News Items tag as: Vernon Performing Arts Centre

Canadian hip-hop artist Classified brings RETROSPECTED Tour to Okanagan
October 16, 2022 - 6:02 PM

Canadian hip-hop artist Luke Boyd, better known by his stage name Classified, is performing in Vernon later this month.
Members of prog-rock giants Jethro Tull heading to Vernon
January 09, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Over 50 years since they originally formed members of British prog-rock band Jethro Tull are set to take to the stage in Vernon.
Red dresses to fill Vernon stage to honour missing Indigenous women
January 17, 2019 - 1:55 PM

VERNON - Tanya Laing Gahr has directed the Vagina Monologues three times, but her fourth production of the world-famous play, which goes onstage in Vernon next month, will hold a special significance for her.
Theatres in Vernon and Kamloops to host intimate Barenaked Ladies concerts
March 10, 2017 - 9:41 AM

VERNON - The Barenaked Ladies are skipping the Okanagan’s big arenas to play in smaller venues in Kamloops and Vernon on their upcoming tour.
Country music star Gord Bamford to play Vernon
September 24, 2016 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - Alberta-raised country music artist Gord Bamford is slotted to play an "intimate and exclusive" show in Vernon.
Jann Arden tour includes stops in Kamloops and the Okanagan
November 23, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - An award-winning Canadian singer will be making stops in two local cities this coming spring.
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Canadian hip-hop artist Classified brings RETROSPECTED Tour to Okanagan