CAROLYN GRANT
If you have a listing for Know It All, please send to either barry.coulter@cranbrooktownsman.com or carolyn.grant@kimberleybulletin.com.
Artrageous in the galler at Centre 64
3rd Annual Open Art Exhibition “Artrageous” In the gallery from January 31st to February 25th 2017s.
Cranbrook Arts Celebrates Canada 150 for 2017.a
Cranbrook and District Arts Council is gearing up to celebrate Canada’s big birthday for 2017. 12 months of exhibits with a Canada theme have been prepared, beginning January 10th with an exhibit titled, ‘Exploring the Third Dimension’
February 3rd Deadline for members submissions for February Exhibit, “Good Things Come in Small packages, The Tiny Things that Make Canada Great” Celebrating Canada 150. Exhibit runs Feb. 7th to March 3rd
Fisher Peak Winter Ale Concert Series 2017
Package: $112.50 for Members, Non-members $125.
All Shows start at 7 pm with the opener.
• Sunday, Feb. 26: Slocan Ramblers
Opener: Clayton Parsons
• Wednesday, March 15: 100 Mile
Opener: Tom Bungay
• Wednesday, April 12: Brian Brons
Opener: Heather Gemmmell
• Wednesday, May 10: Jenny Allen
Opener: Dave Prinn
The Weir
Studio Stage Door
feb. 1 - 4
Cranbrook Community Theatre is pleased to present “The Weir” as their second core production this season. Written by Conor McPherson, “The Weir” weaves haunting stories of local Irish lore and the supernatural, all set in a rural Irish pub. Director Terry Miller has gathered a talented local cast and crew to bring this stirring tale to The Stage Door, Cranbrook. The play runs February 1-4, 2017. Tickets at Lotus Books.
Rockies Film Series
Feb. 2
Rockies Film Series next film Little Men is screening at the Key City Theatre on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Thank you to Marysville Views for your sponsorship. The latest from Ira Sachs (Love is Strange, Keep the Lights On). Little Men is a subtle, intelligent, and deeply moving looking at community, family and friendships. It’s easily one of the richest and most beautiful films of the year. Tickets can be purchased at Key City Theatre Box Office weekdays from 10 am - 4:00 pm, on line at http://www.keycitytheatre.com/ or by phone at 250-426-7006. Don’t forget - there are snacks and beverages for sale before the movie.
Feb. 2, 3 and 4
Closer to the Heart
Centre 64
Off Centre Players present a heartfelt collection of song, dance, poetry and sketches at Centre 64, Feb. 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. A fundraiser for the Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank, tickets are $10, available at the Snowdrift Cafe or $12 at the door.
Art Workshop
Feb 4 and 5
Centre 64
A two day mixed media workshop with Creston artist Win Dinn. Twelve hours of chaos, up to 20 techniques. 250-427-5010 for info.
February 4, 5 and 6
International Dinner
At the Green Door
In support of the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group enjoy an evening of Thai food and entertainment. Tickets are $40, available at the Snowdrift or Root For Me. Or call Jill at 250-432-5447.
February 4, 5, 11 and 12
Art workshop, Cranbrook and District Arts council
2:30 – 4:30 pm Drawing Techniques for Beginning Artists, subsidized by BCAC Cost $60 for 4 sessions.
CANADIAN GUITAR QUARTET
Mon. February 6
Royal Alexandra Hall
“The Canadian Guitar Quartet dazzles the audience with their second-to-none ensemble playing.”
Since its debut in 1999, the Canadian Guitar Quartet has toured extensively in Europe, North and South America, from one standing ovation to the next, establishing a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world.
The CGQ has performed with orchestras all over Canada and has released three critically acclaimed recordings.
Tickets $35 | $29 Members | $15 Youth. Buy online at keycitytheatre.com or by phone 250-426-7006
Wild and Scenic
Film Festval
Sat. February 11
Food, prizes, and music make up the backdrop of a solid lineup of films from around the world. This year’s festival also strives to raise money for the Grade 9 Go Wild trip making the 5 night backpacking adventure a reality for students with financial burdens.
Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased at Lotus Books in Cranbrook and Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley.
Don Alder at Studio 64
Sat. February 11
The first concert in the Kimberley Arts Council Spring Concert Series features award-winning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, Don Alder. All concerts start at 8 p.m. and tickets for the whole series or individual concerts are available from Centre 64 (250-427-4919) or at eastkootenaysnapd.com.
Wednesday Feb 15
AMAZING ANTARCTIC TRAVELOGUE
Presented by Susanne Weissenberger. Join Susanne for a photographic Journey to the White Continent. 7:00 College of the Rockies Lecture theatre. Admission by donation to the Cranbrook GoGo Grannys in support of the Stephen Lewin Foundation for the Grandmother’s helping Grandmother’s Campaign.
SWAN LAKE – Ballet Jorgen
Tues. February 21
Key City Theatre
Ballet Jörgen Canada presents the world’s most renowned Classical Ballet, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Bengt Jörgen, one of Canada’s most distinguished classical ballet choreographers is delighted to bring the production across Canada so that everyone has the opportunity to see, experience and be touched by this most extraordinary of all ballets. This classical production is one of the most magical, beloved ballets—a story of true love, the union of two souls and the ultimate sacrifice to be set free. Tickets $45 | $39 Members Buy online at keycitytheatre.com or by phone 250-426-7006
Feb. 10 & 11
Come to the Annual Audio Visual and Magazine Sale of the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library located in the Manual Training School (adjacent to the Library) on Friday, Feb. 10th 5 pm to 7 pm for Friends’ members only and on Saturday, Feb.11th from 9 am to 4 pm for the general public. Donations are being accepted of magazines published since 2014 as well as Dvds, Cds, videos, audiobooks and records. Cookbooks, craft books and children’s big books are also available. Please bring your donations to the circulation desk in the Library. For further info call Louise at 778-517-1119. We look forward to seeing you there!
Live at Studio 64
Spring Concert series
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Don Alder (Acoustic Guitarist)
• Saturday, March 18: Silver Screen Scoundrels (Music, Laughs & Silent Film)
• Wednesday, April 5: Sultans of String (Celtic Reels, Flamenco, Gypsy-Jazz, Arabic, Cuban & South Asian Rhythms)
PAINT AND PINOT at the Green door
February 24th, 2017
As the days become longer and warmer the alpine glow grows stronger lets paint the “Ribbons of the Mountain Sky”. In celebration of Spring not far on the horizon come paint mountain silhouettes and vibrant warm skies with Local Artist Christine Simpson. Included in $75 ticket is all art supplies, art instruction, 1 glass of wine, creatively inspired appetizers, and lots of fun! To register for this event please email greendoorgreen@gmail.com with phone number and any dietary restrictions, or call 250-908-6423. Pre payment is required for this event.
SLOCAN RAMBLERS
Sunday February 26
Opener: Clayton Parsons
Gallery Stage Key City Theatre
Fisher Peak Winter Ale Concert Series
The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans (2015 Edmonton Folk Fest Emerging Artist Award recipients), have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene, built on their reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and their uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan. $27.50 Single Tickets |Series $125 | $112.50 Members Buy online at keycitytheatre.com or by phone 250-426-7006
Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary, Rockies Film Series and Festival
Landfill Harmonic is opening our 20th Anniversary Rockies Film Festival at the Key City Theatre on Wednesday, March 1st with a Wine & Cheese starting at 6:00 pm, a presentation by the Cranbrook Violin club before the show followed by this great film at 7 pm. All proceeds from this evening will go directly back to the Hands in Harmony Music park project.
The 20th Anniversary Rockies Film Festival brought to you by the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club continues with the following eight movies, all at the Key City Theatre.
Thursday, March 2nd 7 pm Things to Come, 9 pm Denial
Friday, March 3rd 7 pm Julieta, 9 pm Paterson
Saturday, March 4th 1 pm Operation Avalanche, 3 pm Mean Dreams, 7 pm Love & Friendship, 9 pm Manchester by the Sea
Tickets for all movies are $12.00 each. Tickets are available at the Key City by phone 250 426-7006 or online www.keycitytheatre.com or at the Key City Theatre Box Office.
Thank you to our sponsors, EKCCU, BDO, Lotic Environmental, A.C. Dyck Financial and The Bedroom Furniture Galleries for your continued support of the youth in our community.