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The 9th Annual BC Interior RV Show

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Enjoy the largest RV show in the BC Interior which covers over 9 acres of area, of which 80,000 square feet is indoors. Spend the weekend touring the best brand names in the industry with factory representatives from leading RV manufactures on-site to answer all of your questions. Also, take part in the various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience.

Admission is only $5 for a weekend wristband at the door. Cash Only.
Kids under 15 years old get in free.
Please bring a non-perishable food item.

For more information on the event, visit https://www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca/

For information on being an exhibitor, email the BC Interior RV Society at info@bcinteriorrvshow.ca

Show Hours:
Friday: 12 noon – 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

Details

Start:
April 3 @ 12:00 pm
End:
April 5 @ 4:00 pm
Tickets go on sale:
April 3, 2020 12:00 pm
Doors Open:
12:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
$5 Weekend Wristband (sold at the door, cash only) Kids under 15 are FREE.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Okanagan Mascot Games comes to Penticton this July!

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Okanagan Mascot Games

South Okanagan Events Centre – Penticton, BC
Saturday, July 25 – Doors: 12:30PM | Show: 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Sunday, July 26 – Doors: 1:00PM | Show: 2:00PM to 4:00PM

TICKET PRICES:
Adult – $20.00*
Senior – $15.00*
Youth – $15.00*
Family 4 Pack (2 Adult, 2 Youth) – $63.00*

TICKET & MEET AND GREET PACKAGES:
Adult – $25.00*
Senior – $20.00*
Youth – $20.00*
Family 4 Pack (2 Adult, 2 Youth) – $75.00*

*additional fees and taxes apply. Prices subject to change.

There’s the Gladiator Games and Wipeout, but tell me what’s more fun than the Okanagan Mascot Games. Beacons Furry FUNdation Society along with Beacon the Beaver, will host the 2nd Annual Okanagan Mascot Games on July 25-26 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC Canada.

A have fun, play hard concept, there is guaranteed fun for the family. With a community festival on the promenade leading up to the event with including games, face painting and more! Once inside you will find our community zone featuring local non-profits, Beacons for Hope plush beavers fundraising for local food banks throughout the Thompson Okanagan, meet and greet opportunities with the mascots and of course the Games!

Mascots from across North America will be converging on Penticton July 19-26, 2020 for the Okanagan Mascot Games taking place July 25 and 26, 2020. The Vancouver Canucks’ Fin (Vancouver, BC, NHL), Carolina Hurricanes’ Stormy (Raleigh, NC, NHL), Dallas Stars’ Victor E. Green (Dallas, TX, NHL) and Arizona Coyotes Howler (Phoenix, Al, NHL) will be joining local mascots Penticton Vees’ HarVee (Penticton, BC, BCHL), West Kelowna Warriors’ The General (West Kelowna, BC, BCHL) and Kelowna Rockets’ Rocky (Kelowna, BC, WHL) along with mascots Allen Americans’ Biscuit (Allen, Texas, ECHL), Charlotte Knights’ Homer(Charlotte, North Carolina, MiBL), Powell River Kings’ Rocco(Powell River, BC, BCHL), Nanaimo Clippers’ C-Dog (Nanaimo, BC, BCHL), Pacific FCs’ Stewie(Victoria, BC, Canadian Premier League), Indy Elevens’ Zeke (Indianapolis, Indiana, North American Soccer League) and 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships’ Cooly (Zurich, Switzerland) just to name a few with 24 mascots total competing event days.

Mascots will compete against each other in a variety of crazy & fun games, including an obstacle course, mascot speedway, bullriding, dance battle and an inflatable joust to see who the true champion of the mascot world will be. Proceeds from the event will benefit Beacons Furry FUNdation Society and it’s primary fund:

Beacon Gives Back Community Fund
Accepts grant requests from only ONE registered not-for-profit per region (North Okanagan, South Okanagan, Central Okanagan and Thompson) and, TWO charitable organizations based in the *Thompson Okanagan boundaries. The grants are to assist with; capital projects, new program initiatives and equipment needs. Beacon Gives Back Community Fund focuses on organizations that support the health and well-being of youth and families year round.

The Okanagan Mascot Games will also host an online auction as a fundraiser for Beacons Furry FUNdation. The auction will be held on-site at the South Okanagan Events Centre over the 2 days featuring items from our participating mascots and local businesses.
For more information, visit www.okanaganmascotgames.com.

Penticton to Host BDO CSSHL Championships for Fifth Consecutive Year

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2020 BDO
Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) Championships

March 5 – 15, 2020
South Okanagan Events Centre & Surrounding Areas

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The 2020 BDO CSSHL Championships are set for March 5-15, 2020 in Penticton, B.C. and will see champions crowned in all seven CSSHL western divisions.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that the City of Penticton has hosted the event, which has grown from 33 teams and 609 student athletes in 2015 to 74 teams and over 1300 student athletes in 2020. Over the past three years, the event has generated an $8.1-million economic impact for the City of Penticton.

“We are excited to have the BDO CSSHL Championships in Penticton for the sixth time,” said Kevin Goodwin, Chief Operating Officer of the CSSHL. “With the partnership we have with Spectra, along with the support we receive from the City of Penticton, Travel Penticton, BDO Canada and the Western Hockey League, we are able to put on a first-class event that showcases the very best in education-based hockey, while making a substantial economic impact to the local community.”

Tickets are $15 for a day pass, $45 for a division pass and $60 for a full 11-day pass. Admission for spectators 18 years old and younger is free. Tickets are available at www.valleyfirsttix.com and in person at the Valley First Box Office at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC).

The majority of games will take place at the Okanagan Hockey Training Centre, Memorial Arena and South Okanagan Events Centre, along with a small amount of games in Oliver and Summerland.

Celtic Illusion

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Celtic Illusion is the biggest dance and magical illusion sensation that has been taking Australian audiences by storm and is now coming to Canada. The show for ALL ages cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and Grand Illusions.

Showcasing a stellar cast of champion and internationally-acclaimed dancers, including performers from both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, Celtic Illusion offers some of the fastest taps in the world as the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills the stage in perfect unison. The show is led by Australia’s very own Anthony Street, the first Australian to perform leading roles in Michael Flatley’s widely-acclaimed Lord of the Dance, including the very role that Michael Flatley originally performed himself.

Since its premiere in 2011 the show has performed to sell-out audiences across Australia and New Zealand, with audiences blown away by the combination of scintillating dance and illusion.

Celtic Illusion will “WOW” the audiences in Penticton on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Tickets start at $49.50 (additional fees apply) and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online ValleyFirstTix.com.

Date :February 29

Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tickets go on sale:

October 18, 2019 10:00 am

Doors Open:

7:00 pm

Ticket Prices:

Starting at $49.50 (additional fees apply)

 

Spectra and City of Penticton Presents: Family Day!

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Join the Spectra and City of Penticton’s 3rd annual Family Day event on Monday, February 17th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.

This year, it’s bigger AND better! Here’s what’s happening –

• All-Day Toonie Pool Admission at the Penticton Community Centre
• IGA Penticton BBQ by donation* on the SOEC plaza
• Skate with the Penticton VEES at the Okanagan Hockey Group Training Centre, presented by IGA Penticton
• Meet Vees’ new mascot, HARVEE
• Family skate at the SOEC
• Photo Booth by Okanagan PHOTOSTAR
• Fun & Games on the SOEC plaza, provided by Recreation Penticton,  EZ Rock Penticton,  97.1 SUNFM and Kinash Realty Group
• Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee provided by Starbucks Penticton.

$2.00 skate rentals will be available at the SOEC. Students (18 and under) are required to wear a helmet on the ice. Helmets will not be available to rent. Kids (12 and under) are required to be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

*all proceeds from the BBQ will go to supporting the Penticton Minor Hockey Association PMHA

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.

Details

Seating Map:
Date:
February 17
Time:
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tickets go on sale:
Doors Open:
11:00 am

Old Dominion “We Are Old Dominion” Tour

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Acclaimed CMA Group of the Year and 2-time ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion announce dates for their “We Are Old Dominion Tour” in Canada, including a stop in Penticton at the SOEC on Saturday, February 8th, 2020. The AEG powered outing will hit 12 cities over the tour with Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick set to open on select dates.

Tickets are $39.50, $69.50 & $79.50* and will on sale Friday, August 13th at 10:00AM. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

About Old Dominion: Old Dominion released their first full length album Meat and Candy, which was certified GOLD by the RIAA and hailed a “stellar debut “by Entertainment Weekly and declared “one of the hottest breaking bands in county music” by Vice. The group already has several top selling singles under their belts, including the two-week No.1 “Break Up With Him” (PLATINUM), “Snapback” (GOLD) and “Song For Another Time,” which hit No. 1 the on Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. In 2016, the band was notably named ACM New Group of the Year, ACCA Breakthrough Group of the Year, AIMP Songwriter Artist of the Year and Music Row Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Old Dominion recently announced their self-titled 3rd studio album set for release on October 25th and released album track “My Heart Is A Bar”! The track was written by band members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi with Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Earlier this summer, the band released two other singles from the new self-titled album. “One Man Band” was released as a fan favorite with over 70 million U.S streams.

Details

Seating Map:
Date:
February 8
Time:
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Tickets go on sale:
September 13, 2019 10:00 am
Doors Open:
6:30 pm
Ticket Prices:
$39.50, $69.50 & $79.50 (additional fees apply)

CHICAGO the Official Broadway Touring Musical

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CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - Dan Jones

BROADWAY’S RECORD-BREAKING,
TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL SMASH
CHICAGO
THE MUSICAL

Saturday, March 28, 2020
South Okanagan Events Centre – Penticton, BC
Two Shows: 2:00PM & 7:30PM
Tickets: Starting at $75 (*additional fees apply)

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CHICAGO is FINALLY COMING TO PENTICTON for its premiere engagement and it’s PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Seen by over 31 million people in 34 countries CHICAGO comes to the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC for 2 SHOWS ONLY.

With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history — and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down!

There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history.

CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.

It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it’s coming to your town!

Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers!

CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree.

Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”

Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We’re hotter than ever.

Visit www.ChicagoTheMusical.com for more information.

Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”

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Seating Map:
Date:
January 30, 2020
Time:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tickets go on sale:
October 16, 2019 10:00 am
Doors Open:
6:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
Tickets start at $18 (additional fees apply)

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring larger than life entertainers, will bring their ALL-NEW show, “Pushing the Limits” to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Thursday, January 30th. Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personable with a star-stuffed roster including Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton, and woman stars TNT Lister, Swish Sutton, and Torch George*. Every show features a blend of hilarious hijinks and incredible basketball skills including ball handling, high flying dunks, and a new record-breaking attempt. The Harlem Globetrotters are a one-of-a kind experience putting a new spin on family time. You won’t want to miss these memories worth repeating! More information to come.

*Rosters will vary in each city and are subject to change. 

We Will Rock You, Queen-Inspired Rock Musical

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Seating Map:
Date:
January 3, 2020
Time:
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Tickets go on sale:
July 5, 2019 10:00 am
Doors Open:
7:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
$69.50, $79.50 and $89.50 (additional fees apply)

With the recent Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour, including a stop at the South Okanagan Events Centre  in Penticton on January 3, 2020.

Produced by Annerin Theatricals in Alberta, Canada, WE WILL ROCK YOU tickets will will be offering a VIP package at each stop, which include cast member meet and greet, exclusive merchandise, and much more. Local venue pre-sales will be available starting Wednesday, July 3 at 10am local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 5 at 10am local time. More information can be found on the musical’s official website, and a trailer can be seen here.

WE WILL ROCK YOU is a quirky, eccentric and heartfelt story of outsiders, as well as a creative cautionary tale for the cyberage. It reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances and earned the band its pinnacle position in rock history. The audience can expect WE WILL ROCK YOU to rock as fiercely as the best of Queen’s concerts.

“Annerin is proud to be able to produce WE WILL ROCK YOU, and we are obviously lucky with our timing,” says Jeff Parry, President Annerin Theatricals. “This is a show I have wanted to produce since I first saw it in London. My vision was to be able to produce it in such a way that it plays in soft-seaters as well as cut-down arenas. I thought that Queen’s musical was for everyone and not just the typical Broadway crowd, therefore we’re producing it in a way that can accommodate most buildings and audiences that want to experience the music of Queen in a uniquely theatrical manner.”

Since 2002, over 16 million theatregoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production which is based on the songs of Queen with a book by Ben Elton (“The Young Ones,” “Blackadder, “Popcorn”). The original West End production featured music supervision from Brian May and Roger Taylor, and Elton fashioned this futuristic story around more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs including: “We Are the Champions,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “I Want To Break Free,” “Somebody To Love,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Under Pressure,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust” and, of course, “We Will Rock You.”

The fifteenth longest-running musical in West End history received rave reviews upon its original premiere.

“…spectacular…”
— Daily Mirror

“The impressive set with sophisticated hydraulics and huge video screens bearing computer animated
scenes conjure up a colourful vision of the future.”
— The Independent

 “A new breed of musical – it’s brilliant.”
— BBC Newsnight

With the Oscar®-winning film, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the music of Queen is more popular than ever. WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries, Galileo and Scaramouche, on a quest to save rock n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world where there are no musical instruments and rock n’ roll has died. They join a small group of societal outcasts, the Bohemians, as they fight to take back the iPlanet from the all-powerful Globalsoft, led by the Killer Queen. They fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of rock ‘n roll.

Vees Annual Teddy Bear Toss

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Vees Annual Teddy Bear Toss - Dan JonesDetails:

Seating Map:
Date: December 6
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Tickets go on sale:
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Ticket Prices: Adults – $14.00* | Seniors – $12.00* | Students/Children (18 and under) – FREE courtesy of Peters Bros Construction**
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The Penticton Vees will host the West Kelowna Warriors for the Annual TEDDY BEAR TOSS on Friday, December 6th at 7:00PM, presented by Telus.

This year, Teddy Bear Toss is expanding to include pyjamas, toques, scarves, mittens, diapers and other soft items – Anything to help families in need this chilly holiday season. When the Vees score their first goal of the game, toss your items on the ice!

Telus and Petsmart will be on site selling pyjamas and teddy bears for those who weren’t able to pick something up before the game.

Please be sure that all items are soft, lightweight and don’t contain hard parts that could harm the players on the ice at the time of the toss. Clothing and stuffed animals can be new or gently used. All items will be collected by the local Salvation Army branch and delivered to families within the South Okanagan.

*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.