South Okanagan Attractions, Festivals & Events & Things to do

Gillian Russell & friends bring live “Jazz on the Boat” Sept. 8

Host — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:39:41 +0000

A rare opportunity to hear gifted jazz musicians in the incredible setting of Penticton’s SS Sicamous ballroom, Tuesday, September 8th at 8pm: Gillian Russel, her brother Brian, Stefan Bienz, Curtis Parry and Bill McAvoy will perform. Last year this concert was completely sold out. Tickets from the SS Sicamous box office, 250 492-0405, open 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. $20 regular admission/$17 students & seniors.

Five fabulous venues! and 10 great bands!

Host — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:01:37 +0000

Guest Artist, Lance Buller, Tacoma, WA, will be playing at Penticton's Pentastic Jazz Festival

Special solo artist Lance Buller is returning. When asked why he is returning for the fourth time to Penticton’s Jazz Festival he stated, “There is nothing like being onstage with a hot band behind you and a great crowd to entertain!” Also giving the audience a musical gumbo of blues, grooves, traditional jazz and even some roots Rock & Roll are: *Cornet Chop Suey *Tom Rigney & Flambeau *Tom Hook *Jerry Krahn Quintet *Gator Beat *High Sierra Jazz band *Draga’s Dragons *Big Bang Jazz Band *Statesmen of Jazz *Cactus Jazz Band

September 11th 12th and 13th
Three Day-All Event pass $90
Friday, Sept 11th only $40
Saturday, Sept 12th only $55
Sunday, Sept 13th only $35
$10 per day-Youth rate (18 & under) Sold only at venues

For more ticket information call 250-770-3494 or toll free at 1-866-599-3494
Email info@pentasticjazz.com Buy online at www.ticketweb.ca
Or check out the website at www.pentasticjazz.com

Competitors getting ready for Penticton Ironman

Host — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:50:45 +0000

Penticton’s Annual Ironman triathlon draws competitors and spectators from all across North America and even from as far away as Europe. A recent article (August 14) in Fredericton, New Brunswick’s Daily Gleaner, found on CanadaEast.com, tells about Jane Garbutt’s preparations for this year’s Ironman Canada race, to be held August 30:

“When it comes to competing in a national triathlon for the first time, Jane Garbutt says age isn’t a factor.

The 51-year-old assistant deputy minister for the Finance Department will be competing in the Subaru Ironman race in Penticton, B.C., on Aug. 30.

“At first, I really wondered if I could do this, if I’d be able to finish,” she said.

“But the key was to surround myself with younger people while I trained. And they didn’t even consider age, they just kept saying I could keep going. And I did.”

The most amazing thing about a great many of the gruelling competiton’s 2400-odd participants is that they are just ordinary people from every walk of life who have taken up a daunting challenge. Just completing the race is a remarkable accomplishment they can be proud of for the rest of their lives.

As race day nears we wish all competitors a great race and offer our congratulations!