Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy Rosin Up Their Bows For A Celtic Family Christmas At The Peterborough Memorial Centre

Natalie MacMaster And Donnell Leahy, joined by their children, will hit the stage at the Peterborough memorial Centre for A Celtic Family Christmas on Friday.

Last year their annual Christmas show was aired online due to COVID-19.

The two say this will be their first time performing in-person together in about two years.

“It doesn’t feel right when you’re not doing what it feels like you’ve been called to do,” said MacMaster. “It doesn’t feel right not to do something you’ve done for decades. It’s like a little part of you dies a little bit, it’s dormant. So when it happens again your really feel rejuvenated. I feel like God gave me my wings back ,like I can fly again. I didn’t know how much I missed it.”

Friday nights show will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature some traditional and original music with the family, as well as special numbers with their own incredible band and personal stories and candid moments from the MacMaster/Leahy setting.

“People have asked us all our lives ‘what’s it like at your place at Christmas time?’, said Leahy. “You know what it is - it’s a crazy place. There’s kids and food and music and stories - but you try to take that to the stage to be honest and bring the energy.”

Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase online, over the phone at 705-743-3561 Monday to Friday from 9:30a.m to 5 p.m., or in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office. The box office is open to the public Wednesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Anything can happen and everything does happen and you go with it and it’s honest and natural and who we are. There will be a lot more than just music I’m sure.”

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Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter Johnny Reid Playing PMC March 22nd

Chart-topping, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Johnny Reid announced on Friday (November 6th) the 2016 “What Love Is All About” National Tour across Canada, and it includes a stop at the PMC on March 22nd.

Joining Reid on the “What Love Is All About” tour will be Aaron Goodvin, JJ Shiplett and Natalie MacMaster. Tickets for all shows will go on sale to the general public Friday, November 13th.  

With an illustrious career spanning more than a decade, the JUNO Award winning Reid has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world. A critically acclaimed vocalist, Reid is widely known for his lyrical honesty and musical ability, as demonstrated by his extensive catalogue of hit songs, album sales totalling over 1.1 million units, countless awards and multiple sold out national arena tours.

This is a can't miss show! Tickets go on sale at the Memorial Centre November 13th.

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PtboPics & Video: Women's Business Network Of Peterborough Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Congrats to the Women's Business Network of Peterborough, which celebrated its 50th Anniversary last night at The Venue.

Hosts for the evening were WBN's Co-chairs Amy Simpson & Jocasta Boone

Jocasta gives us a walk through the decades and the rise of women's rights and influences 

A look back at the beginning of the WBN

 Jocasta Boone wins the Member of the Year awardKeynote speaker and fiddler Natalie MacMaster

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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