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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, slopitch and retrieving golf balls from the woods. You can follow Paul on Twitter at @rellywrites.
Musician Calvin Bakelaar (left) was named as the Peterborough Folk Festival's 2024 Emerging Artist at an event at Nicholls Oval Park on June 19, 2024. Also pictured, from left to right, are artist Brooklin Stormie with her festival poster design, festival board chair Rob Davis, board secretary Rebecca Schillemat, and board treasurer Krissy Edwards. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Calvin Bakelaar named as the Peterborough Folk Festival’s 2024 Emerging Artist

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Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist among those gathered Wednesday at Nicholls Oval Park as a number of this year's featured acts were revealed.
Jay (Rebecca Birrell, left) about to become a Farmerettes in a scene from 4th Line Theatre's "Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes" during a media day event on June 18, 2024 at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook. The world premiere of Alison Lawrence's play based on the 2019 book by Shirleyan English and Bonnie Sitter, which tells the little-known story of the young women who kept Canadian farms going during the Second World War, runs from July 1 to 20. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre opens 2024 season with ‘Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The...

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Running July 1 to 20, Alison Lawrence's stage adaptation of 2019 book tells the story of Canadian teenage girls who worked Second World War-era farms.
For the third year in a row, the New Canadians Centre has organized the Canadian Multicultural Festival in June 2024 to celebrate multiculturalism in Peterborough while introducing attendees to the customs, music, art, dance, food, and stories of the various cultures that have secured a vibrant and still-growing footprint in the city and region. Pictured are participants in a multicultural craft day at least year's festival, which will also take place this year on Friday, June 28 during the New Canadians Centre's 45th Anniversary Block Party. (Photo: New Canadians Centre)

New Canadians Centre once again brings the world to Peterborough with its third Canadian...

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A range of programs and events will introduce participants to the customs, music, art, dance, food, and stories of various cultures,
Beth McMaster, who was instrumental in the founding of Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough in the early 1990s and served as the inaugural chair of the non-profit organization's board of directors, points to the plaque honouring her contribution that was unveiled in the lobby of the performing arts venue on June 11, 2024. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Showplace Performance Centre honours founding chair Beth McMaster

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Celebration included unveiling of plaque in lobby to recognize her role in establishing downtown performing arts venue three decades ago.
From left to right, top and bottom: "Dear Rita" at Bancroft Village Playhouse, "Bed & Breakfast" at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, "The Selfish Giant's Garden" at Westben in Campbellford, "This Day In Sports" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon, "Yes Dan Can" benefit for Dan Fewings at the Piggy in Peterborough, Rick Fine's "Farewell for Now" concert at the Market Hall in Peterborough, John-Paul Chalykoff and his puppet Baabii at the Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival in Peterborough, and Elyse Saunders at the Country Music Association of Ontario awards show. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – June 10, 2024

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'Dear Rita' channels late singer's music and spirit, Westben musically transforms an Oscar Wilde short story, revered Peterborough musician Rick Fines says farewell for now in style, and more.
Kyle Golemba and Amir Haidar during a rehearsal of the Capitol Theatre's production of Mark Crawford's comedy "Bed & Breakfast," which runs for 19 performances from June 14 to 30, 2024 at the historic venue in Port Hope. As well as playing the primary roles of the Brett and Drew, a gay couple who open a bed and breakfast in small-town Canada, the two actors portray all the play's other characters in the production directed by the Capitol's artistic director Rob Kempson. (Photo: Sam Moffatt

Mark Crawford’s riotous comedy ‘Bed & Breakfast’ is right at home in Port Hope

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A gay couple's move from the big city to small-town Ontario will see laughter abound at the Capitol Theatre June 14 to 30.
Dan Fewings and Jimmy Bowskill in 2014. Bowskill is one of the musicians who will be performing at the Pig's Ear Tavern on June 10, 2024 in a musical fundraiser for Fewings. The beloved retired Peterborough high school music teacher, professional clown, guitarist, and popular emcee was recently diagnosed with cancer and is about to begin radiation treatment. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

‘Yes Dan Can!’ the rallying cry as retired Peterborough teacher Dan Fewings prepares to...

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June 15 benefit at The Pig's Ear Tavern to feature several musical guests, Greg Keelor, Jimmy Bowskill, and James McKenty among them.
The 20 Peterborough-area women who were recognized at the inaugural Women of Impact Awards ceremony and celebration, hosted by the United Way of Peterborough & District in conjunction with Women United Peterborough and held at Farmhill Weddings east of Peterborough on May 30, 2024. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Inaugural Women of Impact Awards ceremony sees 20 celebrated for their leadership and advocacy

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Sold-out event on May 30 at Farmhill Weddings hosted by the United Way of Peterborough & District in conjunction with Women United.
Left to right, top and bottom: Tommy Youngsteen, the Kawartha Youth Orchestra, John Stinson of Classic Lightfoot Live, "When We Were Young And Unafraid" by Northumberland Players, Alysha Kyle, "Yellow Face" playwright David Henry Hwang, a performer in "Music of the Night: The Concert Tour", and the Riverside Grill and Gazebo in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – May 27, 2024

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Kawartha Youth Orchestra members celebrate their continued achievements, Gordon Lightfoot is paid the ultimate tribute at Showplace, Bancroft's Alysha Kyle performs back home where it all began for her, and more.
Retired priest Father Leo Coughlin, who lives at Marycrest at Inglewood seniors' complex on Monaghan Road directly across from Bonnerwroth Park, is organizing a rally at the park on May 18, 2024 to protest the $4.4 million redevelopment of the greenspace. According to Father Coughlin, many seniors who live in the area have concerns about the noise that will be generated by the 16 pickleball courts that are part of the redevelopment. (Photo: Leo Coughlin / Facebook)

Retired priest organizing Saturday rally to protest redevelopment of Peterborough’s Bonnerworth Park

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Father Leo Coughlin maintains the park's retrofit to accommodate 16 pickleball courts not 'a done deal'.
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