Jonathan Hall and Mike Judson are opening "The Twisted Wheel" at 379 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
Following a year that saw the closure of three beloved live music venues in downtown Peterborough — The Pig’s Ear, The Spill, and Catalina’s — Jonathan Hall and Mike Judson are partnering to open a new one.
The Twisted Wheel, located at 379 Water Street, will be opening in four to six weeks, according to Hall.
The new bar and lounge is a joint venture of Hall (former owner of Spanky’s, Splice, and The Trasheteria, and creator of The Hootenanny on Hunter Street) and Judson (actor, former CHEX weather analyst, and current co-host on Country 105 FM).
The Twisted Wheel is a bar, lounge, and event space. (Graphic: Mike Judson / Jonathan Hall)
Located between Amandala’s Restaurant and Watson & Lou, The Twisted Wheel is a half block away from the former location of The Trasheteria, which closed in 2012 after 14 years.
The interior of the 379 Water Street, which at one time was occupied by fireplace and home decor business Alternative Enterprises, is currently undergoing renovations.
According to Hall, The Twisted Wheel will be a lounge/bar and events space that will feature “live music alongside vinyl DJ culture and special events”.
The new bar is named after The Twisted Wheel nightclub in Manchester, England that was open from 1963 to 1971. Commonly called The Wheel, the club was one of the first in the U.K. to play “northern soul”, a music and dance genre that emerged in northern England in the late 1960s from the British mod scene.
The Twisted Wheel is named after the nightclub in Manchester, England that was open from 1963 to 1971 and is considered the birthplace of the “northern soul” music and dance genre. (Photo: Mike Bird, 1970)
During The Wheel’s heyday, DJs would play rare and imported U.S. soul records while people danced on the talcum powder-ridden floors. On Saturday nights, famous American blues, soul, and R&B artists would perform, including Ike and Tina Turner, Junior Walker, Edwin Starr, Sonny Boy Williamson, Ike and Tina Turner, Ben E. King, John Lee Hooker, and Little Walter. The club also showcased new U.K. talents at the time such as Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, and Elton John.
Police are reminding the public to be aware that no ice is safe ice and to avoid driving on frozen lakes and rivers.
Two separate incidents on Friday (February 2) involving motorized vehicles going through lake ice in the Haliburton area have resulted in one man having his driver’s licence suspended.
In the first incident at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, officers from the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) — with the assistance of Minden Hills Fire Department, Algonquin Highlands Fire Department, and Haliburton County Paramedic Services — responded to a report of a snowmobile and an ATV that had gone through the ice on Twelve Mile Lake in the Township of Minden Hills.
Four men were travelling together on a snowmobile and ATV to drill holes for ice fishing when they broke through thin ice.
Three of the four men were able to pull themselves out of the water, while a bystander threw a rope out to the fourth man and was able to pull him out of the water. Paramedics transported all four men to the local hospital for precautionary reasons.
In the second incident at 9:20 p.m. on Friday, the OPP and emergency services responded to a call that a side-by-side vehicle had gone through the ice on Boshkung Lake in the Township of Algonquin Highlands.
The male driver and the three male passengers had entered the water, but were able to extricate themselves and made their way to shore prior to the arrival of emergency services. None of the four men was injured.
Upon speaking with the 35-year-old driver, officers had determined he had been consuming alcohol. Following a warn range result at the roadside test, officers issued a three-day driver’s licence suspension.
The Haliburton Highlands OPP are reminding the public that no ice is safe ice and to avoid driving on frozen lakes and rivers. Water that may usually be open could appear to be frozen due to a drop in temperature. If it can’t be avoided, check ice conditions before heading out. Always be prepared and travel with safety equipment in the event of an emergency: wear a floater suit and carry ice picks and make sure they are accessible.
Police are also reminding the public to never drive impaired. Alcohol, illegal drugs, or even prescription or over-the-counter drugs can slow your reaction time and affect your ability to make good decisions. If convicted of impaired driving on a snowmobile, you will lose your driving privileges for all types of vehicles — including motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles.
One of Canada's greatest songwriters, Willie P. Bennett (pictured here in the 1970s) died at the age of 56 from a heart attack in his Peterborough home on February 15, 2008. (Photo: Willie P. Bennett Legacy Project)
Thursday, February 15th will mark 10 years since the passing of one of Canada’s greatest singer-songwriters, Willie P. Bennett.
Take the Willie P. Challenge
Winnipeg’s Jaxon Haldane has challenged musicians to record a cover of a Willie P. song and then post it on social media. To see the Willie P. Challenge videos, search for the hash tag #WPBChallenge on social media.
Willie P, as he was known to his friends and fans, died in Peterborough on February 15, 2008, after suffering a heart attack at the home he shared with local artist Joe Stable. He was only 56 years old.
Musicians are coming together this month with a series of tribute concerts in Guelph, Toronto, Hamilton, London, and Peterborough to remember and celebrate the music of the legendary Willie P.
There’s a tribute to Willie P. happening tonight (February 3) at 8 p.m. Silence at 46 Essex Street in Guelph.
Willie P’s guitar player Rick Taylor, Jenny Whiteley, and Linda McRae, along with Guelph musicians Scott Merritt and Tannis Slimmon, will be performing tunes written by Willie P. Tickets are $25.
On Thursday, February 8th, Hugh’s Room (2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto) will present a Willie P tribute hosted by Taylor and Barry James Payne, who perform together as Payne & Taylor. As well as performing some of Willie P’s songs themselves, they are bringing in guitar virtuoso David Essig (Willie P’s first record producer) and Juno Award winners Russell deCarle with Steve Briggs, and Jenny Whiteley.
Other performers will include Hamilton’s Ginger St. James, Peterborough’s Pat Temple and the Hi-LO Players, Liam Russell, Lynne Hansen, and Linda McRae. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 to $30, available in advance at hughsroom.com.
Willie P. Bennett was a virtuoso mandolin player as well as being a prolific and talented songwriter. He continued to perform until he suffered his first heart attack on stage in May 2007. (Photo: Willie P. Bennett Legacy Project)
Additional tribute shows are happening in Hamilton and London on February 9th at Artword Artbar (15 Colbourne St., Hamilton) and on February 10th at Aeolian Hall (795 Dundas St., London).
The two Hamilton shows feature David Essig, Jenny Whiteley, Rick Taylor, Barry James Payne, Lynne Hanson, and Paul Langille. The London show features David Essig, Jenny Whiteley, Rick Taylor, Barry James Payne, Allison Brown, New Cumberland, Paul Langille, Lynne Hanson, and Mickey Ethelston.
Then, on Sunday, February 11th from 2 to 6 p.m., The Black Horse Pub (52 George St. N., Peterborough) will host the 10th anniversary edition of “Blue Valentine”. The tribute, which is named after one of Willie P’s songs and recognizes he passed away on the day after Valentine’s Day, is held every year.
VIDEO: Willie P. Bennett Playlist
Some of the same musicians performing at the other tribute concerts — Rick Taylor, Barry James Payne, Russell DeCarle, and Pat Temple — will also be at The Black Horse, along with Sean Conway, Spencer Evans, David Berger, Kelly Pineault & John Mather, Jay Lindon, Rob Foreman, Kyler Tapscott, Tom Eastland, and more. Joe Hall is also on the bill, although he is recovering from recent surgery and may not be able to perform.
“It’s been said that Willie probably wouldn’t want any of this fanfare, but his legacy is too important to ignore,” Taylor says.
“He was one of the most respected songwriters to ever come out of Canada. A songwriter’s songwriter. One of the all time best. We can’t let his memory fade.”
Although many people may never have heard Willie P perform, many will recognize his songs, which are revered for their lyricism, compassion and humour, and depictions of loneliness and addiction. (Photo: Willie P. Bennett Legacy Project)
Born in Toronto in 1951, William Patrick Bennett was part of the folk music scene in 1970s, alongside contemporaries like Bruce Cockburn, Stan Rogers, Murray McLauchlan, and David Wiffen. He released his first single (“White Line”) in 1969, and his final solo album (the Juno award winning Heartstrings) in 1998.
Throughout his career, Willie P kept busy as a sideman in bands fronted by other artists including The Dixie Flyers, Joe Hall, Doug McArthur, Sneezy Waters, and Pat Temple and the High Lonesome Players.
In 1991, he joined Fred Eaglesmith’s band The Flying Squirrels with whom he toured for many years, playing mandolin and harmonica and singing.
Although many people may never have heard Willie P perform, many will recognize his songs, which are revered for their lyricism, compassion and humour, and depictions of loneliness and addiction.
In 1996, musicians (and friends of Willie P) Tom Wilson, Colin Linden, and Stephen Fearing formed the roots-rock supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings to record a one-off tribute album of Willie P’s songs (the band is named after one of his tunes).
Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson originally formed Blackie and the Rodeo Kings in 1996 as a tribute to the songs of Willie P (Publicity photo)
Although the band decided to stay together and has gone on to record eight more albums of mostly original material (their latest album is 2016’s Kings and Kings), the trio still perform Willie P’s songs in concert (their final song is always “White Line”).
Willie P’s songs have also been covered by musicians like Old Man Luedecke, Prairie Oyster, Colleen Peterson, Stan Rogers, Garnet Rogers, David Wiffen, Matt Andersen, and Russell deCarle. Both Corb Lund and Kenny Butterill have written tribute songs for Willie P
Willie P was well-known and loved by many in the Peterborough community, including his roommate (artist Joe Stable), musicians like Washboard Hank and Dennis O’Toole, and many others.
VIDEO: “White Line” – Blackie and The Rodeo Kings at Peterborough’s Market Hall
“If you were ever at a Willie show, it was like an hour of musical perfection,” Hank says.
Willie P is perhaps best known for his work with Canadian folk/country troubadour Fred J. Eaglesmith. Willie first appeared on Fred’s 1987 album Indiana Road and went on to accompany Fred until 2008.
“Willie knew what he wanted out of life and he liked being the sideman,” Hank says. “He liked not having to be perfect on stage.”
Willie P. Bennett with his friend Washboard Hank on stage at Peterborough’s Market Hall during a benefit concert for Willie P on July 27, 2007. (Photo: Rainer Soegtrop)
Although Willie P won the Juno for Best Solo Roots/Traditional Album in 1998 for Heartstrings, his last official studio release, he never pursued success and fame.
“There are stories about him going to Nashville, walking into a record executive’s office and playing him a couple songs,” Hank says. “And the guy says, ‘This is fantastic, come back tomorrow and we’ll sign you up for forever and ever, and for millions of dollars.’”
Despite the indisputable quality of Willie P’s songwriting, he seemed to fear his own success and continued to perform in relative obscurity. And it was while he was performing during a 2007 Victoria Day weekend concert in Midland that he suffered a heart attack on stage. He played through the heart attack but was forced to stop touring.
VIDEO: “Willie’s Diamond Joe” performed by Matt Andersen
In July 2007, a group of musicians — including Fred Eaglesmith, Stephen Fearing, Colin Linden, Tom Wilson, Washboard Hank, Brent Titcomb, Liam Titcomb, Brock Zeman, Reverend Ken, and more — hosted a benefit concert at the Market Hall in Peterborough for Willie P, who joined the musicians on stage for a few numbers.
While Willie P attempted to take better care of his health so he could resume touring, he suffered another — this time fatal — heart attack while at his home in Peterborough on February 15, 2008.
In September 2010 in Edmonton Alberta, Willie P was officially inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame during the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs). The award was accepted by his mother, sister, and nephew.
Willie P. Bennett performing at a benefit in his honour at Peterborough’s Market Hall on July 27, 2007. The concert raised funds for the musician, who had to stop touring after suffering a heart attack on stage. (Photo: Rainer Soegtrop)
Before he died, Willie P had recorded a final album, but it has never been publicly released due to family issues with his estate.
In February 2014, a group of Willie P’s friends and fans launched the Willie P. Bennett Legacy project (www.willieplegacy.com), aimed at preserving and promoting the works of Willie P.
William Patrick “Willie P” Bennett (October 26, 1951 – February 15, 2008) (Photo: Willie P. Bennett Legacy Project)
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for northern Peterborough County including Apsley, northern Kawartha Lakes including Fenelon Falls, and Haliburton including Minden.
These areas can expect up to 15 centimetres of snow, beginning later today (February 3) and continuing tonight and Sunday.
A low pressure centre currently over the Dakotas is forecast to track across Georgian Bay early Sunday and into southern Quebec by evening. Although it is a relatively weak system, it will absorb some moisture from the Great Lakes tonight and Sunday.
A few locales may exceed 15 centimetres of snow, especially near the Bruce Peninsula and to the east of Georgian Bay.
Other areas in the Kawarthas, including Hastings, southern Peterborough County, southern Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland can expect between 5 and 10 centimetres of snow by Sunday night.
Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination due to accumulating snow and lower visibility in falling snow.
Environment Canada may issue a snowfall warning if it appears amounts will be appreciably higher than initially forecast.
Some of the 20,000 pills seized by the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The pills are stamped 'A215', a designation attributed to oxycodone 30mg, but actually contain fentanyl. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)
The Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents of Northumberland County that counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl may be in circulation.
The Community Street Crime Unit recently seized 20,000 pills that tested positive as fentanyl. The light blue-coloured pills are stamped ‘A215’, a designation attributed to oxycodone 30mg.
While the investigation is ongoing, the OPP is warning the public that similar pills may be in circulation and not to ingest any medication not prescribed by a physician.
The Northumberland OPP Community Street Crime Unit are warning the public that similar pills containing fentanyl may be in circulation. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that is more toxic than most other opioids. It is around 20 to 40 times more toxic than heroin and 50 to 100 times more toxic than morphine.
While fentanyl can be prescribed by a physician, it is being increasingly produced in illegal labs to be sold on the streets, often mixed with other drugs.
A detail from a photo posted on Instagram by outdoor photographer Andrew Holden that he took at Warsaw Caves. When we shared Andrew's photo, it received almost 7,000 views from our Instagram followers, making it the most popular photo for January. (Photo: Andrew Holden @andy.holden / Instagram)
If you love Instagram as much as we do, you’ll also love this new monthly feature where we post the nine most popular Kawarthas photos from our Instagram account @kawarthanow.
For the past few years, we’ve been curating and sharing photos from local photographers on Instagram, who generously give us permission to share their images with our followers. We’re aiming to give them more exposure, so please do follow them on Instagram (handles included below).
And follow us too @kawarthanow. Make sure to tag us with #kawarthaNOW to have your Kawarthas area photograph considered.
We share great photos every day, so it’s hard to decide which ones to include! The photos we’ve selected are based on the total views for each photo by our Instagram followers during January.
Barry Killen would rather be at Coon Lake. You might recognize Barry’s name from his recent 15 minutes of fame when he found Randy Bachman’s cell phone and ended up hanging out with him at the Neil Young concert. Follow Barry for his great photos and his shenanigans. Posted January 5, 2018. 6,052 views.
Born and raised in Peterborough, Tracy is a photographer and painter who lives with her husband in Norwood. Tracy is an avid canoeist and regularly posts photos from Algonquin Park. Posted January 14, 2018. 6,039 views.
An early morning fire on February 2, 2018 destroyed Towns and Leahy Mercantile and Deli in the historic PG Towns and Sons General Store in Douro. (Photo: Harrison Perkins / Facebook)
A fire early this morning (February 2) has destroyed the historic PG Towns and Sons General Store in Douro, which just reopened last year as Towns and Leahy Mercantile and Deli.
At around 1:30 a.m., a neighbour spotted the building in flames and called 911.
Firefighters battled to save the building, but the structure was destroyed. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, and fire crews remain on the scene.
?Douro Dummer township firefighters remain on scene of a structure fire at the former P.G Towns General Store in Douro that broke out earlier this morning.
Fire crews were called around 1:30 a.m.
Check back for more information as it becomes available.
After 125 years as a cornerstone of the Douro community and four generations of the Towns family running the shop, PG Towns and Sons General Store finally closed its doors in September 2016 — the victim of the changing retail landscape of big box superstores.
Towns and Leahy Mercantile and Deli, operated by Nancy Towns and Bernard and Lise Leahy, reopening in the historic building last year. (Photo: Towns and Leahy Mercantile and Deli / Facebook)
Nancy Towns, along with Bernard and Lise Leahy, opened a new store — Towns and Leahy Mercantile and Deli — in the building in May 2017.
The store was the subject of a recent documentary, called Towns End, by local filmmaker Megan Murphy.
Katie Ellement Photography was also located in the building.
This story will be updated as more details become available.
The original PG Towns and Sons General Store in Douro closed in September 2016 after 124 years of operation.
Toronto-based indie folk rock band The Wooden Sky performs at the Market Hall in Peterborough on February 25, 2018. (Photo: Norman Wong)
February can be a difficult month for everyone. We’re in the throes of winter and spring still seems far away. I highly recommend heading out to see and hear some fine music this month. Peterborough and the Kawarthas is brimming with great stuff so I will present just a few of the many wonderful concerts happening this month. Throughout February, there are world-class performers, up-and-comers and regular favourites. Mark your calendars and take in some excellent music.
Ron Sexsmith at The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Ferbuary 3
One of Canada’s most recognized and talented songwriters, Ron Sexsmith performs in Cobourg on Saturday, February 3rd at The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall (55 King St. W., Cobourg, 905-372-2210).
From his debut in 1995 all the way to the present, Sexsmith has continually released album after album full of well-crafted tunes. He has worked with the likes of Elvis Costello and his tunes have been covered by Feist, Rod Stewart, Emmylou Harris, and Nick Lowe to name only a few.
The show is in support of The Mill at Piper Creek and costs $45 plus fees, with a start time of 7 p.m.. For information and tickets, call 905-372-2210 or visit www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com.
VIDEO: “Radio” – Rox Sexsmith
Roy Orbison tribute The Lonely at the Market Hall in Peterborough on February 8
I don’t usually list tribute shows in this column; however, I am making an exception for a tribute to one of the greats. On Thursday, February 8th, Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents The Lonely celebrating the music of Roy Orbison.
Orbison’s music was pioneering for early rock and roll and bridged several generations and genres, while inspiring youth to pick up instruments.
This show takes place at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) and will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $50.50 and they are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org. Tickets are also available (cash only) at Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-9425).
VIDEO: “Blue Bayou” performed by The Lonely
The Sick Things, Beef Boys, and The Crowleys at the Gordon Best in Peterborough on February 9
For those who need a tonic of various forms of rock and roll, we have a show for you.
On Friday, February 9th, Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. presents a triple header at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-876-8884). Montreal’s The Sick Things will be joined by local favourites Beef Boys and The Crowleys.
The Sick Things are an Ian Blurton-produced group that features harmonized guitars and a strong drivetrain. The Crowleys play a trippier brand of rock, while Beef Boys verge on punk rock, but with a healthy dose of garage rock intertwined.
The show begins at 9 p.m. and will be $10 or pay what you can at the door.
VIDEO: “Sick Things” – The Sick Things
Little Fire at The Garnet in Peterborough on February 10
Little Fire, a band headed up by former Scratch and Loud Sisters members Sue Nelson and Cindy Moser, will be performing at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Saturday, February 10th from 6 to 8 p.m.
They perform original tunes with a mixed bag of influences. Sometimes poppy and other times ethereal, their music shines with eclectic hints from all over the rock landscape.
You can pay at the door with admission price being $10 or pay what you can.
Cry Wild
John Davis – Lead guitar, Judy Jordan – Banjo, B. Leigh McDonald – back up vocals, Cindy Moser – bass and back-up vocals, Sue Nelson – guitar and lead vocals, Rob Wilkes – tambourine. Written by Sue Nelson (c)2016
Posted by Little Fire on Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Catriona Sturton at Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene on February 10 and at The Garnet in Peterborough on February 11
Ottawa blues guitarist, singer, and harmonica player Catriona Sturton returns to the Peterborough area for a pair of shows.
Her first show in the area will be on Saturday, February 10th as part of the Winter Music Series at Elmhirst’s Resort (1045 Settlers Line, Keene, 705-295-4591 or 800-461-1940). The show runs from 3 to 5 p.m. and there’s no cover. The next day she performs at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 or pay what you can at the door.
Catriona is a talented artist whose music doesn’t just stay within the confines of the blues: elements of folk and story-telling merge with soulful instrumentation. I am lucky enough to join Catriona for both shows on drums. I’m really excited to jam a bit and for folks to hear her excellent musicianship.
Other free concerts at Elmhirst’s Resort in February include Fewings and Son (folk/comedy/family show) on February 3rd, the jug-band stylings of Blues in the Bottle on February 17th, and a duo version of Phoxy Music on February 24th.
VIDEO: “Heavy Weather” – Catriona Sturton
Paper Shakers, Melissa Payne, and Peachykine at The Garnet in Peterborough on February 14
Valentine’s Day can be a day when a song means even more to you than on other days. Head to The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Wednesday, February 14th and check out a show that’s aimed at the lovers out there.
Paper Shakers (duo version) perform their slightly pop-tinged roots folk show, and they will be joined by the excellent Melissa Payne and up-and-coming folk act Peachykine. Sweet melodies will fill the room.
The show will be $10, and if you bring a date the cover is half price. This one begins a little earlier than normal at 8 p.m., so head there right after a romantic dinner.
VIDEO: “It Rained All Night” – Paper Shakers
Old Man Luedecke at the Red Dog in Peterborough on February 16
Old Man Luedecke (aka Chris Luedecke) brings his tasty banjo stylings and witty songs with him to The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710) on Friday, February 16th.
This should be another excellent show by the Nova Scotia songster. Chris was joined by multi-Grammy Award winner Tim O’Brien on his last record Domestic Eccentric. His music is a well-crafted combination: it’s simple, expressive and meaningful all in one.
Tickets are $12 in advance (available on Ticketscene or $15 at the door. The show begins at 10 p.m.
VIDEO: “Year of the Dragon” – Old Man Luedecke
The Sadies at The Tweedsmuir in Tweed on February 17
I’m not sure if there’s a mightier band in Canada than The Sadies, who play at The Tweedsmuir Tavern (211 Victoria St., Tweed) on Saturday, February 17th, with more than 20 years of rock-n-roll-meets-surf-meets-a-western-movie-meets-country-punk music.
Their latest record Northern Passages is a brilliant album full of kick-ass tunes by the veteran band. They have collaborated with the likes of Neil Young, Kurt Vile, Neko Case, Andre Williams, and many more, yet their own albums have placed them as a pre-eminent genre-crushing force. The show will feature special guest openers Mayhemingways from Peterborough.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The show begins at 9 p.m.. For ticket info, contact The Tweedsmuir at 613-478-2710 or email thetweedsmuirtavern@hotmail.com.
VIDEO: “Another Season Again” – The Sadies
Kylie Fox at The Garnet in Peterborough on February 20
Admittedly I don’t know much about Kylie Fox, but I do know she hails from Saint John, New Brunswick, and that you should go and see her on Tuesday, February 20th at (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107).
Fox released her Balcony EP in November of last year and is touring around Canada bringing its songs to life. I really dig this EP and you should check her out. Tickets are at the door and the show begins around 9 p.m.
The Wooden Sky at the Market Hall in Peterborough on February 25
Some bands continue to add to their legacy with each passing show, and The Wooden Sky are definitely on of those groups. You can check them out at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) on Sunday, February 25th.
The Toronto group has an impressive number of records, having released their fifth full-length album late last year. Swimming in Strange Waters has been hailed by music critics all over the place. Their sound drifts through indie rock and roots territory, and regardless of genre they definitely have established their very own style.
Tickets are $18 including fees in advance and $23 plus at the door. the Market Hall Box Office or online at markethall.org. Tickets are also available (cash only) at Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-9425). The show begins at 8 p.m.
VIDEO: “Swimming In Strange Waters” – The Wooden Sky
Toronto singer-songwriter Mattie Leon, whos music is a unique fusion of folk, soul, R&B, and pop, is performing at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, February 3rd, along with Lance Issacs and St. Homer. (Photo: Josh Haggarty)
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, February 1 to Wednesday, February 7.
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.
3-6pm - Max Mouse & the Gorillas Valentines Dance benefit for LAWS ($10 in advance at Moondance, Hank To Hendix, LAWS; $12 at door); 9pm - All Man Brothers Blues Band
Winter Walk Day is Wednesday, February 7th. The grade 6/7 class at St. Anne Catholic Elementary School is hosting Peterborough's event this year, with plans to lead a school walk, winter wear fashion show, an assembly with Cool Captain Climate, and a day that is completely free of cars at their school! Parents across Peterborough are encouraged to help their children get to school without the car on Feb 7th, or any day, to increase daily activity and create a safer school zone. (Photo: GreenUP)
Each year when winter approaches, my family eagerly awaits all the fun activities that will keep us active: skating on the canal, skiing, snowshoeing, hours spent building snowmen and climbing snow banks. Ah, beautiful winter! Unfortunately, when winter actually arrives, more often then not, snow conditions are poor, winter sport activities are minimal, and we are spending more time hibernating.
Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Jaime Akiyama, GreenUP Transportation & Urban Design Programs Coordinator.
While I love curling up in a cozy blanket to read a book in front of the fire, I am starting to feel like I am not getting enough physical activity. Sometimes it takes a little reminder that even if I can’t get out on my skis, I can add some physical activity into my daily routine by continuing to use active transportation — even in winter.
Winter Walk Day and Winter Bike to Work Day, which take place in the first week of February each year, are ways to motivate and celebrate active transportation for our trips to school and work.
Across Canada, Green Communities Canada’s Active and Safe Routes to School celebrates walking to school on the first Wednesday of February, promoting walking to school or at school for daily physical activity, a healthier environment, safer streets, making friends, and having fun! This year, Winter Walk Day is Wednesday, February 7th.
Locally, Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough promotes walking, rolling, or busing to school everyday through our Car Free Wednesdays program and emphasize that it is especially important to celebrate walking to school in the winter.
Peterborough’s annual Winter Walk Day celebration takes place at schools as a motivator for all schools to walk in winter because it is good for you, safer for our school zones, and fun too.
Last year, for Winter Walk Day 2017, St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School in Peterborough set a wonderful example for all schools, when the whole school walked the block that day, led by the school’s Ecoclub, local eco-super hero Cool Captain Climate, and members of the Peterborough Petes. The walk was meant to motivate students to enjoy being active in winter and helped to decrease the number of cars in the school zone.
This year, Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough’s Winter Walk Day event is being hosted by the very enthusiastic grade 6/7 class from St. Anne Catholic Elementary School. Various activities are being planned to promote, celebrate, and prepare the school for a day that is car-free.
St. Anne students promise a fabulous Winter Walk Day with plans being made for a group walk, winter wear fashion show, hot chocolate, an assembly with Cool Captain Climate, as well as plenty of build up and preparation for all students with daily walk reminders, trivia, and more.
All schools are encouraged to follow St. Anne’s lead and host their own Winter Walk Day celebration; parents are encouraged to help their kids get to school without the car that day, and any day!
International Winter Bike to Work Day is on Friday, February 9th, 2018. Adults shouldn’t feel left out of the active transportation celebrations this winter. GreenUP’s Jaime Akiyama has recently switched to commuting by bike in winter; she enjoys winter cycling because it adds physical activity into her daily routine and winter fun to each day. (Photo: GreenUP)
Adults shouldn’t feel left out of the active transportation celebrations this winter. International Winter Bike to Work Day this year is on Friday, February 9th.
The day promotes and celebrates travelling to work by bike. Participants can ‘Commit to Ride’ on the winterbiketoworkday.org website and track other riders from around the world.
If enough Peterborough riders commit, we can get our city highlighted on the international standings. Come on Peterborough! Let’s see how many people we can get riding their bikes to work on the 9th.
Commuting by bike in the winter adds physical activity into your daily routine, decreases the number of cars on the road, helps build connections to your community, and is a lot of fun.
The City of Peterborough and B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub know riding a bike in the winter is a fun, safe, and reliable way to travel. This year they worked to break down one barrier to winter riding – the fear of slipping – by providing the opportunity for citizens to obtain studded bike tires for their bikes.
The Winter Wheels program has equipped people with studded tires as a way to initiate community conversations and demonstrate strategies to overcome barriers to riding bikes in winter. Follow the Winter Wheels program on Twitter and Instagram for inspiration and tips so you too can get out on your bike this winter.
Embracing the winter means you can enjoy travelling to school or work. You can continue to have physical activity in your daily routines by walking and biking, even when it is cold and snowy. Skip scraping your windshield and don’t bother warming up the car; warm yourself up with a walk or a ride.
Celebrate Winter Walk Day and Winter Bike To Work Day. Your body will thank you, the environment will thank you, and when you get home you can reward yourself by cozying up by the fire.
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