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Know It All: Seasonal festivities abound

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Rockin’ Christmas with Pretty for the People & Friends, Key City Theatre, December 16, 2022. Photo submitted

Centre 64

In the gallery at Centre 65 “What did the Queen mean to you?” Open exhibition to December 23.

Cranbrook Arts 1401 5th St N and 1013 Baker St. Cranbrook

Looking for the perfect gift? We have an amazing variety of options at our Giftshop on Baker St. We have work from over 100 artists, and something for everyone. Henny Hensen is our Feature Artist for Dec. Henny’s knitting is impeccable, beautiful and durable. Her socks are cozy, wash clothes are soft, and sweaters are gorgeous. Interested in being a feature artist or selling your work? Shoot Shyre a message shyre@cranbrookarts.com

Haven’t been in to experience our 2nd Annual Square Foot Show yet? No worries these amazing 12”x12” paintings are in The Gallery and available for purchase until Sun Dec 18th. Can’t make it in in person, we got you covered, you can view all the work here: Cranbrook Arts 2nd Annual Square Foot Show.

All works are priced at $200. Our Gallery is located at 1401 5th St N, and we are open every weekend:

Fri: 12:30 – 4:30

Sat: 10:30 – 4:30

Sun: 12:30 – 4:30 Would you like to exhibit with us? Reach out to Kristin director@cranbrookarts.com

Our kiln in The Pottery has been working overtime, as our members have been hard at work creating Christmas Gifts for friends and family. Did you know we have weekly open studio hours? Become a member to access this amazing creative space! We have annual, 6- & 3 month memberships available. We also have FULL schedule of classes ready to go for 2023.

Grayson is back for our Kid’s 6-12 Christmas Art Camp running from Dec 19-22 9:00-3:30. Our Workshop is hosting 2 Paint Nights with Jen and Noel Moes! Join us for a Full Moon Paint Night Wed Dec 7 or a Christmas Paint Night Wed Dec 21. Registration is now open https://www.cranbrookarts.com/workshops

Big things are underway for our Workshop Space in 2023! We are working hard to put together an exciting and dynamic class schedule for the New Year including a 6 week Art Sampler, Adult Art Classes and Workshops, Wed Open Studio time, and of course our staple Youth Programming.

Cranbrook Arts is looking for artists interested in paid teaching. If you have a desire to share your art expertise with others, create a fun learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Mo monique@cranbrookarts.com for more information.

Friday December 9 to Sunday, December 11 Key City Theatre

T’Was the Night Before the Night Before Christmas

Mt. Baker Wild Theatre Presents: T’Was the Night Before the Night Before Christmas.Friday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 Regular | Children under the age of 5 years old Free

Knock your socks off with an amazing Christmas show about Santa going missing.

Kimberley Community Band Christmas concert

Saturday, December 10

The Kimberley Community band is bringing in the holidays with its annual Christmas Concert. During planning for the concert, there was concern about a venue. The band has traditionally used the Anglican Church Hall on Leadenhall St. for its concerts, but the church was sold this year. Fortunately, new owner Jill Lobban has graciously allowed the band to use the hall.

Regular band concert goers might notice a change on the podium. Long-time conductor Ian Ferrie is now playing his French horn, and Jeannie MacDonald has taken over the helm. You might still catch her sneaking back into the flute section for marches.

The concert will take place on Saturday, December 10, at 7:00. There will be lots of chances for the audience to sing along with Christmas favourites, as well as an intermission featuring baked goodies

Rockin’ Christmas with Pretty for the People & Friends

December 16, Key City Theatre

Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Regular $30 | Seniors 65+ $25 | Youth 13-17 years old $25 | Child under 12 $15

Marysville Pub Saturday, December 17

Free show with DJs Organic Mechanic, 4:44, el Toro and Quotes. 8:30 p.m.

Cabaret New Year’s Eve Gala

Key City Theatre

Saturday, December 31st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Regular $75 | Big Ticket $69 | Big Ticket Plus $65

The ticket cost includes a catered reception after the show. Ring in 2023 with the Cabaret’s Cast and Crew! Be the first to see the show, then stay for some gourmet food, dancing, and entertainment in Key City Theatre’s very own Kit Kat Club! Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Brought to you by the same dream team that created The Producers, Chicago, and 9 to 5 The Musical, this show will challenge and transform the cast to a whole new level of art! This show is PG 13!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Key city Theatre

Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7, 2023

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be held for two nights, Friday January 6 and Saturday January 7 at 7:00 pm. $30 each single show. $25 {50 total} Each if you buy both nights.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the most prestigious mountain festival in the world. Right after the festival, held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour starts to travel the globe with stops in about 450 communities and 40 countries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Cabaret Key City Theatre

January 13 to 21

If you missed the New Year’s Eve show, now is your chance to catch the daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret. Brought to you by the same dream team that created The Producers, Chicago, and 9 to 5 The Musical, this show will challenge and transform the cast to a whole new level of art!

This show is PG 13!

Fisher Peak Performing Artists present the Fisher Peak Winter Ale Small but Mighty Concerts

Beginning January 25

With a history of sold out shows, the sixth version of the Fisher Peak Winter Ale concert series will return starting Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, with the original, bluegrass-inspired music of The Heavy Lighters from Nelson BC. Opening the first show is Cranbrook’s Brackish Betty, a performer described with words like, soulful, bluesy, and salty.

Feb. 22 - John Reischman and the Jaybirds

March 22 - Flint and Feather

April 27 - Chris Coole with Lonesome Aces

May 16 - Wild Honey

All shows at Key City Theatre

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 Funtastic meet Tuesdays, from 1:30 to 3 p.m at Mt. Zion Lurtheran Church, 920, 11th Street S. Contact Audrey at 250-489-5047 for more info. Newcomers are always welcome.

Cranbrook Quilters Guild

Cranbrook Quilters Guild meets at the Seniors Hall Tues morning 9:30- 11:30 am for hand quilting, library access, help with projects and “sit and stitch.” Also, monthly meeting is the 4th tues of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm. Zoom for business meeting and demos/workshops on 2nd tues of month. If interested, email: cranbrookguild@gmail.com or facebook/website “ Cranbrook Quilters Guild”.

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.

The guild would be happy to welcome new members. We meet at Centre 64 on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 starting September 7. Visitors welcome as well. We are focused primarily on weaving and spinning but welcome all fibre artists. Starting guild membership is $50 from Sept. to Dec. 31, 2022. For more information please contact kimberleyfibrearts@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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