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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 […]
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 […]
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.
5 events,
Village Gallery Christmas Store
The Monashee Arts Council is calling to its members to help stock the Christmas store at the Village Gallery, open from Nov. 4 to Dec. 24. For November and December, the Village Gallery will be opening its doors to Artists and Crafters to display and sell their work for holiday shoppers bringing a variety of […]
6 events,
VFRMS hosts concert with Ben & Dom
VFRMS hosts concert with Ben & Dom
Ben & Dom are a singing duo from south London. Ben takes the high notes, and Dom takes the low notes (most of the time). The intricate blend of their harmonies comes from a close friendship and shared love of singing together. They weave their voices around songs old and new, performing original material alongside […]
6 events,
Brian McMahon & the Okanagan Jazz Roots
Brian McMahon & the Okanagan Jazz Roots
The Vernon Jazz Club celebrates 25 years of music, honoring its journey from humble jam sessions to a thriving jazz venue. Join us for a family reunion-style event led by former artistic director Brian McMahon, featuring Okanagan Valley’s finest jazz talents in three sets of musical magic.
6 events,
OSO: Beethoven & Saint-Saens
OSO: Beethoven & Saint-Saens
The OSO (Okanagan Symphony Orchestra) explores the concept of finding one’s place in the world in its next performance at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 17. Cellist Rachel Mercer will create moments of pure magic in Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1, as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 moves between drama, serenity, humour, […]
6 events,
A Christmas Carol at O’Keefe Ranch
Experience an immersive retelling of the classic tale, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with this walking tour performance at O’Keefe Ranch Nov. 20-Dec. 15. This walk-through, live theatre experience will see the audience journey with Scrooge, witnessing his transformation unfold on a fateful Christmas Eve. This visually stunning production immerses the audience in Scrooge’s emotional […]
8 events,
OACS Fall for Art Show
The Vernon Community Arts Centre welcomes back the Okanagan Artists of Canada Society (OACS) for its annual Fall for Art show on Nov. 23 and 24. The OACS is a non-profit society art club whose membership is made up of talented and creative artists from the city of Vernon and surrounding areas. The OACS is […]
Powerhouse presents A Christmas Story
Directed by Jackson Mace, A Christmas Story runs from Sat. Nov. 23 to Sat. Dec. 7, 2024. Based on the classic 1983 movie, humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up on the Prairies in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for […]
9 events,
Danny Michel and Steve Poltz
Danny Michel and Steve Poltz
Danny Michel and Steve Poltz weave songs and stories into a one-of-a-kind experience on Nov. 24 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Danny Michel is one of Canada’s finest songwriters. Described as a musical chameleon, his style is all about keeping things fresh while straddling genres from rock to pop to folk. His […]
8 events,
NOCCA presents Ô-Celli
NOCCA presents Ô-Celli
Presented by the North Okanagan Community Concert Association, Ô-Celli performs a varied repertoire in Vernon on Nov. 28th. What can sound better than a cello? Eight cellos! This instrument, the closest to the human voice, is one of the few which benefits from being multiplied. When played together with others, the beauty of this instrument […]
8 events,
DVA presents Frostival
DVA presents Frostival
The DVA (Downtown Vernon Association) is kicking off the holiday season with its new free Holiday event. Frostival takes place in Downtown Vernon on Nov. 29th. Experience the magic of the holidays with Frostival, a sparkling street festival that will be jam-packed with free music, vendors, holiday characters, oversized decor, photo op areas, festive activities […]
10 events,
Artsolutely
Support local this holiday season: The Vernon Community Art Centre hosts Artsolutely, its annual Holiday Artisan Market & Fundraiser, open daily every shopping day in December: What You’ll Find at Artsolutely: Over 12,500 unique items from 35+ juried Okanagan artists Prices from $5 to $2500 — something for every budget Handcrafted treasures including: Functional items: […]
Aura Chamber Choir presents Hail Mary
Led by Dr. Terry Pitt-Brooke, the Aura Chamber Choir presents its upcoming choral concert, Hail Mary, a Sacred Tribute to Mary, on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in Vernon. TIckets are $25 at the door or in advance at the Ticket Seller box office […]
The Nelson Jazz Collective feat. Mike Fahie
The Nelson Jazz Collective feat. Mike Fahie
The Collective from Nelson, BC, led by bassist Rob Fahie and joined by NYC trombonist Mike Fahie, brings world-class jazz and original compositions, delivering a true New York jazz club experience to the BC interior.