Tech community throws a party!
Jan 5, 2012 / 7:00 am
Accelerate Okanagan is hosting a New Year Kick Off Party on January 12th. The event will feature a blend of live music from the Ozzy Ozmunds, Twisted Disco from Code: E and DJ Rich Taylor Esq, buffet style culinary delights and some Poker, Blackjack and Roulette to top it all...
New Year's Eve What-To-Do Guide
Dec 30, 2011 / 7:00 am
New Years Eve Events Free Events Venue: Chances Entertainment: Chances Game Show (hosted by Jeff Hay),Music, Dancing. Food/Drink: Champagne, Treats Tickets available from Chances guest services, #250-860-9577 Event info Venue: Lake City Casino - Kelowna Entertainment:...
Hanson much more than just Mmmbop
Dec 22, 2011 / 7:00 am
Hanson interview I had a moment to catch up with Isaac from the Hansons last week to talk about their performance at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Jan 24th. Audio highlights: 1:39 This is their first truly extensive Canadian tour. 5:00 Isaac talks about the transition...
Ryan Donn's Christmas Podcast
Dec 15, 2011 / 7:00 am
Castanet Christmas Podcast: 0:11 Adrienne Pierce: The More the Merrier 3:49 Andrew Allen: All I Want For Christmas 7:18 Behind Sapphire: Christmas Nigh 10:34 Corey Doak: Scruffy the Elf 14:27 Greg Sczebel: A Little More Time With You. He also...
Christmas Concerts and Flash Mob
Dec 8, 2011 / 7:00 am
During the Downtown Light Up last weekend there was a Christmas flashmob by Trinity Baptist Church. Here is the video, as choreographed by Creators Arts Centre: Christmas Concerts/Events in the coming week: Willow Park hosts their ever popular Living Nativity...
Downtown Light Up: This Saturday
Dec 1, 2011 / 7:00 am
This Saturday the Downtown Kelowna Association and their many community partners host what is sure to be an amazing Downtown Light Up. Below is a visual summery of the events and activities. Its going to be an amazing event. For more information go to:...
Twelve Track Mind - CD Release
Nov 24, 2011 / 7:00 am
Parks Alive is such a familiar sight in our community that its easy to forget that it hasn't always been so. I sat down with Norm Strauss this past week to talk about his newest album "Twleve Track Mind", and during the interview I learned that he was actually one of the first...
Taste of Japan & VAFF
Nov 17, 2011 / 7:00 am
A few days ago the Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association hosted "A Taste of Japan". A sampling of all things Japanese. If you haven't had a chance to discover our sister city connection, head down to Kasugai gardens when you're downtown one day to discover just...
Best bargain wines: Natalie Mclean
Nov 7, 2011 / 9:00 am
“Life can be a series of amazing adventures.” An Evening with Natalie MacLean Nov 8th, 6 to 8pm @ BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop Tickets are $50 + HST - Includes book, wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Wine tasting sponsored by Sumac Estate Winery. Tickets...
Local author releases eBook
Nov 3, 2011 / 6:00 am
Photo: Contributed Elle Strauss's eBook Clockwise has been released into the world without a drop of ink being spilled. Clockwise is a time travelling, young adult, chick lit, eBook released earlier this month by West Kelowna author Elle Strauss. It's not...
Coldplay LIVE
Oct 26, 2011 / 1:00 pm
Coldplay LIVE - 1pm PST World renowned artists Coldplay - directed by visionary filmmaker Anton Corbijn. Choose the camera views, vote for a song, and chat with a worldwide audience. Click here to see them LIVE. Interview...
Scottish Folk Invasion!
Oct 20, 2011 / 7:00 am
Two events are happening this weekend in the Okanagan featuring some great Scottish entertainment. Colin Hay (Men at Work) In case you missed Colin Hay's performance at the Minstrel this past Monday he is performing in Penticton tonight...
A-OK Mixcast Twelve: Pop Okanagan
Oct 13, 2011 / 12:00 pm
This article was written by and shared with us by Brandon William Fletcher from www.awesomeokanagan.com Fall is in full swing. October showers mean it’s getting colder, but also means we’re 9 days away from Pop Okanagan, the music festival replacing BreakOut West. To get you...
Pop Okanagan!
Oct 13, 2011 / 7:00 am
One year after Breakout West showed Kelowna what a successful live music festival looks like Okanagan Pop has arrived to showcase local talent in our downtown core. Over 60 bands and 8 venues featuring some of the best bands from around Western Canada. Below is a daily...
October family events
Oct 6, 2011 / 6:00 am
Most events listed below are focused on younger children. I trust you'll discover some activities you weren't aware of. The Strong Start program is incredible and I would encourage any stay at home parents to check it out. Click on the pictures below for more event...
Penticton Artist raises $4000
Sep 29, 2011 / 10:00 am
Photo: Contributed Local artistic legend, Ari Neufeld, has successfully crowdfunded his latest project: "Live at the Dream Cafe". Through a variety of rewards for various donations he was able to raise over $4000...
Card Counting Christians
Sep 23, 2011 / 10:30 am
Photo: Contributed Director, Bryan Storkel The Opening Gala (sponsored by Castanet) of the Okanagan Film Festival kicked off in fine fashion on Thursday evening. Headlining the event was the documentary - Holy Rollers - about card...
Fall Okanagan Wine Festival
Sep 22, 2011 / 7:00 am
Photo: Contributed Vine, dine, and wine! The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival is only a week away. Ten days of festivities that include over 160 events spread throughout the Valley. "Something for every pallet" as Blair Baldwin said...
1.8 million hits for Filmmaker
Sep 15, 2011 / 8:00 am
Yellow Sticky Notes was created in Kelowna by Jeff Chiba Stearns. As of today it has over 1.8 million views on Youtube. Yellow Sticky Notes world wide debut was in the Okanagan College Theatre a few years ago and has gone on to win numerous awards. As one of the first animators...
Knowledge Network in Kelowna
Sep 13, 2011 / 5:00 am
The Knowdge Network is coming to Kelowna this week. They are hosting a number of events in support of the Okanagan Film Festival. Photo: Contributed Rudy Buttignol I had the opportunity to catch up with...
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