Concerts
Aug. 31 — Uncorked will be performing at the Cobblestone Wine Bar and Restaurant at the Naramata Heritage Inn and Spa.
Aug. 31 — Reggae/Dub/Hip Hop/Ska band Foam Mesh Press performs original and cover tunes at Voodoo’s at 8 p.m.
Sept.2 — Crystal Kid, a four piece power-pop, dance-rock band just released their new EP will be at Voodoo’s at 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 — Ted Rolston Memorial Jam from 4 to 10 p.m. at Relvis on the Rez located at Green Mountain Road the Channel Parkway. Everyone welcome, no alcohol. For more info contact 250-863-8877.
Sept. 2 — A vocal voyage with Doug Koyama at Elephant Island Orchard Wines. Free concert starting at 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 5 — Johnny Good draws a thin line between solo artist and orchestra with the essence of the old Motown feel. He is performing at Voodoo’s at 8 p.m.
Sept. 5 — Halfway to Hollywood with special guests High Hopes, Oceans and Lights and White Dress Star at the Penticton Curling Club at 6 p.m. All ages event. Tickets are $10.
Sept. 6 — Thursday Night Showcase at Smith & Co. Coffee House featuring Daniele Nemechek, Sue Betschart and The Trio. Adults $17 and students $10.
Sept. 7 — Chilean-Canadian latin guitarist Oscar Lopez at the Dream Café. Lopez is known worldwide and has won two Junos. Tickets $32.
Sept. 8 — Belle Plaine brings their own brand of jazz fusion, vintage country and feminine pop to VooDoo’s at 8 p.m. $10 cover charge at the door.
Sept. 13 — Michael Musclow celebrates the release of his eight album Lie Within the Line at Elite After 6 (Elite Restaurant) at 8 p.m. Joining him is Penticton indie rock band Russian Juliet. $5 cover charge.
Sept. 21 — Australian grunge rockers Arcane Saints hit Voodoo’s as part of their Canadian Tour Never Say Die. Doors open at 8 p.m. All ages. Cover charge.
Events
Until Aug. 31 — Artists of the South Okanagan Similkameen present Indulgence, a group exhibition of paintings at the Shatford Centre.
Sept. 1 — The 10th annual See Ya Later Ranch Dog Days of Summer from noon to 4 p.m. Admission by donation with all proceeds going to the B.C. SPCA.
Sept. 2 — Harvest Dance, an annual benefit for the Cawston Community Hall. Music by Infusion, raffles, draws, door prizes, light refreshments and pot luck dinner. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Children are free.
Sept. 6 — Many Hats Theatre presents Storm Warning opening night with a gala reception following the performance. Play runs until Sept. 29 with shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Matinee on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors.
Sept.7 — Terry Fox movie night in the park at 7 p.m. in Summerland’s Memorial Park bandshell. Terry Fox T-shirts and concession items will be on sale. Donations to the B.C. Terry Fox Foundation welcomed.
Sept. 7 to 9 — The 16th Pentastic Jazz Festival. Featuring Gator Beat, The Terrier Brothers, Lance Buller, Dixieland Express Jazz Band, Offramp Jazz Sextet, Aged to Perfection and more. Tickets online at www.valleyfirsttix.com or at the Penticton and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
Sept. 8 — The Naramata Bench Wineries Association Tailgate Party with master of ceremonies Terry David Mulligan. Pop some corks, dance to live music and taste food from some of the Okanagan’s finest chefs. Tickets are $89 for main event or $155 for main and after party. For more info call 1-800-663-1900.
Until Sept. 8 — South OKanagan Similkameen Chapter of the Federation of Canadian artists exhibit at Tinhorn Creek Vineyard in Oliver.
Sept. 9 — Sound Stage Productions is hosting auditions for their production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down The Wind at the Penticton Lakeside Resort Ballroom. Kids 14 and under audition from 9 a.m. to noon. Adults 15 and up auditions start at 1 p.m. No experience is necessary. Bring your favourite song or visit www.soundstageproductions.com for songs from the musical.
Sept. 30 — 16th annual Festival of the Grape from noon to 6 p.m. at the Oliver Community Centre. Multi-cultural genre bending fivesome Delhi 2 Dublin will perform at the new bandstand. Tickets are $23 in advance. For more info visit www.oliverfestivalofthegrape.ca.
