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"Even though I've had more time on my hands, I've been missing the mental clarity and emotional focus to write music." - Sue Newman, Music/Theatre Artist / "We tried to have some physically distanced band rehearsals, but quickly realized it wasn't very practical. I continue to play music every day and look forward to being able to play for a live audience in the future." - Rob Fortin, Music/Theatre Artist (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: music/theatre artists Sue Newman and Rob Fortin

A visual documentation by photographer Julie Gagne of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Peterborough artists and arts organizations

kawarthaNOW - October 22, 2020

Season four of The Crown takes us into the 1980s, when Queen Elizabeth clashes with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher while Prince Charles enters a tumultuous marriage with Lady Diana Spencer (performed by relative newcomer Emma Corrin). Season four premieres on Netflix Canada on Sunday, November 15th. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in November 2020

"On a practical level, I've lost contracts and income opportunities; but, on another level, I feel as though I've lost a part of myself. The stage is my church, I miss it dearly." Sarah McNeilly, Theatre Artist (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: theatre artist Sarah McNeilly

A compilation of photos from 4th Line Theatre's original outdoor production "Bedtime Stories and Other Horrifying Tales". The Halloween-themed show runs from October 20 to 30, 2020 at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook. (Photos: Wayne Eardley / Brookside Studio)

4th Line Theatre conjures theatre-magic with ‘Bedtime Stories and Other Horrifying Tales’

According to the Peterborough Performing Arts Recovery Alliance, a coalition of 13 arts organizations and live performance venues in Peterborough and the surrounding region, the future of local performing arts is in immediate jeopardy due to the continuing pandemic. For example, Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough is still carrying $10,000 in monthly expenses, despite having reduced its pre-pandemic expenses by between $30,000 to $50,000, with no revenue coming in. (Photo; Bradley Boyle)

Peterborough’s performing arts community in ‘desperate financial situation’

October 16, 2020

A 2018 promotional photo for Peterborough's improv and sketch comedy troupe LLAADS, whose name was a acronym of the first names of its six members: Lindsay Unterlander, Adam Wilkinson, Luke Foster, Dan Smith, and Sarah McNeilly. The second "A", Adam Martignetti, is behind the camera. The troupe, which has now disbanded, is donating its savings to The Theatre on King, LLAADS' pre-pandemic performance home. (Photo: Adam Martignetti)

Peterborough’s LLAADS sketch comedy troupe disbands and donates $1,000 to The Theatre on King

October 15, 2020

"All of my shows were cancelled and have since been moved online. It has definitely been a struggle but, once I learned the ways, it's been a triumph to be able to perform virtually during this tough time." Said Jiddawy, Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Drag Queen (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: graphic designer/illustrator/drag queen Said Jiddawy

October 15, 2020

While Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough remains closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the not-for-profit organization will be resuming its $2-million capital projects fundraising campaign in 2021, coinciding with the performance venue's 25th anniversary. The first priority of the "The Showplace Project: Act II Campaign" will be replacing the aging seats in the Erica Cherney Theatre. That initiative will be aided by a $99,620 grant from the Ontario's government Rural Economic Development program. (Photo: Showplace Performance Centre)

Showplace’s pandemic frustration eased by anticipation of 25th anniversary milestone in 2021

October 13, 2020

"I hope when we are able to enter our theatres again that together we will find joy in that collaboration and rebuild both our Peterborough venues and companies. That is my dream right now." Randy Read, Artistic Director of New Stages Theatre Company (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: New Stages artistic director Randy Read

October 13, 2020

"All of my touring plans are postponed for the foreseeable future. But, it's given me time to write and time to spend with my family." Nick Ferrio, Singer/Songwriter (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: singer/songwriter Nick Ferrio

October 8, 2020

"Atelier Ludmila Gallery closed half-way through artist Carolyn Code's exhibit. I’ve since had to cancel 5 artists' shows and I have lost workshop and teaching gigs. I have begun moving the gallery online and developing new art projects." Laurel Paluck, Gallery/Artist (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: gallery/artist Laurel Paluck

October 6, 2020

Peterborough's British music invasion specialists The Rick & Gailie Band is one of six local music acts featured in the second series of "Live! At The Barn", produced, recorded, and edited by Andy Tough at the Norwood-area barn he owns with his wife Linda. The second series will premiere on YouTube in mid-January 2021. (Photo: Linda Tough)

Second ‘Live! At The Barn’ series of music performances set for mid-January premiere

October 6, 2020

Klusterfork's Linda Kash (top left) during a six-week improv intensive series on Zoom this past summer, when a group of 10 students enjoyed live and interactive online classes from Canadian enterainment industry pros including Ed Sahely, Andy Massingham, Jan Caruana, Herbie Barnes, and Lisa Merchant. For fall 2020, Klusterfork is offering more opportunities to learn from the pros through its LOL workshop series beginning October 5th and 6th. (Photo: Klusterfork)

Klusterfork’s fall online workshops give you the chance to learn from entertainment industry pros

October 4, 2020

"Filmmaking — at least experimental filmmaking —is often an isolated experience. However, having a supportive and engaged community is crucial for artistic growth. In my experience, this community is built around (or activated by) going to the cinema: by meeting new people and connecting to others based on this common experience. A crucial component of filmmaking is discourse generated by the cinematic event." - Kelly Egan, Filmmaker (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: filmmaker Kelly Egan

October 1, 2020

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