The latest articles about arts and culture in Peterborough, profiling the rich and vibrant creative community in the area.
Looking at Patti Shaughnessy’s long, successful and eclectic career, one might be surprised to know that she is from the Peterborough area. Fifth-generation Irish from the settlement of Peterborough and […]
A spectacular tale of ambition and artistry on the shores of Little Lake
The 1988 production of R. Murray Schafer’s Patria 3, aka The Greatest Show, lives on in the memories of the artists who made it happen.
After some time away from the Peterborough area, Missy Knott is leading Indigenous youth to music and healing
Three friends joined forces to breathe new energy into the downtown venue, persevering through a pandemic along the way
“What a drag queen is is combining multiple things into this performance piece. Sure, the final effect is a three-minute performance, let's say, but the layers that have been put into it are all different artistic aspects.”
Amid double-barrelled economic and pandemic-related challenges to the Peterborough arts community, Artspace strives to provide additional support to local artists, with an aim to extend further outreach to communities outside of the arts.
The ReFrame Film Festival delivers an edifying programme of documentary films this year, many of which share a common theme: land rights and colonial legacies.
Despite the effects of COVID-19 on many beloved Peterborough arts and music venues, Sadleir House has weathered the worst of the pandemic. Looking toward the future, the House pledges to reflect its values: inclusivity, community and student leadership.
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