Dec. 12 — Songs for a Winter’s Night by Musaic Vocal Ensemble. Concert takes place at St. Saviour’s Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students.
Dec. 12-14 — Mike Farris brings his newly Grammy-nominated album to the Dream Café for three nights.
Dec. 12 — Guest artists Dale Matthews debuts Watercolor Moments at the Front Street Gallery. The exhibit runs until Dec. 24.
Dec. 13 — The 10th Annual Free Christmas Concert at the Adventist Church on 290 Warren Ave. will feature gust artists Amigo Diego, Everything New, William Leggott, The Hands of God and Simon Funk. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items or cash donations.
Dec. 13 — Local author David Korinetz will be signing copies of the latest addition to his fantasy trilogy Chronicles of the Daemon Knights at Hooked on Books between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Dec. 13 — Live music by Brian Highley at the Barley Mill Brew Pub.
Dec. 13 — Bears’ Den Santa Rec Run will have participants walking, running or strolling down the Channel Parkway from Skaha to Okanagan Lake wearing their best Christmas costumes and Santa race hats. The event is a fundraiser for Naramata Elementary School’s Outdoor Recreation Program.
Dec. 14 — An intimate afternoon with international pianist Frank Mills at the Cleland Community Theatre. Mill’s shares music, memories and his humour. Show is at 2 p.m.
Dec. 16 — Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular at the South Okanagan Events Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45, $55 and $75 and kids under 12 are $25. Available at Valley First Box Office or Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Centre or by phone at 1-877-763-2849. Online at www.valleyfirsttix.com.
Dec. 19 — Penticton-born Shane Koyczan, award-winning poet and writer, will be performing at the Dream Café. Tickets are $30.
Dec. 20 — Live music by Uncorked at the Barley Mill Brew Pub.
Dec. 20 — The Taylor Cook Group is playing the Dream Cafe offering up original songs and some old jazz standards.
Dec. 27 — Live music by Brian Highley at the Barley Mill Brew Pub.
Dec. 27 — The music of Motown comes to the Dream Cafe with Rann Berry’s Rhythym and Soul Review playing the songs of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
March 7 — The Irish Rovers celebrate 50 years of music with a concert at the Cleland Community Theatre. Tickets are $51.50 at the community centre. Peformance is at 7 p.m.
March 13 — Celtic Thunder return to the SOEC with their brand new show The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour.
April 15 — Def Leppard brings their world-famous rock show to the SOEC.
Events
Dec. 31 — Red Tuque Books (David Korinetz) is holding the annual short story writing contest. This year’s topic is: Canadian Tales of the Mysterious. The deadline is Dec. 31.
Dec. 31 — Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Grand Ballroom of the Penticton Lakeside Resort with a dinner buffet, music by DJ Russ and fireworks at midnight. Tickets are $55 avaialable at 250-493-8221.
Dec. 31 — The Bufflehead Pasta and Tapas Room is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring an exclusive menu and music by DJ Billy Retro.
Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve party at the Barley Mill Brew Pub.
Until Jan. 2015 — The Penticton Museum and Archives presents their latest exhibit Fireborn: How foundries shaped the modern world.
Jan. 11 — Children’s Showcase presents Alex Zerbe: Come Alive. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and performance at 2 p.m.
Jan. 14 — Soundstage Productions presents Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Ellis Street. Tickets are available at the Penticton Lakeside Resort or by phone at 250-493-8221.
Feb. 26 — The Penticton Arts Council will be holding its Second Annual Penticton and District Arts Awards at the Shatford Centre.
May 10 — Children’s Showcase presents Modus O: Circus Terrifico Slideshow Ballet. Performance starts at 2 p.m.
