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Along Those Lines at the Kamloops Art Gallery | |
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| All Categories Jan 16, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010  | The Kamloops Art Gallery is delighted to announce its first exhibition of the new decade: Along Those Lines brings together two bodies of work exploring use of line by Kamloops-based artists Myrna Giesbrecht and Meg Waterous. It runs in The Cube from January 16 to March 21, 2010. Myrna GiesbrechtÂ’s Lingering Lines series explores line, colour, form and texture through a variety of textile techniques. These works are presented like paintings, mounted on canvas stretchers and hung on the gallery walls. Megs WaterousÂ’ Path of a Line series consists of ceramic wall-mounted sculptural forms and vessels. In these works she emphasizes flowing lines and a relationship to the human body. The artists utilize diverse materials to explore the creation of line. |
"Filter" at the Kamloops Art Gallery | |
| All Categories Jan 30, 2010 - Apr 04, 2010 | Gallery Under Glass: Christine Stalker's installations are assembled from accumulations of discarded objects and materials. For Filter, she uses stained bands of leftover painter's canvas and shreds of screens. Christine is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University's Bachelor of Fine Arts class of 2009. |
High on a Hill @ Arnica | |
| All Categories Mar 05, 2010 - Apr 03, 2010 | Arnica Artist Run Centre features High on a Hill, mixed media performance by Halifax artist Lisa Lipton at The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. FMI: arnicajniven@gmail.com |
Craig Kielburger in Kamloops! | |
| All Categories Mar 10, 2010 - Apr 21, 2010  | Have you always wanted to make a difference? Here’s your chance to help rebuild Haiti! Investors Group presents ‘The World Needs Your Kid: How to raise children who care and contribute’. Wednesday April 21st, four time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Craig Kielburger will speak and inspire the crowd at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets are just a $15 donation or a $55 donation for a family of 4 and are available by calling Investors Group at 372-2955. 50% of the proceeds will go to Free The Children’s efforts in Haiti; 50% will go to our local international development organization, Developing World Connections for their efforts to rebuild Haiti. Contact Shalen Curle at (250) 372-2955 or shalen.curle@investorsgroup.com. |
Science as Art @ The Kamloops Museum | |
| All Categories Mar 10, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010 | The Kamloops Museum and Archives presents a temporary exhibit from Kelowna: Science as Art: Botanical Illustrations of Canadian Tree Fruit Varieties. FMI: 250.828.3576 |
Western Canada Theatre Presents Audible | |
| All Categories Mar 11, 2010 - Mar 20, 2010 | By: Cayman Duncan
Location: Pavilion Theatre Tickets at Kamloops LIVE! Box Office, ph. 250-374-5483 or visit 1025 Lorne Street Monday & Tuesday - 7:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday - 8:00pm, No Show Sunday |
Kate Maki and Brent Randall | |
| All Categories Mar 17, 2010 | Songstress Kate Maki and Brent Randall of the Pinecones team-up for a tour promoting their new recordings. They perform March 17 at The Art We Are, 322 Victoria Street. |
Medieval Movie Matinees at the Museum | |
| All Categories Mar 18, 2010 | Come to the Museum and enjoy a movie!
Todays movie: Becket (1964) Showtime: 3pm Cost: Adult $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children $2. |
Art Pruce @ Hoodoos | |
| All Categories Mar 18, 2010 | Country music star Art Pruce plays live at Hoodoos from 6 - 8pm. Call 250.828.9404 |
Ryan McMahon @ Pogue Mahone | |
| All Categories Mar 18, 2010 | Ryan McMahon live at Pogue Mahone |
Mostly Marley @ The Grotto | |
| All Categories Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 20, 2010 | Come check out the live music of Mostly Marley at the Blue Grotto
Tickets available at the door. For more information call 250-372-9901 |
Kamloops Boat Show | |
| All Categories Mar 19, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010 | Come down to the Kamloops Boat Show.
Get on the water this summer! Located inside the Soccer Quest building. For more information please call 250-828-0858 |
Dale Rasmussen live @ Chances | |
| All Categories Mar 19, 2010 | Come enjoy the live music of Dale Rasmussen at Chances Barside Lounge & Grill from 7pm - 10pm. |
Choral Parade | |
| All Categories Mar 20, 2010 | BC Living Arts presents a Choral Parade March 20 at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church. Tickets by donation at the door.
Featuring: Desert Sounds Harmony Chorus, Folk of Note, Kamloops Choristers, Kamloops Happy Choristers, Men's Gospel Choir, Serious Options, Vivace Choral and more! |
Barra MacNeils in Concert! | |
| All Categories Mar 20, 2010 | Widely regarded as one of the best live acts in the Celtic world, the Barra MacNeils will be in concert for one show only at the Kamloops Convention Centre Dinner Theatre on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Tickets are $52.50 Get tickets by calling ORA Restaurant Lounge at 250-372-5312. |
Trevor Caswell @ The Barnhartvale Coffeehouse | |
| All Categories Mar 20, 2010 | The Barnhartvale Coffeehouse presents Kamloops' own folk and blues singer Trevor Caswell. Doors open at 7pm at Barnhartvale Hall. FMI: 250.573.5719 |
The Malibu Knights & Venice Queen @ Pogue Mahone | |
| All Categories Mar 20, 2010 | The Malibu Knights and Venice Queen live at Pogue Mahone |
Alamagokus @ The Art We Are | |
| All Categories Mar 20, 2010 | Alamagokus performs an acoustic show March 20 at 6pm at The Art We Are. |
Conversations with Spirits | |
| All Categories Mar 21, 2010 | The Art We Are (201- 322 Victoria St) hosts Conversations with Spirits, Sunday morning meditations with Therese Dorer. Cost $15. Register by calling 250-578-8437 or email tdorer@shaw.ca. 11am - 1pm |
Guided Tours at the Kamloops Art Gallery | |
| All Categories Mar 21, 2010 | Writer, curator and art historian Lisa Henderson conducts four guided tours of the exhibition Two Visions. Henderson discusses the context of the exhibition, the importance of Emily Carr and Jack Shadbolt and how these two cultural icons influenced art in the BC and further afield. Admission included in gallery admission. Starts at 1:30pm. |
Stand-up Comedy Night @ Heroes Pub | |
| All Categories Mar 24, 2010 | Heroes Pub at Thompson Rivers University will become a comedy club for one night only on Wednesday, March 24. Four comedians hit the stage for an evening of laughs. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. The doors are open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. Come on out to enjoy some drink specials and jokes. |
Fallan Soldier @ Pogue Mahone | |
| All Categories Mar 25, 2010 | Fallan Soldier (hip hop) with Basic Value and Rephraze at Pogue Mahone |
Johnson Sandwich @ Hoodoos | |
| All Categories Mar 25, 2010 | Acoustic Sister Folk & Rock Duo Johnson Sandwich plays live at Hoodoos from 6-8pm. Call 250.828.9404. |
Margit Bull live @ Chances | |
| All Categories Mar 26, 2010 | Come enjoy the live music of Margit Bull at Chances Barside Lounge & Grill from 7pm - 10pm. |
China Trade 2010 Workshop | |
| All Categories Mar 26, 2010  | China Trade 2010 Workshop Meet your Federal and Provincial Trade Team in China
Venture Kamloops is pleased to invite all businesses interested in exploring the vast opportunities available to Kamloops companies in the growing China market. Meet Federal and Provincial trade officers from Guangzhou and learn how your business can take advantage of the opportunities China has available. Businesses that have expressed serious interest in expanding into the Chinese market are strongly recommended to attend this valuable workshop. Date:    Friday March 26, 2010             11:50am – 2:30PM Where: Kamloops Convention Centre            1250 Rogers Way Salon A Cost:    $25.00 (including lunch)Contact Cindy at cindy@venturekamloops.com or (250) 828-6818 for tickets |
Swing Dance @ The KCC | |
| All Categories Mar 26, 2010 | Swing Dance featuring Company B Jazz Band, Kamloops Big Band and Clearwater Secondary Jazz Band at the Kamloops Convention Centre Ballroom. Friday March 26, at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30). Tickets are $22 and available at ORA Restaurant Lounge, online at www.ticketweb.ca, by calling 888.222.6608 or at the door. |
Jerry Newport | |
| All Categories Mar 26, 2010  | Jerry Newport, an author with Aspergers Sundrome and inspiration from the film Mozart and the Whale, speaks at a fundraising dinner for the Chris Rose Therapy Centre at the TRU Grand Hall. Tickets are $75 - call 376-6494. |
Kamloops Symphony presents | |
| All Categories Mar 27, 2010 | A retrospective of the great British composers from Purcell to Britten. The superb Kamloops Symphony Chorus performs the glorious Te deum by Handel. Saturday 7:30 pm at the Calvary Community Church. Call 250-372-5000 for tickets or more information. |
House & Home Residential Construction Trade Show | |
| All Categories Mar 27, 2010 | The Canadian Home BuildersÂ’ Association Central Interior in partnership with Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre and BC Hydro Power Smart present the Fourth Annual House & Home Residential Construction Trade Show on Saturday March 27th at the Kamloops Convention Centre from 10am to 5pm. The House Smart Guy, Shell Busey will be giving two seminars throughout the day. Also featured at this venue is the Fourth Annual First Time Home Buyers Seminar at 2pm in the Columbia Room. Pre-registration is required for this free seminar, please call Lindy at 250-828-8853 to register. |
The Kamloops Photo Arts Club presents Ted Grant | |
| All Categories Mar 27, 2010 | THE KAMLOOPS PHOTO ARTS CLUB Presents TED GRANT Canada's Premier Photojournalist. (www.tedgrantphoto.com) On Sunday, March 27, at 2pm at the Thompson Rivers University Alumni Theater.
Tickets $15 each or $10 for TRU Students and are available at Kamloops Live Box Office information: (250) 374-5483 *NOTE: Box office hours are 12 pm - 6 pm Mon to Sat |
Fourth Annual First Time Home Buyers Seminar | |
| All Categories Mar 27, 2010 | The Canadian Home BuildersÂ’ Association Central Interior in partnership BMO Bank of Montreal present the Fourth Annual First Time Home Buyers Seminar. This FREE seminar is at the Kamloops Convention Centre in the Columbia Room at 2pm. Pre-registration is required for this free seminar, please call Lindy at 250-828-8853 or Bill at 250-828-8848 to register. |
Sugar Shack Party | |
| All Categories Mar 27, 2010 | The Francophone Association hosts the annual Sugar Shack Party at McQueen Lake Environment Centre. Activities start at 2pm. come and savour the uniqueness of maple toffee followed by a tradition supper. FMI and tickets call 250.376.6060 |
Scully and the Mulders Perform | |
| All Categories Mar 27, 2010 | Scully and the Mulders with special guests Jelly Switch perform March 27, from 7.30 to midnight at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Admisiion $8. |
Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament | |
| All Categories Mar 31, 2010 - Apr 04, 2010  | The 42nd Annual KIBIHT is back for all you players and fans looking to enjoy some great hockey! Games will be played throught the city. For more information follow the link provided below. |
New Orleans Murder Mystery | |
| All Categories Mar 31, 2010 | Kamloops Fusion Rotaract is hosting a New Orleans Murder Mystery March 31 at Cactus Jacks. The evening will include dinner and Richard Graham's Bourbon Street Review will provide the music. And of course the main event will be trying to solve who committed murder most foul! Tickets are $40 and available at Investor's Group 250-372-2955, or email kamloopsfusionrotaract@gmail.com. |
Western Canada Theatre Presents Skydive | |
| All Categories Apr 01, 2010 - Apr 10, 2010 | By Kevin Kerr
Location: Sagebrush Theatre Tickets at Kamloops LIVE! Box Office, phone 250-3745483 or visit 1025 Lorne Street Monday & Tuesday - 7:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday - 8:00pm, No Show Sunday |
Easter Eggs-citement at the BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories Apr 02, 2010 - Apr 05, 2010 | Family fun weekend with 150,000 Easter egg give away and entertainment at the BC Wildlife Park. |
Panel Discussion @ the KAG | |
| All Categories Apr 03, 2010 | Panel discussion: TRUTH or FICTION? is a pre-exhibition opening event where the artists will discuss their views on history and its uncertainties and how these manifest in their work. From 1-3pm at Ken Lepin and Tricia Sellmer Studios. |
Jason Schwab @ The KAG | |
| All Categories Apr 03, 2010 - May 23, 2010 | How To Get Things Done by Jason Schwab runs in The Cube at the Kamloops Art Gallery from April 3 - May 23. |
Easter Eggstravaganza - Big Pine BMX | |
| All Categories Apr 03, 2010 | Come on out for the first Big Pine BMX race of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Kamloops Symphony presents Sagewinds | |
| All Categories Apr 09, 2010 | Enjoy Catharine Dochstader, Flute, Morgan Zentner, Oboe, Sally Arai, Clarinet, Olivia Martin, Bassoon, Edmund House, French Horn & Naomi Cloutier, Piano. Programme: Poulenc (Sextuor), Glinka (Trio Pathétique) & Dring (Trio). Friday 7:30 pm, Calvary Community Church. Call 250-374-5483 for tickets and more information. |
Emerging Artists Show | |
| All Categories Apr 09, 2010 - May 01, 2010 | The fourth annual Emerging Artists Show in conjunction with the Daily News Boogie and in partnership with St. Ann's Academy students from Ms. Glossop's art program. The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. |
Harry Manx Live | |
| All Categories Apr 10, 2010 | Live at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Apr 10, 2010 | Come on out for the second Big Pine BMX race of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Steel Magnolias | |
| All Categories Apr 14, 2010 - Apr 17, 2010 | Performing Arts Westsyde presents Steel Magnolias April 14-17 at Westsyde Secondary. Tickets $10, available at Westsyde Secondary or at the door. |
Medieval Movie Matinee at the Museum | |
| All Categories Apr 15, 2010 | Come to the Museum and enjoy a movie!
Todays movie: Ivanhoe (1952) Showtime: 3pm Cost: Adult $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children $2. |
Keystone Cup | |
| All Categories Apr 15, 2010 - Apr 18, 2010 | The Keystone Cup is a six team tournament to crown the Western Canadian Junior B Champion. League champions from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Ontario and the host team will compete for the 2010 Championship. Tickets can be purchased by calling 250.376.0990 or by email at dewar@vip.net. |
TNSC National Juried Art Show | |
| All Categories Apr 16, 2010 - Apr 25, 2010 | The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Open Federation Show at the historic Kamloops Courthouse Centre for the Arts. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Free admission. Reception and Awards Ceremony Thursday April 15th,7-9pm. Awards Jurors: Janice Robertson, SFCA; Tatjana Mirkov Popoviki, SFCA; and Teressa Bernard,S FCA. Daily members demos starting Sunday April 18th. TNSC FUNDRAISER Appies and Dance Friday April 16th Music by David Langevin and the Blues Jumpers, at the Ukrainian Hall 725 York Street. Tickets (limited) $20 ($25 at the door)Includes Silent Auction and live auction. Call/email Cathie Peters 250-828-0190 or jb.peters@shaw.ca |
David Langevin and the Blues Jumpers | |
| All Categories Apr 16, 2010 | The Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists fundraiser dance with David Langevin and the Blues Jumpers at the Ukrainian Hall on April 16. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. FMI or tickets call Cathie Peters at 250.828.0190 or jbpeters@shaw.ca |
Kamloops Symphony presents Big Screen, Small Orchestra | |
| All Categories Apr 17, 2010 | Silent films by Charlie Chaplin shown on a big screen are fabulous and the live music written by Carl Davis is a perfect fit. Experience some hilarious moments from the history of cinema. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. Call 250-372-5000 for tickets or more information. |
Kate Garrett-Petts and Emily Hope @ The KAG | |
| All Categories Apr 17, 2010 - Jun 12, 2010 | Deep Search by Kate Garrett-Petts and Emily Hope is at the Gallery Under Glass at the Kamloops Art Gallery from April 17 to June 12. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Apr 17, 2010 | Come on out for the third Big Pine BMX race of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Never 2 Late @ The Barnhartvale Coffee House | |
| All Categories Apr 17, 2010 | The final Coffee House for this season will be held at the Barnhartvale Hall on Saturday April 17th. The Feature Act will be Never 2 Late, a 4 piece local cover band. They will play an eclectic mix of pop and light rock, "oldies but goodies". Bring the family out for some great music and home baked goodies. Doors 7pm; Music 7:30pm; Admission still only $4; children and "Open Mic" performing musicians are free. To volunteer and for info please call Cherryl at 250-573-5719 |
Okanagan All Pro Wrestling | |
| All Categories Apr 17, 2010 | The Okanagan All Pro Wrestling makes its debut in Kamloops! OAPQ is the newest promotion in Western Canada, and plans to offer family entertainment with a touch of the wild side. The event will be held at the Pavilion Theatre. Tickets are $15 and available at Kamloops Live! Box Office - 250.374.5483. |
Arts & Culture Week | |
| All Categories Apr 18, 2010 - Apr 24, 2010 | Arts & Culture week celebrations. |
Downtown Artwalk | |
| All Categories Apr 19, 2010 - May 24, 2010 | Kamloops Arts Council presents the Downtown Artwalk. FMI: 250.372.7323 |
Can-Ital Ladies Dinner & Fashion Show | |
| All Categories Apr 21, 2010 | Can-Ital Ladies annual spring dinner and fashion show takes place on April 21 at 6:30pm at the Colombo Hall. Tickets are $35 and available at Genesis. |
Body Beautiful, Art Redefined | |
| All Categories Apr 22, 2010 | The Kamloops Arts Council presents Body Beautiful, Art Redefined. FMI 250.372.7323 |
Mental As Anything | |
| All Categories Apr 23, 2010 | Ron James brings his comedy show Mental As Anything to the Sagebrush Theatre April 23 at 8:00pm. Tickets available at the Kamloops Live Box Office. |
Gateway Property Management Corporation Open House | |
| All Categories Apr 24, 2010 | Gateway Property Management Corporation presents "Kamloops Property Management Industry Open House". This Open House is FREE for the general public to provide valuable information on services and products available to all property owners. Suppliers and service providers experienced in the field will be on-site to assist with all your property needs. Free seminars will be presented by experts in the industry on various topics. This Open House will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9am - 5pm, at the Coast Canadian Inn (The Colonnade Room) located at 339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops. Seminar pre-registration recommended as space limited. To register, please contact Rennae Sarver 250.372.1231 or email: rsarver@gatewaypm.com. |
Race the Ranch | |
| All Categories Apr 24, 2010 - Apr 25, 2010 | Race the Ranch BC Cup Down hill.
The DH Course is 1.4km long, dropping 143 meters, using established DH trails in the Kamloops Bike Ranch. Pre-register online at www.cyclingbc.net |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Apr 24, 2010 | Come on out for the fourth Big Pine BMX race of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Gun & Antique Show & Sale | |
| All Categories Apr 24, 2010 - Apr 25, 2010 | Kamloops Target Sports Association 27th Annual Kamloops Gun & Antique Show & Sale comes to the McArthur Island Sports Centre. Dont miss out!
Admission $6 - Adult and $4 Seniors. 12 and under free! Free parking and ATM on site |
Opera-licious | |
| All Categories Apr 24, 2010 | Opera-licious at the Kamloops Convention Centre is a delicious offering of dinner and opera courtesy of BC Living Arts, featuring Alan Corbishley, Peter Collins and Lambroula Pappas. Tickets are $75 for non-members or $70 for members available in advance until April 21 at the Kamloops Live! Box Office 250.374.LIVE |
Photography Workshop - The Magic of Water | |
| All Categories Apr 25, 2010 | Join Kelly at Chase Creek to discover how to capture the intimacy and essence of water in your imagery. From large landscapes to the tiniest droplets, Kelly will show you how to use the proper techniques and vision to bring awe-inspiring images home. This is a half day workshop, starting at 8:00am at the Chase Creek rest area. Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. |
Mark Sullivan Show | |
| All Categories Apr 30, 2010 | B.C. Old Time FiddlersÂ’ Association, Kamloops Branch #12 present Canadian Champion Fiddler Mark Sullivan 7:30 pm APRIL 30th at St. John Vianney Church Hall, 2826 Bank Road (Westsyde) in Kamloops. Tickets $ 15.00 each. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Coopers Foods - Lansdowne Village location only or at the SeniorsÂ’ Information Centre in Northills Shopping Centre on the North Shore. For further information call (250) 376-2330 or (250) 374-1838. |
Aaron Pritchett @ The KCC | |
| All Categories Apr 30, 2010 | Country star Aaron Pritchett plays at the Kamloops Convention Centre on April 30 from 8:00pm - 11:00pm. Tickets are $47.45. |
Kamloops Symphony Presents Joe Trio | |
| All Categories Apr 30, 2010 | Joe Trio is not your average piano trio. Their repertoire consists of the classics, new works and their own arrangements of popular, jazz and rock tunes – and they are not afraid to mix so many styles of music into a single piece it makes your head spin. Witty, charming and tremendously musical, Joe Trio leaves audiences with a new appreciation for classical music. Friday 7:30 pm, Calvary Community Church. Call 250-374-5483 for tickets and more information. |
Old Time Fiddle Competition | |
| All Categories May 01, 2010 | B.C. Old Time FiddlersÂ’ Association, Kamloops Branch #12 present the 26th Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest at St. John Vianney Church Hall, 2826 Bank Road (Westsyde) in Kamloops all day Saturday May 1, 2010. Preliminaries beginning at 11:00 A.M., $ 5.00. Evening finals (beginning approximately 6:00 P.M.) and dance following presentation of awards, $ 10.00. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Coopers Foods - Lansdowne Village location only or at the SeniorsÂ’ Information Centre in Northills Shopping Centre on the North Shore. For further information call (250) 374-1838 or (250) 376-2330. |
Kamloops Walks for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice | |
| All Categories May 01, 2010 | The Kamloops Walk for Peace, Environment and Social Justice begins with sign making, music and family activities in the morning at the Farmer's Market in the 200 Block of St. Paul Street. The walk starts at 12:30pm. |
The Daily News Boogie | |
| All Categories May 02, 2010 | Mark your calander for May 2,2010 for the annual Daily News Boogie at Riverside Park. Walk Run or Stroll. FMI www.dailynewsboogie.ca |
An Evening Soiree @ the KAG | |
| All Categories May 06, 2010 | An Evening Soiree with a Performance by Carol Sawyer at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Dress for a musical session and social gathering of friends, a bohemian twilight event. 7-9pm. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories May 08, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Mother's Day Celebration @ The BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories May 09, 2010 | Come celebrate Mother's Day at the BC Wildlife Park. |
Kamloops Symphony presents | |
| All Categories May 15, 2010 - May 16, 2010 | The sonorities of Nobles, the calm of Pärt, the beauty of Barber and the power of Sibelius, plus a Canadian violin virtuoso – all in one programme. Saturday 7:30 pm at the Sagebrush Theatre and Sunday 2:00 pm at the Salmon Arm Recreation Centre. Call 250-372-5000 for tickets or more information. |
The Home Tour: Architectural Spaces | |
| All Categories May 15, 2010 | Tour four exquisitely designed homes. Tickets $20 + GST |
George Thorogood & The Destroyers | |
| All Categories May 15, 2010 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers are LIVE at the Interior Savings Centre on May 15. Tickets are $47.50 for general admission or $44.50 for reserved stands. Available at the box office or Tickemaster outlets. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories May 15, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Medieval Movie Matinee at the Museum | |
| All Categories May 20, 2010 | Come to the Museum and enjoy a movie!
Todays movie: The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) Showtime: 3pm Cost: Adult $5, Seniors/Students $4, Children $2. |
32nd Annual KYSA Slurpee Cup | |
| All Categories May 21, 2010 - May 23, 2010 | Join other soccer teams from around the province at the 32nd Annual Slurpee Cup hosted by the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association from May 21-23, 2010. Competition is open to all boys and girls Rep/Select and Gold teams from U-12 up to U-18. Details and an on-line entry form are available at www.kysacup.com. Entry deadline is April 14, 2010! |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories May 22, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Victoria Day Weekend @ The BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories May 22, 2010 - May 24, 2010 | Come celebrate the Victoria Day weekend at the BC Wildlife Park with Safari Jeff and Shannon's "Great Green Adventure Show." |
Canadian Gymnastics Championships | |
| All Categories May 24, 2010 - May 30, 2010 | Kamloops will host the country's best gymnasts and trampolinist at the 2010 Canadian Championships May 24 - 30 at the Tournament Capital Centre. Contact the Kamloops Gymnastics / Trampoline Centre for sponsorship, volunteer, spectator, or general information. 250 374.6424. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories May 29, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Photography Workshop - Spring Flowers | |
| All Categories Jun 05, 2010 | Get down and dirty to get impressive spring flower imagery. Kelly will lead you into a new realm of flower photography, teaching you such things as macro work, clean and strong captures, the best compositions, color balance, handling contrast and exposure and a host of other secrets. This is a half-day workshop, starting at 5:30pm and meeting just past Batchelor Heights. Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Jun 05, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Jun 12, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Kamloops Strongest Man Competition | |
| All Categories Jun 19, 2010 | June 19 at McDonald Park on the North Shore, the event will feature strongmen in five men’s weight classes — ultra-lightweight, super-lightweight, lightweight, light-heavy, heavyweight and super-heavyweight. There will also be a masters division for those 40 years old and older, in addition to separate categories for women and teenagers. Kamloops Strongest Man will be held in support of the Kamloops Food Bank, with donations being accepted at the event itself. Registration costs $25 per person, and competitiors will be accepted until the day of the event. |
Kamloops Energy Fair | |
| All Categories Jun 19, 2010  | Come to the Kamloops Energy Fair on Saturday, June 19 at the McArthur Island Sports Centre. Open to the public from 10:00am - 4:00pm. FREE ADMISSION! Hosted by the BC Sustainable Energy Association
Save money and help the planet! •Trade show: see solar hot water, wind turbines, home energy advisors, and tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint in inexpensive ways. •Kids Corner for fun learning about energy •Speakers and workshops: find out how growing food in our community saves energy. •Green Energy Contest for student projects Contact us at energyfair@bcsea.org or 250) 318-6483. |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Jun 19, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Father's Day @ The BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories Jun 20, 2010 | Celebrate Father's Day at the BC Wildlife Park with "Herby's Rally" |
Big Pine BMX - Spring Series | |
| All Categories Jun 26, 2010 | Come on out for the Big Pine BMX races of the Spring Series.
Location: Juniper Ridge, Kamloops BC. The top of the Kamloops Bike Ranch on Highland Road. Contact: Brian or Kylye Holly @ kmusson@shaw.ca |
Opening Day of Wildlife Encounters | |
| All Categories Jun 26, 2010 | BC Wildlife Encounters Summer Festival starts. Daily free flying Birds of Prey demonstrations and animal feedings. |
End of School Family Weekend Bash | |
| All Categories Jun 26, 2010 - Jun 27, 2010 | End of School Family Weekend Bash at the BC Wildlife Park |
Mainstage 2010 | |
| All Categories Jul 02, 2010 - Jul 10, 2010 | Theatre BC's Annual Provincial Community Theatre Festival
This exciting event is the culmination of winning plays from Theatre BC Zone Festivals involving up to 10 Zones throughout the Province of BC.
FMI 250.828.3611 or m2010@theatrebc.org |
Intermontane Challenge 2010 | |
| All Categories Jul 26, 2010 - Jul 31, 2010 | The second annual Intermontane Challenge is back!
Come take part in this amazing 5 day race thats takes you through the most beautiful Kamloops single track terrain. Registration now open! |
BC Summer Swim Association Provincials | |
| All Categories Aug 16, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010 | Hosted by the Tsunami Summer Swim Club. Come on down to the Tournament Capital Centre to watch or for those participating and enjoy some great swimming action! |
Cirque du Soleil - Alegria | |
| All Categories Sep 01, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010 | Cirque du Soleil returns with Alegria.
Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster. Show takes place at the Interior Savings Centre. |
Grandparents Day @ the BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories Sep 12, 2010 | Grandparents Day at the BC Wildlife Park |
Photography Workshop - Fall Colors and Large Skies | |
| All Categories Oct 03, 2010 | Autumn in the Kamloops region is a beautiful time. Rich colors, blue skies and clean air make it perfect to explore and photograph the area. Join Kelly in the grasslands behing Batchelor Heights to learn about light control, vibrancy of color, micro scenes for an intimate touch and the incorporation of water, skies and wide-open spaces for extraordinary imagery. This is a half-day workshop starting at 3:30pm and meeting just past Batchelor Heights. Cost $75.00. Maximum 8 participants. Email Kelly at kfunk@telus.net for more information. |
Teddy Bear Picnic @ The BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories Oct 11, 2010 | Celebrate Thanksgiving at the BC Wildlife Park with the Teddy Bear Picnic! |
CCAA Golf Nationals | |
| All Categories Oct 12, 2010 - Oct 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 MenÂ’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. |
Boo at the Zoo @ the BC Wildlife Park | |
| All Categories Oct 29, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 | Check out the Halloween Celebrations at the BC Wildlife Park with Boo at the Zoo! |
Playing with Fire | |
| All Categories Oct 30, 2010 | Kamloop's premiere pottery and craft sale at the Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Roger's Way. This annual event features high quality BC artisans who will be showcasing pottery, weaving, metal work, jewellery, painting and much more. |
Photography Workshop - Winter Landscapes and Ice Flows | |
| All Categories Feb 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. |
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