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Curator’s Choice @ The KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
June 12, 2010 - September 11, 2010
This summer marks the sixth annual exhibition of work by graduating students from Thompson Rivers University. Selected by Kamloops Art Gallery Assistant Curator Craig Willms, the works in Curator’s Choice highlight emerging talent from TRU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts 2010 graduating class. Students at TRU graduate with a wide variety of specialties, including ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, painting, photography and installation. This year’s exhibition features installations by Kate Garrett-Petts and Melanie Perreault.

Rhythms on the Rails Dinner Theatre Show

Arts, Culture & Music
June 28, 2010 - October 15, 2010
The Dinner Theatre shows are held now through October 15 at the Kamloops Convention Centre at the Kamloops Towne Lodge. This play is the story of a young Canadian songwriter journeying across Canada on a train, searching for inspiration to write an epic song. Featuring songs such as I Got You Babe, Loco-Motion and Diana, this entertaining drama will have you singing along until the final curtain. Tickets can be purchased over the phone at 250-572-2601.

The Courthouse Gallery presents Norman Breilsman

Arts, Culture & Music
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Norman Breilsman is carver in wood and woodbark and sculptor in soapstone. Wildlife and the birds of the Shuswap are his favorite subjects and reflect his love of nature. The \\\"old men\\\" carvings in tree bark are a must see. Norm\\\'s work has been shown and honours received at local juried wood shows. The Courthouse Gallery is open Tues to Fri, 10 to 5, Sat. 10 to 4 and until 7pm Thurs. evenings in conjunction with Bizarre Bazaar.

The Courthouse Gallery presents Raelene Shea

Arts, Culture & Music
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Raelene paints in oils and pastels because these mediums have the ability to express the depth of colour found in nature. Recently Raelene has included figures in her work and continues to experiment with composites from photographs. Many of her subjects are scenes from Sri Lanka where Raelene has decided to make her primary residence. The Courthouse Gallery is open Tues to Fri, 10 to 5, Sat. 10 to 4, and until 7pm Thurs. evenings in conjunction with Bizarre Bazaar.

Music in the Park

Arts, Culture & Music
July 2, 2010 - August 31, 2010
From 7:00pm to 8:30pm each evening during July & August, visitors and locals are invited to come to the Rotary Bandshell at Riverside Park for FREE musical entertainment by local, national and international musicians, weather permitting.

Live at Lunch downtown Kamloops

Arts, Culture & Music
July 9, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Live Music Tuesday - Saturday through until the end of August. Daily from 11:30am - 2:00pm. Tuesdays in the 200 block of Victoria St; Wednesdays in conjunction with the Farmer\\\'s Market in the 400 block; Thursdays in the 300 block; Fridays in the 200 block; and Saturdays in the 300 block.

Caravan Farm Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
July 20, 2010 - August 22, 2010
Theatre near Armstrong, B.C. presents \"Everyone, a modern morality play in seven horse-drawn acts\" running from July 20th - August 22nd at 7:30pm. No sho Mondays. For tickets call 1-866-311-1011 or reserve online at www.ticketseller.ca

Kamloopa Pow Wow

Special Event
July 30, 2010 - August 1, 2010
The Kamloopa Pow Wow is one of the largest celebrations of First Nations\' culture and heritage in Western Canada! The Pow Wow returns to Kamloops on the August long weekend. Grand Entry: Friday 7pm, Saturday 12pm & 7pm and Sunday 12pm. Call 250.828.9782 or email powwow@kib.ca or for

20th Annual Kamloops Invitational Soccer Tournament

Sports & Tournaments
July 30, 2010 - August 2, 2010
This year celebrates the 20th annual Kamloops Invitation Soccer Tournament. Games are played throughout the city, but most will be at McArthur Island Sports Centre. For more information contact Rob Piva at 250-376-0475 or email kistsociety@msn.com.

The Serious Dogs @ the Blue Grotto

Arts, Culture & Music
July 30, 2010 - July 31, 2010
The Serious Dogs perform live at the Blue Grotto. Doors open at 7:00pm and show starts at 8:00pm

Artisan's Square at St. Andrews

Arts, Culture & Music
July 31, 2010
Come and enjoy this unique outdoor summer event that promotes local Artisans, Musicians, and Performers in the garden market place at St. Andrews on the Square heritage site. Beautiful handcrafted items will be for sale, crafters doing their craft on site, and musicians & performers present showcasing their talents. Its the best place to be on a Saturday morning! This event runs every Saturday morning 8:30 am - 12noon for the months of July and August in Gaglardi Park 159 Seymour Street. For more information contact The Kamloops Heritage Societys Event Coordinator Leigh-Anne Larsen at 250-377-4232 or heritage@ocis.net

A&W Cruising the Dub 300 @ MotoPlex

Sports & Tournaments
July 31, 2010
A&W Cruising the Dub 300 at the MotoPlex Speedway.

Great Big Sea LIVE in Concert

Arts, Culture & Music
July 31, 2010
The Kamloops Convention Centre, ORA Restaurant Lounge and The River 97.5 FM present Great Big Sea in concert! Saturday, July 31, 2010 Renowned for their rousing live shows, Great Big Sea has announced their Canadian tour which includes a July 31st stop in Kamloops! Tickets are now on sale for this ALL AGES SHOW! Tickets: $55.00 + HST Doors at 7:30pm Show at 8:30pm Buy your tickets on line today...

Kilmore Place @ The Loft

Arts, Culture & Music
July 31, 2010
Kilmore Place, a Vancouver based comtempory folk/rock band plays the loft. Call 250.372.1870 or for

Copper Ridge Classic - Disc Golf

Sports & Tournaments
July 31, 2010 - August 1, 2010
This tourney will emphasize the fun and social aspect of the sport with a casual approach to tourney play. It will be full of good times, camping, fishing and other outdoor pursuits, plus some great disc golf on one of BC\'s best courses.

Circa presents Justin Brave, Creepshow and DJ Sprout

Arts, Culture & Music
July 31, 2010
All ages show, 9:00pm at Pavillion Theatre. Tickets available from the Kamloops Live! Box Office.

The 2141 Spirit of Kamloops Train

Special Event
August 2, 2010
Climb aboard the beautifully restored 2141 \'Spirit of Kamloops\' and steam back into history. One hundred years ago in 1906, the gentleman bandit Bill Miner and his gang robbed a train just outside of Kamloops and his ghost returns for a reenactment of the event on every trip! Departs at 7:00pm

Diana Catherine and the Thursty Tweeters @ Tango

Arts, Culture & Music
August 2, 2010
Diana Catherine and the Thursty Tweeters play their brand of country, folk and twang at Tango Tapas Lounge. Call 250.374.3960 or for

Teck Highland Valley Copper Open House

Special Event
August 2, 2010
Visit one of the largest metal mines in the world as Highland Valley Copper celebrates twenty-four years of success! Monday August 2nd and take a free guided tour of their mining operations. See Haul Trucks as tall as your house! Watch a mine rescue demo! View the official Twenty-ten Olympic medals. Enjoy complimentary hotdogs, refreshments, and a science or magic show. -Age restrictions on some tours, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and please dress for the conditions at our industrial site. Highland Valley Copper’s Annual Open House family fun day, lots to see and do. Monday August 2nd 8:30 – 3:30 See you there! For More Information call 250-523-3307

Paul Filek live at the Commordore

Arts, Culture & Music
August 3, 2010
Grab a bite to eat while listening to local pop artist, Paul Filek. Call 250.851.3100 FMI

Hot Nite in the City Show-n-Shine!

Special Event
August 6, 2010 - August 7, 2010
One time per year, the blocks of downtown Kamloops, BC are closed off to allow Street Rods, Customs, American Muscle, Sport Compact, British, European, Collector, Vintage, Bikes, Race Competition vehicles and Highway Tractors to line the streets for the annual Hot Nite in the City Show-n-Shine! Complete with a Poker Run on Friday and live music on Saturday.

2010 Pritchard Rodeo

Riding / Rodeo / Western
August 7, 2010 - August 8, 2010
The 16th Annual Pritchard Rodeo is set for the weekend of August 7th & 8th at the Pritchard Rodeo grounds. There will be 1pm performances each day with competition in all the main rodeo events, along with entertainment from the verson cowgirl way drill team. There will also be a Saturday night dance with live music from Union jack. Call Don @ 250.577.3461 or for

Night Under the Stars tour to Caravan Farm Theatre

Fundraiser
August 7, 2010
Departing at 3:00pm, travel in style abroad an air conditioned coach to the Shuswap Lake Estates where you will begin your evening with a glass of wine and a delicious buffet dinner at the Log N\' Hearth Restaurant. The its off to enjoy Everyone - a modern morality play in seven horse drawn acts featuring a stunning design, and six hourse drawn wagons. The special evening is a fundraiser for the Western Canada Theatre Endowment Fund. Space is limited so pick up your tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office or by calling 250.374.LIVE. Tickets are $95 + HST

Test Regatta on Shumway Lake

Sports & Tournaments
August 7, 2010
In preperation for next years 2011 Western Canada Summer Games, a test regatta will be run on Shumway Lake by the Kamloops rowing Club. The club is currently gearing up to welcome rowers from far and near to Shumway Lake with major renovations to the venue.

Cancer Bats live @ Pogue Mahone's

Arts, Culture & Music
August 7, 2010
Juno nominated hardcore punk band out of Kamloops performs at Pogue Mahones.

The World's first 360-hole Playoff Visits Tobiano!

Sports & Tournaments
August 8, 2010 - August 9, 2010
This summer, two golfers will compete in a 360-hole playoff which visits Tobiano, taking them to 9 countries on 3 continents over 50 days. The playoff begins in Germany continues to Norway, Scotland, Dubai, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Canada and finishes in Bandon Dunes, Oregon. The two players will be at Tobiano on August 8th & 9th. Spectators are welcome at this exciting event... contact Tobiano directly for more details. 1-877-373-2213

Support the 2015 Bid with a BBQ!

Special Event
August 10, 2010
Join the Kamloops 2011 Western Canada Summer Games as we begin the \"One Year to Go\" countdown to theGames and support the 2015 Canada Winter Games Bid! On August 10th at the Tournament Capital Centre come down for BBQ, live entertainment and great prizes. Meet the new 2011 Games Mascots Marigold & Sage.

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

Arts, Culture & Music
August 13, 2010 - August 15, 2010
Roots and Blues Festival takes place at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds. This year\'s lineup includes Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles, K\'NANNA, Joan Armatrading, Martha Wainwright and Fred penner. Tickets available online or call 250.833.4096.

Stompin Tom Connors

Arts, Culture & Music
August 17, 2010
This Canadian icon - known for his smoky bellow and colorful songs that capture some of the essence of what it means to be Canadian - is marking 46 years since he had his break in Timmins, Ont. Show at Sagebrush Theatre; purchase tickets from Kamloops Live! 250.374.LIVE or www.kamloopslive.ca

Comedian Kelly Taylor live at Rock n' Firkin'

Special Event
August 21, 2010
As seen on CTVs Comedy Now and Just for Laughs. Show starts at 8:00pm.

Cirque du Soleil - Alegria - Interior Savings Centre

Special Event
September 1, 2010 - September 5, 2010
Cirque du Soleil returns with Alegria.

Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster. Call 250-374-9200

Show takes place at the Interior Savings Centre.

North Shore Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
September 3, 2010
The North Shore Farmers Market is held in the new Spirit Square on the North Shore, every Friday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm.

Porsche Club of America's National Gathering

Special Event
September 9, 2010 - September 12, 2010
The Porsche Club of America will host their National Gathering in the Austrain-inspired village of Sun Peaks Resort. The public will have the best opportunity to view the amazing display of Porsches, from vintage to brand new, on Saturday September 11th. The cars will be lined up throughout the alpine village at Sun peaks for the \"Escape Show and Shine.\" As owners buff and polish their cars, the public has the chance to pick their favourite from the crowd! Call 250.578.5387 or for

Provincial Winter Fair @ The KXA

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
September 24, 2010 - September 27, 2010
Provincial Winter Fair annually celebrates our agriculture heritage, culture, and community, by providing wholesome family fun, friendly competition, and educational experiences. Our Fair is where agriculture, industry, education, and recreation unite in a supportive effort to portray dynamically, the resources and accomplishments of Kamloops and surrounding area. 250.572.6838

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
September 25, 2010
Saturdays market takes place on St. Paul Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave. Crafts, jewelery and home-based businesses are set up in the Stuart Wood Schoolyard every Saturday from 8:00am tp 12:00pm.

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
September 29, 2010
Wednesdays Farmers Market includes locally made crafts, jewelery, and fresh local organic produce. Booths are set up on Victoria Street between 4th and 5th Ave from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

Carolyn Dawn Johnson in Concert

Arts, Culture & Music
September 30, 2010
The fresh-faced songwriter who originally hails from Northern Alberta drove 60 hours from her then home, Vancouver, BC, Canada to build a career in Nashville. She seemingly never looked back. She never had to. Arriving in 1995, Johnson developed her skill and reputation as a songwriter while working odd jobs to pay the bills. A publishing deal led to cuts by artists including Jo Dee Messina, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea and more. Her first No. 1 as a writer came in 1999 with Chely Wright\'s \"Single White Female.\" Now, Carolyn Dawn Johnson is coming to Kamloops to play a live concert on Thursday, September 30, 2010. Doors open at 8pm show at 9pm and tickets are available at ORA Restaurant Lounge by calling 250-372-5312.

Adams River Salmon Run

Special Event
October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
In October of 2010, 15 million Fraser River sockeye salmon will return home to British Columbia after spending two years out in the Pacific Ocean. The Adams River is located between the Adams Lake and Shuswap Lakes, about a 40 minute drive from Kamloops. The crimson salmon are easily seen in the river at the Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park where viewing platforms and walking paths have been established for many visitors to enjoy this natural attraction.

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
October 2, 2010
Saturdays market takes place on St. Paul Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave. Crafts, jewelery and home-based businesses are set up in the Stuart Wood Schoolyard every Saturday from 8:00am tp 12:00pm.

22nd Annual Original Art Auction @ The KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
October 2, 2010
Kamloops Art Gallery\\\'s biggest annual fundraiser, this year\\\'s auction has a pirate\\\'s trove of treasures and art for you to bid on. Local, regional and national artists, along with many great businesses, donate original art and fabulous items, which are all up for auction. There will be delectable morsels from At Your Service Catering, Kamloops Art Gallery’s official caterer, and live music to make this a memorable evening. A limited number of tickets are on sale starting the first week of September at The Gallery Store for $75 each. You do not want to miss this opportunity to acquire some great art and have a great time while supporting Kamloops Art Gallery! Starts at 7pm

Kamloops Symphony presents Cleary Classical @ The Sagebrush Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
October 2, 2010
The marvelous bassoon concerto by Mozat features Olivia Martin as soloist. Add two mercurial symphonies of the classical era and you have soul food. Performance at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and FMI call: 250.372.5000

Johnny Reid @ ISC

Arts, Culture & Music
October 5, 2010
Johnny Reid performs at Interior Savings Centre. Tickets range from $20 to $60 available at Ticketmaster.

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
October 6, 2010
Wednesdays Farmers Market includes locally made crafts, jewelery, and fresh local organic produce. Booths are set up on Victoria Street between 4th and 5th Ave from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

Chamber Music Series presents Jacques Thibaud Trio

Arts, Culture & Music
October 7, 2010
The Kamloops Symphony Chamber Music Series presents Jacques Thibaud Trio with Anton Kuerti at the Calvary Community Church at 7:30pm. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
October 9, 2010
Saturdays market takes place on St. Paul Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave. Crafts, jewelery and home-based businesses are set up in the Stuart Wood Schoolyard every Saturday from 8:00am tp 12:00pm.

Teddy Bear Picnic @ The BC Wildlife Park

Special Event
October 11, 2010
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the BC Wildlife Park with the Teddy Bear Picnic! Call 250-573-3242 for more information.

CCAA Golf Nationals

Sports & Tournaments
October 12, 2010 - October 16, 2010
2010 will be a big year for the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack Athletic program. TRU will host a second national championship. Following on the heels of hosting the 2010 CIS Men\'s Volleyball Championship in March, the WolfPack will then entertain Canadian Colleges\' best golfers. The Dunes at Kamloops will play host to the 2010 CCAA Golf Nationals.

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
October 13, 2010
Wednesdays Farmers Market includes locally made crafts, jewelery, and fresh local organic produce. Booths are set up on Victoria Street between 4th and 5th Ave from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

Photography Workshop - Adams River Sockeye Run

Arts, Culture & Music
October 16, 2010
Join Kelly Funk for an histori day learning to photography the world famous Sockeye Salmon spawn, accompanied by fall colors and the potential for eagles, osprey and black bears. 2010 is a four-year peak cycle for the salmon, so expect fantastic opportunities. Let Kelly guide you through the area and learn techniques and secrets to bringing home amazing images. This is a full day in the field starting at 8am. Price: $145 plus HST. Maximimum 10 participants. Email Kelly for more info or to register: kfunk@telus.net

Construction Sites: Identity and Place @ The KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
October 18, 2010 - December 31, 2010
The Construction Sites: Identity and Place exhibition presents works by contemporary artists who investigate and reflect on the social construction of identity and the production of social space. Made over the past several decades, the works in the exhibition respond to developments in feminist, gender, queer and postcolonial theories.

Downtown Farmers Market

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
October 20, 2010
Wednesdays Farmers Market includes locally made crafts, jewelery, and fresh local organic produce. Booths are set up on Victoria Street between 4th and 5th Ave from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

WCT presents Shirley Valentine

Arts, Culture & Music
October 21, 2010 - October 30, 2010
Western Canada Theatre brings you Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell at the Sagebrush Theatre. Reprising her Dora and Jessie Award-winning performance, Canadian theatre star Nicola Cavendish will lead you on a comedic and touching journey. For tickets call: 250.374.5483.

Sight, Reconstructed: A Forum on Identity and Place @ The KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
October 21, 2010
Sight, Reconstructed: A Forum on Identity and Place at the Kamloops Art Gallery from 7 - 8:30pm.

Kamloops Fall Home Show

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010
Show hours: Friday, Oct 22: 5pm - 9pm; Saturday, Oct 23: 10am - 6pm; Sunday, Oct 24: 10am-4pm. Located at Interior Savings Centre. Free admission.

25th Business Excellence Awards

Chamber of Commerce Event
October 23, 2010

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards is celebrating its 25th Birthday in 2010! Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Business Excellence Awards are a high profile, prestigious accomplishment for Kamloops businesses.

More details available soon!

 

Construction Sites Exhibition Tours @ the KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
October 28, 2010
Join Annette Hurtig and Craig Willms for a guided tour of the Construction Sites exhibition. The treatment of identity and place in works by artists such as Diyan Achjadi, Rebecca Belmore, Allyson Clay, Andy Fabo, Jim Logan, Ken Lum, Al McWilliams, Nan Duc Nguyen, Sharon Yuen, Jin-me Yoon and Tania Willard will be analyzed and discussed. From 7-8:30pm.

Kamloops Woodworkers Guild Show and Sale

Local Market Shows, Festivals & Fairs
November 5, 2010 - November 7, 2010
The Kamloops Woodworkers Guild presents its 6th Annual Show and Sale and the Crystal Ballroom at Hotel 540 (formerly The Executive Inn). Free admission!

Hours: Fri: 5pm - 9pm; Sat:10am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 3pm.

FMI: 250.376.9568

Construction Sites Exhibition Tours @ the KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
November 6, 2010
Join Annette Hurtig and Craig Willms for a guided tour of the Construction Sites exhibition. The treatment of identity and place in works by artists such as Diyan Achjadi, Rebecca Belmore, Allyson Clay, Andy Fabo, Jim Logan, Ken Lum, Al McWilliams, Nan Duc Nguyen, Sharon Yuen, Jin-me Yoon and Tania Willard will be analyzed and discussed. From 1 - 2:30pm

Chamber Music Series presents Anniversaries

Arts, Culture & Music
November 6, 2010
The Kamloops Symphony Chamber Music Series presents Anniveraries at the Kamloops Convention Centre at 7:30pm. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

Christmas in the Gallery @ The KAG

Arts, Culture & Music
November 13, 2010 - December 24, 2010
It’s Christmas in the Gallery once again and the Store doubles in size to accommodate a wonderful array of products from across B.C. and Canada that are “handmade for the holidays”. You will find a unique selection of jewellery, ceramics, glass, home decor, textiles and more from regional artists and designers.

Kamloops Symphony present Eastern Echoes @ The Sagebrush

Arts, Culture & Music
November 13, 2010 - November 14, 2010
Music from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany and Canada includes one of the all-time great violin concertos - lively and colourful music. Performance at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and FMI call 250.372.5000

WCT presents A Christmas Carol

Arts, Culture & Music
November 25, 2010 - December 7, 2010
Western Canada Theatre brings you a Christmas Carol, written by Jeremy Tow, based on the book by Charles Dickens, at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets call: 250.374-8483.

Lights in the Night Christmas Party @ the KAG

Special Event
November 25, 2010
The Store participates in the downtown Lights in the Night Christmas Party celebrations. Refreshments are provided. From 4 - 8pm

Wildlights @ The BC Wildlife Park

Special Event
December 10, 2010 - January 2, 2011
The 13th Annual Wildlights Celebration at the BC Wildlife Park!

Christmas with the KSO @ The Sagebrush Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
December 11, 2010 - December 12, 2010
A story from the time of Dickens, dances, musical humour, plenty of seasonal tunes and a new young Symphony award winner. The perfect Christmas treat. Performances at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

Kamloops Symphony presents Sing Along Messiah @ Calvary Community Church

Arts, Culture & Music
December 18, 2010
Join the Kamloops Symphony Chorus and add your voice to the glory of this perennial Christmas favourite. Performance at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

Kamloops Symphony presents The Magic of Vienna @ Sagebrush Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
January 14, 2011 - January 16, 2011
Vienna - the home of so many great composers. We chart their music from Mozart, through Brahms, to Strauss and Lanner with choice treats featuring Melanie Krueger\\\'s vocal virtuosity. Performances at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

WCT presents Billy Bishop Goes To War

Arts, Culture & Music
January 27, 2011 - February 5, 2011
Western Canada Theatre brings you Billy Bishop Goes To War, written and composed by John Gray with Eric Peterson at the Sagebrush Theatre. Starring Ryan Beil and Zachary Gray, John Gray\'s son. For tickets call: 250.374.5483

Kamloops Symphony presents Italianissimo @ The Sagebrush Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
February 11, 2011 - February 12, 2011
Quartetto Gelato - for over a decade this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and charismatic anecdotes. Quartetto Gelato thrills audiences with multi-instrument mastery and a brilliant operatic tenor. Italianissimo celebrates the music of Italy from Neapolitan songs to opera, gypsy, tango and music of the Italian cinema. Performances at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

Photography Workshop - Winter Landscapes and Ice Flows

Arts, Culture & Music
February 20, 2011
Winter can be an imposing time of year for people, but it can also lead to amazing images that will jump off the page for anyone willing to put in the effort. At Tranquille, where the Thompson River flows into Kamloops Lake, Kelly will lead you into an ethereal world of captivating ice flows and warm winter light. You will learn how to control exposures using filters, how to slow water and capture color, and how to use the bold and imposing ice flows in your composition for a dramatic touch. This is a half-day workshop starting at 6:00am and meeting at Old Tranquille (the main gate to Kamloops Lake). Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information.

Chamber Music Series presents Nature's Collage

Arts, Culture & Music
February 26, 2011
The Kamloops Symphony Chamber Music Series presents Nature\\\'s Collage at the Kamloops Convention Centre at 7:30pm. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

Kamloops Symphony presents Similia @ The Sagebrush Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
March 12, 2011 - March 13, 2011
It is said that a deep connection exists between twins. The Labrie sisters prove the point in their performance of the Concerto Tradicioneuvo for flute and guitar. Performances at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

WCT presents Mambo Italiano

Arts, Culture & Music
March 31, 2011 - April 9, 2011
Western Canada Theatre brings you Mambo Italiano by Steve Galluccio at the Sagebrush Theatre, the story of an oddball son and his boisterous Italian family. For tickets call 250.374.5483

Kamloops Symphony presents A Midsummer Night's Dream @ The Calvary Community Church

Arts, Culture & Music
April 2, 2011
A stunning mix of Shakespeare\\\'s words, Mendelssohn\\\'s music, singers and actors, plus the brilliant Italian Symphony. Performance at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church

Chamber Music Series presents French Romantics

Arts, Culture & Music
April 11, 2011
The Kamloops Symphony Chamber Music Series presents French Romantics at the Kamloops Convention Centre at 7:30pm. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

WCT presents Sexy Laundry

Arts, Culture & Music
April 14, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Western Canada Theatre brings you Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml at the Pavilion Theatre. After a fantastic showing in 2009/10, WCT brings back this hiliarious show for a second season! For tickets call 250.374.5483.

Kamloops Symphony Presents Cabaret @ The Sagebrush Theatre

Arts, Culture & Music
April 15, 2011 - April 16, 2011
Patricia O\'Callaghan is one of Canada\'s most versatile performers - opera, cabaret, Kurt Weill, Leonard Cohen and more. Prepare to be entertained. Performances at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. For tickets and info call 250.372.5000

2011 Western Canada Summer Games

Sports & Tournaments
August 5, 2011 - August 14, 2011
Canada\'s Tournament Capital will be hosting the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games in August of 2011. With over 20 sporting events you are bound to find something to watch!