What's Happening Around Vernon April 20 - 26, 2019

Join us at our grand opening and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th from 10-2pm for a fun and educational day. Receive a sneak preview of all the changes and plans for the centre this year, announcements of our 2019 scheduled programs and activities for seniors, kids and the whole family to enjoy this season.

Visit us during our grand opening for the following fun activities:
- Easter Egg Hunt. Starts at 10:30am.
- Earth Week Workstations & Activities.
- Refreshments.
- Door Prizes & More.

*NEW* We are very excited to announce our plans of going to admission by donation this year!

The hunt will kick off at 10:15 am, and is BYOB - bring your own basket! Admission is just $2 per person! As the hunt winds down, take part in Easter-themed crafts as well as classic lawn games. There will also be prizes, including for best hand-made Easter basket. This event is fun for all ages and is a perfect way for families to enjoy a long weekend in the beautiful Okanagan. 

Join us on April 20, 2019 from 12-4pm for a good ol' family-friendly Easter celebration. We'll have pony rides, wagon rides, crafts, tours of the O'Keefe Mansion, and an Easter Egg hunt (begins at 1:30pm). Admission is $10 per person, $30 per family, or FREE for season's pass holders. 

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

A public swim at a bargain price, $2! All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have 3 lanes open.

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

This 22-year-old of Penticton, British Columbia, grew up listening to Classic Rock:  Arlo Guthrie, Ten Years After, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, T. Rex and The Beatles are among the artists who have influenced his musical style. His all-time favourite  band is Led Zeppelin.  My music is “very 70’s sounding but with a fresh twist to it,” says Mason Burns.  These two songs, “Sunset Eyes” and “Electric Hunny”, are singles from his soon-to-be-released album, which was recorded entirely in analog at Ellis Avenue Analog Recording Studios in Summerland. Of the recording process, Mason says, “It’s like painting a picture and seeing it all come together before your eyes.” $10 cover.

One of Canada’s finest Trombonists, Bob Rogers has had storied career as an in demand session and freelance musician, performing with artists such as Natalie Cole, the O’Jays, the Temptations, and the Vancouver and Victoria Symphonies and Operas. Today he lives in Revelstoke, teaches music and remains active as a performer as a regular member of the Okanagan, Kamloops and Cranbrook Symphony Orchestra’s.

The band will play a mix of original tunes and fresh takes on jazz standards. Swing, latin and funky grooves, there will be something for everyone.

The Bob Rogers Quintet consists of Bob on trombone, Rick Lindgard (sax), Jordan Dick (guitar), Shannon Sternoff (bass), and Trevor Wallach (drums)

Join us at Match for the smooth music styling of Blonde Voyage from Kamloops.

No Cover. Starts at 9 pm Fri & Sat.

Late Night Happy Hour in Effect from 9 pm.

Gather your friends and spend the night with us and The Hip Replacements. This popular Tribute Band has been performing Hip music its members love for years at clubs, festivals, concerts and private events. The band members are not only professional musicians and performers, but they are also super fans who have seen numerous Tragically Hip concerts! As true and dedicated fans, they can be note-perfect on all the songs, while adding the jams and electric performance elements audiences are looking for. This is truly what has made The Hip Replacements the most sought after Tragically Hip tribute band.

CELEBRATE EASTER WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS AT OUR FAMOUS SUNDAY BRUNCH.
This brunch event sells out each year, so we recommend getting your tickets early! Enjoy all your brunch favourites including chef attended action stations,
entrées, seafood, decadent desserts and more.

EASTER BRUNCH EVENT DETAILS

DATE: Sunday, April 21, 2019
TIME: First seating 9:00am | Last seating 1:00pm
COST: $39/adults* | $21/kids (5 - 12) | $5/kids (5 & under)
TICKETS: + Click to buy online
WHERE: Range Lounge & Grill (in the Clubhouse)

Easter Brunch at Sparkling Hill Resort 

Enjoy this brunch buffet with a cold station, hot station, pastry presentation, and chef carving stations in our luminous PeakFine Restaurant.

Reservations are highly recommended: 250-275-1556 ext 4021

$32 per adult
*Please note that Sparkling Hill Resort is a 16+ Adult Only Facility*

CHEF ATTENDED STATIONS

Chef Carved Local Honey Roasted Ham

Chef Carved Black Garlic Leg of Lamb

HOT STATIONS

Build Your Own Waffle Station

Classic Eggs Benedict

Slow Braised Rabbit and Wilted Spinach Eggs Benedict with Chimichurri Hollandaise

Natural Smoked Bacon

Sausages

Scrambled Eggs

Hash Browns

Seafood Paella with Salsa Verde

COLD STATIONS

Prawn Cocktail Bar

Fruit Platter

Local Meat and Cheese Platters

Deviled Eggs

Smoothies

Vegetable Platters

Heirloom Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella with Young green Leaf Salad

Lemon Asparagus Salad, Toasted Almonds, Pickled Carrot, Sorrel Leaf with Citrus Vinaigrette

PASTRIES

Carrot Cake, Fresh Fruit Tarts with Pastry Cream, Blackberry Lemon Cheesecake, Mini Cream Puffs, Espresso Panna Cotta in Chocolate Cups, Chocolate Mousse Cups, Hot Cross Buns.

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

A public swim at a bargain price, $2! All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have 3 lanes open.

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

Think you can't draw? Think again! Achieve realistic drawings using the elements of shape, space, light, shadow and relationships. Students will capture essence and movement through contour and gesture, and develop confidence through practice. Price includes all materials.

Members $322; Non-Members $337

To register, call 250-542-6243 or drop by the Arts Centre today!

Discover this unique art style as you learn how to give up control and let unpredictability and chance guide your art. Explore mark making techniques, the use of different mediums and materials, and how to express emotion through colour, line, texture, movement and collage. Learn how to incorporate music, literature and nature into your creative process and complete finished abstract works on canvas. Students should wear art appropriate clothing. Price includes all materials.

Mondays, April 1 to 22   3:30pm to 5:30pm   (4 sessions)  

…OR…

Tuesdays, May 28 to June 18   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm ( 4 sessions)

Members $105 Non-Members $120  (Prince includes all materials)

To register, call or drop by the Arts Centre today!

$225.00 per student

In these programs, students will be introduced to acting techniques and theatre skills – improvisation, character building, script analysis, creative movement, and vocal work. These young artists will work together to create, collaborate and direct an original piece of theatre for the holiday season.

During events, Parking on-site is limited to handicapped and senior parking only. Please do not park in parking spaces marked “Reserved“.

Think you can’t draw? Think again! Achieve realistic drawings using the elements of shape, space, light, shadow and relationships. Students will capture essence and movement through contour and gesture and develop confidence through practice. Price includes all materials.

no class May 20 Members $222 Non-Members $237

Call or drop by the Arts Centre to register today!

Nineteen-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben's mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's drug addiction. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love gets put to the test as Holly does everything in her power to keep Ben clean.

Tickets: regular price $8; members $6  debit/credit card accepted
Tickets Available at Expressions of Time and Box Office
Wine Bar: $5 cash only

Showtimes at 5:15pm and 7:45pm!

Announcing Music BINGO Monday Nights Starting on Jan 7 at 6:30 PM with your host Danielle Bennett! Free to play Cards and Blotters provided Games are played like regular bingo, instead of numbers being called, we play clips from the most popular songs of all time. Each game last approximately 35 minutes and you have 2-3 winners per game. Tons of Fun Prizes Too!

Tremendous Trivia and Alexanders Beach PUB & Liquor Store are pleased to present Monday Night Trivia, every week starting at 7:00. Gather up your family and friends, and bring a team down to challenge the others in general knowledge, music trivia, and mini-games. There are plenty of prizes available to win - gift certificates, hats, shirts, and the prestigious Tremendous Trivia trophy!

We have dry ribs on special for $5 a pound, and rotating drink specials for our hungry and thirsty trivia teams! Tremendous Trivia committed to producing the best pub trivia experience ever. The show includes questions projected on the big screen, 2 music rounds, and a passionate and entertaining host. It is designed to provide fun for all ages!

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

Nineteen-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve. Ben's mom, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son's drug addiction. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love gets put to the test as Holly does everything in her power to keep Ben clean.

Tickets: regular price $8; members $6  debit/credit card accepted
Tickets Available at Expressions of Time and Box Office
Wine Bar: $5 cash only

Showtimes at 5:15pm and 7:45pm!

Lunch Coffee at Westbank (if required - there and back). Lunch at the Sage Pub (not included). Visit NK'Mip Cultural Centre NK'Mip Winery. Leave at 8:00am, return at 5:30pm (Approximately). 

If you have any questions please contact Sue Slater, the tour coordinator at the phone number below at any time, or call the tour office at 250-549-4201- Mon, Wed & Fri 9 am - 1 pm.

Non-members $45.00, members $40.00

This is a FREE program provided by Greater Vernon Recreation. Our goal is to encourage families with children to get out, enjoy local parks and be active during the spring. Our focus is on FUN!

Please see schedule below for dates and parks.
The program runs Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm

BX Community Park |
Apr 23, May 14 and Jun 4

You will be painting 'Ladybug Kingdom'. Run your own tab at the Green.

Join 123Artful for a creative night out. The price is $45 and includes all paint materials, aprons, easels and fun! Proceeds to support cancer research. The fundraiser is to raise money for the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research. Run Day will be September 15th, 2019 here in Vernon BC! 

This event is SOLD OUT!

You will be painting 'Pea-cocktails'. The price is $44 and includes all paint materials, aprons, TWO wine glasses and fun. Join 123Artful for a creative night out!

In honour of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, come view this award-winning documentary about organ transplants. With remarkable access to Canada’s busiest organ-transplant hospital, this documentary brings viewers face-to-face with stories of life and death, and the impossible decisions that tragedy demands.

Community discussion following the film will be facilitated by the North Okanagan Chapter of the Kidney Foundation. For more information, see website link provided.

Wednesday Night’s are #TheKalStage Jam Nights & FREE for the Public  It’s hard to deny the fact that musicians want to go to the open mic so they can rub shoulders with other like-minded and talented artists, plug into their local music community, and be where the action is.  Show up and plug in/ or email the info provided for Your time slot.Jam Nights 7pm-close (after NHL Hockey)

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

A pig and whistle show set in a one-horse town in the Texas Plains. Lunch at Scotch Creek Hub (not included). Entrance to the show is included. Leave at 9:00am, return at 5:30pm (Approximately). 

If you have any questions please contact Sue Slater, the tour coordinator at the phone number below at any time, or call the tour office at 250-549-4201- Mon, Wed & Fri 9 am - 1 pm.

Non-members $45.00, members $40.00

Explore the creative handling, spontaneity and freedom that a simple pencil can offer as we practice drawing the elements of the landscape, industrial scenes, houses, cityscapes, boats, harbours and reflections.  Perspective, form and composition will be discussed as they apply to our ongoing exercises.  The interpretation, practice and pitfalls of drawing from photographs will also be discussed. Price includes all materials.

Members $262   Non Members $277

To register, call or drop by the Arts Centre today!

In this series with transformational memoir-writing instructor Janelle Hardy we’ll use a generative writing circle format with timed writing prompts to get ourselves into the writing habit, generate new stories as well as to share and listen deeply to one another.

This process is creative magic, connected, deep and playful. We'll write like wild women, swift, uncensored and unleashed. Limit to 6 participants per circle. $265.

$235.00 per student.

Late registrations will be accepted and pro-rated

Payment options are available – please call the office

In these programs, students will be introduced to acting techniques and theatre skills – improvisation, character building, script analysis, creative movement, and vocal work. These young artists will work together to create, collaborate and direct an original piece of theatre for the holiday season

This is a FREE program provided by Greater Vernon Recreation. Our goal is to encourage families with children to get out, enjoy local parks and be active during the spring. Our focus is on FUN!

Please see schedule below for dates and parks.
The program runs Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm

Lakeview Park April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 6 and June 20!

From the early experiments by artists like Pablo Picasso and George Braque, collage has played a pivotal role in many of the dominant art movements of the 20th and 21st centuries and has infiltrated our very way of thinking about artistic practices.  Everything from painting and installation to music sampling and animation has been flavored by the influences of collage.  The talk will be an idiosyncratic and personalized take on how collage changed the art world. Admission is by donation.

Do you know anyone with Talent? Starting this Thursday, bring them to our stage. Wing Night and Open Mic!

Karaoke! Comedy Material! Dance! Original Material! All are welcome!

VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present “Rumours” The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute show based in Los Angeles, California. The group recreates the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979. 

Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, “Rumours" takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren't afraid to put on a show.

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

Learn to make full use of your camera with these exciting lessons. Eric puts an emphasis on hands on learning, for the student who learns by doing. He teach everything from basic camera care to photographing children. Share your photos in our facebook group for homework, and receive expert advice.

Lessons start Friday, April 12th, 2019, and take place each consecutive Friday until May 3rd, as well as two hands-on walks on April 27th and May 4th time and location TBA.

Learn more and register for this class by clicking here. 

For even more information, fill out the contact form at Eric’s website here or text him at the contact info provided.

All pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing & slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a min of 1 lane open for lap swimming.

Prices:

Adult 19+ $6.15

Youth 13-18 and 65 years+ $4.60

Child 7-12 $4.00

Preschool 3-6 $2.00

Family $13.45

A Fund Raising Event For Community Dental Access Centre (CDAC)

$30 General Admission. Tunes for Teeth, A Variety Show - A fund raising event for Community Dental Access Centre (CDAC) featuring the musical talents of:Heather Harker, Alex MacArthur, Big Idea Band, The Shukuleles, Brandon Schmor, Derek Allen. The evening will also include refreshments and a Silent Auction.

All proceeds from this event will go toward providing dental care to low-income residents in the North Okanagan. 

Thrash always delivers, and once again we're promising the very best action packed entertainment in the Okanagan! At this April's big main event, Thrash Wrestling Champion MAD DOG Marty Sugar defends his coveted title for the final time against Camaro Cope! Cope has successfully earned his last shot at the Champ by beating Chucky Lee Ray in an insane hardcore match March 2nd in Penticton!

Two top contenders Cougar Meat Kid Collin Cutler takes on "The Dream Unit" Jayce D'Arcy for the first time in a Thrash Ring! Tons of awesome with more to announcements to come!

Tickets are $15 or 4 for $50 and are available at The Schubert Centre, Ebenezers and the Downtown Internet Lounge (Vernon), Dollar Dollar (Armstrong), Tony O's (Enderby), Snac Shac (Lumby) Or $20 after the door time at 7pm.

$10 gets you in the door and ALL proceeds go to the musicians.

~ CATHY ANN-WELLS ~ (PHAT BETTY) with The SOUL SISTAH - DELUX EDITION ~ featuring Cat Wells, Ellie Young and Wendy Aroynk join together for this spectacular weekend of entertainment. ~ JAZZ/BLUES ~The "Sistah's" are back at it! Wendy Aronyk on Flute and Percussion, Ellie Young on Bass and Cat Wells on guitar. Of course, all three lovelies will be singing up a storm. AND on Friday night Deborah Gold joins the mix on guitar and vocals! 

Reservations are highly recommended as they packed the joint last year. Fresh off the Boat! With her earliest idols being Miss Billie Holiday followed by Etta James and Janis Joplin, it’s not surprising to hear hints of Jazz and Funk thrown in there as well. She has run the gambit on musical styles including Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Rock, Funk, Jazz and finally Blues.

Join us at Match for the smooth music styling of Jeff Piatelli.

No Cover. Starts at 9 pm Fri & Sat.

We are super stoked about our 1st time at the Kal here. We are hoping that we can drag you all out seeing we are rarely performing in Vernon. Mark your calendars!

LINUS is basically a wicked cover band with decades of experience to play what most people want to hear where ever they are at. There are no problems with any type of music or requests in this band...ever! What do you want to hear is this bands moto.