Chorus
Under the direction of Mary Landers, the Shuswap Men’s Chorus and a guest lady soloist perform in a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at First United Church. Tickets at $10 are available at Pink Cherry, Shuswap Men’s Clothing and from chorus members.
Gallery jazz
Internationally acclaimed jazz chanteuse Anna Jacyszyn and the Jazz Café Trio perform cool, contemporary takes on classic tunes from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission by donation.
Fresh dirt
Celebrate Earth Day by viewing two films sponsored by Shuswap Seed Savers and Shuswap in Transition (CASSSA) followed by discussion at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Showing April 22 at 7 p.m. Fresh looks at efforts to renovate the way we grow food. At 8:30, it’s Dirt, an inside look at the marvels of the soil beneath our feet and the need to reconnect. Admission is by donation.
Write stuff
The next Shuswap Writer’s Group Coffee House will be held Friday, April 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vida Juice Bar, 681 Marine Park Drive, NE. For reader’s sign-up and information, contact Dick Quaife at 250-832-7500.
Opera
The Met: Live in HD presents Strauss’
Capriccio at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Salmar Classic Theatre. Tickets are $24 at the door, or online at salmartheatre.com.
Reel deal
Shuswap Film Society presents I Love You Phillip Morris at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Salmar Classic Theatre.
Music festival
The 11th annual Shuswap Music Festival runs April 26 to May 6 with 700 performances at five venues. Tickets at $3 are on sale at Lakeside Insurance, Marlin Travel and Acorn Music. The popular Night of Stars gala takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6 at First United Church. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family.
Rock the dress
Several area photographers will participate in Rock the Dress for Breast Cancer 2011, Saturday, May 7. Put on your favourite dress and for a $100 fee, get a disc of 20 high-resolution photos of your shoot, as well as web-ready images to share with family and friends. Professional hair and make up available by donation. Advance booking a must at 250-803-0234 or email jgervais@sunlite.ca.
