Letter To The Editor – Concert Unnecessary Misuse of Public Resources

In Letter to Editor

Cobourg is rich in entertainment and cultural offerings. This weekend 3/27 to 3/31/201 many mainstays of our cultural landscape present first rate entertainment:Northumberland Learning Connections (16 years) presents the kickoff of its 6 week series on NFLD Thurs & Fri Not-for Profit
· Northumberland Players (41 years) presents ‘Silent Sky’ Thurs/Fri/Sat Not-for-Profit

· Imaginate by Greenwood Coalition (13 yrs ) presents on issues of poverty and homelessness – Sat at Victoria Hall Not-for-profit

· Northumberland Orchestra and Choir (41 years) presents Blues icon Molly Johnson in a fundraiser concert Not-for-profit

· The LOFT (5 years) presents Jazz Concert (Five Weeks for Miles) Friday in the final of a five week series

· Les AMIS (36 years) presents International viola sensation Rivka Golani in concert at The LOFT Not-for-profit

· Oriana Singers (50 years) presents River Reflections, their annual Spring Concert Not-for-profit

Also on the weekend entertainment schedule is:
The Blushing Brides, a Rolling Stones Cover Band at The Cobourg Community Center on Saturday night.
I wish to offer that The Town of Cobourg should not be in the business of presenting entertainment that is competitive with private enterprise and the community’s not-for-profit sector.
The March 30 weekend is packed with an array of quality entertainment that would be the envy of any community, large or small.
The presence of the Blushing Brides Concert is a) unnecessary b) misuse of public resources c) not consistent with the Town’s mandate
I would like to propose that Cobourg Council consider a motion that this kind of activity is not the mandate of the Town and should not be undertaken by Staff or elected officials of The Town.
Ken Prue
The Loft Cinema

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts

Read More...

Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall

(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April

Read More...

Peterborough County OPP – Hydro Worker Threatened

A Hydro worker attempting to restore power to the area, was threatened by an upset area resident. On Wednesday April

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu