Kristin Froneman

Billy Miner robs the stagecoach containing Rob Dinwoodie, Aja King, Ken Mather, Kevin Bader and Julia Zalit. The Cowboy Dinner show returns to O’Keefe Ranch every Friday starting July 1.

The bandit and postmaster meet at O’Keefe Ranch

Join Billy Miner, Cornelius O’Keefe and others at the Cowboy Dinner Show every Friday in July and August at O'Keefe Ranch.

Billy Miner robs the stagecoach containing Rob Dinwoodie, Aja King, Ken Mather, Kevin Bader and Julia Zalit. The Cowboy Dinner show returns to O’Keefe Ranch every Friday starting July 1.
Vernon artist Windmills (Cory Myraas) is hoping to recoup some his losses from having his laptop computer stolen while he performed at the Heroes Shave It Off cancer fundraiser during the Sunshine Festival Saturday.

Windmills hopes to keep moving after computer stolen

Vernon musician Cory Myraas (aka Windmills) had his laptop computer, containing all his music files, stolen during a cancer fundraiser.

Vernon artist Windmills (Cory Myraas) is hoping to recoup some his losses from having his laptop computer stolen while he performed at the Heroes Shave It Off cancer fundraiser during the Sunshine Festival Saturday.
Vernon artist Laura Ashton is showing her wildlife and botanical paintings in the exhibition, Flora and Fauna, at Ratio Coffee and Pastry. An opening reception takes place Friday, June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Get a taste for flora and fauna at Ratio in Vernon

Laura Ashton shows her botanical and wildlife paintings at Ratio Coffee and Pastry.

Vernon artist Laura Ashton is showing her wildlife and botanical paintings in the exhibition, Flora and Fauna, at Ratio Coffee and Pastry. An opening reception takes place Friday, June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Missoula Children’s Theatre is back at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for its week-long theatre camp for children ages six to 18. Its production of The Frog Prince, featuring local children, is July 9 at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.

Camp offers theatrical experience for kids

Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning to Vernon to help stage The Frog Prince.

Missoula Children’s Theatre is back at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre for its week-long theatre camp for children ages six to 18. Its production of The Frog Prince, featuring local children, is July 9 at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Linda Wadley is hosting an opening reception at her new Moods and Motions Art Studio and Gallery at 1805 39th Ave. in East Hill, Thursday, June 23 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Vernon artist hosts a vernissage to open new studio

Linda Wadley is welcoming the public to help christen her new Moods and Motions Art Studio in Vernon's East Hill.

Linda Wadley is hosting an opening reception at her new Moods and Motions Art Studio and Gallery at 1805 39th Ave. in East Hill, Thursday, June 23 from 2 to 7 p.m.

AT RANDOM: Thanks, David

Guitar teacher provided leadership and mentorship

Jack Garton plays his accordion with the Demon Squadron when they headline the BX Soul Dance, June 24 in Vernon.

Dance in the BX features some soulful and lively acts

Jack Garton and the Demon Squadron join other acts for the inaugural outdoor BX Soul Dance in Vernon, June 24.

Jack Garton plays his accordion with the Demon Squadron when they headline the BX Soul Dance, June 24 in Vernon.
The Caetani Cultural Centre launches its Summer Music Series Sunday, June 26 with performaces by local up-and-coming acts Shaughnessy Rose, Armonia (above) and //AMISTAD//.

Music moves outdoors for summer

The Caetani Cultural Centre is another historical venue in Greater Vernon hosting an outdoor music series.

The Caetani Cultural Centre launches its Summer Music Series Sunday, June 26 with performaces by local up-and-coming acts Shaughnessy Rose, Armonia (above) and //AMISTAD//.
Carli Berry/Morning Star Sax player Gary Clark and guitarist Paul Robertson of local band 6 Shades of Grey, who played Lumby Days on the weekend, is the first band to headline the Valley First Music in the Park series, taking place Friday, June 17 at Armstrong’s Memorial Park.

Sunny skies wanted for Armstrong’s Music in the Park

Summer evenings in Armstrong are about to get a little more lively with the return of Valley First Music in the Park.

Carli Berry/Morning Star Sax player Gary Clark and guitarist Paul Robertson of local band 6 Shades of Grey, who played Lumby Days on the weekend, is the first band to headline the Valley First Music in the Park series, taking place Friday, June 17 at Armstrong’s Memorial Park.
Fort McMurray’s Sentimental Gentlemen Rob Eustis (left, drums), Mackenzie Walas (vocals and guitar), Jeremy Connell (bass) and Joe Howes (guitar) continue on their cross-Canada tour, which stops at Grindrod’s Riverfront Pub Monday, June 20.

Fort McMurray fire doesn’t deter Sentimental Gentlemen from touring

Fort McMurray quartet continues to tour despite fire in their hometown and stops in Grindrod’s Riverfront Pub to perform Monday, June 20.

Fort McMurray’s Sentimental Gentlemen Rob Eustis (left, drums), Mackenzie Walas (vocals and guitar), Jeremy Connell (bass) and Joe Howes (guitar) continue on their cross-Canada tour, which stops at Grindrod’s Riverfront Pub Monday, June 20.
Carriage House Performing Arts Troupe members Emily Sabados, left, playing the part of Nadir the gentle horse, and Melody Fagerlund, in the part of Snow the timeless owl, bring The Web of Unity to life at the Vernon Community Music School.

New performing arts troupe weaves a story of intrigue

A new student performance troupe has brought an original theatrical production to life at the Vernon Community Music School.

Carriage House Performing Arts Troupe members Emily Sabados, left, playing the part of Nadir the gentle horse, and Melody Fagerlund, in the part of Snow the timeless owl, bring The Web of Unity to life at the Vernon Community Music School.
Vernon’s Jaime Kerr, who studies with Lisa Schofield at Diversity Dance, has recently been recognized with first-place awards at dance competitions in Lake Louise and Whistler.

Vernon dancer makes a move forwards

World renowned dance professionals are making a song and dance about soon-to-be Seaton grad Jaime Kerr.

Vernon’s Jaime Kerr, who studies with Lisa Schofield at Diversity Dance, has recently been recognized with first-place awards at dance competitions in Lake Louise and Whistler.
The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defence Traditional Band, a featured artist at this year’s Okanagan Military Tattoo, July 23 and 24, performs on traditional instruments including large drums known as modums.

Okanagan Military Tattoo welcomes Korean visitors

The fourth annual Okanagan Military Tattoo at Vernon’s Kal Tire Place, July 23 and 24, is becoming an international event.

The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defence Traditional Band, a featured artist at this year’s Okanagan Military Tattoo, July 23 and 24, performs on traditional instruments including large drums known as modums.
Caravan Farm Theatre’s Courtenay Dobbie, in front of Caravan’s cookshack bearing the image of Bill Miner, gets ready for the Hands Up! event at the farm Saturday, June 18.

Hands up for Caravan Farm’s Our Town

The outdoor theatre is saddling up for its summer production with a Bill Miner-inspired fundraiser.

Caravan Farm Theatre’s Courtenay Dobbie, in front of Caravan’s cookshack bearing the image of Bill Miner, gets ready for the Hands Up! event at the farm Saturday, June 18.
Fulton drama students Ashton Contis (left), Alexandra Skrinnikoff, David Kane, Josh Ivanoff, Lisa Wilkens and Brianna Buksa enact a scene from The Government Inspector, which takes the stage in the small gym at Clarence Fulton Secondary School June 9 to 11.

Fulton farce is ready for its inspection

Clarence Fulton Secondary drama students get ready to stage Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector.

Fulton drama students Ashton Contis (left), Alexandra Skrinnikoff, David Kane, Josh Ivanoff, Lisa Wilkens and Brianna Buksa enact a scene from The Government Inspector, which takes the stage in the small gym at Clarence Fulton Secondary School June 9 to 11.
Okanagan College English instructor Hannah Calder has just released her second novel, Piranesi’s Figures, and is reading from the book at a launch party Thursday, June 2 at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Figuratively speaking: Vernon author releases new novel

Okanagan College English instructor Hannah Calder has released her second novel, Piranesi’s Figures, published by New Star Books.

Okanagan College English instructor Hannah Calder has just released her second novel, Piranesi’s Figures, and is reading from the book at a launch party Thursday, June 2 at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
Katie Beatty as Prospera (standing, centre) and her spirits cast a spell on lovers Ferdinand (Jordan Mathie) and Miranda (Chelsea Tansey). The Seaton students are staging Shakespeare’s The Tempest  at the school’s 27th Street Theatre June 6 to 11.

Vernon students find themselves on Shakespeare’s island

The Bard’s famous last words are immortalized in Seaton production of The Tempest.

Katie Beatty as Prospera (standing, centre) and her spirits cast a spell on lovers Ferdinand (Jordan Mathie) and Miranda (Chelsea Tansey). The Seaton students are staging Shakespeare’s The Tempest  at the school’s 27th Street Theatre June 6 to 11.
Core cast members of Valley Vocal Arts/Big Apple Productions’ Beauty and the Beast perform in the Disney musical at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre June 2 to 5.

A tale as old as time

Be their guest when Big Apple Productions, Valley Vocal Arts stages Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 2 to 5 in Vernon.

Core cast members of Valley Vocal Arts/Big Apple Productions’ Beauty and the Beast perform in the Disney musical at Vernon’s Powerhouse Theatre June 2 to 5.
Luis Fuentes is in Coldstream staying at the historic Mackie Lake House as the latest artist-in-residence. His paintings will be shown at the Vernon Public Art Gallery as part of his residency.

Peruvian artist has a room with a view

Luis Fuentes, from Arequip, Peru, is the first international artist to take up residency at the Mackie Lake House in Coldstream.

Luis Fuentes is in Coldstream staying at the historic Mackie Lake House as the latest artist-in-residence. His paintings will be shown at the Vernon Public Art Gallery as part of his residency.
Vernon artist Bryan Ryley stands in front of his painting, Shopping in Baghdad, part of his Four Corners series that is currently up on the walls of Triumph Coffee in Vernon.

Journey has artist crossing many boundaries

From the Revolutionaries to the Four Corners, to Nordstrom department stores across North America, Bryan Ryley’s art is an exploration.

Vernon artist Bryan Ryley stands in front of his painting, Shopping in Baghdad, part of his Four Corners series that is currently up on the walls of Triumph Coffee in Vernon.