Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The Friends of the Cranbrook Women’s Resource Centre are looking for men in heels. The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes organization brings issues of rape, sexual assault and gender violence to the forefront. The Friends are looking for men to walk the Sam Steele Parade route this June in a pair of red high heels. This will be the third year for this worthy fundraiser. Register online, at www.FriendsoftheWomensCentre.com. To request a pledge package and find out more, call Melanie at 250-432-5854.
Library Display
The display at the Cranbrook Library for the month of May is pottery by local potter Migs Lovlin.
May 13 - 17 (Stage Door)
Calendar Girls
There is still time to see the collaboration between Kimberley’s Off Centre Players and the Cranbrook Community Theatre, who have joined forces to bring to life “Calendar Girls”. This is the giddy story of a group of middle aged and senior women who decide to create and star in a nude calendar to raise funds for their local hospital after losing a loved one to cancer. Featuring a combined group of Kimberley and Cranbrook thespians, the play ran for one week at Centre 64 in Kimberley, from May 6 - 10 and this week in Cranbrook at the Stage Door from May 13 - 17.
Thurs. May 15
Opening Gala
The reception for Youth Arts Exhibition will be held on Thursday May 15th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the CDAC Gallery. A ‘meet and greet’ with the local youth artists, music, refreshments and the awards ceremony for the top 3 pieces entered into the show. Prizes for Awards made possible by Cranbrook Investors Group! The Art Gallery is located at: Room #104, 135 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook. For more information contact Marisa Phillips – CDAC Administrator at: 250-426-4223 or email: cdac@shaw.ca
Friday, May 16, Sat. May 17
Community Choir Concert
Join the Kimberley Community Choir for some of their “Favourite Things” Spring Concert. Friday evening May 16th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday afternoon May 17th at 2 pm. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 97 Boundary St., Kimberley. Admission by donation at the door (Suggested $10)
Sat. May 17
Railroad season opens
The opening weekend will be the Victoria Day Weekend, May 17, 18 & 19 and we will be operating weekends following that in May and June and starting our daily schedule July 1 and ending Labour Day weekend. The railway is open for special tours and school tours in the pre season as well. Times have not changed from 2013 Mining Tours at 11, 1 and 3 p.m. and Express Train Tours at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays.
Sat. May 17
Social Dance
Social Dance at the Cranbrook Seniors HALL, May 17, to the music of ‘Chapparal’ at 7 p.m. The evening includes a light lunch. The Jam Session ~ Ice-cream Social is held last Saturdays at 1:30. For updates: 250.489.2720 or 250. 426.4826.
Saturday, May 17
Cranbrook Pride dance
10 p.m. at Dewey’s Pub. Cranbrook Pride seeks to celebrate strength through diversity by staging a day of fun and excitement, including family-oriented activities in the afternoon, and a dance, with live entertainment, at Dewey’s, on the 17th of May. If you’re a performer and want to help, contact Megan Madison at the_ mOrr 1 gan@yahoo.ca for more information.
Wed. May 21
Mount Baker’s Adapted Theatre
“Tales from the ‘Mat”
Mount Baker’s Adapted Theatre 2014 class presents an original play with all kinds of zany characters. Will the laundromat sock monster be brought to justice? Tickets: $8 adults/seniors. $5 for students & children. Available online now. Call (250) 426-7006
Wed. May 21
Tea
Kimberley United Church invites you to a Fellowship Tea. Join us and celebrate the Queen’s day in Victorian style — hats and gloves (only if it’s your choice). Wednesday, may 21st 1-3 p.m. Upper Hall. Fun, fellowship, goodies and entertainment by Tuck’s Troubadors. (No admission).
Thursday May 22
Adult Vocal Master Class with Peter Knapp
Key City Theatre, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Peter Knapp’s distinguished career as a concert singer has taken him to Australia and North and South America and he has sung with many leading orchestras including the Berlin Philharmonic. This workshop will be of interest to soloists, choristers and actors. Please call 250-426-7006 to register
Friday May 23, 2014
Soweca Chamber Music Festival Opening Night
Key City Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Pre-Show lecture by Brian Black at 6:45 pm Seventeen internationally recognized artists will be in Cranbrook and area to perform in the Soweca Chamber Music Festival. From the splendour of Mozart to the magnificence of Brahms, opening night is not to be missed!
The Festival travels to three more locations through to May 26. Visit www.soweca.com for the complete story. Tickets $30, $25 for KCT Members, $10 Students. Tickets available online at www.keycitytheatre.com and at the Key City Theatre. Call 250-426-7006
Sat. May 24
Dance With Me Cranbrook
Dance With Me Cranbrook will be hosting a dinner dance at the Royal Alexandra Hall in the Railway Museum on Saturday May 24th This will be a wind up for our spring session. Catering by Heidi of the Heidout. Tickets will be available after April 15th and will be limited to 60 people. Let us know early if you would like to reserve a ticket and mark it on your calender.
Sat. May 24
The Mishras
Another return to Kimberley’s Centre 64 for this popular traditional Indian music group. Tickets available at Centre 64 and online at kimberleyarts.com
May 26 to June 8
FABRICATED
The Works of the North Star Quilters Society are on display at the gallery at Centre 64. Exhibition Hours: Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information call the Kimberley Arts Council at 250-427-4919 or Sew Creative Chalet at 250-427-3393
Thurs. May 29
Spring Fling
The Liela Cooper/ Hali Duncan School of Highland Dance presents Spring Fling Year End Showcase at McKim Theatre, Thursday May 29th at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served compliments of the Kimberley City Bakery and the Kimberley Cranbrook Highland Dance Association. Adults $8, Children 5 and under free. Tickets are available at the door only.
Sat. May 31
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
The Kimberley Arts Council/Centre 64 presents the final concert in the Winter / Spring Concert Series: Kenny Blues Boss Wayne. Advanced Tickets: $20 - KAC Members, $22 - Non-KAC Members, At the Door: $24. Tickets can be purchased at Centre 64, or online at: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kenny-blues-boss-wayne-live-at-centre-64-tickets-11038830439