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The TSQ, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary season, was performing on Stradivarius instruments with tones so rich you could get drunk on them. The instantaneous standing ovation at the end that went on and on was well deserved. Since Daily Courier reviewer Marvin Dickau will have done a full review of the show, I‘ll leave it at that. However, I do want to say what a stellar job Chamber Music Kelowna is doing in bringing in acts of this calibre. With lineups like we‘re seeing from CMK, you might want to investigate getting season tickets for next year as that is pretty well the only way you‘ll guarantee yourself a seat. Next up in its concert series is the Osiris Trio from The Netherlands. You can get all the info you need on line at chambermusickelowna.ca. * * * On Friday, the Mary Irwin Theatre was packed to the rafters for a second night in a row as Kelowna welcomed Jill Barber to town. With one of the most unique voices in the business, Barber is also a truly gifted songwriter as well as a great entertainer. What a treat. Winner of several East Coast music awards, she‘s left the east for the west and now calls Vancouver home. Hopefully, we‘ll see a little more of Barber in the not-so-distant future. A big thank you to the Rotary Centre for the Arts‘ Tree Brewing series for bringing her here. Next up in the spotlight series will be the Rankin, Church and Crowe concert on Feb. 24. Tickets at the RCA box office, 250-717-5304. * * * On Saturday, from 12:30 p.m. right through into the evening, the Kelowna Community Theatre was the place to be for the Helping Hands for Haiti concert, which saw an impressive lineup of local bands and singers come forward to donate their time for the Red Cross Haiti relief fund. All together, some $35,000 was raised. Add to that the matching $35,000 from the Canadian government and Kelowna can be proud we‘ve helped where help is needed most. * * * I stopped by the Ballet Kelowna and Canadian School of Ballet building last week to drop some things off and found myself surrounded by highland dancers. The Scottish Dance Teacher‘s Alliance was in town, all the way from Scotland, to conduct the annual examinations for highland dancers. Some 30 or so kids were dressed in their finest kilts and sashes as they waited their turn to dance. Some took advantage of the second studio in the building to practise while they waited. Just like pianists take Royal Conservatory exams or ballet dancers take their RADs, these exams are the stepping stones along the way for highland dancers. Good luck to all who participated. * * * I‘m afraid there is little relief in site for your entertainment budget in the coming week. Harry Manx returns to the Valley for an intimate show at Creekside Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Truly one of my favourite live performers, I won‘t gush on any further. However, if you‘re hoping to get tickets, I‘d suggest phoning immediately to reserve seats as I can‘t imagine this not selling out. Tickets are $25 each or get a group of four for $84. Call 250-766-9309 to reserve your spot for what will no doubt be a night to remember. * * * In the visual arts, Patricia Gulyas has a new exhibit on display at the French Cultural Centre from now until Feb. 24. Opening reception will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. with the artist in attendance. You can the FCC for more info at 250-860-4074. * * * The Evans Gallery also has a new show coming up featuring nature artist Terry Isaac, who the gallery has represented since the early ‘90s. Isaac is internationally known for his work and in demand as a teacher and lecturer both in North America and the UK. The opening is Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. with the artist in attendance. Anyone who comes during the duration of the show and makes a donation to the Kelowna General Hospital will have their name entered in a draw to win a limited edition signed and numbered lithograph of Isaac‘s work. Also, anyone purchasing a piece of Isaac‘s work will be entered to win dinner with Isaac and his wife Kathleen, along with Wayne and Julie Evans of the gallery. For more info, contact Evans Gallery at 250-861-4422. * * * The inaugural Conduit Festival will be held Saturday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts from 4 p.m. until after midnight. Hoping to attract the 18 to 35 year old crowd down to the Cultural District, Conduit will feature music, a huge visual arts display, story telling, crafts, wine, martinis, slam poets, sculpture and even some information on agriculture. Committed to sourcing the most auspicious in local experimental, folk and Alt music, the list of performers includes Kevin Kane, Old Man‘s Beard, Prairie Cat, Midnight, Leila Neverland, Yoko, Nixie and a whole lot more. Admission is on a sliding scale between $10 to $20 depending on your financial situation, payable at the door. * * * Tonight is opening night for Shakespeare Kelowna‘s presentation of Hamlet. They‘ve abridged the script to save it from running the full four hours, but you can expect it to still be a late night, with a running time of two hours 45 minutes. In other words, if you‘re wondering if you should hit the bathroom before the show starts or at intermission, the answer is yes. Doug Brown plays King Claudius, Deb Nicholson is his wife Gertrude, and Stace Williamson plays Hamlet. The rest of the cast are equally strong so I‘m going in with high expectations and looking forward to another stellar job by this talented cast which is anything but amateur. Directed by Cameron Gordon, Hamlet runs at the Mary Irwin Theatre in the RCA from Feb. 3-13. Tickets at the RCA box office, 250-717-5304 or online at selectyourtickets.com. * * * The official opening of Studio 113 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts take place Thursday. It features the works of artists Angela Bonten, Julia Trops, Rebekah Wilkinson and Trina Ganson. Everyone is invited to drop by the RCA and meet the artists between 4 and 7 p.m. * * * Theatre Kelowna Society will hold its next monthly meeting Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at 1149 Sutherland Ave. Anyone interested in getting involved in theatre – be it behind the scenes or on stage – is encouraged to come and learn more about what they do. For more info, call Debby at 250-862-8673 or visit theatrekelowna.org. - Glenna Turnbull is a freelance writer who has covered the Okanagan arts and entertainment scene for many years. Her column appears each Wednesday in eVent. Email at artseen@telus.net. Top of Page |
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