Trailer For Melissa Payne's Upcoming Album From Seventh Fire Records

Here's a trailer for Ennismore native Melissa Payne's new album, which is slated for a September release...

Watch her perform...

[YouTube; Melissa Payne; Seventh Fire Records]

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PTBOCanada Pics From Little Lake Musicfest: The Abrams Brothers

The Abrams Brothers performed at Little Lake Musicfest on Wednesday night and rain didn't keep people away from enjoying their music.

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Pronto Monto Covering Kate and Anna McGarrigle Song After Hike Near Otonabee River

Nice cover in a scenic setting by Pronto Monto—a folk band that pays tribute to the music of Kate and Anna McGarrigle. The band is composed of Julia Fenn, Megan Kendrick and Mary Clare Kendrick.

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Peterborough Clicks Photography Exhibition This Weekend

Peterborough Clicks, a local photographic walking group, is hosting a photography exhibition at the Silver Bean this weekend. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 21st and 22nd, and is open for the public to view at the Millennium Park Viewing Room.

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Sneak Peek: Steel Magnolias At The Peterborough Theatre Guild

Last night was the preview evening at The Peterborough Theatre Guild for their latest production Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling and directed by Judi Wilson, it runs July 13th through July 22nd...  

 

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The Art School Of Peterborough Summer Camp Season Has Begun

The Art School of Peterborough's new season of Kids Summer Art Camps begins today (July 9th).

The All In One camps gives children ages 6 to 12 the opportunity to create with drawing, painting, pottery and sculpture mixed media. 

All In One Camps are scheduled for the weeks of July 9 to 13, July 16 to 20, July 23 to 27, August 7 to 10, August 13 to 17 and August 20 to 24.

There is still space available in the sessions, which run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Registration is available online at Artschoolptbo.org or call the school at 705-742-3221 for more info.

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Spanky's Hosting Backyard Party/Fundraiser July 14th With Great Local Bands

The back parking lot at Spanky's is a place to be Saturday, July 14th. They have a special permit and licensed area, where local bands and DJs will be performing. It's also a fundraiser for the Peterborough Breast Cancer Support Group.

[Spanky's]

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Today Is National Canoe Day!

Although numerous canoe related festivities took place this weekend, National Canoe Day is officially today (June 26th). The Canadian Canoe Museum—housed right here in Peterborough—is hosting an open house to celebrate, so stop in and explore some of our canoe heritage and culture.

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PtboPic: Local Mural Artist Justine Landry On Hunter

There is a new mural going up on the side of the Lillico Bazuk Kent Galloway Barristers & Solicitors Building at 163 Hunter Street. Local artist Justine Landry, who recently graduated from P.C.V.S., worked with them to find a fresh new design and is currently painting it.

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PTBOPics: 4th Line Theatre's New Production "Queen Marie"

4th Line Theatre's first production of the season is Queen Marie, a rag-to-riches musical comedy about the life and times of Hollywood star Marie Dressler. This Vaudeville silver-screen legend's life spanned from being born in Cobourg, to winning an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931.

Queen Marie by Shirley Barrie

Costume and Set Design by Julia Tribe

Directed by Kim Blackwell

PLAYS: July 3rd to August 4th

TIMES: Tuesday to Saturday at 6 p.m.

For tickets, visit 4th Line Theatre's website.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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