Kate Suhr Will Take To The Stage At Market Hall After Two Years Without Indoor Concerts

After two years of postponements, Kate Suhr will take to the stage at Market Hall Performance Centre to perform her new cabaret “The Song Goes On.”

Photo by Mary Zita Payne.

“It just feels like it’s time,” said Suhr. “I feel so hopeful about this, I think because of the spring - there's a rebirth and with all that's going on in the world right now especially we need music and art.”

Suhr’s cabaret was initially planned for 2020 but when COVID hit it was put on the back burner.

“The show itself has adapted because there's been so much change,” she said. “Some songs I had chosen don’t seem as applicable now as they did two years ago.”

The evening will feature Musical Director Anthony Bastianon as well as Saskia Tomkins, Sybil Shanahan, Sam Quinn and Curtis Conkwright. Other special guests include Linda Kash, Megan Murphy, Shannon McCracken, Geoff Bemrose, Melissa Payne and Kate Brioux.

“I am feeling hopeful that the community will open their arms to coming back to the theatre and I’m excited because I know how powerful art is, it has the power to heal and help us process.”

The performance will take place on March 25 at 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at tickets.markethall.org.

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Peterborough Musicfest Seeking New Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Peterborough Musicfest is looking to hire a new marketing and communications coordinator for a year-round position announced on Wednesday.

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The position will consist of 35-varying hour work weeks with evenings and weekends required through July and August.

Please send a cover letter and resume via email Tracey Randall, General Manager at info@ptbomusicfest.ca with the subject: Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 16. The hired applicant will start immediately.

For more details on qualifications and duties, click here.

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Peterborough Singers Cancel February Concert Due to COVID-19

The Peterborough Singers choir will not perform their February concert, “Music of Paul Simon” to help contain the spread of COVID-19 announced last week.

The Yuletide Cheer Concert performed in 2016. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Singers.

“While it is disappointing to cancel our February concert, we’ll keep our fingers crossed that we will perform for you again in May,” said Syd Birrell, Peterborough Singers artistic director. “But we were thrilled and grateful that we were able to perform not once but twice this season— and that some of you were able to attend those concerts.”

When Peterborough Singers and local health authorities deem if it is safe to perform, the choir will resume their performances according the release.

The choir will monitor the COVID-19 situation to determine if they will perform in May.

Two December concerts in Yuletide Cheer and Handel's Messiah are available online and a weekly choral music history video series starting on Wednesday on the Peterborough Singers’ Youtube Channel.

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Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Postpones First Show Since 2019

In response to the current COVID situation, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra is rescheduling the concert “Wings of Sound” from Feb. 5 to March 12.

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Soloist Nadina Mackie Jackson will take the stage in March, a performance that will be the orchestra’s first time on the Showplace stage since 2019.

More information about the season is available at www.thepso.org.

Subscribers and single ticket purchasers can simply use their existing tickets for the new date. Single tickets will continue to be available online at www.showplace.org.

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4th Line Theatre's 'Christmas Comes To Mind' Can Now Be Viewed Online

4th Line Theatre announced on Thursday that Rebecca Auerbach and J.D. Nicholsen's Christmas Comes to Mind: A Night of Story & Song is now available to stream online.

(L to R): Saskia Tomkins, Justin Hiscox, Rebecca Auerbach, Melissa Payne, Mark Hiscox, J.D. Nicholsen & Beau Dixon from 4th Line Theatre's 2021 production of Rebecca Auerbach and J.D. Nicholsen's Christmas Comes to Mind: A Night of Story & Song. Photo by Wayne Eardley - Brookside Studio.

Filmed on December 3, 2021 at the Millbrook Cathedral, 40 King Street West, the live show is now available to view online for $15.

Actors and vocalists like Beau Dixon, Melissa Payne, J.D. Nicholsen and Kim Blackwell make an appearance in the show.

Kim Blackwell, Managing Director of the show., says the show demonstrates ‘togetherness, hope, love and belief in something bigger than ourselves.’

To view the show online for $15 click here.

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Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy's Celtic Family Christmas Had The Memorial Centre Tapping Their Toes All Night Long

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, along with their family and friends, put on an electrifying night of Celtic music at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Friday Night.

All seven children made an appearance on stage, ranging in age from 3 to 16.

While the night was mainly celtic music, Donnell noted that his band members from all over the world have influenced his music style.

Notes of jazz, Latin music and of course Celtic tunes could be heard throughout the night.

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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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The Reklaws, Jade Eagleson and Nate Haller Hit The Memorial Centre With Winters A Beach Tour

The Reklaws, joined by Jade Eagleson and Nate Haller will resume their ‘Winters a Beach’ tour, playing at the Peterborough memorial Centre on Feb. 25, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Memorial Centre.

“It’s been a crazy two years - as everyone knows - and we couldn't be more excited to get back out and do what we love the most - throw big parties with our fans,” said Jenna Walker about heading back on the road in the New Year for the Winter’s A Beach tour. “We know country music fans are hungry for live music and a good time and we can’t wait to have one of those time-of-your-life moments with them again across the country on this tour! We’re also so blessed to be able to do it with two of our very talented friends - Jade Eagleson and Nate Haller.”

2021 has been a record-setting year for The Reklaws, kicking off with a JUNO nomination for Group of The Year — the only country act nominated in the category — and a career record of six 2021 CCMA Award nominations, the most of any artist, across categories including Entertainer of the Year, Fans’ Choice, Group or Duo of the Year, Single of the Year (x2) and Interactive Artist(s) of the Year.

Eagleson has been making quite the mark since his record-breaking debut album.

Monday’s announcement follows the release of his sophomore album and the inspiration behind his tour set, Honkytonk Revival, on Nov. 12. Saturated with the sounds of old-school instruments like dobro, steel guitars and fiddles, Honkytonk Revival basks in all the glory of a true honkytonk and highlights the booming vocals Eagleson is celebrated for. Eagleson will take the stage to play the new music live for the first time alongside his full 7 piece band.

New to the country music scene, Nate Haller’s debut single “Lightning In A Bottle,” landed him his first Top 10 at Canadian Country Radio and his new single, "Somewhere To Drink" featuring The Reklaws and Brett Kissel, is currently climbing the charts.

Tickets are on sale beginning Friday, in-person at the Grant Thornton Box Office, by phone at 705-743-3561, and online at www.memorialcentre.ca.

The exclusive pre-sale for PMC Scoop members takes place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. to Thursday at 10 p.m.. Tickets are $40 - $60 per ticket. All ticket prices are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change.

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Alice Cooper and Buckcherry Taking the Stage at the Peterborough Memorial Centre

Rock ‘n roll star Alice Cooper with special guest Buckcherry will perform at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Mar. 27 next year announced on Monday.

Alice Cooper was originally scheduled for Nov. 7 last year but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The concert is part of Cooper’s “Monsters of Rock Cruise” tour that had announced several new spring dates including Peterborough.

Tickets are on sale Friday in-person at the Grant Thornton Box Office, by phone at 705-743-3561 and online at www.memorialcentre.ca. The exclusive pre-sale for PMC Scoop members begins Thursday at 10:00 a.m. 

Tickets are $49.00 to $89.00 per ticket with VIP packages also available. All ticket prices are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change.

Any tickets purchased for the cancelled Alice Cooper Ol' Black Eyes is Back Tour in 2020 will not be valid for this show. New tickets must be purchased if you wish to attend this show.

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The Verandah Society Presents Back Home for the Holidays

Showplace Performance Centre will be turning their lights on for this first time since March 2020 to host The Verandah Society; Back Home for the Holidays, on Dec. 11 and 12.

After a summer of performing at the 4th Line Theatre, The Verandah Society will move indoors, and be joined by Irish Millie, Dan Fewings, and the orphans from the upcoming production of Annie with the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

The audience will get to listen to festive songs, stories and camaraderie, while being the first to try out the new seats at showplace.

The show runs approximately one hour and 15 minutes, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.

For tickets visit showplace.org.

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