Brian van Wensem

Centre Point: Shows give many reasons to get out of the cold

Whatever might be giving you the chills as we head into November, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a show to pique your interests.

Vancouver’s Axis Theatre Company is returning to Vernon Oct. 13 with its 20th anniversary presentation of the international hit The Number 14.

Centre Point: Bring on the shows

The Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society’s 11th season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 6.

Vancouver’s Axis Theatre Company is returning to Vernon Oct. 13 with its 20th anniversary presentation of the international hit The Number 14.

Centre Point: It’s sunny indoors

Rain or shine, you’ll find plenty of events in the great indoors around the North Okanagan this summer.

Centre Point: Time to celebrate

It's that time of year where rehearsals turn into ceremonies, and some very cool artists, such as Steve Earle, come to town.

Centre Point: Take a peek behind the curtain

Presenting seasons in the North Okanagan wrap up while new shows begin.

Centre Point: Get ready for a trip to Oz

There is no shortage of live events to take in at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre over the next few weeks.

Centre Point: Spring has sprung for Vernon’s arts/culture scene

Like waking flowers, all sorts of events are springing up in Vernon the next two weeks.

Centre Point: LINES Ballet contest winner announced

It’s March madness at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, including the heralded performance of LINES Ballet's Resin and Scheherezade.

Centre Point: Embrace winter in the comfort of a theatre

Greater Vernon rolls out the red carpet for the B.C. Winter Games, Powerhouse Theatre, Penderecki and Justin Hines.

Centre Point: Don’t mix up your dates

It’s time now to look ahead (or back?) to what’s in store for the last few weeks of January for shows and events.

Centre Point: For those who like to Move It!

Vernon Performing Arts Centre hosts a workshop for those who want to experience the exhilaration of movement and dance creation.

David Wilson’s painting Return of the Owl Clan  is now hanging in the lobby at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

Centre Point: What a year it was

Looking for last minute stocking stuffers? Tickets make a great present.

David Wilson’s painting Return of the Owl Clan  is now hanging in the lobby at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.

Centre Point: Let’s do nog

The Vernon Performing Arts Centre's Brian van Wensem shares his new holiday expression with readers.

Centre Point: Jingle all the way to these shows

Brian van Wensem takes a look at all the seasonal shows coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre and surrounding area in the next weeks.

Actress/writer Julia Mackey stars as a veteran returning to Normandy for the anniversary of D-Day in Jake’s Gift, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Nov. 20.

Centre Point: Centre is cruising into Christmas

The Vernon Performing Arts Centre prepares for a busy couple of weeks with shows almost every night.

Actress/writer Julia Mackey stars as a veteran returning to Normandy for the anniversary of D-Day in Jake’s Gift, coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Nov. 20.

Centre Point: Centre stages tributes to forums

Upcoming events coming to the Vernon Performing Arts Centre include tribute acts, film screenings, stand-up comedy and election forums.

Centre Point: Harvesting the arts for the masses

Whether you’re looking for music, dance, art or just a simple walk in a haunted forest, it’s yours for the taking.

Centre Point: Welcome, October

October stands as the start of a new and exciting theatre season at the Performing Arts Centre.

Centre Point: Centre celebrates 10 years

I can still remember the first time I walked into the auditorium of the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre to see Jesse Cook live in concert.

CENTRE POINT: Seasons change and shows begin

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society has just launched season subscription packages for theatre, dance and kids presentations.