music in the park

Midsummer Music Jam in Kamloops next week

KAMLOOPS - The biggest night of the Music in the Park summer concert series will take place next week. Hosted by Mark Madryga, Midsummer Music Jam on July 23 will feature headliner Catch 22 as part of a best of the 80s night with prizes, free ice cream and lots of entertainment. The jam will...

Dancing and playing highly encouraged in local parks this summer

KELOWNA - With summer full on, expect a lot more activity in urban parks around the Central Okanagan. The City of Kelowna wants locals to bust a move with the Dancing in the Park program, now in its fifth year and held each Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Stuart Park. All ages and...

Music in the Park kicks off on Canada Day

KAMLOOPS - Music in the Park, now in its 22nd year, will continue to provide live entertainment nightly at Riverside Park and weekly at McDonald Park starting on Canada Day. The season runs from July 1 to Aug. 31, and will feature 62 free evening performances that showcase a variety of talented artists. Riverside Park...

Local musician and Festivals Kelowna coordinator to run for council

KELOWNA – A well-known local musician and programmer of marquee events like Parks Alive, Arts Alive and the Canada Day Festival will run for city council this November. Ryan Donn, 37, will make the official announcement Friday, but has confirmed he plans to file his nomination papers before the October 10 deadline. Best known for...