News Items tag as: Shane Koyczan

World-renowned slam poet Shane Koyczan taking stage in Kelowna, Penticton
November 21, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Okanagan treasure Shane Koyczan brings his spoken word poetry to the stage in Kelowna and Penticton next month.
Penticton spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan admitted to hospital
July 10, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Renowned Canadian spoken-word poet Shane Koyczan is in hospital facing medical challenges, but it is unclear exactly what those are.
Shane Koyczan adds stops in Oliver and Revelstoke on latest tour
February 15, 2023 - 10:30 AM

Penticton spoken word poet Shane Koyczan – whose shows usually sell out – has announced dates in Oliver and Revelstoke.
iN VIDEO: Penticton poet Shane Koyczan emerges from pandemic with message
January 05, 2022 - 8:30 AM

Penticton spoken word artist Shane Koyczan is shining a light on the importance of hope through the COVID-19 pandemic with his latest project A Tomorrow.
Penticton poet Shane Koyczan to host online performance about the pandemic
February 28, 2021 - 3:31 PM

A new performance by Penticton poet Shane Koyczan will be available online on Friday, March 12.
iN VIDEO: Fundraising video featuring Penticton's Shane Koyczan winner at Los Angeles Film Awards
December 02, 2020 - 2:39 PM

A video created for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation featuring Penticton spoken word poet and writer Shane Koyczan has been honoured by the Los Angeles Film Awards.
Acclaimed Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan coming to Okanagan
December 17, 2019 - 1:22 PM

Award-winning spoken word artist Shane Koyczan will perform at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country late next year.
Shane Koyczan narrates fundraising video for Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
December 13, 2019 - 11:05 AM

Penticton-based spoken word artist Shane Koyczan narrates a new video for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation that thanks the community for gifts it has received.
Shane Koyczan 'Home for the Holiday' with Penticton performance
October 18, 2019 - 12:00 PM

Canada's premier poet is coming home for a pre-Christmas performance.
Penticton's Shane Koyczan responds to deadly shooting through poetry
April 16, 2019 - 9:28 AM

PENTICTON — There was a heavy police presence throughout the city of Penticton yesterday as dozens of officers responded to a series of shootings that left four people dead.
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