Media Release                                                      September 18, 2013

For immediate release

For more information contact:

Patricia Thorne

Operations Manager

Phone: 705-749-1146 / Direct: 705-775-1503

Fax: 705-749-3606

E-mail: admin@markethall.org

Market Hall raises the roof in 2013/14 upon its Four Pillars

With a history and a pedigree that would be the envy of any performing arts centre, Market Hall might be content to rest on its laurels. This is far from the case though as it continues to grow and build upon past successes and live out a legacy of honouring its storied heritage. The conceptual framework raising up this edifice to arts & culture is what the Historic Market Hall calls its Four Pillars: Music, Dance, Theatre, and Community. The 2013/14 Season has plenty of each element to keep the structure sound and raise the roof to new heights.

Some of the series' presented are perennial favourites like the popular Folk Under the Clock, In From the Cold, The Wire Awards, and Public Energy. These endeavours have become institutions in themselves. Public Energy will celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2014 and this coming season the ReFrame International Film Festival will celebrate their 10th year.

Other features are relative newcomers like Ballet Creole, The Johnny Max Band, The Socrates Cabaret, and The Peterborough Pop Ensemble. Ballet Creole returns for a third season after being enthusiastically received by Market Hall patrons in the two years prior and will bring drumming and dance workshops along with performances this season.

New to Market Hall this season, but not necessarily to the community, are the addition of film presentations from the Trent Film Society, the Sex Worker Action Project (SWAP), and an increasing focus on jazz and French language performance with the feature presentation of Emilie-Claire Barlow and the Folk Under the Clock presentation of Le Vent Du Nord.

Market Hall will continue its excellence with in-house programming including the return of the Bright Lights Series beginning with organ virtuoso and community choir leader Syd Birrell, the continuation of drama camps, and the youth series.

With great sell-out shows in partnership with the Peterborough Folk Festival featuring Joel Plaskett and Whitehorse in the past two years Market Hall is also pleased to continue to feature the most highly sought after concert shows around.

With his spectacular and critically-acclaimed re-entry into the music scene Hayden's 7th full-length record 'Us Alone' shattered expectations in an already hallowed career. Hayden will be joined by fellow arts & crafts label mates Reuben and the Dark, a uniquely creative quartet from Calgary. Tickets are on sale now for what will no doubt be a sold-out show.

Those tickets will soon be easier to acquire as well. At today's 2013/14 Season Media Launch Market Hall will unveil its new website design created by the folks at Birchbark Media. This will include modern features like 360 degree views of the hall and mobile-friendly website design. Market Hall's commitment to renewal includes honouring the past and today they will also announce a special re-dedication of the Artist's Wall and donor wall along the stairwell of the original George Street entrance.

The Market Hall has an elevator and thus is fully accessible for patrons and Artists. The Historic hall is also equipped with a hearing assist program.

For a full listing of events, visit www.markethall.org

Please contact Patricia Thorne for a digital Press package.

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre works to develop, nurture and sustain

the performing arts in Peterborough's historic Market Hall.

PO Box 282 Peterborough ON K9J 6Y8

(705) 749-1146 Fax (705) 749-3606

www.markethall.org

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