Events + Entertainment
Dream Café in Penticton, BC

Dream Café Penticton

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

The Jealous Curator

Danielle Krysa speaker at next Philosophers’ Café

The Jealous Curator, aka Danielle Krysa, a Summerlander and author of best seller Creative Block, is the guest speaker at the next Philosophers’ Café.

Wed, Jan 14. Doors open at 6:30. Talk starts at 7:00
IOOF Hall at 9536 Main St. Summerland.

Danielle will challenge us to embrace our own creative blocks, insecurities, and inner critic.

This will sell-out so get there early.

Light up in Summerland for the Christmas season

2014 Light Up in Summerland

The 27th annual, Summerland Festival of Lights takes place Friday, Nov 28, 2014 in downtown Summerland at 5 pm – to mark the official start to the Christmas season.  Santa arrives at 5:00! Street vendors, food, drums, fire performances, games and loads of fun. Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole, and other great entertainers will be performing in downtown Summerland. Activities start at 5:00pm. At 7:00 pm the lights will be switched on then later on – fireworks at 8:30. For info check out www.summerlandlightup

Light up the Vines in Summerland BC

2014 Light up the Vines

Coming up this weekend, tour the Bot­tle­neck Drive winer­ies as they “Light Up The Vines” Novem­ber 29 & November 30 2014.

From 3pm-7pm stop in for com­pli­men­tary wine tast­ing, snacks, mulled wine, hol­i­day pro­mo­tions, with your week­end pass­port to win a prize val­ued at over $500 and see the vines lit up.

This year there are self-guided and guided tour options.  There are no tast­ing fees at the Bottleneck Drive winer­ies over this special weekend.

For more information see Bottleneck Drive’s website.

Peter Hay, Summerland BC

Publishing + marketing manuscripts seminar

Five panelists experienced in traditional and new forms of publishing join Peter Hay for a writers’ seminar at the Summerland Library. Hay has an extensive background in drama and literature and is past Drama Professor at USC and UCLA and founding director of Hollywood’s First Stage where new scripts are developed for stage and screen. He is also past adviser to Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival in SLC as well as being instrumental in publishing much of Summerland’s George Ryga’s work.

Tue, Oct. 22  3:30- 6:00. No charge but SEATING LIMITED. Register early at library. This will be fascinating!

Vintage + Vogue Fashion Show at Lakebreeze Winery Sept 14, 2013

Vintage + Vogue Productions

Vintage + Vogue presents ‘A Roman Holiday’, vintage fashion extravaganza.

This FAB Vintage + Vogue fashion show is a fundraiser at the big house at Lakebreeze Winery. All proceeds go to Sowins. This will be THE fashion event of the year. Don’t miss it.

For info and tickets: Lakebreeze Winery web

Where: Lakebreeze Winery on the Naramata Bench

When: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Sept 14, 2013

Naramata Bench Wineries Tailgate party

Naramata Bench Tailgate Party – SOLD OUT

Fish ‘N Sips: A Naramata Picnic at the Beach.

Wine tastings from 24 member wineries with delectable offerings from the 7 restaurants of the Naramata Bench. Picnicking at the beach – such fun for a delightful evening of wine, food, music and camaraderie as the sun sets over the lake.

When: September 7, 2013

Where: Manitou Beach Park in Naramata.

Event is now SOLD OUT!

Graphic supplied by Naramata Bench

 

 

HIllside Winery winetasting series with winemaker Kathy Malone

Hillside Winemaker’s Tasting Series

at the Hillside Winery & Bistro
When: Every Thursday throughout the summer
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Join Hillside Winery winemaker Kathy Malone for an exclusive tutored tasting series. Kathy will explore the unique Naramata Bench terroir in a tasting based on Hillside’s un-released Merlots. Wines will be paired with local artisan cheeses for an amazing sensory experience.

Thursdays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
$20.00 per person
1350 Naramata Road, Penticton, BC

Info: Hillside Winery website or call (250) 487-1350

 

Pro bull riding in Summerland

Pro bull riding Sat. Aug. 17

Professional bull riding at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. Brought to you by Bull Riders Canada, Inc. $2500 purse to winning riders.

Tickets available at Summerland’s Peacock Wine and Beer Liquor store at 14218 Rosedale. Cost $15.00 per ticket or a family pack for $40 (up to 5 people)

When: 5:00 pm. Saturday, August 17

Location: Rodeo Grounds 18707 Bathville Rd Summerland (near KVR steam train)

 

Giant's Head Freeride - longboarding event in Summerland, BC 2013

Giant’s Head freeride longboarding event

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.