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July 2008

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Penticton art Gallery's 2nd Annual FINE ART APPRAISAL DAY
The Penticton Art Gallery holds its 2nd Annual Fine Art Appraisal Day on Friday July 4 from 2-7 pm featuring three western Canadian experts.
On hands will be Doug Levis of Levis Fine Art Auctions in Calgary, Edward Tokarek of Maitreya Asian works of Art and Antiques in Vancouver, and Theresa Nolet of Jardin Antiques in Okanagan Falls.
Tickets are $20 and allow up to three items to be apprais .... more
Date:04 Jul 2008
Venue:Penticton Art Gallery,199 Marina Way
Time:2 - 7 pm
Contact:250-493-2928
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STARRY STARRY NIGHT - Penticton Art Gallery 31st Annual Art Auction
The Penticton Art Gallery invites you to Starry, Starry Night featuring the 31st Annual Art Auction to be held on Saturday, July 5th, at the Penticton Art Gallery and adjoining Ikeda Japanese Garden, located at 199 Marina Way, Penticton, BC. Please join us for our largest fundraiser ever and for the first time we feature the Penticton Art Gallery as the host venue. Tickets for this landmark event .... more
Date:05 Jul 2008
Venue:Penticton Art Gallery,199 Marina Way
Time:6 pm
Contact:(250) 493-2928
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A Smokin Hot Night in Cuba with WIL CAMPA LA GRAN CON
July 6 (Doors at 7:00PM )
Smoking Hot Night of Cuban Music! One of Cuba's leading artists, vocalist Wil Campa is a moving and extraordinary performer. A child prodigy, he rose through the ranks of great Cuban musicians to become an international touring artist. He toured and recorded with the famed group Maraca, and he has performed with Cuban legends Omara Portuondo and Ibrahim Ferrer, and wi .... more
Date:06 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna Community Theatre
Time:7:00 pm
Contact:Wentworth Music & The Ok Corral Cold Beer and Liquor Store.
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Arts Blast 5 Day Camp
Summer Arts Blast for Ages 5-6 Ages 7-8 Ages 9-12
July 7, 2008 - July 11, 2008
Featuring a wide selection of fun and creative arts activities, Arts Blast is the total arts experience for kids. The 5 day arts camp will allow your child to explore the power of imagination while taking classes in Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Guided by talented and inspiring ětop flightî instructors, Arts Blas .... more
Date:07 Jul 2008
Venue:Rotary Centre for the Arts
Time:9:00 AM- 4:00PM
Contact:Margaret Gobie
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Monthly Celtic Jam Sessions
Drop in at the Benvoulin Heritage Church 2279 Benvoulin Road anytime between 7:00 pm and 10:00 ish.Bring along your pipes, whistles, guitars, fiddles, mandolins,harmonicas, bodhrans, spoons,, etc.Or just come by to enjoy the music and sing along! By donation.For more information, please call Lynda @ 250.878.6885"
Date:09 Jul 2008
Venue:Benvoulin Church
Time:7:00 pm - 10:00 p.m.
Contact:Lynda 878-6885
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A Tribute to the Music of JOHN DENVER with Jim Curry
The Voice from the CBS movie "Take Me Home: the John Denver Story"
Date:09 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna Community Theatre
Time:7:00 pm
Contact:Ticketmaster 250-860-1470
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Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night
Families are invited to enjoy a unique cinema experience under the stars, as we set up a giant inflatable movie screen in City Park. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a popular family friendly movie in the park. Vote for your favorite movie online at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca

Donations will be accepted for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs. Great prizes to be won! Families .... more
Date:10 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna City Park, North Field
Time:Concession 7pm, Movie at Dusk (approx. 9pm)
Contact: Jennifer Bryan
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Okangan Writers' League Perform at Art Walk!
Literary Arts to join Parks Alive! Three writers from the Okanagan Writers' League (OWL) will give perfomance readings as part of the Parks Alive! program.
Date:10 Jul 2008
Venue:Commons between RCA and Art Museum
Time:8:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact:Barbara Shave
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Summer Camps at Kelowna Actors Studio
CHARLOTTE'S WEB ~ Acting for TV and Film
July 2 to 11, 2008 - 9am to 4pm
Ages: 7-11 - Fee: $319
With this delightful popular story students will learn the difference between stage and screen.
Charlotte's Web is a classic story of loyalty, trust and sacrifice. Students will assume characters such as Fern, a young farm girl, her pig Wilbur, all of the barnyard animals, and the mo .... more
Date:11 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna Actors Studio
Time:July 2 to 11 - 9am to 4 pm
Contact:250-862-2867
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Olga Osipova - CD Release Concert and Reception
Join us for this special concert and reception celebrating a new CD release by the award-winning artist Olga Osipova!
No. 1 in smooth jazz charts in Russia and VH1's Song of the Year Finalist, Olga's performance is a perfect blend of vintage jazz and European class.
Olga will be joined by Bernie Addington (bass), Scott Gamble (drums), Bryn Flock (guitar), and Craig Thompson (sax)
Refreshm .... more
Date:15 Jul 2008
Venue:Rotary Centre for the Arts
Time:8pm
Contact: Olga Osipova
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Theatre Kelowna Auditions -"BC Follies"
Auditions are being held for Theatre Kelowna Society's Sept 18-Oct 5 production of "BC Follies - 150 years of Music and Fun"
An Open Call is extended for all interested parties on July 15 & 16 at 7-9pm nightly in the Black Box Theatre behind the Kelowna Community Theatre
Adults and Talented Teens wanted.
Bring a song or novelty act..
For info:call Marlene at 250-860-2823
Date:16 Jul 2008
Venue:KCT Black Box Theatre, Kelowna
Time:July 15 & 16 7-9 PM
Contact:Marlene at 250-860-2823
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Public Art Submission Deadline for Mission Aquatic Centre
The City’s Public Art Committee is seeking qualifications from professional artists for the creation of permanent, site-specific art for the exterior façade of the new Mission Recreation Park Aquatic Centre in Kelowna.
“This is a unique opportunity to contribute a highly visible and high profile public art feature for a major civic project,” says Sandra Kochan, Public Art Coordinator. “Possibil .... more
Date:17 Jul 2008
Time:3 pm
Contact:Sandra Kochan 250-469-8935
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Summer Camps at Kelowna Actors Studio
ACT IT OUT : DRAMA AND PLAY
July 14 - 18 ~ 9am to Noon
Ages 6-8 ~ Fee: $125
This unique class provides a wonderful chance for young ones to explore their imaginations with creative drama, movement, and games. By focusing on their natural sense of play, students will leap into storytelling. Imagination is at the heart of this class, which allows students to unleash their unique, thea .... more
Date:18 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna Actors Studio
Time:July 14-18 ~ 9am to noon
Contact:250-862-2867
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Explore The Artist In You - July 5 - 18 at UBCO
The Faculty of Creative & Critical Studies (FCCS) Summer Institute 2008 in Kelowna presents:
Okanagan Poetry Diary (in French)
Monoprinting
Introduction in Japanese Writing & Calligraphy
Digital Photography
Performance: Mask Workshop

These non-credit courses offered by Community and Continuing Studies, in partnership with FCCS, give adult language learners the opportunity t .... more
Date:18 Jul 2008
Venue:UBC Okanagan
Contact:1-250-807-8177
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Courtney Wing at Creekside Theatre
Courtney Wing invites his listeners into a compelling world of carefree and unpretentious humanity. Adept instrumentation accompanied by a strong and resonant vocal style characterizes Wing’s work. Raised in a multi-cultural setting (Born to a Chinese Father and Russian and Icelandic Mother), Courtney’s first musical experiences ranged from playing traditional Chinese percussion for kung fu demons .... more
Date:18 Jul 2008
Venue:Creekside Theatre, lake country
Time:7;30 pm
Contact:250-766-9309 for reservations
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13th Annual Cherry Fair at the BC Orchard Industry Museum
Celebrate the harvest of the cherry during the BC Orchard Industry Museum's annual family favorite, the Cherry Fair, on Saturday, July 19 from 10am to 3pm inside Laurel Packinghouse.

Children and adults of all ages will enjoy sampling a wide selection of cherries at the popular cherry tasting booth, as well as an assortment of locally made cherry sweets and treats.

There will be a .... more
Date:19 Jul 2008
Venue:BC Orchard Industry Museum, inside the Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street
Time:10am-3pm
Contact: (250) 763-0433
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MIDSUMMER MAGIC, music & wine
Okanagan Symphony's Midsummer Magic, Music & Wine
at Mission Hill Family Estate
Saturday, July 19th
"Midsummer Magic, Music and Wine" is the event of the year for wine enthusiasts, and for those who appreciate fine food. Music lovers will be particularly pleased, as the Okanagan Symphony brings world-class musicians to entertain guests throughout the evening at Mission Hill Family Estate. .... more
Date:19 Jul 2008
Venue:Mission Hill Family Esate
Time:6 pm
Contact:250-763-7544
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"THE RESILIENT SPIRIT"- Patricia kushner arrt show at Summerland Art Gallery
The Summerland Art Gallery is pleased to announce its newest show, "THE RESILIENT SPIRIT", featuring works by Penticton artist Patricia Kushner.
Featuring mixed media collages, acrylics and diptych paintings, this show opens on Thursday, June 19 with a wine and cheese reception from 7 to 9 p.m.and runs until July 19, 2008.
Kushner states,"The human figure is the genesis of my work. I have cr .... more
Date:19 Jul 2008
Venue:Summerland Art Gallery, 9533 Main St.
Time:Tu-Sat 10 am to 4 pm/ Sun 1 to 4 pm
Contact:250-494-4494
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Sunset Concerts at Cedar Creek presents ALAN FREW of GLASS TIGER
SUNSET CONCERTS to benefit The Rotary Centre for the Arts
July 23 - Alan Frew of Glass Tiger
August 6 - Yamandu Costa Trio – Jazz from Brazil
August 13 - Michael Burgess Special Performance
The Wine Shop and Vineyard Terrace Restaurant will be open.
Concert-Dinner Packages $95-$115 (250.764.8866 ext. 102)
Season Ticket Packages $125 Tickets $35 - $55 - plus applicable taxes an .... more
Date:23 Jul 2008
Venue:Cedar Creek Winery, 5445 Lakeshore Rd.
Time:7:00 pm show time
Contact:TicketMaster @ 250-860-1470
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Summer Camps at Kelowna Actors Studio
MUSICAL REVIEW: MOVIE MAGIC ON BROADWAY
July 14 - 25, 2008 ~ 9am to 4pm
With Songs and Scenes from Rent, The Producers, Hairspray, Les Miserables, Phantom, Chicago and many more!
Ages 10-17 ~ Fee: $399
Some of the best movie musicals started on Broadway! Or they were movies and were inventively adapted into a musical extravaganza for the stage!
Join us for this magical look .... more
Date:25 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna Actors Studio
Time:July 14-25, 9 am to 4 pm
Contact:250-862-2867
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Festival VU!
Festival VU ! The Centre culturel francais de l'Okanagan partners with Parks Alive! to celebrate an evening of French Music! Kerry Park, by The Sails, July 26th at 6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Free Event. For more information call 250-860-4074. www.leccfo.org
Date:26 Jul 2008
Venue:Kerry Park
Time:6:30pm - 10:30 pm
Contact:250-860-4074
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Fred Eaglesmith
FRED EAGLESMITH with Matt Simpson, Kori Happner & Luke Stackhouse
"Often when an album is proclaimed to be an artist’s masterwork, it’s all a lot of hot air," notes Philadelphia Inquirer reviewer Nick Christiano. "That’s not the case with Fred Eaglesmith’s Tinderbox — and that’s saying a lot, based on the Canadian singer-songwriter’s already formidable track record." Though the award-winning ar .... more
Date:26 Jul 2008
Venue:Creekside Theatre, Lake Country
Time:7:30 pm
Contact:250-766-9309 for reservations
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Summer Camps at Kelowna Actors Studio
MOVIE MADNESS & BREAKING NEWS
July 28 to August 1 ~ 9am to 4pm
Ages 11-17 ~ Fee: $269
Last month: School ... This week: Hollywood! Working as a "crew," students use their imagination to create a movie. They learn how to storyboard their ideas, create costumes and props and act for the camera, putting it all together as a finished movie!
PLUS! It's the 6:00 News live from Kelowna .... more
Date:28 Jul 2008
Venue:Kelowna Actors Studio
Time:July 28-Aug 1 ~ 9am to 4 pm
Contact:250-862-2867
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"The Resilient Spirit" - Patricia Kushner art show at Summerland Art Gallery
The Summerland Art Gallery is pleased to announce its newest show, "THE RESILIENT SPIRIT", featuring works by Penticton artist Patricia Kushner.
Featuring mixed media collages, acrylics and diptych paintings, this show opens on Thursday, June 19 with a wine and cheese reception from 7 to 9 p.m.and runs until July 19, 2008.
Kushner states,"The human figure is the genesis of my work. I have cr .... more
Date:30 Jul 2008
Venue:Summerland art Gallery, 9633 Main St
Time:Tu-Sat 10am to 4 pm
Contact:250-494-4494
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Handworks Gallery 2nd Annual Show and Auction - submissions
Handworks Gallery invites submission of art for the second annual show and sealed auction in support of the South Okanagan Rehab Centre for Owls.
Donations may be in the form of paintings, other 2 dimensional work, sculpture, carving etc, both functional and non-functional in metal, fibre, wood, glass, clay and mixed media. The show will be on exhibit at the gallery for the month of Septem .... more
Date:30 Jul 2008
Venue:Handworks Gallery, Oliver
Contact:(250)498-6388
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Arts Blast 5 Day Camp July 28 - Aug 1
Summer Arts Blast for Ages 5-6 Ages 7-8 Ages 9-12
July 28, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Featuring a wide selection of fun and creative arts activities, Arts Blast is the total arts experience for kids. The 5 day arts camp will allow your child to explore the power of imagination while taking classes in Art, Music, Drama and Dance. Guided by talented and inspiring "top flight" instructors, Arts B .... more
Date:31 Jul 2008
Venue:Rotary Centre for the Arts
Time:9:00 AM- 4:00PM
Contact:Margaret Gobie (250) 717-5304 x 111
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