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The Dream Cafe on Penticton’s Front Street, is one of those understated, brilliant places that when you finally find it, you wonder why everyone in the valley isn’t clamoring to get in. Well, actually they are but if you buy tickets in advance you won’t have a problem.

The food is good and the ambiance unusual in that it’s a bit like being in somebody’s really comfortable living room. The Dream Café has a superb and eclectic line-up of entertainment to get you moving and grooving… Check it out online at the Dream Café.

See the Dream Café’s website for showtimes and more info or call (250) 490-9012

Aug 3, 4, 5 Ride the Giant longboarding event on Giant’s Head Mountain in Summerland.

Check it out at Giant’s Head Freeride and read the article on last year’s event on this magazine.

The most progressive downhill skateboarding event in the history of world history. Seriously.

Official Giant’s Head Ride the Giant website Giant’s Head Freeride FB

Start time on Aug 5 said to be around 9:30.  But don’t count on it

Check out Summerland Online’s FB page also – posting event photos.

Frank Marten’s next movie is the documentary titled ‘The Trials of Henry Kissinger’. “Did Henry Kissinger sabotage the 1968 Vietnam peace talks for his own political gain? Did he orchestrate the secret bombing of Cambodia without approval from the US Congress? Did he authorize covert operations – involving kidnapping and assassination – to overthrow a Chilean President? THE TRIALS OF HENRY KISSINGER investigates these and other charges. “An expose of the corrosiveness of power. Skilful and detailed.” –The New Yorker. “A stunning and overwhelmingly cogent case for Kissinger as a calculating war criminal.” Boston Globe

Admission by donation. For more info: Summerland Film Club
April 24 at 7:00 pm at the Rosedale Room at the Summerland Legion.

A free Composers’ Cuvée concert showcases the music of five resident Okanagan composers:  Imant Raminsh (Vernon), Anita Perry (Summerland), Ernst Schneider (Penticton), Jean Ethridge (Salmon Arm), and Keith Tedman (Summerland).

This unique concert of contemporary Canadian classical works offers a rare opportunity to mix and mingle with the creators behind the music, amidst the stunning surroundings of Canada’s premier certified organic winery.

While the concert is free, it is necessary to book online for assured seating.

Info: Summerhill Pyramid Winery

Date: Sat. February 9, 2013 – Concert starts at 7:30pm

Espana – January Concert Series

Rosemary Thompson Music Director and Daniel Bolshoy, guitar. The fiery Spanish temperament of this program will melt the winter spirit with its vigorous rhythms, expansive melodies and direct emotional appeal. Daniel Bolshoy will amaze with his magic and passion on the guitar. The combined orchestras will bring an unforgettable evening to a suitably rousing conclusion.

Open Dress Rehearsal Fri Jan 19 Kelowna at 2:00 pm

Performances:

Fri. Jan 18 Kelowna 8:00 pm, Sat. Jan 19 Penticton 7:30 pm, Sun. Jan 20 Vernon 7:00 pm

Info and tickets: Okanagan Symphony

Kicks off with a craft and art fair at the Summerland Senior’s Village from 2-4 pm.

At 5:00pm Santa, elves and stilt-walkers arrive at True Grain Bread, where Santa will be visiting children – both nice and naughty. (Lump of coal for the latter.)

5:00-10:00 downtown main stage there will be kids choirs, an Elvis and a great lineup of other musicians. At 7:00 pm the lights will be switched on proclaiming the official start of the Christmas season! Then later on – fireworks.

Andrew Allen should not be missed. Young, hot talent, check him out on youtube – Summerland is fortunate to have this Valley boy in town to start the season off on a cheery note.

Date and place: Downtown Summerland, Nov 30, 2012

More info: Summerland Chamber

Becky’s New Car, is a play that takes the audience on a smart, comic cruise through the perils of middle-aged longing and regret.

The main character is Becky, a somewhat frazzled wife whose husband Joe is solid if unexciting and uncommunicative. Her son is a graduate student in psychology, still lives at home and drives his parents crazy by constantly diagnosing them with various syndromes and disorders. Things get interesting when Becky is taken for a widow by a handsome millionaire!

Dates: Nov 8 – Dec 1 at The Cannery Stage

Doors open at 7:30pm, Showtime is 8:00pm, Sunday Matinees doors open at 1:30pm, Showtime is 2:00pm

More info on Many Hats website