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What’s open & closed on Labour Day

September 4, 2016

Labour Day celebrates worker solidarity, as pictured in this memorial for workers at Millennium Park in Peterborough erected by the Peterborough and District Labour Council (photo: ptbolabour.ca)

Labour Day is a federal statutory holiday falling on the first Monday of September.

Its origins in Canada can be traced back to 1872, when the Toronto Printers’ Union went on strike for a 9-hour work day and 10,000 workers marched in a parade in support of the strikers. Outdated laws criminalising union activity were still on the books in Canada, and police arrested 24 strike leaders. Other labour leaders organized a demonstration in Ottawa to protest the arrests, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald to repeal the “barbarous” anti-union laws. Today, unions still celebrate worker solidarity on Labour Day with parades and picnics, while many Canadians simply consider it to be part of the last long weekend of summer.

Since Labour Day is a statutory holiday, all government offices, banks, and liquor and beer stores are closed. Many grocery stores, tourist attractions, and recreational services remain open, as do some malls.

For your convenience, we provide this list of 248 selected businesses, services, and organizations from across the Kawarthas. While we make the information on this list as accurate as we can, you should call first to confirm hours if you’re travelling any distance (we’ve included phone numbers). If your business or organization is listed and the hours are incorrect, please let us know by using our content feedback form.

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Beer & Liquor Stores

	MON SEP 05
Kawartha Country Wines 2275 County Rd. 36, Buckhorn 705-657-9916	10:00am-6:00pm
Kawartha Country Wines 30 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls 705-887-9888	10:00am-6:00pm
LCBO - Apsley 3 Burleigh St., Apsley 705-656-4492	CLOSED
LCBO - Bancroft 16B Station St., Bancroft 613-332-2660	CLOSED
LCBO - Bewdley 5087 Rice Lake Dr. N., Bewdley 905-797-2077	CLOSED
LCBO - Bobycaygeon 37 King St. E., Bobcaygeon 705-738-2591	CLOSED
LCBO - Bridgenorth 861 Ward St., Bridgenorth 705-292-9801	CLOSED
LCBO - Buckhorn 1976 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn 705-657-3211	CLOSED
LCBO - Campbellford 37 Front St. St., Campbellford 705-653-3000	CLOSED
LCBO - Cobourg 63 Albert St., Cobourg 905-372-7932	CLOSED
LCBO - Cobourg (Elgin) 1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg 905-372-5283	CLOSED
LCBO - Coe Hill 8 Centre St., Coe Hill 613-337-1100	CLOSED
LCBO - Fenelon Falls 27 Francis St. W., Fenelon Falls 705-887-3220	CLOSED
LCBO - Haliburton 230 Highland St., Haliburton 705-457-2631	CLOSED
LCBO - Hastings 18 Front St. W., Hastings 705-696-2291	CLOSED
LCBO - Havelock 30 Ottawa St., Havelock 705-778-2141	CLOSED
LCBO - Kinmount 4094 County Rd 121, Kinmount 705-488-2341	CLOSED
LCBO - Lakefield 2 Nichols St., Lakefield 705-652-7031	CLOSED
LCBO - Lindsay 449 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-5511	CLOSED
LCBO - Maynooth 33004 Hwy 62 N., Maynooth 613-338-2243	CLOSED
LCBO - Millbrook 4 Centre St., Millbrook 705-652-7400	CLOSED
LCBO - Minden 18 Water St., Minden 705-286-1311	CLOSED
LCBO - Norwood 426 Hwy. #7, Norwood 705-639-5251	CLOSED
LCBO - Omemee 4 King St., Omemee 705-799-5212	CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Chemong) 1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-745-3302	CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Lansdowne East) 400 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough 705-745-0372	CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Lansdowne West) 879 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-743-3582	CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Sherbrooke) 196 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough 705-745-1333	CLOSED
LCBO - Port Hope 15 Ontario St., Port Hope 905-885-5668	CLOSED
LCBO - Warkworth 44 Church St., Warkworth 705-924-2161	CLOSED
LCBO - Warsaw Water St., Warsaw 705-652-7400	CLOSED
LCBO/The Beer Store (Keene General Store) 1111 Heritage Line, Keene 705-295-4418	10:00am-5:00pm
LCBO/The Beer Store (Young's Point General Store) 2095 Nathaway Dr., Young's Point 705-652-3731	8:00am-9:00pm
Persian Empire (CDC Inc.) 636 Queensway Crt., Peterborough 705-750-0662	10:00am-5:00pm
The Beer Store - Bancroft 1 Madawaska St., Bancroft 613-332-1785	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bobcaygeon 25 King St. E., Bobcaygeon 705-738-3596	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bridgenorth 882 Ward St., Bridgenorth 705-292-7126	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Campbellford 80 Centre St., Campbellford 705-653-1220	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Coboconk 6716 Hwy 35, Coboconk 705-454-8983	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Cobourg 476 Division St., Cobourg 905-372-3142	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Fenelon Falls 125 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls 705-887-3222	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Haliburton 15 Hops Dr., Haliburton 705-457-2023	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Hastings 23 Front St. E., Hastings 705-696-2871	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Havelock Ottawa St., Havelock 705-778-3078	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Lakefield 102 Queen St., Lakefield 705-652-3031	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Lindsay 370 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-3541	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Minden 20 Water St., Minden 705-286-1480	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Lansdowne Place) 570 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-742-0458	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Lansdowne West) 1900 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-745-0366	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Market Plaza) 139 George St. N., Peterborough 705-742-8171	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Portage Place) 1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-743-5462	CLOSED
The Beer Store - Port Hope 55 Peter St., Port Hope 905-885-4641	CLOSED
The Publican House Brewery B-300 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-874-5743	11:00am-11:00pm

Drug Stores, Pharmacies & Health Services

	MON SEP 05
Bridgenorth Guardian Pharmacy 871 Ward St., Bridgenorth 705-292-7200	Call
Fadhil Pharmasave 6-184 Marina Boulevard, Peterborough 705-743-1004	Call
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit 200 Rose Glen Rd., Port Hope 905-885-9100	CLOSED
Kashyap's Pharmasave 1040 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-742-2461	Call
Lakefield IDA 32 Queen St., Lakefield 705-652-8184	Call
Mather & Bell Pharmacy (IDA) 769 Park Street S., Peterborough 705-745-4770	9:00am-8:00pm
Medical Centre After Hours Clinic 707 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-743-6222	5:00pm-7:45pm
Medical Centre Pharmacy 707 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-743-3484	9:00am-6:30pm
Medicine Shoppe 860 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-743-8443	CLOSED
Millbrook IDA 8 King St., Millbrook 705-932-3131	CLOSED
Peterborough Clinic 26 Hospital Dr., Peterborough 705-743-2040	CLOSED
Peterborough Clinic Pharmacy (Pharmasave) 26 Hospital Dr., Peterborough 705-743-2040	CLOSED
Peterborough County-City Health Unit 10 Hospital Dr., Peterborough 705-743-1000	CLOSED
Port Hope Pharmasave 60 Ontario St., Port Hope 905-885-1294	8:00am-10:00pm
Rexall - Brighton 1 Main St., Brighton 613-475-3294	10:00am-5:00pm
Rexall - Campbellford 16 Grand Rd., Campbellford 705-653-1885	9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Haliburton 224 Highland St., Haliburton 705-457-1112	9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Lindsay (Downtown) 51 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-328-1505	10:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Lindsay (Heritage Acres) 65 Angeline St. N., Lindsay 705-328-0080	CLOSED
Rexall - Lindsay Medical 86 Angeline St. S., Lindsay 705-878-4700	CLOSED
Rexall - Lindsay Square 401 Kent St. W. Unit 57, Lindsay 705-324-6904	10:00am-5:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (George St.) 85 George St. N., Peterborough 705-748-9733	10:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (Portage Place) 1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-742-7616	10:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (Simcoe St.) 191 Simcoe St., Peterborough 705-745-0516	9:00am-12:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bancroft 118 Hastings St. N., Bancroft 613-332-4846	8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bobcaygeon 85 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon 705-738-4433	10:00am-5:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Cobourg 270 Spring St., Cobourg 905-372-3333	8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Haliburton 49 Maple Ave., Haliburton 705-457-5020	CLOSED
Shoppers Drug Mart - Lindsay (Downtown) 74 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-7400	10:00am-5:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Lindsay (Kent Street) 341-343 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-878-8981	8:00am-12:00am
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Charlotte) 250 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-743-3541	8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Chemong) 971 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-745-2401	8:00am-12:00am
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Dobbin) 1875 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-749-6547	8:00am-10:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (High) 741 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-748-6141	Open 24 hours
Shoppers Home Health Care - Peterborough 745 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-743-5100	CLOSED
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy - Peterborough 361-365 George St., Peterborough 705-742-3002	CLOSED
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy - Port Hope 249 Ontario St., Port Hope 905-885-8740	CLOSED
Sullivan's Pharmacy 71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough 705-742-3469	CLOSED
Westmount Pharmacy 1293 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough 705-741-5008	8:00am-11:00pm

Government Services

	MON SEP 05
Bewdley Transfer Station 7650 County Rd. 9, Hamilton 905-342-2514	CLOSED
Brighton Landfill 1112 County Rd. 26, Brighton 613-475-1946	CLOSED
Canada Post Mail Delivery / Offices Note: Post Offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business	No mail collection or delivery
City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and Administration Offices 26 Francis St., Lindsay 705-324-9411	CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, arenas, and pools Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411	Lindsay Recreation Complex and Forbert Memorial Pool are closed
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes 705-324-9411 x1291	CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Waste and Recycling Collection 26 Francis St., Lindsay 1-888-822-2225	No curbside waste collection service. Collection during the week September 5 will occur one day later than your regularly scheduled collection day.
City of Peterborough Day Cares Peterborough 705-748-8830	CLOSED
City of Peterborough Garbage Pickup Peterborough 705-745-1386	No change
City of Peterborough Green Waste Pickup Peterborough 705-876-1600	No change
City of Peterborough Recycling Pickup Peterborough 705-876-1600	No change
City of Peterborough Social Services Peterborough 705-748-8830	CLOSED
County of Haliburton Administration Offices 11 Newcastle St., Minden 705-286-4085	CLOSED
County of Northumberland Waste and Recycling Collection 555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg 1-866-293-8379	No curbside waste or recylcing collection service. Collection during the week of September 5 will occur one day later than your regularly scheduled collection day. No change to collection in downtown cores of Cobourg and Port Hope
County of Peterborough 470 Water St., Peterborough 705-743-0380	CLOSED
County of Peterborough Garbage Pickup Peterborough 705-745-1386	Contact your township or install My Waste app
County of Peterborough Recycling Pickup Peterborough 705-775-2737	No change
Eldon Landfill 311 Rockview Rd., Kirkfield 1-888-822-2225	11:00am-5:00pm
Fenelon Landfill 314 Mark Rd., Fenelon Falls 1-888-822-2225	9:00am-5:00pm
GO Transit (Peterborough Bus Terminal) 190 Simcoe St., Peterborough 1-888-438-6646	Saturday schedule
Hazardous Household Waste Facility 400 Pido Rd., Peterborough 705-876-0461	CLOSED
Hope Transfer Station 4775 5th Line, Port Hope 905-753-2030	11:00am-5:00pm
Laxton Landfill 3225 Monck Rd., Norland 1-888-822-2225	11:00am-5:00pm
Lindsay Library 90 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-9411 x1291	CLOSED
Lindsay Ops Landfill 51 Wilson Rd., Lindsay 1-888-822-2225	CLOSED
Lindsay Social Services 322 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-9870	CLOSED
Lindsay Transit / LIMO Specialized Transit 180 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-9411	NO SERVICE
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre 1400 Crawford Dr., Peterborough 705-742-2201	CLOSED
Peterborough Airport 925 Airport Rd., Peterborough 705-743-6708	Open
Peterborough City Hall 500 George St. N., Peterborough 705-742-7777	CLOSED
Peterborough City/County Landfill Site 1260 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough 705-742-7777 x2150	CLOSED
Peterborough County Court House 470 Water St., Peterborough 705-876-3815	CLOSED
Peterborough County Public Works/Environmental Services 310 Armour Rd., Peterborough 705-775-2737	CLOSED
Peterborough County-City Health Unit 10 Hospital Dr., Peterborough 705-743-1000	CLOSED
Peterborough Public Library - DelaFosse Branch 727 Park St. S., Peterborough 705-745-8653	CLOSED
Peterborough Public Library (book drop unavailable) 360 George St. N. (Peterborough Squar, Peterborough 705-745-5382	CLOSED
Peterborough Public Works Office (when closed, contact staff on duty) 500 George St. N., Peterborough 705-745-1386	CLOSED
Peterborough Recycling Drop-Off Depot 390 Pido Rs., Peterborough 705-742-7777	Open
Peterborough Transit Services - Office 190 Simcoe St., Peterborough 705-742-7777 x2895	10:00am-12:45pm, 1:15pm-4:00pm
Peterborough Transit Services (bus and handi-van) 190 Simcoe St., Peterborough 705-742-7777 x2895	8:00am-7:20pm
Provincial Offences Office - Lindsay 440 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-324-3962	CLOSED
Provincial Offences Office - Peterborough 99 Simcoe St., Peterborough 705-742-7777 x2099	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Bancroft 50 Monck St., Bancroft 1-800-267-8097	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Bobcaygeon 21 Canal St. E., Bobcaygeon 705-738-2202	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Campbellford 51 Grand Rd., Campbellford 705-653-1579	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Cobourg Unit 105, 1005 Elgin St. W., Cobourg 1-800-267-8097	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Fenelon Falls 41 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls 705-887-3030	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Haliburton Unit 3, 50 York St., Haliburton 705-457-2911	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Lakefield 133 Water St., Lakefield 705-652-3141	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Lindsay 322 Kent St. W., Lindsay 1-800-267-8097	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Marmora 12 Forsyth St., Marmora 613-472-2114	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Millbrook 8 King St. E., Millbrook 705-932-2323	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Minden 12698 Hwy 35, Minden 1-800-267-8097	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Norwood 2373B County Rd 45, Norwood 705-639-2007	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Peterborough Main Floor, 300 Water St., Peterborough 1-800-267-8097	CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Port Hope 58 Queen St., Port Hope 905-885-7400	CLOSED
Seymour Transfer Station 344 5th Line W., Campbellford 705-653-4757	CLOSED
Somerville Landfill 381 Ledge Hill Rd., Burnt River 1-888-822-2225	11:00am-5:00pm

Grocery Stores

	MON SEP 05
Bowles Valu-Mart 871 Ward St., Bridgenorth 705-292-7093	9:00am-5:00pm
Charlotte Pantry 348 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-745-9068	8:00am-10:00pm
David's nofrills 500 Division St., Cobourg 905-372-6979	9:00am-6:00pm
Davis Your Independent Grocer (YIG) 20 Jocelyn Rd., Port Hope 905-885-1867	8:00am-6:00pm
Dieter & Darcy's nofrills 230 George St. N., Peterborough 866-987-6453	CLOSED
Easton's Valu-mart South Water St. & Hwy #35, Minden 705-286-3388	9:00am-5:00pm
Farmboy 754 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-745-2811	8:00am-9:00pm
Fisher's nofrills 15 Canrobert St., Campbellford 705-653-3002	8:00am-9:00pm
Foodland Apsley 132 Burleigh St. (Hwy 28), Apsley 705-656-4531	9:00am-6:00pm
Foodland Bancroft (open 24 hours) 337 Hastings St. N., Bancroft 613-332-6664	7:00am-11:00pm
Foodland Bobcaygeon (open 24 hours) 62 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon 705-738-2282	Closes at 5:00pm
Foodland Buckhorn 3329 Buckhorn Rd., Buckhorn 705-657-3311	9:00am-5:00pm
Foodland Cobourg (open 24 hours) 990 Division St. , Cobourg 905-373-1511	Regular hours
Foodland Ennismore 470 Robinson Rd., Peterborough 705-292-6719	8:00am-6:00pm
Foodland Haliburton (open 24 hours) 188 Highland St., Haliburton 705-457-2242	7:00am-9:00pm
Foodland Havelock (open 24 hours) 4 County Road #40, Havelock 705-778-3881	Regular hours
Foodland Lakefield (open 24 hours) 1 Queen St., Lakefield 705-652-3202	Regular hours
Foodland Millbrook (Calhoun's) 6 Centre St., Millbrook 705-932-2139	10:00am-4:00pm
Foodland Omemee 31 King St. E., Omemee 705-799-5211	9:00am-5:00pm
Foodland Peterborough - East City 142 Hunter St. E (Liftlock), Peterborough 705-743-8253	CLOSED
Foodland Peterborough - Sherbrooke (open 24 hours) 760 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough 705-742-3321	CLOSED
FreshCo Peterborough - Brock 167 Brock St., Peterborough 705-745-1113	CLOSED
FreshCo Peterborough - Lansdowne 950 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough 705-742-3836	CLOSED
Ken's nofrills 1866 Lansdowne St. W,, Peterborough 866-987-6453	CLOSED
Loblaws - Lindsay 400 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-878-4605	7:00am-11:00pm
Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore 769 Borden Av., Peterborough 705-749-6962	CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Bancroft 2 Snow Rd., Bancroft 613-332-8251	CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Campbellford 25 Doxsee Avenue South, Unit 8, Campbellford 705-653-3709	CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Cobourg 975 Elgin St. W., Cobourg 905-372-3116	9:00am-6:00pm
M&M Food Market - Lakefield 140 Queen St., Lakefield 705-652-3221	11:00am-4:00pm
M&M Food Market - Lindsay 370 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-328-3656	11:00am-4:00pm
M&M Food Market - Peterborough (Chemong) 1091 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-748-2944	11:00am-4:00pm
M&M Food Market - Peterborough (Lansdowne) 1080 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-740-9684	10:00am-5:00pm
M&M Food Market - Port Hope 121 Toronto Rd., Port Hope 905-885-9445	11:00am-5:00pm
Metro - Cobourg 1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg 905-372-9799	9:00am-6:00pm
Metro - Peterborough 1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-745-3381	CLOSED
Metro - Port Hope 125 Hope St. S., Port Hope 905-885-8194	9:00am-6:00pm
Morello's Your Independent Grocer (YIG) 400 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough 705-740-9365	CLOSED
NG Cash and Carry - Lindsay 55 Angeline St., Lindsay 705-324-7198	7:00am-6:00pm
Pepin's nofrills 127 Hastings St. N., Bancroft 613-332-8209	8:00pm-6:00pm
Reids Valu-Mart 42 Russell St. W., Lindsay 705-328-0622	8:00am-6:00pm
Sobeys - Brighton 14 Main St., Brighton 613-475-0200	9:00am-6:00pm
Sobeys - Fenelon Falls 15 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls 705-887-3611	CLOSED
Sobeys - Peterborough - Lansdowne (open 24 hours) 1200 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-748-5655	CLOSED
Sobeys - Peterborough - Towerhill 501 Towerhill Rd., Peterborough 705-740-9026	CLOSED
Strangs Valu-Mart 101 East St. S., Bobcaygeon 705-738-6651	9:00am-5:00pm
Todd's Valu-mart 52 Bridge St., Hastings 705-696-3504	9:00am-6:00pm
Todds Your Independent Grocer (YIG) 5121 Country Road #21, Haliburton 705-455-9775	8:00am-6:00pm

Malls & Box Stores

	MON SEP 05
Best Buy 1101 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-741-2081	CLOSED
Costco - Peterborough 485 The Parkway, Peterborough 705-750-2600	CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Campbellford 547 Grand Rd., Campbellford 705-632-1377	10:00am-5:00pm
Giant Tiger - Lakefield 2657 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield 705-876-7715	9:00am-5:00pm
Giant Tiger - Lindsay 55 Angeline St. N., Lindsay 705-328-9572	10:00am-5:00pm
Giant Tiger - Port Hope 145 Peter St., Port Hope 905-885-6923	9:00am-6:00pm
Home Depot - Cobourg 1050 De Palma Dr., Cobourg 905-377-7600	8:00am-5:00pm
Home Depot - Peterborough 500 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough 705-876-4560	CLOSED
Lansdowne Place 645 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-748-2961	CLOSED
Lindsay Square 401 Kent St. W., Lindsay 705-878-1524	CLOSED
Northumberland Mall 1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg 906-373-4567	11:00am-5:00pm (H & R Fashion Plus, Gerri's Art Supplies, Coles closed)
Peterborough Square 340 George Street N., Peterborough 705-742-0493	CLOSED
Portage Place 1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-749-0212	CLOSED
Staples - Cobourg 1025 Elgin St. W., Cobourg 905-377-0458	Call
Staples - Lindsay 363 Kent St. W. Unit 600, Lindsay 705-328-3427	Call
Staples - Peterborough 109 Park St. S., Peterborough 705-741-1130	Call
Walmart - Cobourg 73 Strathy Rd., Cobourg 905-373-1239	7:00am-11:00pm
Walmart - Peterborough (Chemong) 1002 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-742-5090	CLOSED
Walmart - Peterborough (Lansdowne) 950 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-876-9617	CLOSED

Other Stores

	MON SEP 05
Brant Basics 292 George St. N., Peterborough 705-748-2291	CLOSED
Chasing the Cheese 372 Water St., Peterborough 705-775-0525	CLOSED
Keene General Store 1111 Heritage Line, Keene 705-295-4418	10:00am-5:00pm
Lakefield Home Hardware 24 Queen St., Lakefield 705-652-3171	9:00am-4:00pm
Lockside Trading Company 2805 River Av., Young's Point 705-652-3940	9:00am-6:00pm
Silver Bean Café (Millennium Park) 1 King St., Peterborough 705-749-0535	9:00am-5:00pm
The Pasta Shop 165 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough 706-745-6080	CLOSED
Young's Point General Store 2095 Nathaway Dr., Young's Point 705-652-3731	8:00am-9:00pm

Recreation & Leisure

	MON SEP 05
Art Gallery of Peterborough 2 Crescent St., Peterborough 705-743-9179	CLOSED
Canadian Canoe Museum 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough 705-748-3265	10:00am-5:00pm
Galaxy Cinemas 320 Water St., Peterborough 705-749-2000	Open
Hutchison House 270 Brock St., Peterborough 705-743-9710	CLOSED
Kawartha Settlers' Village 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon 705-738-6163	10:00am-4:00pm
Lakeview Bowl 109 George St. N., Peterborough 705-743-4461	CLOSED
Lang Pioneer Village 104 Lang Rd., Keene 705-295-6694	10:00am-4:00pm
Peterborough Arenas - Evinrude Centre 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough 705-876-8121	12:00pm-10:00pm
Peterborough Arenas - Kinsmen Civic Centre 1 Kinsmen Way, Peterborough 705-742-5454	CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Memorial Centre 151 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough 705-743-3561	CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Memorial Centre Box Office (ticket sales available online 24/7) 151 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough 705-743-3561	CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Northcrest Arena 100 Marina Blvd., Peterborough 705-745-0042	CLOSED
Peterborough Museum & Archives 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough 705-743-5180	12:00pm-5:00pm
Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre 775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough 705-742-0050	7:00am-3:00pm
Peterborough YMCA 123 Aylmer St. S., Peterborough 705-748-9622	7:00am-5:30pm (no regular programs)
Trent Athletics Centre 1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough 705-748-1257	8:00am-4:00pm (no group fitness classes)

Veterinary Clinics

	MON SEP 05
Burnham Mansion Veterinary Services 2235 Keene Rd., Peterborough 705-74906767	Open 24 hrs
Cavan Hills Veterinary Services 303 Hwy 7A, Cavan 705-944-5776	Open 24 hrs
Jackson Creek Veterinary Services 1140 Parkhill Rd. W., Peterborough 705-741-5588	Open 24 hrs
Kawartha Veterinary After Hours Emergency Clinic 1840 Lansdowne St. W. Unit 1B, Peterborough 705-741-5832	6:00pm–8:00am
Parkhill Animal Hospital 1535 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-745-4605	8:00am-6:00pm
Peterborough Pet Hospital 379 Lansdowne St. E, Peterborough 705-742-8837	8:00am-7:00pm
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Peterborough’s latest mural unveiled at Hunter Street Bridge

By kawarthaNOW -
September 2, 2016

A public launch on September 1, 2016, was held to celebrate the completion of Edmonton artist Jill Stanton's "Bloodroot" mural in an archway under the Hunter St. Bridge. It's adjacent to the "Electric City Mural" (pictured in background) completed last year by Toronto artist Kirsten McCrea (photo: Samantha Moss / kawarthaNOW)

On Thursday, September 1st, Artspace hosted the official unveiling of the 2016 Hunter Street Bridge mural at a public event.

Edmonton-based artist Jill Stanton has been working through the month of August to complete her “Bloodroot” mural, named after a flowering plant native to eastern North America featured in the artwork.

Artist Jill Stanton stands in front of a portion of her mural (photo: Samantha Moss / kawarthaNOW.com)

Artist Jill Stanton with fellow artist Kirsten McCrea, who completed the adjacent “Electric City” mural last year (photo: Samantha Moss / kawarthaNOW.com)

Stanton’s mural is the second installment of this annual public art project, funded by the City of Peterborough. The mural has been installed in the archway connecting James Stevenson Park with Quaker Park.

Last year, Toronto-based artist Kirsten McCrea completed the first mural in the series, “Electric City”, which is located in the arch adjacent to Stanton’s mural.

Bruce Stonehouse (right), chair of the City of Peterborough’s Public Art Advisory Committee, with Artspace director Jonathan Lockyer and artist Jill Stanton (photo: Samantha Moss / kawarthaNOW.com)

Artspace director Jonathan Lockyer, artist Jill Stanton, and Artspace outreach coordinator Bec Groves (photo: Samantha Moss / kawarthaNOW.com)

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Edmonton artist Jill Stanton painting second Hunter St. bridge mural in Peterborough.

In 2014, the City of Peterborough completed renovations to James Stevenson Park, including the installation of decorative pavers and picnic benches under the east-end arches. Artspace was contracted by the city’s Arts Culture & Heritage Division to coordinate The Hunter Street Bridge Mural Project, funded by the city’s Public Art Program.

In June, Artspace and the City of Peterborough selected Stanton from among 36 artists to paint the mural. The jury for the selection process included Lyall Bronwlee (artist and treasurer of Artspace’s Board of Directors), Brian Buchardt (urban design planner with the City of Peterborough), Peer Christensen (artist and owner of Christensen Fine Art), Jon Lockyer (director of Artspace), and Sam Sayer (owner of Sam’s Place Deli).

More photos of the mural launch by Samantha Moss

Car climbs hydro pole in Peterborough’s East City

By kawarthaNOW -
Updated September 2, 2016

Firefighters look at the scene of an accident in East City, Peterborough, where a car climbed up a hydro pole. The car is being held in place with various supports until it can be safely lowered to the ground. (Photo: Samantha Moss)

While photographer Samantha Moss was on her way to cover the launch of the new mural under the Hunter Street Bridge for kawarthaNOW, she captured this shot of an car that somehow made its way up a hydro pole.

The accident happened on Thursday, September 1st at around 6:15 p.m. on Driscoll Terrace near the parking lot to Quaker Oats and the Kawartha Credit Union in East City, Peterborough.

There were no injuries as a result of the accident.

Following a police investigation, the 36-year-old female driver of the vehicle was charged with careless driving under section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act.

A closer look at the accident (photo: Samantha Moss)

Peterborough’s Trent University prepares to welcome 3,000 new students

By kawarthaNOW -
September 1, 2016

ent University students having fun in The Great Race Paint Up at Lady Eaton College during Orientation Week 2015 (photo: Trent University / Facebook)

Preparations are underway to welcome over 3,000 new students for the official kick-off of the new academic year at Trent University with Orientation Week 2016.

Starting on Sunday, September 5 and running through to Saturday, September 10, Orientation Week is designed to help new students living on and off campus adjust to the Trent environment and university life.

Events throughout the week offer incoming students an opportunity to connect with the university and its services, meet faculty and staff from their department of study, prepare for classes with academic workshops and seminars, and enhance their university experience through fun and interactive activities to help them develop life-long friendships.

The 3,000 new students comprise one of the largest groups to enter Trent University since the “double cohort” in 2003 — when the last students graduating from Grade 13 combined with the first graduating from Grade 12 to create the largest group of students to finish high school at the same time in Ontario’s history.

“With so many new students joining us on campus, we’re more excited than ever for this year’s Orientation Week,” explains Sako Khederlarian, orientation coordinator at Trent University. “We’ve planned a mixture of diverse programming to meet the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. We want to be sure that students are coming away from orientation armed with the confidence and supports they need to make the most of their Trent experience.”

Helping to make Orientation Week an outstanding experience for new students, over 160 senior students, faculty and staff are dedicating their time to coordinate and run the various dynamic events.

Here are some highlights of campus-wide orientation events:

Move-In Day

Sunday, September 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Orientation Week staff from all colleges and staff from housing services at Trent will be on hand to assist new students and their families with registration and their move into residence.

For the first time in over eight years, first-year students will also be welcomed to Catharine Parr Traill College in downtown Peterborough.

Draw the Line: Sexual Assault Prevention

Monday, September 5, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Wenjack Theatre)

Every incoming student will be required to take part in a sexual assault prevention session led by Trent Wellness and the Office of Student Affairs.

This mandatory session for all new students is part of a new Ontario initiative called Draw the Line. At Trent, the safety of all students is a key aspect of all programming. This session sets expectations as well as reinforces proper initiatives the University is taking when approaching issues of sexual assault prevention.

Take the University Challenge

Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (various locations on campus)

This is an important morning for all new Trent students as they take part in an academic boot-camp to prepare them for their first semester at University.

Students will learn about work load and expectations and will be offered tips and tricks for time management, writing lab reports and essays, study skills and more.

Excalibur Varsity Rugby Game and BBQ

Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Justin Chiu Stadium)

The Trent Excalibur men’s rugby team faces off against Brock University in this year’s Orientation Week varsity game.

The event will see bleachers full of proud students supporting Trent varsity in green and white.

Flavours of Peterborough Food Festival

Thursday, September 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (LEC South Field)

The Colleges at Trent have organized an exciting new offering for Orientation Week, which will see 12 of Peterborough’s most popular food providers showcasing their best dishes. All dishes will cost either $3, $5, or $10.

The event will also include a yoga session, caricatures, and music.

The Great Race

Friday, September 9, 2 – 4 p.m. (Justin Chiu Stadium)

The Great Race, a time-honoured tradition at Trent, is run by the TCSA, and starts off with the annual cheering competition. Each college is assigned the task of creating a new cheer for their college and Trent University.

This giant relay race, which takes place at Justin Chiu Stadium, always brings out the college spirit in everyone.

Champlain College 50th Anniversary – High Table Dinner

Friday, September 9, 5 – 8 p.m. (Champlain College Great Hall)

Champlain College will kick-off their year-long 50th anniversary celebrations during orientation week with the Champlain College High Table Dinner which include gowning, dinner, speeches and a special visit from founding president, T.H.B. Symons.

For schedules of all Orientation Week events, visit trentu.ca.

Peterborough novelist writes another chapter in her life story by opening a bookstore

By Paul Rellinger -
September 1, 2016

Hunter Street Books, author Michelle Berry's new bookstore scheduled to open in early November, will be located at the corner of Hunter and Chamber St. just west of George St. in downtown Peterborough (photo: kawarthaNOW

With nine widely published books to her credit, author Michelle Berry has always had one basic goal: entice readers to turn the page to see what’s next.

Now the Peterborough resident is turning the page on the story of her life as she prepares to open her own bookstore in the city’s downtown core.

Set to open in early November, Berry’s bookstore — to be appropriately named Hunter Street Books — will inhabit newly renovated space at 164 Hunter Street West (Unit 3), adjacent to Henry’s Barber Shop. It heralds the first return of an independent bookstore to downtown Peterborough since Titles closed in 2012.

“My entire life I’ve dreamed of having a bookstore — even just having a job in a bookstore,” Berry says. “I think most writers love being surrounded by books.”

“I was driving by this place on Hunter Street and saw that it was for lease. It’s a perfect location. It’s in the café district. Any night of the week there are so many people at the tables outside, and you can see it from George Street. I talked to the landlord, got the location, and it’s just been a whirlwind since then. Now I’m incorporating and banking and bookkeeping and ordering books. It’s a steep learning curve.”

Peterborough author Michelle Berry (photo: The McDermid Agency)

Born in California and raised in Victoria, B.C., Berry was living in Toronto with her husband and two small children when they built a small cottage on a Stoney Lake island owned by her in-laws. It was there that a newspaper ad for a house for sale in Peterborough caught their eye. They checked it out, purchased it and — come this November — have called the city home for 13 years.

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Interference – An excerpt from the latest novel by Peterborough writer Michelle Berry

Meanwhile, Berry never stopped writing. She is the author of seven books of fiction, the latest being Interference (2014), as well as two collections of short stories. In September 2017, her newest book, The Prisoner and The Chaplain, will be released.

As the calendar pages flip towards that milestone, the bookstore venture promises to keep her very busy.

“Hunter Street Books will be like Titles, but will have a little more of a writer’s vibe,” says Berry.

“I’ve published nine books. I’ve gone to many literary festivals and events across Canada for 20 years. I have this group of people who will come in and give readings and do signings. There are a lot of second-hand bookstores in Peterborough, but a lot of them are going out business. I’m going to fill a niche with lecture series and readings.”

To those who would point to Titles’ closure as a warning sign that this venture is risky at best, Berry has a quick answer.

“It closed because the owners were retiring,” she says. “It had nothing to with sales. It actually made money all the way to the end.”

The 872-square-foot bookstore is located beside Henry’s Barbershop. The landlord is currently renovating the space with new flooring, paint and washrooms. (Photo: kawarthaNOW)

Berry has been overwhelmed by the early buzz surrounding her bookstore’s opening.

“I’ve been in tears several times this week, getting emails out of the blue from people saying they’ll come work for me for free. It’s been amazing.”

“Publishers Weekly has already picked it up. It’s on their website. People are saying Peterborough needs this.”

Looking ahead, Berry says there’s room in Peterborough for Chapters and an independent bookstore such as hers to co-exist.

“Chapters is huge. It’s daunting, but it’s a different experience,” she assesses. “The independent bookseller can’t stock as many books. They don’t have the money; they don’t have the power behind them. But because Chapters is branching off into more toys and cards and soap and candles and scarves and things like that, we need a more personal touch.”

By personal touch, Berry means customer service.

“Someone can come up to me at the counter and I will probably know the book they’re talking about and will immediately order it,” she explores. “I’m going to have a web store where you can order online. It’s like the difference between having a Bannerman’s clothing store and a Winners. There’s a need for both.”

“It’s a perfect location.” The bookstore is located in the vibrant Hunter Street Cafe District (photo: kawarthaNOW)

With a firm belief that “holding a book in your hands is a special thing,” Berry also isn’t concerned over the advent and popularity of ebooks in terms of their impact on her enterprise.

“I’ve been reading all kinds of articles about ebook sales being down and print book sales being up,” she says.

“Our generation was so saturated with so much media so quickly, we sometimes need that break that takes us back to our childhood and our teenage years. I read ebooks; I go on holiday and I take my iPad with me. But I also love to hold a book in my hands. I think this is coming back.”

Still, Berry is fully aware of the risk involved in investing both time and money in one’s own business.

“I’m terrified that something big will happen in the world and everything will go under,” she says. “But if you don’t take chances, you can’t have anything exciting happen to you.”

“I’m optimistic during the day. It’s nighttime when I’m a total pessimist. I’m up at two in the morning, staring at the ceiling and thinking, ‘What have I done?’ I’m putting a lot of money into opening it, so I hope to make that back and just keep it going.”

In the meantime, Berry is excited for next fall’s release of The Prisoner and The Chaplain. She says the storyline centres about a prisoner and a chaplain sitting in a room on death row and talking over the course of 12 hours.

“They discuss how the prisoner got there and the chaplain gives us a bit of his story,” she says.

Berry’s most recent book, Interference, was published in August 2014. Her next novel, The Prisoner and The Chaplain, is coming out in September 2017.

“It’s basically about guilt. It’s about the fact that the prisoner and the chaplain are both guilty on their own … or are they not guilty? It’s a departure book for me. Most of my novels are sort of dysfunctional family dramas that have a lot of black humour in them. This one is fast-paced but also slow because each chapter is an hour.”

And then there is Berry’s teaching of aspiring writers at the post-secondary level. She’s clearly passionate about passing on her knowledge and advice to those who dream of one day being published.

“Stick to it and read a lot of the kind of work you want to write,” she advises.

“So many of my students come in and say ‘Oh, I don’t really read books.’ I read about three novels a week. Learn from what you’re reading about structure and rhythm and character development. And don’t give up. Keep pushing and believe in yourself.”

As for her own professional success, Berry remains in pinch-me mode.

“A lot of being published is just blind luck,” she says.

“I think I have a different voice in writing, so I was noticed right at the beginning. It feels to me that it has been a slow process, but I’m 48 years old and I have nine books. That’s pretty good.”

As for why she became a writer in the first place — and why she will soon own a bookstore — Berry has her own theories.

“I’ve moved a lot. I think that’s why I’m a writer. I moved a lot when I was a kid too. My dad was an English professor, so as he was doing his degrees and moving onto other things, we kept moving. If you look at a lot of Canadian writers, they have moved a lot in their lives. I think that’s how you become a writer. You’re reinventing people in your head. You’ve got your little imaginary friends everywhere you go before you make real ones.”

“I think it’s also given me the courage to take this leap.”

nightlifeNOW – September 1 to 7

By kawarthaNOW -
Updated September 2, 2016

Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Jack de Keyzer returns to the Riverside Grill & Gazebo at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 2 to close out the Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront's Friday Night Blues series for the summer season.

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, September 1 to Wednesday, September 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.

Live search:

7oh5

ARIA

Arlington Pub

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

Black Horse Pub

Canoe & Paddle

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)

Chemong Lodge

The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse

Coach & Horses Pub

Dobro Restaurant & Bar

Dolce Vita Resto

Dominion Hotel

Frank's Pasta and Grill

The Garnet

Gordon Best Theatre

Junction Nightclub

Mainstreet Landing Restaurant

Marley's Bar & Grill

McThirsty's Pint

The Mill Restaurant and Pub

Muddy's Pit BBQ

Oasis Bar & Grill

Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue

Pig's Ear Tavern

Porch & Pint

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

Red Dog Tavern

Riley's Olde Town Pub

Riverside Grill & Gazebo - Holiday Inn

Shots

Southside Pizzeria

Spanky's

The Spill

Sweet Bottoms Coffee

Tank House

The Venue

White House Hotel

Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

7oh5

295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717

Thursdays

Thursday Night Dance Party

Saturday, September 3

9pm - 21 Gun Salute AC/DC Tribute ($10 advance at 7oh5 and TankHouse, $12 at door)

Mondays

Industry Monday Patio Party

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)

ARIA

331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333

Friday, September 2

10pm - Tequila Fest

Saturday, September 3

10pm - Saturday Big Club Night

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
10pm - Frosh Circus ft Frank Walker, live circus performances, animal photobooth, & more (19+, $12.95+)

Arlington Pub

32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080

Friday, September 2

8pm - Open mic w/ Reverend Ken Ramsden (PWYC)

Saturday, September 3

9pm - Nhapitapi ($15)

Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub

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

Tuesdays

7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays

Wednesdays

7pm - Jam Night in the York Room

Black Horse Pub

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

Thursday, September 1

7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk

Friday, September 2

5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Union Band

Saturday, September 3

5-8pm - Tonya Bosch; 8:30pm - Doug Dynasty

Sunday, September 4

3pm -Bluegrass Menagerie

Monday, September 5

7pm - Hard Time Mondays w/ Rick & Gailie

Tuesday, September 6

7:30pm - Open Mic w/ Randy Hill

Wednesday, September 7

7:30pm - Odd Man Rush

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk

Friday, September 9
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand

Saturday, September 10
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Roy's Band

Sunday, September 11
3pm - Chic' N' Pot Pi

Canoe & Paddle

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

Saturdays

8-11pm - Live music

Sundays (2nd/4th of month)

2-5pm - Live music

Tuesdays

7-10pm - Open jam

The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg

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

Friday, September 2

9pm - Mayhemingways

The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)

1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011

Opening

Monday, September 12

Chemong Lodge

764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435

Friday, September 2

7-11pm - Waters Edge

Saturday, September 3

7-11pm - Donny Wood Band

The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse

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

Thursday, September 1

9pm - Benj Rowland w/ Ray on the Radio

Friday, September 2

9pm - Pat Maloney

Saturday, September 3

9pm - Broken Harmony

Mondays

Trivia Monday

Wednesdays

Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard

Coach & Horses Pub

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

Thursdays

10pm - Open Jam w/ Gerald Vanhalteren

Wednesdays

7-11pm - Live music

Dobro Restaurant & Bar

287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645

Thursday, September 1

10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)

Friday, September 2

10pm - Chris Collins Band (no cover)

Saturday, September 3

10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)

Wednesdays

Open stage

Dolce Vita Resto

413 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-3339

Note

Dolce Vita is closed due to a change of ownership. On September 6, the restaurant will reopen as Johnny Vinos Italian Bar and Grill

Dominion Hotel

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

Friday, September 2

8:30pm - Open mic

Saturday, September 3

2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome); 8pm - Farmer the Band

Tuesdays

Tiki Beach Party w/ live music

Frank's Pasta and Grill

426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727

Thursdays

5-8pm - Live music

Fridays

9pm-12am - Karaoke Night

Saturday, September 3

8:30pm - Toga Party ft. Those Two Guys (James Ferth & Shaun Savoy); 11:30pm - DJ Chrome

Wednesdays

8-11pm - Open Mic

Coming Soon

Friday, September 9
8pm - Howlin' For The Hounds Karaoke fundraiser for Save My Tail Dog Rescue

Saturday, September 10
8:30pm - Dickie & The Boys

The Garnet

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

Thursday, September 1

Sean Conway and Postmodern Cowboys, STPS' KEYBOARDS

Friday, September 2

Tom Savage

Saturday, September 3

The Photogenics

Tuesday, September 6

STPS Poetry Showcase: Justin Million

Wednesday, September 7

The Sturgeons, Rory and The Ruckus

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
Carol Goodman: Joni Mitchell Tribute

Friday, September 9
Lee Dodington, Ritchie Young, East Coast Love Story

Saturday, September 10
Kaz and Evan's Birthday Karaoke

Sunday, September 11
Mannerisms: Live Yacht Rock Instrumentals

Gordon Best Theatre

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

Coming Soon

Friday, September 9
7pm - Dear Rouge w/ guests (all ages, $17 in advance at thegordonbest.ca, $20 at door)

Friday, September 23
9pm - The Citiots Improv

Monday, October 17
Kevin Breit

Wednesday, October 19
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Jadea Kelly, Sweet Alibi (all ages, $15, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)

Saturday, October 22
24 Hour Project

Sunday, October 23
Peterborough Folk Fest presents Donovan Woods w/ Joey Landreth

Saturday, November 26
7-11pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Andy Shauf w/ Chris Cohen (all ages, $20, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)

Junction Nightclub

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

Friday, September 2

10pm - Summer School Graduation Mega Party (no cover)

Saturdays

10pm - Pure Saturdays

Sunday, September 4

10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)

Mainstreet Landing Restaurant

1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094

Saturdays

1-4pm - Live music on the patio

Sundays

1-4pm - Live music on the patio

Marley's Bar & Grill

17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545

Friday, September 2

6:30-9:30pm - Sonny & Cloudy (Wylie Harold & Richard Simpkins)

Saturday, September 3

6:30-9:30pm - Chris Culgin

McThirsty's Pint

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

Thursdays

10pm - Jan Schoute

Fridays

10pm - Brian Haddlesey

Saturdays

10pm - Brian Haddlesey

Mondays

10pm - Trivia Night

Wednesdays

9pm - Cody Watkins

The Mill Restaurant and Pub

990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177

Thursdays

7pm - Live music

Muddy's Pit BBQ

3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255

Sunday, September 4

3pm - Mayhemingways

Mondays

Closed

Tuesdays

Closed

Oasis Bar & Grill

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

Thursday, September 1

6:30pm - Madman's Window

Sundays

5:30pm - PHLO

Wednesdays

6:30pm - Live music

Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue

6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100

Friday, September 2

7pm - Shawn Kerrigan

Saturday, September 3

10pm - The Kents ($10 at door)

Sunday, September 4

9pm - The Third Round

Pig's Ear Tavern

144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255

Thursdays

Trivia Night

Fridays

Pingo

Saturday, September 3

10pm - The Muddy Hack & friends

Mondays

Pool Night

Tuesdays

Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)

Wednesdays

Humpday Karaoinke

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)

Saturday, September 10
10pm - Beams and Chris Culgin Band

Porch & Pint

172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 10
6-9pm - Tyson "Tyko" Sullivan

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

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

Fridays

Live music

Saturdays

9pm - Live music

Tuesdays

Live music

Red Dog Tavern

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

Friday, September 2

Robot Eyes

Saturday, September 3

Silver Creek Folk

Tuesdays

10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond

Coming Soon

Sunday, September 11
Cathartics

Monday, September 12
The Lazys

Thursday, September 22
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald

Friday, September 23
Mokomakai

Saturday, September 24
Dub Trinity

Tuesday, September 27
Electric Six

Riley's Olde Town Pub

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

Thursdays

Travis Berlinbach

Fridays

Travis Berlinbach

Saturdays

Josh Gontier

Sundays

Josh Gontier

Mondays

Josh Gontier

Tuesdays

Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier

Wednesdays

Guest performers

Riverside Grill & Gazebo - Holiday Inn

150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144

Friday, September 2

6-10pm - Jack de Keyzer ($10) - finale of Friday Night Blues

Sunday, September 4

2-5pm - Terry Finn's House of Music & The Rising Stars (no cover)

Shots

379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315

Wednesdays

10pm - DJ Muddler's House Party

Southside Pizzeria

25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120

Fridays

9am-12pm - Open mic ($2); 8pm - Karaoke

Tuesdays

9am-12pm - Open mic (free); 8pm - Karaoke

Spanky's

201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5078

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)

The Spill

414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167

Thursday, September 1

8pm - Frankie McGee's Going Away Poetry Show w/ Sasha Patterson, Jon Hedderwick, Ziysah von B, Sally Goodwin, Shan Culkeen, Angela Semple, Jasher Guiel, and Frankie McGee ($5-10 or PWYC)

Tuesday, September 6

7-10pm - Snake River, Sonorous ($10 at door)

Coming Soon

Thursday, September 8
Night of Women DJs

Friday, September 9
Jessie Brown, Empty Yellers

Saturday, September 10
Tripsonix, AtlasMurray

Sweet Bottoms Coffee

19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506

Saturday, September 3

7pm - Open mic (at TSW Lock 34 island park)

Tank House

295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717

Friday, September 2

5:30pm - Bob Taylor Band; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind

Saturday, September 3

3pm - The Cadillacs

Sunday, September 4

3pm - The Full Tilt

Tuesday, September 6

5:30pm - Dean James

Coming Soon

Friday, September 9
5:30pm - The Cadillacs; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind

Saturday, September 10
3pm - Dean James Band

Sunday, September 11
3pm - Cruisin' 50/60s Band

The Venue

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

Coming Soon

Saturday, September 24
8pm - Honeymoon Suite ($20). Tickets available on September 10 10am-12pm at Peterborough Volkswagen (500 Towerhill Rd., Peterborough), Smithavens Brewing Company (687 Rye St., Peterborough) and Almost Perfect Frozen Foods (513 Division St., Cobourg). Cash only, limit of 4 per person. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Five Counties Children's Centre and The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

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(705) 741-2444

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Saturday, September 10
8pm - Flower Power ft Rayzor Ray w/ Epidemic Da God, Dirty Doc, Marmel Ent, U4E-A, C.No, J-Terror, Devo, Billy Marks ($15)

Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591

Sunday, September 4

3pm - Bobby Watson and Kate Kelly

Naturally flavoured water is a healthy alternative for kids

By GreenUP -
September 1, 2016

A group of summer campers at GreenUP Ecology Park raise their cups as they enjoy flavoured water they made with sumac berries, lemon, and the added sweetness of honey from the GreenUP Ecology Park bees. Naturally flavoured water is a healthy alternative to sodas and juices containing high levels of sugar and fructose.

The next time you reach for your favourite thirst-quenching lemonade or soda, take a peek at the nutritional label and see how much sugar has been added. Many popular brands of pop and juice contain upwards of 40 grams of sugar per serving!

Each week, GreenUP provides a story related to the environment. This week’s story is by Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist.

Beverages that are sweetened with sugar are the largest source of sugar in most kids’ diets. Sweetened drinks are actually marketed towards children and parents and are readily available at most concession stands, pop machines, and on the grocery store shelves. This is contributing to childhood obesity and unhealthy body weight in kids.

Tap water, a much healthier option, is a readily available alternative. It helps to keep kids’ bodies hydrated and healthy and also reduces the waste associated with packaging of single servings of juices, pop, and bottled water.

Unfortunately, healthy flavoured alternatives to water or juice are not widely available — but making your own is a fun way to enhance tap water and it can be done with plants from your own backyard!

Naturally flavoured water can be made with many local plants that can be dried and stored: Rose, Lavender, Mint, Red Clover, and Plantain are commonly found in gardens and may already be growing in your own backyard.

Thanks to generous funding from the Heathy Kids Community Challenge Peterborough, attendees of the GreenUP Ecology Park Family Night were treated to a pot of wild Bergamot to take home and plant to later harvest to make homemade flavoured water.

The Peterborough region has seen a great in increase in the number of community gardens. Schools are also incorporating gardening into learning outside the classroom walls. Consequently, kids in this region are gaining interest in gardening, hands-on skills with tools, and the ability to identify plants.

With this type of enthusiasm in our community for growing our own food, there is an opportunity to get kids involved with planting, growing, and tending to their favourite plants for flavouring water — and some of these plants may already be growing in your yard.

Naturally flavoured water can be made with local plants such as Rose, Lavender, Mint, Red Clover, and Plantain. Leaves, flowers, roots, and other parts of certain plants can be harvested, dried, and tied into cheesecloth with string to make homemade bags. The bags can be then be used to infuse water that can be consumed as a warm tea or a cold, refreshing thirst quencher.

Marianne Beacon from Elderberry Herbals helps an attendee of GreenUP Ecology Park Family Night assemble a bag from dried Hibiscus, Rose hips, and Red Clover tied in cheesecloth in order to make naturally flavoured water. Healthy Kids Community Challenge Peterborough has provided funding to help families and kids to make healthier, unsweetened choices when selecting beverages to hydrate.

Children enjoy their homemade flavoured water at GreenUP Ecology Park Family Night; kids really enjoy the fruity flavours of Rosehips and Hibiscus flowers and will also benefit from the health benefits of vitamin C that come along with it.

Marianne Beacon of Elderberry Herbals suggests, “Kids really enjoy the fruity flavours of Rosehips and Hibiscus flowers and will also benefit from the health benefits of vitamin C that come along with it.”

She also recommends starting early with children when they are young, so they can learn to experiment with their favourite flavours and become accustomed to making blends they enjoy most.

Recently, Marianne presented at GreenUP Ecology Park as part of the Nature Nocturnes evening programs with Healthy Kids Community Challenge Peterborough. Children had the opportunity to participate in making infused water from various local plants, which encourages the benefits of improved healthy behaviours experienced when kids choose delicious and healthy food options.

A young camper at GreenUP Ecology Park enjoys homemade sumac-flavoured water which is naturally sweet and high in vitamin C.

An attendee of GreenUP Ecology Park Family Night enjoys “Flower Power” flavoured water made from Rose petals, Roseships, Hibiscus and Red Clover.

Marianne demonstrated how to make infused water for kids and families.

“When using leaves, harvest them before the flower blooms, and when using flowers, pick them when they are freshest.”

Plant parts can be hung or laid flat to dry with lots of room between stems and leaves for air to circulate. Once dried, store them in a cool, dry location such as a glass jar or paper bag.

Of course, it is also important to ensure you have correctly identified the plant you want to harvest — so that you know it is safe to consume and that it is not endangered. Native species such as Wild Ginseng, Goldenseal, and Lady Slipper are rare and struggling in their native ranges and must be left alone.

GreenUP Educator Danica Jarvis explains the benefits of using backyard plants to make flavoured water including Bee Balm, shown here growing in the GreenUP Ecology Park Food Forest, which is also a great pollinator plant.

Children in GreenUP Ecology Park Earth Adventures summer camp investigate a wild raspberry patch to enjoy the delicious benefits of wild edibles; with the rise in community and school yard gardens in this region, kids are gaining interest in gardening, hands-on skills, and the ability to identify plants.

Infusing your tap water with homegrown herbs and flowers is a great way to hydrate, stay healthy, and enjoy your garden in a new way.

For opportunities to learn more about making homemade and homegrown infused water, watch the GreenUP online calendar and the workshops page at www.greenup.on.ca or visit herbalist Marianne Beacon’s website at www.elderberryherbals.ca.

To learn more about Healthy Kids Community Challenge Peterborough, visit www.sustainablepeterborough.ca.

All photos by Karen Halley of GreenUP.

VentureNorth to establish innovative business hub in downtown Peterborough

By kawarthaNOW -
August 31, 2016

Concept design for VentureNorth, a new business hub in the former Promenade Building at the corner of King and George Streets in downtown Peterborough (graphic courtesy of VentureNorth)

Four local entrepreneurs have come together to transform the former Promenade Building at King and George Street in downtown Peterborough into a new business hub called VentureNorth.

Paul Bennett (president of Ashburhnam Realty), Mike D’Alessandro (co-founder of Park Place Financial and Farmlife), Robert Gauvreau (president of Gauvreau & Associates CPA), and Cameron Taylor (CEO of OUTDOORsmart! and BOATsmart!) have partnered to transform the building, located at the corner of King and George Streets in downtown Peterborough.

The team is also working with public partners on the initiative, which so far include Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, Peterborough Economic Development, Start-Up Peterborough, and Junior Achievement.

The Innovation Cluster is already setting up a secondary location on the third floor in the building at 270 George Street. Selected Innovation Cluster clients were invited into the space — known as The Cube — during renovations to continue working on their companies.

“I have accomplished more in my business in the past two weeks than I have in the past several months,” says Rick Dolishny, founder of BlushDrop and Bears’ Lair 2016 winner, who is using The Cube.

The Innovation Cluster’s new space will include a new 10,000-square-foot incubator, which has capacity to hold 40 to 50 client companies and will feature office space, two smaller meeting rooms, open common areas, shared kitchen space, a large boardroom and a copy and print area.

“We are excited to get start-ups out of their basement and sharing ideas,” says Michael Skinner, President & CEO of the Innovation Cluster. “Peterborough is primed to become an entrepreneurial hub and the Innovation Cluster is excited to be a part of it.”

Skinner was an original co-founder of the initiative, but left the partnership after being selected as President and CEO of the Innovation Cluster.

The Innovation Cluster will continue to maintain its presence at Trent University with the current 1,000-square-foot incubator located in the DNA Building. The original incubator will specialize in supporting young entrepreneurs, cleantech, ag-tech and healthcare solutions.

Peterborough Economic Development plans to consolidate two locations at the VentureNorth hub: the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre located at 1400 Crawford Drive and the Peterborough Economic Development office at 210 Wolfe Street, which includes the Business Advisory Centre.

“We recognize the cost savings and operational benefits of streamlining services under one roof,” said Rhonda Keenan, president & CEO of Peterborough Economic Development. “There is also a substantial benefit to having our entire team of experts in one location. We will continue to provide excellent business development, advice and support services, destination marketing services and visitor services at this new location.”

The new location will allow Peterborough Economic Development to work more closely with community partners and offers a more convenient location for entrepreneurs in the downtown core. Peterborough Economic Development expects to open the doors at the new location in early 2017.

The 38,000-square-foot former Promenade Building in downtown Peterborough will be transformed into the VentureNorth business hub (photo: Google Maps)

VentureNorth plans to transform all 38,000 square feet of the building at 270 George St. N. into a business hub that brings entrepreneurs, start-ups, public partners, innovation economy businesses, and risk capital providers together under one roof. The idea is to create an ecosystem where business people can connect and work alongside each other, with an added benefit of attracting businesses to locate in Peterborough.

“The VentureNorth initiative is an exciting example of private-sector investment,” says Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett. “It will stimulate economic activity, benefiting their own businesses by lifting up other businesses and in the process nurturing the health of our overall community.”

Over the next six months, $1 million will be used to redevelop the building at 270 George St North. The team has partnered with local firm Lett Architects for the design of a contemporary revitalized space. Kawartha Credit Union is assisting with financing.

The four entrepreneurs leading the initiative have already invested more than $2 million in capital to launch VentureNorth. The team has committed to reinvesting all net operating surpluses generated from leases at VentureNorth into start-ups, financial support for public partners, and the funding of entrepreneur mentorship programs.

This fall, VentureNorth will focus on bringing start-ups and public partners like Peterborough Economic Development into the location.

“Peterborough Economic Development is pleased to relocate to this collaborative ecosystem that will support the growth of the business community in the region,” says Rhonda Keenan, president and CEO of Peterborough Economic Development. “From this location we will continue to provide service to entrepreneurs, businesses, and visitors in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.”

The team is also seeking corporate partners to support the development of the project. Those interested in sponsorship and partnership with VentureNorth should contact Cameron Taylor at cam@venturenorth.co.

The original version of this story has been updated to include new information provided by the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster and Peterborough Economic Development.

musicNOW – September 2016

By Josh Fewings -
Updated September 13, 2016

Acclaimed Scottish folk music band Breabach opens Folk Under the Clock's 30th anniversary season at the Market Hall in Peterborough on September 23

September has some great music coming to Peterborough and the area. Lots of shows to go out and see and festival season isn’t even over yet. September has two great festivals happening. Get out there and check out some great tunes!

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Excalibur Varsity Rugby Game and BBQ

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Arlington Pub

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Gordon Best Theatre

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Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort

Sunday, September 4

Shelter Valley Folk Festival in Vernonville from September 2 to 4

Nhapitapi at the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth on September 3

High and Lonesome at Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene on September 4

The Jellyman’s Daughter at Catalina’s in Peterborough on September 7

East Coast Love Story at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 9

All-Canadian Jazz Festival in Port Hope from September 9 to 11

Grier Coppins at Catalina’s in Peterborough on September 10

Mayhemingways at The Pig’s Ear in Peterborough on September 17

David Simard at the Market Hall in Peterborough on September 18

Breabach at the Market Hall in Peterborough on September 23

Corb Lund, Basia Bula, Good Lovelies and more at Cultivate in Port Hope from September 23 to 25

Porchapalooza in Peterborough’s East City on September 25

Keith Hallett and Emily Burgess at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 27

Bernie Martin tribute featuring Jay Swinnerton and Benj Rowland at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 29

Shelter Valley Folk Festival in Vernonville from September 2 to 4

Shelter Valley Folk Festival is the last summer fest before we head into the unofficial beginning of the fall season. The festival takes place on Labour Day weekend (September 2nd to 4th) on the Henkel Family Lavender Farm near Vernonville, Ontario.

Shelter Valley has a great lineup of folk, roots, and music that goes a little beyond those genres. Acts include Jenn Grant, Scott Cook, Lennie Gallant, Irish Mythen. and more.

For more information, check out www.sheltervalley.com.

“I’ve Got Your Fire” – Jenn Grant

Nhapitapi at the Arlington Hotel in Maynooth on September 3

Check out a six-piece ensemble of Zimbabwean musicians at The Arlington Hotel (32990 Highway 62, Maynooth, 613-338-2080) on Saturday, September 3rd at 9 p.m.

The group is called Nhapitapi. Their music weaves ancestral rhythms and melodies with contemporary African music.

Tickets are $15 at the door.

“Pangu Pangu” – Nhapitapi

High and Lonesome at Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene on September 4

Rice Lake’s beautiful Elmhirst’s Resort (1045 Settlers Line, Keene, 705-295-4591 or 800-461-1940) has been hosting music for over a year now.

Their second summer of music will close out with a matinee performance on Sunday, September 4th by High and Lonesome, featuring the great Bobby Watson and Kate Kelly.

The duo present a unique melding of music, poetry and song in their show. Completely free and all ages, the show will be on the beautiful boardwalk on Rice Lake and begins at 3 p.m.

“Grass in the Cracks/For What It’s Worth” – High and Lonesome

The Jellyman’s Daughter at Catalina’s in Peterborough on September 7

Scottish eclectic acoustic duo The Jellyman’s Daughter will play at Catalina’s (131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-5972) on Wednesday, September 7th.

With cello, guitar and great vocal work, Emily Kelly and Graham Coe bring influences from bluegrass to post-rock to the stage. Stirring vocal harmonies and layered instrumentation bring unique aspects of The Jellyman’s Daughter to the forefront.

Ticket are $5 and available at the door, and doors open at 8 p.m. The duo are also playing at Shelter Valley Folk Festival at the beginning of the month.

“All That’s Been” – The Jellyman’s Daughter

East Coast Love Story at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 9

Having toured Canada so often, it’s truly a great feeling when friends from a city I have played in a dozen times finally make it to MY town. On Friday, September 9th, The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) will host Moncton’s up-and-coming alt-country/rock band East Coast Love Story.

These guys have been working hard for years to get on the road and this is their first big tour. I can’t say enough about this band.

The show will begin around 10 p.m. and will feature opener Lee Dodington, along with Richie Young.

“Cold Cold World” – East Coast Love Story

All-Canadian Jazz Festival in Port Hope from September 9 to 11

Port Hope is hosting a couple music festivals in September and one of them is the All-Canadian Jazz Festival, taking place September 9th, 10th and 11th in Port Hope’s Memorial Park.

Musicians performing include legendary pianist Oliver Jones (his next-to-last stop on his farewell tour), John MacLeod & the Rex Hotel Orchestra, Amanda Martinez, Dione Taylor, Brass Transit, “Coltrane! Kirk MacDonald & Pat LaBarbera”, Tia Brazda, Marianne Trudel Quartet with Kevin Turcotte, The Jive Bombers, Red Hot Ramble, The Quickshifters, and Chelsey Bennett.

There’ll also be food, wine, and beer available. Friday night’s entertainment featuring Chicago tribute band Brass Transit with local band The Quickshifters is free, and it’s $30 to see four acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoon ($10 for youth and free for kids under 12). A weekend pass is $100.

For more details and tickets, head to www.allcanadianjazz.ca.

Oliver Jones performing with Oscar Peterson

Grier Coppins at Catalina’s in Peterborough on September 10

Peterborough favourite Grier Coppins will be returning to town to play a matinee at Catalina’s (131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-5972) on Saturday, September 10th at 3 p.m.

This time he brings a different project into town as The Urban Highlanders make their debut here. There are still bagpipes, but now also with some percussion brining some other beats and a slightly African feel to Coppin’s music.

Tickets are available at the door. Get a fancy cocktail, peruse the beautiful vintage things at Catalina’s, and check out the music.

“Kidogo” – The Urban Highlanders with Grier Coppins

Mayhemingways at The Pig’s Ear in Peterborough on September 17

Time to shamelessly plug my band. Mayhemingways will be playing at The Pig’s Ear Tavern (144 Brock St., Peterborough, 705-745-7255) on Saturday, September 17th.

Come usher in another collegial year with Trent students. Peanut races, trays of beer, great service, and music at one of the city’s great old-school bars.

Admission is $5 and the show begins at 10 p.m.

“Finnish Polka/Salmontails Up the Water” – Mayhemingways

David Simard at the Market Hall in Peterborough on September 18

There was a time when you could see David Simard play at The Spill in Peterborough any given week. Born in B.C. but a Peterborough resident for several years, especially during high school, Simard honed parts of his craft as a student at PCVS and in some downtown venues.

On Sunday, September 18th he will be bringing a full band to play at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146). He will also have a brand new album in hand: The Heavy Wait is his sophomore release. Filled with quiet intensity and a range of emotions, both musical and lyrical, Simard’s talent as a musician and songwriter will be on full display.

Opening the show will be local great Tiny Davis, a founding member of The Silver Hearts.

The general admission show begins at 7 p.m. and costs $18 including fees. Tickets are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at www.markethall.org. Tickets are also available (cash only) at Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-9425).

“I’m Bad” – David Simard

Breabach at the Market Hall in Peterborough on September 23

What a milestone! Peterborough’s great Folk Under the Clock series, run by MIke and Sonja Barker, has reached its 30th anniversary. How else would they celebrate other than with a great concert featuring world class music?

On Friday, September 23rd at 8 p.m. head to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, 705-749-1146) to check out Scottish group Breabach.

The group has garnered international attention as one of the UK’s “most dynamic and exciting bands.” Traditional instruments merge with a high-energy performance. This should be a great show and a great celebration of Folk Under the Clock.

Tickets are $37.50 plus fees and are available at the Market Hall Box Office or online at www.markethall.org. Tickets for Row C and Tables 8 & 9 are also available (cash only) at Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-9425).

“Scotland’s Winter/Farley Bridge” – Breabach

Corb Lund, Basia Bula, Good Lovelies and more at Cultivate in Port Hope from September 23 to 25

What goes better with music than food and drink? Not a whole lot. Cultivate in Port Hope is the best combination of those three things in September.

The festival runs from September 23rd to 25th and features a huge lineup of great bands including: Corb Lund, Donovan Woods, Melissa Payne and more on Friday, and Basia Bulat, Wooden Sky, Union Duke, Mayhemingways and more on Saturday. Sunday features another great lineup with Good Lovelies, Catherine MacLellan, Justin Rutledge, and more.

You can still get a weekend pass for $70. Tickets for Friday and Sunday are $30, while tickets for Saturday are $40. Kids under 12 get in for free. Check out www.cultivatefestival.ca for more details.

“Washed-Up Rock Star Factory Blues” – Corb Lund

Porchapalooza in Peterborough’s East City on September 25

Porchapalooza, where neighbourhood porches in Peterborough are transformed into live music stages, is back for another year on Sunday, September 25 from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

Presented by Artsweek, this year’s event takes place in the neighborhood square block of Hunter, Mark, Douro, and Rogers Streets in Peterborough’s East City.

Musicians will play 25-minute sets on different porches, with “tours” at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m.

Here’s this year’s line-up, curated by Washboard Hank and Sweet Muriel:

Hannamars Bridal and Rick Fines (blues) at 406 Mark St.

Evangeline Gentle (alt folk) at 442 Mark St.

Paul Clark White (classical) at 498 Mark St.

High & Lonesome (Bobby Watson & Kate Kelly, roots soul) at 496 Rogers St.

Pays d’en Haut (cajun) at 459 Rogers St.

The 3 Martinis (comedy song) at Ashburnham Ale House (128 Hunter St. E.).

Keith Hallett and Emily Burgess at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 27

A wicked double bill will be filling The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Tuesday, September 27th at 10 p.m.

The show will feature East Coast blues/rocker Keith Hallett. Hallett is an acclaimed artist who relentless takes his high energy show across Canada. Hot guitar licks and powerful vocals are a trademark of his show.

Speaking of hot guitar licks, The Weber Brothers band member Emily Burgess is also playing that evening.

Tickets are available at the door. It doesn’t get any better than this on a Tuesday night!

“Cattle Call” – Keith Hallett

Bernie Martin tribute featuring Jay Swinnerton and Benj Rowland at The Garnet in Peterborough on September 29

For those who don’t know, the late great Bernie Martin was a true artist. Songs sketched out, framed, and even in their imperfection felt whole. Jay Swinnerton and Benj Rowland will play some of his music as the kickoff for a weekend-long tribute to Bernie Martin in Peterborough.

The show is Thursday, September 29th at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107). The evening is entitled “Weekend at Bernie’s” and culminates with a few other events.

Tickets are available at the door and the show begins around 9 p.m.

“Some Things Never Seem To Change” by Bernie Martin performed by Phillip (Pip) Kummel

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