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Paul Rellinger a.k.a Relly is an award-winning journalist and longtime former newspaper editor still searching for the perfect lead. When he's not putting pen to paper, Paul is on a sincere but woefully futile quest to own every postage stamp ever issued. A rabid reader of history, Paul claims to know who killed JFK but can't say out of fear for the safety of his oh-so-supportive wife Mary, his three wonderful kids, and his three spirited grandchildren. Paul counts among his passions Peterborough's rich live music scene, the Toronto Maple Leafs, slo-pitch, and retrieving golf balls from the woods.
Multiple award-winning Canadian country music artist Gord Bamford is bringing his As Long As There's A Bar Tour to The Venue in downtown Peterborough on October 10, 2026. (Promotional photo)

Canadian country music artist Gord Bamford says to ‘expect a party’ October 10 at...

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Multi-awarded singer-songwriter bringing his As Long As There's A Bar Tour and 25 years of hit music to downtown Peterborough.
Canadian jazz veteran Mark Ferguson, an Ottawa-based pianist, trombonist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator, will perform at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on October 16, 2026 with his quartet, featuring Ben Di Millo on guitar, J.P. Lapensée on bass, and Jamie Holmes on drums and percussion. (Promotional photo)

Canadian jazz veteran Mark Ferguson brings his quartet to Peterborough’s Gordon Best Theatre on...

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Ottawa-based pianist and trombonist who has backed jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett will perform his own original music.
Peterborough mayoral candidates Michael Eamon, Rob Hailman, Neil Morton, Keith Riel, Rebecca Schillemat, Brian Lumsden, and Jacob Méthot on stage at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre for ArtsVote Peterborough 2026, hosted by the Electric City Culture Council (EC3) on Wednesday, September 23. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough mayoral candidates affirm their commitment to champion municipal support for the city’s arts...

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September 23 ArtsVote event hosted by EC3 sees consistent municipal investment, collaboration, and direct input of artists among the pledges made,
encoreNOW for September 21, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Jeff Leeson at Lindsay's FLATO Academy Theatre, Cultivate Festival in Port Hope, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour in the city and county of Peterborough, "A Woman's Love List" at Bobcaygeon's Globus Theatre, the Small Town Shorts Film Festival at Campbellford's Aron Theatre, and New Stages Theatre's staged reading of "Mustard" at the Market Hall in Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – September 21, 2026

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Featuring Jeff Leeson, the Cultivate Festival, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, 'A Woman's Love List', the Small Town Shorts Film Festival, and 'Mustard'.
United Way Peterborough & District 2026-27 campaign chair Tiffany Arcari (third from left, front) leads members of the campaign cabinet during a campaign launch event at Healthy Planet Arena on September 17, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

United Way Peterborough & District calls on ‘certified neighbours’ to reach its $1,585,000 campaign...

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Thursday's launch of 2026-27 campaign at Healthy Planet Arena sees CEO Jason Seguya and campaign chair Tiffany Arcari urge residents to 'show up' for each other.
encoreNOW for September 7, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "Having Hope at Home" at Lindsay Little Theatre, Big Band Day at Peterborough's Millennium Park, the Killer Dwarfs at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, "Venus in Fur" at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, The Deep Dark Woods at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, and Foley's East Coast Pub in the Cogeco Studio at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – September 7, 2026

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Featuring 'Having Hope at Home', Big Band Day, Killer Dwarfs, 'Venus in Fur', The Deep Dark Woods, and Foley's East Coast Pub.
Carissa Kaye and John Austin as actress Vanda Jordan and director Thomas Novachek during a rehearsal for the Peterborough Theatre Guild's season-opening production of the psychological drama "Venus in Fur" by American playwright David Ives. Directed by Lisa Dixon, the play runs for 10 performances from September 18 to October 3, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough Theatre Guild opens its 2026-27 season in September with Tony award-nominated ‘Venus in...

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Lisa Dixon returns to direct David Ives' psychological drama that sees the balance of power shift between an auditioning actress and a director.
A biographical concert showcasing a century of anthems popularized by Black female artists who revolutionized the music industry, "Reign: The Queens of Blues, Soul and Rock 'n Roll" will be performed at FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay on September 5, 2026. Patricia Shirley, Garnetta Cromwell, and Geri Defoe will perform the music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Tina Turner, The Supremes, and many more, supported by a multi-piece band with music promoter and Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex serving as the show's narrator. (Photo courtesy of Royal Tribute Productions)

Lindsay-bound show pays homage to the musical contributions and societal influences of Black female...

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'Reign: The Queens of Blues, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll' takes to the stage of the FLATO Academy Theatre on September 5.
The Dreamboats (Chris Hummel, Johnny Fiacconi, Justin Zoltek, and Adam Brik) close out the 39th season of Peterborough Musicfest with a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on August 19, 2026. (Photo: Andrew Cabral)

Old-time rock ‘n’ roll closes out season 39 of Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night

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The Dreamboats bring their nostalgia-soaked sound, look, and energy to Del Crary Park on August 19.
Fronted by Canadian powerhouse vocalist Al Langlade, Styx and Bon Jovi tribute band Crystal Faith will perform a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on August 15, 2026. (Photo supplied by Peterborough Musicfest)

One band, two tributes: Crystal Faith honours Styx and Bon Jovi at Peterborough Musicfest...

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Penultimate free-admission concert of Musicfest's 39th season on August 15 at Del Crary Park promises one classic rock hit after another.
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