WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND VERNON
Friday, March 9th to Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Ongoing Vernon Activities
Cineplex Theatre – Highway 6, Vernon BC (250) 542-1107 www.ciniplex.com
Gallery Odin -10th Anniversary Winter Exhibition- (250) –503-0822 – Silver Star Mountain www.galleryodin.com
Okanagan Spirits Tours & Tasting – 2920 28th Avenue, Vernon BC (250)-549-3120 www.okanaganspirits.com
Outdoor Discoveries – Daily Snowshoe Tours- Call (250) -558-4292- Silver Star Mountain www.OutdoorDiscoveries.com
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery – 5011 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon BC (250)-542-8088 www.planetbee.com
Rogers Bulk Food Store – 4420 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong BC (250)-546-8744 www.rogersfoods.com
The Opal Miners Gift Shop – Open Daily- 7894 Hwy 97 (250) 542-1103 www.opalscanada.com
Vernon Public Art Gallery – Four New Exhibitions – Until March 22 3228 31stAve 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, March 9
Ski under the stars at Silver Star for $10
Time: 3:30 pm – 8:30pm – Silver Star Mountain Resort – (250) 542-0224 www.skisilverstar.com
Enjoy $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, and the $5 dinner special at the Town Hall
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
Gallery Vertigo presents “Noon Hour Concerts”
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm Admission is by donation.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Piano Recital by “Pavel Egorov”
Time: 7:30 pm – Vernon Community Music School – 1705 32nd Ave Vernon (250) 545-4977 www.vcmsonline.org/
Tickets are $20/adults, $15/students at the door. Call 250-542-1859 for information.
“A Phantom Returns” at The Powerhouse theatre
Time: 7:30 pm – Powerhouse Theatre – 2901 35 Avenue Vernon (250) 542-6194
Tickets are $26/adult, $20/senior and $15/youth (12 and under) available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469 www.ticketseller.ca
NICA Benefit Concert
Time: 6:00 pm to 2:23 am – The Hub Arts Collective – 2906 30th Ave Vernon (778) 475-6244 www.thehubartscollective.com/ Global Education students will be hosting a benefit concert. Admission is $8 at the door.
Vernon Vipers Hockey Club
Time: 7:00 pm – Wesbild Centre – 3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon (250) 542-5623 www.wesbildcentre.ca/
Acoustic Open Mic at Toro’s Pub
Time: 8:00 pm – Toro’s Pub – 1220 Kalamalka Lake Road Vernon (250)-545-7856
For more info: call Keith Hustler (250) 549-6520 or Rory White (250) 503-8027
Karaoke every Friday night
Time: 8:00 pm (250) 542-3003 – The Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall – 5101 25 Avenue Vernon
Saturday, March 10
Ski under the stars at Silver Star for $10
Time: 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Silver Star Mountain Resort (250) 542-0224 www.skisilverstar.com
Enjoy $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, and the $5 dinner special at Town Hall
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
Bits and Pieces; Mosaic Tile Workshop
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Vernon Public Art Gallery – 3228 31 Ave Vernon (250) 545-3173 www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/ A- 2-phase course (March 3 & 10) Pre-registration required.
Suitable for adults and kids ages 10 +. $60 members, $70 non-members + HST
For more info & to register contact 250-545-3173 or email: info@vernonpublicartgallery.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Sovereign Lake Loppet
Time: 10:00 am – Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre (250) 558-3036 www.sovereignlake.com
Register online.
Opening Reception at Gallery Vertigo for Current Exhibitions
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm
Vernon Jazz Club presents “Melina Moore”
Time: 8:00 pm – Vernon Jazz Club – 3000 – 31st Street Vernon www.vernonjazzclub.ca
Tickets are $20 for non-members and $15 for members.
Advanced tickets are available at the Bean Scene & Bean to cup Coffee House.
Sunday, March 11
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
27th Street Grill Sunday Brunch
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm – 4801 27th Street Vernon – (800) 555-1123 – $12 p.p. www.villagegreenhotel.com
Sneakers Sports Bar Sunday Brunch
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – 4801 27th Street Vernon (250) 542-3321 – $12 p.p. www.villagegreenhotel.com
Vernon’s Longhorn Pub Annual “Rock for Care” Event
Time: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am – Longhorn Pub – 4513 25th Avenue Vernon (250) 542-9222
Thirteen bands & twelve hours of music. The event also features a silent auction, 50/50 draws and door prizes. Admission is by donation.
Smarties – Family drop in Art session
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm
Participation is by donation.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Students pay tribute to Guess Who
Time: 7:00 pm – Greater Vernon Recreation Centre – 3310-37th Ave Vernon (250) 545-6035 www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/ Tickets are now on sale at Wentworth Music in Vernon, and cost $15/adult, $8/student.
More information is available at www.wmec.ca.
Sunday Night Jams
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Sneakers Sports Bar- 4801 27th Street Vernon (250) 542-3321 www.villagegreenhotel.com
Monday, March 12
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
The Elmer Iseler Singers
Time: 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre – 3800 – 33rd Street Vernon www.ticketseller.ca/
Tickets are available from the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre or call (250) 549-7469. Adults $35, under 18 $17.50, students on eyeGo $5.
Special Film Screening: “The Woodhaven Eco Art Experience Lives On”
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm Admission by donation.
Tuesday, March 13
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Wednesday, March 14
Coldstream Winter Farmers’ Market
Time: 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm – Coldstream Women’s Institute – 9909 Kal Lake Rd Coldstream (250)-542-8302
Toddler time at the Library
Time: 11:30 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 – 32nd Ave Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Open Mic at the Talkin’ Donkey
Time: 7:00 pm -Talkin’ Donkey – 3923 32 Street Vernon (250)-545-2286
Spotlight Karaoke
Time: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am – Longhorn Pub – 4513 25th Avenue Vernon (250) 542-9222
Karaoke and DJ entertainment every Wednesday.
Thursday, March 15
Community Kitchens “Ready To Cook”
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Kindale Mainstreet Connections – 3314 – 30th Ave Vernon (250)-545-9292 communitykitchens.webs.com To register for this group call Jeanette at (250) 545-9292.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND VERNON
Friday, March 9th to Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Ongoing Vernon Activities
Cineplex Theatre – Highway 6, Vernon BC (250) 542-1107 www.ciniplex.com
Gallery Odin -10th Anniversary Winter Exhibition- (250) –503-0822 – Silver Star Mountain www.galleryodin.com
Okanagan Spirits Tours & Tasting – 2920 28th Avenue, Vernon BC (250)-549-3120 www.okanaganspirits.com
Outdoor Discoveries – Daily Snowshoe Tours- Call (250) -558-4292- Silver Star Mountain www.OutdoorDiscoveries.com
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery – 5011 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon BC (250)-542-8088 www.planetbee.com
Rogers Bulk Food Store – 4420 Larkin Cross Rd, Armstrong BC (250)-546-8744 www.rogersfoods.com
The Opal Miners Gift Shop – Open Daily- 7894 Hwy 97 (250) 542-1103 www.opalscanada.com
Vernon Public Art Gallery – Four New Exhibitions – Until March 22 3228 31stAve 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, March 9
Ski under the stars at Silver Star for $10
Time: 3:30 pm – 8:30pm – Silver Star Mountain Resort – (250) 542-0224 www.skisilverstar.com
Enjoy $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, and the $5 dinner special at the Town Hall
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
Gallery Vertigo presents “Noon Hour Concerts”
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm Admission is by donation.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Piano Recital by “Pavel Egorov”
Time: 7:30 pm – Vernon Community Music School – 1705 32nd Ave Vernon (250) 545-4977 www.vcmsonline.org/
Tickets are $20/adults, $15/students at the door. Call 250-542-1859 for information.
“A Phantom Returns” at The Powerhouse theatre
Time: 7:30 pm – Powerhouse Theatre – 2901 35 Avenue Vernon (250) 542-6194
Tickets are $26/adult, $20/senior and $15/youth (12 and under) available at the Ticket Seller, 549-7469 www.ticketseller.ca
NICA Benefit Concert
Time: 6:00 pm to 2:23 am – The Hub Arts Collective – 2906 30th Ave Vernon (778) 475-6244 www.thehubartscollective.com/ Global Education students will be hosting a benefit concert. Admission is $8 at the door.
Vernon Vipers Hockey Club
Time: 7:00 pm – Wesbild Centre – 3445 – 43rd Ave Vernon (250) 542-5623 www.wesbildcentre.ca/
Acoustic Open Mic at Toro’s Pub
Time: 8:00 pm – Toro’s Pub – 1220 Kalamalka Lake Road Vernon (250)-545-7856
For more info: call Keith Hustler (250) 549-6520 or Rory White (250) 503-8027
Karaoke every Friday night
Time: 8:00 pm (250) 542-3003 – The Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall – 5101 25 Avenue Vernon
Saturday, March 10
Ski under the stars at Silver Star for $10
Time: 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Silver Star Mountain Resort (250) 542-0224 www.skisilverstar.com
Enjoy $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, and the $5 dinner special at Town Hall
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
Bits and Pieces; Mosaic Tile Workshop
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Vernon Public Art Gallery – 3228 31 Ave Vernon (250) 545-3173 www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/ A- 2-phase course (March 3 & 10) Pre-registration required.
Suitable for adults and kids ages 10 +. $60 members, $70 non-members + HST
For more info & to register contact 250-545-3173 or email: info@vernonpublicartgallery.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Sovereign Lake Loppet
Time: 10:00 am – Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre (250) 558-3036 www.sovereignlake.com
Register online.
Opening Reception at Gallery Vertigo for Current Exhibitions
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm
Vernon Jazz Club presents “Melina Moore”
Time: 8:00 pm – Vernon Jazz Club – 3000 – 31st Street Vernon www.vernonjazzclub.ca
Tickets are $20 for non-members and $15 for members.
Advanced tickets are available at the Bean Scene & Bean to cup Coffee House.
Sunday, March 11
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
27th Street Grill Sunday Brunch
Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm – 4801 27th Street Vernon – (800) 555-1123 – $12 p.p. www.villagegreenhotel.com
Sneakers Sports Bar Sunday Brunch
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – 4801 27th Street Vernon (250) 542-3321 – $12 p.p. www.villagegreenhotel.com
Vernon’s Longhorn Pub Annual “Rock for Care” Event
Time: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am – Longhorn Pub – 4513 25th Avenue Vernon (250) 542-9222
Thirteen bands & twelve hours of music. The event also features a silent auction, 50/50 draws and door prizes. Admission is by donation.
Smarties – Family drop in Art session
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm
Participation is by donation.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Students pay tribute to Guess Who
Time: 7:00 pm – Greater Vernon Recreation Centre – 3310-37th Ave Vernon (250) 545-6035 www.greatervernonrecreation.ca/ Tickets are now on sale at Wentworth Music in Vernon, and cost $15/adult, $8/student.
More information is available at www.wmec.ca.
Sunday Night Jams
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Sneakers Sports Bar- 4801 27th Street Vernon (250) 542-3321 www.villagegreenhotel.com
Monday, March 12
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
The Elmer Iseler Singers
Time: 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre – 3800 – 33rd Street Vernon www.ticketseller.ca/
Tickets are available from the Ticket Seller in the Performing Arts Centre or call (250) 549-7469. Adults $35, under 18 $17.50, students on eyeGo $5.
Special Film Screening: “The Woodhaven Eco Art Experience Lives On”
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Gallery Vertigo – Suite #1 3001 – 31Street Vernon (250) 503-2297 www.galleryvertigo.com/index.htm Admission by donation.
Tuesday, March 13
Preschool Story times at the Library
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 32nd Ave. Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
“Bugs” Exhibition
Time: Wednesday, February 8 – March 15, 2012 – Okanagan College Vernon Campus www.okanagan.bc.ca/home.html
(250) 545-7291
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Wednesday, March 14
Coldstream Winter Farmers’ Market
Time: 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm – Coldstream Women’s Institute – 9909 Kal Lake Rd Coldstream (250)-542-8302
Toddler time at the Library
Time: 11:30 am – Vernon Okanagan Regional Library – 3001 – 32nd Ave Vernon (250) 542-7610 www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass.
Open Mic at the Talkin’ Donkey
Time: 7:00 pm -Talkin’ Donkey – 3923 32 Street Vernon (250)-545-2286
Spotlight Karaoke
Time: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am – Longhorn Pub – 4513 25th Avenue Vernon (250) 542-9222
Karaoke and DJ entertainment every Wednesday.
Thursday, March 15
Community Kitchens “Ready To Cook”
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Kindale Mainstreet Connections – 3314 – 30th Ave Vernon (250)-545-9292 communitykitchens.webs.com To register for this group call Jeanette at (250) 545-9292.
The Vernon Film Society Presents: “The Annual Winter Film Festival”
March 9, to March 15, 2012 – Vernon Towne Cinema – 2910 30th Ave Vernon (250) 545-0352 www.vernoncinema.com
Programs are available at the Towne Cinema, or online at www.vernonfilmsociety.bc.ca.
Individual films are $7 or $30 for a five-film pass