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North Okanagan Celebrates Culture Days
The Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO) is spearheading preparations for the 15th annual nationwide celebration of Culture Days, Sept. 20 to Oct. 13. More than 40 free and by-donation events take place at venues and studios across the North Okanagan. Participating organizations this year include the Vernon Community Arts Centre, Caetani Centre, Okanagan […]
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Gallery Vertigo: October Exhibit Ubuntu 5
Gallery Vertigo opens its main October exhibition Ubuntu 5, featuring the works by five Okanagan artists: Lois Campbell, Bonnie Jackson, Holly Smith, Marry Stebbins, and the late Sandy Sasges. “Ubuntu,” an ancient African term now widely used in South Africa, literally translates as “I am what I am because of who we all are.” It is about community, […]
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VPAG Exhibit: Rewilding: The Forest Will Forget Us
The exhibition Rewilding: The Forest Will Forget Us, created by Lyndal Osborne and John Freeman, and Liz Ingram and Bernd Hildebrandt, is an exhibit about the resilience of nature as witnessed in land sited on a boreal forest lake in Alberta. In the process they acknowledge the many other stories that go back millennia, and which […]
VDPAC presents As You Like It or The Land Acknowledgement
VDPAC presents As You Like It or The Land Acknowledgement
The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Society proudly presents As You Like It, or The Land Acknowledgement by Cliff Cardinal, a Toronto’s Crow’s Theatre Production. This opening performance of VDPAC’s 2024-25 SPOTLIGHT Theatre Series takes to the stage on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30PM. “I have been a fan of Cliff Cardinal’s work for […]
6 events,
Artist Talk: The Charm of Coloured Pencil Art
Artist Talk: The Charm of Coloured Pencil Art
Join the Vernon Community Arts Centre for an engaging artist talk with Deborah Vaughan Mitchell, an artist renowned for her beautiful work with coloured pencils. In this 60-minute presentation, Deborah will delve into the world of coloured pencils, exploring their potential as a sophisticated medium for fine art. Deborah will demonstrate the versatility of coloured […]
VFRMS hosts Pharis and Jason Romero
VFRMS hosts Pharis and Jason Romero
The Vernon Folk-Roots Music Society hosts the next concert of its 2024-2025 season with Pharis and Jason Romero on Oct. 5 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon. Pharis and Jason Romero are pure craftspeople and top-notch musicians. They've won four Juno awards and seven Canadian Folk Music Awards, connecting with audiences through their music, lifestyle, […]
Vernon Jazz Club 25th Anniversary Season: Dan Brubeck Trio
Vernon Jazz Club 25th Anniversary Season: Dan Brubeck Trio
The Vernon Jazz Club Society is excited to continue its 25th Anniversary season with jazz royalty: The Dan Brubeck Trio. The Dan Brubeck Trio with Miles Hill (bass), Miles Black (piano), and Dan Brubeck (drums) offer an in-depth exploration of the music of jazz icon Dave Brubeck (Dan’s father) as well as some original compositions. […]
4 events,
Ghost Tours at O’Keefe Ranch
Embark on a spine-chilling adventure as O'Keefe Ranch presents its Ghost Tours October 9th-12th and October 16th-19th at 6:30 PM. Step into the darkness as the sun sets and the veil between the realms grows thin. We'll lead you through the haunting corridors, sharing spine-tingling stories of the paranormal and unearthing the secrets that dwell […]
5 events,
VDPAC: The Invisible Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
VDPAC: The Invisible Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
As part of its Spotlight Theatre Series, the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre presents Catalyst Theatre's The Invisible Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare on Oct. 11. In 1940 France, The Invisible, seven exceptional female operatives, risk their lives to fight a dangerous war of sabotage, propaganda and espionage in World War II. Defying norms, these […]
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Exposed! VPAG Members Exhibition
The VPAG presents its annual members' exhibition, Exposed, starting Oct. 17 to Dec. 20. This group exhibition of artwork, produced by the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s members, gives the public a view of a variety of different media used to create works of art in various artistic genres ranging from abstract art to landscapes, still […]
6 events,
VDPAC presents The Zaniac Comedy Show
VDPAC presents The Zaniac Comedy Show
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre presents The Zaniac Comedy Show as part of its Spotlight Kids Series, Oct. 19. When was the last time you laughed as wildly as your kids do? Two-time Guinness World Record-holder Alex Zerbe, “with the energy of ten thousand suns”, makes his glorious return--certain to electrify the stage […]
Vernon Jazz Club 25th Anniversary Gala with The Laila Biali Trio
Vernon Jazz Club 25th Anniversary Gala with The Laila Biali Trio
The Vernon Jazz Club Society presents its 25th Anniversary Gala event with The Laila Biali Trio Oct. 19th at 7:30 pm. Joining Laila will be none other than Jodi Proznick on bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host, Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues […]
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Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents ‘HOLST & MOZART’
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents ‘HOLST & MOZART’
Join the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra for its 2024-2025 season opener at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 20. The stars align as we launch our season with a Big Bang! From Holst’s The Planets, to Mozart’s heavenly Piano Concerto No. 21 performed by the uncommonly expressive David Fung, to Andrew Balfour’s North Star, this […]
4 events,
Conjure the Spirits: A Victorian Halloween at the Caetani Centre
On Oct. 25 & 26 join spiritualists as they channel the Caetani family for a Victorian-era event in the Caetani Centre's 130-year-old mansion! Conjure the Spirits - A Victorian Halloween will take you back to when lavish Halloween parties included socializing and the occasional commune with the beyond. Join the Centre as they re-enact some […]
3 events,
VDPAC presents Social Tango
VDPAC presents Social Tango
he Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society (VDPAC) delightfully invites you to immerse yourself in the sensual passion of tango with Social Tango, a special 2024-25 SPOTLIGHT Dance Series presentation, brought to Vernon by Argentina’s Social Tango Project. Social Tango explores the social value of dance, celebrating tango community through the skillfully coordinated mediums […]
3 events,
North Okanagan Woodcarvers Open House
North Okanagan Woodcarvers Open House
Meet the North Okanagan Woodcarvers when they host an open house at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park on Oct. 29th from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Come and see what exciting work the wood carvers have been creating. Learn more on how you can join. Established in 1995, the North Okanagan Woodcarvers are […]
3 events,
NOAA Members Show
The North Okanagan Artists Alternative (NOAA) invites its artist members to display their recent works in its bi-annual members show at Gallery Vertigo. These works vary in technique, medium and size. This particular month’s display does not have a specific theme but rather is a showcase of work being locally produced. The artists come from […]
5 events,
Creating Space Youth Art Programs
Creating Space Youth Art Programs is a series of accessible, inclusive workshops and open studio time for youth at the Caetani Centre, once home to lauded artist, mentor and teacher Sveva Caetani. Creating Space has been designed with equity-deserving and historically under-represented youth in mind, and is open to all. The program provides a safe […]
The Jennifer Scott Quartet
The Jennifer Scott Quartet
The Vernon Jazz Club celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the return of The Jennifer Scott Quartet. Renowned jazz vocalist and pianist Jennifer Scott joins Mike Rud, Bernie Arai, and Rene Worst for an unforgettable evening of jazz, blues, and world music.