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oin the Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) this summer for a special series of Mother Nature inspired creative exchanges. Lead by artist Kelly Perry, enjoy exploring earth pigments collected from Kamloops and surrounding area. Landscapes: Twigs and Needles 3-D Art workshop is being held on Saturday, August 8 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm for ages seven through 12. Registration #239784 KMA presents a Chinese cemetery guided walking tour that explores one of the last remaining Chinese heritage sites in Kamloops. Museum staff will guide you through the cemetery where you will learn all about its history, some of the people buried there and hear some local stories. The tour is on Saturday, August 15 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am and is open to all ages with a maximum 20 people. Registration # 244083 Two of the most popular summer guided walking tours run from the Red Bridge to the Blue Bridge and feature everything inbetween! Discover interesting historical tidbits, learn about our past, and hear our local history and stories. On Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm you can see what everyone is talking about. Registration #239834. ✚
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Friday, August 7 11:00am - 12:00pm Andrea Smith and Jim Cochran 12:00pm - 1:00pm Dodie Goldney 1:00pm - 2:00pm James Wolf 2:00pm - 3:00pm Margit Sky Project 3:00pm - 4:00pm Malik 4:00pm - 5:30pm Matt Stanley and The Decoys 5:30pm - 7:00pm Simpson Brothers 7:30pm - 9:00pm All Fired Up-Pat Benatar Tribute with Barracuda-The Essential Tribute To Heart Saturday, August 8 11:00 am - 12:00pm Ben Klick 12:00pm - 1:00pm The Storm 1:00pm - 2:00pm Dave Coalmine Band 2:00pm - 3:00pm Andrea Smith & Jim Cochran 3:00pm - 4:00pm Judging Panel On Main Stage 4:00pm - 5:30pm Chapter 9 5:30pm - 7:00pm King Pins 7:30pm -9pm Totally Tom Petty Tribute Band
Sunday, August 9 11:00 am - 12:00pm Norman Foote 12pm - 1pm Dave Coalmine Band 1:00pm - 2:00pm Thin Ice 2:00pm - 3:00pm Judging Results Presented 3:00pm- 4:00pm James Wolf 4:00pm - 5:30pm Dodie Goldney's Instamatics 5:30pm - 7:00pm Paisley Groove 7:30pm - 9:00pm Mo Marley-Bob Marley Tribute Band
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Aug 1 Michael Wood Band, Pop Rock Aug 2 Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band, Blues Aug 3 Johnny Don’t, Folk Rock Aug 4 Allen Christie, Canadiana Outlaw Aug 5 Tasman Jude, Jamaican Reggae Aug 6 Compassion Gorilla, Gypsy Roots Aug 7 Ribfest Presents: Barracuda: Heart Tribute, Rock All Fired Up: Pat Benatar Tribute, Rock Aug 8 Ribfest Presents: Totally Tom Petty, Rock Aug 9 Ribfest Presents: Mo Marley, Reggae Aug 10 The Rube Band, Embassadors of Fun Sister Speak - This rootsy Aug 11 Paul Filek, Contemporary alternative band is kno wn for a both uplifting an Aug 12 Mip Power Trio, Rock and Roots Party Music d moving live show. Aug 13 Jay Juatco Trio, High Energy Pop Rock Aug 14 Harpdog Brown, Award Winning Blues Aug 25 Paisley Groove, Classics Aug 15 Brisas del Palmar, Wonderfully Talented South Aug 26 Devon Coyote and The Midnight Howl, Folk Rock American Ensemble Aug 27 Margit Sky Project with Special Guests, Aug 16 Darlene Ketchum Quartet, R&B, Jazz & Soul Contemporary Aug 17 Sister Speak, Soulful Rootsy Rock and World Pop Aug 28 Aviator Shades, Rock with an Irish Twist Aug 18 Buck Wild, Country Aug 29 Brass Action, Brass Punk Aug 19 West My Friend, Indie Folk/Roots Aug 30 Fourplay, Classic Rock Aug 20 Dodie Goldney’s Instamatics, Classic Rock Aug 31 Earthbound, Funky World Music Aug 21 Shattered Blue, Classic Rock Aug 22 The Blue Mules, Blues Aug 23 Doc and The Disorderlies, Canadiana Aug 24 Scott Cook, Hi Tech Hobo
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Privato Vineyard & Winery: Tasting Room Open until October 31. Daily: 10am to 5pm. 5505 Westsyde Road. 250-319-0919. Harper's Trail Winery: Tasting Room Open daily: 11am to 5pm. 2720 Shuswap Rd E. 250-573-5855. Kamloops Farmers Market at 400 Block of Victoria St. Every Wednesday from 8am to 2pm until October 29. Kamloops Farmers Market at Stuart Wood School on St Paul Street Every Saturday from 8am to 12pm until October 31. Sun Peaks & Region Farmers' Market At Sun Peaks Resort. Every Sunday from 9:30am - 1:30pm until September 6. Artificial Populace at Arnica Artist Run Centre until August 29. Summer residency with Casey Koyczan. This gallery is maintained by volunteers and local artists. It is FREE to visit. Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour St West What's Under the Dome? Icon Tours on Saturdays in August from 1:30 to 3:30pm, or other days/times by request, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th Street. For more information call 778-220-5584. Live entertainment at Chances Barside Lounge, 1250 Halston Avenue every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Free! 3rd Annual Yoga in the Park. Join Kamloops Hot Yoga for some fun outdoor yoga at McDonald Park on the North Shore. The free classes are family-friendly and accessible for every level of yogi. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8pm. Adult Summer Reading Club BINGO. Open to adults age 18 and over who are members of the TNRD Library System. After registering you are invited to begin filling out your bingo card using books you read before August 31. Five grand prize winners will each take home a $50 Chapters gift card! Visit www.tnrdlib.ca for more information. Family Board Game Nights at All Aboard Games. Wednesdays after 5pm. Free. 238 Lansdowne St. BIG Little Science Centre. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Saturday shows 11am and 1:30pm. 655 Holt Street. 250-554-2572
36th Kamloopa Powwow is one of the largest celebrations of First Nations' culture and heritage in Western Canada! The Pow Wow is a spectacular expression of the Secwepemc people's heritage and is a vibrant display of storytelling, song and dance in traditional regalia. The Kamloopa Powwow represents many years of stories and events from previous years packed into three exciting days at the Secwepemc Pow Wow Grounds located two minutes from the city centre, alongside the South Thompson River in Kamloops. Please note this a non-drug and alcohol free event.
Canada's Alpine Blossom Festival at Sun Peaks Resort. This time during the summer is when the alpine wildflowers are at the height of blooming. It's an amazing experience for all the senses. The village will be host to entertainers and activities, including live music, face painting, a kid’s zone, outdoor evening movie and more! For more information phone 1-800-807-3257.
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BC Bears Day and Teddy Bear Picnic at the BC Wildlife Park. Bring the whole family out to celebrate BC Bears Day and Teddy Bear Picnic along with the Ta Daa Lady and Nylon Zoo! For more information visit: www. bczoo.org.
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Arbour Aboriginal Artists Collective Youth Workshops with Chris Bose at Kamloops Art Gallery provides opportunities for youth and adults to create art, learn new creative methods and exhibit or perform in the Kamloops area. Arbour Collective seeks to inspire and empower through creativity. All materials provided and no experience necessary. Ages 12 and up, for this free workshop. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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Hot Nite in the City Show'n Shine. Each summer in August, 13 city blocks in Kamloops' downtown core are closed off to regular traffic to make room for Street Rods, Customs, American Muscle, Sportcompact, British, European, Collector, Vintage, Bikes, Race Competition vehicles and Highway Tractors. It’s ideal for people of all ages. Admission to the event is FREE!
4th Annual Ribfest at Riverside Park. This summer, Ribfest will take over Riverside Park from Friday, August 7 to 9 (11:00 am to 9:00 pm all three days) for a full weekend of fantastic, free, family fun. Including a rib cook-off between five champion barbeque teams; music and entertainment throughout the entire event; entertainment and activities for children and youth, as well as a Refreshment Centre and a whole whack of great vendors. For more information visit kamloopsribfest.com.
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Microscopic Explorations at the BIG Little Science Centre, 655 Holt Street from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Use hand lenses and microscopes to discover the micro world around us. Discover how amazing items from nature and our world look when magnified many times. We will provide crystals, sand and more to explore. Everyone is encouraged to bring other items to explore as well. FMI visit: blsc.org.
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Skimboarding Camp at Overlander Beach. Try a new sport! This camp is non-profit, community minded, with the goal to promote a healthy balanced lifestyle. “Leave the screens and get outside to be active seems, well fun.” For more information phone 250-374-7543.
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Forces and Motion Show August 11 to 15 at BIG Little Science Centre, 655 Holt Street from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. A force is a push or a pull! But what makes those forces and how? Join us to discover many of the key forces that influence our lives. Be prepared for some explosive movement and fun! For more information phone 250-554-2572.
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Kamloops Art Gallery: Drink & Draw at Red Collar Brewing. Join the Kamloops Art Gallery at Red Collar Brewing from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to contribute to large-scale collaborative drawings, play surrealist drawing games and enjoy some of Kamloops's best local beer. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Minors are welcome with an accompanying parent or guardian. All ages, FREE. For more information phone 250-377-2400.
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Explosive Geology Lab August 18 to 22 at BIG Little Science Centre, 655 Holt Street from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The land and water of the world sit on different 'plates' that slowly move over the earth's core. Explore how this system works, do a Plat Puzzle to recreate the current set up of the continents, and make your own volcanic eruptions! For more information phone 250-554-2572.
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Econoline Crush with Aviator Shades at Cactus Jacks. Tickets on sale at Doctor Love and Hemp City Kamloops, Life.Ink.Tattoo, Cactus Jack’s and www.KamTix.ca. For more information phone 250-374-7289.
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Astronomy Show and Craft at BIG Little Science Centre, 655 Holt Street from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Explore the solar system, then look to the stars and make a Constellation in a Cup! For more information phone 250-554-2572.
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Monthly Burlesque Showcase at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria Street. The theme for August is Pin-Up. VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment and online at www.KamTix.ca.
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6th Annual Retro Concert Weekend at Sun Peaks Resort. Get on your dancing shoes and enjoy three days of serious rock and roll at Sun Peaks! With the lush forest as the backdrop and outdoor patios just steps away from the concert venue, it doesn't get much better than this. For more information phone 1-800-807-3257. Overlanders Day at McDonald Park. Enjoy family fun in the Kamloops sun! An event for all ages from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, enjoy the Chartwell’s Seniors VIP area, Kids Zone, Taste of the North Shore and much more! Visit www.nsbia.com for more information.
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Live at Lunch Entertainment on the streets of Downtown from 11:30am to 2pm Wednesday through Sunday through the month of August. Visit downtownkamloops. com for a schedule of performers.
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Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night presents Big Hero 6. Watch a great family movie on a three-story high inflatable screen in Riverside Park under the stars! Arrive early from 7:00 pm onwards for some oldfashioned fun and games and to claim your sitting space. The movie and snacks are by donation to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kamloops and Region.Movie begins at dusk.
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12th Annual Salsa Challenge at Gardengate, 915 Southill Street. A fun-filled afternoon where teams from community organizations compete to win over your taste buds in a salsa challenge you'll never forget! This free event is from 12:30pm to 3:00pm and is a great time for all ages with food, prizes, live music, garden tours and more!
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Basket Weaving Workshop at Kamloops Art Gallery at 1:00pm. Create an inner cedar bark basket that can last generations under the instruction of Melvin Williams, a basket weaver of Lil'wat descent from Mount Currie BC. No experience required and all materials provided. Only ten spaces available, so please call to register early. Ages 12+, FREE. For more information call 250-377-2400.
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Summer Concert Series Weekend: Colin James at Sun Peaks Resort. Colin James returns to Sun Peaks after an electric performance in 2013. Classic hits include “Five Long Years” and “Voodoo Thing”. James is hot off the release of his new album, Hearts On Fire and is looking forward to performing at Sun Peaks once again. Join Sun Peaks Resort as this six-time Juno award winner hits the outdoor concert venue for a free performance on Saturday, August 29. For more information call 1-800-807-3257. The Summer Finale at The BC Wildlife Park. Bring out the whole family to celebrate the end of the summer at the BC Wildlife Park! For more information phone 250-573-3242 or visit www. bczoo.org.
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rom August 7 to 9, Ribfest will take over Riverside Park, 11:00am to 9:00pm all three days, in Kamloops' for a full weekend of fantastic, free, family fun. In conjunction with Hot Nite in the City, the 4th annual Ribfest offers a rib cook-off between six champion barbeque teams; music and entertainment throughout the entire event; entertainment and activities for children and youth, as well as a Refreshment Center and a whole whack of great vendors. Organized by Daybreak Rotary Club, this event expects to attract up to 40,000 people over three
days raising funds for seniors and children’s charities in the Kamloops area. Make sure to check out the Rib Cook-off competition! ✚ 2015 Ribbers: • Gator BBQ originally out of Florida, but now in Ontario. • Smoke and Bones BBQ from British Columbia. • Prairie Smoke and Spice from Saskatchewan. • Boss Hog's from London, ON. • House of Q from Vancouver, BC. • Misty Mountain BBQ from Hinton, AB.
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n 2014 the Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival was held for its inaugural year with 15 teams participating from communities all over British Columbia. Teams from Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Kelowna and Kamloops comprised of participants of varying ages, athletic abilities and paddle experience. Dragon boating is a healthy team sport competition that promotes exercise, strength and confidence creating a sense of team spirit. On Saturday, August 8 at Riverside Park, starting at 8:00 am the dragon boats are ready to race again, with up to 24
teams expected to participate in this year’s exciting event. The Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival is held in conjunction with Ribfest at Riverside Park on August 8. Hot Nite in the City will also be taking place, ensuring that spectators will be well entertained as they cheer on the hosting clubs, The Kamloops Dragon Boat Club and the Spirit Warriors, which is a team comprised solely of breast cancer survivors. Savory ribs, hot cars and trucks, dragon boats and summer. Great times with great friends both old and new are the memories Kamloops is made for. Paddles Up! ✚
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condiments and even dog treats. The market welcomes home producers as well as farmers who want to become vendors. Community artisans, homebased businesses, and special music, events and activities can be found and the selection changes every time you attend. The Saturday market is open from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm from April 25 to October 31 and the Wednesday market goes from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm from May 6 to October 28 so there are many opportunities to check it
out when you are downtown. The Kamloops Farmers’ Market is a non-profit society, which supports and strives to strengthen the bonds of community by supporting the Kamloops Food Bank and providing bursaries to three students every year who are enrolled in horticulture or agriculture courses at TRU. Attend a market this summer and share the abundance of our beautiful surroundings and nurture a new and sustainable local way of shopping that brings us together where peace begins. ✚
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amloops is a consistant winner of Communities in Bloom and we have the gardens to prove it! Outdoor spaces are a perfect diversion to take a lunch break, meditate, walk with the family or just slip your shoes off and step back to nature for just a moment during your busy work day. Downtown spots of particular beauty to mention include St. Andrews on the Square located at 159 Seymour Street, Memorial Park at the corner of Battle Street and 2nd Avenue and the Uji and rose gardens of beautiful Riverside Park at 100 Lorne Street. Thompson Rivers University also has a garden tour showcasing the talents of horticulture and agriculture students that is beautiful as it is educational. The North Shore community has some unique and captivating themed gardens at McArthur Island Park such as the Butterfly Gardens and Xeriscape Gardens and McDonald Park has developed the New Community Showcase Garden. Anywhere you go in Kamloops, summertime is bloomin beautiful! ✚
Wildly delicious menu items including: Inspired Entrees & Appies Wild game Indian Tacos Wildberry Buffalo Ribs Corn Soup Delicious desserts
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Sun Peaks Concerts in August Some great live entertainment is lined up! It’s time for the 6th Annual Friday, August 14 Retro Concert weekend from 7:00pm Blues Brothers August 14 to 16, so get on your performed by Blues Brothers Too dancing shoes and enjoy three days Saturday, Live Wire of serious rock and August 15 - Motley roll at Sun Peaks! Crue 12:00pm CCR This weekend of Tribute performed by Willy and outdoor tribute band the Poorboys performances 2:30pm Fleetwood Mac has become a performed by favourite among Dreams local residents 5:00pm - Rod Stewart and guests. With performed by Rod Stewart the lush forest the Show as the backdrop 7:30pm Motley Crue and outdoor patios performed by Live Wire just steps away from Sunday, August 16 the concert venue, it doesn't get much better than this. 11:00am - Tom Petty For more information call 1-800- performed by Totally Tom Petty✚ 807-3257. Sun Peaks 4th Annual Summer Concert Series proudly presents Colin James returning once more after an electric performance in 2013. This six-time Juno award winner hits the outdoor concert venue for a free performance on Saturday, August 29. Classic hits include “Five Long Years” and “Voodoo Thing”. James is hot off the release of his new album, Hearts On Fire and is looking forward to performing at Sun Peaks once again. On Friday, August 28, classic Canadian rockers Barney Bentall and The Legendary Hearts will take the stage to perform a collection of their Juno Award winning and platinum album selling hits like “Crime against Love” and “Living in the ‘90’s.”
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et in McDonald Park, Overlanders Day invites you to get to know your neighbours at the third annual family fun event on August 15 from 10:00am to 4:00pm! With so many events to keep every member of the family entertained, you don’t want to miss out. The Tastes of the North Shore lets you explore the booths of the great restaurants on the North Shore by sampling their food and getting to know the amazing restauranteurs! The Kids Zone features a bouncy castle, face painting, horizontal bungee jump, play jousting and special
appearances by the Princess Parties and the real Ronald McDonald! At the Business Expo you can check out what the North Shore has to offer and get to know the local businesses! There is also a special reserved area for citizens 65 and over in the Seniors VIP Area to sit and relax and not to mention you can enjoy live singers, bands, special demonstrations and cultural groups entertaining from the main stage area all day long! And if you need to cool down, there is the Free Outdoor Pool and Splash Pad! Beat the Kamloops summer heat by having a dip in McDonald Park's outdoor pool or by having fun in the splash pad. See you there! ✚
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njoy a movie under the stars! The Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night returns to Riverside Park on Tuesday, August 25. Located between Interior Savings Centre and the water park, you can enjoy the great family movie Big Hero 6 on a three-story high inflatable movie screen. You are invited to come early from 7:00 pm onwards to reserve your spot on the grass and to take part in some old-fashioned fun and games! The movie and snacks are by donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops and region. The movie begins at dusk, usually between 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm. ✚
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AUG 28 AUG 29 FREE FREE GENERAL GENERAL ADMISSION ADMISSION
NO NO TICKET TICKET REQUIRED! REQUIRED! Front Stage Access tickets are available for $65 each ($25 each with two night stay booked through Central Reservations) Two night packages with tickets start at just $140 per person*
• You can get multiple stamps at stores! • Get 2 for 1 stamps on Summer Sundays! • Enter in store or via social media using #downtown kamloops.
Simply spend $25 at participating downtown merchants to collect stamps. Collect 5 and you will be entered into the grand prize draw and bonus draws.
More info at downtownkamloops.com SunPeaksResort.com/Concerts
1.800.807.3257
*All prices are before tax. Lodging package based on double occupancy and availability.
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