Kristin Froneman

photos submitted The bar is decorated for Christmas at Nite Magic, circa mid-1990s. Status Nightclub owner Saverio Loria (below) is pictured back in his Nite Magic days. A reunion is being held for the former Vernon nightclub this Saturday, Oct. 8 at Status Nightclub.

Flashback to the ‘90s at Nite Magic reunion

Anyone who remembers getting funky to Sir Mix-a-Lot’s Baby Got Back likely hit the dance floor at former Vernon hot spot Nite Magic.

photos submitted The bar is decorated for Christmas at Nite Magic, circa mid-1990s. Status Nightclub owner Saverio Loria (below) is pictured back in his Nite Magic days. A reunion is being held for the former Vernon nightclub this Saturday, Oct. 8 at Status Nightclub.
Gerry Humphrey is congratulated by volunteer coordinator Shelley Verlaan for his contribution to the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Humphrey has put in 4,000-plus hours as a volunteer at the centre since it opened its doors 15 years ago.

Volunteer puts in 4,000 hours at Vernon Performing Arts Centre

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre has become a second home for volunteer Gerry Humphrey.

Gerry Humphrey is congratulated by volunteer coordinator Shelley Verlaan for his contribution to the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Humphrey has put in 4,000-plus hours as a volunteer at the centre since it opened its doors 15 years ago.
Margo Timmins, with the Cowboy Junkies, sings to a capacity crowd at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Oct. 1.

Cowboy Junkies deliver sweet show

The Cowboy Junkies helped celebrate the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre’s 15th annual Birthday Bash Saturday, Oct. 1.

Margo Timmins, with the Cowboy Junkies, sings to a capacity crowd at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Saturday, Oct. 1.
The adventure begins when Axis Theatre’s Robinson Crusoe stages as part of the TD Kids Series at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 16.

Meet the original castaway in Vernon

The tale of survival and self-discovery will be retold when Axis Theatre presents Robinson Crusoe in Vernon.

The adventure begins when Axis Theatre’s Robinson Crusoe stages as part of the TD Kids Series at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 16.
The Laudate Singers perform both British compositions and contemporary choral music today at All Saints Anglican Church.

Choir is in Vernon Sunday to perform songs from the British Isles

Professional chamber choir the Laudate Singers is in Vernon to perform Songs of the British Isles, Oct. 2.

The Laudate Singers perform both British compositions and contemporary choral music today at All Saints Anglican Church.
Victoria quartet West My Friend gives a house concert at the Pottery Road Studio “E” in Vernon Saturday, Oct. 1.

Victoria folksters show their roots on Quiet Hum

West My Friend perform an intimate house concert at Pottery Road Studio “E” in Vernon Saturday, Oct. 1.

Victoria quartet West My Friend gives a house concert at the Pottery Road Studio “E” in Vernon Saturday, Oct. 1.
Out Innerspace Dance Theatre is back at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 30 to present its latest contemporary masterpiece, Major Motion Picture.

Out Innerspace is back in Vernon to stage Major Motion Picture

Major Motion Picture is the first show of the Vernon Performing Arts Centre’s 2016/2017 dance series.

Out Innerspace Dance Theatre is back at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 30 to present its latest contemporary masterpiece, Major Motion Picture.
Veteran entertainer Robert Larrabee does Elvis and so much more when he brings his Vegas to You show to the Schubert Centre Friday, Sept. 30.

Viva Las Vegas!

There’s no need to gamble when Larrabee Live brings a bit of Vegas to Vernon

Veteran entertainer Robert Larrabee does Elvis and so much more when he brings his Vegas to You show to the Schubert Centre Friday, Sept. 30.
Culture Days ambassador Keyanna Burgher holds up a poster for the Stories of the Past art exhibition opening at the Vernon Community Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 30 as part of Culture Days activities.

Words from the wise shared through art

Vernon Culture Days project Stories of the Past pairs seven seniors with seven artists.

Culture Days ambassador Keyanna Burgher holds up a poster for the Stories of the Past art exhibition opening at the Vernon Community Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 30 as part of Culture Days activities.
Celebrate arts and culture in the North Okanagan with a number of events and activities planned Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

North Okanagan gears up for Culture Days Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

A number of fun events are taking place over Culture Days, and the North Okanagan is no exception.

Celebrate arts and culture in the North Okanagan with a number of events and activities planned Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.
The Rat Pack: Direct from Las Vegas features tributes to Frank Sinatra (Bruce Hammond, left), Dean Martin (Seth Abrahms) and Sammy Davis Jr. (Douglas Starks)  at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 23.

Relive Vegas’ heyday with Rat Pack tribute

Tribute show, The Rat Pack: Direct from Las Vegas, arrives at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 23.

The Rat Pack: Direct from Las Vegas features tributes to Frank Sinatra (Bruce Hammond, left), Dean Martin (Seth Abrahms) and Sammy Davis Jr. (Douglas Starks)  at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Friday, Sept. 23.
A fundraiser to support North Okanagan luthier Trevor Kronbauer, whose livelihood has been affected by a fire, takes place at Caravan Farm Theatre Sept. 24 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Fundraiser to help North Okanagan luthier recover after guitar shop fire

A fundraiser is taking place Saturday, Sept. 24 at Caravan Farm Theatre to help Trevor Kronbauer recoup from his losses.

A fundraiser to support North Okanagan luthier Trevor Kronbauer, whose livelihood has been affected by a fire, takes place at Caravan Farm Theatre Sept. 24 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Roxi Hermsen talks about her Joy and Sorrow Oracle and Pearls of Wisdom tarot cards, featuring her paintings, at Vernon’s The Haberdashery Thursday, Sept. 22.

Shuswap artist’s paintings are all in the cards

Artist Roxi Hermsen has recently released her new tarot deck called the Joy and Sorrow Oracle.

Roxi Hermsen talks about her Joy and Sorrow Oracle and Pearls of Wisdom tarot cards, featuring her paintings, at Vernon’s The Haberdashery Thursday, Sept. 22.
Royal Wood is back in Vernon after his audience on-stage concert at the Performing Arts Centre from a few years ago.  This time he will be performing a full stage show at the centre Wednesday, Sept. 21, with opening act Jessica Mitchell.

There is no turning back for Royal Wood

Vernon will soon swoon to the soothing sounds of one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters

Royal Wood is back in Vernon after his audience on-stage concert at the Performing Arts Centre from a few years ago.  This time he will be performing a full stage show at the centre Wednesday, Sept. 21, with opening act Jessica Mitchell.
Gail Anderson-Dargatz is at the Vernon library Sept. 20 to read from her new novel The Spawning Grounds.

Gail Anderson-Dargatz captures spirit of the Shuswap in new novel

Two-time Giller Prize shortlisted novelist Gail Anderson-Dargatz releases new novel The Spawning Grounds with a reading in Vernon.

Gail Anderson-Dargatz is at the Vernon library Sept. 20 to read from her new novel The Spawning Grounds.
B Rich brings his hoser voice when he performs at The Green in Vernon's Village Green Hotel Monday, Sept. 12 with opening act Jamie Charest as Reggie Reynolds.

Hey bud, Canucklehead rapper B Rich is out for a rip this way

Hick hop rapper B Rich is on his way to Vernon to take the stage at The Green in the Village Green Hotel, Monday.

B Rich brings his hoser voice when he performs at The Green in Vernon's Village Green Hotel Monday, Sept. 12 with opening act Jamie Charest as Reggie Reynolds.
Comic David Milchard plays Chip Munk in the fictitious all-male revue The Comic Strippers. The boys are back in town to perform their improvised shenanigans at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday, Sept. 15.

Comic Strippers embrace their ‘Dad-bods’

Comedian David Milchard is back to join the all-male revue for its western Canadian tour, which returns to Vernon Sept.15.

Comic David Milchard plays Chip Munk in the fictitious all-male revue The Comic Strippers. The boys are back in town to perform their improvised shenanigans at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Thursday, Sept. 15.
Vancouver’s D.O.A, featuring band founder Joe Keithley (centre), set the decibels to high when they play at the Green in the Village Green Hotel, Saturday, Sept. 10.

Punk legends D.O.A. are still sticking it to the man

The innovators of hardcore tour their new album with a stop at Vernon’s The Green Sept. 10

Vancouver’s D.O.A, featuring band founder Joe Keithley (centre), set the decibels to high when they play at the Green in the Village Green Hotel, Saturday, Sept. 10.
Vernon’s Natalie Appleton has been ling-listed for the CBC’s Creative Non-Fiction Prize for her story, Fourth Son, Fourth Wife.

Vernon writer up for national award

Natalie Appleton’s story has been long-listed for the CBC Creative Non-Fiction Prize.

Vernon’s Natalie Appleton has been ling-listed for the CBC’s Creative Non-Fiction Prize for her story, Fourth Son, Fourth Wife.
Red Green (comedian Steve Smith) is returning to the Okanagan with his new stage show, I’m Not Old I’m Ripe. He stops at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sept. 20 and the Kelowna Community Theatre Sept. 21.

Red Green lays out the plaid for new show

Steve Smith’s wise-cracking alter ego is still handy with the duct tape as will be seen in I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe

Red Green (comedian Steve Smith) is returning to the Okanagan with his new stage show, I’m Not Old I’m Ripe. He stops at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Sept. 20 and the Kelowna Community Theatre Sept. 21.