Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch today (July 24) for Peterborough and most of the Kawarthas, with the exception of Northumberland County.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening. as a warm and humid tropical air mass remains over Eastern Ontario.
The main threat is torrential downpours, producing 50 to 100 mm of rain in one to two hours, especially in areas that receive two or more thunderstorms in a row.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
Remember that lightning kills and injures Canadians every year. When thunder roars, go indoors!
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.
On July 26, 2018, the "Open Mic After Party" event at The Red Dog in downtown Peterborough will celebrate the open mic, where many musicians have their first opportunity to perform in public. Pictured are Mary and Martha performing an original tune at The Stage Cafe, one of Peterborough's longest-running open stages. We have a list of all the open mics and open stages currently available in Peterborough. (Photo: The Stage Cafe / Peterborough)
Anyone who’s seen Michael Hurcomb’s 2018 music documentary The Radius Project knows that the Peterborough area is a wellspring of musicial talent, having launched the careers of musicians such as Serena Ryder, Royal Wood, The Strumbellas, Cross Dog, Three Days Grace, Thousand Foot Krutch, My Darkest Days, I Mother Earth, and more.
And in the early days of their careers, more than a few of these musicians graced at least one open mic or open stage in Peterborough (we’ll just refer to both as open mics from now on). At last count, there are at least 15 open mics in the City of Peterborough alone (listed below), not to mention those taking place in other communities across the Kawarthas.
The Open Mic After Party happens Thursday, July 26, 2019 at 9 p.m. at the Historic Red Dog Tavern in downtown Peterborough. (Poster courtesy of Wendy Fischer)
In recognition of the impact of the open mic on Peterborough’s music community, Wendy Fischer (of Peterborough LIVE fame) has organized a special evening called the “Open Mic After Party”, which takes place this Thursday night (July 26) from 9 p.m. until last call at the Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough) — not coincidentally the home of an open mic every Tuesday night.
This celebration of Peterborough’s open mic culture will feature a bevy of special guests, including several open mic hosts and performers, local hip hop artists, and more. The list includes S-Ka-Paid, Billy Marks, Maceo Moreno, Van Loon, DJ Taktikill, Casey Bax, Kerry Jayne, Skrt Kobain, Anane, Muno, Randy Hill, The Boo Radley Project, Michaela Hetherington, Keigan & Whitney, Jacques Graveline, Kate Kelly, Nicholas Campbell Band, Larry Saidman, Charmaine Magumbe, Sean Hully, Washboard Hank & Sweet Muriel, Weston, Ron Christopher, and the Matt Greco Band.
Rumour has it there will also be a couple of surprises at the show. And, of course, this is also an open mic — sign up at 9 p.m. at the Red Dog for any spots that are available. Don’t delay, because the show also begins at 9 p.m.
There’s one piece of advice every musician hears at least once when they are starting out: “Play an open mic.” It’s a great way to test out your songwriting, singing, or instrumental musical chops before a friendly live audience, especially for the first time. And up-and-coming musicians have lots of opportunities to play an open mic in Peterborough — you may be surprised to learn just how many there are.
With the assistance of the aforementioned Wendy Fischer, we’ve put together the list below of all the current open mics in Peterborough. And these are just the regular ones that happen every week or every month, not any special open mic events local pubs may host throughout the year.
And while it’s not on this list below because it’s not a weekly or monthly event, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention “Stars of Tomorrow”, the series for local youth musicians started by Nogojiwanong-Peterborough musician Missy Knott.
In 2009, when she was only 19 but had already won the Peterborough Folk Festival’s Emerging Artist award, Missy realized she could help put new local talent on the stage. That year, she launched the youth mentoring program to help prepare young musicians to perform publicly, and then she would invite them to perform at the biannual “Stars of Tomorrow” showcase.
Without further ado, here’s the list of open mics in Peterborough.
Sweet Muriel and Washboard Hank host the Backroom Bazaar at The Twisted Wheel every Thursday, which includes a featured guest musician each week followed by an open jam. (Photo courtesy of Washboard Hank)
Navy Clubhouse of the Peterborough Naval Association (24 Whitlaw St., Peterborough)
Fourth Saturday afternoon of every month from September to May
This is the oldest open mic in Peterborough still running, having launched in 2006. Hosted by Wava Brown, between 18 and 24 performers show up to every monthly open mic from September to May.
The Stage Cafe in the basement of Emmanuel Church (534 George St. N., Peterborough)
Second Friday evening of every month from September to June
Another one of the longest-running open mics in Peterborough, The Stage Cafe began in 2007. Billed as “a great venue for people to experience playing in front of an audience for the first time”, The Stage Cafe is coordinated by Steve Lynch, Darryl Parsons, Rick Stiles, and Ron Lowe. The monthly open mic takes place from September to June.
The Dobro (287 George St., Peterborough)
Every Wednesday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Launched in 2008, The Dobro’s open mic on Wednesday nights is the longest-running weekly one in Peterborough. It’s hosted by Jeremy James, Shea Bailey, Mike McCurdy, Mac Palmer, and Ken Tuck.
The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough)
Every Tuesday night
Hosted by Matt Diamond, sign-up for the Tuesday open mic is at 8 p.m. and it runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews (282 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough)
Third Saturday afternoon of every month
Dr. J’s now hosts the monthly Deluxe Blues Jam fundraiser (previously located at the former Pig’s Ear Tavern) for the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PBMA), a group that raises funds for local musicians who need temporary financial assistance due to injury or illness. The Deluxe Blues Jam, which takes place on the third Saturday afternoon of every month, is an open stage hosted by a different band each month.
The Black Horse (452 George St. N., Peterborough)
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night
New owner Desmond Vandenberg has continued previous owner Ray Kapoor’s musical traditions at The Black Horse, including the thrice-weekly chance for musicians to perform on an open stage.
Every Tuesday night, there’s an open mic at 7 p.m. hosted by Randy Hill. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Nicholas Campbell and friends perform “old soul rock ‘n’ roll”. Thursdays feature Jazz & Blues at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Marsala Lukianchuck and The Rob Phillips Trio, with an open stage at 9 p.m.
Puck’ N Pint Sports Pub (871 Chemong Rd, Peterborough)
Every Tuesday night
An open mic hosted by Bobby Watson takes place every Tuesday from 8 to 11 p.m.
McThirsty’s Pint (166 Charlotte St., Peterborough)
Every Sunday night
Ryan Van Loon hosts an open stage every Sunday night from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Champs Sports Bar (203 Simcoe St., Peterborough)
Every Thursday night
Every Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m., Champs has an open mic on the second floor party room, hosted by Brian Slack, Kate Kelly, Bobby Watson, and Ron Christopher.
Southside Pizzeria (25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough)
Every Tuesday and Friday morning
Southside Pizzeria has two open mics, one on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon hosted by Art Lajambe, and one on Friday morning from 9 a.m. to noon hosted by Jim Russell.
Black Honey (217 Hunter St. W., Peterborough)
First three Wednesdays of every month
Black Honey has an open mic hosted by Travis Sivart from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays of the month.
Pappas Billiards (407 George St. N., Peterborough)
Every Thursday night and every Saturday afternoon
Pappas Billiards has an open mic hosted by Casey Bax on Thursday nights from 7 to 10 p.m.. In addition, “Shipwrecked Saturdays”, hosted by Keigan & Whitney, takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, with a featured artist from 2 to 3 p.m. (text 705-559-9488 if you want to perform).
The Twisted Wheel (379 Water St., Peterborough)
Every Thursday night
Peterborough’s newest nightclub features Backroom Bazaar every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., with hosts Washboard Hank and Sweet Muriel performing from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a featured artist from 8 to 9 p.m., and an open jam from 9 to 10 p.m.
Dreams of Beans (138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough)
Every Thursday night
Another newer open mic takes place at Dreams of Beans on Thursdays from 8 to 11:30 p.m., hosted by Jacques Graveline.
Beard Free Brewing (649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough)
Fourth Sunday of every month
Local microbrewery Beard Free Brewing, which also hosts local musicians every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, runs an open acoustic jam on the fourth Sunday of every month. It’s hosted by the Mathieu Murdoch duo, and all are welcome no matter the level of musical expertise.
Hot Belly Mama’s (378 George St. N., Peterborough)
Second Sunday of the month
Pete Woolidge (and sometimes Craig Paterson) hosts a jazz jam session at Hot Belly Mama’s, usually on the second Sunday of the month. A trio plays first, and then it’s open for jamming.
If we’ve missed a regular open mic taking place in Peterborough, or if any of the information above is incorrect, please email bahead@kawarthanow.com with the details.
22-year-old pop singer-songwriter Scott Helman performs a free concert at Peterborough Musicfest at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. (Publicity photo)
For every youth, past and present, who has had a musical dream but thought it would remain just that, we give you Scott Helman.
Peterborough Musicfest presents Scott Helman
When: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 8 p.m. Where: Del Crary Park (100 George St. N., Peterborough) How much: free
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets (lawn chairs are available to rent for $4/chair). VIP seating available for Sponsors and Fest Friends. No smoking, alcohol, or pets permitted. There’s no public parking at Del Crary Park, but there’s neighborhood street parking nearby and ample parking in downtown Peterborough.
Born and raised in Toronto, Helman received his first guitar at age 10. Five years later, his mind made up that he was going to be a musician come hell or high water, he performed for Warner Music Canada executives. That boardroom audition brought him an artist development deal with Warner.
Much has happened in Helman’s world since. At just 22 years of age, five Juno Award nominations dominate his resumé while critical acclaim for both his pop sound and songwriting builds. On Wednesday, July 25th at Del Crary Park, Peterborough Musicfest patrons will learn firsthand what all the excitement is about as Helman headlines the summer concert series. Admission is free to the 8 p.m. show.
“When I was 15, I had a pretty dark outlook on music,” admits Helman in a May 2018 interview with Karen Bliss of Billboard.
VIDEO: “Bungalow” – Scott Helman
“I thought everybody was out to get me and I thought that people were in the business of trying to change me or make me marketable,” he says.
“I thought it was a bunch of cigar-smoking dudes in suits driving Lexuses throwing cheques around. When I met (A&R people) like Ron Lopata or Victor Mijares, or especially (Warner Music Canada president) Steve Kane, I ws quite surprised that most of the people at my label were people that really loved music and were excited about it.”
With Helman, there was plenty for Warner to get excited about. Besides his clear musical talent, for someone so young he could write songs and write them very well. Still, he was an unknown entity. YouTube proved the perfect platform for his emerging talent and he posted his music there regularly.
“I hit the record label system at a really opportune time,” Helman recalls. “”It was the moment where I think the label started to realize that because there’s streaming and because they’re losing so much revenue through streaming, instead of trying to get pop hits on the radio, they had to develop career artists. I seemed to be one of the selections of people that wanted to try and develop into a follow-able artist, which is pretty cool.”
VIDEO: “Kinda Complicated” – Scott Helman
In October 2014, Helman recorded his debut EP Augusta, which produced the single “Bungalow”. Nominated for Best Pop Video at the 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards, the track found a place on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart for 22 weeks, peaking at #31 and certified gold for sales in excess of 500,000.
It was goodbye YouTube and hello live performance for Helman as he hit the road with Walk Off The Earth for its 2015 U.S. tour. A trek across Canada opening for Matthew Good followed later that same year.
“Walk Off The Earth, they’re really great people, so it was fun to spend that time with them,” says Helman in a July 2015 interview with Mary McComish of Under The Rockies.
VIDEO: “21 Days” – Scott Helman
“It’s really fun meeting people and seeing the world. That was a big part of wanting to be a musician, to see the world and play music to the people of the world. It gets exhausting; it is a tiring job, like anything else. It’s weird, by the middle of it, you’re like ‘OK, I’m really tired’ and then, by the end, you’re like, ‘No, I don’t want this to end.’ It’s like summer camp in that way.”
Besides the recognition that touring brought, the music industry took notice of Helman as well. In 2016, he was nominated for Juno Awards for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year. In addition, he performed “Bungalow” for the live national broadcast of the awards.
Come 2017, Helman was ready to release Hotel de Ville, his debut full-length album. It peaked at #45 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart, powered by equally high-charting singles “21 Days”, “Kinda Complicated”, and “PDA”, with “Ripple Effect” from the same album gaining traction as of late.
The net result of a busy and successful 2017 was a trip back to the Juno Awards this past spring, where Helman was nominated for three more awards including Songwriter of the Year.
VIDEO: “PDA” – Scott Helman
“When I’m writing a record, I don’t listen to nearly as much music because I don’t want to be directly influenced by anything,” Helman says in a February 2018 chat with Australian website Spotlight Report.
“With Hôtel de Ville, I was at a time in my life where I felt I needed to tie up a lot of loose ends and make a lot of stuff right. I had moved all my music gear and personal stuff to a tiny apartment in Montreal, which influenced me tons because the music and art scene there is so particular.
“The album was about healing and letting go — at least I found out later that that’s what I was doing — and I think that rubbed off onto the music and was probably the real challenge … actually living out those experiences.”
VIDEO: “Ripple Effect” – Scott Helman
Earlier this year, Helman released PDA (Remixes), an EP featuring fives mixes of his hit song. Ahead is a major European tour in late October and November. And then there’s his work developing SolvetheSolvable.com, a platform Helman created for as an outlet for people to seek out their cause of choice to create positive change in the world.
“So much inspires me on a micro level — coffee being spilled, people sharing glances, ants,” he says. ” But the power of music has, for a long time now, been something I’m very moved by and the idea of being able to achieve that is something that drives me every day.
“In doing so, I get to stand in front of lots of people and share myself with them. In that luxury, I hope to be graceful and kind and show that life can be good.”
Peterborough Musicfest is presenting 18 free-admission concerts featuring a total of 20 acts during its 32nd season — each staged on Wednesday and Saturday nights at Del Crary Park.
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, a board of directors, and numerous volunteers, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.”
For more information on this concert or the entire 2018 season, visit www.ptbomusicfest.ca or phone the Peterborough Musicfest office at 705-755-1111.
Montreal-based Copper Branch has opened a franchise location in Peterborough, offering quick plant-based meals including rice bowls, burgers, sandwiches, smoothies, and all-day breakfasts. (Photo: Copper Branch)
This week’s business news includes the opening of vegan quick-service restaurant franchise Copper Branch in Peterborough, Heritage Vodka from Black’s Distillery in Peterborough to be available at the LCBO, the final summer for Lantern Restaurant & Grill on Stoney Lake, new partnerships for Kavtek and its home remodelling augmented reality app, and Algonquin Puzzle Company in Barry’s Bay, a student-run business that transforms wilderness art into jigsaw puzzles.
Regional business events added this week include the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s “Lunch Box Learning – Exceed as an Exhibitor” event on August 15th and the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next Business After Hours event on September 19th.
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Copper Branch vegan restaurant franchise opens in Peterborough
Copper Branch’s Peterborough location at at 1040 Lansdowne Street West. (Photo: Copper Branch Peterborough / Facebook)
A franchise of the Montreal-based vegan restaurant offering plant-based “fast food” opens today (July 23) at 1040 Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough.
Founded in Montreal in 2014 by entrepreneur Rio Infantino, the mission of Copper Branch is to be “the undisputed leader in healthy fast-casual foods” by not only catering to vegetarians and vegans, but everyone seeking clean and healthy meal options.
The name “Copper Branch” is intended to reflect the company’s values of high-quality cooking and energy (copper being a metal used in gourmet cookware and a conductor of electricity) with the “branch” symbolizing natural, whole food.
The company has been undertaking a major expansion over the past couple of years. There are already 16 locations in Quebec and six franchise locations now open in Ontario, including Peterborough, with 10 more in Ontario opening later this year and many more locations opening in Quebec. There are also locations opening in the next year in Alberta and France.
Copper Branch is known for offering a range of rice bowls, burgers, sandwiches, smoothies, and all-day breakfasts, made using with organic and non-GMO ingredients. Gluten-free options are also available.
Heritage vodka from Black’s Distillery in Peterborough coming to the LCBO
Black’s Distillery Heritage Vodka, shown here at Publican House Brewery, will soon be available at 25 LCBO locations as well as online. (Photo: Black’s Distillery / Facebook)
Black’s Distillery in Peterborough’s East City has announced its Heritage Vodka will soon be available at the LCBO.
Previously only available from the distillery at 99 Hunter Street East and at select local establishments like Publican House, the vodka will be sold at 25 LCBO locations, as well as online at lcbo.com. The locations will be announced soon.
Owner Robert Black makes and sells gin, heritage vodka, rye whiskey and barley whiskey. The vodka is made with local Red Fife Wheat. Black chose Red Fife Wheat because of its local significance.
“The Red Fife Wheat was locally developed here in Otonabee Township by David Fife in 1840,” he says. “That’s a marquis grain that our grains are developed from today.”
He sources his wheat from a local farmer who still grows the original heritage grain.
Lantern Restaurant & Grill on Stoney Lake is closing
Lantern Restaurant & Grill is located at 2281 McCracken’s Landing Road in Lakefield. (Photo: Lantern Restaurant & Grill)
Geoff and Lesley Kirkland, owners of the seasonal Lantern Restaurant & Grill on Stoney Lake, announced on Sunday (July 22) that this will be the restaurant’s final season, along with Firefly Bakery & Supply.
“In the past five short years, we have been continuously impressed and humbled by how graciously we were accepted and supported by the local community on the lake,” they write on Facebook. “We are so proud to live and work in a place with people who avidly support local businesses and farmers.
“You inspired us to continuously grow and better ourselves not only with our food, drink, and service, but as employers as well. We are very proud of what our team has accomplished over the years, and we are so grateful to all our employees who contributed their creativity, ingenuity and positive energy to both of our businesses.”
The pair provided no details as to why they have decided to cease operating the restaurant and bakery. However, they lease both locations from Harbour Town McCracken’s Landing (2281 McCracken’s Landing Rd., Douro-Dummer) which went up for sale earlier this year for $3.5 million. The listing is no longer available, so it’s possible the property has been sold to a new owner and this has something to do with the decision.
Peterborough tech start-up Kavtek launches home remodelling augmented reality app
Kavtek has developed an augmented reality app for real estate agents and their clients to assist in home remodelling. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)
Peterborough technology start-up Kavtek has created the first augmented reality app of its kind for real estate agents and their clients.
The app, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, allows users to completely remodel any home and envision future possibilities for improvement. Current features include the ability to place life-sized furniture, paint walls, change flooring, add lighting, cabinets and appliances, as a digital layer on top of the real world.
Kavtek has recently partnered with North American home furniture online retailer Wayfair to display its products in the app. Other retailers in the home improvement industry, including Dulux Paints and Monaghan Lumber, have also partnered with Kavtek to allow home remodellers access to their products.
VIDEO: Kavtek – Make a House a Dream Home
Kavtek had already partnered with RE/MAX INTEGRA, to provide access to its augmented reality platform to over 10,000 real estate agents across Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
“Millennials make up the largest segment of homebuyers today, and most of them start their search for a new home online,” says Christopher Alexander, Executive Vice President and Regional Director for RE/MAX INTEGRA in the Ontario-Atlantic Region. “Augmented reality apps like Kavtek cater to this mobile-savvy generation’s desire for instant information and customizable experiences.”
Kavtek was co-founded by Sanu Somaweera and Alexandra Campbell, who came up with the idea while showing a home to a hesitant buyer. Clients of the Innovation Cluster, they won the Innovation Stream of the Bears’ Lair Entrepreneurial Competition earlier this year.
Real estate agents can download Kavtek on the Apple App Store and Google Play store for free, and receive two weeks of unlimited home remodeling followed by a monthly subscription. Kavtek is free for home buyers and sellers who get access through their real estate agent.
Algonquin Puzzle Company transforms local wilderness art into jigsaw puzzles
Algonquin Puzzle Company’s jigsaw puzzle of “Algonquin Reflection” by Ottawa Valley artist Joyce Burkholder. (Photo: Algonquin Puzzle Company / Facebook)
This is on the edge of the region we usually cover, but it’s such a clever and unique business idea we just had to mention it.
A passion for business and a love for the cottage prompted 17-year-old Matthew Kelley of Barry’s Bay to launch Algonquin Puzzle Company, in which he transforms wilderness art from local artists into jigsaw puzzles. Kelley launched his company this past spring with the help of the Ontario government’s Summer Company program administered by Small Business Centre (Belleville, Hastings County, Lennox & Addington, Prince Edward County, Quinte West).
Kelley has already created the “Wild Women: Painters of the Wilderness” collection, featuring three 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles based on prints of works by three Ottawa Valley artists: “Algonquin Reflection” by Joyce Burkholder, “Pine Lookout” by Kathy M. Haycock, and “Life is Good” by Linda Sorensen.
As for Kelley, he plans to continue running Algonquin Puzzle Company as he pursues post-secondary education in marketing at the University of Ottawa.
The puzzles are available online at algonquinpuzzles.com and at The Old Hastings Mercantile & Gallery, Art Gallery of Bancroft, Bayberry Design, Charlie D’s, Wilno Craft Gallery, The Old School Cafe, Laundry & Greenhouses, Opeongo Outfitters, Grumblin Granny’s, Algonquin Bound Outfitters, Pinewood Inn, and Barry’s Bay Outfitters.
We can’t think of a better activity for a rainy day (or even a sunny one) at the cottage.
Application deadline for Camp Startup youth entrepreneurial bootcamp is July 26
Camp Startup will take place in September at Camp Kawartha. (Graphic: FastStart Peterborough)
Previously known as Kawartha Backcountry Entrepreneurship Experience, Camp Startup is a new adventure for young entrepreneurs to push their limits past their comfort zone and dive into the world of entrepreneurship.
In September, 20 successful applicants will experience an action-packed weekend at Camp Kawartha. The weekend is open to all aspiring and current entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and29 who want to learn about starting their own business or further develop their skills.
The costs are covered by FastStart Peterborough, but you must apply for one of the 20 spots by Thursday, July 26th at midnight. To find out more and to apply, visit www.innovationcluster.ca/campstartup.
Innovation Cluster hosts “Power Breakfast: Women in STEM – Building Business and Breaking Barriers” on July 27
The Innovation Cluster is hosting “Power Breakfast: Women in STEM – Building Business and Breaking Barriers” from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 27th at Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront (150 George St., Peterborough).
Over a hot breakfast, four successful female entrepreneurs will speak about their experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), as well as the importance of maintaining and promoting women in STEM.
The speakers are Dr. Kate Withers (Business Development Manager for Central Ontario from Ontario Centres of Excellence), Miriam Verberg (Executive Producer of Bloom Digital Media), Dr. Andressa Lacerda (Chief Development Officer and Co-Founder of Noblegen Inc.) and Rhonda Barnet (President and Chief Operating Officer of Steelworks Design and National Board of Directors Chair for the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters).
Northumberland chambers host accessibility workshop for businesses on August 13
The local chambers of commerce in Northumberland County are hosting the “Discover Ability Workshop” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, August 13th at Warkworth Legion (6 Norham Rd., Warkworth).
You can learn about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), how it applies to your business (including your responsibilities under the legislation), and the advantages of developing an inclusive workforce. Light refreshments will be provided.
Learn how to become a better trade show exhibitor on August 15
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Lunch Box Learning – Exceed as an Exhibitor” from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15th at the CHamber office (175 George St. N., Peterborough).
Chamber staff Tiffany Arcari and Siam Grobler will host an open discussion on how to excel as a trade show exhibitor.
The noon-hour series is free to Chamber members and members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough. Bring your own lunch.
Save the date: Business After Hours in Bridgenorth on September 19
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next Business After Hours event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th.
During the “Bridgenorth Hop”, the Chamber will visit members in Bridgenorth, including Style Boutique and TCB Office Furniture & Supplies.
More details will be announced as the date nears.
Save the date: Love Local Ptbo Business Expo on October 3
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s Love Local Business Expo will take place this year from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3rd.
The region’s largest business showcase, in previous years the Expo took place at the Morrow Building during September. While spacious, the location was also somewhat uncomfortable during the heat of late summer and required a lot of carpets to cover up the concrete floor.
This year’s Expo is taking place at the Envinrude Centre, which features air conditioning and hardwood floors.
Watch for more details as the date gets closer, but you can register for a booth now at peterboroughchamber.ca.
The annual Millbrook Ladies' Night brings more than 1,000 people to downtown Millbrook for an evening of fun and community. This year's event takes place on Thursday, August 2, 2018. (Photo: Patrick Stephen / Millbrook BIA)
On Thursday, August 2nd the streets of Millbrook will be bustling with people, vendors, music, and entertainment for Ladies’ Night, a popular “girls’ night out” event hosted by the Millbrook Business Improvement Area.
Now in its 14th year, the annual event consistently draws over 1,000 people to the historic town of Millbrook. This year, visitors can expect new vendors and lively entertainment.
Kate Deklerck, co-organizer of the event and owner of The Quilter’s Bolt (30 King St E, Millbrook, 705-932-2120) says responses to the event have been overwhelmingly positive.
“Ladies’ Night brings the Millbrook community together, and it brings many new people into the community who get to witness the vibrant spirit of our hometown,” says Deklerck, who has been involved with planning the event for the past three years.
“Ladies’ Night brings the Millbrook community together”, says Kate DeKlerck, who owns The Quilter’s Bolt in downtown Millbrook and is one of the organizers of this year’s event. (Photo: The Quilter’s Bolt)
Ladies’ Night pioneer and veteran, Bonnie McQuarrie, says the event can be summed up in one word: fun.
McQuarrie, of Bethany Hills Interiors (12 King St E, Millbrook, 705-932-1600), and Cathy Bond, former owner of the Millbrook Times, were the lead organizers of the first Ladies’ Night 14 years ago, which drew around 200 people.
“The event continues to grow and attract more people every year,” McQuarrie says. “When I send out invitation reminders now, everyone who has attended before always comments on how fun the event is. They tell me they wouldn’t miss it.”
Bonnie McQuarrie, owner of Bethany Hills Interiors, helped organize the first Ladies’ Night event 14 years ago. Since then, the event has grown to attract hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown Millbrook. (Photo: Eva Fisher / kawarthaNOW.com)
From 4 to 9 p.m., more than 60 vendors will be participating. A new addition to look forward to this year is a caricature artist. Visitors can sit for a sketch and take a piece of the evening home with them.
This “Divalicious” event is the result of months of planning and a dedicated team of community members with the goal to provide a relaxing, enjoyable night out for women.
Here are six more reasons to visit this year’s Millbrook Ladies’ Night:
1. The best in retail therapy
As well as the more than 50 street vendors on King Street during Ladies’ Night, visitors can browse through the eclectic shops in downtown Millbrook. (Photo: Patrick Stephen / Millbrook BIA)
Downtown Millbrook offers a wide array of shopping choices.
Visitors can browse for gifts, antiques, fabrics, hardware items, linens, quilts, fashions, and more in the local establishments, and find unique products at the numerous vendor booths during Ladies’ Night.
Merridy Senior of Puddleduck Farms (541 Glamorgan Rd, Pontypool, 705-931-5794) will be selling maple syrup, maple sugar candies, and fresh cut flowers at her booth. She’s used to early mornings at farmers’ markets and says it’s nice to do an event in the evening.
“It’s a fun evening with lots of shopping and food options to choose from,” she says. “People can come after work and browse the local shops and booths, then get dinner and check out the Legion’s wine garden.”
Other products and services to be showcased by vendors include jewelry, pottery, home decor, clothing, alpaca sweaters, art, body sugaring, insurance advice, pet grooming, massage therapy, psychic readings, and more.
2. Wine, chocolate, ice cream … oh my!
Jackie Virtue-Flamminio of Millbrook Valley Chocolate will be selling chocolates as well as Kawartha Dairy ice cream during Ladies’ Night. (Photo: Millbrook Valley Chocolates)
A variety of food vendors and local establishments will offer delicious cuisine.
Visitors can dine at the Millbrook Legion (9 King St. E., 705-932-2837) and afterwards enjoy a beverage on the Legion’s back patio — which will be turned into a wine garden specifically for Ladies’ Night.
For something sweet, Jackie Virtue-Flamminio of Millbrook Valley Chocolates (32 King St E, Millbrook, 705-932-0110) will be selling chocolates and scooping Kawartha Dairy ice cream. With increasing visitors each year, her shop usually has a line out the doorway.
Another local favourite to satisfy your sweet tooth, The Pastry Peddler (17 King St., Millbrook, 705-932-7333), is the place to go for fresh baked goods.
Other local establishments, including Moody’s Bar and Grill (3 Tupper St, Millbrook, 705-932-6663) and Jule’s Kitchen (11 Tupper St, Millbrook, 705-932-3663), will be open and ready to host Ladies’ Night visitors. Both restaurants are only a short distance from the main street and worth the walk.
3. Classic rock faves from a live band
Close Enuff will keep the crowds entertained during Ladies’ Night by performing music from The Beatles, The Eagles, Billy Joel, and more. (Photo: Patrick Stephen / Millbrook BIA)
Rock n’ roll cover band Close Enuff will get the party started.
Close Enuff will play from 4 to 6 p.m. After an intermission, they will start up again at 7 p.m. and play until close. The band — whose members hail from Peterborough and the Greater Toronto area — are excited for their first Ladies’ Night gig.
“It’s always fun to play outdoor venues, but the band is really looking forward to this one,” says Steve Plunkett, the band’s drummer. “Millbrook is a neat little village with a lot of character.”
With covers of The Beatles, The Eagles, Billy Joel, and many other classics, Close Enuff is sure to get people up and moving.
4. A fashion show on King Street
Oasis Boutique will be presenting an on-street fashion show during Ladies Night. (Photo: Patrick Stephen / Millbrook BIA)
Nancy Fallis, owner of Oasis Boutique (26 King St E, Millbrook, 705-932-8267), is bringing back the Oasis Fashion Show this year.
Around 6 p.m. the band will take an intermission and the fashion show will begin.
Local women will model clothing from the boutique’s collection, and the show will feature three wardrobe changes, each introduced by Fallis.
“The ladies have fun with it,” says Fallis. “It’s always a good time.”
Oasis Boutique will also be offering one-night-only deals.
5. Info about local community services
Sales vendors won’t be the only booths that line the streets of downtown Millbrook on Ladies’ Night.
Ladies’ Night is all about having fun while supporting the Millbrook community. Among the vendors participating at Ladies’ Night will be local community organizations. (Poster: Millbrook BIA)
A few community organizations will be present to discuss the services they provide in the area.
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre (1 Dufferin Street, Millbrook, 705-932-7088), an agency that offers children and family programs, will be at Ladies’ Night, as will the Cavan Monaghan Library-Millbrook Branch (1 Dufferin St, Millbrook, 705-932-291).
Ladies’ Night is about shopping and entertainment, but it is also a chance to showcase the community resources available to individuals and families, something that is important to Deklerck.
“Including these organizations allows them to connect with people, which will have a positive impact on our community,” says Deklerck, who notes that non-profits are given a free booth space for the evening.
6. A chance to win a basket filled with Millbrook goodies
A draw will be held during Ladies’ Night for the Diva Basket, which will include gift certificates and samples from a range of Millbrook businesses. (Photo: Patrick Stephen / Millbrook BIA)
At the end of the night, a draw will be held for the highly coveted Diva Basket.
Throughout the evening, visitors collect ballots for the draw by shopping at the local businesses participating in Ladies’ Night. Every time you make a purchase, you receive a ballot.
Most of the businesses contribute something to the basket, whether it be gift certificates or physical items.
For all these reasons and more, August 2nd is a date you’ll want to make note of on your calendar.
Ladies’ Night runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 2nd in downtown Millbrook on King Street (which will be closed for the event). Admission is free. The event is presented by the Millbrook Business Improvement Area, Nexicom, and the Township of Cavan Monaghan.
The "Bobcaygeon Constellation" mural by Fenelon Falls artist Penni Holdham that now adorns the wall of Foodland Bobcayehon facing the patio of Kawartha Coffee Co. (Photo: Kawartha Coffee Co. / Facebook)
If you haven’t been to Kawartha Coffee Co.’s fabulous new location at 58 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon yet, you now have yet another reason to go.
The mural pays tribute to Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, whose 1999 song “Bobcaygeon” includes the line “It was in Bobcaygeon, I saw the constellations / Reveal themselves, one star at time”. (Photo: Kawartha Coffee Co. / Facebook)
Owner Kathleen Seymour commissioned Fenelon Falls artist Penni Holdham to create a stunning mural that now adorns the wall that Kawartha Coffee Co. shares with Foodland Bobcayeon.
The mural adds even more ambience to the huge outdoor patio in front of the popular restaurant, which has already become the place to be for Bobcaygeon residents and visitors alike.
The “Bobcaygeon Constellation” mural pays tribute to the nature and wildlife of the area, its Indigenous heritage, and — of course — the famous song by The Tragically Hip,
Holdham — who runs The Display Connection — is an international award-winning special event design architect and production professional, with over 30 years of hands-on event experience providing complete ‘beginning to end’ event design, management, and production.
A section of the mural paying tribute to Indigenous heritage of the area. (Photo: Kawartha Coffee Co. / Facebook)The large patio at Kawartha Coffee Co. is the essence of summer in the Kawarthas, also featuring an outside bar. (Photo: Kawartha Coffee Co. / Facebook)
This is the first summer of Kawartha Coffee Co. at the building known as “The Doctor’s Office”, across the road from the restaurant’s previous location at 49 Bolton Street. Since moving last fall, Seymour has put a lot of work into completely revamping the location.
This is a good weekend to check out the mural and everything Kawartha Coffee Co. has to offer, as the restaurant has live music on the patio this Saturday (July 21) from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring Nathan Traux and Jason Jones.
You may not be able to meet the artist though — Holdham is the volunteer chair of the Art Exhibit at the annual Fenelon Fair, which is happening all this weekend in nearby Fenelon Falls.
As well the mural, Penni Holdham also assisted owner Kathleen Seymour with the design of the patio area, which has already become the place to be for Bobcaygeon residents and visitors. (Photo: Kawartha Coffee Co. / Facebook)
An inspector with Peterborough Public Health sampling water quality at a local beach. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)
Every Friday during swimming season, we post a weekly report of the results of water quality testing at beaches in the Kawarthas and update it throughout the week.
As of July 20 2018, the following beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming:
Riverview Beach Park – Bobcaygeon Area
Omemee Beach – Emily/Omemee Area
Paudash Lake Beach – Highlands East Area
Little Horseshoe Lake Beach – Minden Hills Area
Port Hope Beach East – Port Hope/Cobourg Area
Wicklow Beach- Port Hope/Cobourg Area
Here are the complete results of water quality testing at beaches in Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.
In the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health Inspectors sample the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day, and public beaches in the County of Peterborough are sampled at least once a week (except for Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach, and White’s Beach which are sampled at least once in June, July, and August).
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides weekly testing results for beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County. Testing is based on the most recent test results from the provincial lab in Peterborough for water samples taken from these beaches.
Peterborough Public Health samples the water quality of popular city beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead every business day during the summer. The health unit will post signage if a beach is unsafe for swimming, such as this sign at Rogers Cove from last year. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Important note
The following test results may not reflect current water quality conditions. Water samples can take one to three days to process and heavy rainfall, high winds or wave activity, large numbers of waterfowl near a beach, or large numbers of swimmers can rapidly change water quality.
You should always check current conditions before deciding to use a beach. You should also monitor other factors that might suggest a beach is unsafe to use, such as floating debris, oil, discoloured water, bad odours, and excessive weed growth.
While we strive to update this story with the current conditions, you should confirm the most recent test results by visiting the local health unit websites at Peterborough Public Health and Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. As noted above, the beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead are tested every business day so the results listed below may not be current.
Peterborough City/County
City of Peterborough Beaches (sampled each business day)
Police block acess to a section of Bethune Street in Peterborough on July 19, 2018 as they search for a potentially armed male suspect in a drug investigation. He was later arrested without further incident. (Photo: Wendy Gibson / Facebook)
Police have arrested a man on drug-related charges following an incident in the Dalhousie and Bethune neighbourhood of downtown Peterborough yesterday (July 19).
Late yesterday afternoon, police armed with assault rifles blocked off access to a section of the neighbourhood.
“We were told to stay back due to (the possibility of) stray bullets,” writes Peterborough resident Wendy Gibson on Facebook, who also wrote the suspect was “holed up in a shed on Aylmer.”
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In a media release, Inspector Dan Smith of the Peterborough Police Service confirmed that officers had been conducting an investigation in the area at around 5 p.m., when they attempted to arrest a man who then fled on foot.
Because police were concerned the suspect was armed, they sent armed officers into the area along with the canine unit to locate the suspect.
A man was later taken into custody without further incident, and police advise there is no threat to public safety.
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Jordan Watkins, 31, of no fixed address, Durham Region, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I substance (Cocaine).
The accused was subsequently turned over to the Durham Regional Police Service for further investigation.
The accused is scheduled to appear in a Peterborough court on August 2, 2018.
Miranda Warren as Miss Skillon, Sharon Drew as Penelope Toop, and Dylan Robichaud as Reverend Lionel Toop in "See How They Run", a fundraiser for Little Lindsay Theatre taking place on July 20 and 21, 2018 at the Academy Theatre in Lindsay. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
A charismatic preacher’s wife, a mild-mannered village vicar, a spirited soldier, a town busybody, a funny maid, a visiting bishop, a Russian spy, and a misplaced clergyman. This group of characters makes up the cast of Phillip King’s See How They Run, presented at the historical Academy Theatre in Lindsay for two performances only: Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st.
Directed by Rob Powell, See How They Run is a co-production between the Lindsay Little Theatre and the Academy Theatre, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the continued operation of Little Lindsay Theatre.
See How They Run
When: Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Academy Theatre for Performing Arts (2 Lindsay St. Lindsay) How much: 25 ($22 for seniors and students)
Written by Philip King, directed by Rob Powell, and starring Sharon Drew, Dylan Robichaud, Miranda Warren, Don Hughes, Chris Morasse, Joey Stewart, Mike Crozmas, and Elora Powell.
Tickets available from the Academy Theatre box office, by phone at 705-324-9111, or online at academytheatre.ca.
Written in 1942 by British playwright Phillip King, See How They Run was originally developed as a show for the war-time Entertainment National Service Association, a British organization dedicated to entertaining troops stationed in England during World War II. Making its debut at the Peterborough Rep in Peterborough (United Kingdom), the play’s colourful characters, zany comedy, and farcical plot proved popular with troops and continued to be toured and restaged throughout the war.
The result is that See How They Run has maintained a nostalgic popularity in Britain. The show was revived with slight rewrites in 1964, which is the version that director Rob Powell and his company are presenting.
In Britain, See How They Run has never stopped being a hit, and among multiple revivals and tours through the decades, the show was turned into a film in 1956 as well as a Channel 4 TV Special in 1984. Most recently, the play was performed in 2014 under the direction of Star Wars alumni Warwick Davies and his Reduced Height Theatre Company.
Set in the fictional village of Merton-cum-Middlewick, See How They Run revolves around Penelope Toop (Sharon Drew), a vivacious vicar’s wife. A former American actress, Penelope came to Britain to entertain the troops where she was reunited with her childhood friend Lionel (Dylan Robichaud), who is now the mild-mannered vicar of the village. Although mismatched, the two get married and settle in post-war England.
The Reverend’s wife Penelope Toop (Sharon Drew) disguises Corporal Clive Winton (Ben Whyte) in her her husband’s suit and white collar so they can spend a night on the town. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
However, Penelope is not what some would consider vicar wife material, especially according to busybody parishioner Miss Skillon (Miranda Warren). One night after Miss Skillon gets between Lionel and his wife once again, the Reverend Toop departs for the evening when Penelope receives a call from an old actor friend, Clive Winton (Ben Whyte), who’s now a corporal in the U.S. Army and stationed in England.
During a night on leave, Clive and Penelope discover a nearby town is presenting Noel Coward’s Private Lives, which they toured together, and they decide to see it together. Since the neighboring village is out of bounds to the U.S. military, Penelope dresses Clive up in her husband’s suit and collar to set out for a night on the town.
Of course, in classical farce style, nothing from this point goes right for Penelope, Clive, and everyone that they come in contact with.
Mistaken identity, unexpected visitors, unfortunate misunderstandings, and an escaped Russian spy turns the vicar’s residence into a madhouse, in which everyone becomes a man of the cloth and nobody seems to know what’s going on. It’s a classic comedy in the farcical tradition.
My first visit to the Academy Theatre in Lindsay in over 25 years, I was absolutely enchanted by its grand design and regal theatrical atmosphere. As I sat in the massive and lush auditorium, which originated as a vaudeville house and then was used as an old-time move theatre, I was entertained by war-time standards over the sound system, which gave a haunting element of nostalgia as if the ghosts of audiences past were reliving the time See How They Run was first presented. It was truly a nice touch from the producers of the show.
As for the production, when it comes together it’s fine, but the show is not without its challenges. Granted I was attending a preview performance to review the show but, while the company presented the play with conviction, it seemed they needed a little more time to bring everything together.
Miranda Warren as Miss Skillen with Elona Powell, who gives the standout performance as the vicar’s maid Ida. (Photo: Sam Tweedle / kawarthaNOW)
See How They Run features a likeable cast of actors in some colourful character roles. Sharon Drew and Ben Whyte have chemistry as Penelope and Clive, Dylan Robichaud plays Reverend Troop as awkward and pious, Don Hughes creates a strong fist of authority as The Bishop of Lax, Chris Morasse performs as the visiting Reverend Humprey, and Joey Stewart comes out of nowhere in the third act in the role of Sergeant Towers.
However, it’s some of the secondary characters who have strongest impact on the show. Miranda Warren gives a hilarious performance as Miss Skillon, and Mike Crozmas is energetic and wild as the Russian Spy, adding both nutty hilarity and genuine tension to the show.
The strongest performance goes to Elora Powell as the vicar’s maid Ida. With a dead-on Cockney accent, Elora takes the material she is given and runs with it naturally, giving a fun-filled performance. She is delightful to watch each time she steps on the stage.
Although the show is a fun one, where See How They Run seems to struggle is in the pacing of the show, especially in the third act. What is supposed to be a fast-paced and zany comedy filled with wild action, quick banter, and an elaborate and funny chase sequence, the third act seems to falter under the burden of missed cues, faulty stage directions, and unconvincing physical confrontations.
I could see what was supposed to be happening, but instead of a fast-paced ending the show slows down to a sluggish burn out. I only hope that between the preview and the opening night of the show, the company will manage to tighten up the third act into the farcical free-for-all it has the potential to be.
All that said, See How They Run is a funny show with a likeable cast, and is being put on by a wonderful theatrical group for a great cause. I have come to really love the company at the Little Lindsay Theatre throughout the last theatrical year, and by seeing See How They Run you will financially support their upcoming 2018-2019 season.
It’s also a great chance to go and see some live theatre at one of the most beautiful and regal performance spaces I have ever visited in the Kawarthas. The Academy Theatre is beautiful, and I hope this isn’t the last time that I will visit the theatre. It’s a performance space that I want to explore again.
See How They Run runs for two performances only, on Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st. Both performances start at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 ($22 seniors and students), available from the Academy Theatre box office, by phone at 705-324-9111, or online at academytheatre.ca.
Toronto/Guelph-based duo Jennis (Dennis Gaumond and Jen Gillmor) will perform their style of acoustic jazzy-bluesy-funky folk at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, July 21. (Photo: Jennis)
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, July 19 to Wednesday, July 25.
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.
8pm - The Hoot In M'Noot featuring Miriam Hookings
Saturday, July 21
9pm - Jennis ($10)
VIDEO: Jennis Promo
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 28 9pm - Young Doctors In Love ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 19
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, July 20
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, July 21
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, July 22
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Tom and Rick
Monday, July 23
7-9pm - Brian Ferris
Tuesday, July 24
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, July 25
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, July 27 8-11pm - Laurence Stevenson
Saturday, July 28 8-11pm - Kassy Gray and Jesse Orser
Sunday, July 29 4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Ugly Horse
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, July 20
9pm - Andrew Irving
Saturday, July 21
9pm - Karoake
Coming Soon
Friday, July 27 9pm - Hungerford Station
Saturday, July 28 9pm - 9pm - Karoake
Friday, August 3 9pm - Little Red Wagon
Friday, August 10 9pm - Steve Argent Band
Friday, August 17 9pm - Instant Replay
Friday, August 31 9pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Thursday, July 19
5pm - Vinyl Night
Friday, July 20
8pm - Beers & Boards
Saturday, July 21
2-5pm - Live music (TBA)
Sunday, July 22
2-5pm - Acoustic jam session
Monday, July 23
2-5pm - Randy Hill
Wednesday, July 25
7-9pm - Improv Drop-in Night
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 19
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, July 20
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Flashback
Saturday, July 21
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, July 22
3pm - Terry Finn and 4 Front
Monday, July 23
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 24
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, July 25
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 26 7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, July 27 5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Game of Tones
Saturday, July 28 12-2pm - DeLorean 'car show' (weather permitting) w/ music by Nicholas Campbell; 5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Groove Authority
Sunday, July 29 3pm - Doug Horner
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, July 25
7pm - Tyler Wilson
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, July 20
6pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, July 27 5:30pm - An Acoustic Evening for Lost In a Little Town hosted by The Kents and ft. Daniel Greer, Nathan Truax, Mary-Kate Edwards, Nathan Bottomley (all ages, free)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, July 20
7pm - Head Case
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, July 19
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, July 20
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde (patio)
Sunday, July 22
2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)
Wednesday, July 25
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 27 7-11pm - Paul Hickey and Special Guests
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
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, July 20
10pm - High Waters Band (TBA, no cover)
Saturday, July 21
10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)
Wednesday, July 25
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, July 21
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Dawson
Sunday, July 22
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Robert Laing
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 28 1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Ian Reid
Sunday, July 29 12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Gospel Gordie and Sinner Shawn
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, July 21
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Broken Harmony (donations to PBMA appeciated)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, July 19
8pm - Open Mic Night with Jacques Graveline (no cover)
Wednesday, July 25
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, July 20
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, July 21
7-11pm - Northumberland Humane Society benefit ft Crash Course, Honey Soul, Urban Angel; 11:30pm - DJ Mocha Cupcake
Wednesday, July 25
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, July 20
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, July 21
2pm & 10pm - Blue Print
Wednesday, July 25
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, July 27 10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, July 28 2pm & 10pm - Ice
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, July 19
5pm - Pints N Politics
Friday, July 20
5pm - Forselli Friday w/ Casey Bay; 9pm - The Discarded, The Trespassers
Saturday, July 21
6pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series ft Cameron Anstee and Justin Million; 9pm - Live music (TBA)
Sunday, July 22
9pm - Peace Sand Rest, Rickashay, The Kitch ($10 or PWYC)
Monday, July 23
Olias, Palberta
Tuesday, July 24
Rebecca Lapp
Wednesday, July 25
Jack Harlan
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 26 5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Gwynception, Smokii Sumac
Friday, July 27 9pm - Steelburner, Kat Und Die Kunst ($10)
Saturday, July 28 Bellyflop
Sunday, July 29 Keyboards! By Justin Million
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 4 9pm - Strange CD release party w/ Parsons Man and Last Call Cuties ($10 or PWYC)
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