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Oscar Hamilton and Rhiannon Kowalchuk practice their roles as Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in Mount Baker Secondary School’s upcoming production of “Grease.” (Beth Turcon photo)

Know it All: Upcoming dance showcase, high school musicals

Centre 64 The Purcell Mountain Painters are in the Gallery. There are…

Oscar Hamilton and Rhiannon Kowalchuk practice their roles as Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in Mount Baker Secondary School’s upcoming production of “Grease.” (Beth Turcon photo)
Burton Cummings and his All Star Band the Carpet Frogs are heading out on a Canadian tour, called “Burton Cummings and Band Unplugged — the hits like you have never heard them before.” They play Trail May 31, and Cranbrook June 2 and 3.

Keeper of the keys: Burton Cummings on Rock and Roll piano, and 50 years of timeless songs

Cummings and his All Star Band the Carpet Frogs are heading out on tour — “Burton Cummings and Band Unplugged — the hits like you have never heard them before”

Burton Cummings and his All Star Band the Carpet Frogs are heading out on a Canadian tour, called “Burton Cummings and Band Unplugged — the hits like you have never heard them before.” They play Trail May 31, and Cranbrook June 2 and 3.
(Photo by Wayne Walker)

Live sketch comedy Middle Raged coming to Creston stage

This hilarious comedy stars Geri Hall and Gary Pearson exploring life between 30 and 65

(Photo by Wayne Walker)
Fisher Peak Concert Series presents Wild Honey on May 16 at Key City Theatre. Facebook file

Know it All: The local arts scene

Centre 64 In the gallery at Centre 64 until April 22 is…

Fisher Peak Concert Series presents Wild Honey on May 16 at Key City Theatre. Facebook file
Jim Byrnes plays Studio 64 April 29 2023.

Know it All: The local arts scene

Centre 64 In the gallery at Centre 64 until April 22 is…

Jim Byrnes plays Studio 64 April 29 2023.
Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Canadian folk icon, 84, is recovering from undisclosed health issues

Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Noémi Kiss and Lynn van Deursen bring An Unconventional Life to Fernie and Kimberley, April 21 and 22. Photo submitted

Musical drama ‘An Unconventional Life’ tours East Kootenay

Performances in Crawford Bay, Kimberley and Fernie

Noémi Kiss and Lynn van Deursen bring An Unconventional Life to Fernie and Kimberley, April 21 and 22. Photo submitted
The next concert in the Fisher Peak series is Chris Coole and the Lonesome Aces. April 27. Tyler Knight/Chriscoole.com

Know it All: Kimberley/Cranbrook arts scene

Centre 64 In the gallery at Centre 64 until April 22 is…

The next concert in the Fisher Peak series is Chris Coole and the Lonesome Aces. April 27. Tyler Knight/Chriscoole.com
Jim Byrnes plays Centre 64 on April 29, 2023.

Jim Byrnes to Perform At Centre 64

Contributed Live @Studio 64 (presented by Overtime Beer Works) will be hosting…

Jim Byrnes plays Centre 64 on April 29, 2023.
Lady’s Leg Dancers (event organizers). Becca Yasinski photo

Lilith 2023 raises $15,500 for the community

Sold out all three nights the show was a great success

Lady’s Leg Dancers (event organizers). Becca Yasinski photo
The littlejazz Orchestra plays Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on April 1. Facebook file

Know it All: Kimberley/Cranbrook arts scene

Centre 64 Adjudicated young artists is in the gallery now. There are…

The littlejazz Orchestra plays Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on April 1. Facebook file
BC/DC is the headline act at Spring Splash 2023 at KAR on April 8. Facebook file

Know it All: Spring is here

Centre 64 Adjudicated young artists is in the gallery now. There are…

BC/DC is the headline act at Spring Splash 2023 at KAR on April 8. Facebook file
Burton Cummings and the band are now playing two shows at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

Second Burton Cummings show added at Key City Theatre

The interest in Canada’s rock troubadour’s upcoming show is show strong that…

Burton Cummings and the band are now playing two shows at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.
The Hollers the Stemwinder Bar and Grill, March 18 and 19. Facebook file

Know it All: Local arts scene

Centre 64 Feb 28, 1:00 p.m. – Mar 25, 5:00 p.m. Adjudicated…

The Hollers the Stemwinder Bar and Grill, March 18 and 19. Facebook file
The Irish Rovers are back on tour, marking their 60th year. They play the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on Monday, April 3.

No end in sight for the Irish Rovers

Legendary Irish-Canadian band back on tour, marking their 60th year

The Irish Rovers are back on tour, marking their 60th year. They play the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on Monday, April 3.
Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
The Symphony of the Kootenays presents Celebrating Sunrise Saturday, April 15th at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. Black Press file

Symphony of the Kootenays to present Celebrating Sunrise

Saturday, April 15th at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook

The Symphony of the Kootenays presents Celebrating Sunrise Saturday, April 15th at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. Black Press file
The legendary Irish Rovers play Key City Theatre on April 3, 2023.

Know it All: A feast of early spring activities

Centre 64 Feb 28, 1:00 p.m. – Mar 25, 5:00 p.m. Adjudicated…

The legendary Irish Rovers play Key City Theatre on April 3, 2023.
Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Next up at Art Gallery Kimberley is The Garden Awakens by Laura Leeder. Photo submitted

The art of planting seeds of beauty and happiness

This month’s exhibit at Art Gallery Kimberley

Next up at Art Gallery Kimberley is The Garden Awakens by Laura Leeder. Photo submitted