![]() ![]() “ Whether you participate in one of the many dynamic events that are planned, share a favourite Trent moment through social media, or (re)connect with the University in a more personal way, we look forward to celebrating with you and thanking the community for all its support throughout Trent’s first half-century.” ![]() Franklin, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. Trent is Peterborough’s university,” says Dr. “We invite the entire community to join us in commemorating this historic milestone. All Kick-Off Weekend events are open to the entire community and have already attracted registrants from far and wide. That weekend of anniversary celebrations also comes with the launch of a special anniversary book about Trent's history, an architectural exhibition, open houses, and Ideas That Change the World Symposium featuring interactive panels with more than 75 esteemed faculty. The concert takes place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, and headliners are Trent alumni band The Burning Hell. Ī series of events planned for Trent University’s 50th anniversary will be headlined by a performance by Blue Rodeo on August 8th as part of the University’s Anniversary Kick-Off Weekend, which takes place August 7th to 10th. Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. This is one show you will not want to miss.” Tickets are on sale Friday in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office inside the PMC, by phone at 70 and online at The exclusive pre-sale for PMC Scoop members happens Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. “This will be our third time having Jim Cuddy at the venue in the last 15 months and he just continues to amaze us with his talent and storytelling, we encourage fans to buy their tickets early. "Blue Rodeo is truly one of Canada's great treasures, our community has formed such a special bond with this band, Blue Rodeo’s sound and energy is like a warm familiar blanket that can keep us all warm and comfortable on a cold December night after a hard couple of years,” said Giles. Since forming 30 years ago, Blue Rodeo has sold over 4 million albums, won countless Juno awards, been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, been named to the Order of Canada and have been honoured with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. In 2019 before they walked off the stage after performing in front of a near-capacity crowd for more than two hours, Greg Keelor, singer of Blue Rodeo, announced to the fans, “We’ll see you next year Peterborough.” “This annual holiday Blue Rodeo show has become a highlight in our event calendar, for obvious reasons we weren’t able to do the show last year but we are so excited to be in a position to be welcoming the guys back for another unforgettable December night in 2021,” said Jeremy Giles, PMC Facility Manager. ![]() “The shared experience of singing and sharing music and getting the response of the audience - it’s a vibrational thing and it raises your resonance in your mind and body and soul.” Tickets are still available to the show here. “I’m very lucky that whatever God-given talent I have makes me able to deal with the world better, in this strange state,” said Keelor. The darkness that is in the world and the death that came from COVID is very upsetting, but I managed to have a very creative time.” They’re looking forward to joining fans in Peterborough to make music, and hopefully invite the audience to let go for the evening, says Keelor. “Seldom have I ever had that much time off to just write songs. “Not being on the road meant I had a little time to rest, and to write,” he said. Keelor recorded two solo albums, and Blue Rodeo recorded a new album over the last two years. Now, back on tour with a healthy band and crew, Blue Rodeo is ready to return to Peterborough with new songs and new energy found over two years of lockdown. The April 13 show will be their fourth attempt at playing in Peterborough due to changing restrictions and health scares. ![]()
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