OKANAGAN EVENTS
Spin4Kids fitness fundraiser
November 16
Kelowna
The annual Spin4Kids fitness fundraising event is November 16 in your community. Day-long Spin4Kids events are happening across Canada to raise money that will support physical activity programs for kids with intellectual disabilities and autism. There will be spinning, group fitness classes and even powerlifting competitions. People can register to participate at spin4kids.com
Fresh BC Talent Performers Coffeehouse
Sunday, December 1
1:30 - 3:00PM
Penticton
Season 7 of Fresh BC Talent is going on now!
Music starts 1:30 - 3 PM. FREE Family - Public Event
All Entertainment Forms Welcomed.
Performers (ages 9 - 18 yrs) invited to perform.
All Entertainment Acts Welcomed.
Chamber Music Kelowna - AMES EHNES & ANDREW ARMSTRONG
Monday, January 20
7:30PM
Kelowna
Winner of Grammy, Gramophone and JUNO Awards, James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after violinists on the international stage.
Andrew Armstrong, praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, is a recording artist, soloist, chamber musician, and a long- time collaborator with James Ehnes.
Chamber Music Kelowna - ROBERT DEMAINE, cello - PETER TAKÁCS, piano
Saturday, March 14
7:30PM
Kelowna
Praised by the New York Times as “an artist who makes you hang on every note”, Robert deMaine is the Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A highly sought after solo artist and chamber musician, he is a frequent guest of many of the world’s premier chamber music festivals including those at Marlboro, Seattle, Limoge, Heidelberg Schlossfest, Montreal, Piatigorsky Cello Festival and others.
Pianist Peter Takács performs widely, receiving praise for his penetrating and communicative interpretations. He was First Prize winner in the William Kapell International Piano Competition, received the Jackson Award for Excellence in Chamber Music at Tanglewood Music Center and a Solo Recitalist grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Chamber Music Kelowna - MONTROSE TRIO
Saturday, April 18
7:30PM
Kelowna
Formed in 2013, the Montrose Trio is a collaboration stemming from a long relationship between pianist Jon Kimura Parker and the Tokyo String Quartet. Mr. Parker joined two long-time members of the Tokyo String Quartet, violinist Martin Beaver and cellist Clive Greensmith, to form the Montrose Trio. These three artists are all extraordinary soloists as well as chamber musicians and professors.