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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 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 completed or in process artwork(s) with the group for a critique session.
Crit Club members will also have an opportunity to exhibit their artwork at VPAG.
Touch of Vienna
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaMOZART | HORN CONCERTO NO. 3
MOZART | SYMPHONY NO. 29
LEHAR | THE MERRY WIDOW SELECTIONS
STRAUSS JR. | DIE FLEDERMAUS SELECTIONS
Mozart – who spent many years in Vienna and was an important part of the musical scene there in the 18th century – is in the spotlight with his joyful Symphony No. 29 and Horn Concerto No. 3. James Sommerville, who won a JUNO award for his recording of this concerto, will do double duty as soloist and conductor.
We’re also featuring the OSO Chorus and soprano Irina Medvedeva in selections from Lehar’s The Merry Widow and Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus.
PRE-CONCERT CHAT - One hour before each performance.
Touch of Vienna
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaMOZART | HORN CONCERTO NO. 3
MOZART | SYMPHONY NO. 29
LEHAR | THE MERRY WIDOW SELECTIONS
STRAUSS JR. | DIE FLEDERMAUS SELECTIONS
Mozart – who spent many years in Vienna and was an important part of the musical scene there in the 18th century – is in the spotlight with his joyful Symphony No. 29 and Horn Concerto No. 3. James Sommerville, who won a JUNO award for his recording of this concerto, will do double duty as soloist and conductor.
We’re also featuring the OSO Chorus and soprano Irina Medvedeva in selections from Lehar’s The Merry Widow and Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus.
PRE-CONCERT CHAT - One hour before each performance.
Family Saturdays
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on the last Saturday of each month, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m., and families are welcome to stay for the whole session, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space, please pre-register online.
• $5/members • $9/non-members.
January 27 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Sculpting Fairy Houses
This session will begin with a tour of Tammy Salzl’s exhibition, Beautiful Parasites. Much of Salzl’s work is inspired by surrealism, mythology, and folklore. Inspired by the themes and characters in the artwork, we will be making fairy homes.
Family Saturdays
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on the last Saturday of each month, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m., and families are welcome to stay for the whole session, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space, please pre-register online.
• $5/members • $9/non-members.
January 27 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Sculpting Fairy Houses
This session will begin with a tour of Tammy Salzl’s exhibition, Beautiful Parasites. Much of Salzl’s work is inspired by surrealism, mythology, and folklore. Inspired by the themes and characters in the artwork, we will be making fairy homes.
Art Tours at Mackie Lake House – Evening
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaAre you game to learn about art? 🎨
Come explore the Mackie Lake House art collection with expert Christine Kashuba, and conclude with tea and cookies in the sitting room. This tour is perfect for beginners (or art enthusiasts of all experience levels!) and is part of 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival.
Art Tours at Mackie Lake House – Evening
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaAre you game to learn about art? 🎨
Come explore the Mackie Lake House art collection with expert Christine Kashuba, and conclude with tea and cookies in the sitting room. This tour is perfect for beginners (or art enthusiasts of all experience levels!) and is part of 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival.
RJ Leblanc’s Heyday with Erika Angell
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaMontreal-based bassist Rémi-Jean LeBlanc’s latest project, HEYDAY, is a group consisting of 5 of Montreal’s most versatile and prolific musicians; Erika Angell on voice, Jérôme Beaulieu on keyboards, Kevin Warren on drums and Nicolas Ferron on guitar, and RJ LeBlanc on bass. The group has a wide range of influences hailing from post-rock to RnB and beyond while tastefully keeping the spirit of jazz as a common thread. It is an eclectic and highly energetic band that mixes finesse and feel-good in a beautiful way.
RJ has been on the Canadian music scene since the mid-2000s performing with jazz artists as diverse as Jean-Michel Pilc and Carol Welsman as well as with iconic rock bands like The Dears. He is on the faculty at McGill University. HEYDAY is his 4th album and most ambitious thus far.
RJ Leblanc’s Heyday with Erika Angell
Vernon Jazz Club 3000 31st Street, Vernon, BC, CanadaMontreal-based bassist Rémi-Jean LeBlanc’s latest project, HEYDAY, is a group consisting of 5 of Montreal’s most versatile and prolific musicians; Erika Angell on voice, Jérôme Beaulieu on keyboards, Kevin Warren on drums and Nicolas Ferron on guitar, and RJ LeBlanc on bass. The group has a wide range of influences hailing from post-rock to RnB and beyond while tastefully keeping the spirit of jazz as a common thread. It is an eclectic and highly energetic band that mixes finesse and feel-good in a beautiful way.
RJ has been on the Canadian music scene since the mid-2000s performing with jazz artists as diverse as Jean-Michel Pilc and Carol Welsman as well as with iconic rock bands like The Dears. He is on the faculty at McGill University. HEYDAY is his 4th album and most ambitious thus far.
Art & Soul: Secondary Students from SD 22
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaArt and Soul is made up of artwork created from School District No.22 displaying a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrating a strong conceptual approach. The Opening Reception for the exhibition is on April 18th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Powerhouse Theatre: The Exquisite Hour
Powerhouse Theatre 2901 35th Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaPowerhouse Theatre’s final production of the 2023-2024 season opens on May 1 and promises to provide audiences with all of the warmth and delight of an early evening in late summer. The Exquisite Hour, written by Edmonton playwright Stewart Lemoine and directed by Tanya Laing Gahr, is a sweet ode to bygone days when the […]
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.