7th Annual Focus Fair Takes Place At The Spill December 8th & 9th

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37th Annual Hand of Man Christmas Craft Show This Weekend

The 37th Annual Hand of Man Christmas Craft Show presented by The Peterborough Guild of Arts & Crafts got underway last night at the Morrow Building and continues today (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tomorrow (Sunday) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great opportunity to get some shopping done for the season ahead!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Peterborough Singers & Peterborough Dance Collective Present Carmina Burana At Adam Scott

The Peterborough Singers and Peterborough Dance Collective are teaming up to do a special theatrical interpretation of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, blending music and movement for four not-to-be-missed performances. Tickets are available here for the performances, which take place Saturday, October 13th, Sunday, October 14th, Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st at Adam Scott Auditorium.

Here's a trailer for the performance:

[Peterborough Singers]

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Alex Cuba Performing November 10th At Market Hall

Critically acclaimed independent artist Alex Cuba brings his creative blend of funk-rock-soul Cuban influenced musical flair to Market Hall in Peterborough November 10th. Tickets are available at Markethall.org, Moondance or charge by phone: (705) 749-1146.

Alex Cuba's "Are You":

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PtboPic: David Goyette's "Be Brief!" Cake From His Book Launch Last Night At Splice

Our "Backroom Briefing" columnist David Goyette sent us a picture of the yummy looking cake from his book launch at Splice yesterday. Proceeds from his new book Be Brief!—which extols the virtues of brevity in public speaking—will go toward The Purple Onion Festival, Peterborough’s celebration of local food and culture. More info about the book and how to get a copy here. (The book is not edible, only the cake was.)

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Pete Village Street Festival This Saturday On Charlotte Street

Pete Village, a new street festival initiative shared by Trent University and Fleming College students, will be held this Saturday (September 8th) from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Charlotte Street.

The family-friendly festival will welcome students and their families to the downtown, featuring food and clothing vendors, sidewalk sales, live entertainment, slam poetry, and more than $1,000 in prizes to be won.

Street performances include Zumba with Laura, Capoeira, PyroFlys, Peterborough Performing Arts Centre, and Chuckles the Clown. Live music will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring The Nixons, The Crux, Missy Knott, Live on Fire w/ Tami J Wilde, and Sheeps Sleep.

There will be a number of competitions from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. including a DJ contest, free style rap battle, spray-paint mural contest, and a dance competition.

Charlotte Street will be closed for pedestrian traffic only from George Street to Alymer Street.

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Historic Birchbark Canoe Arrives at Canoe Museum In Peterborough

A historic Birchbark Canoe from the 1700s has arrived at the Canadian Canoe Museum. It is believed it was crafted somewhere along the St. Lawrence River, brought to England in the 1700s, then recently transported back to Canada. Although it is degrading, it is an excellent example for researchers to study.

The Canadian Canoe Museum is looking for outreach opportunities and would like to use this canoe to establish discussion to learn more about the canoe's history and also build a full sized replica for an exhibit.

Learn more from the outdoors blog Trail Swag.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Video Inside Gallery At This & That's New Art Exhibit By Emerging Artist Nick Threndyle

August through September, you can see Exile, a new art exhibit on display by emerging artist Nick Threndyle at This and That store (330 Charlotte St.). This debut exhibition features "captivating and striking paintings on 'alternative' materials such as salvaged, rusty metal and distressed wood." For more on This and That, click here.

[YouTube]

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