While people attending the Okanagan’s largest art show were captivated by original works from more than 200 Okanagan artists, the celestial-themed works of Kelowna artist Aaron K. Metz stood out just a bit more.
The three Bs — Bach, Beethoven and Brahms — will take the spotlight with pianist Jane Coop as the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra kicks off 59th season next week.
“What? You’re reviewing a tribute concert?” asked my city editor.
Wrestlers will be hamming it up Friday night to raise money for the Okanagan College basketball team.
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra will be participating in a cross-Canada concert for suicide awareness, prevention and hope on Saturday.
Hot on the heels of his induction in to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame alongside his ex-bandmates in Barenaked Ladies, singer-songwriter Steven Page has announced the release of the most forceful musical statement of his solo music career. Discipline: Heal Thyself, Pt. II, will be released …
Celebrate autumn with vikings, live Celtic music and history this Sunday.
The annual Field of Screams event at O’Keefe Ranch in Vernon promises to be even scarier this year with an extra haunted maze and a new professional set design.
Thrash Wrestling returns to Penticton Saturday night with WWE alumnus (The Masterpiece) Chris Masters.
A Kelowna fringe festival will be a one-night affair for people 19 and over.
A singer-songwriter duo who put a lot of different flavours into their folk music will perform at Milkcrate Records on Sept. 10.
A local drummer has a whale of a tale to tell in a new book, being released on Saturday.
Dwayne Danley of Armstrong applies finishing touches to a spoke for a decorative wagon wheel Friday at the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong. He also hand-manufactures working wheels. The IPE continues through Sunday, with gates open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kelowna and area residents hoping for a last blast of summer this holiday weekend will find no shortage of fun events.
Wednesday’s official opening of the third annual Ryga Festival in Summerland began with a welcome from the Penticton Indian Band’s traditional knowledge keeper, Richard Armstrong.
ArtWalk Lake Country will celebrate its silver anniversary on Sept. 8 and 9.
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Thirteen-year-old Amelie Baker of Oyama and her miniature pony First Knight Southern Belle took first place in the Driving Reignmanship competition Wednesday during the first day of the 119th annual Interior Provincial Exposition in Armstrong.
For many people, their car is more than just a mode of transportation. It is ingrained with fond memories and stories waiting to be told.
Ron Cosgrove, left, moves ahead of Mike Kiemele on the third turn of the miniature stagecoach races Wednesday at the 119th annual Interior Provincial Exposition in Armstrong. The IPE started Wednesday and continues through Sunday.
“See ewe at the fair!” declares the website for the 119th Armstrong IPE. The theme for this year’s fair, which starts Wednesday, is “Sheep Thrills.”
Self-described “experimental gloom rock” band Beth is embarking on a 13-date Canadian tour in support of their new single, Isolation. They will perform at Milkcrate Records in Kelowna on Sept. 5.
During the heyday of Penticton’s bar scene, the city had four nightclubs.
The Harlem Globetrotters will play a game Dec. 6 at Prospera Place.
Two performers on different roads will perform at the OK Corral and Cabaret in Kelowna Friday night.
West Kelowna’s own Ben Klick is celebrating the release of his second album at a free concert this Friday.
Quietly spoken, mild mannered with a kind and welcoming smile, this statuesque brunette stood at the threshold of my home with a box of chocolates to say thank you to me for taking the time to meet with her — even though this interview was my request as part of my series on Okanagan home-gro…
Zombie enthusiasts will not be disappointed at this year’s Kelowna Comic Con.
This weekend, there is quite a convoy heading to Salmon Arm for the annual Roots and Blues Festival.
Rock the Lake 2018 ended on a high-pitched note Sunday night at Prospera Place. It also ended with an ongoing debate about the difference between a legitimate nostalgia band and tribute artists.
Self-described “experimental gloom rock” band Beth is embarking on a 13-date Canadian tour in support of their new single, Isolation. They will be performing at Milkcrate Records in Kelowna on Sept. 5.
Penticton-based country music group the Hillside Outlaws will play in Kelowna on Friday at the OK Corral nightclub.
Celtic folk band Knacker’s Yard will be performing at Milkcrate Records on Sunday, Aug. 19. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.
Folk-pop-rock artist Rebecca Lappa will be performing at Milkcrate Records on Aug. 29.
A Kelowna bluegrass band has been invited to join the lineup at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival.
For all of the attention music festivals get, it’s not an easy business.
Canadian rock ’n’ roll legend Randy Bachman performs for an appreciative crowd Friday night at the third annual Rock the Lake music festival outside Prospera Place in Kelowna. This year’s lineup again features a large number of Canadian classic rock bands over three days. Bachman performed a…
The RCMP Musical Ride trotted into Kelowna on Thursday.
The third annual Ryga Festival, which begins Aug. 29 in Summerland, has a slate of exciting events and activities.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the fifth in a series of five interviews with select musicians performing at Rock the Lake, Aug. 10-12 at Prospera Place.
Folk duo Tiger Moon will be headlining Music in the Park in West Kelowna this Friday.
This week has such a cool vibe to it —dancing horses, shooting stars, Disney animated films at dusk and a sprinkle of jazz.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the fourth in a series of five interviews with select musicians performing at Rock the Lake, Aug. 10-12 at Prospera Place.
Opera Kelowna’s version of Georges Bizet’s heart-wrenching Carmen Aug.
Editor's Note: The following is the third in a series of five interviews with select musicians performing at Rock the Lake, Aug. 10-12 at Prospera Place.
What’s not to like about a free “greatest hits” presentation by Opera Kelowna?
The Kinga Heming Trio — Heming with Neville Bowman on keyboard and Bernie Addington on bass — was among the performers during Saturday evening’s Live! In Lake Country jazz concert at Swalwell Park. The free summer concert series features different musical acts each Saturday. Next up is an ev…
Const. Steve James won’t be able to participate in the Cops for Kids bike ride this year because he’s busy with a much more iconic police ride.
The setting was surreal as Juno-award-winning singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviasuk performed Thursday at Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards in Peachland. Propped up on risers at the edge of winery’s crush deck, the “Before You” singer was framed by Okanagan Lake and the slopes of Okanagan Mountain …
Randy Bachman feels a close to connection to George Harrison.
What’s not to like about a free “greatest hits” presentation by Opera Kelowna?
The Okanagan Dream Rally was held Sunday, August 26, 2018. It began in Kelowna and went to Penticton and back.
We’re constantly being told that “80 is the new 60.” The Okanagan Valley is blessed with some incredible seniors. In recognition of this, we’re dedicating today’s Okanagan Top 10 to some incredible individuals, doing incredible things, beyond the age of 80.
TORONTO - A class action lawsuit regarding trailing commissions paid to discount brokers on CIBC mutual funds has been proposed against the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and CIBC Trust Corp.
PINHAO, Portugal - The scorching late summer sun of northern Portugal is ripening the black, super-sweet grapes that will go to make what European Union rules say is the only wine in the world that can be called port.
BEIJING - China's No. 2 leader appealed Wednesday for support for free trade and promised to improve conditions for foreign companies following tit-for-tat U.S. and Chinese tariff hikes in a battle over Beijing's technology policy.
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