Wine Country Holiday Calendar
Catch the holiday spirit in the Okanagan this month with musicals, trains, hockey games, live music performances, multi-course dinners, New Year’s Eve bashes, winter markets and yes, even a celebrated Neil Diamond impersonator…
In Summerland & Penticton…
The Summerland Christmas Express (December 19, 20 and 21) journeys through snow covered hills above Prairie Valley on the historical CPR locomotive #3716. Sing-a-long, Santa and treats for the kiddies. Nothing says New Year’s Eve fun like ice hockey and country music – be one of the first to party at the brand, spanking new South Okanagan Events Centre starting with the much-loved Junior ‘A’ hockey team Penticton Vees as they match up against the Trail Smoke Eaters followed by a live performance by country crooner Johnny Reid. If your New Year’s resolution was less Access Hollywood and more culture vulture head down to the circa 1956 PenMar movie theatre for Saturday morning broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera. The cameras get so close you can see the spit fly! Next up Thaïs (Massenet), La Rondine (Puccini) and Orfeo ed Eruadice (Gluck), to name a few. Click here for complete schedules and story lines.
And in Kelowna
Festive favourite Holly Cole is bringing her “A Night Before Christmas Tour” to the Kelowna Community Theatre on December 21st for her twist on holiday standards. This New Year’s Eve toast the town amidst sleek surroundings and indulge in festive fare, bubbles and a sweet table. Kelowna’s newest hot spot, casually upscale Cabana Grille, is hosting Winter Shag – A Big Sexy 70’s Party to welcome 2009. Executive Chef Ned Bell and “Funk Master” DJ Phil join forces to present an evening of cocktails, canapés and celebration. Minstral Café & Bar will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a three-course gourmet dinner and midnight bubbles set to the tune of rhythm and blues performers, Byron And The Soul Survivors. The Kelowna Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market is the biggest farmers market in the interior of BC with over 160 stands at the height of the summer. While smaller in the winter months, steadfast merchants still display their wares indoors at the Parkinson’s Recreation Centre.
Burn The Floor~ January 14, 2009
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