Peterborough Singers to present ‘Carmina Burana’ on YouTube

The Peterborough Singers are pleased to present “Carmina Burana,” an online performance taking place Saturday at 7 p.m. The performance is a collaboration with Peterborough Dance Collective, led by Rachel Bemrose, who also choreographed the work. The original performance took place in 2012, and was captured for DVD, but never publicly shown.

“Carmina Burana” is a cantata that was composed in 1935 and 1936 by Carl Orff, a German composer. It is based on 24 poems from a medieval collection by the same name, most of which are written in Latin. Carmina Burana contains the very well-known piece “O Fortuna,” often used in films, commercials, and sporting events.

The performance is available free of charge, and will be presented on the Peterborough Singers YouTube channel. Visit peterboroughsingers.ca for a link.

B!KE AGM

B!KE, Peterborough’s Community Cycling Hub, is hosting its annual general meeting on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meeting will be held online, and the agenda includes a year in review, presentation of financial reports and budget, and the election of board members. Please RSVP to tegan@communitybikeshop.org to receive the Zoom co-ordinates.

B!KE is a not-for-profit, member-based cycling education and support organization. Its mission includes teaching people to maintain, repair and ride their bikes; providing workshop space and tools for bicycles; and making bicycles safe and affordable. Please visit communitybikeshop.org for more information.

Veg Pledge

Nourish presents Veg Pledge, an opportunity each month to learn about vegetables you might not yet be enjoying.

This month’s feature vegetable is Bok Choy and community members are invited to attend a free online cooking demonstration, with cooking tips and recipes using Bok Choy, on May 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Please email Amanda at cooking@nourishproject.ca for more information and the Zoom link.

Artist in Residence

Public Energy Performing Arts is now accepting applications for its Local Artist in Residence Program.

Any artists working in dance, theatre, or performance and living in Peterborough, neighbouring counties, and Treaty 20 Territory of the Williams Treaties is eligible to apply.

The program supports artists’ creative process at any stage of development. Applications are due May 17 by 5 p.m. For more information, please visit publicenergy.ca or call 705-7451788.