MARCH
APRIL
ONGOING
Wednesday, March 10 & Thursday, March 11
Live Music: Showplace presents Blue Rodeo in Concert beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough). Twist on your ironic trucker cap and flip down your shades...It's Blue Rodeo! The boys are on a cross Canada tour and making a stop here in Peterborough.
With the Dustin Bentall Outfit as special guests. Tickets are $62. For more information call (705) 742-7469.
Thursday, March 11
The Hear Some Evil Tour w/ Wax Mannequin: The Burning Hell presents The Hear Some Evil Tour w/ Wax Mannequin at The Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough). Yehaw, cheer on these local musical talents as they tour western Canada.
Friday, March 12
Live Music: Folk Under The Clock presents Kate Rusby beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough). Kate Rusby is recognized as England’s preeminent traditional folksinger. The BBC described her as “The first lady of young folkies” and has handed her four BBC Folk Music Awards. Tickets are $35. For more information call (705) 742-7469.
Saturday, March 13
Madison Kozak: The Academy Theatre for Performing Arts presents Madison Kozak from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay). You are invited to enjoy a country music Valentine with Lindsay, Ontario's own Madison Kozak. Phone the box office for prices please at (705) 324-9111.
Wednesday, March 17
Live Music: MTM Productions present The Legends of Rock 'n Roll beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough).
Enjoy three rock 'n roll impersonators in one spectacular show with this tribute to Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and the late Great Roy Orbison - backed by the Shear Energy Show Band
. Tickets are $39.50. For more information call (705) 742-7469.
Saturday, March 20
NEW THIS WEEK
Men in Black: The Academy Theatre presents Men in Black from 7:30 - 10 p.m. at the Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay). This will be a night to remember - Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash on the same stage, featuring Philip Bauer as Johnny Cash and Bernie Jessome as Roy Orbison. Call box office at (877) 888-0038 for ticket info.
Sunday, March 21
Live Music: Showplace presents Garnet Rogers beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough Lounge (290 George St. N., Peterborough). You are invited to enjoy an evening with a master musical storyteller. With his "smooth, dark baritone", his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. Tickets are $26. For more information call (705) 742-7469.
Live Music: The Showplace Jazz Club presents The Elizabeth Shepherd Trio beginning at 2 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough Lounge (290 George St. N., Peterborough). Come enjoy an excellent afternoon of music with this rising star on the jazz scene. With Elizabeth Shepherd (piano & vocals), Scott Kemp (bass) and Colin Kingsmore (drums). Tickets are $25. For more information call (705) 742-7469.
Thursday, April 1 - Saturday, April 3
I've Heard That Song Before: Shear productions presents I've Heard That Song Before at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough). This dazzling musical is a tribute to the unsung war heroes, the musicians and entertainers who risked their lives during times of war. You will be transported back in time to WWII when Big Band music was hip. With the King Street Players and the Dan Shear Orchestra. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $22.50; students $15; group rate available. For more information call (705) 932-7469.
Saturday, April 10
Live Music: The Lindsay Concert Foundation presents The Cecilia String Quartet, In Recital at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay). Join these New Generation Artists: Sarah Nematallah on violin, Min-Jeong Koh on violin, Caitlin Boyle on viola, and Rebecca Wenham on cello for an unforgettable evening. Season series prices for six concerts are: adult - $135, family - $300, senior (65+) - $125, student $40. Single Prices are: adults $30, senior $25, youth $10. For more information call (705) 878-5625.
Tuesday, April 13
Gordon Lightfoot in Concert: The Memorial Centre presents Gordon Lightfoot in Concert beginning at 8 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough). Tickets are $65 - $75. For more information call (705) 743-3561.
Live Music: Folk Under The Clock presents Oysterband beginning at 8 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough). England’s Oysterband is on tour is support of their recently released The Oxford Girl & Other Stories, a set of all-new acoustic recordings of 14 classic Oysterband songs to mark their 30th Anniversary. Tickets are $35. For more information call (705) 742-7469.
Sunday, April 25
Live Music: The Lindsay Concert Foundation presents Janina Fialkowska In Recital at the Glenn Crombie Theatre (200 Albert St. South, Lindsay). Enjoy this rare talent performing a very special programme in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of both Chopin and Schumann. Season series prices for six concerts are: adult - $135, family - $300, senior (65+) - $125, student $40. Single Prices are: adults $30, senior $25, youth $10. For more information call (705) 878-5625.
Wednesdays until March 31
Live Music: The Ossia presents Catfish Willie and the Bucklebusters from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Ossia (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough). Dress up, dance and recreate the era of the dirty 30's while you dig into hot western swing music. Tickets are $4. For more information call (705) 743-4049.