Contemporary Dance Company "Le Patin Libre" to Perform at Peterborough Memorial Centre

Public Energy Performing Arts is bringing the internationally-renowned contemporary dance company Le Patin Libre and their performance ‘Murmuration’ to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on April 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

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Le Patin Libre of Montreal has assembled a company of 15 virtuoso skaters from 7 countries to perform the original dance on ice, ‘Murmuration’, based on the aerial ballets of swarms of birds.

According to a media release, the dancers move at high speeds around the rink, nearly careening into each other, coming together as one, instantly changing directions and splitting up into separate flocks.

Tickets for the event are available from the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box Office.

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City of Peterborough Hosting Free Family Skate Celebration On Sunday

The City of Peterborough is hosting a free Family Skate Celebration at Quaker Foods City Square from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“Bundle up and enjoy the best the season has to offer at this free Family Skate,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “Shake off the January blahs in the fresh outdoor air having fun, getting exercise and connecting with our community.”

The celebration will feature music by DJ Lynz and free hot chocolate for attendees. A limited supply of free toques from Call2Recycle – a not-for-profit organization that provides battery recycling programs – will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Skate and helmet rental is available at Runner's Life at 174 Charlotte St. Rental rates and hours of operation can be found at Runner's Life.

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Free Senior Skating Available At Ennismore Community Centre After Township Acquires Two Sponsors

Free senior skating is back at the Ennismore Community Centre after Selwyn Township acquired Swish Maintenance and Blue Diamond Window Cleaning as sponsors.

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Senior Skating occurs every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ennismore Community Centre for everyone aged 55+. The first sponsored skate takes place on Monday and runs through March 25.

Full skating schedules including public, parent and tot, and drop-in youth shinny hockey can be found online.

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Quaker Foods City Square Skating Rink Sees Thursday as Last Day of Operation

Due to warmer weather in the forecast over the next couple of weeks, Quaker Foods City Square’s outdoor skating rink has Thursday as its last day of operation until next fall/winter.

Quaker Foods City Square officially opened in December 2022 on Charlotte Street, just east of Aylmer Street, next to the King Street Parkade. Photo by David Tuan bui.

Peterborough is expected to receive up to 10 mm of rain for Friday. The following two weeks the forecast calls for daytime highs of about 5C with lots of sunshine according to The City of Peterborough. The combination of warmer weather and sunny days will signal the end of the successful inaugural skating season at Quaker Foods City Square.

Signs will be posted at the skating rink to indicate if the rink is open or closed due to maintenance or for the season.

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Holiday Shows at The Peterborough Memorial Centre

The Peterborough Memorial Centre (PMC) has several family-friendly shows and acts locked in for December this holiday season.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

CATS Musical

When: Fri. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

The record-breaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America.

Winner of seven Tony Awards, CATS tells the story of one magical night when tribe of cats gathers for an annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theatre; ‘Memory’.

The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Stars on Ice Holiday Tour

When: Tues. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

The award-winning figure skating show features four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion Kurt Browning. He is joined by two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko to headline the show.

The cast includes Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion and three-time Canadian Champion Jeffrey Buttle; three-time Canadian Dance Champions, three-time World Medalists and 2018 Olympians Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje; three-time and reigning Canadian Pair Champions Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro; two-time Canadian Champion Nam Nguyen; Canadian junior champion and social media sensation Elladj Baldé; two-time United States Champion Alissa Czisny.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Champions of Magic 2022

When: Fri. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic, an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects.

Described as the ‘Avengers of Magic,’ catch this team of magicians as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions during the Champions of Magic Show.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque!

When: Wed. Dec. 14, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

Holiday Dreams tells a story that connects all of the performers featuring a mischievous elf that thinks he has mailed himself to a tropical island but instead finds himself delivered to the wrong address.

"I wanted to create a show that celebrated the spirit of the Holidays and would serve as a bridge for families from different generations to come together and experience something together,” said Fernando Quevedo, creator and producer. “We are all absorbed in our little technological worlds. Theatre allows a communal experience."

This holiday show is coming to the PMC for one night only and features holograms, projection mapping, holiday music and incredible lasers, along with a cast of award-winning acrobats, daredevils and cirque performers.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Blue Rodeo (with special guests Brooks & Bowskill)

When: Wed. Dec. 28, 7 p.m.

Tickets: Available for purchase here.

Canadian music duo Brooks & Bowskill (Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill) are joining the show’s lineup as Blue Rodeo takes the PMC stage. In the over 35 years since forming, Blue Rodeo has released 16-full length albums and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, with hits such as ‘Lost Together,’ ‘Rose-Coloured Glasses’ and ‘Rain Down On Me.’

The band was in Peterborough on April 13 of this year, performing at the PMC during their Many A Mile tour.

“This concert is the ultimate way for us to finish off an incredible 2022,” said Jeremy Giles, PMC facility manager. “Blue Rodeo at the PMC is so symbolic of things being normal again and we cannot wait to have the guys back for another unforgettable evening.”

For the full PMC event calendar, visit https://calendar.memorialcentre.ca.

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Free Senior Skating Returns to Selwyn Township

With aid of returning sponsors, senior skating is a go with free admission for the Ennismore Community Centre and the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre through The Township of Selwyn.

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With help from returning sponsors, The Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Communities and The Regency of Lakefield, admission fees for the season are covered to all senior public skates at the Ennismore and Lakefield arenas.

Senior skating is available every Monday at the Ennismore Community Centre from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and every Tuesday and Friday at the Lakefield-Smith Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for everyone 55+.

The first sponsored skate in Ennismore takes place next week Monday and skating will be offered on Mondays through to Mar. 27.

In Lakefield, the first sponsored skate takes placeon Tuesday. Skating is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays through to Mar. 31.

Visit the public skating schedule at www.selwyntownship.ca to learn more.

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Stars On Ice Announced For the Peterborough Memorial Centre

The Peterborough Memorial Centre is bringing the city some of Canada’s greatest ice skaters for the holidays with Stars on Ice for Dec. 6 announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The award-winning figure skating show features four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion Kurt Browning. He is joined by two-time Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion Elvis Stojko to headline the show.

The cast includes Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion and three-time Canadian Champion Jeffrey Buttle; three-time Canadian Dance Champions, three-time World Medalists and 2018 Olympians Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje; three-time and reigning Canadian Pair Champions Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro; two-time Canadian Champion Nam Nguyen; Canadian junior champion and social media sensation Elladj Baldé; two-time United States Champion Alissa Czisny. More skaters to be announced according to the PMC

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Public Skating Opens This Weekend At Healthy Planet Arena

The City of Peterborough will be offering registered public skating at Healthy Planet Arena beginning Sunday.

Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough.

To ensure compliance with current provincial COVID-19 regulations, users must register in advance for all public skating programs.

Registration will be capped according to facility capacity limits of 60 preregistered skaters on the ice. All patrons are required to complete a self-assessment health screening and show their COVID-19 Vaccination QR code and government issued I.D. prior to entering the building.

Skaters must provide their own skates and CSA helmets are recommended.

The following sessions are available:

Public skating at Healthy Planet Arena:  

Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Leon’s Pad. 

• Open to all ages 

• Approved skating assistant items are permitted 

• No hockey sticks, nets or shoes are allowed on the ice 

• The cost for each session is $4.50 per person  

50+ Skate at Healthy Planet Arena:  

Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Leon’s Pad. 

• Open to skaters over the age of 50 

• No hockey sticks, nets or shoes are allowed on the ice 

• The cost for each session is $3.50 per person 

Pay-as-you-play hockey at Healthy Planet Arena: 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Fridays 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on the Freedom Mobile Pad 

• Open to adult skaters over the age of 18 

• Two hockey nets provided  

• Hockey equipment is required 

• Non-instructional session 

• The cost for each session is $7.50 per person 

Participants can register by phone at 705-742-0050, online at peterborough.ca/skate, or in person at the Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough.

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Selwyn Township Cancels Senior Skating Indefinitely Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

The free senior skating events at Lakefield-Smith and Ennismore Community Centres have been cancelled by the Selwyn Township due to the rising cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant announced Tuesday.

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The Lakefield skating ran from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Ennismore’s skating occurred every Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The township wants to reopen free skating to seniors next year if it is safe to do so according to their social media post but no specific timeframe has been given.

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Healthy Planet Arena Open For Indoor Adult Skating

Adult skating has returned to the Healthy Planet Arena effective immediately announced by the City of Peterborough on Monday.

The Healthy Planet Arena name was officially changed from the Evinrude Centre on Aug. 1. Photo Courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

Daytime skates are open to individuals aged 50 years and older and pre-registration is required.

“We’re excited to restart this popular program for adults who want to be social and stay active on the ice,” said Andrea Pade, City of Peterborough recreationist

The skates will run from Nov. 29 - Dec. 23 as follows:

• Morning skates on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Afternoon skates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except on Dec. 7, 9 and 16)

• Pre-registration is required for these skates. Skaters can pre-register online at https://cityofpeterborough.perfectmind.com or in person at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at 775 Brealey Dr.

• The cost is $3.50 per skate (includes HST) and passes can be purchased for each individual skate time or people may purchase a Fall Session Skate Membership for $42 for access to all skate times this session. Fall Session Skate Memberships can be purchased in person at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

All participants must show proof of full vaccination, government-issued ID and pass the COVID-19 screening questions prior to entering the facility for the skate. Each skate will be limited to a maximum of 40 participants.

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