Cranbrook Arts
Calling all Artists: Cranbrook Arts announces three opportunities for artwork submissions!
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
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.
Kootenay Dance Academy
Key City Theatre
Kootenay Dance Academy is proud to present their 33rd Annual Production Revue
“Disney-100 Years of Magic Celebration” Showtime 7 p.m. Friday May 24, Saturday May 25
Kootenay Dance Academy is proud to present their 2nd Annual Jr Showcase “Every Child a Star” Saturday, May 25
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.
Abra Cadabra: A Tribute to Abba
Key City Theatre June 28
ABBA fans! Mark your calendars because on Friday June 28th ABBA Tribute “ABRA Cadabra” is landing in Cranbrook for the 1st time! Don’t miss this all ages & family friendly stage extravaganza that has been receiving rave reviews from coast to coast!
Featuring a captivating live band, powerful vocals, dancers, dazzling costumes and engaging multi-media, this interactive stage show will have you smiling, moving & singing along to your favourite ABBA hits such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take A Chance, SOS, Waterloo, Fernando & more!
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
Unleash your child’s creativity this summer at Key City Theatre’s Summer Performance Camp!
From July 8th to 19th, young performers aged 8 to 15 can dive into the dazzling world of theatre through engaging workshops led by seasoned professionals. Whether they’re budding actors or future stage managers, they’ll explore everything from acting, singing, and dancing, to behind-the-scenes production.
This two-week camp will not only cultivate their artistic talents but also boost their confidence and teamwork skills in a fun, supportive environment. Don’t miss out on the spotlight—register your star today and watch them shine on stage.
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.