News Items tag as: South Okanagan Performing Arts Centre Society

South Okanagan Performing Arts Society taking on a more regional mandate
December 05, 2019 - 3:45 PM

A local society has found there is a lot of interest in the performing arts in the South Okanagan and Similkameen after a visioning exercise that broke down silos between groups.
South Okanagan Regional District reluctant to fund $5,000 performing arts visioning exercise
July 18, 2019 - 4:34 PM

PENTICTON - It took some time, but South Okanagan performing arts enthusiasts were finally able to pry a few thousand dollars from regional directors this afternoon.
Is a new performing arts centre for Penticton to be, or not to be?
March 26, 2019 - 6:30 AM

PENTICTON - A new performing arts theatre in Penticton’s downtown core has been on the city’s agenda since the 2007 purchase of some downtown property earmarked especially for that purpose, but 12 years later,

Penticton council keeping performing arts society 'feet on the fire' about plans
March 06, 2019 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - After years of inaction, city council is pressuring a local arts group to move forward with plans for city-owned property or give up their claims on it.
Penticton theatre group seeks encouragement from the city
October 19, 2016 - 10:30 AM

PENTICTON - Members of the South Okanagan Performing Arts Centre Society has approached Penticton city council in the hopes of getting some encouragement to continue their theatre project, but will have to wait another three months for council’s blessing, if it comes.
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South Okanagan Performing Arts Society taking on a more regional mandate