Centre 64
The open, juried Kaleidoscope art exhibition will be in the Centre 64 gallery from July 27 to August 23. This exhibit will feature 20 artists in both the Emerging and Established fields. It’s always a good show.
Summer Sounds -
Come down to Rotary Park from 6:30-10pm for live music, dancing, food, drink and all around good times! Every Thursday night until August 17th will feature two bands and hours of free, live entertainment! On Saturday, August 26th there will be a special event in collaboration with the Cranbrook Rotary Club!
Kimberley Community Band Concerts
7 p.m. Thursday evenings, right after the Farmers’ Market August 10.
Kimberley First Saturday – August 5 th
Kimberley Celebrates the Arts 12pm-4pm
Music in the Platzl 12noon - Junior and The Relics
1pm – Tom Bungay
2-pm Kootenay Lately
Workshops: U can Ukulele with Helen
Repousse (Metal working) with Tony Austin
Make Art Studio drop by and try Dot Mandela Art tiles.
Workshops are for ages 14+ and times 1pm and 2:30pm, Preregister at Centre 64 250-427-4191
Art market with local vendors; Virginia Anderson – spinner weaver; Teal Matrix – artist; Rene Farwig – watercolorist, Erin Dodd Miscellaneous crafts; Skylar Haggarty – Bubble Braids and more to come.
Feature artist is Ellen Chase. Ellen will also have some of her artwork for sale
Kids activities; Face painting, Creative corner, Photo booth, and a Hungary Caterpillar Picnic Hunt
Don’t for get the evening concert at Centre 64 – Jazz Night with Take Four
Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 7:30. Admission by donation. Refreshment bar available.
Sizzling Summer Book Sale
Check out the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library Book Sale! This sale will be Friday, Aug 11th from 3 pm to 5 pm for Friends’ Members only. Everyone is welcome Sat. Aug. 12 from 10 am 3 pm in the Manual Training School adjacent to the library. There are loads of books, puzzles and DVDs to choose from. Cash only. All fund earned are used for Library supplies and programs.
Kaleidoscope Fest Kimberley
August 16 to 20
The festival will kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 16 with Workshop Wednesday.
On Thursday at the theatre, there will be a performance from the Lara Wong and Melón Jimenez Flamenco Quartet.
Friday is the Awards Gala, which this year is open to the public. Tickets will include snacks and music from La Cafamore, a classical trio out of Rossland, B.C.
Saturday night will feature a concert at Centre 64’s outdoor stage, with music from Kimberley’s Oliver McQuaid, followed by The Hollers. Admission is solely through pay-what-you-can donation and guests are invited to bring their own chairs and their dancing shoes.
The event will conclude on Sunday with the Kids Festival in the Platzl from noon to 4 p.m., which will include family-friendly events featuring a performance from Sandra Lamouche, an Indigenous hoop dancer, plus a storytime, face painting and much more. Admission on Sunday is free.
Local restaurants are set to participate in the Palate Pleaser Challenge throughout the festival, which will see them serve festival-themed drinks and dishes on their menus.
Pars and Guitars Trickle Creek Golf Course Kimberley
August 24, 25
Enjoy live music on the deck at beautiful Trickle Creek Golf Course from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25. Kraig Nienhuis will be performing
ABBA Revisited Key City Theatre
Sept 20
Vaughn Entertainment is proud to present ABBA REVISITED, North America’s #1 tribute to ABBA.
It’s members have been dazzling audiences across the globe since the year 2001. ABBA REVISITED recreates the magic of ABBA with authentic costumes, spectacular harmonies and note-perfect musicianship taking their audience on a musical journey back in time. From Vegas to Bermuda, Mexico to Dubai, and Guatemala, ABBA Revisited recreated the show stopping look and sound that ABBA fans around the world can’t deny!
Dani Strong Band Key City Theatre
Sept 22
Dani Strong is a multi award-winning artist and songwriter with an infectious stage presence. With over 2 million streams, two international music awards, song placements on Netflix and Amazon Prime featured films, and multiple tours under her belt, Dani Strong is making waves as an independent artist.
David James and Big River Key City Theatre
Sept 23
David James and Big River are often described as one of the most authentic Outlaw Country tribute shows touring today. From the way James holds his guitar to the way he talks his audience, the legendary musicians live again when James steps to the mike and says, “Hello - I’m almost Johnny Cash.” or plays that classic leather bound telecaster guitar like Waylon. The extensive catalog of songs from Cash like Folson Prison, Boy Named Sue and Ring of Fire and Waylons mega hits like Luckenback Texas, Good Hearted Woman and Mammas Don’t Let Your Baby’s Grow Up To Be Cowboys, attracts audiences young and old alike to relive the music of these treat country icons.
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 10:00 a.m. For more information please contact Tessa at fisherpeakfiberartsguild@gmail.com or call 250-919-6743.
Funtastics in Cranbrook
The FUNTASTICS singing group is taking a break over the summer and will be starting up again in September. The startup date will be Tuesday, September 12th. For more information contact Audrey at 250 489-5047.
Cranbrook Quilters Guild
Daytime quilting every Tues morning; workshops. Make donation quilts wed. Evenings. Location -Seniors’ Hall . Cost $35/year. Contact; cranbrookquiltersguild.ca or Facebook .
Bridge in Kimberley
Drop in to Kimberley’s Centennial Hall Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. for duplicate bridge. Covid vaccine mandatory. Contact Linda Johnson 250-427-1784.
Artists in Residence at Centre 64
Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. drop by the gallery at Centre 64 to see artists at work.
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 if 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.