David Finnis

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The Summerland Art Gallery will relocate to a new Main Street location in June. At present, there are two shows at the existing gallery at 9533 Main St.

Gallery prepares to move

In 10 days, the current Art Gallery will be closing its doors forever.

The Summerland Art Gallery will relocate to a new Main Street location in June. At present, there are two shows at the existing gallery at 9533 Main St.

Steam-powered travel celebrated

Museums of the South Okanagan will be hosting a huge celebration to recognize the impact steam technology and travel had 100 years ago.

Students to attend Shakespeare Festival

This week nearly 350 students and their teachers will descend upon Summerland for the annual Good Will Shakespeare Festival.

Final art exhibit opens next week

The final show at Summerland Art Gallery’s current location is aptly titled Our Journey Ends Here.

Actors with DuffleBag Theatre will stage Robin Hood at Centre Stage Theatre on Sunday.

Actors will present Robin Hood

The longest running children’s entertainment series in B.C. concludes their 30th year with a presentation of Robin Hood.

Actors with DuffleBag Theatre will stage Robin Hood at Centre Stage Theatre on Sunday.

Exhibit addresses bullying

Amanda Todd, Reteah Parsons. In dying these two young women helped awaken people to the impact of bullying in our society.

Talented actors appear on stage

Last week Centre Stage was alive with amusing, romantic vignettes set in the mythical community of Almost Maine.

The opening reception for Our Permanent Collection: One Piece At A Time was held at the Summerland Art Gallery last Thursday evening. The Arts Council, through donations and purchases, now has a small but very valuable permanent collection that reflects their mandate to identify, collect and display works of art which are of artistic, historical and local value. Bruce Crawford is pictured here beside his acrylic on paper piece entitled “Fir on the Rocks,” which he so generously has donated. It is the hope of the Arts Council, that the public will be able to view their permanent collection annually.

Romantic comedy coming to stage

Almost Maine, a delightful romantic comedy, is at Centre Stage Theatre March 27 to 30.

The opening reception for Our Permanent Collection: One Piece At A Time was held at the Summerland Art Gallery last Thursday evening. The Arts Council, through donations and purchases, now has a small but very valuable permanent collection that reflects their mandate to identify, collect and display works of art which are of artistic, historical and local value. Bruce Crawford is pictured here beside his acrylic on paper piece entitled “Fir on the Rocks,” which he so generously has donated. It is the hope of the Arts Council, that the public will be able to view their permanent collection annually.

Children’s book tells quilting story

A number of years ago, fibre artist Brandy Lynn Maslowski met a 10-year-old girl named Kristy Lincoln who created a quilt in one weekend.

Artistic choices offered

This weekend two of the Okanagan’s best known and loved musical and cultural organizations are performing this Saturday.

Presentation outlines Research Station’s past

The Summerland Museum and Heritage Society is holding its Annual General Meeting this Saturday, March 1 at the IOOF Hall at 7 p.m.

Summerland Secondary School students will stage the musical Bonnie and Clyde Feb. 12 to 15 and Feb. 19 to 22 at Centre Stage Theatre. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Summerland Secondary School and at The Beanery.

High school students stage Bonnie and Clyde

There are only three more shows; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Summerland Secondary School students will stage the musical Bonnie and Clyde Feb. 12 to 15 and Feb. 19 to 22 at Centre Stage Theatre. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Summerland Secondary School and at The Beanery.
Summerland Secondary School students will stage the musical Bonnie and Clyde Feb. 12 to 15 and Feb. 19 to 22 at Centre Stage Theatre. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Summerland Secondary School and at The Beanery.

Arts council holds annual meeting

The Summerland Community Arts Council will be holding its annual general meeting on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Summerland Secondary School students will stage the musical Bonnie and Clyde Feb. 12 to 15 and Feb. 19 to 22 at Centre Stage Theatre. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Summerland Secondary School and at The Beanery.
The opening reception for Works in Acrylic by Fiona Neal, Belonging and Abstract Ambiguities was held last Thursday evening at the Summerland Art Gallery. Painting primarily in acrylics on canvas, the artist produces large vibrant pieces that explore the portrayal of movement, that encourage the viewer to follow the movement within them.

Value of public space discussed

Community Spaces, Public Places: What is the value of public space to our community? is the topic of next Wednesday’s Philosophers’ Cafe.

The opening reception for Works in Acrylic by Fiona Neal, Belonging and Abstract Ambiguities was held last Thursday evening at the Summerland Art Gallery. Painting primarily in acrylics on canvas, the artist produces large vibrant pieces that explore the portrayal of movement, that encourage the viewer to follow the movement within them.
Jeanne Wnuk of Summerland is one of the actors in For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, a Canadian play which opens on Feb. 6 in Penticton.

Drama productions scheduled

The locally run co-op theatre company Many Hats is set to launch their seventh season this February.

Jeanne Wnuk of Summerland is one of the actors in For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, a Canadian play which opens on Feb. 6 in Penticton.

Arts and culture discussed

Arts and culture: How are they important to our quality of life? will be the topic of the first Philosophers’ Cafe for 2014.

Band to perform at weekend concert

Children’s Showcase is reportedly the longest-running children’s entertainment series in the province.

Summerland’s Larry Crawford, Debi Johnson and Stefan Bienz, along with Penticton’s Mike Treadway and Tavis Weir, headed up a unique musical combination, Celtic Christmas Jazz Vespers, at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church on Sunday night that drew an appreciative standing ovation from the audience.  The monthly Jazz Vespers had both a Christmas and a Celtic theme with winds, guitar, drums and bass supplemented by the harp and vocals.  Pictured in front from left are Tavis Weir, guitar; Larry Crawford, winds and Debi Johnson, harp and vocals. In the back from left are Stefan Bienz, bass and Mike Treadway, percussion.

Choir invited to festival

Congratulations to Musaic Vocal Ensemble who have been invited to the International Choral Kathaumixw competition.

Summerland’s Larry Crawford, Debi Johnson and Stefan Bienz, along with Penticton’s Mike Treadway and Tavis Weir, headed up a unique musical combination, Celtic Christmas Jazz Vespers, at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church on Sunday night that drew an appreciative standing ovation from the audience.  The monthly Jazz Vespers had both a Christmas and a Celtic theme with winds, guitar, drums and bass supplemented by the harp and vocals.  Pictured in front from left are Tavis Weir, guitar; Larry Crawford, winds and Debi Johnson, harp and vocals. In the back from left are Stefan Bienz, bass and Mike Treadway, percussion.
Students from Summerland Secondary School’s Acting 11 class will stage an evening of sketch comedy on Friday, with proceeds to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The evening of drama is at Centre Stage Theatre beginning at 7 p.m. From left are Makenzie Vandertoolen, Rhys Swenson, Vicky Friesen and Justine Houde. Standing is Seth Morgan.

Sketch comedy raises funds for typhoon victims

A little sketch comedy courtesy of Summerland Secondary School will help victims of Typhoon Haiyan at the same time.

Students from Summerland Secondary School’s Acting 11 class will stage an evening of sketch comedy on Friday, with proceeds to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The evening of drama is at Centre Stage Theatre beginning at 7 p.m. From left are Makenzie Vandertoolen, Rhys Swenson, Vicky Friesen and Justine Houde. Standing is Seth Morgan.
Laurie Martini, left, and Rosanne Arcuri examine some of the many local arts and crafts at Season’s Sparkles, the annual art show and sale at the Summerland Art Gallery. The show continues until Dec. 15.

Concerts held during the holiday season

The sounds of music can be heard as numerous performances are scheduled.

Laurie Martini, left, and Rosanne Arcuri examine some of the many local arts and crafts at Season’s Sparkles, the annual art show and sale at the Summerland Art Gallery. The show continues until Dec. 15.