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Singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Canadian folk icon, 84, is recovering from undisclosed health issues
Musical drama ‘An Unconventional Life’ tours East Kootenay

Musical drama ‘An Unconventional Life’ tours East Kootenay

Performances in Crawford Bay, Kimberley and Fernie
Abdou’s new book a collaboration with Joshua Whitehead

Abdou’s new book a collaboration with Joshua Whitehead

Fernie writer’s interview with Whitehead — at the top of Indigenous voices in Canadian literature — shaped into a book about the writer
Fernie Stoke Festival returns on March 17 and 18

Fernie Stoke Festival returns on March 17 and 18

Acts include Shred Kelly, Topo, Penny Shades and Carmanah
‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances
La Cafamore returns to Fernie

La Cafamore returns to Fernie

La Cafamore returns to the Kootenays with a concert featuring string quartets of super-siblings Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. For violinist Carolyn Cameron, both composers embody one of her favourite classical music styles. “Both Fanny and Felix were heavily inspired by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and each other” says Cameron “their music is of the romantic era but still adheres to classical format without being too experimental.
Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs
The East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival entry deadline is approaching

The East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival entry deadline is approaching

For the 2023 East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival (EKPAF), the Registration Deadline is fast approaching. Entries must be submitted by Friday, March 10 (except for Dance which had an earlier deadline) at www.ekperformingartsfestival.com with a secure payment system set up.
Fernie’s Wapiti Music Fest returns to Annex Park

Fernie’s Wapiti Music Fest returns to Annex Park

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East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival is back full-force

East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival is back full-force

Entry deadlines are February 15 for Dance, March 10 for all other divisions