Howard Hospital Fundraiser Takes Place Saturday Night At Market Hall

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[Market Hall]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Have A Tour Of Market Hall This Thursday At Open House

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The crowd at Live and Uncorked This Thursday (April 14th), from 4 to 6 p.m., Market Hall Performing Arts Centre is opening its doors to the public for a tour of the new theatre, including guided backstage access. 

This represents the first opportunity for the general public to experience all of the upgrades and renovations the new Hall has to offer, including all new acoustical engineering, retractable stage, sprung dance floor in the main hall and lobby, new seating and balconies, and $9 million dollars in improvements.

"It is this community that has made the wonderful changes to Market Hall possible," says Karen August, Market Hall General Manager.  "And we want the community to see what they have helped bring about."

PtboCanada live blogged the "Live and Uncorked" event there recently and got a chance to see inside this world-class facility. Check it out for yourself this Thursday. 

[Market Hall]

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Stuff to Do in Peterborough This Weekend (And This Is All Real News)

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Friday

33rd Annual Home, Cottage, and Country Show at the Evinrude Centre, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. $5/Adults, $2/Seniors, Kids are Free

Saturday

33rd Annual Home, Cottage, and Country Show at the Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5/Adults, $2/Seniors, Kids are Free

Freddy Vettes and the Flames at the Trentwinds, 7 p.m. $25.  All proceeds to the 2011 season of Little Lake Musicfest

Market Hall Performing Arts presents Live and Uncorked, 8:30 p.m. $22.50

Sunday

33rd Annual Home, Cottage, and Country Show at the Evinrude Centre 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5/Adults, $2/Seniors, Kids are Free

4th Line Theatre presents Artist Talk Series at the Peterborough Museum and Archives, 2 p.m. Free but limited seating


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Time Is No Longer Standing Still: The Clock Tower At Market Hall Is Going Tick Tock Again

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Yes, the Clock Tower, which has been down for quite a while, is working again.


[photo via Ryan Lalonde]

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What You Would Do With Peterborough Square

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Photo: Evan HoltSo we recently posed the question on Twitter, "Peterborough Square. If someone handed you the building, clean slate, what would you do with it?" We received a range of interesting answers. Among them:

-- "Demolish it, build a public square & park around Market Hall with ice rink, outdoor stage, greenspace. Parking underground." —Candace Shaw

-- "Peterborough Square: Casino!" —David Feeley

-- "Dr offices. Professional buiding." —Paul Laing

-- "Ptbo Square partly demolished. Keep the theatre and leave the lower level for offices. Above should be a conference centre!" —Justin Beaudoin

-- "Convention centre, arboretum w/ space for farmer's market, town square." —Bill Juby

-- "PTBO Square should be an international flea market." —Catherine Hanrahan


Several people on Twitter really liked Candace Shaw's idea above, with Alana Callan remarking, "It would really put the focus back on downtown as a communal place, the 'heart' of the city."


So what do you think? Perfect world, what would you do with Peterborough Square? Leave it as is? Tweak? Radical change? Comment below, or elaborate on some of the thoughts above. 

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Deets on Market Hall Fundraiser "Steel Toes & Stilettos"

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Tickets for the Market Hall fundraiser "Steel Toes and Stilettos" on October 30th are selling out quickly. This is your chance to preview the renovations on this historic theatre with guided tours (steel toes and hard hats will be provided to guests) by the Market Hall staff. As well, the event includes great food and lively entertainment.

The fundraiser takes place Saturday, October 30, 2010, at 7 p.m. at The Favourite Greek, 360 George Street North, which is located right below Market Hall. Tickets are $75 per person.

For more information, go to their website, call the Market Hall Administration (705) 749-1146 or email events@markethall.org. For info on making a donation to the Market Hall fundraising campaign, click here.

[The Market Hall; Jian Ghomeshi Takes Us Through A Virtual Tour of Peterborough's Market Hall]

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Jian Ghomeshi Takes Us Through A Virtual Tour of Peterborough's New Market Hall

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The Clock is Still Right, Twice a Day

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While renovation continues on Market Hall (reopening in March 2011), one of Peterborough's most iconic landmarks is stuck in time.

 

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