News Items tag as: Kelowna Community Theatre

Supporters of new Kelowna theatre thrilled with creation of task force
August 15, 2023 - 9:03 AM

Only one out of nine or 10 seats on a new task force on performing arts in Kelowna will go to a member of that community.
Major sponsors needed to get new Kelowna performing arts centre built
June 28, 2022 - 9:00 PM

While there has been talk for quite some time about building a major new performing arts centre for Kelowna, city council has been advised to put it off until at least 2032.
Legendary children's performer Fred Penner coming to Kelowna
March 16, 2022 - 9:47 AM

Legendary singer and children’s performer Fred Penner is coming to Kelowna Community Theatre on April 10.
Dream of new Kelowna performing arts centre shaken but not dashed
November 29, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The dream to have a new performing arts centre open in Kelowna by 2026 has not been dashed after a report to City Hall suggested it’s not likely to happen before 2028 and may even be beyond 2030.
New Kelowna performing arts centre pushed years into the future
November 24, 2021 - 9:00 AM

A replacement for the Kelowna Community Theatre, which was tentatively scheduled to be built in 2025, may not happen until 2030 or later.
New Kelowna performing arts group would love to follow Kamloops’s example
February 17, 2021 - 6:00 PM

After a year of planning, the Citizens for a New Performing Arts Centre in Kelowna has launched its website and is looking to sign up thousands of supporters in the coming months.
Kelowna Legacy Group isn't giving up on its vision for a performing arts centre
July 02, 2020 - 2:00 PM

A group of concerned Kelowna citizens call the city’s recent decision to lease out the former RCMP land as “irresponsible” and a “virtual give-away.”
New group pushing Kelowna to build new performing arts centre within next five years
June 25, 2020 - 3:00 PM

A newly formed group of business and cultural supporters wants to work with Kelowna City Hall to build a new performing arts centre to replace Kelowna Community Theatre.
New arts group lobbying council to put brakes on redevelopment of former Kelowna RCMP site
November 21, 2019 - 11:35 AM

A core group of arts lovers is pushing for Kelowna city council to reconsider its plans for a high-rise tower on the former RCMP site on Doyle Avenue.
No options offered for Kelowna performing arts centre that won’t negatively impact theatre current users
October 28, 2019 - 4:40 PM

Building a new Kelowna Community Theatre in a nearby parking lot is simply not an option, city council was told today.
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News Items tag as: Kelowna Community Theatre

Supporters of new Kelowna theatre thrilled with creation of task force

Major sponsors needed to get new Kelowna performing arts centre built

Legendary children's performer Fred Penner coming to Kelowna

Dream of new Kelowna performing arts centre shaken but not dashed

New Kelowna performing arts centre pushed years into the future

New Kelowna performing arts group would love to follow Kamloops’s example

Kelowna Legacy Group isn't giving up on its vision for a performing arts centre

New group pushing Kelowna to build new performing arts centre within next five years

New arts group lobbying council to put brakes on redevelopment of former Kelowna RCMP site

No options offered for Kelowna performing arts centre that won’t negatively impact theatre current users

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