B4 THURSDAY, March 14, 2013
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY
Adjudicator Gordon Waters talks to the Brock advanced band after their performance on Tuesday, March 12, during the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s Arts in the High Country festival and competition which began on March 11 and wraps up today (March 14) at Sagebrush Theatre. Dave Eagles/KTW
Wagamese giving talk at Kamloops church Richard Wagamese, noted native author, journalist and public speaker, will be giving a talk at a Kamloops church during its Sunday service this weekend. Wagamese will speak at the Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday, March 17, located at Valleyview Community Hall, 2288 Park Dr., beginning at 10 a.m. The presentation is titled The Power of Story, and touches on Wagamese’s thoughts about how one’s personal journeys can change the world one story at a time. Following the presentation, Wagamese will meet and talk with attendees.
Thru the Lens continues A photography festival shooting to show off extraordinary images of the Tournament Capital captured by local photographers is underway at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour St. W. Kamloops Thru the Lens, which began on March 1 and will run through March 23, showcasing more than 20 stunning images — all shot by members of the Kamloops Photo Arts Club within the boundaries of the City of Kamloops and the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve. Images include shots of the new roundabout on Lorne Street stitched
ENTERTAINMENT together to show a unique perspective, the iconic Moose Squadron fighter jet lit by moonlight, an infra-red tornado over Mount Paul and other unique shots of buildings and landmarks every Kamloopsian will recognize. Throughout the festival, Kamloops Photo Arts Club members will be available on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to explain how the images were accomplished and captured. For more information about Kamloops Thru the Lens, log on to the club’s website at kamloopsphotoarts.ca.
Green magic The Westsyder Pub is hosting a magical evening of comedy — and steak or chicken — on St. Patrick’s Day. The Sunday, March 17, event is slated to run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring magician/comedian Clinton W. Gray. Steak or chicken dinner starts at 5 p.m. with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. The event is for people ages 19 and over. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 250-579-7605 or 250-579-2383. The Westsyder Pub is located at 3369 Westsyde Rd.