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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.
Local blues singer Jane Archer will perform a recreation of Etta James' legendary 1963 Nashville concert (photo: Jackie Wimbush, Jaxfoto)

Recreating the magic of R&B legend Etta James

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Local blues singer Jane Archer performs tribute show at the Pig's Ear in Peterborough on July 11,
Randy Bachman's new power trio includes drummer Dale Anne Brendon and bassist Anna Ruddick

Randy Bachman performs at Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday

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Canadian rock legend opens the 29th season of Canada's longest-running free summer concert series.
Paddling on a lake is a great way to spend time with family, and research shows that exercise in nature has a more positive effect on blood pressure and mood than exercise in a gym (photo: Ontario Parks)

Free admission to Ontario provincial parks on July 17

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Some parks also offering free activities as Ontario government encourages healthy living.
In the Suspended Meal Program at Peterborough's Speak Easy Cafe, customers can donate $5 for a food item of $1.75 for a beverage that can then be redeemed by a person in need

Paying it forward at Peterborough’s Speak Easy Cafe

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Suspended Meal Program allows customers to donate a meal or drink to a person in need
Dov Tiefenbach and Tommie-Amber Pirie star in Matt Sadowski's film "Pretend We're Kissing". A71 Entertainment, founded by former Peterborough residents Chad Maker and Kirk Comrie, is bringing the film to Peterborough's Market Hall on May 11

Former residents bring acclaimed indie comedy to Peterborough

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"Pretend We're Kissing" screens at the Market Hall on May 11, followed by Q&A with director and producer
"Before We Arrive: The Story of The Weber Brothers" is a documentary by local filmmakers Rob Viscardis and Jeremy Blair Kelly. The filmmakers, who expect to release the documentary this fall, are launching a crowdfunding campaign for post-production work on the film (still courtesy of Rob Viscardis and Jeremy Kelly)

Immortalizing the epic musical story of The Weber Brothers

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Local filmmakers launch crowdfunding campaign to bring documentary about Peterborough band to fruition.
On April 16, The Venue in Peterborough will host an event celebrating the life of the highly respected and accomplished actor, comedian, writer, and director Paul O'Sullivan, who died tragically in a car accident in 2012

Celebrating the life of Paul O’Sullivan

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"Paul's Ball 3: Ball in the Family" at The Venue in Peterborough on April 16 will raise funds for Hospice Peterborough.
The Stax/Volt Revue will celebrate the music of the Memphis record label that launched the careers of legendary soul musicians like Otis Redding (photo: Stax Museum)

Peterborough concert celebrates Memphis soul and R&B

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Stax/Volt Revue takes the stage at Nexicom Studio at Showplace on April 2nd.
Jeannine Taylor, one of "The Friends of Al Black" who organized the event, embraces him at the end of the seven-hour concert. Proceeds from the event will go into a trust fund for Al's granddaughter Lydia, to support family costs while Lydia receives treatment in Toronto for a blood disease rarely found in children. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough shows its love for Lydia

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Sunday's benefit concert for ill grandaughter of local musician Al Black was a resounding success.
The Province of Ontario has increased the cost to renew your vehicle licence three times since 2012. Another increase is scheduled for September 2015, bringing the annual cost to $108.

The cost of owning a vehicle in Ontario continues to rise

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Be prepared to spend more when renewing your vehicle licence this year.
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