The Gallery in the Attic hosted a wonderful event that Sally Goodwin put together in honour of Bike Month (June).
Artists (including a few folks from Bike! Peterborough) were asked to create bicycle related artworks which are being shown at the gallery this week. The event on Wednesday also had a burlesque act (above) and prize giveaways [full disclosure – I won a fancy pack of bike gear and a membership to the organization].
The art was wonderful and included work by Jeff Macklin…
… and Hartley, seen here with his bicycle made out of old LPs.
Chris Culgin and sideman Derek Bell played a lovely set at the benefit before they head out on tour across Canada. Chris is a brilliant lyricist and his music is warm and danceable. Check out his tour schedule and go see him when he comes to your town.
Later in the evening I was able to catch Ivory Hours at the Garnet.
I’d heard them on the CBC and thought I’d better go hear them live. They are from London, my home town, after all.
I was the first there and ended up getting a short command performance before other folks arrived. I was happy to hear them play a more relaxed set than their pop-tune album suggests. The album is great, but their relaxed live show was a treat.
Another good band to check out while they’re on tour this summer.