1-800-665-0795  www.tourismvernon.com  Vernon Visitor Centre, 701 Hwy 97S
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND VERNON
Friday, November 16 to Thursday, November 22, 2012
Ongoing Vernon Activities
Allan Brooks Nature Centre - 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon BC (250) 260-4227
www.abnc.ca/index.php/
Aspa Naira Gallery – 9492 Houghton Rd, Vernon BC (250) 549-4249
www.ashpanairagallery.com
Cineplex Theatre - Highway 6, Vernon BC (250) 542-1107
www.ciniplex.com
Gallery Odin - (250) 503-0822 - Silver Star Mountain
www.galleryodin.com.
Gallery Vertigo – Suite 1 – 3001 31st Street, Vernon BC (250) 503 – 2297
Exploratorium: NOAA Members Exhibitions from November 13th to December 15th
www.galleryvertigo.com
Headbones Gallery – 6700 Old Kamloops Rd, Vernon BC (250) – 542-8987
www.headbonesgallery.com
Okanagan Science Centre - 2704 Hwy 6, Vernon BC (250) 545-3644
www.okscience.ca
Okanagan Spirits Tours & Tasting - 2920 28th Avenue, Vernon BC (250) 549-3120
www.okanaganspirits.com
Outdoor Discoveries – (250) 545-7446
www.OutdoorDiscoveries.com
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery - 5011 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon BC (250) 542-8088
www.planetbee.com
The Hub Arts Collective - 2906 30th Avenue, Vernon BC (778)-475-6244
Texturize Exibihiton workshops by Roxi Hermsen & Theresa Simpson from November 3rd to December
www.thehubartscollective.com
The Opal Miners Gift Shop – Open Daily- 7894 Hwy 97 (250) 542-1103
www.opalscanada.com
Vernon Community Arts Centre – Highway 6, Vernon BC (250) 542-6243
Artsolutely 2012 Art Sale starting November 30th to Christmas Eve
www.vernonarts.ca
Vernon Public Art Gallery - 3228 31stAve Vernon BC (250) 545-3173
New Exhibitions
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com
Vernon Towne Cinema - 2910 30 Ave, Vernon BC - (250) 545-0352
www.vernoncinema.com
Ya Ya’s Play Centre - 2709C - 43 Ave, Vernon BC – (250) 545-4199
www.yayasplaycentre.com
Friday, November 16
Festival of Crafts
Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm - Wesbild Centre (250) 549-3952
members.shaw.ca/festivalofcrafts/
the Festival of Crafts has again proven to be one of the major craft shows of the Okanagan Christmas season. With over 100 vendors
including vendors from the Kootenays, Lower Mainland, and Alberta. Admission: $3.00 per person - Children under 12 - Free
“What You Will” or “Twelfth Night” Dinner & Show
Time: 6:00 pm - Clarence Fulton Secondary School 250-545-1348 -Presented by Clarence Fulton Secondary School Drama Department - Doors
open at 5:30 Tickets are $20 for the Dinner and Show advance only or see the Show only for $8 tickets at the door.
Karaoke every Friday night
Time: 8:00 pm -, (250) 542-3003
Enjoy karaoke with Brenda every Friday night at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall!
Saturday, November 17
Festival of Crafts
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Wesbild Centre (250) 549-3952
members.shaw.ca/festivalofcrafts/
The Festival of Crafts has again proven to be one of the major craft shows of the Okanagan Christmas season. With over 100 vendors
including vendors from the Kootenays, Lower Mainland and Alberta. Admission: $3.00 per person - Children under 12 - Free
UFC St Pierre VS Condit
Time: 6:00 pm - Sneakers Sports Bar - (250) 542-3321 –
www.villagegreenhotel.com/facilities
GSP returns at Sneakers Pub! This is going to be an exciting event two champions head to head! $5 cover charge
K-Town Drifters & Special Guest Almost Alan
Time: 7:00 pm- Schubert Centre
With Special Guest Almost Alan, featuring Alan Jackson tribute artist Aaron Halliday
Tickets are $10 in advance at the Schubert Centre and $12 at the door
Coldstream Coffee House
Time: 7:00 pm - Coldstream Women's Institute Hall
This family friendly acoustic style event takes place every third Saturday of the month. Those wanting to participate in the open mic can sign
up at the door, which opens at 6:30 pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Concession will be available.
John Lee Sanders Live at the Vernon Jazz Club
Time: 7:15 pm – Vernon Jazz Club
www.vernonjazzclub.ca
Tickets: $15 (members) $20 (non-members) @ Bean Scene & Bean to Cup – Doors open @ 7:15 / music @ 8 PM
Delhi 2 Dublin Plays the Komasket Fall Ball
Time: 8:00 pm - Paddlewheel Hall - 250-549-7469
A must see event at Paddlewheel Hall !Joining Delhi 2 Dublin at the Komasket Fall Ball Kamloops Mexican Caribbean group Leon Y Los
Ganjanistas , local DJ Zazen as well as Vernon’s Ananda Dance led by Melanie Piorecky Open at 8pm tickets $25 with children under 12 years
free. For tickets call Ticket Seller 250-549-7469 www.ticketseller.ca or stop at the Bean Scene
Unforgettable - The Music of Nat King Cole
Time: 8:00 pm - Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre - (250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/
Don Stewart honors Nat King Cole's prolific and successful career as a jazz musician, crooner, and TV personality. With a special appearance
by Cayla Brooke as the legendary Peggy Lee and a top-drawer jazz combo, delivering an amazing evening of music in this theatrical tribute!
Buy tickets online at - www.ticketseller.ca or call 250-549-7469
Sunday, November 18
Sunday Brunch @ The Village Green Hotel
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - 27th Street Grill - 1(800) 555-1123
Sunday Brunch $12.95 Adults / $10.95 Seniors/Children
www.villagegreenhotel.com
Arnold Choi to perform on 316 year old cello!
Time: 7:00 pm -Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre (250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/
This weekend the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra welcomes back featured cellist Arnold Choi.This time Arnold is bringing a very special
guest. Tickets $49/per adult & $42/seniors, $22/youth 18 years and under. Available at ticket seller box office 250-549-7469 or visit
www.ticketseller.ca
Sunday Brunch at Cattlmens Club - O’Keefe Ranch
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - O’Keefe Ranch (250) 542-2178
Every Sunday from 10:00-2pm for only $12.95
www.cattlemensclub.ca
Release of the album - Christmastide: Keening for Dawn Tour
www.stevebell.com
Time: 7:30 pm -Vernon Alliance Church (250)-545-7105
Doors Open at 6:30 pm - Join Juno award winner Steve Bell for the launch of his 17th career album. Steve is one of the best kept secrets in
Canadian Music. Tickets are $15 available at Wentworth Music Vernon Alliance Church and the Bell Tower Bookstore or order online
Sunday afternoon Jam
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Sneakers Sports Bar - (250) 542-3321
Hosted by the "New Classics"
Acoustic Open Mic
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Alexander’s Beach Pub - 12408 Kal Lake Road Vernon (250) 545-3131
Open to all. Bring your instruments hosted by Shane Squires.
Monday, November 19
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, November 20
Public Market
Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm -Downtown Vernon - Call Dale@(250)-549-4399
Twelve stalls with a variety of vendors, including crafters, artisans, holistic practitioners, food producers and growers will be open to the
public. There will be a small food court where shoppers can sit and enjoy fresh food from the market with a cup of tea or coffee, compliments
of the Okanagan Centre, while listening to the music of local musician buskers or CDs of local artist and popular cultural musicians.
Noon Hour Art Presentation @ the Vernon Public Art Gallery
Time: 12:00 pm - Vernon Public Art Gallery (250) 545-3173
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/
Each week Vernon Public Art Gallery provides a special lunch hour video presentation on a variety of historical and contemporary art making
practices. This presentation is approximately 1 hour. Admission is by donation.
Les Ballets Jazz De Montréal
Time: 8:00 pm - Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre (250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal celebrates its 40th anniversary with a visually stunning performance. Choreographers, Cayeatno Soto, Wen Wei
Wang, and Barak Marshall share the limelight in three pieces.
Wednesday, November 21
Public Market
Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm -Downtown Vernon - 2913 29th Avenue –Call Dale at (250)-549-4399
Twelve stalls with a variety of vendors, including crafters, artisans, holistic practitioners, food producers and growers will be open to the
public. There will be a small food court where shoppers can sit and enjoy fresh food from the market with a cup of tea or coffee compliments
of the Okanagan Centre, while listening to the music of local musician buskers or CDs of local artist and popular cultural musicians.”
The Vernon Indoor Winter Market
Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Wesbild Centre
www.wesbildcentre.ca/
Fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beef, eggs, jams, jellies and sauces, samosa and Indian food, home baking, pork, ancient grains and flours, ethnic
baking, chicken, sausages, Philippino food, dried fruit, honey and honey products, scones, organic apple juice and lotions, potions and
creams, jewelry, crafts, artwork and beads.
Coldstream Winter Farmers’ Market
Time: 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm - Coldstream Women's Institute. Call Anita Fletcher (250)-542-8302
A winter farmers’ market at the Coldstream Women’s Institute. Local vendors will include certified organic & natural products, cheese, meat,
vegetables, fruit, grains, baked goods, coffee, honey, jams & jellies and more.....
“Vernon Girls Night Out” at BX Restaurant
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Best Western Vernon Lodge - (250)-545-3385
www.rpbhotels.com
Every Wednesday night is Girls Night Out . Bring your gal pals out for $4.00 wine and martini specials plus weekly tapas specials.
Network with our friendly sponsors and win some fabulous prizes!
Triple Forte
Time: 7:30 pm to 2:09 am -Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre -(250) 549-7469
www.ticketseller.ca/
One of Canada's youngest chamber trios! With Violinist Jasper Wood, cellist Yegor Dyachkov and pianist David Jalbert performing at Vernon
Performing Art Centre. This event is part of the NOCC's annual red carpet gala. Guest are welcome to wear their finery.
Tickets $35/adults & $17.50/students visit the Ticket Seller Box Office or visit www.ticketseller.ca
Open Mic at the Talkin’ Donkey
Time: 7:00 pm -Talkin' Donkey - 3923 32 Street - (250)-545-2286
ANNIE - a Powerhouse Theatre production
Time: 7:30 pm - Powerhouse Theatre (250) 542-6194
www.powerhousetheatre.net
Set in New York in the 30's, Annie lives in an orphanage run by Miss Hannigan who is a sleazy, fairly unpleasant character. Annie was left as a
baby with a letter saying her parents would return for her one day, and the thought of this keeps her going!
Tickets at the Ticket Seller 549 - SHOW (7469) or online www.ticketseller.ca Adults 425 Matinee Adult $22 Student $19 Terrific Tuesday $18
Spotlight Karaoke
Time: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am - Longhorn Pub - (250) 542-9222
Spotlight karaoke and DJ entertainment.
Thursday, November 22
Live music by Les Copeland & Cameron Ward @ Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm -Prestige Hotel Vernon & Convention Centre
www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com
ANNIE - a Powerhouse Theatre production
Time: 7:30 pm - Powerhouse Theatre - (250) 542-6194
www.powerhousetheatre.net
Set in New York in the 30's, Annie lives in an orphanage run by Miss Hannigan who is a sleazy, fairly unpleasant character. Annie was left as a
baby with a letter saying her parents would return for her one day, and the thought of this keeps her going!
Tickets at the Ticket Seller 549 - SHOW (7469) or online www.ticketseller.ca Adults 425 Matinee Adult $22 Student $19 Terrific Tuesday $18