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Bruce Head is kawarthaNOW.com's managing editor, chief technical officer, and a contributing writer. If he has any spare time, he enjoys songwriting, playing acoustic guitar, and taking photos of Cait the border collie.
Neil Young performing at Coronation Hall in Omemee, Ontario, on December 1, 2017 as part of his "Home Town" concert that was live-streamed in Canada and around the world. Our breaking story confirming Omemee as the location for the "secret concert" was our top news story of 2017.

The year in review: what happened in Peterborough and the Kawarthas in 2017

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From Justin Trudeau to Neil Young, more than 250 stories and events we covered in the past year.
Serena Ryder's voice was in fine form for her 90-minute concert at Showplace Performance Centre on December 15, 2017. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Serena Ryder warms hometown hearts at sold-out Showplace concert

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After rocking Showplace, the Millbrook native also dropped in at the Red Dog to perform with the Silverhearts.
Neil Young performing at Coronation Hall in Omemee, Ontario, on December 1, 2017 as part of his "Home Town" concert that was live-streamed in Canada and around the world.

Neil Young thrills hometown crowd with classics and rarities at Omemee concert

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Iconic Canadian-born musician's solo acoustic 'Home Town' concert on December 1 was live-streamed around the world.
Neil Young will be performing a solo acoustic concert at 8 p.m. from Coronation Hall in Omemee. If you're not lucky enough to have a ticket and want to share the experience with other Neil fans, there are a few locations hosting viewing parties of the live stream.

Where to watch Neil Young’s concert from Omemee tonight

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Several local viewing parties are planned, including two in Omemee.
Craig Foster snapped this photo of a tag hanging from the back pocket of one of the crew unloading equipment into Coronation Hall in Omemee. (Photo: Craig Foster)

If you need it, here’s more evidence Neil Young is performing in Omemee

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By-invitation-only concert at Coronation Hall on December 1st will be live streamed for free.
kawarthaNOW has learned Neil Young will be performing his "Somewhere In Canada" live on December 1, 2017 from Coronation Hall in Omemee, his childhood home. (Photo: Christopher Wahl)

Yes, Neil Young really is performing in Omemee in December

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'Somewhere In Canada' concert will be streamed live from Omemee, Ontario by CTV and Facebook on December 1
Bethany Joy Lenz and Andrew Walker star in "Snowed-Inn Christmas", which premieres on December 16 on the Lifetime channel. Peterborough's Carley Smale wrote the screenplay for the film, which was directed by Gary Yates. (Publicity photo)

Peterborough screenwriter Carley Smale’s new movie ‘Snowed-Inn Christmas’ premieres in December

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She will also be offering an 11-week screenwriting course at Sadleir House in January.
A bear and a wolf are two of the four embossments on the new Solina Road bridge representing four clans of the Huron-Wendat First Nation. As many as 3,000 members of the Huron-Wendat Nation lived what is now Durham County, growing corn and other crops. (Photo courtesy of Blackbird Infrastructure Group)

New Highway 407 bridge recognizes Huron-Wendat First Nation heritage

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Around 150,000 items found during archeological investigations before construction of Highway 407 East Phase 2.
Musician Neil Young driving by Coronation Hall in Omemee, Ontario during filming of the 2011 documentary "Journeys" directed by Jonathan Demme. It's looking more and more likely that the "Somewhere In Canada" concert will take place on December 1, 2017 at Coronation Hall in Omemee, where Young spent his formative childhood years. (Photo: Sony Pictures)

Is Neil Young really performing in Omemee in December?

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Speculation that 'Somewhere In Canada' concert, to be streamed on CTV and Facebook on December 1, will take place in his childhood hometown.
Peterborough musician Rick Young holds a copy of "The Lost Album", Rick and Gailie's first record containing 16 original songs written by Rick. The CD will be released at a benefit concert for Rick, who is currently undergoing treatment from cancer and is unable to earn his living performing music. The benefit takes place from 1 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 19th at The Venue in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: SLAB Productions)

Rick & Gailie’s first record drops at November 19th benefit at The Venue

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Produced by Andy Pryde, 'The Lost Album' features 16 original songs written by Rick Young.
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