Douglas Paton

Demonstration shows tai chi movements

It’s been a busy April, and there’s still lots going on, which is a really great thing to see happening in Summerland.

A colourful wheelbarrow display is just one of the many creative projects to be featured during Earth Week later this month.

Creativity takes on environmental theme

Another glorious week has passed and, with lots of great events coming up in the next week or so.

A colourful wheelbarrow display is just one of the many creative projects to be featured during Earth Week later this month.
Carol Hannah’s art exhibit, My Journey with Colour, is on display at the Summerland Art Gallery. The exhibit opened March 17 and continues to April 30.

Arts scene comes alive in spring

The best thing about this time of year is that the arts scene really starts to come alive again.

Carol Hannah’s art exhibit, My Journey with Colour, is on display at the Summerland Art Gallery. The exhibit opened March 17 and continues to April 30.

Entertainment planned for this week

There are a couple of great events heading our way this coming week that highlight an excellent variety of entertainment.

Arts Council to have permanent home

There’s lots of change coming to the arts scene in Summerland.

Determining when the art is finished

Sometimes, the hardest part of creating is just figuring out when it’s done.

Summerland writers present their words

The library is going to host the second spoken word event to take place in Summerland this year.

Plenty to discover at the library

Growing up as I did in the 1980s, libraries were always one of the first stops when it came time to learn something.

Springtime is a season for reading

Spring is a time when the days get longer, the sun comes out more and, more importantly, it’s a time for spring cleaning.

The threat of failure

For reasons I can’t really figure out, I’ve had failure on my mind a lot lately.

Find something new at the library

Every once in a while, it’s necessary to step outside your comfort zone and try something new.

Musical duo to perform next weekend

Apparently a little music was just what Summerland needed last weekend.

Concerts scheduled for winter evenings

A group of local musicians have organized a show for the people of Summerland.

Cold weather allows time for winter reading

There’s nothing quite like the joy of curling up next to the fire with a good book.

Plenty of arts events planned

While there isn’t a tonne of live music headed to town, there is no shortage of events happening in the next few weeks.

Column: It’s that time of year

Douglas Paton is a Summerland writer and musician. If you know of a local arts and culture event, contact him at dgpaton80@gmail.com.

Artistic talent shines at Christmas season

Christmas has an interesting effect on people. The season has a tendency to turn otherwise non-artistic people into full-blown artists.

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway will offer its annual Summerland Christmas Express trains from Dec. 11 to Dec. 22.

Train rides provide Christmas connection

One of my favourite things about Christmas has always been the little holiday traditions that towns and communities come up with.

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway will offer its annual Summerland Christmas Express trains from Dec. 11 to Dec. 22.

Many seasonal concerts planned

With the holiday season in full swing, the number of cultural offers is just as plentiful as you’d hope.

Plenty to do during Festival of Lights

It’s Festival of Lights time here in Summerland and there’s no shortage of cultural things to do around town.