rescue)

Arthur's Pub

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

Thursday, April 4

8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs

Friday, April 5

9pm - Brian Bracken

Saturday, April 6

9pm - Dead Nouveau

Sunday, April 7

4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Tom and Ric

Monday, April 8

7-9pm - Jazz and blues w/ Rob Phillips

Tuesday, April 9

7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman

Wednesday, April 10

8pm - Open mic hosted by Bruce Longman

Coming Soon

Thursday, April 11
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs

Friday, April 12
9pm - High Waters Band

Saturday, April 13
8pm - DownBeat

Sunday, April 14
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Steve Lamb and Matti Palonen

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

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

Coming Soon

Friday, April 26
9pm - David Byrski and Riley Towns

Black Horse Pub

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

Thursday, April 4

7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk

Friday, April 5

5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Brother Sweet Brother

Saturday, April 6

5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand

Sunday, April 7

3-6pm - The West End Riverboat Band; 6:30pm-9:30pm - Joe Bulger

VIDEO: West End Riverboat Band

Monday, April 8

7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn

Tuesday, April 9

7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ Azalyne

Wednesday, April 10

6pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends; 8pm - Peter & The Wolves

Coming Soon

Thursday, April 11
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk

Friday, April 12
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Emburys

Saturday, April 13
5-8pm - Benjamin Dakota Rogers; 8:30pm - Fabulous Tonemasters

Sunday, April 14
3-6pm - Sean Hully Jazz Group; 6:30pm-9:30pm - Jitensha

Boiling Over's Coffee Vault

148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884

Friday, April 5

7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren

Coming Soon

Friday, April 12
7-9pm - Looking for Heather

Castle John's Pub & Restaurant

1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111

Saturday, April 6

10pm - High Waters Band

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029

Friday, April 5

7pm - Madman’s Window

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)

Fridays

5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)

Wednesdays

5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)

The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse

26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001

Saturday, April 6

7-11pm - Chic'n Pot Pi

Wednesday, April 10

8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard

Coach & Horses Pub

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

Thursdays

10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren

Fridays

9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross

Wednesdays

7-11pm - Live music

The Cow & Sow Eatery

38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111

Saturday, April 6

9pm - Karaoke

Dominion Hotel

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

Coming Soon

Friday, May 3
8pm - Valdy w/ Doris Mason ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/valdy-in-concert-with-doris-mason-tickets-56596015205)

Saturday, May 11
8pm - Canadian Blues Legend Series ft Chris Antonik Band ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/chris-antonik-band-canadian-blues-legend-series-tickets-57945124427)

Dr. J's BBQ & Brews

282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 11
8pm - Doc Yates w/ Greg Williams & Kansas Stone ($20, available at www.docyates.com)

Dreams of Beans

138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406

Thursday, April 4

8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline

Wednesday, April 10

5-9pm - Sarah Tohnin

Frank's Pasta and Grill

426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720

Friday, April 5

9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ

Saturday, April 6

7-10pm - Street Latin Social Dance Night w/ DJs Power Surge and OziG

Wednesday, April 10

8-11pm - Open Mic

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 13
8pm - Urban Angel; 11pm - DJ

Ganarascals Restaurant

53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 13
7pm - Float Your Funny Comedy Festival ft 8 stand-up comedians ($10)

Saturday, April 27
7pm - Kim Doolittle

Ganaraska Hotel

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

Friday, April 5

8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Ode to Bruce Springsteen ($20)

Saturday, April 6

2pm & 10pm - Cellar Door

Wednesday, April 10

8-11pm - Open Mic Night w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman

Coming Soon

Thursday, April 11
7pm - Float ur Funny Comedy Festival ft. 12 comics ($25)

Friday, April 12
7pm - Float ur Funny Comedy Festival ft. 10 comics ($10)

Saturday, April 13
2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy

The Garnet

231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107

Thursday, April 4

9:30pm - Haus of Dope, Tripsonix, and more (PWYC)

Friday, April 5

5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 9pm - Nick Ferrio, Le Ren, Eliza Niemi ($10 or PWYC)

Saturday, April 6

9pm - Hot Garbage, Rhys Climenhage, Kelly McMichael, Carew ($10 or PWYC)

Coming Soon

Thursday, April 11
9pm - Canyun w/ Jackets & more

Friday, April 12
9pm - Michael C. Duguay (solo), Run Coyote, Falcon Jane

Saturday, April 13
8pm - Collette Savard and The Savantes w/ Little Fire

Sunday, April 14
7:30pm - Singer-songwriter Night with Christine Jakel, Caitlin Currie, Maple Grove

Golden Wheel Restaurant

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Wednesday, April 10

6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 13
8pm - Rye Street ($5)

Gordon Best Theatre

216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884

Coming Soon

Friday, April 26
7:30pm - International Jazz Day Peterborough Committee presents Jazz Film - Finding Carleton

Saturday, May 11
8pm - Limestone

Hot Belly Mama's

378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544

Thursday, April 4

8pm - Dave Mowat Band.

Junction Nightclub

253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550

Friday, April 5

10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)

McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery

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

Friday, April 5

9pm - Downbeat

Mckecks Tap & Grill

207 Highland St., Haliburton
(705) 457-3443

Coming Soon

Friday, April 12
6:30-8:30pm - Broken Clock Collection (no cover, reservations recommended)

Friday, April 24
7-9pm - The Swingin' Blackjacks (no cover, reservations recommended)

McThirsty's Pint

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

Thursdays

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

Moody's Bar & Grill

3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 20
2-5pm - Max Mouse & The Gorillas

Next Door

197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609

Friday, April 5

9-11pm - Lauryn Macfarlane ft. Dar Kimble (no cover)

Sunday, April 7

2-3:30pm - The Business of Music workshop w/ Danno O'Shea ($15)

Coming Soon

Friday, April 12
9-11pm - Mike & Whit (from Paper Shakers) w/ Lance Isaacs (no cover)

Oasis Bar & Grill

31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Pappas Billiards

407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010

Thursday, April 4

7-10pm - Open Mic

Friday, April 5

7-9pm - SPARK Photo Festival presents YES Shelter for Youth and Families photo exhibit w/ live music by Bree Taylor

Saturday, April 6

1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline

Pastry Peddler

17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333

Sunday, April 7

1-4pm - Mark Sepic

Coming Soon

Friday, April 26
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Weekend ft Lenni Stewart, Michael Monis, Howard Baer ($50 per person)

Pie Eyed Monk Brewery

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

Coming Soon

Saturday, May 25
7-11pm - Two for the Show (no cover, reservations recommended)

Publican House Brewery

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

Friday, April 5

7-9pm - Reg Corey

Saturday, April 6

7-9pm - JJ and The Pillars

Coming Soon

Friday, April 12
7-9pm - Shai Peer

Saturday, April 13
7-9pm - House Brand

Red Dog Tavern

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

Saturday, April 6

2pm-12am - Benefit for Alexander Norris ft Rick & Gailie, Dennis & Michael O'Toole, Amanda Robb Band, Roy Asseltine, Tami J Wilde, Niall, James Higgins, Austin Carson Band, Colt Harley ($5)

Monday, April 8

8-11pm - Sean and Chris Conway and guests

Tuesday, April 9

9pm - Open mic hosted by Davey Mac

Coming Soon

Saturday, April 13
9pm - Latin Party (salsa, merengue and bachata lessons from 9-11pm)

Friday, April 19
10pm - Tokyo Police Club w/ special guests TBA ($25, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22684/)

Friday, April 26
8pm - Death by Art School album release w/ St. Homer and Bellyflop ($10 or PWYC)

Riley's

257 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 750-1445

Thursdays

Travis Berlinbach

Fridays

Travis Berlinbach

Saturdays

Josh Gontier

Sundays

Josh Gontier

Mondays

Josh Gontier

Tuesdays

Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier

Wednesdays

Guest performers

Sapphire Room

137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409

Thursday, April 4

9pm - You're Welcome and Haus of Accounting present Amateur Drag Night

Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge

161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333

Friday, April 5

5:30-9pm - Roy Borden

Simcoe Ptbo

172 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-874-3825

Friday, April 5

8pm - Heart Attack Kids w/ No Big Deal ($10)

Saturday, April 6

9pm - The Acoustically Hip w/ Scam, Basement Dweller, Dave Rocket ($10)

Wednesday, April 10

9pm - West of Hell and Expain w/ Titan Arum, Neker & After Sin ($10)

Coming Soon

Friday, April 12
9pm - Bleu Nuit w/ Trashbags, DJ bodyhorrorgenre ($10)

Saturday, April 13
9pm - Goodnight, Sunrise w/ Dandelion Wine & more ($10 in advance, $15 at door)

Friday, April 19
9pm - Doors & Fours w/ Cudbear, Vinyl Hero, Deviants and The Odd Man Out ($10)

Saturday, April 27
9pm - The Castor Troys and Hot Lips w/ The Crooked and One In The Chamber ($10)

The Social

295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724

Friday, April 5

10pm - Dean James

Saturday, April 6

9:30pm - Orangeman

Coming Soon

Friday, April 19
9pm - The Beresfords

Sticks Sports Pub

500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845

Friday, April 5

6-10pm - High Waters Trio

The Thirsty Goose

63 Walton St., Port Hope

Thursday, April 4

7pm - Kevin Foster

Friday, April 5

8pm - Busker Brothers

Saturday, April 6

8pm - Cale Crowe

Wednesday, April 10

7pm - Float Your Funny Comedy Festival ft 10 comics ($10)

Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant

64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200

Saturday, April 6

10pm - Joker

The Twisted Wheel

379 Water St., Peterborough

Thursday, April 4

7-10pm - Express & Company (Dylan Ireland and Melissa Payn), no cover

Coming Soon

Thursday, April 11
7-10pm - Back Room Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank ft George Douglas & Marcus Starr

Friday, April 26
7-10pm - People with AIDS Foundation fundraiser ft Nick Procyshyn and the Bad Milk, Lance Isaacs, Niall, Conner Clarkin ($10)

Saturday, May 11
7-10pm - Future History w/ Say Ritual and Tijuana Jesus

The Venue

286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008

Coming Soon

Tuesday, April 16
7pm - The Tea Party ($45, available at www.ticketmaster.com)

Sunday, May 18
7pm - The Beaches ($25+fees, available Mar 1 at https://www1.ticketmaster.ca/the-beaches-peterborough-ontario-05-18-2019/event/10005659DDEE3F62)

Wednesday, August 7
7-10pm - Buckcherry w/ Joyous Wolf, Ian K. & more ($34.99 - $39.99 on sale Fri Apr 5 at 10am at www.ticketscene.ca/events/23864/)

Free weekly rural transportation service launching in Kawartha Lakes

The White Lightning Shopping Bus in Fenelon Falls during a test run in July 2018. The free bus service will run every Tuesday making stops at locations in Kawartha Lakes including Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Omemee, and more. (Photo: White Lightning Bus Tours)

White Lightning Shopping Bus, a new free weekly rural transportation service in Kawartha Lakes, will begin operating on April 30, 2019.

The 20-passenger bus will run every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., making stops at Valentia, Little Britain, Oakwood, Lindsay, Cameron, Long Beach, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Dunsford, and Omemee.

The bus, nicknamed “White Lightning”, is owned by Michael Bryant and Pauline Kiely of Dromoland Stables in Little Britain, who also own the converted trolley that operated between downtown Peterborough and Peterborough Musicfest last summer.

“White Lightning Bus Tours will be filling a void for those looking to travel for tourism, shopping, attend medical appointments, visit family or the hospital, attend events, or join clubs,” states Bryant in a media release.

The accessible 20-passenger bus is owned by Michael Bryant and Pauline Kiely of Dromoland Stables in Little Britain. As well as the free bus service, it will also be used for paid bus tours. (Photo: White Lightning Bus Tours)
The accessible 20-passenger bus is owned by Michael Bryant and Pauline Kiely of Dromoland Stables in Little Britain. As well as the free bus service, it will also be used for paid bus tours. (Photo: White Lightning Bus Tours)

The bus service, which had a successful test run last summer, was launched with the assistance of Mike Perry, co-chair of the Kawartha Rural Transportation Working Group.

The White Lightning bus service is not associated with any municipal transit service, but it has been support by the Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon Chambers of Commerce.

The service, which will be offered at no cost to riders, will be funded through advertising and donations and promoted by volunteer ambassadors. The bus is accessible, uses professional drivers, and is fully insured.

Future plans include expanding the service to include Woodville, Kirkfield, Coboconk, Pontypool, Janetville, and Bethany.

In addition to the free rural transportation service, Bryant and Kiely will be offering a paid tours to locations including Petroglyphs Provincial Park, The Canadian Canoe Museum, Kawartha Settlers’ Village, and more.

Bus schedules, including pick-up and drop-off locations, will be available soon.

For more information, call 1-800-979-2913 or visit www.whitelightningbus.tours.

What’s happening at First Friday Peterborough

During the First Friday Art Crawl, Oksana Hawrylak and Olenka Kleban of Folk Camp Canada will be at Watson & Lou (383 Water St.) to demonstrate how to make "Pysanky" (Ukrainian Easter eggs) just in time for Easter. It's one of many events taking place in downtown Peterborough on on April 5, 2019. (Photo: Folk Camp Canada / Instagram)

The popular First Friday Peterborough art crawl returns to downtown Peterborough, running on Friday night (April 5).

Most events run from 6 to 10 p.m.

Here’s a list of everything that’s happening and where. Also check out the location map below by local artist Jeff Macklin that lists most of the events.


1. The Commerce Building (129-1/2 Hunter Street West)

The hub of artistic endeavours in downtown Peterborough features several artist-run studios:

  • Acme Art & Sailboat Company presents “un-sensored F8-shutter FIZZLE”, a group photography show featuring Alex Pendergast, Wayne Eardley, Davey Warren, Wayne Ferguson, Scott Cisco, Marlon Hazlewood, Esther Vincent, and Paul Hodgkinson. In The Copper Closet, Acme owner and artist Joe Stable will be presenting his new fish-themed work.
  • In Studio #7 (accessible via Acme), Julie Francey is hosting an open studio with guest artist Freestyle Pat Lewis.
  • At the Atelier Ludmila Gallery (Studio #1), Leigh Macdonald will be showing her paintings in an exhibit called “Limn”.
  • Other open studios include The Drawing Room (Studio #5), Stephen Hayes, McLoughlin Studio Gallery, and Alex Bierk.

 

2. Watson & Lou (383 Water Street)

Oksana Hawrylak and Olenka Kleban of Folk Camp Canada, a not-for-profit organization that provides folks arts programming, will be demonstrating how to make “Pysanky” (Ukrainian Easter eggs) using the wax-resist “batik” method, in which designs are drawn or written onto the egg with beeswax, and then submerged in a series of dyebaths. While you’re there, sign up for one of the Pysanky workshops Folk Camp is hosting at Watson & Lou over the weekend.

Also check out the latest work from Madderhouse Textile Studios, Sweet Song Herbal Studio, and check out illustrator Jason Wilkins’ open studio at Wilkins Illustration.

 

3. By the Bridge (382 Water Street)

By the Bridge is hosting a retrospective of the art of Ann Cossar, who uses pen and ink, oils, watercolours, and pastels to explore land/water scapes and the human figure, as well as the abstraction of both. The exhibit will include some of her portrait work as well, dating back to the 1960s.

 

4. Caffeina Espresso Bar (144 Hunter Street West)

Caffeina owner and documentary and wedding photographer Andreas Avdoulos will be displaying his work.

 

Photography by Christopher Thorpe. (Photos courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival)
Photography by Christopher Thorpe. (Photos courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival)

META4 is hosting the opening reception for Christopher Thorpe’s photography exhibit “Curves”, part of the SPARK Photo Festival. The reception will also feature free photography activity in the studio.

 

6. Next Door (197 Hunter Street West)

In conjuction with First Friday, cocktail bar Next Door will be hosting a free concert from 9 to 11 p.m. featuring Lauryn Macfarlane with Dar Kimble on guitar.

 

Works by Shannon Taylor and Charlotte Di Carlo are on display this April at the new Green Lemon Gallery in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Shannon Taylor)
Works by Shannon Taylor and Charlotte Di Carlo are on display this April at the new Green Lemon Gallery in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Shannon Taylor)

Green Lemon Gallery, a new intimate gallery located beside Black Honey, will be hosting a group show with paintings by Shannon Taylor and sculpture by Charlotte Di Carlo.

 

8. Black Honey (221 Hunter Street West)

Black Honey is hosting a reception for its current exhibit, “Nature’s Restorative Gift”, featuring oil paintings by Christine Campbell (who will be in attendance). The exhibit runs until May 4th.

 

9. Mike’s Tattoo and Piercing (345 George Street North)

Work by graphic artist and Cobourg tattooist Todd Strong.
Work by graphic artist and Cobourg tattooist Todd Strong.

Mike’s Tattoo and Piercing will be featuring the work of graphic artist and Cobourg tattooist Todd Strong, who has designed artwork for bands, posters, album covers, and more.

 

10. You’re Welcome (410 George Street North)

Adult boutique You’re Welcome is hosting an exhibit by Toronto-based oil painter Stephanie Camille.

 

Photography by Peter Curley. (Photos courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival)
Photography by Peter Curley. (Photos courtesy of SPARK Photo Festival)

Frameland Frame It For U Gallery is hosting an opening reception for local photographer Peter Curley’s “Waterscapes 2019” exhibit, part of the SPARK Photo Festival.

 

12. Art School of Peterborough (174A Charlotte Street)

The Art School of Peterborough’s Launch Gallery is hosting a preview of “Festa Carnevale”, its masquerade-themed annual art auction fundraiser, as well as a free mask-masking workshop.

The Launch Gallery is also the location for “Bronson & Cole” by photographers Heather Doughty and Katie Ellement, part of the SPARK Photo Festival (the opening reception happens next Friday, April 12th).

 

13. Artspace (378 Aylmer Street)

“A Guest A Host A Ghost”, an installation by Sylix Nation artist Krista Belle Stewart, will be on display at Artspace during the First Friday art crawl (the exhibition, which opened in March, continues until April 18th).

 

14. The Trend and Bagnani Hall at Traill College (310 London Street)

The Trend is hosting a book launch and readings for Chickenscratch, an anthology of student writing, and Bagnani Hall is hosting Cultural Studies Day, a celebration of fine arts produced by students throughout the year.

 

15. Pappas Billiards (407 George Street North)

Pappas Billiards is hosting the opening reception for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families photography exhibition, part of the SPARK Photo Festival, with live music by Bree Taylor.

 

16. Write On The Street Community Studio (388 George Street)

Writers Myanna Hansen and Janette Platana working in the windows at Write On The Street Community Studio. (Photo: Write On The Street Community Studio)
Writers Myanna Hansen and Janette Platana working in the windows at Write On The Street Community Studio. (Photo: Write On The Street Community Studio)

Write On The Street Community Studio is hosting live writers writing live in the windows. Beginning at 10 p.m., Janette Platana will rewrite Leda and The Swan. Note: this location is not shown on the map below.

 

Location Map

Map courtesy of Jeff Macklin.
Map courtesy of Jeff Macklin.

 

For updates on First Friday Peterborough, follow FirstFridayPtbo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Nominations now open for Peterborough’s 2019 Grandparent of the Year

The winners and honourable mentions of Community Care Peterborough's 2018 Grandparent of the Year Award at a reception at Princess Gardens Retirement Residence in Peterborough on June 6, 2018. Nominations for this year's award are open until May 16, 2019. (Photo: Dean Ostrander)

Nominations now open for the 2018 Grandparent of the Year awards, hosted by Community Care Peterborough.

This is the 32nd year for the awards, which were introduced by Anne Innis, former volunteer and board member with Community Care, to bring different generations together and celebrate the influence they have on each other.

The event is sponsored again this year by Nexicom, Grady’s Feet Essentials, and The Gardens of Peterborough, with Darling Insurance as a new sponsor this year.

“By participating in this contest, children are encouraged to recognize the importance of older people in their lives,” says Danielle Belair, Community Care’s executive director.

Children from grades 2 to 6 are invited to nominate their grandparent (or another special older person in their lives) for the Grandparent of the Year Award.

Two awards will be presented: one for primary level (grades 2 and 3) and one for junior level (grades 4 to 6). There will also be two honourable mentions in each category.

Community Care has already distributed information packages, including applications, to all elementary schools in the County and City of Peterborough.

Children who are not participating through their school can get their information package and application online from www.commcareptbo.org.

Children can submit their application in French or English.

All nominations for the 2019 Grandparent of the Year award must be received by Thursday, May 16th at Community Care, either dropped off or mailed (Community Care, Attention: Tracy Kennedy, 185 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, K9H 0H1).

The award recipients will be announced and honoured at a celebration on Wednesday, June 5th.

“June is a time to celebrate the seniors in our lives,” Belair says. “Community Care is proud to recognize the intergenerational program and celebrate the grandparents and their nominating family.”

Spring cleaning? ‘Spark joy’ by donating gently used items to community organizations

Organizing guru Marie Kondo's books and popular Netflix show have resulted in a surge of donations to thrift shops around the world. If you're purging this spring, consider donating clothing, toys, sheets, and other gently used items to a local non-profit or charitable organization. (Photo: Nextflix)

In the wake of Netflix sensation Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, you may be feeling inspired to purge unwanted clutter this spring. What to do with all of the gently used items that no longer “spark joy”?

The answer is simple: look to your community for opportunities to donate these goods so that their useful life is extended.

As we begin spring cleaning and decluttering, we can take some comfort in knowing that our unwanted items can stay out of the landfill and thereby remain useful.

Living with less is an admirable goal and when we work toward it we have the opportunity to support local charities and non-profits as well as enrich the lives of others within our community.

Here are some Peterborough organizations that accept donations:


Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education

The spring purge often starts with the closet. As you rifle through sweaters, pants, and shirts, consider packing up your unwanted things for Peterborough Alternative and Continuing Education (PACE).

PACE has a wonderful free market for their students called The Boutique. This second-hand free market started when staff started bringing in items that students needed, and it has grown over the last seven years to become a full room of donated items organized by volunteers, and available for students to shop for free for the items they need.

PACE students range in age from 16 to 75, so nearly everything is needed. In particular, The Boutique is in need of adult men’s clothing.

Items can be dropped off at the PACE main office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 201 MacDonnel Street in Peterborough. For more information visit pace.kprdsb.ca.

 

YES Shelter for Youth and Families

Just around the corner from PACE is the YES Shelter for Youth and Families at 196 Brock Street in Peterborough. YES helps youth and families in Peterborough lead full and positive lives by providing shelter, education, and transitional supports.

YES has posted a wish list online at yesshelter.ca/get-involved-now/wish-list/ where you can find the items they are in need of.

Depending on the season, the wish list changes so be sure to consult their website for the in-kind items that you may be able to donate. There is an ongoing need for men’s boxers, female undergarments, socks, personal hygiene items, and soon, spring and summer clothing.

 

Peterborough Humane Society

As you finish up going through your clothing, you’ll likely want to start going through other areas of your home to separate out those unwanted or unneeded items. If you’re cleaning out the linen closet, be sure to save your old sheets and towels fort the Peterborough Humane Society at 385 Lansdowne Street in Peterborough.

The Peterborough Humane Society is a non-profit charitable organization that relies on the generosity of the community to meet the needs of the animals in their care. As you sort through your belongings, consider consulting the organization’s wish list at peterboroughhumanesociety.ca/wishlist/.

They accept typical pet care items like pet beds and toys, but there is also a need for gently used linens, laundry detergent, and office supplies — even shoe boxes, which provide a cozy home for kittens that are making the transition into the centre.

 

Compass Early Learning and Care

Compass Early Learning and Care is also in need of sheets, along with ropes, and pulleys to make flags and hammocks with the school aged programs.

Compass facilitates licensed home child care and school age programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, and they gratefully accept many other items, too.

Drop off for these items is at the Compass Early Learning and Care head office located at 550 Braidwood Avenue in Peterborough.

 

Peterborough Child & Family Centres

Moving on to the kids’ rooms, young children seem to grow out of their toys quite quickly but there’s no need to toss them in the garbage.

Did you know that Peterborough has a toy library? The Peterborough Child & Family Centres (PCFC) have a Toy and Book Lending Library located at 201 Antrim Street in Peterborough.

PCFC is a registered charitable nonprofit organization that provides information and support to expectant parents and families with young children living in the county and city of Peterborough. For more than 30 years, PCFC has offered programs and services for families of young children. From parent education, to parent-child programs, and well baby clinics, PCFC serves babies, young children, and families. Their services can be found in a variety of safe, accessible, urban and rural locations across the city and county.

The PCFC Toy Library is grateful for donations of gently used toys, board games, and books for children up to six years old. Families are welcome to bring donations during their opening hours. For more information visit ptbocfc.ca/toy-library/ or call 705-748 9144 ext. 310.

 

Peterborough Tool Library

Donated tools that have been repaired and are available to borrow from the Peterborough Tool Library. (Photo: Peterborough Tool Library)
Donated tools that have been repaired and are available to borrow from the Peterborough Tool Library. (Photo: Peterborough Tool Library)

For the adults, Peterborough has a tool library located at 910 High Street in Peterborough. A tool library is like a typical library, but for tools instead of books.

The Peterborough Tool Library allows community members to borrow from a large inventory of tools and take those tools home to use them. According to the Tool Library, this supports independence, creativity, and sharing in our community.

Tool donations are welcome during library hours. For more information, visit ptbotoollibrary.myturn.com

 

Creating Space Peterborough

From the tool shed to the craft cupboard: it’s amazing how craft and scrapbooking supplies can build up!

Your unwanted craft supplies can stay out of the recycling bin. Creating Space, at 441 Rubidge Street in Peterborough, is often in need of certain crafting supplies.

They are a community arts studio that “fosters community resilience by making art, telling stories, and learning together.”

Before you donate your unwanted art and craft supplies, please contact them at creatingspaceptbo@gmail.com (you can also find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/creatingspacePtbo/).

 

If you decide to lighten your load of stuff this spring by purging and decluttering, you can look beyond the typical donation spots and support your local community.

Not only will you be giving your unwanted items another life, you’ll also be reducing your impact on the landfill, and generously supporting those in need — which is sure to bring you joy.

Celebrate 25 years of performing arts in Peterborough with Public Energy on Saturday

Public Energy, Peterborough's supporter of innovative contemporary performing arts, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 25, 2019 in downtown Peterborough. Pictured is Barbara (Eva) Dametto's "The Serpent and the Lotus", performed during Public Energy's Emergency #21 festival of dance and performance in Peterborough in March 2015. (Photo: Public Energy)

There’s going to be a huge celebration of the performing arts happening in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, May 25th — including a party at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) — as Public Energy Performing Arts wraps up its 25th anniversary season.

Public Energy, the not-for-profit charitable organization and supporter of innovative contemporary performing arts in Peterborough, announced the details of “The P(art)y Ball” earlier today (April 3) in the atrium at Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough. The announcement featured former Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown, ballet dancer and contortionist Lisbeth Mikoleit, champion hoop dancer Nimkii Osawamick, and more.

The 25th anniversary celebration in May will feature artists from every era of the history of Public Energy, which executive director Bill Kimball founded in 1994 as Peterborough New Dance to fill the void after Artspace was forced to abandon its performance programming component due to a lack of funding. Kimball later expanded the organization’s mandate from dance to also include theatre and other forms of performance and changed the organization’s name to Public Energy.

On April 3, 2019, Public Energy announced the details of its 25th anniversary celebration, which takes place on May 25th at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Public Energy)
On April 3, 2019, Public Energy announced the details of its 25th anniversary celebration, which takes place on May 25th at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Public Energy)

The May 25th event will feature pop-up performances throughout the day in downtown Peterborough, including the world premiere performance of a piece involving 50 community members choreographed by internationally celebrated choreographer Bill Coleman.

 

Free Afternoon Pop-Ups

As well as the ticketed main stage performance at Market Hall, there’s also a full afternoon of free pop-up events on Saturday, May 25th in downtown Peterborough (sponsored by the Peterborough DBIA):

  • “Transcendence”, an outdoor dance piece performed by an ensemble of 30+ community members at 12 p.m. at the corner of Hunter and Queen Streets (if it rains, the performance will be moved to Peterborough Square)
  • “Utki”, a celebratory performance of classical Indian dance and Bollywood by Mithila Ballal and Ensemble at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the atrium at Peterborough Square (lower level, bottom of the escalators)
  • “Served: Counter Culture”, a performance of female shapes from classical paintings and experiences from the serving industry by Naomi Duvall, outside eye Anne White at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Peterborough Square Food Court
  • “Elements: Air and Water”, an aeriel silk performance by Jennifer Elchuk (Opal), Kayla Stanistreet, and Nicole Malbeuf at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Millennium Park fountain (if it rains, this performance will be cancelled)
  • “Crutch”, a duet between a dancer and his crutches acts as a farewell to trauma and addiction (mature content), performed by Wes Ryan with accompaniment by Patrick Walsh at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at 172 Simcoe Street (the alleyway next to Buck or Two Plus just west of George St.).

Free Late Night Party

There will also be a free late night after-party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Theatre on King (171 King St., Peterborough) featuring a remix by veejay Lester Alfonso of 25 years of dance and theatre video from the Public Energy archives, a protechnic performance by The Peterborough Academy of Circus Arts, and Deejay Helen-a spinning vinyl.

 

At 6:30 p.m., there will be a VIP reception at the Market Hall, which includes a meet-and-greet with former Cirque du Soleil choreographer Debra Brown, followed by a performance at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby.

The main event will begin at 8 p.m. on the Market Hall stage (details below), followed by an after-party at 10 p.m. at The Theatre On King (171 King St., Peterborough), where veejay and filmmaker Lester Alfonso will use 25 years of historic performance footage to create a spectacular visual effect.

Here are the confirmed artists who will be performing at The P(art)y Ball at Market Hall on May 25th:

Debra Brown

Debra Brown. (Photo: Debra Brown / Facebook)
Debra Brown. (Photo: Debra Brown / Facebook)

Debra Brown, known around the world as the original choreographer for Cirque du Soleil, won an Emmy in 2002 for her choreography on the 74th Academy Awards. She is also a dancer and performed in Apogée, a work she choreographed and directed that was co-commissioned by Public Energy as its first-ever presentation in 1994. Debra will bring some new circus dance acts never seen before.

 

Evelyn Hart and Bill Coleman

Evelyn Hart and Bill Coleman. (Supplied photo)
Evelyn Hart and Bill Coleman. (Supplied photo)

Evelyn Hart and Bill Coleman will perform a duet choreographed by James Kudelka from Kudelka’s full-length work Love, Sex and Brahms. Hailing from Peterborough, Evelyn Hart, is the former prima ballerina for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and continues dancing on international stages. Bill Coleman has been bringing his dance works to Peterborough since before Public Energy was founded, and was the 2018 winner of the most prestigious dance award in Canada, The Walter Carsen Prize. James Kudelka, one of Canada’s greatest living choreographers, has had his work presented by Public Energy on numerous occasions, most memorably with his collaboration with opera singer Daniel Taylor in 2006.

 

Anandam Dancetheatre

Anandam Dancetheatre at Peterborough Square during Artsweek 2018. (Supplied photo)
Anandam Dancetheatre at Peterborough Square during Artsweek 2018. (Supplied photo)

Anandam Dancetheatre will reprise its site-specific work Divergent Dances Peterborough, first performed on the outside of Peterborough Square during Artsweek in September 2018. This combination of aerial dance and ground work is being reimagined for the Market Hall’s main staircase by its choreographer, Brandy Leary, with collaborators from Peterborough’s circus arts community including Thomas Vacarro and Jen Elchuk.

 

Cherish Violet Blood

Cherish Violet Blood. (Supplied photo)
Cherish Violet Blood. (Supplied photo)

Cherish Violet Blood (Blackfoot) will perform her powerful monologue Be a Babe. Cherish’s wide-ranging career as an actor, musician, and writer has taken her around the world, including appearing as Annie Cook in the Peterborough production of Rez Sisters in 2009.

 

Deepti Gupta

Choreographer Deepti Gupta (second from left) with dancers Aasttha Khajuria, Parul Gupta, and Reshmi Chetram-Dav of Ottawa’s Arzoo Dance Theatre. (Supplied photo)
Choreographer Deepti Gupta (second from left) with dancers Aasttha Khajuria, Parul Gupta, and Reshmi Chetram-Dav of Ottawa’s Arzoo Dance Theatre. (Supplied photo)

Deepti Gupta, one of Canada’s most innovative South Asian choreographers, will perform her solo Kathak dance Static, with video by Peterborough’s Lester Alfonso. Deepti’s most recent appearance with Public Energy was with the world premiere of her newest work Snowangels in 2018.

 

Ryan Kerr and Kate Story

Kate Story and Ryan Kerr in "Sorry about what happened at the mall" during Artsweek 2018. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
Kate Story and Ryan Kerr in “Sorry about what happened at the mall” during Artsweek 2018. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

The Theatre On King’s Ryan Kerr and Kate Story will remount Snow Day, their hit dance work from the Emergency #11 festival in 2003. Among the most prolific artists working in Peterborough’s independent theatre and dance scene, Ryan and Kate’s most recent collaboration with Public Energy was 2017’s hit play-with-song-and-dance damned be this transmigration.

 

Nicole Malbeuf

Nicole Malbeuf. (Supplied photo)
Nicole Malbeuf. (Supplied photo)

Nicole Malbeuf, a Peterborough-based aerial artist with Trellis Arts & Entertainment, will perform her newest aerial hoop routine. Nicole has performed her imaginative aerial and circus work with numerous groups in Peterborough, Toronto, and smaller circus communities around Ontario. With Public Energy, she performed in the 2018 Max’s Cabaret and took part in the Alternating Currents development process for new work in 2017.

 

Old Men Dancing

Old Men Dancing. (Supplied photo)
Old Men Dancing. (Supplied photo)

Old Men Dancing will perform a new dance made specially for the P(art)y Ball. This talented group of men of a certain age got its start through Public Energy in 2002, have had some of Canada’s best contemporary dance creators create work for them, and have performed in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo as well as Peterborough.

 

Nimkii Osawamick

Nimkii Osawamick. (Photo: Deb Mayes)
Nimkii Osawamick. (Photo: Deb Mayes)

Nimkii Osawamick (Odawa, Wikwemikong Unceeded Reserve, Wolf Clan) is a Peterborough-based singer, hoop dancer, and champion powwow dancer. Nimkii will perform his powerful high-energy dance accompanied by one of Canada’s leading deejays. He has danced extensively with indigenous artists, inclouding cellist Cris Derksen’s Trio and Orchestral Powwow, and was last seen with Public Energy performing in Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s The Honouring in 2015.

 

Wes Ryan

Wes Ryan. (Photo: Erin Murphy)
Wes Ryan. (Photo: Erin Murphy)

Peterborough slam poet Wes Ryan will perform a new spoken-word piece created specially for Public Energy’s 25th anniversary. Wes’s track record with Public Energy is the longest in duration of any artist on the P(art)y Ball program, with more than 15 shows to his credit going back to the very first season. His first Public Energy work was “Kitten on a String with Fish Hooks” for the Emergency #3 festival in 1995, and his most recent was “The Caregiver” with Becca Partington for Emergency #22 in 2018.

 

Lester Alfonso

Lester Alfonso. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)
Lester Alfonso. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

Peterborough documentary filmmaker Lester Alfonso (Birthmark, Twelve) will draw on 25 years of video documentation from Public Energy’s archives to create visuals for the dance party.

 

Tickets for The P(art)y Ball are $25 general admission ($75 for the party and the VIP reception) and are available in person at the Market Hall box office, by phone at 705-749-1146, or online at markethall.org.

Be a citizen scientist this summer and help our loons and lakes

"Healthy loons, healthy lake". Bird Studies Canada is looking for citizen scientists who can report on the loon population at their lakes over the summer and submit data for the annual Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. (Photo: Sandra Horvath)

Summer is approaching and soon the iconic loon will once again be nesting in lakes in the Kawarthas — and Bird Studies Canada wants your help monitoring loon populations.

Canada’s leading national charitable organization dedicated to bird science and conservation, Bird Studies Canada has conducted the annual Canadian Lakes Loon Survey since 1981. Over the past 37 years, more than 3,200 volunteer citizen scientists have monitored the common loon on 4,500 lakes across the country.

Participants in the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey collect information that helps Bird Studies Canada track and report on the health of Canada’s lakes, as well as the status of loon populations.

Loons are excellent indicators of broader lake health. Lake conditions can affect the reproductive success of the birds, which are sensitive to mercury pollution and acid precipitation.

“More volunteers are needed to survey these birds at lakes across Canada,” says Kathy Jones, the survey’s volunteer coordinator with Bird Studies Canada. “These data will be vital to determine if loons are in decline, holding steady, or making gains.”

A kayaker watching loons from a safe distance, with a juvenile on the left and an adult beginning to moult to winter plumage on the right. (Photo: David Gignac)
A kayaker watching loons from a safe distance, with a juvenile on the left and an adult beginning to moult to winter plumage on the right. (Photo: David Gignac)

Each summer, hundreds of Canadian Lakes Loon Survey participants watch their lakes at least once in June for signs of nesting, once in July for chicks, and once more in August to see whether the chicks survive long enough for their first flight.

No experience is needed to observe and report on the loon chicks at your local lake as a citizen scientist. The information collected will become part of the upcoming 40-year Loon Survey Report and is needed to give a true picture of the status of the common loon and the health of Canada’s lakes.

If you will be at a lake at least one day in each of June, July, and August, you can sign up for the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. A donation of any amount you choose will enroll you in the Canadian Lakes Loon Survey and provide you with the benefits of Bird Studies Canada membership.

To learn more, visit birdscanada.org/loons or contact Kathy Jones at volunteer@birdscanada.org or 1-888-448-2473 ext. 124.

musicNOW – April 2019

Grammy-nominated Jane Bunnett and Maqueque are the headliners for International Jazz Day in Peterborough, performing their Afro-Cuban jazz at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on April 28, 2019. (Photo: Emma–Lee Photography)

April is here, we are finally out of winter’s cold certainty, and the signs of spring abound. Heading out for a night on the town doesn’t feel anymore like a possible life-risking trip into the depths of subzero weather.

Take advantage of the warmer weather by heading out to enjoy one of the many live music events across Peterborough and the Kawarthas this month. Here are just a few of them:


Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn at the Market Hall in Peterborough on April 5

There are few singer-songwriters in Canada quite like Fred Eaglesmith. His 40+-year career has been built on relentless touring, top-notch songs, and a frontier spirit that extends well beyond the usual limitations of the music industry.

On Friday, April 5th, Eaglesmith and his wife Tif Ginn bring their duo show to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146).

Eaglesmith has done just about everything one can hope for in music, including having his songs covered by huge country stars in the U.S., performing on the David Letterman show, and releasing numerous critically acclaimed records. His is a style that can shift in mere moments from the saddest song to something laugh-out-loud funny to deep storytelling.

Singer-songwriter Tif Ginn, originally from Texas and now living with Eaglesmith in Canada, is a big talent in her own right. She released three critically acclaimed albums with her sister Brit as The Fabulous Ginn Sisters before launching a career as a solo artist. She’s just released her second solo album Moving Day, named after her move from Texas to Canada, which includes a number of tunes co-written with Eaglesmith.

Don’t miss this show, folks. Tickets are $33 for a general admission seat and $35 for assigned cabaret-style seating, available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO: “I Like Trains” – Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn

 

Hot Garbage with Rhys Climenhage, Kelly McMichael, and Carew at The Garnet in Peterborough on April 6

It is a full-on evening of music at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Saturday, April 6th. A four-headed monster of awesomeness. Headlining the show is Toronto band Hot Garbage. Their music is among some of the coolest psychedelic rock I’ve heard in a while.

Joining them will be local talent Rhys Climenhage, who continues to write and perform music beyond his years. Also on the bill is the always awesome Kelly McMichael (Renders) who is home from St. John’s for a spell and brings her awesome voice and killer pop/rock/dance tunes with her. And last but not least is Toronto band Carew, who bring their grunge/pop/rock sound to Peterborough for the first time.

Tickets are $10 at the door and the music starts shortly after 8 p.m.

VIDEO: “Harpoon” – Hot Garbage

 

Lemon Bucket Orkestra at Bryan Jones Theatre in Lakefield on April 12

I’ve been around music a fair amount folks, and I know for a fact that their haven’t been many bands described as a “guerilla-punk-balkan-folk-bass band.”

Well, that’s exactly what Lemon Bucket Orkestra sounds like. The Toronto band was born from four original members who became well-known buskers in The Big Smoke. They have evolved over the years to be about a dozen strong.

Performing Arts Lakefield brings the group to the stage at Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School (4391 County Rd. 29., Lakefield, 705-652-3324) on Friday, April 12th. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and costs $35 to attend.

For more information and for advance tickets, head to www.performingartslakefield.org.

VIDEO: “Freedom” – Lemon Bucket Orkestra

 

Kate Suhr at the Market Hall in Peterborough on April 14

Peterborough songstress Kate Suhr has enjoyed a pretty multi-faceted career so far. Musical theatre, theatre, and music have all been in her wheelhouse as she continues to flourish and expand her repertoire.

On Sunday, April 14th, she takes to the stage at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) to debut with her first solo cabaret show entitled “Guts, Guile and a Few Showtunes.” The family-friendly show will also feature musical director and pianist Anthony Bastianon and Saskia Tomkins on strings.

“In a night of story and song you will hear everything from musical theatre and pop to folk and a few original songs,” the show’s description reads. “It will be an eclectic evening of music, loose conversation, some wonderfully awkward jokes and very special guests.”

Tickets are $25 general admission ($20 for students, $18 for children 13 and under) or $30 for assigned cabaret-style seats and can be purchased at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO: “Time To Go” – Kate Suhr

 

Tokyo Police Club at the Red Dog in Peterborough on April 19

Batten down the hatches! High-energy rock band Tokyo Police Club is coming to The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710) on Friday, April 19th at 10 p.m..

Every show this band plays is worth heading to. Tickets are $25, available in advance at ticketscene.ca

VIDEO: “Outtatime” – Tokyo Police Club

 

Max Mouse and the Gorillas at Moody’s in Millbrook on April 20

Millbrook residents are in for a treat when Max Mouse and the Gorillas bring their uptempo R’n’B-tinged rock to Moody’s Bar & Grill (3 Tupper St., Millbrook, 705-932-6663) on Saturday, April 20th.

The band is led by the inimitable Cris Cuddy on vocals along with a stellar cast of Peterborough-area musicians including Bobby Watson, JP Hovercraft, and more.

Showtime is 2 p.m. and there is no cover.

VIDEO: “Steppin’ Out” – Max Mouse and The Gorillas

 

Jackson Delta at the Market Hall in Peterborough on April 20

Later in the evening on Saturday, April 20th, a true Peterborough fave, Jackson Delta, performs at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146).

Jackson Delta is Rick Fines, Al Black, and Gary Peeples performing acoustic blues of the highest quality. Mostly active in the late ’80s and ’90s, the boys come together for a big reunion show from time to time in their hometown.

Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for assigned cabaret seats, available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.

This is sure to be a fun night full of nostalgia, great onstage comraderie, and excellent blues music.

VIDEO: “Junco Partner” – Jackson Delta

 

Ron Sexsmith at the Market Hall in Peterborough on April 23

Canadian songwriting legend-in-the-making Ron Sexsmith takes the stage at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Since his debut in 1995, Sexsmith has a track record that stretches for miles with album after album of great tunes. His songs have been covered by the likes of Feist, Emmylou Harris, and many more. His latest album The Last Rider was self-produced along with his long-time collaborator, friend, and Rheostatics member Don Kerr.

Tickets are $38 and can be purchased at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO: “Secret Heart” – Ron Sexmith

 

Nathan Truax at The Garnet in Peterborough on April 26

Check out some old school country-influenced tunes at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Friday, April 26th when Nathan Truax takes the stage.

His is a throwback style steeped in nostalgia and enough vibes to fill a farmer’s field. Truax is a former member of indie band Said the Whale and now calls Peterborough home.

The show begins at 9 p.m. and costs $10 at the door (or pay what you can).

VIDEO: “Oh, What Are You To Do” – Nathan Truax

 

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque at The Market Hall in Peterborough on April 28

On Sunday, April 28th, International Jazz Day Peterborough is bringing five-time Juno Award winner and three-time Grammy nominee Jane Bunnett and her band Maqueque to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146)

Bunnett started Maqueque five years ago as a project to record and mentor young Cuban female musicians, and it’s turned into one of the top groups on the North American jazz scene. In the last year, they have played in major jazz festivals like Newport and Monterey, been featured on NPR’s program Jazz Night in America, were nominated for a Grammy Award for their newest release Oddara and, most recently, were voted as one the top ten jazz groups by the prestigious DownBeat magazine’s critics poll.

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque features Jane Bunnetton on soprano saxophone and flute, Danae Olano on piano and vocals, Tailin Marrero on acoustic and electric bass and vocals, Melvis Santa on lead vocals and percussion, Mary Paz on percussion and vocals, and Yissy Garcia on drums.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 ($23 for students) and are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org.

VIDEO: “Little Feet”, “Maqueque”, “25 New Moves” – Jane Bunnett and Maqueque

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