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Saturday, February 25
Celebration: United Way of Peterborough and District presents the 70th Anniversary Gala Celebration from 6:30 p.m. - midnight at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H3). Come spend an elegant evening with us as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary and the close of the 2011 Fundraising Campaign. From the sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, delicious dinner, special entertainment and incredible surprises, this is one chic and unique evening not to be missed! Optional dress code is black tie/red dress. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Live entertainment and cash bar. Funds raised will be directed to the 2011 United Way Campaign. Tickets are $125 per person for general admission, $250 per person for VIP package (includes priority service and seating and a pre-event reception). For more information and to reserve your tickets, call the United Way at 705-742-8839.
Sunday, February 26
Run/Walk: YMCA of Peterborough presents the 34th Annual YMCA of Peterborough Half Marathon, 5k Run/Walk and Kids 1k Fun Run beginning at 11:30 a.m. at YMCA of Peterborough (123 Aylmer St, Peterborough, K9J 3H8). Proceeds will benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, which encourages the healthy growth and development of Peterborough's youth. Start times are 11:30 a.m. for Kids 1K Camp, 12:05 p.m. for Kids 1K Fun Run, 12:30 p.m. for Half Marathon, 12:50 p.m. for 5K Run/Walk. Tickets are $15. For more information visit www.peterboroughymca.org/marathon.
Sunday, March 4
Concert: Peterborough Memorial Centre presents Hedley beginning at 7 p.m. at Peterborough Memorial Centre (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4). With special guests Classified, Karl Wolf and Kay. Tickets are $49.50. For more information or for tickets, call 705-743-3561 or visit https://tickets.memorialcentre.ca/Online/.
Tuesday, March 6
Concert: Country 105 presents Tommy Hunter beginning at 7 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Canada's Travelin' Man is embarking on his final cross-Canada tour before resting his guitar against a stool for the last time by the close of 2012 and his 75th year. The final tour will give fans one last opportunity to see Tommy in concert performing songs such as "You Are My Sunshine", "I'll Fly Away", "Amazing Grace", "Man of 87", "King of The Road", "Daisy A Day" and, of course, Tommy's signature song "Travelin' Man". Tickets are $48. For more information or for tickets, call 705-742-7469, 1-866-444-2154 or visit www.showplace.org.
Sunday, March 11
Discussion: Showplace presents "Tales from the Street" beginning at 7 p.m. at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H2). Four alumni of Coronation Street's cast hit the road, relating their unique stories and secrets and answering questions. Featuring Steve Arnold (as Ashley Peacock), Julia Haworth (as Claire Peacock), Nick Cochrane (as Andy McDonald) and Ken Morley (as Reg Holdsworth). VIP ticketholders will be seated in the first five rows and will participate in a pre-show "meet and greet" to get autographs, take photos, and talk about the television show that has made history. Tickets are $50 adults, $86 VIP (VIP tickets can be purchased in person or by phone only, not online). For more information and to order tickets, call 705-742-7469, 1-866-444-2154 or visit www.showplace.org.
Sunday, March 25
Live Music: Academy Theatre presents The Stampeders from 8 - 10 p.m. at Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). No seventies group represented Canada's musical identity to the world like The Stampeders. A quick look at Canada's music scene from 1971 until 1976 confirms The Stampeders were truly the country's international musical ambassadors. Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Sweet City Woman". Tickets are $50. For more information or tickets, call 705-324-9111, 1-877-888-0038 or visit www.academytheatre.ca.
Sunday, April 1
Discussion: Academy Theatre presents "Tales from the Street" - Coronation Street beginning at 2 p.m. at Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Four alumni of Coronation Street's cast hit the road, relating their unique stories and secrets and answering questions. Featuring Steve Arnold (as Ashley Peacock), Julia Haworth (as Claire Peacock), Nick Cochrane (as Andy McDonald) and Ken Morley (as Reg Holdsworth). VIP ticketholders will be seated in the first five rows and will participate in a pre-show "meet and greet" to get autographs, take photos, and talk about the television show that has made history. Tickets are $47 adults, $93 VIP. For more information or for tickets, call 705-324-9111, 1-877-888-0038 or visit www.academytheatre.ca.
Saturday, April 28
Live Music: Community Living Peterborough presents Skydiggers beginning at 8 p.m. at Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9H 7E7). Join Community Living Peterborough for the official launch of "Home of Our Own: 100 Homes for 100 People", a campaign to address the supported independent living needs of 100 people living with intellectual disabilities in our community. Enjoy delicious food and drink, a silent auction, live art auction, musical guests, and the triumphant return of Skydiggers to Market Hall. This magical evening celebrates our community's innovative spirit and commitment to inclusion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to view silent auction items and for a reception. During the intermission, there will be a live art auction. Tickets are $50. For more information contact Lisa Clarke at 705-743-2412 x539 or email . For tickets call 705-749-1146 or visit www.markethall.org.
Thursday, May 24 & Friday, May 25
Comedy: Women's Resources hosts "An Evening With Rick Mercer" from 7:30 - 10 p.m. at Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, K9V 2L6). Few people know Canada like Rick Mercer knows Canada. Unashamedly proud, fiercely skeptical, and endlessly entertaining, Mercer knows the people, the culture, the passions, and the heartaches. Sponsored by Lindsay Buick GMC, Lindsay KIA and Scotiabank. A second show has been added on May 25 (the May 24 show is sold out). Tickets are $75. For more information call Kathleen Wild at 705-878-4285 x223.
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