Sveva Caetani Recapitulation Talk by Art Historian Adriana Davies
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin Adriana A. Davies, PhD, for an artist’s talk about artist Sveva Caetani and her Recapitulation Series, June 6 in the Caetani Centre Gallery. The topic will be Re-evaluating Sveva Caetani’s Masterwork the Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age. In her talk, Davies will discuss Sveva’s personal and artistic journey and re-appraise […]
Gallery Vertigo: Open for Change by aj jaeger
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaYou are cordially invited to attend the opening reception for OPEN FOR CHANGE by aj jaeger on June 6, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Gallery Vertigo. aj will provide a short talk about her art and inspiration for this exhibit. In addition, the work of Catherin Acutt will be shown in the "Featured […]
Twilight Brass in the Grass at Allan Books Nature Centre
Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaExperience Twilight Brass in the Grass: A Harmonious Evening with Fish on Five Brass Quintet. Join the Allan Brooks Nature Centre (ABNC) on Saturday, June 8 for an evening of music in the grassland amphitheatre. Enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in the North Okanagan while enjoying a musical performance by the Fish on […]
Rail Trail Plein Air Event
Okanagan Rail TrailThe Arts Council of the North Okanagan presents The Rail Trail Plein Air Event – Sunday, June 9th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Paint outdoors & explore nature with your brush in hand! Starting at KM 0 of the beautiful Okanagan Rail Trail in Vernon and extending into Lake Country, artists will explore the trail and seek out a spot to paint for the day. This event is free and open to all ages and abilities.
Museum & Archives of Greater Vernon Annual General Meeting
Museum & Archives of Vernon 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaPlease join the Museum & Archives of Greater Vernon for the Society’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 PM PST. The purpose of the AGM is to give members a report on our society’s activities and finances for the previous year, and to formally elect board members to serve for the […]
Caetani Centre – Guided Tours
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin our interpreters at our 129-year-old heritage house museum near downtown Vernon for Guided Tours. Discover the intriguing story and legacy of the Caetani family, descendants of Italian royalty. Learn why Leone Caetani, an Italian prince and duke, left his royal titles and family fortune behind to move to Vernon with his beautiful, young mistress […]
VPAG Crit Club
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCrit Club is a workshop and critique program dedicated to supporting high school students in their artistic pursuits and development. Each session will begin with a presentation by an established guest artist. Following the presentation, the guest artist will lead a workshop inspired by their practice. After the workshop, students are invited to share their […]
Cole Bradley – Music at Mackie
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaFor Cole Bradley, life’s always been about summer. It’s where he’s had his first brush with true love and his toughest of heartbreaks. His summer anthems like, ‘Way I Drink” and “Back On A Beach”, tell the stories of lived experiences and rowdy nights out with friends that stick with you forever. Bradley’s music is […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day & Summer Solstice
Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the Summer Solstice, presented in partnership with Silver Star Rotary. This special event falls on National Indigenous Peoples Day, offering a unique opportunity to honour the changing seasons and Indigenous traditions. Special Guest […]
Greater Vernon Museum Speaker Series with David Riach
Museum & Archives of Vernon 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Museum & Archives of Vernon and the Vernon Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society are excited to announce the second event in their Hometown Histories Speaker Series with Winnipeg-based aviation researcher Dr. David Riach for a virtual presentation. Dr. Riach will explore the life and legacy of Bill McCluskey (1891-1935), one of British Columbia’s most […]
Opening for Auction Preview at the VPAG
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on June 26th for the Opening Reception of the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts auction preview! The VPAG invites the community to attend this reception to preview the spectacular pieces that will be available for auction at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. Light bites and drinks will be served and entry is […]
VPAG – Mini Artists
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for the next VPAG Mini Artists session on June 28 from 10:00-11:00am! This month we will be viewing Emergence, an exhibition by UBC-O graduating BFA students. We will then make multimedia sunflowers using seeds, paint, and other materials! We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 […]