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Maddisun, along with Sarah Orton and DJ Naytaron present An Evening of Rock and Roll at Key City Theatre November 17, 2023

Centre 64

Next up in the gallery is Jenny Stenkamp’s solo exhibit from Sept. 21 to Oct. 18, followed by Neal Panton “Sense of Place” Oct. 19 to Nov. 15.

Live@Studio64 Fall Concert Series. Tickets for Leeroy Stagger are on sale now. Get them here: https://www.centre64.com/event-details/leeroy-stagger

Pre-sale for Allison Russell started on September 19th. (concert is February 27 2024)

get tickets here: https://www.centre64.com/event-details/allison-russell

The Kimberley Arts Council’s new film committee, Flix@64, is showing independent films every ‘First Thursday’ of the month.

November 2nd is Logan Lucky. Tickets are only $7 and can be bought online at Centre 64’s site or at the door. There will be a popcorn vendor and concession selling cold drinks and candy.

Cranbrook Arts

Cranbrook Arts will be staring fall classes after Thanksgiving. Pop onto www.cranbrookarts.com to check them out.

“Form Function Fancy” is the current exhibition in the Gallery. This ceramics and pottery exhibition features 12 local Artists.

The call for submissions is out for SQUARED…the next exhibition. Expanding on the Square Foot Exhibition that they’ve held for the past 2 years, SQUARED is open to any size, any medium…as long as the length and width are equal. Visit the submissions page under Gallery on the website for details.

Dates to note:

November 4 - 12 pm -6 pm Opening reception for SQUARED, Grand opening of the Gallery Shop

December 9 - Cranbrook Arts ART MARKET, details TBA

Stay in touch with Cranbrook Arts: Visit our website,

Dogman: The Musical at Key City Theatre

Thursday, November 2, 2023

7:00 p.m. 8:40 p.m. A family series event.

Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?

Mount Baker Music: Fall Concert at Key City Theatre

Friday, November 3, 2023

7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Key City Theatre presents:

Casting Off

November 5th at 7:30 pm. Intergenerational circus with lots to say: the personal is political, fury is fun and the acrobatics downrightdangerous–especially when life gets in the way.Casting Offstereotypes, these dynamic Australian women tumble, talk, fly and balance precariously.

Key City Theatre presents:

As The Crow Flies

Friday, November 10th at 7:30 pm. Tickets: Regular $ 35 | Big Ticket $29 | Big Ticket Plus $2

A 20 year celebration of small town balladeers.

Maddisun & Key City Theatre presents:

A Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Featuring: Maddisun, Sarah Orton, DJ Naytaron

November 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm Doors open 6:30 pm. Tickets: $20. An evening of rock n roll + Kootenay culture.

Roots of Jazz at Centre 64

Brass Roots present a historyof swing and Latin jazz in North America. Saturday November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Theater Room. tickets and inof at Randy & Shinobu at 778-481-5423. These tickets are likely to sell out quickly.

Key City Theatre presents:

Queen City Burlesque: A Kootenay Vauderville Affair

Saturday, November 18th 2023 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: Regular $35 | Big Ticket Members $29 | Big Ticket Plus Members $25. Get ready for a sizzling hot show this November!

Moyie Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, November 18, 2023 (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Moyie Community Hall. Entry Fee $2.00 (includes draw prize ticket) - Kids Free, Baked Goods Galore and Quality Handmade Treasures. (Note: Lakeside Grill will open early for lunch and $2 from every meal will be donated to the Moyie Community Association to support this fundraiser)

Medium Connections presents:

Psychic Medium & Published Author Jody Lutzke

November 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm. This event is Rated G- Suitable for all ages. Ticket Price: Regular $25

Jody Lutzke is a Psychic Medium who delivers messages from the other side. Audience members have the opportunity to hear healing messages from their loved ones as Jody is guided.

Key City Theatre presents:

Middle Raged

Thursday, November 23rd 2023. Tickets: Regular $42 | Big Ticket Members $36 | Big Ticket Plus Members $32. A hilarious sketch show, exploring that time of life when you’re running out of time! Couples dealing with the madness of childrearing, empty nests, aging parents, financial stresses…and even trying “Outlander” role play to spice up the bedroom!

Key City Theatre - Symphony of the Kootenays Messiah

November 25, 2023

Join Sun Valley Song for a spectacular seasonal concert performance by Symphony of the Kootenays on November 25th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Key City Theatre, Cranbrook

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 have started a new season of singing. We sing on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, at Mt Zion Lutheran Church, located at the corner of 11th Ave and 11th Street. For more information phone 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.

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.



Carolyn Grant

About the Author: Carolyn Grant

I have been with the Kimberley Bulletin since 2001 and have enjoyed every moment of it.
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