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Animation diploma in the works at Okanagan College

KELOWNA - Responding to the demands of industry, Okanagan College could soon be offering a diploma in 2D animation. Artistic skills are in high demand in the Okanagan and around the world, and the two-year diploma will prepare would-be animators for careers as character designers, storyboard artists, background painters and animators, according to a proposal...

Kamloops band in finals for Peak Performance Project

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops band might just be on the brink of stardom and a serious cash prize. The top three artists from B.C.’s PEAK Performance Project were announced yesterday, Oct. 29, and include Van Damsel; a Kamloops indie-pop band. The winner will be announced at the finale concert on Nov. 19 at the Commodore...

A famous Vernon mural was vandalized, then this happened

"IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE ACT OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO DISCOVER HER CLEANING THE MURAL" VERNON - Without being asked or paid, a young artist took it upon herself to undo the damage a vandal did to one of Vernon’s heritage murals. Marie-Anna Michaud, 19, saw a post by muralist Michelle Loughery on Facebook Monday morning....

Shane Koyczan has done it again, this time for the environment

PENTICTON - Spoken word poet Shane Koyczan leads us through another universe with his latest piece of work. The Okanagan native and The Short Story Long has released his latest speaking word poem, titled, “Shoulders,” that features a short video and Koyczan’s narration. His smooth, deep, fluid voice takes the listener on a journey and...

Vernon woman in the running for high-stakes music contest

VERNON - She got her start playing open mic nights at the El Portillo Coffee House in Vernon. The Vernon Performing Arts Centre welcomed her to its stage, and her voice carried through Polson Park on Canada Days passed. Now, Vernon’s Jodi Pederson, 26, is one of 12 artists picked out of 250 applicants across...