PtboPics: The Tragically Hip (And 4 Dudes On The Balcony) Rocked Showplace

The Hip were amazing, and so too were these four dudes up on the balcony (see pics below). People couldn't help but notice them with their high fives, their man hugs, their fist pumps, their air guitars, their picture taking, their dance moves, their enthusiasm. And they managed to not fall off the balcony.

Balcony dudes almost distract me from Gord... Almost. @Ptbo_Canada

— J.K. Holstein (@NinjaMilk7) June 22, 2011

Should be ample video of The Hip show tonite! Show was amazing... Kudos to the dudes in the upper balcony that didn't fall over the rail!

— TJ Connors (@tjconnorstweets) June 22, 2011

Here is some video and pictures (including the set list) from the night...

4 Dudes On The Balcony

4 Dudes On The Balcony

Superfan

[First five photos via Brian Ellis, Ryan Lalonde, The Wolf 101.5, Pete Dalliday, Jeff North; bottom photo PtboCanada.com]

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Former NHL-er George Laraque Speaking In Peterborough This Wednesday

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) has organized a one-day event this Wednesday (March 16th) called “Georges Laraque: My Canadian Story”. Laraque will be sharing his experiences as a second-generation immigrant from Haiti and how it influenced his experiences growing up in Tracy, a small community outside Montreal.

On the ice, he was known as an "enforcer" but off it, he is known for his outgoing and friendly personality. He is committed and passionate about a number of causes, including animal welfare, the relief effort in Haiti, and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Also, he continues to be involved with numerous charities and wants to serve as a positive role model to young people.

The event takes place this Wednesday, March 16th at 8:00 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre. Tickets are available for free—limited to 4 per person—at the New Canadians Centre Peterborough (205 Sherbrooke St Unit D, across from the Fire Hall, in person only).

For more info, please contact Jason Stabler, Coordinator of the PPCII, at (705) 743-0882 x230 or via email at jason@nccpeterborough.ca.

[Photo via George Laraque Facebook page]

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Stuff To Do in Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students

Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) present Nifty 50's Musical,  8 p.m. $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family

Mid-Life Crisis at The Venue (286 George St. N) $15, Doors open at 8:30 p.m. 

Saturday

18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

Premiere Studio of Dance presents Showcase 2011, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Showplace Performance Centre, $15

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students

Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) presents Nifty 50's Musical,  8 p.m., $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family

Greg Keelor with Travis Good at The Venue Doors open at 8 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Sunday

18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

4th Line Theatre presents 8th Annual Breaking Ground hosted at the Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter St E at Museum Drive) 2 p.m. *Admission is free but limited seating available

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Stuff To Do In The Patch This Weekend (Including Watching A Polar Plunge!)

Saturday:

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra presents Latin Heat featuring Marion Newman - Showplace Performance Centre - 8 p.m.

Africville Productions presents Celebrating Difference - The Venue - 8 p.m., Tickets $25 at the door

Sunday:

Kawartha Wilds Tracking Club - 9 a.m., meet at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre. An opportunity to track and trail local wildlife (map) - FREE 

Family Sundays at Art Gallery of Peterborough - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., FREE

31st Annual Polar Plunge (see graphic at right), Rotary Park, Ennismore - 2 p.m.

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Must Watch: REELKids Film Festival Starts This Weekend At Showplace

This Sunday (January 16th), there are two family-friendly films screening at Showplace to celebrate this year's opening of REELKids Film Festival.  

REELKids, which runs from January 16th to January 20th, is the educational wing of the ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival, and will present more than 50 Canadian and International films to audiences of schoolchildren in the Patch and surrounding areas. 

The two feature films screening at Showplace Sunday include Stella Star of the Orient at 10:30 a.m., and The Letter for the King (see pic above) at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5/person per film or $15 for 4 tickets. For more info, contact Krista English.

[REELKids Film Festival]
 
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Could You Be The Next Snofest Idol In The Patch?

2010 Snofest Idol winner Shannon StoobachIf you’re 14 to 22 years of age and think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Snofest Idol, fill out an entry form (you can download the 2011 Snofest Idol Entry Form from the homepage of the Peterborough Snofest website) and return it (along with a demo CD) to Showplace Performance Centre by Friday, December 17th. Completed entry forms and demo MP3s can also be emailed to Kruz FM's Catherine Hanrahan, who is media liaison for Snofest: Peterborough's Winter Carnival, which takes place January 8th to the 16th.

Selected contestants will be contacted by December 22nd, 2010, and should come prepared to sing two songs at the Snofest Idol Contest at Showplace (290 George Street North) on Sunday, January 9th at 2 p.m.

The winner gets a three-hour recording session, a photo shoot and $200. Second place takes home $100, and third place $50.

For more information, contact Catherine Hanrahan or Showplace at 705.742.7469.

[Snofest: Peterborough's Winter Carnival]

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PRHC Foundation Holding Info Session At Showplace This Thursday For "Closer to Care" Campaign

Recently, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation announced a community fundraising campaign to expand cancer care services at our hospital, including the addition of a single radiation facility at PRHC so more local cancer patients can get life-saving cancer treatment here rather than having to travel to other cities to get treatment. The campaign is called Closer to Care, and PRHC Foundation President Julie Davis tells us "many people have expressed an interest in getting involved."

So they are having a volunteer information session this Thursday (November 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) in the downstairs lounge at Showplace on George Street, where they will share more details about the campaign and the different ways people can get involved.

Spread the word.

[Closer to Care: A Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Centre]

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Stuff to Do in the Patch This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Remember to turn your clocks back!  

Friday

- Art Gallery of Peterborough: Weekend Party - Art Gallery of Peterborough

- Hand of Man Show: Biggest Craft Show in the Kawarthas (5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $3.50 for Adults, $3 for Seniors and Students, Children under 12 are free) Memorial Centre

- St James Players Presents: My Fair Lady  (8 p.m - $25 Adult, $22 Senior, $15 Student) Showplace

Saturday

- Art Gallery of Peterborough: Weekend Party - Art Gallery of Peterborough

- Country 105 Public Auction (8 a.m. - Free) Trentwinds

- Hand of Man Show: Biggest Craft Show in the Kawarthas (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $3.50 for Adults, $3 for Seniors and Students, Children under 12 are free) Memorial Centre

- Trent University Open House (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Free) Trent University

- Festival of Trees: Festival House Tour 2010 (1 p.m. to 7 p.m. - $25) 

- St James Players Presents: My Fair Lady  (8 p.m - $25 Adult, $22 Senior, $15 Student) Showplace

- To Be or Not to Be: Featuring CBC's Dr. Brian Goldman  (9 a.m. to 4 p.m - $35) Showplace

***- Turn back the clocks before you go to bed - Daylight Savings Time ends 2 a.m. Sunday morning

Sunday

- Hand of Man Show: Biggest Craft Show in the Kawarthas (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - $3.50 for Adults, $3 for Seniors and Students, Children under 12 are free) Memorial Centre

- Festival of Trees: Festival House Tour 2010 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - $25)

- St James Players Presents: My Fair Lady  (2 p.m - $25 Adult, $22 Senior, $15 Student) Showplace

 
Have a great weekend Peterborough! Remember, this is the weekend you can turn back time... by an hour. (We know, cheesy.)

 
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