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Locomotive Ghost tour comes to valley

Calgary-based Music group, Locomotive Ghost, will be onstage at the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery to celebrate their latest release. There will be no cover charge.

Film Kicks presents ‘Lion’

‘Lion’ is a heart-breakingly beautiful movie, the true story by Saroo Brierley, of his odyssey to find the family he lost in India when he was 5.

“Trek in Iceland’s Highlands” – Janice Strong Presentation

Trek in Iceland’s highlands with East Kootenay author and outdoor photographer Janice Strong. Join us for this amazing slide presentation at Centre 64 in Kimberley BC.

‘The Eagle Huntress’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘The Eagle Huntress’ is a stunning film about a young girl who captures and trains a baby eagle, forming a bond with the bird. Family entertainment.

Silver Screen Scoundrels – you’ll ‘Love it Live!’

The Silver Screen Scoundrels bring the silent films of the silver screen era flying onto the modern stage. Great song-writing, world-class musicianship, and slap-stick comedy!

‘Manchester by the Sea’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Manchester by the Sea’ is the story of an apartment building handyman in Boston who becomes guardian of his teen-aged nephew when his brother dies. Superbly acted.

Lisa Nicole concert – “Come Find Me”

Country music darling, Lisa Nicole, will be on the stage at Centre 64 in Kimberley BC this week, with her latest hit, “Come Find Me.” Don’t miss it!

Jubilee Mountain onstage at Strand’s this week!

Strand’s Restaurant is hosting Jubilee Mountain, a trio of North Columbia Valley string musicians who will entertain you with Blues, Bluegrass and Folk. Make a reservation now!

‘Jean of the Joneses’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Jean of the Joneses’ is the 4th film in the Cinefest 2017 Winter Program at Pynelogs. A must-see, wonderfully written and very entertaining comedy. All ages.

Johnny P. Johnson coming to ‘Love it Live’ series

Canadian ranch rock, folk and country singer Johnny P. Johnson passionately sings about ordinary life and ordinary people. He lives on an organic farm outside Nelson BC.

‘Weirdos’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Weirdos’ is a not-to-be-missed film by Canadian master film-maker Bruce McDonald. It’s a coming-of-age road movie with a blend of magic and naturalism. Great family fare.

Harry Potter Book Night

Harry Potter Book Night at the Invermere Library is a celebration of the Professors of Hogwarte who taught Harry many magical skills. FREE drop-in event.

‘Denial’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Denial’ is the next film in the Cinefest 2017 Winter Program series at Pynelogs. A courtroom drama featuring a Historian vs. a holocaust denier. For all ages.

4-Week Pre-registered Lego Club

Pre registered Lego Club at Invermere Library is a 4-week program, teaching kids age K-4 to use imagination and logic while learning teamwork and communication skills.

Hockey Nite – V Rockies vs Golden Rockets

It’s Hockey nite at Invermere’s Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena! Watch the Columbia Valley Rockies take on the Golden Rockets. Two great teams go head-to-head. Mark your calendar.

Canal Flats Bingo Night!

Feeling lucky? Come on out to the Canal Flats Civic Centre and join us for our twice-monthly bingo night. You might even hit the jackpot!

‘Genius’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

Genius is a 2016 film about editor Max Perkins, discoverer of Ernest Hemingway & Scott Fitzgerald, & his editing of Thomas Wolfe’s masterpiece, “Look Homeward Angel.”

Black & White New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

Celebrate 2017 at the Black & White New Years Eve Extravaganza at the Casino of the Rockies! FREE admission! Tons of prizes. A GRAND PRIZE of $2,017!

Swim FREE Christmas Day!

Swim FREE all Christmas Day at Fairmont Resort’s public natural mineral hot springs pool. Just bring a Food Bank donation of a non-perishable food item.

Summit Youth Christmas Party

The Summit Youth Christmas Party at the Centre is a fun FREE event for 12-18 yrs. Bring a neat 2nd-hand gift, wrapped. Karaoke, games & other neat stuff.

Winter Break Movies

FREE Winter Break Movies at the Invermere Community Hall are favorite seasonal films for all ages. Bring a blanket and a pillow and enjoy the show!

Holly Hyatt & Jon Burden – ‘Shufflin the Blues’

Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden, father/daughter blues duo, are bringing the smooth sound of their ‘Shufflin The Blues’ CD Release Show to Centre 64 in Kimberley BC.

Invermere Library Book Reading

You’re invited to a FREE book reading event at the Invermere Public Library. Authors Jane Byers and Leesa Dean of Nelson, BC will read from their latest books.

‘Sing Street’ – Cinefest series

Sing Street goes back in time to 1980s Dublin. A teen-aged boy starts his own band to escape his home life and impress a pretty girl.

Children’s Christmas Party

The annual Radium Volunteer Fire Department Children’s Christmas Party is for kids 10 years and under. There will be cookie decorating, music and a visit from Santa!

DTSS Band Concert

The Band Concert in the DTSS gymnasium will be highlighting performances by Band 9, Band 8, the Concert Band and the Senior stage Band.

Valley Forged Old-fashioned Christmas sing-along party

It’s a SIng-along party at Smoking Waters Coffee Company in Fairmont. Enjoy hot chocolate with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sing all your favorite Christmas songs with Valley Forged.

Mamma Mia! Dance & Sing-along Party

Oh Mamma Mia! It’s a wintertime getaway to an imaginary Greek island! Watch the movie, sing along, dance, laugh and just have some great fun. A fundraiser.

Hobnails and Hemp Rope: Film

Hobnails & Hemp Rope is thrilling, true adventure documentary. Four amateur climbers undertook on its 100th anniversary, to repeat Conrad Kain’s historic climb of the Bugaboo Spire.

David “Swanee” Swanson at Strands

Swanee & Johnee (Swanee Swanson and John Cronin) will be onstage at Strands Restaurant with a musical smorgasbord of Blues, R & B, Swing and Bluegrass root

‘The Dressmaker’ – Cinefest series

The Dressmaker is a tale of love & vengeance in the 1950s. Kate Winslet plays a worldly dressmaker returning to the Australian backwater that exiled her.

Turkey Shoot

You could win your Christmas turkey this year! Come on out to the Turkey Shoot at the Invermere Legion and test your skills with the best.

Baby Goose Program at the Library

Baby Goose Program at the library, an outreach of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, is designed to encourage early language development in babies to 18 months.

Syndicate Party this weekend!

The Syndicate Party at the Community Hall will be fun for everyone! A FREE kids carnival and a grown-up party with live music and a movie premiere.

Amanda Tosoff with ‘Words’ – the ‘Love it Live’ series

Amanda Tosoff is bringing her ‘Words’ project to the stage at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere BC with timeless poetry set to her own musical compositions.

Men, Women and Music of the World Wars

Men, Women and Music of the World Wars will be remembered and celebrated in a special evening presentation by Arne Sahlen at Christ Church Trinity. Join us.

‘Love and Friendship’ – Cinefest series

Love and Friendship is a hilarious examination of 18th century polite society in Britain, a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s long-unpublished novella, Lady Susan. A riot!

Astronomy on the Go! with the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre

Astronomy on the Go! Explore the heavens over Invermere BC in this FREE presentation for you and your family. Weather permitting, you can see through the telescope.

Halloween Party & Zombie Manhunt

Teens! Got your game face on? The SYC Halloween party & Zombie Manhunt is going to be the spookiest event of the season, maybe even your life!

Halloween Dance in Edgewater

Dress in your scariest Halloween costume and come on down to the Edgewater Hall. Dance the night away to the tunes of The Smalltown Dirtbags. Shuttle available.

Johnny Summers, trumpet player, composer, arranger, director, producer & award-winning musician extraordinaire, is bringing the Big Band Era to life at Strand’s Restaurant. Make your reservation early.

West My Friend – First of the new ‘Love it Live’ series

West My Friend is bringing new grass-roots folk music to Invermere, the first of the new Love it Live series of musical performances at Pynelogs this winter.

Ghostly Tales

Ghostly tales of local and other BC hauntings told by DTSS drama students in the dark around a fire at the Invermere Library – only for the brave!

Booktacular Halloween!

The Booktacular Hallween event at the library is back again! Dress in your costume and come trickin’ and treatin’ on October 26th from 5 to 8 PM

‘Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World’ – Cinefest series

Werner Hertzog takes us back to 1969 when the first message was sent from one computer to another. Where are we now and where are we headed?

Zombie Walk

Put on your scariest Halloween costume and join the Zombie Walk. Everyone’s welcome. Bring a donation to the food bank and get ready to be spooked!

SheberDean & the Postmistress at Strand’s

SheberDean & the Postmistress, well-known Columbia Valley band, will have your feet tappin’ to their unique style of Blue-Collar Blues at Strands Restaurant. Make a reservation early!

‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ – Cinefest Series begins

The Man Who Knew Infinity stars Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. It is the true story of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan but that story isn’t just about numbers.

Thanksgiving Celebration at Fort Steele

The Thanksgiving Celebration at Fort Steele BC is a tradition for many families who return year after year for the day of fun and a great traditional meal

Dandelions’ Debut CD Release Party – You’re invited!

Everyone’s invited to come celebrate the release of The Dandelions’ debut CD, ‘Free Yourself’ at the Old CPR Lodge in Invermere. BBQ and a cash bar too.

The Inferiors coming to DTSS

‘The Inferiors’, talented band of teens from Kimberley, is on a mini-tour and you can hear them at DTSS in an evening concert. They’re going places, folks!

Wildsight hosts author Briony Penn book event

The Briony Penn book event, hosted by Wildsight, combines a Thursday evening presentation by the award-winning author and a nature walk at Lake Enid on Saturday.

Dance to the music of Valley Forged at the Butterfly Barn Dance

You’ll be dancing to the classical tunes of Valley Forged at this year’s Butterfly Barn Dance at the K-2 Ranch. Be sure to purchase your tickets early.

Final Art Show of the Season at Pynelogs

This Pynelogs Art Show features works by Bryn Stevenson, Stephanie Kellett, Carol Gordon, Jim McElroy & Ingrid Vincent. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe.

The Stolen Church: a Musical Mystery

Have you ever wondered about the story of the Stolen Church? Come see “The Stolen Church: a Musical Mystery” and we’ll let you in on the scoop.

Tailgate Party!

The tailgate party will have many of your favorite local vendors, fantastic food, live entertainment and fun. It’s our last hurrah to summer. Everyone’s welcome!

‘The Baltics: Overcoming Occupation’

‘The Baltics: Overcoming Occupation’ is a special evening presentation by world traveler/photographer Cheryl Goodwin. Come and explore the Baltics through her talk and incredible slide show.

John Cronin stars at Strand’s

John Cronin, one of the Columbia Valley’s very favorite musicians is starring at Strand’s Restaurant in Invermere. Make a date to be here. No cover charge.

Pop-up Story Time in the Columbia Valley!

Pop Up Story Time will be coming to communities in the Columbia Valley this summer. There will be reading, crafts and activities for all the neighborhood kids.

“A Major-Minor Miracle!”

Katie Wang, the amazingly talented 12-year-old Invermere piano student of Arne Sahlen, is returning to perform with her teacher at Christ Church Trinity. You’re invited! Join us.

Theatre Under the Stars is back!

Theatre Under the Stars at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere is a FREE family event. Watch current movies outdoors on a 2-storey screen on the resort lawn.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your favorite teddy bears to the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Edgewater Park. It’s a FREE family event with lots of fun activities and healthy snacks.

FREE Valley Forged concert in Cranbrook

Valley Forged will be onstage at the pavilion in Rotary Park, Cranbrook, It’s a FREE concert, part of the Summer Sounds 2016 Series. Their music is unforgettable!

‘Species at Risk’ traveling exhibition

Visit the ‘Species at Risk’ mobile museum exhibit when it stops in Invermere. It’s fun! and it’s educational! Mark this must-see event on your calendar. Be there!

FREE Family Movie at Mountainside

It’s a great family movie – and it’s FREE! It’s at Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont. Everyone’s invited to join the fun. Free popcorn and candy floss too.

Movies in the Mountains – Saturday Edition!

The Saturday Edition of Movies in the Mountains in Invermere is a pre-screening of Angry Birds. It’s a great family movie. Free admission. Cash Concession. Dress warm.

Madeline Tasquin / Trevor Davies coming to Strands

Madeline Tasquin and guest guitarist Trevor Davies are presenting an unforgettable evening performance at Strand’s Old House Restaurant in Invermere. Be sure to make your reservations early.

Wild Nature Tours: Wetland Wonders

Let’s explore the wonders of the Columbia Wetlands together on a family walk with Dr. Suzanne Bayley, Emeritus Professor of Ecology at the U of A.

The Static Shift

The Static Shift, John Jenkins’ Smalltown Revival and Slade Coffman make for a great performance that will rock at Golden BC’s Summer Kicks event. It’s FREE!

Magician David Leif

Magician David Leif will be casting his spell on kids of all ages as part of the Invermere Public Library annusl Summer Reading program. FREE and fun!

One Red Paperclip

‘One Red Paperclip’ is a hilarious romp with Kyle MacDonald, who the Guinness Book of Records says has the record for Most Successful Internet Trade!

‘The Suitcase Project’ – Theatre Workshop For Youth

Imagine creating a work of theatre art from No Script! No Safety Net! and only One Suitcase! A fun workshop for youth from 12 to 16 years.

Wild Nature Tours: Fairmont Family Walk

The Wild Nature Tours Family Walk in Fairmont is a great opportunity for families with young children to connect with nature together on a playful adventure.

Valley Forged at Horsethief Hideout

Valley Forged will be onstage opening night of the 2016 Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally. Listen to the original music that’s taking the valley by storm.

Giant Jenga on the beach!

Everyone’s invited to join the weekly Giant Jenga game on the beach this summer. Come on down! Test your skill. Be the last to collapse the tower!

Creative Kids Summer Arts Program

The Creative Kids Summer Arts Program at Centre 64, Kimherley, encourages children from 7 to 14 years of age to freely express their own unique creativity

Valley Forged Canada Day at Whitehouse Pub

Valley Forged will be at the Whitehouse Pub in Windermere for a 2-night Canada Day celebration. Their melodies are unforgettable, their lyrics felt in the heart. Join us!

KNP Junior Naturalist Program

Kids bored this summer? Sign them up for the Junior Naturalist Program at the Redstreak Campground. It’s a fun summertime experience for kids 6 – 12 years.

Old Fashioned Block Party!

You are invited to a real old-fahioned neighborhood block party with FREE carnival games, cake and live music. Great summer entertainment. Bring the whole family!

Museum season begins with an open house!

Everyone’s invited! The museum is having an open house to kick off the summer season. Theme this year is “Uses of the Lake.” Celebrate with cake and drinks.

‘Nine Lives Would Not Do’ – The Life of Leo Grillmair, Mountaineer

Leo Grillmair film “Nine Lives Would Not Do” was a sold-out show! Second showing coming up at DTSS. Theatre-goers need to arrive early to get a seat.

Play Spur Valley for only $16!

Golf for only $16 every Tuesday and Wednesday all season long at Spur Valley Golf Course! Bring the whole family for some fun adventures on the greens!

International Women’s Golf Day

Ladies can golf FREE for four hours on June 7th! Celebrate the International Women’s Golf Day at Copper Point and Greywolf golf courses. Register now!

‘Wild Moments’ Jim Lawrence exhibit

The Jim Lawrence exhibit ‘Wild Moments’ offers a rare and profoundly moving glimpse into the very souls of the animals that inhabit endangered ecosystems.

The Red Cannons at Centre 64

The Red Cannons exploded onto the Canadian music scene in 2012 and continue to garner acclaim with radio listeners and their festival appearances. Coming to Centre 64.

Silent Auction of Studio 64 Art

A silent auction of the artwork at Studio64 concludes on May 28, with winning bids being announced at the Spring Concert Series performance that evening.

United Dance Presents FREEDOM!

FREEDOM is a celebration of dance by students of United Dance. There’s everything from ballet to hip hop. It’s lively, energetic and a whole lot of fun.

Celebrate Victoria Day at Fort Steele

Celebrate Victoria Day with an old-fashioned family picnic on the lawn at Fort Steele Heritage Town. Live music and games. PS – don’t forget to bring the camera!

Music For Life

Music For Life is a joyous celebration by talented area musicians of all ages. A variety of music, mixed with history and humor will be presented.

Run, Ride & Rock the Ranch

A Pig Roast, a barn dance and a great afternoon of Free family fun! Ticket holders get to enjoy the evening! Get yours soon before they’re sold out.

Open House & Garage Sale at the Fire Hall

A joint fundraiser open house/garage sale coming to the Radium Fire Hall, will support both the Radium Fire Department and the Radium Public Library. Everyone is welcome!

Source to Sea

The Source to Sea event Canal Flats BC runs simultaneously with a similar one in Astoria, Oregon, with a headwaters walk, film and storytelling. Join us.

John Jenkins Small Town Revival GREEN

Small Town Revival GREEN is a brand new album with a brand new sound. It’s upbeat, rockin, funky and fun! You’re going to love it!

Small Town Revival GREEN official CD launch

The official CD launch of John Jenkins Small Town Revival GREEN will be onstage at the Golden Civic Centre. Has a brand new sound you’re going to love.

Valley Voices Spring Concert

The Valley Voices presents its annual Spring Concert, a lovely musical presentation of light-hearted music to celebrate the season. It’s real family entertainment at its best.

IMPROV Night – Live!

IMPROV Night – Its live theatre at its best! DTSS students will be entertaining you will their hilarious antics. A great romp! Bring the family. By donation.

Harry Manx in Concert

Harry Manx brings his own unique musical genius to Golden Civic Centre – blending Indian folk melodies, slide guitar blues, bit of gospel and truly inspired grooves.

Community Celebration of Lower Canyon agreement

A community celebration is in order! Agreement has been reached with the CPR and the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse River will be open once again!

Cinefest film – “Grandma”

“Grandma” stars Lily Tomlin as a grieving lesbian poet who embarks on a journey with her pregnant granddaughter and discovers that the past is never really left behind.

‘Heart Clutter’ – It’s Ladies Night Out

‘Heart Clutter’ is the theme of the Spring Ladies Night Out event at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Dessert, coffee and a guest with a special presentation.

Fort Steele Season Opening this weekend!

Fort Steele is opening for the season this weekend! Why not bring the family for a good old-fashioned, fun-filled adventure? Even the family dog is welcome.