The North Bay Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) is delighted to invite families to the "Meet the Orchestra" family concert, a captivating event designed to introduce children to the world of symphonic music. This special performance is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Capitol Centre, located at 150 Main Street E, North Bay, Ontario.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: Instrument Petting Zoo at 5:30 PM; Concert begins at 6:30 PM
• Location: Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street E, North Bay, ON

Instrument Petting Zoo:

Beginning at 5:30 PM, children will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with various orchestral instruments through an Instrument Petting Zoo. This interactive session features stations dedicated to different instrument families:

• Percussion Instruments: Discover the rhythms that drive the orchestra.
• Brass Instruments: Experience the bold sounds of the brass section.
• Woodwind Instruments: Explore the melodies of woodwind instruments.
• String Instruments: Feel the harmonies of the string family.

Musicians from the NBSO will guide participants, ensuring a safe, sanitized, and educational experience. This hands-on opportunity allows children to try instruments in a fun and engaging setting.

Concert Highlights:

At 6:30 PM, the concert will feature excerpts from renowned pieces, including:

• Overtures to William Tell and The Marriage of Figaro
• Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
• Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet
• Florence Price’s Adoration
• Mancini’s The Pink Panther

Perfect for Families:

"Meet the Orchestra" is an ideal outing for families and a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to share the joy of music with their grandchildren. The event concludes by 8:30 PM, making it convenient for children's bedtimes.

Don't miss this unique chance to inspire a love for music in your child. Join us for an evening of discovery, learning, and beautiful melodies!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the North Bay Symphony's official website.

northbaysymphony.org

FREE

Tuesday March 4th 2025

9:30am - 1:30pm at Activity Haven 

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Call the office to register 705-876-1670

Peterborough was the second municipality in Ontario to form a LACAC.  The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) was established in 1975 following the creation of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) by the province.  2025 represents the 50th year since the creation of PACAC. Over the years PACAC has played a vital role in programs such as Doors Open Peterborough, Heritage Week, The Heritage Hunt as well providing educational events, workshops for heritage homeowners, and other events celebrating our local built heritage. PACAC continues to advise city council regarding properties that are eligible for designation under the OHA. Stewart Hamilton will be presenting on the early days of PACAC, the committee’s current work and why today it is important to recognize that heritage preservation plays a role in fighting climate change.

At the February meeting Stewart will also be displaying information, publications, and other documents from PACAC and its past members.

Stewart Hamilton was appointed by city council to PACAC in 2010 and has been on the committee since then, serving as committee chair since 2011. Stewart and his wife, Joanna, purchased the “Dixon House” from the city of Peterborough in 2008. They undertook a restoration of the property with the utmost care and appreciation of the history, while creating a workable professional office. The restoration was recognized by the Peterborough Historical Society in 2010 with the presentation of the George A Cox Award. Stewart has a keen interest in heritage and a desire to see it preserved so that stories of the community are readily available for future generations.

PHS Speaker Series to be held Tuesday February 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Lions’ Centre on Burnham Street. Admission is free and so are the light refreshments.