Key City Theatre Gallery
Mount Baker Student Exhibition
The next exhibition will be “Prelude to We Paint”.
Art exhibit in the showcase at Kimberley Public Library
Fourteen paintings have sprung up in the display case at the Kimberley Public Library for viewing during April and May. All paintings are done in oils and all have been painted in classes and workshops lead by Kimberley Landscape Artist, Caprice Hogg. This display is an exciting sampling of paintings, mostly landscapes, simply called “Oils with Caprice”. Stop in to the Kimberley Public Library during opening hours this Spring to view the creations of these dedicated students’ painting in “Oils with Caprice”.
In the Gallery at Centre 64
IThe Adjudicated Young Artists Exhibition April 23 - May 18. Next up, from May 20 to June 2, is Fabricates, exhibitions by the North Star Quilters Society
Latin Dance Nights
Centre 64
A 30 minute introduction to Salsa and social dance to follow. Now every first and third Monday . 7 p.m. Drop in fee of $5 to $8. All skill levels, beginners welcome, singles and couples.
Live@Studio64
Spring Concert Series
May 25: Dead Flowers - Rolling Through Stones Country
8 p.m. Studio 64 SEries pass (three concerts) $66 to $72. Individual tickets $24 - $28.Tickets available at Centre 64: 250-427-4919 or info@kimberleyarts.com
The Diary of Anne Frank presented by Cranbrook Community Theatre
May 8,9,10 & 11.
All performances at 7:30 pm except Sunday, May 5, matinee at 2:00 pm.
This play is the stage adaptation of the book “The Diary of a Young Girl” based on the diary written by Anne Frank in an Amsterdam attic where she, her family and others hid from the Nazis for over two years during WWII. It is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and a true testament to the human spirit. Directed by Michelle McCue, the extraordinary cast brings the characters and story to life. Performance venue is The Stage Door at 11 - 11th Avenue South. Proudly sponsored by Victoria Avenue Dental. Tickets are $15 for members and $18 for non-members, available at Huckleberry Books (formally Lotus Books) at 16 - 9th Avenue South, 250-426-3415 . Stairlift is available, call 250-426-2490 to arrange.
May 9, 10, 11 12
MBSS Wild Theatre: Mamma Mia
Shows 7:30 p.m. except Sunday’s matinee at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets $20 | $15 Seniors and Students
ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
With music and lyrics by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (and some songs with Stig Anderson), a book by Catherine Johnson with a story originally conceived by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is one of the world’s favourite musicals and Mount Baker’s Wild Theatre is thrilled to bring it to the Key City stage.
Saturday, May 11
Cranbrook Hub for Refugees Dance Fundraiser
The Cranbrook HUB for Refugees is hosting a Dinner /Dance Fundraiser to raise monies to sponsor a third family after successfully sponsoring 2 families in Cranbrook. Bonnie Spence- Vinge is the chair of the committee. We support the family for one year in Canada providing them with support in integrating into a Western culture, English language support, and financial support to ease the transition. This is the 4th Dinner Dance fundraiser and it should be a fun evening! Colombo Lodge is having their famous pasta, The East West Connection are a great band with tunes for everyone and The Silent Auction has just amazing items to bid on!
Sunday, May 12 at 2pm
Kimberley Nature Park Hike
“Mother’s Day Walk” with Ruth and Kent Goodwin (250 427-5404). Meet at Higgins Street Entrance for this moderate 2-hour hike to Myrtle Junction. and back Pat Morrow trail over to Eimer’s Ridge. Along the way, lilies, orchids and violets may be blooming. Bring water and snack!
Tuesday, May 14
Key City Theatre
the Lovebullies with opener The Hurricans
7:30 p.m. The Lovebullies showcase the collective talents of Caroline Connolly (lead vocals), Chantal Vitalis (guitar/vocals), Joni Brent (bass/vocals) and Paul Jahn (drummer/vocals). They are currently working on their third album. Brought to you by Key City Theatre and Fisher Peak performing Artists Society. Tickets $27.50 and $25.00 for members’ for the remaining four in the series. Showtimes 7:30 pm.
Friday, May 17
Ali Hassan
Key City Theatre
Best known as host of CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, Ali Hassan brings his brilliantly funny one-man Comedy show to Cranbrook for one night only! Tickets are: $35 | $29 | $25 at KeyCityTheatre.com or at the Box Office 250-426-7006
Sat May 18, 2019
Kevin Martin of Fore! Deer Run popular Kimberley, BC Band performing a Solo Acoustic Show
The Studio Lounge in The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Cranbrook. Doors @ 6pm. Show @ 7:30pm. -Admission $10 per person. Come enjoy a bevy or two and a fine meal…Stay Late Kevin will keep you entertained. Another great show brought to you by Lazy Crow Promotions
Saturday, May 18
DOA at Kimberley Elks Club
Hardcore Punk Rock Legends D.O.A. hit the Kimberley Elks Club (240 Howard St.) this coming Saturday May 18th as part of their much-anticipated 40th Anniversary Tour! Bandleader Joe Keithley (recently elected to Burnaby City Council!) has nailed Vancouver’s name into the ironclad pages of rock and roll history with his political activism, his buzzsaw guitar riffery, and a long history of berserk live shows (thousands and thousands of them), and this performance (backed with the killer rhythm section of bassist Mike Hodsall and drummer Paddy Duddy) should be no different - and no less thrilling. Also appearing are Kimberley’s much-beloved punk-metal-celtic-whatsit upstarts ELK HUNT (featuring guitarist Kevin Honeyman, bassist Brian Morris, bagpiper Noah Wesche, and drummer Colin Righton), who are well worth the price of admission on their own. Your East Kootenay Long Weekend just got that much wilder! Advance tickets available at the Kimbo Elks or at Huckleberry Books in Downtown Cranbrook - Don’t Miss Out!
Mining Railway opens
Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway’s opening weekend is the Victoria Day Weekend, May 18, 19 and 20 which will feature Express trains at 10 and Mining Tours at 11, 1 and 3. Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway will be operating weekends until June 29 when daily service will begin.
May 24 & 25
Viva Fiesta - Kootenay Dance Academy
Key City Theatre
7 to 9 p.m.$25 Adults. $20 Seniors & Students 12-17. $12 - Childen Under 12. Join us as we celebrate all the sights, sounds and music of Latin America. From Mexico, the Caribbean and Amazon rain forests of Central and South America to all the cultural celebrations of Rio and the alluring Latin beats of the infamous Copa Cabana…..the hottest spot north of Havana…..you will experience them all in this epic adventure! It’s a non stop Kootenay Dance Academy is proud to present their 28th Annual Production Revue:
Thursday, May 30
The History of Rock and Roll with Andre-Philippe Gagnon
Key City Theatre
Tickets are on sale now to see the Man of a Thousand Voices.
In 1985, André-Philippe Gagnon first acquired his international reputation. He participated for the first time at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs festival with an incredible act, impersonating with accuracy every artist of the song We are the World. He was invited to present his version of We Are the World on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, reaching an audience of 15 million American viewers.
Kimberley Nature Park Hikes
Sunday May 19 at 1 pm - “Photography Hike” with Janice Strong (250 489-1622). Meet at Campground Road entrance for a 2.5 - 3 hour meander up to Sunflower Hill. Bring water and snack.
Saturday June 1 at 10am - “Beginners Trail Bike” with Peter McConnachie (250 427-2419)
Meet at Visitor Centre in the Platzl parking lot for a 3-4 hour ride on moderate trails. The choice of trails will depend on conditions. Bring water & snack.
Sunday June 9 at 9am - “Explore Horse Barn Valley” with Struan Robertson (250 427-5048)
Meet at Matthew Creek turn off which is 6.8km on St. Mary Lake Road, for a drive up to HBV. Enjoy a 3-4 hour hike through the Cedar Grove to Half-Way Cabin and back via Coral Route. Bring water & snack.
Sunday June 16 at 10am - “Father’s Day Hike” with Ellen & Dan Chase (250 427-5517)
Meet at Riverside Campground entrance for South West Passage loop; an easy 3 hour hike. Bring water & snack.
Saturday July 6 at 9am - “Southwest View Point” with Craig Beattie (403-399-9496)
Meet at Nordic Centre entrance for a 4 hour moderate loop hike that includes the Southwest View Point. Early start to beat the heat. Bring water & snack.
Saturday July 13, 20 at 9am - “Gateway to Nature Hike” with various leaders (250 427-2019)
Each Saturday in July. Meet at Riverside Campground Entrance for a 2.5 hour moderate guided interpretive hike. Bring water & snack.
June 8
Lobsterfest 10
The Kimberley Rotary Club’s annual charity auction will be held on June 8 at the Kimberley Conference Centre. Tickets on sale at kimberleyrotary.org upcoming events.Tickets can also be purchased at Creekside Physio and Bavarian Home Hardware (cash or cheque). Proceeds from this event will be going to replace aging playground features at Rotary Park.
Saturday, June 8
Gala Dinner and Dance - Dance Under My Umbrella
On Saturday June 8th, 2019 Days Inn, Cranbrook will be hosting a Gala Dinner and Dance - ‘Dance Under My Umbrella
Fundraiser’. The proceeds after expenses will be go to Paul Joseph Blais
AKA That Pizza Guy the driving force behind Free Breakfast/Shelter 365 Cranbrook. Paul has been providing Free Breakfast plus other meals with the generous support of sponsors and a dedicated team of volunteers. Sponsors pay $ 10 per week via etransfer to jopaloblais@gmail.com. There are also a number of local businesses participating in the Pay it Forward Program.
Admission to the fundraiser is $ 40.00 per person with entertainment by Cranbrook’s Premiere Reggae, Ska, Rock, Funk Bank THE MEHDITATIONS and DJ TAYRON. Consider a table of four or a table of eight, tickets are available online www.eventbrite.ca. The event will be held in The Ball Room, there will also be a cash bar and a fabulous meal.
RSVP Louie Cupello email notquitedead@live.ca or Cell (250) 417-9690
Saturday, June 29
Elizabeth Shepherd at the Heritage Inn Cranbrook
Doors open 6 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.Jazz Virtuoso Elizabeth Shepherd blessed with a pop sensibility, vocals, keyboard based in Montreal, PQ will grace the stage of The Studio Lounge in The Heritage Inn, Cranbrook.
Several critics have called her album The Signal a masterpiece. Elizabeth is a two time Winner of the prestigious Polaris Music Prize as well as a four time JUNO nominee. Her latest release Montreal is the combination of four years of work and so, so much love from nearly a hundred people. The first part was the CD/music released in Nov 2018, the book, visual album and vinyl was released in Feb 2019. Joining her on this tour Michael Occhipinti on Jazz Guitar, backup vocals no stranger to The Kootenays having performed in our area several times. The other band members will be announced shortly. This will be a fantastic evening of music brought to you by Lazy Crow Promotions, Cranbrook residents are fortunate to have the opportunity to see world class performers such as Elizabeth Shepherd, Michael Occhipinti and the other band members. This is definitely a show that should not be missed.