Upcoming events at Cranbrook
and District Arts Council
• Kids Creating with Colleen - Pro-D Days Activities May 5th and June 2nd 12:30-3:30 at the Gallery ($30 per day)
• Acrylics Workshop with John deJong, May 27th & 28th at the Gallery ($150 includes supplies)
• Watercolor Workshop Retreat with Graham Flatt, May 8-12 at St Eugene Resort. ($350 for members)
Info at 250 426 4223 or visit 1013 Baker St.
The Outsiders
April 27-29
Mount Baker Wild Theatre presents the classic S. E. Hinton story (adopted for the stage by Christopher Sergel).
The story follows a teen gang in rural Oklahoma, called the Greasers, who are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group. When Greasers Ponyboy and Johnny get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding.
Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.
Three nights at the Key City Theatre — Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 27-29. Showtime 7 p.m.
On Golden Pond
April 28 and 30, May 3-5, May 10-13
Presented by Cranbrook Community Theatre at the Studio Stage Door. Enjoy the heart-warming stage play that inspired the 1981 Oscar-winning movie starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. The play is written by Ernest Thompson; directed by Elizabeth Ross and features Jack Lindquist, Joanne Wilkinson, Jennifer Inglis, Bob McCue, Trevor Lundy, Lucius Lundy and Michelle McCue. All shows at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at Lotus Books and at the door. Advance purchase recommended. $18 for non-members and $15 for CCT members.
Daffodil Dash for the Cancer Society
Saturday, April 29
Lace up your runners or your favorite walking shoes, on April 29, the community is coming together for a Daffodil Dash. This first annual event is a family friendly 5 or 10km walk or run. Starting at McKinnon Park, the route follows the Rotary trail. Registration is open and All funds raised will be designated to breast cancer. Cancer.ca/daffodildash
En Cervisia Novellus
Saturday, April 29
Brews, books and author readings all add up to an evening of entertainment and enjoyment. That’s the relaxed format for the 2nd Annual En Cervisia Novellus (Books & Brews), hosted by Lotus Books. It will be held downstairs at the Heid Out Restaurant and Fisher Peak Brewing Company on Saturday, April 29 at 7 pm. April 29th is also “Authors for Indies” day which Lotus Books will be celebrating all day in-store. The evening of books and brews will see a pairing or matching of books with fine brews. So authors will read brief passages from their books which will be complimented by a corresponding Fisher Peak brew. No price of admission, complimentary samplings of beer will be available and additional brews can be purchased. Space is limited so call Lotus Books to reserve a place at 250 426 3415 or email lotusbooks@shaw.ca Come and enjoy an evening of books, brews and author readings. Quench your thirst literally and literately.
Participating authors include: Dave Butler, Bob Wakulich, Stan Chung, Steen Jorgensen, Keith G. Powell, Bill Roberts
Public Library Garage Sale
Saturday, April 29
Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library are holding a Garage Sale in the Manual Training School (adjacent to the Library) from 9 am to 3 pm. Come and find dishes, tools, clothing, pictures, jewellry and more.
Now is a good time to spring clean and donate your items for this sale on Friday, April 28th from 1 pm to 6 pm in the Manual Training School.
Let’s Dance With The Testers
Saturday, April 29
A Dragon Boat Fundraiser (www.abreastintherockies.ca), set for Saturday, April 29, at the Cranbrook Golf Course from 8 p.m. To 1 a.m. Tickets are $30. Great music, witting banter and good times!
For tickets contact Lisa Matheson, call or text 250-919-5983.
Teachers take a turn on stage
Sunday, May 7
East Kootenay Music Teachers’ Association Scholarship Fundraising Concert. Sunday, May 7, 7 pm First Baptist Church, 328 - 14th Avenue South, Cranbrook. Tickets $10 For more info Katharine Nimmert 250- 426-4536 or 250- 489-9684
Ragtime, Classical, Pop, voice, piano, violin performances by members of the East Kootenay Music Teachers’ Association.
Watercolour Workshop Retreat
Monday, May 8 - Friday May, 12
Join Graham Flatt at St Eugene Resort for a Watercolour Workshop Retreat. Cost is $350 for members.
Glitz and Glamour Mother’s Day Brunch Saturday, May 13
Heritage Inn, 11 am - 2 pm
Sale and Brunch - Gently used jewelry, scarves, and purses; Silent Auction and Door Prizes. Tickets are $25. and available at Lotus Books. Hosted by Cranbrook GoGo Grannies.
Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation - Grandmothers helping Grandmothers
Kids Creating with Colleen
Friday, May 5, Friday, June 2
Join Colleen for Pro-D Day activities from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Cranbrook Art Gallery. Cost is $30 per day.
Acrylics Workshop
Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28
Join artist, John DeJong at the Cranbrook Art Gallery for an Acrylics workshop. Cost is $150 and includes supplies.