February 18 to February 25, 2011
Date: Friday, February 18th – 6:00pm
Event: “The Canadian Culinary Championships – Mystery Wine Pairing”
Description: Each chef, provided with the same Canadian wine, will create a perfect culinary pairing on a very strict, local-ingredient budget. Funds raised go to the Canadian Olympic Foundation supporting initiatives such as ‘Own the Podium’.
Location: Hotel Eldorado, 500 Cook Road
Additional information: www.goldmedalplates.com / www.goldmedalplates.com / 1-877-255-0707
Date: Friday, February 18th – 7:00pm
Event: “Westside Warriors vs Quesnel Millionaires “
Description: British Columbia Hockey League game.
Location: Royal LePage Place, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna
Additional information: www.westsidewarriors.ca / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Friday, February 18th – 7:05 pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Spokane Chiefs”
Description: Western Hockey League game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
Additional information: www.prosperaplace.com / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 9:00am
Event: “The Canadian Culinary Championships – Black Box Competition”
Description: Chefs and their assistants are given 60 minutes to plan & create two different dishes, using the 6 diverse food items provided. Funds raised go to the Canadian Olympic Foundation supporting initiatives such as ‘Own the Podium’.
Location: Okanagan College Culinary Arts Department, 1000 K.L.O. Road
Additional information: www.goldmedalplates.com / www.goldmedalplates.com / 1-877-255-0707
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 1:30pm & 3:30pm
Event: “How the Gimquat Found Her Song” with the Platypus Theatre
Description: It’s a cold winter day when Griffle the Great – the magical musical wizard – meets the sad &songless Gimquat bird. Soon the two are off on a tumble through time in search of the missing music: an adventure that takes them from monasteries to Mozart & from rap to Ravel.
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
Additional information: www.okanagansymphony.com /www.selectyourtickets.com
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Date: Saturday, February 19th – 2:00 pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Saturday Tastings” Complimentary Wine Tasting with Volcanic Hills
Description: The BCVQA Wine Shop welcomes Volcanic Hills Estate Winery! Allow Volcanic Hills to introduce you to their great line-up of BCVQA wines.
Location: BC Wine Museum & BCVQA Wine Shop (Laurel Packinghouse) 1304 Ellis Street
Additional information: www.bcvqawine.ca / events@kelownamuseums.ca / 250-868-0441
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Event: “Taste of Home”
Description: 6th annual celebration of our culturally diverse community, a variety of ethnic foods prepared by local cultural groups & ethnic restaurants plus non-stop entertainment for the whole family.
Location: New Life Auditorium, 2041 Harvey Avenue
Additional information: 250-762-4255
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 6:30pm
Event: “The Canadian Culinary Championships – Grand Finale”
Description: Chefs create their most innovative dishes, paired with a complimenting Canadian wine of their choice. Funds raised go to the Canadian Olympic Foundation supporting initiatives such as ‘Own the Podium’.
Location: Delta Grand Okanagan, 1310 Water Street
Additional information: www.goldmedalplates.com / www.goldmedalplates.com / 1-877-255-0707
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 7:00pm
Event: “Westside Warriors vs Prince George Spruce Kings “
Description: British Columbia Hockey League game.
Location: Royal LePage Place, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna
Additional information: www.westsidewarriors.ca / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 7:00pm
Event: “We Weren’t Born to Follow” Wentworth Music Showcase Concert
Description: A tribute to Bon Jovi by the students of Wentworth Music.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1435 Water Street
Additional information: www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Saturday, February 19th – 7:05 pm
Event: “Kelowna Rockets vs Vancouver Giants”
Description: Western Hockey League game.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
Additional information: www.prosperaplace.com / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Saturday, February 19th to Sunday, February 27th – Various times
Event: “Global Citizen Week Kelowna”
Description: An annual initiative celebrating the role of Kelowna’s citizens in international humanitarian efforts through a series of events & activities designed to entertain, educate & inspire change.
Location: Various venues
Additional information: www.globalcitizenkelowna.org
Date: Sunday, February 20th – 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event: “Colourful Creations”
Description: Participate in creative, hands-on art-making activities.
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street
Additional information: www.kelownaartgallery.com / 250-762-2226
Date: Sunday, February 20th – 8:00pm
Event: “Jazz Café”
Description: Where the Gin is cold and the Jazz is Hot!
Location: Black Box Theatre, Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
Additional information: www.jazzcafekelowna.com / fabulousPR@gmail.com / 250-763-6141
Date: Monday, February 21st to Sunday, February, 27th
Event: “Heritage Week”
Description: Celebrating a Century of Conservation of Parks & Protected Areas with a week of activities planned throughout the community.
Location: Various venues
Additional information: www.kelowna.ca/culture / http://okheritagesociety.com
Date: Tuesday, February 22nd – 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event: “Michel Chikwanine”
Description: A former child solider who grew up witnessing & experiencing the terror of the Great War of Africa &endured & overcame unimaginable pain & struggles.
Location: Trinity Baptist Church, 1905 Springfield Road
Additional information: www.globalcitizenkelowna.org
Date: Tuesday, February 22nd – 7:30pm
Event: “Red Stick Ramblers”
Description: A unique of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western, Swing & early jazz blues covers.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1435 Water Street
Additional information: www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Wednesday, February 23rd – 7:00pm
Event: “Okanagan Arts Award” presented by the Arts Council of the Okanagan
Description: Celebrate excellence in the arts in the Okanagan, recognize individuals & groups for their outstanding achievement; for their significant contributions; or their noteworthy support of the arts.
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1435 Water Street
Additional information: www.artsco.ca / www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Wednesday, February 23rd – 7:00pm
Event: “Oliver Sherman” presented by Kelowna Film Society
Description: An emotionally charged psychological thriller about a damaged war veteran who struggles to dispel demons beyond the battlefield.
Location: Orchard Plaza Cinema, 160-1876 Cooper Road
Additional information: http://www.kelownafilm.ca
Date: Thursday, February 24th to Saturday, February 26th – 7:30pm
Event: “Bittergirl”
Description: The smash hit comedy about getting dumped follows three women in their plunge from what they think is impending bliss to total break-up devastation & back again.
Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue
Additional information: www.selectyourtickets.com / 250-762-5050
Date: Friday, February 25th – 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, February 26th – 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday, February 27th – 10:00am to 4:30pm
Event: “12th Annual Kelowna Home Show”
Description: Tips & tricks on renovation, design, decor. Featuring TV design expert, Tommy Smythe, the ultimate design sidekick for HGTV’s Sarah Richardson.
Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street
Additional information: www.showswork.com/KHSpress06.html / Tickets: at the door
All Information is subject to change without notice and should be verified with the contact as listed.
Thanks to Tourism kelowna.
