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Tag Archives: art
Local Photographer Receives Starter Company Grant
Jessica Blair was one of twelve entrepreneurs who completed Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Economic Development business training program in June, and earned a $5000 grant based on the strength of her business plan. It was a huge step towards turning her passion into a business. The business is called Follow… Continue reading
Stories in Stone: An Exhibition of Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture
By Fran Fearnley “We negotiated our way through the last two pandemic years” says Fran Fearnley owner of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery, “but we very much missed not having a visiting artist from Zimbabwe. We are thrilled that Tapiwa Mapuranga, who has been waiting patiently for the past two years,… Continue reading
4th Line Theatre Celebrates 30 Years
This summer marks the 30th anniversary of our local theatrical company. Launched on the family farm by Creative Director and Founder Robert Winslow, the company relies on the creativity, hard work and dedication of a wide and growing number of supporters who, like the founder, chip in to make it… Continue reading
Craft and Vendor Market
It began as a way to sell some crafts of her own creation and support some friends in a similar situation by creating periodic outlets for them to sell their wares. Almost ten years later, Carrie Fitzgerald now organizes and hosts approximately 50 craft and vendor shows throughout the region. … Continue reading
Local Singer-Songwriter, Benj Rowland, Launches Solo Album
After years developing a following in the folk duo Mayhemingways with partner drummer Josh Flewings, Benj decided it was time to try something new. It’s not to say that the group has been disbanded, but experimenting as a solo act gave Benj more artistic freedom. It will also allow him… Continue reading
Local Photographer’s Work Subject of New Exhibit
Twenty photographs from Cavan resident Tim Young’s Minimal Architecture series are the subject of a new Art Exhibition at St. Marys Station Gallery until May 7th. While he has spent that last 35 years living in a rather rural setting in Cavan, his current work honours modern, urban architecture and… Continue reading
Youth Dance Classes Come to Cavan-Monaghan Community Centre
On Tuesday evenings, the small gym at the CMCC is filled with lively music and active children pursuing dance and movement training offered by Peterborough’s Premiere Studio of Dance. The school has been offering high quality dance instruction in a high energy and fun environment at their location at… Continue reading