Tag Archives: Arts
Self-taught local artisan resurrects Secwépemc weapon-making traditions
KAMLOOPS - For centuries before colonial settlers came to this area, Secwpemc people used a wide variety of handmade tools to gather the resources necessary to survive. When settlers from Europe came ...
Aug 05, 2021
Performance schedule released for 2021 Music in the Park
KAMLOOPS - Music lovers in Kamloops will soon return to Riverside Park for this year's installment of Music in the Park.All shows will be held at the Rotary Bandshell and will run from 7 p.m to 8:30 p...
Aug 03, 2021
'Everyone's excited:' Ladysmith Days returns after canceled 2020 event
LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...
Aug 01, 2021
Outdoor theatre returns in Kamloops with Project X Theatre's 'Gruff!'
KAMLOOPS - For many theatre groups, it's been well over a year since they've performed for an in-person audience. But starting in August, Kamloops residents can take in 'Theatre Under the Trees', with...
Jul 29, 2021
Online art auction to benefit people impacted by Lytton wildfire
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops artists are raising their paintbrushes to raise funds for those impacted by the Lytton wildfires.Kamloops Art Party is hosting an online art auction on Saturday (July 17). Proceeds...
Jul 13, 2021
Kamloops Arts Council hires TRU alumnus as new executive director
KAMLOOPS - Tanya Nielsen was introduced as the Kamloops Arts Council's new executive director Friday (June 25)."My interest has always been in the ability to take some words and turn them into poetry,...
Jun 26, 2021
New benches bringing vibrant colours to Oceanside region
PARKSVILLE - Travellers and Oceanside residents will be able to sit and take in the amazing natural views while enjoying artistic creativity. Thirty freshly painted benches, built by Ballenas Secondar...
Jun 20, 2021
Art auctions fundraising for Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society and Indian Residential School Survivors Society
KAMLOOPS - An art auction is underway to raise funds for the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) and Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSS). Artists in Kamloops and beyond have c...
Jun 15, 2021
Indigenous art facilitator familiar with Secwépemc Nation needed to help design RIH Cultural Wall
KAMLOOPS - Construction is still underway for the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Patient Care Tower ahead of its summer 2022 opening but plans to honour Indigenous cultures and communities in the Thompso...
Jun 02, 2021
Kamloops Wednesday Farmer's Market set to expand in early June
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Regional Farmers Market has been back and running for about a month now. However, with the official start of summer still about a month away, sales have yet to really ramp up a...
May 19, 2021
