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Alex Karn

Alex Karn is a trans non-binary writer living in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong with their daughter. They were Peterborough Currents’ arts and community reporter from 2024 to 2025, and then departed and became the editor of Peterborough Weekly. Now, they have returned to Currents as co-editor.

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What’s on: Comedy cabaret, downtown patio dance party, and more

Also in this week's arts and community newsletter: Full Tilt Cycle reopens after break-in

A world away from Palestine, Peterborough residents choose action over despair

For many locals, organizing against the war in Palestine helps to ease a sense of hopelessness. Protesting has "stabilized my sadness and heartbreak,” one organizer said.

Remembering those lost to occupational illness

Also in this week's arts and community newsletter: A preview of tonight's First Friday Art Crawl

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.

Introducing Peterborough’s newest improv comedy duo

A preview of community events happening this weekend

What’s on this weekend: Afrocentric community potluck, roller derby, and more

A preview of community events happening this weekend

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.

Show and Tell Poetry to end after nine years

For this week's newsletter, we're testing a new approach and highlighting some upcoming community events. (Our regular newsletter will return!)

Downtown gallery features five Indigenous artists this summer

New exhibit explores how Indigenous artists share knowledge, memories, and skills across generations

Dreams of Beans Café to move to new location

After decades on Hunter Street, the café will relocate to the corner of George and Charlotte. Also in this week's newsletter: What should we name Peterborough's new library branch?

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