The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is on Wednesday, December 21. After the winter solstice, the days begin to get longer again.
The winter solstice arrives on December 21st and you can celebrate the return of the light with a new event taking place Wednesday night in downtown Peterborough.
On the winter solstice, the Earth’s northern hemisphere is tilted the furthest away from the sun, resulting in the longest night and shortest day of the year.
Because the axis of Earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees, the orientation of the northern and southern hemispheres changes as the Earth orbits the Sun, resulting in the change of seasons.
Although the winter solstice happens at the same moment for everyone around the world (5:44 a.m. EST), the length of the night depends on your location between the equator and the north pole. At the equator, there’ll be 12 hours of darkness. In the Kawarthas, we’ll get 15 hours and 9 minutes of darkness. At the Arctic circle, there’ll be a full 24 hours of darkness.
In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the summer solstice is the longest day of the year. The opposite is true in the southern hemisphere.
After the winter solstice, the northern hemisphere begins to tilt more towards the sun. On the summer solstice (Wednesday, June 21, 2017), the northern hemisphere will be tilted the closest to the sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year. In the Kawarthas, that means we’ll get 15 hours and 32 minutes of daylight.
Humans have been tracking the annual progress of the sun for thousands of years. Ancient peoples noticed regular patterns in the sun’s path across the sky, the amount of daylight and night, and the changing location of the sunrise and sunset. Monuments like Stonehenge in England and Machu Picchu in Peru were built for this purpose.
Pagan cultures in the northern hemisphere marked the winter solstice as the final day before the long winter by holding feast celebrations. Animals were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter, and wine and beer that was fermented during the year was ready for drinking.
Many of the traditions we now associate with Christmas have their roots in winter solstice celebrations. For example, the Celtic Druids used evergreen trees, holly, and mistletoe during winter solstice rituals.
The Light Hunters’ Promenade is a new annual tradition in downtown Peterborough that celebrates the winter solstice with a light-bearing parade through downtown Peterborough
If you want to celebrate the winter solstice in Peterborough, you can join a group of local artists for the “Light Hunters’ Promenade”, a new annual tradition of a celebratory parade carrying lit lanterns through downtown Peterborough.
On the evening of Wednesday, December 21st, parade-goers with paper lanterns, drummers, circus performers, and a host of light seekers will gather at the courtyard of Peterborough Square (340 George St. North, Peterborough), proceed north on Water Street, west on Hunter Street to Fleming Park, then east again on Hunter Street and south on George Street, returning to Peterborough Square.
The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free to the public (although a suggested donation of $10 per family will be gratefully accepted). If you want to join in, you can bring your own lantern or come to Peterborough Square at 5 p.m. to buy a lantern.
The Light Hunters’ Promenade is being organized by Laurel Paluck of Atelier Ludmila, and participating artists include members of Old Men Dancing, Peterborough Academy for Circus Arts, as well as other local performers and puppeteers.
The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, which means “stationary sun”.
The shadow you cast at noon on the winter solstice is the longest shadow you’ll cast all year.
The Christmas carol In The Bleak Midwinter refers to the winter solstice in its title.
Every year revellers gather at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise on the shortest day.
The winter solstice happens on a different date each year (between December 21 and 23) because the Earth’s orbit around the sun is actually 365 days, five hours and 45 seconds long.
The team at Cornerstone Family Dentistry gather for a group photo in front of the new canvas tribute to founder Dr. Judith Buys, who died in a tragic accident in August 2016 (photo: Cornerstone Family Dentistry / Facebook)
Christmas is a time when we remember family and friends who we’ve lost during the year, and the team at Cornerstone Family Dentistry in Peterborough has honoured the memory of founder Dr. Judith Buys with a canvas tribute in the reception area.
The touching tribute features a photo of Dr. Buys with a quote from the 19th century American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson:
To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;
To leave the world a better place, To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
Cornerstone posted photos of the tribute on their Facebook page and wrote “We wanted to share with you the touching poem that accompanies the canvas, as we think it is absolutely beautiful, timeless, and classy, just like she was.”
Dr. Buys died following a tragic accident at a Kawartha Lakes cottage on August 13, 2016. The 55-year-old dentist left behind her husband Dr. Jim McGorman, an emergency room physician at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, and their two sons, Brendan and Connor.
Loved and respected in the community, Dr. Buys established her dental practice at 681 Reid St. in Peterborough in 1987. She dedicated her time volunteering and donating to the United Way, the Festival of Trees, the Dragon Boat Festival, and Five Counties Children’s Centre.
The tribute to the late Dr. Buys in the reception room at Cornerstone Family Dentistry, which was hung by Dr. Buys’ husband Dr. Jim McGorman (photos: Cornerstone Family Dentistry / Facebook)
After many years of performing in Peterborough, actress and musician Kate Suhr relocated to Toronto where her career is thriving with several big roles. But it wasn't an easy road to success, as she tells kawarthaNOW's Sam Tweedle. (Photo courtesy of Kate Suhr)
2016 was a big year for Peterborough actress and musician Kate Suhr. Finally making a successful move to Toronto, Kate secured two high-profile leading roles in stage productions of Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid, in which she played Ariel, and the title role in Mary Poppins.
Currently finishing a second run of The Little Mermaid, in January Kate will be continuing the momentum when she takes on the role of Mrs. Winthrop in Podium Concert Productions premiere production of The Secret Garden, spearheaded by director Steve Ross, musical director Mark Camilleri, and theatrical agent and producer Peter da Costa. In what could be her biggest opportunity yet, Kate will be sharing the stage with a number of well-known Toronto-based performers.
“I always loved The Secret Garden when I was a kid, along with The Little Princess,” Kate says. “I held them on the same pedestal.”
Kate Suhr in the leading role in Mary Poppins (photo courtesy of Kate Suhr)
Podium Concert Production’s The Secret Garden is a new type of show for the producers, who have all had long and successful careers in Toronto. Instead of putting on a regular stage production, they will be featuring the performers in a concert setting, with an emphasis on the music instead of the action. However, the production will still be complete, with all the costumes, drama, and magic that a regular show would have.
The Secret Garden will see Kate performing alongside such Toronto favorites as Adam Brazier, Louise Camilleri, Kyle Golemba, Shawn Wright, and Gabi Epstein.
“I did my research on the cast and I listened to their voices,” Kate says, who at the time of our visit had not yet met her co-stars. “They are all powerful. These people are always working. Putting those voices with that music and an orchestra is going to be so special.”
“The music in The Secret Garden is haunting,” Kate continues. “These songs are timeless and they are going to be played with a live orchestra. We are going to have a string section, which is very special. A lot of shows still use orchestras, but the last couple of shows I’ve seen have used canned music. So it’s so exciting that there are live musicians.”
Kate Suhr as Ariel in The Little Mermaid (photo courtesy of Kate Suhr)
Kate’s path to The Secret Garden opened after signing on with theatrical agent Peter da Costa after he saw her in a performance of The Little Mermaid.
“Peter da Costa opened and operates Da Costa Management, which is a well-known agency in Toronto,” Kate says. “He and Mark Camilleri decided to get together and start this show process. Mark owns Imagine Sound Studios but he is also an arranger, conductor, and a musical director. I saw him on the stage in Forever Plaid and I was so captivated by him. Then, before I knew it, I was in his sound studio auditioning for him, which was so exciting.”
Steve Ross, whose spouse Randy Read is the artistic director of Peterborough’s New Stages Theatre Company, is directing The Secret Garden and will also be performing in the production (publicity photo)
Another Peterborough connection to the show is director Steve Ross (his spouse is Randy Read, artistic director of Peterborough’s New Stages Theatre Company). As well as directing The Secret Garden, Steve is an accomplished actor who will be performing the part of Ben Weatherstaff/Major Holmes.
“Steve has been at Stratford for thirteen seasons,” Kate says. “It’s so rare to hang on to Stratford for that long. That speaks volumes about him as an artist and an actor. I think he’s extremely talented and his heart is so kind.”
Kate says that it was Steve, as well as Peterborough’s Linda Kash, who helped her make the transition from the small stage in Peterborough to the big stage in Toronto.
“I struggled just to make it to Toronto,” Kate admits.
“I didn’t know if I’d make it, but I did. I made it here and I started researching auditions right away. Steve and Linda have been so wonderful to me. They’ve been super supportive and have given me great advice.”
Despite moving to Toronto, Kate continues to be a local favourite and one of the most beloved actresses to come out of our community. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by the producers of The Secret Garden.
“I just went to go and pick up a cheque for a commercial I did through the agency and Peter came in and said ‘Kate, there’s something in the water in Peterborough’,” Kate recalls. “I said ‘What do you mean?’ He said ‘We just sold a block of twenty tickets to somebody in Peterborough.’ A lot of ticket sales are apparently from Peterborough. That touched my heart.”
As Kate explains, her new career on the Toronto stage hasn’t been an easy ride, nor is it all glamorous.
“I’m trying hard not to be so hard on myself,” she says. “I often will call my mom and I’ll be exhausted. I’d be doing Mermaid rehearsals during the day, and performing Mary Poppins at night, and just trying to survive. But she just reminds me by saying ‘Kate, breathe. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Look at all the doors that are opening. You’re meeting people. Be patient.’ She points out all the silver linings that are happening.”
Although I asked Kate what the secret to her success has been, she tells me it’s more about survival.
“From where I sit, it’s about finding the balance of working so hard, and wanting it more than anything. You need to stay humble and modest and kind. If you do that, I feel that doors will open for you.”
Over the last year, as many seasoned performers like Kate have left Peterborough in search of bigger opportunities, I have met a lot of young new performers who are filling the void. For these performers, who are just seeking local stardom and still dream of the lights of the Toronto stage, I ask Kate what her advice would be.
“Remember that you are never done learning,” Kate says. “You never know it all, and there is so much more to know. Acting is about humility. You’re vulnerable and it’s scary. There is so much that people you meet down the road are going to teach you. You have to be open and accepting of people’s guidance.”
“Don’t give up. There are going to be so many moments when you don’t get into a show. There are going to be times where you’re going to wonder if you’re good enough, or ‘What’s wrong with me?’ or ‘I thought I was perfect for that part’. You’re never going to know the reason. You won’t know why you weren’t right for that part. It could have been anything, and it doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough. It means that you keep on working and that you just never give up.”
In The Secret Garden, which runs from January 13 to 15 in Toronto, Kate Suhr will be sharing the stage with some well-known Toronto performers (photo: Podium Concert Productions)
Kate’s final piece of advice to young performers comes from some self-insight.
“If I could have met myself a few years ago I would have said ‘It’s okay to be vulnerable and it’s okay to not look cool’,” she says. “Young girls and young guys are scared to look vulnerable. I was like that, but I think I’d have been a better actor if I had opened my heart a little more. But then again, I don’t think I’d be where I am today if I hadn’t chosen the things I did, or hadn’t done the things I’ve done.”
Kate Suhr is not only one of the most talented individuals I have met, but also one of the most genuine and kindest women I’ve ever spoken to. The power and the beauty in her voice matches that within her heart. If anybody deserves the type of opportunities she is having, it’s Kate.
The Secret Garden is an important production to Kate, and her chance to work with some of Toronto’s most respected theatre professionals. You can support Kate and her career by seeing The Secret Garden, which runs for three performances only from January 13th to 15th at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor Street West, Toronto). Tickets range from $39 to $79 and are on sale now at www.podiumconcerts.com.
VIDEO: “A Life That’s Good” performed by Kate Suhr with Kate Brioux
Members of the public at Peterborough's Market Hall, almost all opposed to the proposed sale, left disappointed when City Council voted 6-5 in favour of selling the electricity distribution utility to Hydro One (photo; Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)
Those opposed to the sale of Peterborough Distribution Inc. (PDI) would love to be proclaiming “what a difference a week makes.”
Instead, they departed Market Hall severely disappointed late Thursday night as city council ratified, by an identical 6-5 vote, its December 7th committee decision to sell PDI to Hydro one.
Voting in favour of the sale were councillors Henry Clarke, Lesley Parnell, Dave Haacke, Andrew Beamer Dan McWilliams, and Mayor Daryl Bennett. Councillors Don Vassiliadis, Diane Therrien, Keith Riel, Dean Pappas, and Gary Baldwin voted against the sale.
Unlike the committee meeting held at Showplace, delegations were permitted and 26 speakers took to the podium — all but one against the sale. Among them was Peter Morgan, a member of the Save PDI Coalition.
There were 26 delegations at the City Council meeting at Market Hall, all but one against the sale. Most of the crowd in the audience was also against the sale. (Photo: City of Peterborough)
“Hydro One is bleeding money all over the place and yet it can afford to buy us (PDI) and keep its promises … it doesn’t make any sense,” argued Mr. Morgan, urging council to delay any decision for six months and “answer some more questions” in the interim.
“What evidence is there that PDI will lose value if we keep it? I’ve heard this presented as fact but no information has been shown to make that true.”
Also lending his voice to the opposition was Roy Brady, chair of the local chapter of the Council of Canadians. He expressed a popular sentiment by asserting “democracy is being violated” by council moving ahead with the decision to sell PDI despite strong opposition to the move.
“What we have is a vote and, following that, people are effectively supposed to disappear. When they are consulted, they’re ignored. What we are getting, particularly with this PDI vote, is elitist governing.”
“What we are getting, particularly with this PDI vote, is elitist governing.” Roy Brady, chair of the local chapter of the Council of Canadians, speaks to city council. (Photo: City of Peterborough)
Also having their say were former provincial NDP election candidate Sheila Wood — “Privatization is based on profit driven by user fees” — and longtime activist Kathryn Langley — “It’s the rush that bothers me.”
But it was the presentation made by Michael Angemeer, CEO and president of Veridian Corporation, that raised yet another scenario — a merger between the municipally owned electricity distributor and PDI. Veridian is currently providing electricity delivery to 120,000 residential and business customers.
Mr. Angemeer noted Veridian wanted to submit a proposal to the City and, in fact, had written the City a letter requesting that opportunity, but no reply came back. Under questioning, he later noted that if the City is simply interested in getting money from an outright sale of PDI, it should do business with Hydro One.
Councillor Dean Pappas, who voted against the sale on December 7th and again last night, moved a motion to defer the sale to allow staff the opportunity to explore the possibility of other possible buyers. His motion was defeated. (Photo: City of Peterborough)
Hydro One’s offer is $105 million for PDI, which will net about $55 million for the City after settling PDI’s debts, taxes, and costs related to the sale.
Hydro One has promised to reduce electricity distribution rates by one percent for existing PDI customers, freeze distribution rates for five years (with rate-of-inflation increases over the following five years), protect jobs for PDI employees for one year and build a new Hydro One operations centre and fleet maintenance garage in Peterborough, creating 30 new jobs while maintaining the 70 existing local Hydro One jobs.
City of Peterborough Holdings Inc. — the private corporation that owns PDI — recommended in October that the City accept the offer from Hydro One.
Prior to the vote on the motion to sell PDI, two attempts to delay a decision on the matter were made.
First, Coun. Pappas moved to defer the matter to allow staff the opportunity to explore the possibility of other possible buyers, saying “It’s not a good business deal if you’re only looking at one offer.” His motion was defeated by a 6-5 vote, with Coun. Clarke leading the charge.
“We are very well briefed and informed,” said Coun. Clarke. “We know of no other offers to purchase.”
Councillor Keith Riel, who voted against the sale on December 7th and again last night, moved a motion calling for a referendum on the PDI sale. His motion was defeated. (Photo: City of Peterborough)
Then Coun. Riel, saying “It’s high time we give power back to the people,” moved a motion calling for a referendum on the PDI sale come the October 2018 municipal election. That, too, was voted down.
Prior to voting on the motion to sell PDI, each councillor clarified his or her position. Noting that PDI is “making a steady and reliable income,” Coun. Baldwin argued that’s too good to walk away from.
“I don’t know why we’re selling an asset that makes us money,” he said.
Coun. Clarke, meanwhile, admitted to a mistrust of Hydro One but clarified his belief that this is a good deal for ratepayers.
After five hours and 26 speakers, City Council voted exactly the same way as it did at the special committee meeting on December 7th, with the Mayor and the same five councillors supporting the sale, and the same five councillors opposing the sale. (Photo: City of Peterborough)
After the vote, Coun. Parnell noted the debate on the sale “has definitely been the most emotional” of any matter discussed during her seven years on council.
“The idea went out so early in the year; there was this vacuum of about six months where we didn’t have an offer (from Hydro One) and the ‘No’ crowd really worked at getting the fear out there,” she said.
“In my heart, I really would have loved to voted ‘No’ but it wasn’t the correct financial decision to do so, in the short term or the long term. I was a ‘No’ in the beginning based on the fact that I did not agree with the Province privatizing any part of Hydro One.”
“When the premier said (on Nov. 19) that she’s streamlining the remaining small utilities, it’s like wow, we better take that money and the job security and the rate guarantees. It really came down to the math. But for anyone to say we have not listened, it’s just not true.”
For his part, Mayor Bennett maintained “This is a good deal for this community.”
“It (the council debate) wasn’t so much divisive as it was educational. Six of us analyzed the information and came to a ‘Yes’ vote; five of us analyzed the information and came to a ‘No’ vote. That’s not a divided council. It’s just people looking at the issues in a different fashion and coming to a different conclusion.”
As for Coun. Riel’s push for a referendum in two years, Mayor Bennett noted the value of PDI has decreased $8 million “since these discussions started and it will continue to decrease to the point that we’ll get book value for it. Councillor Clarke hit it dead on … we’re not sustainable at 36,000 customers.”
Ahead, lawyers for Hydro One and PDI will finalize legal documentation covering the sale. After, a public process involving the Ontario Energy Board will commence and take some nine months to complete before Hydro One assumes control of local electricity distribution.
Some of the weapons police have seized during their Project Runway drug investigation (supplied photos)
Peterborough Police have arrested nine more people in a drug investigation called “Project Runway” and have seized illegal firearms, drugs, and cash.
Nine search warrants were executed today (December 15) in Peterborough and Toronto and charges were laid against suspects who belong to a group known as the “Ugly Crew”, responsible for bringing illicit drugs to the Peterborough area to be trafficked.
The police investigation, which has also focussed on a number of violent incidents linked to this group, has been ongoing for several months (seven suspects have been previously charged).
The investigation was led by the Peterborough Police Service’s Drug Unit, with the assistance of the Intelligence Unit, Street Crime Unit, High Risk Unit, Asset Forfeiture Unit and Crime Analyst. During the execution of the search warrants, Peterborough Police were also assisted by additional members from its Investigative Services Unit, the Emergency Response Team, two K9 Units, and members from Durham Regional Police Service’s Tactical Team, Guns and Gang Unit, Drug Unit and K9 Unit, and the members from the Toronto Police Service.
Police seized a quantity of illicit drugs (including cocaine, heroin, hashish, and marijuana), two handguns, a quantity of Canadian currency, and a vehicle. Police are continuing the investigation and further arrests and charges are pending.
The following nine people were charged today:
Justin Boyer, 27, of Richmond Street, Toronto, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, and two counts of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000
Matthew Kellough-Garrett, 25, of Parkhill Road West, Peterborough is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (three for cocaine and one for marijuana), and proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000
Jonathan Morningstar 24, of Raymond Street, Peterborough, is charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (four for cocaine and one for marijuana), proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, and breach of recognizance
Krystie-Lee Ranger, 24, of Raymond Street, Peterborough, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and hash), possession of marijuana, and proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000
Adian Nyenhuis, 21, of Parkhill Road West, Peterborough, is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (three for cocaine and one for marijuana), proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, and two counts of breach of probation
Holly Crossman, 24, of Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana)
Sarah Octeau, 22, of Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana)
Ashley Moore, 23, of Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and marijuana)
Jason Brown, 36, of Collison Avenue, Peterborough, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, possession of marijuana, careless storage of ammunition, and possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order.
The following seven suspects were charged earlier during the investigation in October, November, and December:
Lucas Allison, 19, of Lock Street, Peterborough, was charged with possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of prohibited or restricted firearm/ammunition, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of Schedule I substance (cocaine), and possession of a schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams)
Austin Bradley Murphy, 23, of Garside Drive, Peterborough, was charged with the possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of prohibited or restricted firearm/ammunition, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine), and possession of a schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams)
Dylan Hamre, 25, of Peterborough, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (heroin), possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana under 3kg), possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, five counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (crystal meth), two counts of careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Veronica Freeman, 21, of Peterborough, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (meth), two counts of careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Isan Ricardo Murley, 24, of no fixed address, Peterborough, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana under 3kg), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Shawn William Ward, 35, of Water Street, Peterborough was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Jessica Alyssa Stammis, 25, of Water Street, was charged with possession of a Schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams) and failing to comply with a probation order.
Canadian/Icelandic singer-songwriter Lindy Vopnfjörd is playing at The Spill in Peterborough on Saturday, December 17 in support of his latest release "Frozen in Time". Canadian indie rock singer-songwriter Wax Mannequin (aka Chris Adeny) will be opening. (Photo: Berkley Vopnfjörd)
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, December 15 to Wednesday, December 21.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
Thursday, January 19 10pm - Adventure Club w/ Young Bombs ($20, 100 tickets available, early bird tickets on sale Friday, December 16 at noon)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, December 16
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, December 17
9pm - Salty Dog
Coming Soon
Closed on Friday, December 23 & Saturday, December 24
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, December 16
9pm - Dave Byrski
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, December 15
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 16
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, December 17
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, December 18
3pm - Brian Haddelsey
Monday, December 19
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 20
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, December 21
8pm - Student Band Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22 7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 23 5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Rop Phillips Band
Saturday, December 24 4-8pm - Christmas Eve Celebrations w/ Terry Finn/4 Front (closing at 8pm)
Sunday, December 25 Closed
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31 7:30pm - New Year's Eve ft The Gunslingers (19+, $80 per person, includes 3-course meal, drink, entertainment, and champagne at midnight)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Fridays
9pm - Live music (TBA)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, December 15
7-9pm - Beer Tasting (19+, $10 for 10 samples)
Friday, December 16
Last call, open until 8pm and then closed until the New Year
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, December 15
9pm - Turborg w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, December 16
9pm - Terry Blankey & David Morrison
Saturday, December 17
9pm - Booth Street Records official launch party w/ KTBI & Muddy Hack
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Friday, December 23 6-10pm - Xmas Party ft Muddy Hack
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
Friday, December 16
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Saturday, December 17
10pm - Bailen (Shea Bailey, Brent Bailey, Jan Shoute)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve w/ The High Waters Band (no cover)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, December 17
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Wednesday, December 21
7:30pm - Poets in the Pub
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22 7:30pm - Trivia w/ Sue & Justin
Saturday, December 31 8pm - NYE Party ft Sawdust from 8-11pm & DJ Shreddy Beats from 11pm-3am ($15 includes guaranteed seating for Sawdust, party favours, sparkling wine)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, December 16
10pm - Quickshifters
Saturday, December 17
2-5pm & 10pm - Bad to The Bone George Thorogood tribute
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, December 23 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, December 15
Craig Paterson, Fredrico Pontani
Friday, December 16
Ewan MacIntyre, Bonus Numbers
Saturday, December 17
James Bell, Nick Procyshyn, Jamie Gia
Monday, December 19
Communi-Kitch w/ Dan LeDanDan
Tuesday, December 20
10pm - Evangeline Gentle
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22 STPS: A Keyboards Christmas
Friday, December 23 Tipsy Eve w/ Benj Rowland
Saturday, December 24 Closing early
Sunday, December 25 Open regular hours
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Thursday, December 15
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Fortunate Ones ($20 general admission, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Friday, December 16
9pm - The Citiots Improv ($12 adults, $10 students)
Saturday, December 17
7pm - Silver Hearts Album Release Show w/ Mayhemingways ($17.50 at www.thegordonbest.ca)
Saturday, January 28 7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Hannah Georgas ($20 general admission plus $3 service fee, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, December 16
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, December 17
10pm - Pure Saturdays
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
Thursday, December 15
7pm - Todd Mason & Nick Marcuz
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22 7pm - The Greg Hannah Band
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursdays
6:30pm - Live music
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, December 17
2-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Victory Boys; 9pm - Pig's Ear Christmas w/ Washboard Hank and The Wringers
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31 8pm - New Year's Eve Party w/ Mayhemingways ($5)
In celebration of GreenUP’s 25th year, plans are being made to make improvements to the facilities at GreenUP Ecology Park which is located on Ashburnham Drive, in the heart of Peterborough (graphic: GreenUP)
2017 is GreenUP’s 25th year! For each of those 25 years, GreenUP has been offering opportunities for learning, skill-building, and environmental action in our community.
Over that time, the landscape has shifted dramatically, but with generous community support from volunteers, donors, and funders, GreenUP has been able to continue developing innovative, relevant, and diverse programs that have had a lasting impact on the health of our shared environment.
For children growing up in this region, the GreenUP Ecology Park has been a site of wonder, learning, and environmental immersion. Whether it’s investigating pollinator habitats at the beehives, getting their hands dirty while planting vegetables, or examining the health of local streams with a dipnet, children have been able to explore and learn through dynamic, nature-based programs at GreenUP Ecology Park.
Next year, we hope to enhance facilities at GreenUP Ecology Park, to strengthen our capacity to offer high quality outdoor programming, maximize the impact this unique facility can have on the health of children, and increase accessibility to enable a greater number of children to use the park.
When children are outside, they move more, sit less, and play longer. Ecology Park’s focus on outdoor, experiential learning includes nature-based and environmental programming but also actively integrates opportunities for children to play freely; because we know that less-structured free play helps children to get in touch with their environment and feel more confident, connected, and healthy.
GreenUP’s Executive Director, Brianna Salmon explains, “GreenUP is committed to environmental programming that builds our region’s capacity to meaningfully address the challenges yet to come; that increases resilience for the people and places that are most vulnerable; and, that inspires hope, enabling action for people of all ages.”
Plans for improvement at Ecology Park include improving the teaching shelter, replacing the hand washing station, and adding a drinking water station. They also include the installation of additional lighting and a fully accessible washroom.
The current children’s education structure has been standing for decades and is in great need of renewal. We plan to renovate the structure next year and expand the teaching shelter to offer an enhanced outdoor learning space for hosing workshops, camps, and larger school groups.
When planning for the renovation of a 20+ year-old structure, improving accessibility is at the forefront of mind. Providing an accessible environment for children will facilitate increased socialization with peers, community and the environment, and will support healthy development.
“The longer-term vision for the site also includes a greenhouse, which would allow for onsite native plant propagation,” says GreenUP Ecology Park Manager, Marcy Adzich, “A greenhouse would also give us more autonomy and control over our inventory, and could extend our growing season beyond what we are able to do now.”
The watering system at Ecology Park is also quite rudimentary; installing an enhanced irrigation system would enable staff and volunteers to water the plant nursery more efficiently. Right now, watering the nursery consists of connecting multiple rubber hoses and moving them around the park to access all edges of the nursery. It is quite cumbersome for staff, taking a great deal of time and effort to complete all of the necessary watering, and with very little water pressure remaining at the furthest-to-reach areas.
Through the years, donations of time and funds, as well as the sharing of skills, have all helped to sustain Ecology Park as a vibrant urban site, and have enabled thousands of students to develop stronger connections with the natural world.
As we look toward the future, community support remains as vital as ever to strengthen our capacity and educate our children in places like GreenUP Ecology Park. We are excited to continue strengthening our facilities to increase GreenUP’s capacity to educate the next generation of environmental stewards.
GreenUP’s Executive Director adds, “Working to enhance environmental health can be both challenging and complex, but, to me, the support and strength of local community has never felt more important.”
For more information about GreenUP’s 25th and for ongoing updates with GreenUP Ecology Park improvement projects, visit greenup.on.ca. To help with improvements to GreenUP Ecology Park, you can contribute to the specially created NEST Fund at greenup.on.ca/donate.
Christmas Drop In at Kawartha Lakes Construction Wednesday
Join fellow Chamber Members, staff, and colleagues from Kawartha Lakes Construction at their Annual Christmas Drop In on Wednesday evening. All are welcome – Click here to register!
Drop in between 5-7 PM on December 14th to celebrate the festive season with good food and great company! KLC is collecting new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for local causes.
2017/18 Chamber Board of Directors Nominations
Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism volunteers Cindy and Bryan. Do you want to support your community and enhance your professional development? The Chamber is seeking volunteers for a variety of committees in 2017/18.
The Chamber is looking for nominations for the 2017/18 Board of Directors.
Support your community, support your Chamber, and enhance your professional development! The Chamber is also seeking applicants for a variety of volunteer committees.
Chamber Committees include:
Governance
Finance
Human Resources
Membership & Programs
Awards of Excellence Gala Subcommittee
Marketing
Nominating
Public Policy
If you are interested in joining a Chamber Committee, please complete this Expression of Interest Form. To help with initial planning, please return the form by January 9th, 2017. Learn more about joining a Chamber Committee.
Save the Date
Mark the following dates on your calendar for 2017!
Business After Hours at Lakeshore Designs – January 25th
Kawartha Chamber AGM at The Village Inn – February 15th
RTO8 Partnership Allocation Application Deadline: January 1st, 2017
The deadline to apply for the RTO8 Partnership Allocation Program is January 1st, 2017.
The 2016/17 Partnership Allocation is focusing on supporting initiatives in the following areas:
1. Experience Development/Enhancement
2. External Marketing
3. Translation
4. Wayfinding Signage
5. Memberships – Attractions Ontario, Resorts of Ontario and Feast ON
6. Photography/Videography
TSW Trail Towns Incentive Deadline: January 13th, 2017
Not-for-profit organizations within the Kawarthas Northumberland region are invited to submit projects aimed at pursuing trail town related experiential tourism development initiatives associated with the Trent-Severn Waterway.
A total of three awards will be provided. First place is $5,000, second and third place awards are $2,500. Submission deadline is 12 noon, January 13th, 2017. Learn more.
Business News – Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Are Canadian Business Leveraging Technology?
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is asking for input on how your association is using internet based technology to provide advice about the deployment of broadband, incentives to adopt new technology and cyber security.
Please complete a short survey to provide your input. Provide your name and contact information at the end of the survey for a chance to win an iPad Mini. Click here to take the survey.
The aggregated results of this survey will be used in future Canadian Chamber reports, testimony to Parliamentary Committees and submissions to the government.
5 Minutes for Business: Mr. Trump & the Economy
In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, Hendrik Brakel, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Senior Director, Economic, Financial & Tax Policy takes a close look at Mr.Trump’s affect on the rising bond yields and why, as Canadians, we should be concerned. With Canadian rates closely following those of the U.S., what does this mean for 2017? Will we see a stronger export demand from an over-stimulated U.S. economy and a weaker loonie?
Every other week, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce releases 5 Minutes for Business, a publication written by Hendrik Brakel, the Senior Director of Enconomic, Financial and Tax Policy. In these publication, Hendrik briefly describes current issues that affect the Canadian economy and provides insight on what it will mean for Canadians today and the future.
Community Care Christmas Bake & Craft Sale
Community Care
Community Care is holding their annual Christmas Bake & Craft Sale on Thursday, December 15th at 40 Rabbit Street in Lakefield.
The sale begins at 9:30 am and runs until items are sold out! It’s the perfect opportunity to get some baked goodies, and support Community Care at the same time! Call 705-652-8655 for more details.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids December 17th
Join Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park staff at 8:30 am on December 17th for a bird count and take part in the longest standing Citizen Science Initiative in Canada!
Meet at the North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Road, Apsley
Follow volunteers to Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (Anstruther Rd.) for a bird hike
Finish off with a campfire, wrap-up and hot chocolate
The event will take place from 8:30 am-1 pm. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Driving required from Community Centre to Park.
To register, please contact Shannon McGaffey, A/Park Biologist at shannon.mcgaffey@ontario.ca, or call 613-332-3940 ext. 240. Learn more.
Tax Free Automotive Services with Donation
BraaapShack Powersports
Drop off a non-perishable food item to BraaapShack Powersports in Ennismore before December 19th! Make a donation and receive tax free automotive services, and tax free labour for snowmobiles, ATVs, and dirt bikes.
Call 705-954-8849 for more information or visit BraaapShack Powersports at 585 Robinson Road in Ennismore.
Think Local When Planning Your Holiday Party!
Local retailers and restaurants can help with your holiday party planning.
With the hustle and bustle of the season, local retailers and restaurants can help with your holiday party planning!
Visit Lakefield Foodland for a variety of store-made Party Trays. Pre-order by visiting the Deli Department, or call 705-652-3202 ext. 306.
M&M Food Market offers appetizers, prepared meals, desserts and much more to entertain your guests! Visit M&M Food Market at 140 Queen Street in Lakefield for a variety of meal options!
Matt & Tracy from Logan Tree Experts and Jillian & Leslie from Clearview Cottage Resort enjoyed a session of “Learning to Curl” at the Lakefield Curling Club.
Thanks to the Lakefield Curling Club for donating this experience to the Awards of Excellence Gala Auction in November! Read more.
Community News
Upcoming Evnets
Free Public Skating in Lakefield – December 17th
Free Public Skating in Ennismore, Sponsored by Ennismore Homestead Theatre – December 18th
Free Public Skating in Lakefield – December 18th
Free Public Skating in Warsaw – December 18th
Free Public Skating in Douro, Sponsored by Pine Vista Resort – December 18th
For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.
All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.
15-year-old Chanel Smith is 5'5", has short red hair, and was last seen wearing a white waist-length hooded winter coat (supplied photo)
Missing Person Located
December 15, 2016 – The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating missing person 15-year-old Chanel Smith. Smith has been located safe and sound.
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing girl 15-year-old Chanel Smith.
Smith was last seen on Saturday, December 10th, at 10 a.m., in the Lawrence Avenue East and Scarborough Golf Club area.
She is described as 5’5″, with a thin build and short red hair. She was last seen wearing a white, waist-length, hooded winter coat, with grey track pants, and brown boots.
Smith may have been seen in the Peterborough area on Saturday evening and may have connections to the Apsley area.
Police are concerned for her safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
The Weber Brothers present "When Christmas Falls on Peterborough", a multimedia show of their new concert film, at the Market Hall on Saturday, December 17 (photo: The Weber Brothers)
A trifecta of local talent this weekend in downtown Peterborough
Anyone working in the music and entertainment business in our area will tell you that one of their challenges is the number of stellar entertainment choices happening on the same evening. A glance of any of the poster boards in downtown Peterborough will confirm this fact. Last weekend was fully loaded with local concert fundraisers. This weekend is no exception with local talent abounding on three local stages.
I’m here to remind you about this trifecta of amazing local talent happening at three top venues in downtown Peterborough — all within four blocks of each other — on Saturday, December 17th. But here’s the thing — these three concerts will probably sell out. And therefore I’m also here to remind you to get your tickets now. And to support local music. I recommend all of the following:
Al Black and Rezonator start their show at 8 p.m. in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough). Rezonator is a classic rock band with a bluesy edge featuring Frank Watt, JP Hovercraft, Brent Farrow and Chris Hiney as well as Al Black. Al is best known to Peterborough as the backbeat of some of the best blues, R&B and rock bands including Jackson Delta, Buzz Thompson and Max Mouse and the Gorillas. Tickets are $28 and can be purchased online at www.showplace.org.
The cover from Rezonator’s just-released debut album. They’ll be performing with Al Black in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on December 17 (photo: Rezonator)
The Weber Brothers present “When Christmas Falls on Peterborough” at 8 p.m. at the Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough). The Weber Brothers are promising a Christmas show like no other when they introduce a multimedia presentation of their new film, five years in the making and directed by local filmmaker Rob Viscardis. General admission tickets are $25 plus fees in advance, $30 plus fees at the door. For more information and for tickets, visit www.markethall.org.
VIDEO: “When Christmas Falls on Peterborough” – The Weber Brothers
The Silver Hearts presents Silver Hearts XMAS and CD Release Party from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough). Their new album is finally ready to share, just in time for the giving season. And you will also enjoy the opening guests Mayhemingways — it will be a perfect evening for some “Hunter Street Blues”. This one is selling fast, so don’t delay! Tickets are available at www.thegordonbest.ca.
Family winter fun leading into holiday time – skating, theatre, solstice light hunters and more!
Take your family on an outing to harvest your own real Christmas tree using our guide to local tree farms in the Kawarthas (photo: Barrett’s Christmas Tree Farm in Cobourg)
This Friday and Saturday are the final performance dates for Little Red Riding Hood & the Very Big, Very Bad Wolf by Globus Theatre, from 8 to 10 p.m. on both evenings at Lakeview Arts Barn (2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon). Full of laughter, songs, and audience participation, this is a comic retelling of the classic tale and is fun for adults and children alike! Dinner is available prior to show by reservation, so if you happen to be planning to shop in Bobcaygeon and supporting local on Saturday — make an evening of it too! Cost is $22.50 per adult and $14.50 per child (plus HST). For more information please call the box office at 705-738-2037, or visit www.globustheatre.com.
For families looking for skating options now and over the holidays, you must check out our skating column for events happening indoors (and outdoors when conditions are safe). Our listings are regional, include maps, and are updated regularly.
If you haven’t selected your real holiday tree yet, check out our feature story on local tree farms. A real trees is environmentally friendly and buying a locally harvested tree supports local farm families. Our story includes a map to Kawartha-area tree farms and some tips for caring for your freshly harvested tree.
How about pictures of your pets for a good cause? This Friday, December 16th from 4 to 6 p.m, Burnham Mansion Vet Services presents Santa Paws 2016 at Burnham Mansion Vet Services (2235 Keene Road, Peterborough, K9J 6X9). Bring your pet for pictures with Santa, and proceeds will go to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society. Please bring a donation of pet food as an entry fee.
Light Hunters’ Promenade will welcome the return of the light on the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, on December 21
Celebrate the winter solstice with Light Hunters’ Promenade, which takes place for the first time on Wednesday, December 21st and has all the potential to become a popular annual event. Join Atelier Ludmila and friends (best known for their Artsweek and local outdoor theatre productions) along with local artists, drummers, performers, business owners, and a host of light seekers, as they create a paper lantern-lit procession through the streets of downtown Peterborough. This lovely and creative event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning at the Peterborough Square courtyard behind Market Hall. Bring your own lantern or meet them at 5 p.m. to buy a lantern of your very own. The event is based on timeless ceremonies celebrating the return of the light on the winter solstice. Members of Old Men Dancing, Peterborough Academy for Circus Performers will join the procession. The event is free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted (the suggested donation is $10 per family). For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Give the gift of music and performance this season and warm your January
Tom Wilson of Lee Harvey Osmond with his musician son Thompson are performing at the Market Hall on January 19 (publicity photo)
You may have caught our feature article this week on some really unique ways to give local and support the community. I’d like to give you my top picks for warming up your January and giving the gift of music and performance at the same time.
Tom Wilson is bringing his act and band Lee Harvey Osmond back to the Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough) on Thursday, January 19th. Along with some other stellar musicians, Tom’s son Thompson Wilson (formerly of Harlan Pepper) will also appear. If you’ve seen Tom as part of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, you know what to expect. Tom can be even more entertaining as Lee Harvey Osmond and I personally guarantee a night of stellar Canadian “acid folk funk”. You can’t get a better guarantee than that, can you? Watch for our upcoming exclusive story about Tom soon. Tickets are $32 in advance and are available at www.markethall.org..
The very next night (Friday January 20th), New Stages Peterborough is presenting their popular Cabaret Night, also at the Market Hall. This year it’s being billed as “Broadway Gender Benders” — a night to laugh, cheer, and be thrilled by some of Canada’s (and Peterborough’s) finest musical theatre performers, singing songs from roles they would never be cast to play! This promises to be one of the most exciting and unique nights of theatre all year. The event sells out every year, so avoid disappointment and get your tickets now! They also have a great Christmas promotion on now for gift giving, see the poster below.
New Stages Peterborough is offering a Christmas promotion on tickets (graphic: New Stages)
Save these dates for an amazing lineup of entertainment coming this spring
It’s going to be an amazing spring for music and entertainment starting in March 2017. Several exciting shows have been announced just this week. All of these concerts are already selling quickly, so don’t delay buying tickets!
Basia Bulat performs at the Market Hall on March 24 (publicity photo)
On Friday, March 24th, the Peterborough Folk Festival presents Basia Bulat at Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough). If you’re a regular CBC listener, you’ll know Basia’s distinctive voice. She’s a star on the rise with a Polaris Music Prize nomination this year and a Juno Nomination. She’s a multi-instrumentalist and fun to watch perform. Not to be missed. Tickets are $25 plus fees and already selling briskly, so buy them now.
VIDEO: “Fool” – Basia Bulat
The Market Hall is excited to present The Writes of Spring on Thursday, April 27th featuring renowned Canadian musicians Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta), Amelia Curran (Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from St. John’s, Newfoundland), Donovan Woods (renowned and highly awarded singer-songwriter), and Hawksley Workman (inimitable singer-songwriter). They have collectively created a short limited edition tour that’s sure to be a unique evening of music and conversation. Tickets are $39.50 plus fees and are available at www.markethall.org.
Tim Baker, Amelia Curran, Donovan Woods, and Hawksley Workman join forces for The Writes of Spring at the Market Hall on April 27 (publicity poster)
Last but not least, Matt Andersen returns to Peterborough on Sunday, March 26th at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough). Matt is truly a powerhouse performer and his voice will resonate throughout Showplace and awe the audience until you can hear a pin drop. He’s also a precision guitarist armed with stories from his home on the east coast and his travels across Canada. Matt’s quickly gaining renown across the country and, with over 10 million views on YouTube, independent album sales topping 30,000, a European Blues Award, Maple Blues Awards, and Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge, he shows no signs of slowing down. Tickets are $45 and are on sale now at www.showplace.org.
VIDEO: “Let’s Get Back” – Matt Andersen
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