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Cowork Penticton co-owner Jennifer Vincent (left) said partnerships with organizations and collaborations on projects provides a richness for their client’s experiences.

Small Business Month: Cowork is blooming in Penticton

Community is the heart and measure of Cowork Penticton's success

Cowork Penticton co-owner Jennifer Vincent (left) said partnerships with organizations and collaborations on projects provides a richness for their client’s experiences.
Carolyn Mark is promising a one-of-a-kind performance at the Dream Café  in Penticton on Oct. 18.

Carolyn Mark promises stellar show at Dream Café

Mark said she’s excited to have the chance to be among the many that have been featured in Penticton at the Dream Café.

Carolyn Mark is promising a one-of-a-kind performance at the Dream Café  in Penticton on Oct. 18.
Rita Chiarelli is performing at the Dream Café for three nights. The show is sold out for Sept. 26 and 27, but tickets are still available for Sept. 28.

Chiarelli sings the prison house blues

Canadian blues singer Rita Chiarelli's musical film project inspired hope to inmates serving life sentences.

Rita Chiarelli is performing at the Dream Café for three nights. The show is sold out for Sept. 26 and 27, but tickets are still available for Sept. 28.

APPIES & ENTREES: Uncorking friendships amongst the vines

Where there’s wine around, it’s likely I’ll be found.

Comedians armed with jokes for fundraiser evening

Comedians armed with jokes for fundraiser evening

On Sept. 27, comedians will be at the Barking Parrot for the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan’s annual fundraiser.

Comedians armed with jokes for fundraiser evening
Young paddlers ply the waters of Okanagan Lake this week in one of four of the original war canoes owned by the city and recently restored. The Steamfest Regatta and Antique Boat Show, Sept. 19 to 21, will feature a war canoe race highlighting the vessels and will be a fundraiser to help with costs of the restoration.

Steamfest Regatta hits Okanagan lake

Organizers of the Steamfest Regatta and Antique Boat Show running Sept. 19 to 21 hope to re-capture the aquatic spirit of the early 1900s.

Young paddlers ply the waters of Okanagan Lake this week in one of four of the original war canoes owned by the city and recently restored. The Steamfest Regatta and Antique Boat Show, Sept. 19 to 21, will feature a war canoe race highlighting the vessels and will be a fundraiser to help with costs of the restoration.
Silver Screen Scoundrels take the Dream Café stage

Silver Screen Scoundrels take the Dream Café stage

Brandon Isaak and Keith Picot share a love for music and a creativity that has extended into being the stars of their own silent films.

Silver Screen Scoundrels take the Dream Café stage
Kenton Gilchrist, right, of Asymetriq Productions waits before shooting some footage for the lifestyle wine show, Ventures in Wine Country, which features three Okanagan wineries. Gilchrist plans on pitching the show to cable networks.

Lifestyle series captures Wine Country

A new lifestyle series about the Okanagan's wine country is looking to get picked up by cable TV.

Kenton Gilchrist, right, of Asymetriq Productions waits before shooting some footage for the lifestyle wine show, Ventures in Wine Country, which features three Okanagan wineries. Gilchrist plans on pitching the show to cable networks.
Members of the Penmar Community Arts Society stand outside of what will be known as the Valley First Community Arts Centre on Martin Street. From left is president Jim Morrison, founding society member Jennifer Vincent, first-year member Tarik Sayeed, secretary Kerry Milton and treasurer Murray Swales. Photo Illustration submitted to Penticton Western News

Penmar ready for Fall opening

Work continues to progress on the re-vamped downtown Penmar cinema on Martin St. which plans to screen movies this fall.

Members of the Penmar Community Arts Society stand outside of what will be known as the Valley First Community Arts Centre on Martin Street. From left is president Jim Morrison, founding society member Jennifer Vincent, first-year member Tarik Sayeed, secretary Kerry Milton and treasurer Murray Swales. Photo Illustration submitted to Penticton Western News
Penticton-based Invictus wins another CCMA

Penticton-based Invictus wins another CCMA

Jim Cressman takes home second consecutive award for booking agency of the year from Canadian Country Music Association

Penticton-based Invictus wins another CCMA
Graham Wardle, second front left, a star of the TV show, Heartland stopped in Penticton for, Cruise with a Cause, a motorcycle ride he started to benefit worthy causes. Other cast included Amber Marshall, far left, Alisha Newton, fourth from left, and Shaun Johnston in the rear. Marissa Friesen, middle, and her sister Aliya, far right, were among those who came to the Lakeside Villa Inn & Suites to meet the show’s stars.

Riding for a just cause

One of the stars of the CBC television show Heartland rolled into the city as part of the Cruise with a Cause initiative.

Graham Wardle, second front left, a star of the TV show, Heartland stopped in Penticton for, Cruise with a Cause, a motorcycle ride he started to benefit worthy causes. Other cast included Amber Marshall, far left, Alisha Newton, fourth from left, and Shaun Johnston in the rear. Marissa Friesen, middle, and her sister Aliya, far right, were among those who came to the Lakeside Villa Inn & Suites to meet the show’s stars.
Jamie Eberle, Eleanor Walker, Jean Padwick and Gordon Dawson star in the Many Hats Theatre Company production of Quartet by Sir Ronald Harwood. It runs from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4.

Old age opera antics hits the stage

The upcoming production of Many Hats Theatre Company offers a humorous take on four people living in a home for retired opera singers.

Jamie Eberle, Eleanor Walker, Jean Padwick and Gordon Dawson star in the Many Hats Theatre Company production of Quartet by Sir Ronald Harwood. It runs from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4.
Boonstock Music Festival, which hosted acts such as Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, released information from a survey of concert-goers.

Boonstock releases survey results and feedback

An economic impact summary of Boonstock Music Festival offered some insight on the event as organizers look towards its future.

Boonstock Music Festival, which hosted acts such as Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, released information from a survey of concert-goers.
Gator Nation returns to entertain at the 18th annual Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival happening Aug. 5 to 7.

Hot jazz continues to sizzle

The Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival attracts dedicated audiences, due to the variety of styles it offers, says president of the annual event.

Gator Nation returns to entertain at the 18th annual Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival happening Aug. 5 to 7.
Bill Downing (left) explains the workings of some of the equipment at the Structurlam Products south plant in Okanagan Falls to visiting dignitaries in 2011.

Structurlam glued to international scene

Wood buyers from Japan and Korea toured the Structurlam plant in Okanagan Falls.

Bill Downing (left) explains the workings of some of the equipment at the Structurlam Products south plant in Okanagan Falls to visiting dignitaries in 2011.
Ash & Bloom are in the middle of a Canadian tour which includes a stop at the Dream Cafe on Sept. 5.

Music makers unite in song

With a working relationship as much in harmony as their voices, the duo of Ash & Bloom are beginning to hit their stride as performers.

Ash & Bloom are in the middle of a Canadian tour which includes a stop at the Dream Cafe on Sept. 5.
Allison Russell and JT Nero are Birds of Chicago, who will be at the Dream Cafe for a show Sept. 6 starting at 8 p.m.

Life on the road dynamic for duo

Musician JT Nero, who makes up one part of the duo, Birds of Chicago are equally at home on the road as they are comfortable at home.

Allison Russell and JT Nero are Birds of Chicago, who will be at the Dream Cafe for a show Sept. 6 starting at 8 p.m.
Tom Rigney, centre, and his band, Flambeau will be one of many performing at the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival Sept. 5 to 7. From left are Danny Caron,  Brent Rampone on drums, Steve Parks on bass guitar and Caroline Dahl on piano. Guitarist Doug Dayson will be performing in place of Caron.

Band set to heat up at this year’s Jazz Festival

Tom Rigney & Flambeau Pentastic return for another slate of shows at the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival.

Tom Rigney, centre, and his band, Flambeau will be one of many performing at the Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival Sept. 5 to 7. From left are Danny Caron,  Brent Rampone on drums, Steve Parks on bass guitar and Caroline Dahl on piano. Guitarist Doug Dayson will be performing in place of Caron.
Eric Bibb plays the Dream Cafe on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday Aug. 30.

Bibb blessed with musical destiny

From the time musician Eric Bibb was just a youngster, it became apparent a musical career would become his destiny.

Eric Bibb plays the Dream Cafe on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday Aug. 30.
NICO CARBONI, left, and Sean Wright are two of the four members of the band The Carbonis. The group formed while they were taking an audio engineering course at Okanagan College in Kelowna.

Audio program bonds Penticton man’s band

Sound engineering course leads to fun musical collaboration for The Carbonis

NICO CARBONI, left, and Sean Wright are two of the four members of the band The Carbonis. The group formed while they were taking an audio engineering course at Okanagan College in Kelowna.