Peterborough Folk Festival newsletter
Ptbo Folk Festival News!
Hey there, PFFers!
The festival is still months away, and the snow may still be falling outside, but we've got a sweet dream of Summer to sustain us throughout the cold months. We're getting an early start this year, and there's already lots going on!
A couple of quick notes from your friendly neighbourhood Board of Directors:
- We're updating the website a bit; please check it out and let us know what you think!
- Interested in participating as a volunteer for PFF 2010? We're searching for great people; experience is an asset, but we're really looking for kind, ethical people with enthusiasm who are committed to making PFF 2010 a wonderful event. Does that sound like you? Of course it does! Check out our Volunteers Page for job descriptions of some open volunteer roles.
PFF Annual General Meeting:
Saturday, February 20, 1pm, Gordon Best Theatre. Fun Friends Governance!
A brief meeting to receive reports from PFF 2009. We'll also be voting on our revised Bylaws; to qualify as a voting member of the PFF, you have to have contributed 12+ hours of volunteer time in 2009 (that's one of the things we're changing in the Bylaws, actually). You can RSVP at the Facebook Fan Page Event!
PFF Performer Submissions Deadline:
Wednesday February 24, 2010 - No exceptions!
For more details on how to apply, visit the Performer Submissions Page.
Lee Harvey Osmond with The Silver Hearts
Friday, March 5, 8:30pm $20 adv/$25 at the door; The Red Dog. A fund raiser for the Levi Shaeffer Memorial Justice Fund.
RSVP on the Facebook Event Page!
James Keelaghan Live!
Sunday, March 12, 8pm, Colbourne United Church. Presented by our sister festival, Shelter Valley Folk Festival.
Buy tickets online at the Shelter Valley website!
Thanks so much to all of you for helping make PFF 2009 such a beautiful experience for everyone - just wait 'til you see what's cooking for 2010!
Candace Shaw
Artistic Director
PFF Rides Again!
Hey everyone,
A quick note about PFF events this summer, and the announcement of our 2009 lineup!
Friday July 10, 9pm: The PFF and Sadlier House presents Castlemusic and the Stilt with special guests BGO, $10/$8 with a canned good.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119038481656&ref=mf
Tuesday July 14, 6pm: Volunteer pre-festival meeting at the festival stage in Rotary Park/Nicholls Oval - join us if you'd like to help out with the festival; we'll also be discussing the festival's future.
Thursday August 20: PFF warm-up show with Mihirangi! Festival-goers will remember this gorgeous and talented New Zealander from PFF 2006. $5 at the door.
Friday August 28: The PFF and the Canadian Canoe Museum present Ian Tamblyn with special guest David Simard and the Canoe House Band, $25.
Saturday August 29: Free, day-long festival in Rotary Park/Nicholls Oval featuring:
Elliot Brood
RAW (Taiko drumming)
Gentleman Reg (Featuring Ptbo's own Kelly McMichaels!)
Sheesham and Lotus
The County Boys
Beau Dixon
BGO
Dana Sipos
Unity
The Weather Station
And many more!
As well as an awesome kids' area, fabulous local artisans, the best festival food in Ontario, and a beer tent.
Sunday August 30: Low-cost Workshops with festival musicians!
Join us at these terrific events!
Candace
[PFF] Upcoming Events, Call for Volunteers
Hey there, Friends of the PFF,
Thanks to everybody who came out to the PFF AMG, and to the two sold-out shows with Craig Cardiff at the Gordon Best Theatre!
We've got some terrific stuff coming up:
Friday March 20: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents Music of the Wild IV featuring Thunder Bay singer/songwriter Rodney Brown (www.rodneybrown.ca), Gopher Baroque (www.gopherbaroque.com), Glen Caradus, and Sarah Decarlo
Contact: James Raffan Admission for members $15, non-members $20 For more info or to purchase tickets online, click here.
Saturday March 21: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents The Paddling Puppeteers and Faire Tyme Toys, included with museum admission. A variety of colourful puppets bring to life several stories focusing on environmental issues. The shows present ideas of how we can take simple steps to preserve and restore Canada's natural heritage. For more information please visit www.paddlingpuppeteers.com
Faire Tyme Toys is an education-oriented 18th century toy and game company and will be joining the Paddling Puppeteers. The Faire Tyme toys display will feature full period toys. For more information about Faire Tyme Toys please visit
www.fairetymetoys.com The museum is open from 10AM to 5PM. For more information visit www.canoemuseum.caor call 705.748-9153.
March 20 - May 22: Applications accepted for PFF's 2009 Emerging Artist. Please visit EA Award for more information, and for the nomination form. We encourage both artists themselves and members of the community to submit a nomination.
Ready to take on a role at the PFF? Volunteers are urgently needed for a number of positions; please visit PFF Volunteering for more information about available roles and what you can do to get involved. We're looking for kind, empathic people who love the festival to help make it happen!
Thanks so much,
Candace
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ptbofolkfest.ca ptbofolkfest@gmail.com (705) 874-6796
August 28-30, 2009
August 28: Gala Evening with the Canadian Canoe Museum
August 29: Free day-long festival in Nicholls Oval/Rotary Park
August 30: Low-cost Workshops with Professional Musicians
Peterborough Folk Festival - Only 9 days away!
Hey Gang,
Thanks for subscribing to our new newsletter. We really appreciate your interest, and can't wait to see you at the festival!
Here's a couple of quick updates from festival HQ:
- Remember - the festival runs from Thursday - Saturday this year!
- The festival schedule is online - check ptbofolkfest.ca for details. We're excited to announce that Dave Bidini of The Rheostatics will be our evening host thisyear!
Peterborough Folk Festival - Only 9 days away!
Hey Gang,
Thanks for subscribing to our new newsletter. We really appreciate your interest, and can't wait to see you at the festival!
