Arts and culture

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Brief boys make Okanagan debut

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be in Vernon Saturday, June 3.

 

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Bubbly burlesque show coming to Vernon Arts Centre

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be at the Centre on Saturday, June 3.

 

Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)

B.C. brothers uncovering rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion for restoring vehicles

 

Jennifer Long, from Long Gallery on Penticton’s Main Street, announced last week she is closing the location’s doors after six years of operation. (Jenny Long/Instagram)

Art gallery in downtown Penticton closes its doors

‘I’ve enjoyed making art an accessible and a joyous experience,’ said Long Gallery owner Jennifer Long

Jennifer Long, from Long Gallery on Penticton’s Main Street, announced last week she is closing the location’s doors after six years of operation. (Jenny Long/Instagram)
Ignite the Arts’ “Parade For No Reason” came to downtown Penticton on Friday, March 31 and featured fire-spinners. (Brennan Phillips- Western News)

‘Magical’: Penticton comes together, makes Ignite the Arts Festival a success yet again

‘People are coming together and realizing the most valuable asset we own is community’: Paul Crawford

Ignite the Arts’ “Parade For No Reason” came to downtown Penticton on Friday, March 31 and featured fire-spinners. (Brennan Phillips- Western News)
Sikh Heritage Month is celebrated with an event at the Gurdwara Vernon Sikh Temple April 12. (Contributed)

Vernon celebrates Sikh history

Following the recent violence targeting a Sikh student at UBCO, event provides space to better understand the experiences of Sikhs

Sikh Heritage Month is celebrated with an event at the Gurdwara Vernon Sikh Temple April 12. (Contributed)
The stars of the Moulin Rouge show, from left: Bobby-Jo Gloeckler, Christine Mori, Alex Khazen, Michelle Fleck, Brad Zaytsoff, Charity Van Gameren, Rozanne Pilbeam. Missing from photo is Sarah Mori Jones. (Contributed)

Revel in the bohemian lifestlye with Vernon’s Moulin Rouge play

The ever-popular Broadway show will be at the Powerhouse Theatre for one night only

The stars of the Moulin Rouge show, from left: Bobby-Jo Gloeckler, Christine Mori, Alex Khazen, Michelle Fleck, Brad Zaytsoff, Charity Van Gameren, Rozanne Pilbeam. Missing from photo is Sarah Mori Jones. (Contributed)
(Logan Lockhart- Western News)

‘Healing energy for all living things’: Syilx artist unveils new mural in Penticton

The mural, completed in 2017, was unveiled during this year’s Ignite the Arts Festival on Main Street

(Logan Lockhart- Western News)
(Black Press Media Creative)

Pharrell named new Louis Vuitton menswear creative director

Louis Vuitton has named multitalented singer-songwriter-philanthropist Pharrell Williams creative director of its…

(Black Press Media Creative)
Susan Brandoli, longtime executive director at Vernon’s Caetani Cultural Centre on Pleasant Valley Road, has tendered her resignation, effective immediately. (Don Weixl photo)
Susan Brandoli, longtime executive director at Vernon’s Caetani Cultural Centre on Pleasant Valley Road, has tendered her resignation, effective immediately. (Don Weixl photo)
Lead actor Isaiah Bell in his 2021 performance of <em>Book of My Shames </em>(Dahlia Katz Photography)

Solo cabaret show embracing queer storytelling returns to Opera Kelowna

The Book of My Shames, starring Isaiah Bell, comes to the Rotary Centre for the Arts Feb. 17 and 18

Lead actor Isaiah Bell in his 2021 performance of <em>Book of My Shames </em>(Dahlia Katz Photography)
Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe

Krista Loughton talks film and politics

Filmaker and Victoria city councillor focuses on community

  • Dec 30, 2022
Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe
Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).

PHOTOS: Northern B.C. fashion show brings Nisga’a talent into the light

Models sported a striking blend of colourful and more sombre tones that reflected the theme of the evening: ‘from darkness to light’

Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).
Tracey Kutschker, director/curator at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery, describes details of the gallery’s Cultural Mapping Research Project, which features 18 maps created about feeling a sense of belonging while navigating Salmon Arm’s downtown. The exhibition continues through to Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

Making Salmon Arm home: Art gallery researches safety for LGBTQ residents

PRIDE exhibition, on through Oct. 29, finds characteristics that make areas safe and comfortable

Tracey Kutschker, director/curator at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery, describes details of the gallery’s Cultural Mapping Research Project, which features 18 maps created about feeling a sense of belonging while navigating Salmon Arm’s downtown. The exhibition continues through to Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
BC Culture Days is kicked off in Vernon at Polson Park Sept. 23

Music, market and more celebrate BC Culture Days in Okanagan

Arts Council of North Okanagan kicks off 3 week celebration with full day of fun

BC Culture Days is kicked off in Vernon at Polson Park Sept. 23
BC Culture Days is kicked off in Vernon at Polson Park Sept. 23

Music, market and more celebrate BC Culture Days in Vernon

Arts Council of North Okanagan kicks off 3 week celebration with full day of fun

BC Culture Days is kicked off in Vernon at Polson Park Sept. 23
Rapper Tech N9ne is performing at Kelowna’s Red Bird Brewery (Photo - E-volution Media Studio/Facebook)

Cariboo Lou: Rapper Tech N9ne coming to Kelowna’s Red Bird Brewery

Tickets are still available for the September 24th show

Rapper Tech N9ne is performing at Kelowna’s Red Bird Brewery (Photo - E-volution Media Studio/Facebook)
(Photo - OpenTable/Contributed)

Getting back out there: Okanagan restaurants make top 100 lists

According to Opentable, 62 per cent of British Columbians are looking to make new friends

(Photo - OpenTable/Contributed)
Emcee Brian Martin and auctioneer Don Raffan helped raise a record $63,000 for the 2021 Vernon Art Gallery at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts atop the Nixon Wenger building. (VPAG photo)

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts draws support for Vernon gallery

More than 50 artworks up for auction at fundraising event

Emcee Brian Martin and auctioneer Don Raffan helped raise a record $63,000 for the 2021 Vernon Art Gallery at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts atop the Nixon Wenger building. (VPAG photo)
Annika Crum earned a Silver Medal with Distinction, presented at Carnegie Hall in June. (Contributed)

Vernon teen awarded at Carnegie Hall

Annika Crum was the only Canadian writer recognized

Annika Crum earned a Silver Medal with Distinction, presented at Carnegie Hall in June. (Contributed)