The Business Beat for the week of September 5

Some changes coming to Watson and Lou, the Water Street store for all things artsy and craftsy. Co-owner Anna Eidt is returning to her music teacher roots. Anna and Erin Watson started Watson and Lou 6 years ago after working their way through the DBIA’s Win This Space competition. Although they didn’t win, the Community was rewarded with a unique shop that has demonstrated new ways to do retail, social media, and pandemic pivots. Erin will continue with their unique retail mix, exhibits in the Gallery of Sorts, and a return to workshops this Winter. All the best Anna! Watsonandlou.com

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A couple of local arts organizations are returning to some of their traditional programming this Fall and Winter. Performing Arts Lakefield are launching their 39th season with everything from The Sultans of Swing to Sarah Hagen’s Perk up, Pianist, to Amanda Martinez’s Songs of Mexico, and more. The first show is September 25th at the Bryan Jones Theatre in Lakefield. For details and season tickets visit performingartslakefield.org

Meanwhile, the Peterborough Guild of Arts and Crafts are back with their annual Hand of Man craft sale, October 28, 29 and 30th at the Morrow Building. There is still room for vendors if you are interested. The Hand of Man features artisans who design, create, and assemble quality detailed hand-crafted items. For details visit thehandofman.ca