Arts & Culture

The latest articles about arts and culture in Peterborough, profiling the rich and vibrant creative community in the area.

The soft power of the monarch butterfly

The Monarch Ultra introduces viewers to the epic monarch migration — and the local runner who followed the butterflies all the way to Mexico

Latest in Arts & Culture
Square dance caller of 35 years still uses vinyl records

Wayne Whatman and the Otonabee Squares kicked off a new dancing season on Monday night. Beginners are invited to give it a try for free during the month of January.

Community rallies to defend arts and social services from cutbacks

Dozens of local non-profits are facing 25 percent cuts to their municipal funding

Babe Chorus worked their magic for a sold-out Sadleir House last weekend

Practical Magic is more than just a film for these witchy songstresses

Archaeologists unearth foundation of 19th century church on George Street

The foundation was buried under a parking lot, but the frame structure of the church that once stood there was preserved in the 1990s

McCurdle’s Arm is a visceral reimagining of Peterborough’s early baseball history

Local writer Andrew Forbes' recent novella tells the story of Robert McCurdle and the Ashburnham Pine Groves

Bugging out with local artists

These two creators focus on insects as a metaphor for the queer community

Pushing for change through creative expression

Currents spoke with three local artists who use art as a form of resistance

Trent Radio’s live-to-air performance series concludes after ten events

The series revealed Peterborough's "deep wealth of talent," studio monitor Wes Grist said.

End of local photo festival sparks questions about arts funding in Peterborough

The Spark Photo Festival is shutting down, citing "financial pressures that do not appear to be resolvable over the next few years.” Other arts organizations are also struggling.

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