Kelowna Entertainment

Local songwriter victim of Euro-pirates

Local songwriter victim of Euro-pirates

Sunday, March 14th, 2010 | 6:30 pm

Kelowna’s Leah West was shocked to find a song she penned was poorly disguised and entered in a big song competition as the work of others.

March 17: Darby Mills and Young ‘Uns at OK Corral

Saturday, March 13th, 2010 | 1:00 pm

Vernon’s Darby Mills of the Headpins back at Corral after sold-out show.

March 13: Soweto Gospel Choir at Kelowna Community Theatre

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | 1:00 pm

Soweto Gospel Choir (SGC) in partnership with World Vision Canada brings Africa to Canada, March 13, 2010 in Kelowna at the Kelowna Community Theatre (1375 Water Street).

Drawing from the best talent that Soweto, Africa, has to offer – churches and surrounding communities –the…

Preparing for movie night in Kelownifornia

Preparing for movie night in Kelownifornia

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 | 4:27 pm

Will Best Picture go to style or substance? Will Jeff Bridges finally win an Oscar? Where will you watch the festivities?

Tonight: Master percussionist and Afro Jazz Group Gomba

Tonight: Master percussionist and Afro Jazz Group Gomba

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 | 12:15 pm

The roots of David’s music and teaching reach back to his boyhood in Senegal, aptly called “the land of drummers”.

Video: No hating Hamlet for this troupe

Video: No hating Hamlet for this troupe

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 | 2:58 pm

Theatre Kelowna kicks off their 60th anniversary season with the rollicking farce I Hate Hamlet.

Stuff to do

Monday, March 1st, 2010 | 5:08 pm

EVENT LISTINGS:

March 4 – 7 and March 18 – 21

Theatre Kelowna presents the play I Hate Hamlet, starring Joel Montgrande and Bob Sterling. Directed by Margret Gobie, their production of the dramatic comedy, written by Paul Rudnick sees the ghost of actor John Barrymore visiting a television actor struggling to take on the role of Hamlet. It was first presented on Broadway in 1991.

  • Where: Black Box Theatre cabaret, behind the Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St.
  • When: Thurs. – Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. matinee at 2 p.m.
  • Tickets: Available at selectyourtickets.com or at the door

March 9

Gord Tentrees band live.

  • Where: The Minstrel Cafe, 4638 Lakeshore Rd.
  • When: 8 p.m.
  • Tickets: $5 entertainment charge.
  • For more information: MinstrelCafe.com

March 9

Ken and Graham Zamboni acoustic jam. Live jam for non-amplified musicians.

  • Where: The Blue Gator, 441 Lawrence Ave.
  • When: 8:30 p.m.
  • For more information: bluegator.net

March 10

El Mariachi live.

  • Where: The Minstrel Cafe, 4638 Lakeshore Rd.
  • When: 8 p.m.
  • Tickets: $20 in advance.
  • For more information: MinstrelCafe.com

March 10

Scott Thielmann live. Local guitar virtuoso brings his distinctive sound in concert. B.C.’s “Gretzky of the Guitar” plays latin, Slasa, blues, rock . . . you name it.

  • Where: The Blue Gator, 441 Lawrence Ave.
  • When: 8:30 p.m.
  • For more information: bluegator.net

March 10 – 13

Sunshine Theatre presents the play You Fancy Yourself. A “tale of politics and childhood loyalties” it is set in 1950’s Edinburg, Scotland and follows the life of six year old Elsa whose family has emigrated from the land of Vikings and fairies to wild and woolly Scotland.

  • Where: The Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave.
  • When: 8 p.m. nightly, Mar. 11 matinee at noon.
  • Tickets: $30 adult, $10 students. Available at the RCA box office, by calling 250-717-5304 or go to selectyourtickets.com
Tonight: Daniel Wesley and Andrew Allen at the OK Corral

Tonight: Daniel Wesley and Andrew Allen at the OK Corral

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | 11:13 am

From Gonzo Magazine

Daniel Wesley makes his way to the Okanagan and performs on the Ok Corral Stage tonight. Daniel, already signed with 604 Records, has hit the airways with his latest hit “Pilgrimage” off of his self-titled CD “Daniel Wesley”.…

Video: Cinderella musical to help Haitian orphans

Video: Cinderella musical to help Haitian orphans

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | 12:56 pm

Students and staff of the Heritage schools in Rutland are presenting a special benefit show Friday night of the time-honoured rags to riches story.

Okanagan Arts Awards nominees announced

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 | 1:49 pm

The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan is pleased to announce the nominees for the 3rd Annual Okanagan Arts Awards.  In total 25 nominations were received and all honourees will be given recognition for their commitment and excellence in the arts at the Okanagan Arts Awards on Thursday, March 4,  at 6 p.m.