Category: Entertainment
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Audrey Kiss from Telus Storyhive with Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner Terri Hadwin at a recent Film Industry Networking Event. Vesta Giles photoFilm industry networking events gaining steam
The film industry is becoming a regular staple here in Kamloops. It is increasingly common to see big film trucks and their tents set up downtown, such as from the Christmas movie filmed in February, and others rumored to quickly follow. There are Kamloops Film Festivals, indie productions, Mastermind Studios, and 24-hour filmmaking contests, which…
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March events round-up
NIGHTLIFE March 22 @ 7 PM to 12 AM at Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse: AC/DC Rock or Bust Tribute. Introducing the premiere AC/DC tribute experience! Come out and enjoy the classics. Tickets are $33.28 on Eventbrite. MUSIC March 21 @ 7:30 to 10:30 PM at The Effie Arts Collective: Uncle Strut with Wander North. Uncle…
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Art Exposed is an annual showcase of the work of local artists. It runs from Mar. 7–15.Art Exposed promises creativity without boundaries
The highly anticipated Art Exposed exhibition in Kamloops is set to open its doors this year with an exciting emphasis on inclusivity and creativity. As an open-call event, Art Exposed invites artists of all ages, experiences, and mediums to showcase their work, ensuring that everyone with a passion for art has a platform. This year’s…
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February events round-up
NIGHTLIFE February 13 @ 6:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewery, co-hosted by Haus of Misfit: Ru Paul Drag Race Trivia Night. Buckle up and start your engines, RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia is BACK on February 13th, hosted by new local drag artist, Stevie Nips! To top things off, the night will also include a couple…
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A celebration of black storytelling returns for its second edition
Following the resounding success of its inaugural year, the Kamloops Black Film Festival (KBFF) is set to return in February 2025. This exciting event will continue to amplify Black voices, celebrate Black cultures, and shine a spotlight on the power of storytelling. With a growing momentum, the KBFF is quickly becoming a cornerstone of Kamloops’…
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Coco Lacreme demonstrates fan dancing. Bob Clark photoDance: More than just an art form
It is the time of year when people are making their resolutions and bringing a focus to being healthy. Gym passes, exercise equipment, and telling yourself that this time you’re really going to love doing squats at 5 a.m. (bonus points if you actually do like 5 a.m. squats). But what if you don’t want…
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January events round-up
NIGHTLIFE January 18 @ 7:00 pm at Effie Theatre: Midwinter Magic, a local drag showcase at The Effie Arts Collective. Join Haus of Misfits on Saturday, January 18th for an evening of drag entertainment of local emerging drag artists, starring Autumn Horizon, Miss Mousse, and Stevie Nips, and featuring our spotlight performers Cosmo Politan and…
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Ninety-two years of artistic excellence
Celebrating the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts For over nine decades, the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts (KFPA) has played a pivotal role in nurturing the talents of young performers from Kamloops and beyond.As one of the longest-running arts festivals in Western Canada, the KFPA has evolved from a small musical gathering to…
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The old Federal Building at 207 Victoria St. has been home to a number of things over the last 120 years. It’s recently reopened its doors as the Old Federal Studios. Vaughn Warren photo.New life at the Old Federal Building
Nestled into the heart of old downtown Kamloops, at 207 Victoria Street W., stands one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Kamloops. The old Federal Building is over 120 years old. In it’s day it has housed the post office, the jail, the armory, Indian Affairs, and even the morgue. These days it is…
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December events round-up
NIGHTLIFE December 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:15 pm @ Tumbleweeds Pub: Thursday Night Trivia. Thursdays in Dallas and Kamloops have just become a whole lot more entertaining! Tumbleweeds Pub and Tremendous Trivia are pleased to host an evening of fun, challenging, and enormously entertaining pub trivia, every Thursday night shortly after 7:20. December 7, 8…