Take a Summer Art Walk stroll
Members of the Ashcroft Arts Club invite the community to take a stroll downtown at various locations along Railway Ave. and locations on 1st to 5th streets. The 2nd Annual Art Walk runs through July and August and features the work of some great local artists.
Sultry vocal jazz/blues on Aug 3rd
Another intimate gathering for music lovers in the Ashcroft area, hosted by Creative Cow House Concerts will feature Calgary-based singer songwriter and guitarist, Heather Blush on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 8 pm.
The location for this summertime concert will be at the Creative Cow Farm House on Barnes Lake Rd. and hopefully be an outdoor affair, weather permitting. For reservations (250) 453-9100 or email creativecow@telus.net.
Be a hero at your local Library
Summer Reading Club presents ‘Guitar Hero’ Game Day on Aug. 11 at 1 pm. Be a Rock Star and play ‘Guitar Hero’ at the Ashcroft Library. For more info call (250) 453-9042
Moonlight Movie Night
Interior Savings presents the movie ‘Rango’ on the outdoor BIG screen – an inflatable screen that’s drive-in theatre size. Bring the whole family out for a movie night at the Ashcroft Pool Park on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Concession starts at 7 pm. Movie begins at dusk. A suggested donation at the gate. All proceeds go to the Thompson Cariboo Hockey. For more info www.interiorsavings.com.
Photography for Seniors
A Photography Workshop for Seniors will be held on Aug. 3 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Spences Bridge Seniors Centre. The workshop is free for seniors and will explain how to get the most from your digital camera! This one day course is especially geared to those seniors (and seniors-in-training) who wish to use their digital cameras for a variety of computer-assisted purposes including slideshows, email, Facebook, photobooks, Craigslist, insurance documentation, YouTube, etc.
The course will be taught by Dwayne Rourke. Dwayne has been an avid photographer for over 50 years, ever since his parents gave him a Brownie “Hawkeye” for his tenth birthday. Call Dwayne for more information and to register: (250) 458-2548.
Art Attack update: Jean’s Truck
The first Automobile Art Attack in Spences Bridge got off to a slow start partly because of a brief sprinkling of rain, but once Teresa and Jean both got fired up, things really began to change quickly. Jean’s old Ford pick-up soon became a wild and wonderful art machine that may henceforth show up at Art Attacks as the official vehicle!
Art Attacks take place on Sundays. Everyone is welcome to participate. All materials supplied. Please call Dwayne or Teresa for more information: 250 458-2548.
Music in the Park
Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society continues to offer music throughout the summer. On July 27 don’t miss Linda McRae. Linda plays old time country roots music and is one of the best claw hammer banjo pickers around.
On Aug. 10, The Masonettes. This local Ashcroft duo of Leslie Alexander and Llynn Kellman offer up some sweet harmonies and a laid back ukulele strummin’ style with a country flair.
Our Summer Season Finale is on Aug. 24 with the Bargain Basement Band. Grab your dancin’ shoes and join in on the fun, the local boys are at it again. From old time Rockin’ Roll to the sounds of the 70’s, the Bargain Basement Band will take us into the sunset.
Bring your favourite lounge chair or a blanket. Concession and public washrooms available. Music runs from 7-9 pm. Pass-that-hat donations encouraged. Come early – the park fills up fast!
