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  4. The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival – Dueling Disciplines: Music and Poetry

The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival – Dueling Disciplines: Music and Poetry

Posted: May 27, 2026

Come and watch as a poet and a musician battle it out on the Amphitheatre stage!

A maroon and grey banner advertising the William and Nona Heaslip Summer Festival, presented by Catharine Parr Traill College and New Stages Theatre. A black-and-white arial photo of the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre runs horizontally across the middle of the image.

Event Details

  • Thursday, July 16, 2026
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    City: Peterborough
    300 London Street
    Building: Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre
    Cost: Free

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Join us at Traill College Thursday, July 16th for the 2026 William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival! This week, watch as musician David Newberry and poet Justin Million battle it out on the Amphitheatre stage!

Dueling Disciplines: Music and Poetry
David Newberry and Justin Million

A songwriter and a poet share the stage for a one-of-a-kind performance that will be collaborative, competitive, and creative.

When: July 16th, 7PM

Where: Traill College, Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre

This is a free, drop-in event - no registration required! You are welcome to bring your own chairs or cushions to set up in the Amphitheatre, too. 

Don't miss our Traill Tuck Shop concession stand, with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase! 

Parking is available along London and Dublin Streets. 

Contact Info

Traill College

traill@trentu.ca

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