Friday, September 14, 2012 - The Morning Star B5
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Live Wire ART SHOWS ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN MUSEUM & ARTS SOCIETY 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., 546-8318. The gallery’s juried Ribbon Show, featuring artists from the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap, continues to Sept 28. Reception is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome. ASHPA NAIRA GALLERY 9492 Houghton Rd, Vernon, 250-5494249. Ashpa Naira Gallery presents the current exhibition titled text messaging, a ceramic installation by architectural ceramic and fiber artist Carolina Sánchez de Bustamante in collaboration with her son Maxwell Sterry, where the artists explore how this participatory culture has had a major impact in the world. Other artists such as Barry Rafuse, Hannah Griffin, Vikki Drummond, Angelika Jaeger, Kim Wilson, Leonhard Epp, Jessica Klein among others, are showing work in a variety of media: painting, textile, sculpture, ceramic and jewelry. Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Runs to Oct. 15. THE BARN GALLERY 4450 Towgood Rd., Oyama, 250-548-3823. The gallery is open for 12th season –– 24 Okanagan artists are part of the gallery featuring paintings, jewelry, sculpture, glass works and clay; all the very best the Okanagan has to offer the art collector. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CHERRYVILLE ARTISANS SHOP 1187 Hwy. 6, Cherryville, 5470020. The shop is now open Friday to Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment anytime. Sept. 29 is the annual Old Stock & Seconds Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bargains galore in pottery, glass, jewelry and more. COAT CHECK GALLERY Lower lobby, Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St. Ninth Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale can be viewed until Sept. 19. Celebrating the creative talents of people living with mental illness. Viewings for performance patrons during events at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Free public viewings Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. or by special arrangement by calling Sue at 250-542-3114 or susan.myhre@cmha. vernon.bc.ca Sponsored by the Mental Illness Family Support Centre and Canadian Mental Health Association. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY GIFT GALLERY 2855 Moray St., Armstrong, 250-309-3364. Open Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., appointments available for evenings and other times. Ongoing show currently running featuring local artists Frances Hatfield, Amy-Jo Salter, Julianna Starr, Sue Wiebe, Jamie Frazer, stained glass from Jean Raymond of Armstrong and CDs featuring Okanagan Symphony Orchestra concert master Denis Letourneau. GALLERY ODIN 215 Odin Rd. Silver Star Mountain, 503-0822. The gallery features work by well-known B.C. artists. Call the gallery for a viewing. GALLERY VERTIGO Suite 1 - 3001 31st St. Vernon, 503-2297. The gallery presents the work of Renae Roles and Josie Thiessen in Navigating Skins - Painting the Unseen now to Oct. 20. Also opening are whimsical ceramic works by celebrated Coldstream artist Bob Kingsmill. Opening reception for both exhibitions is Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. with the artists in attendance. HEADBONES GALLERY 6700 Old Kamloops Rd., 542-8987. Begins with Zee featuring the work of Byron Johnston is on view, along with Headbones new Sculpture Garden, an ongoing installation of sculpture featuring works by Doug Alcock, Caroline Sanchez de Bustamente, Sandra DeVries, Jock Hildebrand, Angelika Jaeger, Byron Johnston, Reg Kienast, Geert Maas, David Montpetite, Julie Oakes, Bruce Taji, Deborah Wilson and more. Runs to Sept. 27. MIMI’S TEA ROOM & CAFE 610 Cliff Avenue, Enderby, 250-8382009. Artist Terry Greenhough from Salmon Arm shows his exotic landscapes, both natural and human crafted, until the end of October. NADINE’S FINE ART & FRAMES 3101B 31st Ave. 542-8544. Nadine’s seventh anniversary art show features Okanagan and B.C. artists original works. ROGERS GALLERY 4420 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong. 1-800-3568735 #5. Enjoy a taste of local art at the Rogers Bulk Food Store. The
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FILMS VERNON FILM SOCIETY All films screen at the Vernon Towne Cinema on 30th Avenue. The film society presents Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, Sept. 24. According to the NY Times, the film “breezes along with a beautifully coordinated admixture of droll humour, deadpan and slapstick.” Shows at 5:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Doors open at 4:30. All tickets are $7 each at the theatre and the Bean Scene.
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Said to sing with the heart-stopping intensity of Aretha Franklin, play piano with the ease of Norah Jones, and write songs as powerful in their simplicity as those of Paul Simon and Leonard Cohen, Edmonton’s Ann Vriend performs at Lorenzo’s Café in Ashton Creek Saturday. See Live Music Venues for more info.
KARAOKE/JAMS/OPEN MICS
September show has a country flair with Federation of Canadian Artist Michael Jell, Lennrick Art, Merlayne Reilly and Gail Dyer. Open for viewing Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY 3228-31st. Ave., 545-3173. Ongoing to Oct. 22 are Alistair Rance’s Everett Series; David Wilson’s We are the People of the Heart; Marlene McPherson’s Okanagan Dream Series and Creekside Landing Retirement Home Artists: Featuring Vernon.
CONCERTS/DANCES/FESTIVALS THE FRILLS IN THE FIELD Nu-folk trio is holding a recording fundraiser at 5 p.m. Saturday at Friesen’s Countrytyme Gardens, 9172 Kalamalka Rd. in Coldstream. Joining them on stage will be local musicians Lancen Harms and Celia Atkins. Call 549-3587 to reserve your table and show your support for local music. ACRES OF LIONS Victoria band Acres Of Lions performs in Vernon on Tuesday at Polson Park (2 to 8 p.m.) as part of a B.C. government funded career tour called Jobfest 2012. Features career info, interactive displays, and local bands performing throughout the festival. See www.jobfest2012.ca for more info. THE LEGENDARY PLATTERS AND THE INK SPOTS Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. In this two hour concert, The Ink Spots take the stage first; performing their hits, such as We Three, I Don’t Want to Set the World On Fire, Lazy River, Paper Doll and of course If I Didn’t Care. The Platters will appear after intermission, performing their most memorable hits: Twilight Time, The Great Pretender, My Prayer, Only You, and others. Tickets are $42.50 all ages at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca. DELHI 2 DUBLIN The United Nations of rock ‘n roll band returns to the Okanagan with some new tunes off its just released recording, Turn Up The Stereo, at Lake Country’s Creekside Theatre Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23/ general, $22 students/seniors, $80/group of 4. Call (250) 766-9309 for reservations/information. WOODY HOLLER AND HIS ORCHESTRA Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society presents Woody Holler for its 11th annual Birthday Bash, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. The cowboy-roots crooner and “extreme” yodeller brings some of Winnipeg’s finest folk/jazz musicians to perform with him. Tickets are $35/adult, $32/senior and $30/ student at the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469. www.ticketseller.ca.
ALEXANDER’S BEACH PUB 12408 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, 545-3131. Acoustic open mic is on every Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your instruments. Hosted by Shane Squires. ARMSTRONG HOTEL Rosie’s Pub, 2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 546-6642. Thursday and Saturdays are jam nights starting at 8 p.m. with host Dan Engelland. No cover charge. ARMSTRONG INN 3400 Smith Dr., 546-3056. Karaoke with Brenda every Saturday at 8 p.m. BRANDING IRON PUB 3445 Okanagan St., Armstrong, 546-0044. Superstar Karaoke is on every Friday night, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Come out and have fun! BLUEGRASS JAMS are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic stringed instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. The second half is a circle jam with everyone taking a turn at leading if they want. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-542-1024 or email stozer@shaw.ca BLUE OX PUB Hwy 6 Lumby. Friday night jams take place at the Blue Ox. More info at www.RauckOn.com. COLDSTREAM COFFEE HOUSE Every third Saturday of the month at the Coldstream Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd. The family friendly acoustic-style event starts for the season Saturday with feature act Rob Dinwoodie and Dixon Zalit. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign up at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. $5 at the door. Concession available by donation. CLIFFS BISTRO AND BAKERY 707 George St., Hwy 97A, 8382328. The open mic happens the third Wednesday of the month. Acoustic style, family-friendly event. Starts at 7 p.m. Come out and sign up to perform or just relax and enjoy the event in the new Cliffs! For more info call Rory at 503-8027. ENDERBY INN 707 Cliff Ave, 838-7100, (Enderby). Every Friday and Saturday night, Oakey Doakey Karaoke, with Jeff, starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. FOLK AND FAVORITES JAMS will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Vernon Arts Centre in Polson Park. Jams start at 7 p.m. and end around 9:30. Please bring your acoustic instruments and your voice and join the fun. The first half will be led with books to follow along. Please feel free to bring folk/golden oldies, soft rock etc. songs for the second half. Try to keep them to simple arrangements with 3 or 4 chords. Drop in fee is $3. For more information please call Sid @ 250-540-1024 or email @ stozer@shaw.ca FORTUNES LANDING/HOWARD JOHNSON 1510 George St. Enderby, 838-6825. Karaoke with Brenda Galbraith every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m. EAGLES HALL 5101 25th Ave. 542-3003. Karaoke with Brenda is every Friday starting at 8 p.m. JUNCTION CAFE 2410 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Armstrong, 5466355. Open mic is back at the Junction on Friday nights. Starts at 7 p.m. Great food and entertainment. First timers welcome. LONGHORN PUB 4513 25th Ave., 542-9222. Spotlight Karaoke DJ Entertainment every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Friday is DJ music. Saturday is country DJ music. Sunday is an open mic jam session, 19-plus.
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