Culture Days – 30 Day Celebration of Arts & Culture
Take part in Culture Days, a national celebration of Arts and Culture that runs September 24 to October 24th. The Arts Council of the North Okanagan has set up a local Hub to help you find events near you.
Participate in art workshops, attend demonstrations, explore art exhibits, exchange works of art, and make your mark on a community art project. Learn about Vernon's history and local culture through heritage exhibits, film, and workshops and engage in activities that support truth and reconciliation.
Activities and events take place at various locations over 30 days. All events are free, or pay as you may. ACNO's Cultural hub partners include the Vernon Community Arts Centre, the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Gallery Vertigo, the Vernon Public Art Gallery, and the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.
This year's theme is Re-Imagine. With a global pandemic impacting our creative community, we're grateful that people recognize how important the arts are to them. The arts connect us, strengthen our community, and support our overall wellbeing. Our Arts in Action hub is a way to reconnect, re-engage and continue dialogue within a larger community on the importance of arts and culture.
To learn about events happening in our area, visit our Hub.
Culture Days – 30 Day Celebration of Arts & Culture
Take part in Culture Days, a national celebration of Arts and Culture that runs September 24 to October 24th. The Arts Council of the North Okanagan has set up a local Hub to help you find events near you.
Participate in art workshops, attend demonstrations, explore art exhibits, exchange works of art, and make your mark on a community art project. Learn about Vernon's history and local culture through heritage exhibits, film, and workshops and engage in activities that support truth and reconciliation.
Activities and events take place at various locations over 30 days. All events are free, or pay as you may. ACNO's Cultural hub partners include the Vernon Community Arts Centre, the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Gallery Vertigo, the Vernon Public Art Gallery, and the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.
This year's theme is Re-Imagine. With a global pandemic impacting our creative community, we're grateful that people recognize how important the arts are to them. The arts connect us, strengthen our community, and support our overall wellbeing. Our Arts in Action hub is a way to reconnect, re-engage and continue dialogue within a larger community on the importance of arts and culture.
To learn about events happening in our area, visit our Hub.
The World is Our Stage
Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, VernonCelebrate Armstrong's iconic Caravan Farm Theatre, one of the world’s most esteemed outdoor theatre companies. The opening of the exhibit will happen September 28th from 6:30-8:30 Greater Vernon Museum where you will find hand-crafted masks and other set pieces. During the opening you will be able to watch a special viewing of Niall McNeil’s documentary film "The Originals" which was filmed on location at the Caravan Farm Theatre in 2021.
The exhibit will be on display throughout all of Culture Days, September 24 to October 24, 2021.
The World is Our Stage
Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, VernonCelebrate Armstrong's iconic Caravan Farm Theatre, one of the world’s most esteemed outdoor theatre companies. The opening of the exhibit will happen September 28th from 6:30-8:30 Greater Vernon Museum where you will find hand-crafted masks and other set pieces. During the opening you will be able to watch a special viewing of Niall McNeil’s documentary film "The Originals" which was filmed on location at the Caravan Farm Theatre in 2021.
The exhibit will be on display throughout all of Culture Days, September 24 to October 24, 2021.
With Every Fibre of My Being
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, VernonThe Vernon Community Arts Centre presents, “With Every Fibre of My Being”, an exhibit that explores the use of fibrous materials to express one’s passions and deeply felt emotions. Paper, wool, silk, bark, bamboo and other fibers are the ground of this collection of work and have been used to create two and three dimensional forms. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed and support community arts programing. Click on event for more details.
With Every Fibre of My Being
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, VernonThe Vernon Community Arts Centre presents, “With Every Fibre of My Being”, an exhibit that explores the use of fibrous materials to express one’s passions and deeply felt emotions. Paper, wool, silk, bark, bamboo and other fibers are the ground of this collection of work and have been used to create two and three dimensional forms. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed and support community arts programing. Click on event for more details.
Artist Trading Card Extravaganza
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, VernonThe Arts Council of the North Okanagan invites artists of all abilities and artistic styles to an Artist Trading Card Extravaganza to wrap-up Culture Days. Join us at the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Saturday, October 23rd between 2-4pm. We'll have all the supplies and materials you need to create your own mini artworks that you can trade with others. All you have to bring is your creativity and community spirit.
If you cannot make it in person on October 23rd, artists are welcome to drop off their pre-made mini artworks any time between Friday, September 24th to Saturday, October 23rd. You'll find a special trading card wall where you can leave one, and take one. The Arts Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 9am-9pm and Fridays and Saturdays, 9am to 5pm. Click event for more details.
Artist Trading Card Extravaganza
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, VernonThe Arts Council of the North Okanagan invites artists of all abilities and artistic styles to an Artist Trading Card Extravaganza to wrap-up Culture Days. Join us at the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Saturday, October 23rd between 2-4pm. We'll have all the supplies and materials you need to create your own mini artworks that you can trade with others. All you have to bring is your creativity and community spirit.
If you cannot make it in person on October 23rd, artists are welcome to drop off their pre-made mini artworks any time between Friday, September 24th to Saturday, October 23rd. You'll find a special trading card wall where you can leave one, and take one. The Arts Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 9am-9pm and Fridays and Saturdays, 9am to 5pm. Click event for more details.
Celeigh Cardinal – SPOTLIGHT’s FOCUS OnSTAGE Concert Series
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, VernonCeleigh Cardinal performs at VDPAC on Saturday, October 23rd at 5:30pm & 8pm. With a confident voice and boundless energy, Celeigh Cardinal owns the stage connecting deeply with her audience through humour, passion and love. Whether sweetly strumming an acoustic guitar or leading her band in a rocking rave-up, she commands attention. Her singing is rich and deep with a burnished maturity and a nimble technical virtuosity that wraps itself around notes with a purr, a snarl or something in the middle. Her songs are authentic and heartfelt and connect us to the healing power of music. Cardinal has received many accolades and nominations for her two full-length albums, but most notably was awarded the 2020 Juno Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year and recently received two 2020 Western Canadian Music Award Nominations. Click on event for more details.
Celeigh Cardinal – SPOTLIGHT’s FOCUS OnSTAGE Concert Series
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, VernonCeleigh Cardinal performs at VDPAC on Saturday, October 23rd at 5:30pm & 8pm. With a confident voice and boundless energy, Celeigh Cardinal owns the stage connecting deeply with her audience through humour, passion and love. Whether sweetly strumming an acoustic guitar or leading her band in a rocking rave-up, she commands attention. Her singing is rich and deep with a burnished maturity and a nimble technical virtuosity that wraps itself around notes with a purr, a snarl or something in the middle. Her songs are authentic and heartfelt and connect us to the healing power of music. Cardinal has received many accolades and nominations for her two full-length albums, but most notably was awarded the 2020 Juno Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year and recently received two 2020 Western Canadian Music Award Nominations. Click on event for more details.
Fall Art Classes
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, VernonThe Vernon Community Arts Centre offers a variety of art classes and workshops for beginner, intermediate and professional artists. Mediums include pottery, painting, drawing, fibre arts, printmaking, glass arts, bookbinding, mixed media, music and so much more! Check out all the class listings on their website or click on the event to download the Fall Class Brochure.
Fall Art Classes
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, VernonThe Vernon Community Arts Centre offers a variety of art classes and workshops for beginner, intermediate and professional artists. Mediums include pottery, painting, drawing, fibre arts, printmaking, glass arts, bookbinding, mixed media, music and so much more! Check out all the class listings on their website or click on the event to download the Fall Class Brochure.
UNDERTONES – by Nick Cote
Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, VernonNick Cote’s exhibit derives from stream of consciousness drawing, and has mental health undertones. Using surrealism and human anatomy, he hopes his art lifts the stigma of mental illness, breaks down barriers, and speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. This is Mr. Cote’s first exhibit.
The show runs from October 5 to 30th, with an Open House Reception on October 9th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
UNDERTONES – by Nick Cote
Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, VernonNick Cote’s exhibit derives from stream of consciousness drawing, and has mental health undertones. Using surrealism and human anatomy, he hopes his art lifts the stigma of mental illness, breaks down barriers, and speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. This is Mr. Cote’s first exhibit.
The show runs from October 5 to 30th, with an Open House Reception on October 9th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
Change Of Heart & Gift From The Sea
Powerhouse Theatre 2901 35th Avenue, VernonPowerhouse Theatre is back, and is presenting Two One Acts 'Change of Heart' and 'Gift from the Sea'. Evening showings and matinees available between October 20th and October 31. Tickets available at www.ticketseller.ca or by phone 250-549-7469. Click on event listing for more details.
Change Of Heart & Gift From The Sea
Powerhouse Theatre 2901 35th Avenue, VernonPowerhouse Theatre is back, and is presenting Two One Acts 'Change of Heart' and 'Gift from the Sea'. Evening showings and matinees available between October 20th and October 31. Tickets available at www.ticketseller.ca or by phone 250-549-7469. Click on event listing for more details.
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents “A New Dawn”
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, VernonThe Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents "A New Dawn"
We open our season with music of hope for new beginnings. Csetkwe Fortier of the Syilx First Nation raises her voice and her drum to bring whispers of the mountain; we explore music of evocative imagery in works titled Sunken City and Tangerine Trees. Join us for an evening of reflection and renewal as we make a gentle return to the stage at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre. Also available by livestreaming through Unicorns.live.
Tickets range from $32.60 to $65 and are available here through www.okanagansymphony.com
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents “A New Dawn”
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, VernonThe Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents "A New Dawn"
We open our season with music of hope for new beginnings. Csetkwe Fortier of the Syilx First Nation raises her voice and her drum to bring whispers of the mountain; we explore music of evocative imagery in works titled Sunken City and Tangerine Trees. Join us for an evening of reflection and renewal as we make a gentle return to the stage at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre. Also available by livestreaming through Unicorns.live.
Tickets range from $32.60 to $65 and are available here through www.okanagansymphony.com