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It feels like we are preaching to the converted here, as downtown visitors, workers and residents, we already love downtown Kamloops. We love the patios in the summer, the great finds at our favourite stores, the live music that plays as we stroll around on our lunch hour. Downtown is a great place to work. The one complaint many people have about their beloved downtown though is that everything closes early. That is all about to change with some help from the new Focus Downtown group who is helping to spearhead a two-week weekday trial of our downtown businesses staying open until 9:00 pm each weekday night August 22 through September 2. “Downtown Kamloops officially becomes the place to be this summer as local merchants, eateries, cafes and retailers open their doors until 9:00 pm weekdays nightly starting August 22 through September 2,” explains Monica Dickinson, director, industry relations and communications for Tourism Kamloops. “Coined ‘Alive after Five’, this summer celebration embraces all the things we love about Kamloops’ downtown – live music, sidewalk dining, warm temperatures, natural gathering spaces all in the spirit of supporting local, dis- “Kamloops’ downtown is our secret gem, have already jumped on the bandwagon and that we need not keep secret any longer,” adds have committed to staying open late during the tinctly Kamloops experiences.” “This initiative is the result of a new collab- Monica. “Its charming ambiance, great shop- two weeks. They are working on special sales orative group called Focus Downtown, which ping choices, exceptional dining options and and promotions some that will only be available includes the Kamloops Central Business proximity to Riverside Park all bundled with after five and some that will be available all the Improvement Association (KCBIA), Kamloops a fantastic summer forecast is the perfect mix time. Residents and tourists alike are invited and encouraged to come take advantage of the last Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Kamloops, for an exceptional experience.” So what can you expect to see downtown few weeks of summer – come or stay downtown Rocky Mountaineer, Venture Kamloops and City of Kamloops and supported by the downtown after five during this period? The answer is and enjoy our great patios and restaurants and merchants to unveil a Kamloops experience to simple, the same great things you see and shop in the best stores of the city. We are very excited that our beloved downour destination visitors that we, as locals, cherish,” find here during the day. There will be three says Gay Pooler, general manager for the KCBIA. blocks of live music each night starting at town is open for business later. We know where “Our downtown in itself is an experience and 5:30 pm and going right until 8:30 pm as well we will be spending our summer nights – and the support of the local businesses enhances its as games, activities, specials and much more. that’s downtown! A great core group of retailers and restaurateurs Tanya Orozco, freelance vibrancy to welcome visitors and locals alike.”
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Darryl John of Pizza Pi dished out the pizza for the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s (KCBIA) Pop up Picnic on Friday, August 12, held in beautiful Gaglardi Park at St. Andrews on the Square. Patrons enjoyed delicious pizza, games, live music from Dodie Goldney and cool shade on a hot day!
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Music and Downtown Kamloops! Summer is in the air these days with warm weather, Live at Lunch is a more recent project to be held busy streets and phenomenal music programs that downtown by, yours truly, the CAP Team. Wednesdays have us rocking out all summer long! until Sundays throughout the summer, artEvents such as Music in the Park and Live ists perform on Victoria Street or Lansdat Lunch are adding to the relaxed and owne Village for two and a half hour sets. blissful ambiance of the downtown streets. The goal of Live at Lunch is, once again, Both programs are focused on bringing to elevate the overall atmosphere that is asenergy, enthusiasm and positivity to downsociated with downtown. Whether a Live town through live tunes. at Lunch attendee is making plans to watch Music in the Park has become a bit of an the artist’s set or perhaps just happens to institution for Kamloops summers. The stumble upon a musician while they’re goevent features artists who are both local ing for coffee or doing some downtown and international to play music at the Ro- CAP comments shopping, the reaction to our Live at Lunch tary Bandshell in Riverside Park. The proevent has been largely positive. Julia Dumbrell gram is held nightly for all of July and AuA full schedule for the Live at Lunch progust and is loved and populated by Kamloops citizens gram can be found at our office on 340 Victoria Street and foreign visitors alike. Music in the Park offers or www.downtownkamloops.com. The Music in the fond memories, positive impacts and reliable enter- Park line-up for the remainder of the summer can be tainment for the entire summer. As the park is filled additionally found on the City of Kamloops’ website: with chords and melodies, vocalists who belt out a www.kamloops.ca. song or guitar solos that accompany laid back sumThanks for jamming out with me, Downtown Kamer vibes, it is quite obvious why Music in the Park mloops! has always been and will continue to be a staple for Julia Dumbrell Kamloops summers. Customer Care and Patrol Team
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Comma police My husband’s eyes are laser-focused as could find them in medicine cabinets, the produce crisper, between couch cushions. he reads my writing - his eyes darting back and forth across the words on the computYou could pay off your student loans with what just falls off of her when she glides er screen. When he finishes the piece he looks up at me with a stern expression. He past you. says nothing. It must be because the writOf course, his opinion is totally valid. I don’t know about other writers, but spending is so good, so important, so relevant that he is luxuriating in his good fortune for ing enough time on anything becomes a having married such an intelligent woman. blur of not seeing forests for the trees. PERFECTLY “Alicia, you know… I love you very When it comes to stuff like this…he’s FABULOUS much…but you have got to cut it out with (usually) right when he tells me I’m wrong. Alicia Ashcroft all those bloody commas.” Writers love readers who give feedback Ouch. I try to reason that excessive puncand believe me, we need it. I don’t want an tuation is ‘my thing’, but he says it can’t be, because it errant mistake to be missed and weigh down the story, takes away from the writing—gives the words a Cap- so a writer needs readers to comb through the words as tain Kirk vibe. “Maybe I want to write like William you would a child’s lice infested head. My issues have Shatner speaks,” I crack. I am then punished for my always been: 1) past/present tense, 2) run on sentences sarcasm—he makes me read the essay aloud. Even and of course, 3) the over-use of the comma. This is worse, he goads me, “And say ‘comma’ when there my least favourite part of the writing and editing prois a comma”. He hands me the laptop and settles back cess—the structure, the grammar, the tenses. I literally in his chair expectantly, his hands folded on his lap. just yawned typing this sentence. Can’t I just do it Ker“I was in Kindergarten at the time –comma—and all ouac style, tape together 120-feet worth of architect I remember was coming out of class –comma—and paper and just type off into the sunset? Let someone seeing my Nana –ahem, comma— smoking a ciga- else wield the red pen, I’ve already moved on to the rette –comma—and waiting for me”. Ummmm. It next story! The editing process can be a satisfying really does sound like Captain Kirk…you could make experience, watching a story morph and shape shift. a little literary drinking game with all those commas. Ultimately a writer wants to dazzle readers with the I put the laptop down and steel myself; being wrong first draft—critics silenced by your incredible ability is not a colour that looks good on me and I won’t be to spin words…not because they are trying to figure a wearing it today. Ben senses my annoyance and huffs; polite way to tell me to cool it with the slutty commas. “I won’t give you notes if you can’t handle the criti- Our entire marriage has been a non-stop stern warning cism. I’m trying to help.” “No, I want your criticism… to stop making it rain commas. Thanks to all the ediI just don’t want any of it to be negative”. And that’s tors and seeing-eye-blogs out there, who cut through fair right? Just take that comma out behind my back; all the creative crap like machetes in the jungle so you I’ll never know the difference. It would be like pinch- can find the clearest paths to your smallest truths. ing a loose diamond at Mariah Carey’s place – you
Use caution when donating It is always good to paint ball gun, two swords, various knives, live ammunisupport local chari- tion and brass knuckles. All of the items will be safely ties and organizations destroyed by Kamloops RCMP. by donating clothing Cpl. Jodi Shelkie offers the following advice, “Many of and household items these items can potentially be dangerous for the employto thrift and second- ees working in the store, they aren’t suitable as a retail hand stores. However, not all items are welcome or even item and in the case of the brass knuckles, they are a prolegal to receive at these businesses. hibited weapon in Canada. We encourage anyone who One local business, who accepts donations, recently may have any items like the above to bring them in to turned over the following to the police: a pellet gun, a your local police detachment.”
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Nominations for the 2016 Business Excellence Awards were released recently by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Bank Group. A total of 509 nominations were received, nominating 368 Kamloops businesses in 16 award categories. The 30th annual Business Excellence Awards are brought to the community by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Bank Group. The awards program culminates with a gala ceremony, which celebrates the Kamloops business community and highlights 17 to 18 award winners in total. Besides the 16 categories listed below, the chamber board also annually awards the Business of the Year and the board’s president has the option to present a President’s Award to an outstanding individual in the community. “This year’s awards criteria were much more stringent and as a result, we expected to see fewer nominations. To our surprise, 166 more businesses were nominated this year over last year.” “We highly value TD’s partnership in this program, which demonstrates their dedication to our business community,” said Ryan Scorgie, president of the Board of Directors. For more information or to view the full list of nominees, please visit www.kamloopschamber.ca/.
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Kamloops Arts Council announces 2016/17 Board The theme was “dress like your favourite artist” and several costumes, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell and David Bowie were seen at the Kamloops Arts Council’s (KAC) 48th Annual General Meeting, held August 4 at St. Andrew’s on the Square. About 50 people attended the event, which included a Volunteer and Supporter Appreciation reception, live music by local singer-songwriter Madison Olds, and a traditional honour song from Daryll Laboucan of the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society. Stephanie Gountas, Melissa Baptiste and Lynne Mugford were recognized as the KAC’s Volunteers of the Year. Departing KAC Board director Bonnie McLean was acknowledged for her four years of service. The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) was rec-
ognized for its support of the KAC’s Art Exposed, which with the TNRD’s assistance, expanded to become a Regional Exhibition in 2016. TNRD director Ronaye Elliott was on hand to accept the award. Domtar, represented by operations manager Dennis Clare, received the corporate recognition award for its sponsorship of the KAC’s Art in the Park on Canada Day for the past two years. The 2016/17 KAC Board of Directors was appointed as follows: Michael O’Brien, president; David Olds, vice president; Daphane Nelson, treasurer; Mar-
sha Stewart, secretary; Patricia Kellogg, member at large; David Luca, director; Bernie Mahoney, director; Laura Michel Evans, director; and Jodi Roberts, director. The Kamloops Arts Council is a registered charitable organization devoted to the development and enhancement of the arts in the Kamloops area. Now in its 48th year (founded 1968), the organization supports all artists and art organizations and promote cooperation among them, government and business. The KAC provides local artists and arts groups - visual artists, musicians, dancers, writers and actors
X-Fest 2016 closes with record numbers Project X Theatre general festival for the company. A manager Dusan Magdolen and whopping 3,150 patrons walked artistic director Melissa Thom- through the gates of Prince as have announced that X-Fest Charles Park to attend Munsch 2016 was a record-breaking Upon a Time and The Wizard
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of Oz between July 11 and 30. This attendance was well over the previous record of 2,727 set in 2012 with Romeo and Juliet and James and the Giant Peach and marked an increase of 48 per cent over 2015. Sponsorship support was also at an all time high, thus Project X Theatre would like to thank the Kamloops community for their support and patronage. As well, the company is grateful to the volunteers, staff members, artists, technicians and board members for their hard work and dedication in helping to pull off such a successful season. The company would also like to congratulate raffle winner Isabel de Koch on her two tickets to anywhere WestJet flies! As Project X Theatre moves forward into the future, it hopes to build on past successes to bring new excitement to the Kamloops theatre landscape.
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Boasting about race records Some race horses are staying in a stable. One of them starts to boast about his track record. “In the last 15 races, I’ve won eight of them!” Another horse breaks in, “Well in the last 27 races, I’ve won 19!” “Oh that’s good, but in the last 36 races, I’ve won 28!”, says another, flicking his tail. At this point, they notice that a greyhound dog has been sitting there listening. “I don’t mean to boast,” says the greyhound, “but in my last 90 races, I’ve won 88 of them!” The horses are clearly amazed. “Wow!” says one, after a hushed silence. “A talking dog.”
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Jann LM Bailey Legacy Fund launched No doubt, Jann Bailey had a significant impact on the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG). Since Jann’s passing in October 2015, a plan has been in place to help honour her efforts and let her name live on in this community and in this country. The Jann LM Bailey Legacy Fund has been created to remember her and her contribution to the arts in Kamloops and in Canada. Jann was a passionate advocate for arts education, beginning her career as an Arts Instructor at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario. Jann strongly believed that encouraging appreciation for the arts at a young age fosters cultural values that last a lifetime. This
fundraiser is a tribute to her everyone who is passionate extensive contribution to the about preserving her memory arts sector locally and nation- to donate. Donations to this ally. All funds generated will fund will be accepted until the go towards youth art programs. end of this October, marking In memory of KAG’s execu- the first anniversary of Jann’s tive director Jann LM Bailey, passing. KAG hope to raise funds to All donations in memory of acknowledge the first anniver- Jann will go toward establishing sary of her passing and in rec- this fund and are to be held in ognition of her 28 years with trust with the BC Interior Comthe Gallery. They hope those munity Foundation, another that knew her will consider community organization, which making a donation in Jann’s mattered greatly to Jann. All memory to help KAG exceed donations over $20 will receive their $28,000 goal - $1,000 a a tax-deductible charitable year for each year she worked receipt. at the Kamloops Art GalDonations can be made online lery. The fund has already at www.kag.bc.ca/supportus/ surpassed the halfway mark donations or by calling the Galand KAG are now inviting lery at 250-377-2400, local 0.
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There's just no use, Dad Little Johnny and his family lived in the country, and as a result seldom had guests. He was eager to help his mother after his father appeared with two dinner guests from the office. When the dinner was nearly over, Johnny went to the kitchen and proudly carried in the first piece of apple pie, giving it to his father who passed it to a guest. Johnny came in with a second piece of pie and gave it to his father, who again gave it to a guest. This was too much for Johnny, who said, "It's no use, Dad. The pieces are all the same size."
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On my birthday I got a really funny card. It joked about how our bodies might be getting older, but our minds remain “tarp as shacks.” I wanted to thank the person who sent it, but I can’t. They forgot to sign the card.
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Do you hear in colour? About one in every 3,000 people has a kind of synesthesia (or combination of senses) called chromesthesia, allowing them to see colour when they hear music. Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky is said to have used chromesthesia to create his paintings. On select Fridays, the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG) joins Barnacle Records to offer a night of your senses and try are August 26, Sephands-on art and your hand at DJing, tember 9, 30, Octomusic making. KAG printmaking and ber 14, December 2 art instructors will drawing. No experi- from 6:00 to 9:00 pm bring P.A.T., the Por- ence is necessary and at Barnacle Records, table Art Trailer, and all materials are pro- 290 3rd Avenue. All Barnacle Records vided. DJs are asked ages are welcome will provide turn- to bring their own for this free event and no registration is tables and mixers for music. C h r o m e s t h e s i a / required. amateur and pro DJs to experiment. Meld Melophoria dates
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Kamloops is a direct beneficiary of the hot tourism wave being felt is also great for getting outdoors during breaks and lunch time. across the province. 2016 started strong as the city played host to two Disclaimer: Not suitable for all workplaces. prominent sporting events in February and April – Hockey Day in Canada and the IIHF Women’s World Cup Hockey Championship. Kamloops ed by the Kamloops Visitor Centre to the end of June are up 41 per cent understands the significant correlation between exceptional event hosting over 2015. While these numbers are inclusive of off-site visitor engageexperiences and the ability to drive room nights, hotel tax revenues and ment by the Visitor Centre team, this increase reflects a proactive shift to mobilize visitor services throughout the city and in partnership with overall visitation. “Municipal Regional District Tax (MRDT) figures for April 2016 have other organizations such as the Kamloops Central Business Improvement reported a 52 per cent increase over the same month in 2015 - the largest Association’s CAP Team. Increased visitation from BC (up 18 per cent), MRDT receipt for April in Tourism Kamloops’ history. Year to date tax AB (up 21 per cent) and other Canadian provinces (up 32 per cent) have For more information call Jack or Jodi • 250.374.ECHO (3246) • #1 - 219 Victoria Street revenues to the end of April have also accounted for a 33 per cent increase dominated the guest arrivals list. Visitors from Europe are also reporting over the same period in 2015”, reports Beverley DeSantis, CEO. “This growth (up 25 per cent). In addition, Kamloops’ tourism industry is in alignment with the sucis fantastic news for our accommodation partners and for the Kamloops tourism industry at large. Demonstrated revenue and visitation increases cess reported throughout the province. In a recent release by the province, result from Tourism Kamloops’ shift in marketing to inspire visitation in room revenue for BC showed an increase of 22.2 per cent for the month of April 2016 with a total year to date increase of 21.3 per cent based on off-peak tourism periods.” The Kamloops Visitor Centre has also been buzzing. Total visitors assist- participating MRDT communities.
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Moonlight movie, lip sync battle and more! ■■ Live at Lunch - Live music from 11:30am to 2pm. Aug. 18- Gary Mockford, Lansdowne Village; Aug. 19- Jack Legebokow, 200 block Victoria St.; Aug. 20- Chillnillies, 300 block Victoria St.; Aug. 21- Malik, Lansdowne Village; Aug. 24Strio-V, 400 block Victoria St.. FMI: downtownkamloops.com ■■ Music in the Park - 7 to 8:30pm nightly. Schedule subject to change. Aug. 18- Martin Harley, English Slide Blues; Aug. 19- Buckman Coe, Reggae; Aug. 20- Greg Drummond, Rootsy Pop Rock; Aug. 21- Tiller’s Folly, Canadiana; Aug. 22- Front Porch Roots Revue, Roots; Aug. 23- Blue Mules, Blues; Aug. 24The Folk Road Show, Folk Pop. ■■ From the Artists’ Studios: A shared exhibition by Garry Davies and Maureen Light runs Aug. 10 to Sept. 3 at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery and Hallway Gallery, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour St. W. Closing Reception Sept. 1 from 5 to 7pm. ■■ Kamloops Women’s Recreational Hockey League registration open until Aug. 21. Beginner and experienced players welcome. League runs from Oct. to March. FMI and registration forms contact www.kamloopswomenshockey.ca or debbiedavid3@hotmail.com. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Aug. 20 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Sierra. Tickets available by calling Francoise at 778-220-8010, Norma at 250-299-7221 or Zonia at 250-372-0091. FMI call
Catch Staggers and Jaggs on August 20 at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria Street. This East Vancouver ensemble is a curious concoction of characters, taking influence from prohibition era parties, blues, jazz and punk rock. Stories of love, loss and madness are told through playful melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Admission at the door.
250-571-5111. www.tvasc.ca ■■ SNFU on Aug. 22 at 8pm at Cactus Jack’s Nightclub, 130 5th Ave. Legendary Canadian punk band is shaking up Kamloops! Tickets available at kamtix.ca. ■■ The Lazys with Aviator Shades and The Vidos on Aug. 26 at 8pm at Cactus Jack’s Nightclub, 130 5th Ave. Tickets available at www.kamtix.ca. ■■ Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night on Aug. 26 beginning at 7pm in Riverside Park. Admission by donation with proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisiters Kamloops. Games and fun for the
whole family at 7pm with Zootopia stating at dusk. ■■ Lip Sync Battle 3.0 on Sept. 15 at 8pm at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Up to ten acts competing for first place. FMI or to signup contact kathy@thebluegrotto or teri@thebluegrotto. ■■ Free Taoist Tai Chi Classes every Saturday in July and Aug. during Artisan’s Square from 8:30am to 12:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Presented by the Fung Loy Kok Institue of Toaism. ■■ Probus Club Information Meeting on Sept. 29. A
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Probus club is a social club of semi-retired and retired business and professional people. No fundraising, no attendance requirements. Probus is non-political and non-sectarian. Probus meets once a month for fellowship, coffee, a short business session and an interesting guest speaker. FMI or to be put on the contact list, contact reg.lucas@ gmail.com. ■■ Prohibition Theme Cask Night on Oct. 1 at 7pm at The Rex, 417 Seymour St. Costumes encouraged! Part of the Brewloops Beer Festival. Tickets available at www.kamloopslive.com. ■■ Free Living with Stroke program with The Heart and Stroke Foundation starts Oct. 5 for eight sessions at the Kamloops Yacht Club. To register call 1-888-4754636 or heartandstroke.bc.ca/livingwithstroke. ■■ Artisan’s Square every Saturday in July and Aug. from 8:30am to 12:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. The annual summer event will showcase handcrafted items for sale, artisans doing their crafts on site and entertainers showcasing their talents. ■■ Spirit Warriors Dragonboat team meet every Tues. and Thurs. at 5:15pm at Pioneer Park. This is a team of post-breast cancer diagnosis women. New members welcome, coaching and support available. FMI visit: spiritwarriors.ca. ■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. Supplies provided. FMI call 250-377-2400.
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