Category: Entertainment
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The cast of Circus of the Lost prepare to bring the show to the stage at a recent rehearsal.‘Circus of the Lost’ led by local youth
Circus of the Lost is a story of the lost souls of the afterlife, with unforgettable characters such as a questionable sword swallower and a clown who is terrified of clowns. There is murder, guilt, identity crisis, and a journey into the great beyond. And it’s written, directed, and produced by 17-year-old Kamloops local Alex…
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Local orchestra group pays tribute to long-time oboist
“She never had a bad word to say about anyone.” “She was a glowing light.” “She inspired children.” These are just some of the direct quotes people have used to describe late, longtime local oboist, Stacey Grant. But those who knew her well would argue these quotes don’t do her justice. Stacey passed away suddenly…
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WCT names Kelli Fox as new artistic director
Along with marking its 50th year and unveiling its new season, Western Canada Theatre has also named its new artistic director. Kelli Fox will join the company as a co-leader alongside Executive Director Matt Eger. Fox, who has 35 years of experience as an actor and director in Canada, has spent much of her career…
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Historic new season unveiled by Western Canada Theatre
Western Canada Theatre has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, with a lineup of seven productions put on between October and April. Executive Director Matt Eger said the new season sets up a time of “literal and metaphorical change” at the theatre company, which is now in its 50th year. “We’re reinvigorating what has always made us…
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June events round-up
NIGHTLIFE June 7 @ 9:00 pm at the Commodore Lounge: Electric Love & Four Paws present Wes Please and Friends. Another Electric Love pre-party; but this time we are donating all of the proceeds to our friends at Four Paws Foodbank Foundation, so come on down and shake your tail feather for a good paws.…
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Paramount Theatre celebrates 70 years
The Paramount Theatre is celebrating seventy years of bringing quality entertainment and cinema to the city of Kamloops, and to commemorate the date, Kamloops Film Society has been hard at work in conjunction with community partners to make this anniversary something spectacular. Opening its doors on March 24, 1955, the Paramount Theatre began its days…
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May events round-up
NIGHTLIFE May 10 @ 6:30 pm at Kamloops Curling Club: Kamloops Country Kicker. Food trucks, mechanical bullriding, dance lessons, and Alberta-based band – the Prairie Dogs! Tickets are $30+ fees. Grab your boots, invite your friends, and get ready for a true country celebration. This is a licensed, 19+ event. May 28 @ 3:00 to…
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A December concert featuring The Midnight Clear.Kamloops Chamber Musicians: A symphony of passion and talent
As a music lover and advocate for the arts, I’ve always been fascinated by the impact live performances have on a community. Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joanne Dennstedt, Vice President of the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops (CMK), to discuss the organization’s journey, its contributions to Kamloops’ cultural landscape, and the…
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Melissa Oei and Kate Besworth get a little dramatic. Sean Brady photoWCT puts different spin on classic story
A punched-up adaptation of the Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice will soon hit the Sagebrush Theatre stage as Western Canada Theatre’s latest production. According to director Scott Bellis, the adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill maintains the core messages of the story many know and love, and many of the classic lines are intact. But…
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A captured moment from a recent rehearsal of Halfway There. Pictured from left, Nicole Jung, Chelsey Jackson, Lauren Motschman, Andisha Sabri, and Keenan Carey. River Cole photoKamloops Players keeping theatre alive and well in city
Kamloops Players Theatre Society has been bringing community theatre productions to the stage in Kamloops since 1967. Completely volunteer driven, Kamloops Players is dedicated to bringing quality, affordable live theatre to the city while also encouraging new members to join them both on and off stage to keep theatre alive here in Kamloops. Currently they…