WOW
Wednesday on the Wharf features Blackberry Wood with their alternative, country, ska sound at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 3 at the gazebo in Marine Park. Next week, it’s the folk, pop music of Paul Filek. Take a blanket or lawn chair. Admission is by donation.
Young thespians
Shuswap Theatre presents their Summer Youth Theatre Program, Sweet Susie of the Shuswap, Thursday to Saturday, 7:30 p.m Aug. 4-6, 11-13, 25-27, Sunday matinees Aug. 7, 14 and Special Roots and Blues Saturday matinee Aug. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Adults $12, students $10, family $30 – tickets at the door. For more information, go to www.shuswaptheatre.com or call 250-832-9283.
Plaza vibe
Lunchbox Box Stage presents Lonesome Ed at the Ross Street plaza at noon Friday, Aug. 5. Tuesday, Aug. 9, hear Lily & Rose.
Helping hand
Let Them Shine, a fundraiser for a community resource centre for impoverished children in Kampala, Uganda, features a silent auction, wine and tapas and live entertainment, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at the Field of Dreams Clubhouse (250 30 St. SE).
Paint the town
SAGA Public Art Gallery presents Paint the Town: Parisian Style with 25 local artists painting en plein aire throughout the downtown, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6. Reception at 7 p.m. at the gallery to see the works.
Sunnybrae art
Sunnybrae Painters hold their annual Art Show & Sale at the seniors hall on Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road 10:30 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. Admission is by donation. Light refreshments will be served..
Reading club
Okanagan Regional Library Summer Reading Club at the Salmon Arm branch invites young readers to the branch to learn about great books from others, and have a chance to discuss their favourites Wednesdays at 1 p.m. On Monday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m., hear story-master Tom McCormack.
Villains and Vittles
R.J. Haney Heritage Village’s 2011 Villains and Vittles dinner theatre presents The Mystery of Dutch Charlie Wednesday/Friday/Sunday evenings to Aug. 26. Dinner is provided in Marjorie’s Tea Room. Tickets are $24 for adults, $14 for children. Reservations are a must, call 250-832-5243.
