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Know It All: Some great concerts and events coming up

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Melanie McVoy’s workshop. Photo submitted

Cranbrook Arts

Coming up this month there is lots on the go. In the Art Workshop and Pottery Studio special guest instructors Asha Robertson from the Little Big Studio; are offering a Handbuilding Functional Ware Pottery Class and Melanie MacVoy will be teaching her Creating Depth and Atmosphere in Landscape Painting. In addition,there is a fantastic line-up of other classes to choose from.

Along with the staple Art and Pottery classes there is a variety of low cost and free community programming including Free Toddler Tues, Free Monthly Family Nights, Afterschool Art Club, Art Night with Mo, and Wed Open Studio.

Registration for Spring Classes and Community Programming opens Monday Mar 4th. Head over to www.cranbrookarts.com for details and registration.

The next exhibition in the Gallery is the “Art in the Park” Residency Program - Artwork created by nine Artists in Glacier National Park in the Summer of 2022, as a part of the Artist Residency program hosted by Parks Canada in partnership with the Revelstoke Public Gallery. March 15 to April 27.

The Gallery Shop saw a refresh of artwork in Feb. There is lots of new unique artwork by over 30 local artists. Gallery and Gallery Shop hours are 11:00 – 4:00, Wed – Sat.

Looking for more information and ways to get involved with Cranbrook Arts? Get in touch with us cdac@cranbrookarts.com

Centre 64

Live@Studio64 ‘Delivering Great Live Music’ presents the Red Dirt Skinners, Sat May 25, 8pm. This is the last show in the spring series. Show is Sold Out. www.centre64.com/live-music-kimberley

Ladies of the Mountains: Echoes of Joni Mitchell

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Key City Theatre

“Ladies of The Mountains: Echoes of Joni Mitchell,” happening on March 12, 2024, is a tribute to the legendary Joni Mitchell, featuring a stellar lineup of three remarkable women singer-songwriters: Maddisun, Tenise Marie, and Anie Hepher. This event promises to be a night where originality meets legacy, as these artists blend their unique compositions with the iconic work of Joni Mitchell.

A Classical Evening with Natasha Hall & Yoomi Kim

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Key City Theatre

This Classical Evening with Natasha Hall and Yoomi Kim promises to be a magical journey through the world of classical music, where the timeless compositions come to life in the hands of these virtuoso performers. Prepare to be transported to a realm of beauty, emotion, and artistic excellence, leaving you with memories that will resonate long after the final notes fade into the night.

Raine Hamilton

Thursday, March 14, 2024 Key City Theatre

Raine is part prairie songstress, part storyweaver; Each song has a story, delivered between songs with humour and grace. Raine invites deep love of the violin into the singer-songwriter genre, writing for violin and voice, as well as for guitar and voice. Joined by cello and upright bass, expect string arrangements that push and pull, that move as they console.

Key City Theatre Youth Performance Camp

Monday, March 18, 20249:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 28, 20243:00 p.m.

Calling all young dreamers, ages 8 to 14! Key City Theatre, in partnership with the City of Cranbrook, is thrilled to announce our Key City Theatre Youth Performance Camp. Dive into the dazzling world of theatre over two action-packed weeks where imagination takes center stage!

James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie

Saturday, March 23, 2024 Key City Theatre

Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, Easy as Pie is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play.

DJs at the Marysille Pub

This show has been postponed until March 30. Same great lineup.

“DUB IN THE PUB!”

Come join us as we welcome a longtime Kootenay favorite & all time selecta…..

DJ Dubconscious - Nelson BC

[Shambhala Music Festival / Dubslingers]

w/ support from

4:44 & QUOTES

(THE DUBSIDE COLLECTIVE)

NAYTARON

DA BELIEVA

SASQUATCH

$15 ADVANCE TICKETS available at the Marysville Pub & Eventbrite.ca

Have Camera Will Travel….

A travelogue series at Centre 64

Join Julie and Howie Dove on a great sailing adventure! 5 years, 35,000 nautical miles, 13 countries! “Crossing Oceans, One Mile at a Time” Slide Presentation at Centre 64 on Tuesday, Mar 26 at 7:30pm

Admission by donation. All proceeds to Kimberley Arts at Centre 64.

ONE LIFE

Thursday March 28/2024 - Key City Theatre 7:00 p.m.

Rotten Tomatoes;: 90%

Starring; Sir Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter, Jonathan Pryce

One Life

Based on the Incredible True Story of an Ordinary Man with an Extraordinary Mission.

This is a true story about Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Anthony Hopkins) who rescued 669 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia at the brink of World War II. Most never saw their parents again; nearly all left behind were murdered.

Tickets $15 available at Key City Theatre Box Office, online at

keycitytheatre.com or call 250-426-7006

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 singing group will be starting singing on Tuesday, January 9th. We sing at Mt Zion Lutheran Church (corner of 11th St. & 11th Ave.) from 1:30 to 3:00. We welcome newcomers from Cranbrook, Kimberley and surrounding areas. For more information contact Audrey at (250) 4898-5047.

Cranbrook Quilters Guild

Come quilt with us! Learn the art, socialize and contribute to community. Daytime quilting/workshops tues am 9:30-12:00; first thurs. 9:30 – 12:00; wed evenings 6:30-8:30; Business and social meetings second and fourth tues. evenings 7;00 ; Quilting/ workshops - 5 Saturdays during year. CONTACT : cranbrookquiltersguild.ca, Facebook or Donna 250 421 3724.

Bridge in Kimberley

Drop in to Kimberley’s Centennial Hall Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. for duplicate bridge. 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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