Concerts
Nov. 25 — The Rhythm Boys’ from PEI are playing the community theatre at Osoyoos Secondary School. With flavors of traditional bluegrass and roots music bolstered by their stunning musicianship, the group is poised to take the world stage. Tickets are $23 and available at Imperial Office, Osoyoos, Sundance Video, Oliver or at the door. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Nov. 28 — Celtic couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy play the PTCC. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased online through ValleyFirstTix.com or by telephone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX.
Dec. 4 — The South Okanagan Concert Society presents the Daniel Gervais Trio at 7:30 pm in the Venables Theatre, Oliver. Daniel is Canada’s Grand Master Fiddle Champion as well as a fine classical violinist. He is joined by guitarist Clint Pelletier whose style is reminiscent of Belgian guitar virtuoso, Django Rheinhardt and Keith Rempel, an electric and upright bassist known also for his ability to do vocal harmonies. Tickets are $20 each or four for $75 and are available at Beyond Bliss in Oliver or at the door. For info call 250-495-6487.
Dec. 5-6 — Sage Valley Voices presents: A Christmas Journey In Song at the Oliver United Church. Show starts at 7 p.m. on the 5th and 2:30 p.m. on the 6th. Tickets cost $10 at the door and donations to the food bank are encouraged.
Dec. 8 — A Winter Evening of Wonderful Music will be presented by the Penticton Concert Band at the Penticton United Church. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 from band members or the church, 250-492-2684.
Events
Nov. 20-21 — The 39th Annual Oliver Arts and Crafts Fair takes place at the at the Oliver Community Centre. Free admission though donations are being accepted on behalf of the Oliver Food Bank.
Nov. 21 — Elinor Florence, the author of an exciting new wartime novel called Bird’s Eye View, will present a highly-entertaining talk and slide show of vintage photographs at the Penticton Public Library at 4 p.m.
Nov. 21 — OK Tire Snow Ball takes place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, where eight different charities will benefit from seven pairs of well-known locals competing in a Dancing With the Stars-style event. Attendees will be deciding the winner by ballot. Tickets are $95 each and includes dinner, and are available through the SOEC box office and valleyfirsttix.com.
Nov. 22 — Start your Christmas season with a musical “Extravaganza.” This concert features six local choirs, each presenting some of their own music and finishing with over 100 voices singing together. Show takes place at the Penticton United Church, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available through members of the choirs, Dragon’s Den and the church office. Choirs participating are the Sanctuary Choir from Penticton United Church, the Naramata Community Choir, Musaic Vocal Ensemble, the Pen-Hi Concert Choir, the Sage Valley Voices and the Penticton Tune-Agers.
Nov. 28 — The Penticton Swing and Jive Dance takes place at the Orchard House. There will be a free 45 minute swing lesson at 7:30 p.m., the real dancing starts at 8:15, and DJ Tenacious T will be playing music until 11. No alcohol. Tickets cost $10 at the door, $8 for students, and proceeds support Peach City Radio.
Nov. 29 — Experience an evening of Christmas carols with local musicians and vocalists during the Inter-Church Carol Celebration at Bethel Church. Singing begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free but a donation to the Food Bank would be appreciated.
Dec. 4-5-6 — The Cawston Players perform The Odd Couple at the Cawston Community Hall. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5, and 2 p.m. on the 6th. Hilarity ensues when the girls get together for an evening of Trivial Pursuit with a bevy of friends. Tickets are $12 at Similkameen Agencies, the Grist Mill and the Cawston Marketplace.
Dec. 5 — Indigenous Arts and Crafts Fair at the En’owkin Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Men’s group pancake fundraiser from 8 a.m to 11.
