News Items tag as: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

PIGS tribute band bringing Pink Floyd experience to Vernon
April 04, 2022 - 9:00 PM

With a show said to be as lavish as the original band's 1970s performances, Canada's Pink Floyd tribute band PIGS is soon to take to the stage in Vernon.
Carole King tribute heading to Vernon
December 04, 2019 - 4:10 PM

Whether you're old enough to remember when it topped the charts in 1971 or just a fan of what is one of the best selling albums of all time, a chance to hear Carole King's iconic album Tapestry is coming to Vernon.
iN VIDEO: Canadian music legend Murray McLauchan coming to Okanagan, Kamloops
June 10, 2019 - 4:30 PM

Canadian singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan will be in the Okanagan and Kamloops for four shows starting in Kelowna this weekend.
Brent Butt heading to Vernon for stand-up performance
February 12, 2019 - 11:08 AM

VERNON - Saskatchewan born funny man Brent Butt will be taking to the stage at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre for a night of his award-winning stand-up comedy.
Woodpeckers causing thousands of dollars in damage at North Okanagan theatre
February 28, 2018 - 11:46 AM

VERNON - Damage at a North Okanagan theatre is leaving the building riddled with holes, and the culprits aren’t your typical vandals.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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PIGS tribute band bringing Pink Floyd experience to Vernon