Tag Archives: Arts
Second annual Buskers Festival brings new talent to Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops International Buskers Festival is in full swing. The second annual event kicked off Thursday evening in Riverside Park and will run through Sunday. Professional street performe...
Jul 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Mental health and healing shines through Kamloops artist's work
KAMLOOPS - People are being encouraged to take a moment for themselves today, as part of International Self-Care Day. All part of a growing push for mental health awareness, the day is meant to recogn...
Jul 24, 2019 (Stace DeWolf works on a painting)
Youth learn to love music through the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music is in its third and final week for 2019. The summer camp, which is in its 41st year, sees kids of all ages and skill levels learn to sing, play ...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Highland Games bring a slice of Scotland to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The hills of Sahali were transformed into the Scottish Highlands Saturday, as hundreds descended upon the city for the 12th annual Kamloops Highland Games. There was piping, dancing, drummi...
Jul 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Teen writer touring new book about 2017 Wildfires in support of first responders
KAMLOOPS - For many aspiring authors, writing a book is something that takes years and years, with re-writes and revisions upon re-writes and revisions. For one B.C. teenager, he's already written a t...
Jul 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Completed parkade mural expands downtown art scene
KAMLOOPS - Over 80,000 tiles later, downtown drivers and pedestrians now have a full view of the completed mural on the Lansdowne Parkade. The mosaic, Community Confluence, comes from the mind of loca...
Jul 3, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
'Spirit of Kamloops' locomotive chugs into summer season
KAMLOOPS - The 'Spirit of Kamloops', the 2141 steam locomotive, is being prepped to give history buffs authentic experiences this summer. With a sold-out Canada Day fireworks ride kicking off the 2019...
Jun 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner hopeful new photo database draws production to region
KAMLOOPS - According to a report from the Canadian Media Producers Association, film and television production in Canada increased by nearly six per cent in 2018. The industry is worth $8.92 billion, ...
Jun 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops Symphony's new executive director looking forward to building relationships in the city
KAMLOOPS - After Kathy Humphreys, executive director of the Kamloops Symphony, announced her retirement earlier this year, the search for her successor was on. The Symphony received dozens of applicat...
Jun 18, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Peter Collins Memorial Concert takes place June 21 at Kamloops United Church
KAMLOOPS - On Friday evening, the Kamloops Symphony Music School is hosting an amazing fundraising concert at Kamloops United Church.The Student Showcase Concert is a fundraiser for the Peter Collins ...
Jun 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
