Cranbrook Arts
Calling all Artists: Cranbrook Arts announces three opportunities for artwork submissions!
In the Gallery there are two upcoming exhibitions:
Gallery Hours: Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 4:00
The Second Chance Art Sale
May 29 - June 8
Artists, are you looking to clear out your Artwork? Bring it to the Second Chance Art Sale.
Submission Deadline: May 23
New Perspectives: A Celebration of Kootenay Landscape
June 14 - July 20
Seeking new and original artwork that highlights the beauty of the Kootenays!
We encourage you to “think outside of the box” for this — Unique work that explores size, scale, viewpoint and perspective in landscape, all landscape work will be considered.
Submission Deadline: May 31
Community Art Project
Where’s Ed? Summer Scavenger Hunt
July 26 – Sept 1
We are seeking 14 artists, individual or groups, to create sculptures/artwork of Cranbrook Ed to be hidden in and around Cranbrook. Sculptures will be hidden both indoors and outdoors.
Submission Deadline: April 26
Great news: Our Afterschool Art Club is back for another 6 sessions! Our Spring programming is underway with many of our classes filling. We still have spots left in several Art Workshop and Pottery Classes. Registration is open on our website.
Did you know Cranbrook Arts is now offering a Class Bursary? We strive to create art experiences that are accessible for everyone. Our Bursary can cover up to 100% of class tuition. The Cranbrook Arts Class Bursary is generously funded by The Rick & Marg Jensen Foundation and Stellar Vista Credit Union.
You can find all our classes, learn more about our submissions and Class Bursary on our website www.cranbrookarts.com
Centre 64
Live@Studio64 ‘Delivering Great Live Music’ presents the Red Dirt Skinners, Sat May 25, 8pm. This is the last show in the spring series. Show is Sold Out. www.centre64.com/live-music-kimberley
Have Camera Will Travel….
A travelogue series at Centre 64
Join Rick Neidig in Morocco
“Morocco - Sahara and beyond”
Photo Presentation at Centre 64 on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30pm
Admission by donation. All proceeds to Kimberley Arts at Centre 64.
Bellamy Brothers - the Love Still Flows Key City Theatre
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating 40 years of success.
Mount Baker Secondary School: Trash Fashion Show
April 26, Key City Theatre
Showtimes: 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm
Tickets: $5
Rotary Club of Cranbrook Heart of the Community Gala & Auction
April 27 Colombo Lodge Cranbrook
The evening kicks off with cocktails at 5 pm, followed by a sumptuous four-course dinner starting at 6 pm. Complimentary champagne will accompany the meal, enhancing your dining experience. Dress in your semi-formal best, and feel free to embrace the Moulin Rouge theme with your attire. Whether you opt for bold and beautiful or elegantly understated, your presence will contribute to the night’s magic. The evening will not only tantalize your taste buds but also entertain you with a live and silent auction and live music by The Testers that promises to keep you dancing late into the night.
Dino Light Key City Theatre
May 2
A famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life.
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audience all over the world.
Spring Book Sale May 3
The Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library are holding a book sale in the Manual Training School, adjacent to the Library. Friday, May 3rd is for Friends’ Members only from 3 pm to 5 pm. Saturday, May 4th Everyone is Welcome from 10 am to 4 pm. This is a great place to find your spring reading as well as Dvds, puzzles, games, audiobooks and magazines.
We rely on donations to make our sales a success. Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Desk in the Library at any time. Good condition is appreciated. Magazines can also be donated if published within the last two years.
All proceeds from the sale go to support the Cranbrook Public Library and its programs.
Blind Date With a Book - Fundraiser Kaleidoscope
May 9, Art Gallery Kimberley
Are you ready to mingle, sip, and groove for a good cause? Art Gallery Kimberley has teamed up with Huckleberry Books to raise funds for Kimberley Kaleidoscope Arts Festival 2024 while sipping, nibbling, browsing for books, and enjoying live music and more.
They’ve wrapped up stacks (and stacks!) of mystery books, each with a teaser on the package. It’s like a blind date with a book! Wander through the gallery and gift shop to find your perfect literary match while enjoying a drink and nibbling on snacks.
Live Music: Groove to the beats of Kimberley’s newest band, Howard Street Blend.
Secure your spot for $35, which includes a blind date book, your first drink, and a $20 donation to the Kimberley Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. Plus, additional books and drinks will be available for purchase to keep the good times rolling. Tickets available at the Gallery.
Mount Baker Wild Theatre Legally Blonde
Key City Theatre May 9 - 12
Based on the 2001 movie of the same name, Legally Blonde is a feel good musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach. Elle Woods is a sorority girl who enrolls in Harvard Law school in order to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. Despite many doubts, Elle’s journey at law school defies all expectations while staying true to herself.
Lions Garage Sale May 11 and 12
9 a.m to 2 p.m both days. Estate and moving sale. 324 10 Ave S. back alley. All money raised returned to local community service.
The Future is Now
Community Sustainability, Technology and Innovation Fair
McKim School Kimberley May 13, 2024
Event featuring keynote speaker Bob McDonald. tickets are available at eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-is-now-tickets-800185395057
Over 20 booths on sustainability, innovation, technology and youth climate adaptation projects. Door prizes for carbon netural transporation to event.
Fisher Peak Performing Arts Society presents:
Canadian Artist Tribute
May 31st at 7
This will be one of a kind fundraiser concert. Songs of Canadian greats performed by some of Cranbrook’s best talent. Tunes by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Rush, Tragically HiP are just a small selection of the artists featured.
Some of the artists performing, The Confluentials, Pretty for the People, Heather Gemmell, Voodoo Rhythm Kings, Phaeton, Dave Prinn and Jack Spring.
Ceilidh on the Mountain Saturday, June 1
With the Kimberley Pipe Band and the Kimberley Cranbrook Highland Dance Association and Lennan Delany and Jarred Albright. At Kimberley Alpine Resort. This event is sold out but there is a waiting list.
Harmony Rising - Symphony in the Valley
In the spirit of our ever popular Symphony on the Mountain concerts the SOTK will be hosting a two concert series in July, 2024 including a special outdoor concert at ?AQ’AM in the scenic St. Mary River Valley. Guest artists will include the Numa Ka.kin Drummers with a welcome from Nasuʔkin (Chief) Joe Pierre. As always, with our summer concerts you’ll be entertained with an upbeat program, some familiar and possibly some new to you. Special thanks to PJ Gilhuly, a Ktunaxa artist living in Cranbrook, for the design of our poster.
Adults: $50 / Students: $22
Invermere
Saturday, July 6, 2024
7:00 pm MDT
Columbia Valley Centre
646 4 St, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Invermere Tickets: Buy On-line
?AQ’AM
Sunday, July 7, 2024
2:30 pm MDT
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Fisher Peak Fiber Arts Guild
The guild welcomes beginners and those experienced in the fiber arts. They meet at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens’ Centre on the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. till noon. Second Thursday from nine to noon. Fourth Thursday at 6:30 for felting. For more information please contact Tessa at fisherpeakfiberartsguild@gmail.com or call 250-919-6743.
Funtastics in Cranbrook
The FUNTASTICS singing group will be starting singing on Tuesday, January 9th. We sing at Mt Zion Lutheran Church (corner of 11th St. & 11th Ave.) from 1:30 to 3:00. We welcome newcomers from Cranbrook, Kimberley and surrounding areas. For more information contact Audrey at (250) 4898-5047.
Cranbrook Quilters Guild
Come quilt with us! Learn the art, socialize and contribute to community. Daytime quilting/workshops tues am 9:30-12:00; first thurs. 9:30 – 12:00; wed evenings 6:30-8:30; Business and social meetings second and fourth tues. evenings 7;00 ; Quilting/ workshops - 5 Saturdays during year. CONTACT : cranbrookquiltersguild.ca, Facebook or Donna 250 421 3724.
Bridge in Kimberley
Drop in to Kimberley’s Centennial Hall Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. for duplicate bridge. Contact Linda Johnson 250-427-1784.
Kimberley Weavers’ Guild
Kimberley Weavers’ Guild is focused on weaving and spinning but welcome all fibre artists. we meet Wednesdays 1 4o 4 p.m. Sept. to June. Drop in for a visit. For more information please contactkimberleyfibrearts@gmail.com or text 250-427-1735.
Senior’s Day at Cranbrook Legion
Every third Wednesday The Cranbrook Legion Branch #24 hosts ‘Senior’s Day at the Legion’. Join ‘Bud’s Friends’ for an hour of Sing-a-long from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A lunch of great sandwiches and yummy sweet treats is provided and served by the ‘Telus Ambassadors’, Come and join us for an hour of fun and lively singing. If you come with a group you should get there early, (shortly after 1pm) to get a good seat. And it’s free.