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Andrew Smith Trio will headline West sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ free Music in the Park concert on Friday.

A sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ musiciansa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ new album will redefine the alt-R&B scene, according to his promoters.

Blues enthusiasts and music lovers are in for a treat at this Fridaysa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ free Music in the Park concert at Memorial Park in West sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

Tonight, one of Shakespeare's best comedies arrives at Spearhead Winery for the open-air performance of Much Ado sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Nothing.

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Jett Klyne experienced something most young actors never will… the chance to watch his own movie in his hometown theatre.

This week marks the turning point of summer and the celebration of Canada's Birthday. There is so much happening in our valley, I hope that we all get out and support creative influences that help shape and mould our positive psyche because the Okanagan is our happy place and we are so bless…

Itsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ the holiday season which means itsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ the holiday cookie season. Hooray! This means I will probably bake as much as I eat but that is ok! It is, after all, the holiday season and one must be festive right?

Hello crocuses and snowdrops! I could not be happier to see these happy little plants peek through the soil heralding the official arrival of spring.

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Diana Krall, Dean Brody, Lyle Lovett, Colin James, and Sarah McLachlan have been lined up to perform this summer at Mission Hill Winerysa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 900-seat outdoor amphitheatre

UBC Okanagansa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ annual Art on the Line fundraiser brings the community together for an evening of chance, good luck and local art.

Crossing Creek Community Theatresa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sixth staged show, Gladys in Wonderland, presented Feb. 16-20 at the Westbank Lions Community Hall, was a change in direction from the usual screwball comedies offered by the troupe.

Celebrate the season with joyous song as the Spectrum Singers under the direction of Kim Kleineberg return to their preferred venue at St. Michaelsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Cathedral to present their holiday concert series, Music of the Night: a winter evening of songs, Dec. 9 and 10.

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Where the Leaves Fall Purple, the first audio drama series in the Okanagan, is a mystery/thriller with strong ties to West sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ that is gaining international attention. 

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Last full moon, I found myself in the North Okanagan out in the orchard with live music in the air. Branches bowed heavy with fruit, their sweetness flowing into my glass as Jasmine Wong led a tasting at BX Press Cidery.

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Opera sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ praises were sung in every key and tone about their mainstage production of Beatrice et Benedict. 

Mexicosa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ proggy alt-rock outfit Lost Nebula will bring their Canadian tour to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ next month. The band is slated to play sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Jackknife Pub on Aug. 2.

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There were tears and an impromptu opera performance at the unveiling of a sculpture depicting a settler woman and an Indigenous woman smiling and sharing a cup of tea.

Four major country acts will appear in one show at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on Nov. 17.

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From the director of the Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet, Elvis is an impossibly spectacular musical biopic that could only come from Baz Luhrmann. While it too often sacrifices substance in favour of style, Elvis is nevertheless a standout movie.

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Students from Sensisyusten School were excited to finally see their art work as a mural project years in the making was unveiled Monday afternoon on the Westside.

Tickets for Béatrice et Bénédict are now on sale. The Opera sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ mainstage production runs for three performances from Aug. 18-21, at the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Community Theatre.

VERNON — The gardens are getting spruced up while colourful works of art are being delivered in time for the Caetani Centresa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ annual fundraiser.

A talented teenage singer-songwriter from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has landed his first record deal. Fifteen-year-old Scotty Berg has signed with Canadian label Predominant Studios.

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Janel Rae has released a new single.

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UBC Okanagan Gallery is hosting a special performance and display by this springsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ artist in residence Manuel Axel Strain.

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This video shows an off-duty sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ RCMP officer going to the aid of a colleague who was having difficulty arresting a suspect. The video was filmed by the off-dutry officer's wife.