Events

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Bizarre Bazaar

Arts & Culture
July 1, 2008 - August 28, 2008
Thursdays from 4 pm to 8pm at Riverside Park

More information, please contact 250-578-0242

X Fest 2008

Arts & Culture
July 24, 2008 - August 9, 2008
In the hottest 2 weeks of Summer, enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare and The Compleat Weeks of William Shakespeare (Abridged) performed by Projet X theatre at a fantastic outdoor venue!

Tickets and more information available at www.projectxtheatre.ca, phone 250-377-8818 or email info@projectxtheatre.ca

Big Little Science Centre

General
July 28, 2008 - August 1, 2008
11am - 3pm

Location: Bert Edwards Elementary

More information, contact 250-554-2572 or visit www.biglittlesciencecentre.org

Kamloops Heritage Railway: Spirit of Kamloops Train Tours

General
August 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
DAYS: Fri, Sat, Sun, & Mon.

Fantastic one hour tours of the city on a restored steam train. Perfect way to spend the evening or entertain visiting family and friends!

For tickets and more information, phone 250-374-2141 or visit www.kamrail.com.

X Fest 2008

Theatre
August 1, 2008 - August 9, 2008
Presented by Project X Theatre

Location: Prince Charles Park Contact: www.projectxtheatre.com or phone 214-421-2400

Horse Racing

Riding / Rodeo / Western
August 2, 2008
Location: Sagebrush Downs

More information please contact 250-314-9645

BC Day Celebrations

Special Event
August 2, 2008 - August 3, 2008
Location: Sun Peaks Resort

Contact 250-578-5542

Open House at Highland Valley Copper Mines

Special Event
August 4, 2008
Highland Valley Copper will be hosting an “Open House” for the public on August 4th.

Complimentary hot dogs, refreshments, ice cream and popcorn will be served throughout the day, 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is an exciting opportunity for everyone as extensive tours will be held around the mine and picture opportunities will be abundant.

In addition to the tours there will be a “Mini Olympics” gaming booth as Teck Cominco is one of the official sponsors for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics Games.

For more information: jamon@teckcominco.com or call 250-523-3307

U15 Boys/Girls National Basketball

Sport / Tournament
August 4, 2008 - August 9, 2008
Location: TCC-TRU

More information contact 250-828-5273

Randy Travis in Concert

Music
August 6, 2008
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to see a significant country legend live right here in Kamloops!

Location: Interior Savings Centre

Tickets & more info: 250-374-9200 www.randytravis.com

Caravan Theatre

Arts & Culture
August 9, 2008
Western Canada Theatre invites you to experience a truly memorable evening of wine, dinner and show under the stars. The evening begins at 3:30pm where you board an air-conditioned coach which takes you to wine and dinner at Shuswap Lake Estates, followed by the show in Armstrong.

For tickets and more information please call 250-372-3216 or by visiting the Western Canada Theatre office at 102 Lorne Street.

Horse Racing

Riding / Rodeo / Western
August 9, 2008
Location: Sagebrush Downs

Contact 250-314-9645 for more information

Pritchard Rodeo

Riding / Rodeo / Western
August 16, 2008 - August 17, 2008
Pritchard Rodeo, August 8 & 9 2008

Location: The Pritchard Rodeo Grounds, 1/2 Hour East Of Kamloops on Trans Canada Highway. Turn South at the Pritchard Store. Rodeo grounds is 1 mile off the highway behind the community hall.

www.rodeoBC.com - contact Don Swift (250) 577-3461 Direct Website: http://www.pritchardcommunityassociation.ca/Rodeo2008/Rodeo2008.htm

Horse Racing

Riding / Rodeo / Western
August 16, 2008
Location: Sagebrush Downs

More information please contact: 250-314-9645

Jason Blaine in Concert

Music
August 22, 2008
Upcoming country star Jason Blaine right here in Kamloops!

Location: Cactus Jack's Saloon Contact 250-374-7289 for tickets and more information. Visit www.jasonblaine.ca

Intermontane Challenge Preview Event 2008

Sport / Tournament
September 6, 2008 - September 7, 2008
This is a weekend preview race to the big Challenge which will be on in the summer of 2009.

Location: Kamloops BC

Contact: 1-877-377-8665 for more information

Fest O' Fall by Western Canada Theatre

Arts & Culture
September 17, 2008 - October 4, 2008
Performances include: Counterpart, Kicked, Be Prepared to Fall in Love, The Seduction, and Jake's Gift

Location: Pavilion Theatre

More information and tickets please call 250-374-5483 or visit www.westerncanadatheatre.bc.ca

Kamloops Symphony presents A Symphony of Tango

Music
September 19, 2008 - September 20, 2008
Location: Sagebrush Theatre

More information and tickets contact 250-372-5000 or visit www.kamloopssymphony.com

Quartango's four classically trained instrumentalists go back to their roots, suffusing their repertoire with orchestral sounds. When Quartango performs against the lush backdrop of a symphony orchestra, the excitement and intensity of the tango and the music of Astor Piazzolla reach new heights!

Guest Artists: Quartango

Learn Equine Massage Therapy

Riding / Rodeo / Western
September 21, 2008 - September 24, 2008
This four day intensive course includes: anatomy, skeletal system, massage theory and techniques, acute, sub-acute and chromic care, scar tissue therapy, hydrotherapy, gait assessment, confirmation and lots of stretches!

To register and more information, contact Sidonia at 1-888-378-4632 or visit www.equinerehab.ca

70th Annual Provincial Winter Fair

Riding / Rodeo / Western
September 25, 2008 - September 29, 2008
Join us at the 70th Annual Provincial Winter Fair at Sagebrush Downs in Kamloops. Located at 485 Mount Paul Center Way.

For more information go to www.provincialwinterfair.com or email info@provincialwinterfair.com

Salmon Run

General
October 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Adams River Salmon Run

More information please contact 250-374-3377 or visit www.salmonsociety.com

Fall Antiques Sale

Local Market Shows
October 4, 2008 - October 5, 2008
The North Shore Community Centre is hosting its Fourth Annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale on October 4th & 5th, 2008. The Sale will run Saturday from 9am until 5pm, and Sunday from 9am until 3pm.

Cost is $3 per person, and children under 12 are free.

We will have vendors from all across the Interior with a variety of items to choose from. Vendors who specialize in jewelry, newspapers, china, dolls, toys…

Power & Passion

Music
October 4, 2008
Presented by the Kamloops Symphony

Location: Sagebrush Theatre Tickets & more info: 250-372-5000 or visit www.kamloopssymphony.com

Saturday 8 pm Canadian violinist Andrew Wan is equally at home as a soloist or chamber musician and has served as guest concertmaster for the Vancouver and Montreal Symphonies. He has performed around the world to critical acclaim and has received many prestigious awards and prizes. Hear this glorious concerto performed by one of Canada's rising stars!

Guest Artist: Andrew Wan, Violin

Johnny Cash's Legendary Band The Tennessee Three

Music
October 5, 2008
Live at the Sagebrush Theatre

Tickets and more information please contact 250-374-5483

Stuart Mclean & the Vinyl Cafe

General
October 8, 2008
Location: Sagebrush Theatre

More info and tickets contact 250-374-5483

Candain Resort Investment Conference

Business
October 14, 2008 - October 15, 2008

Candain Resort Investment Conference
October 14 - 15, 2008
The Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre
Kelowna, BC


visit www.resortinvest.ca for information and to register

Western Canada Theatre Presents God's Middle Name

Theatre
October 16, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Location: Sagebrush Theatre

Tickets and more information please contact 250-374-5483

CCAA Soccer Nationals

Sport / Tournament
November 4, 2008 - November 8, 2008
Location: Hillside Stadium

Contact: 250-828-5000

TRU has won the right to host the 2008 Canadian colleges national soccer championships for men and women.

Remembrance Day

Holiday
November 11, 2008

Santa Claus Parade

Special Event
November 29, 2008
Downtown Kamloops

More information, please contact 250-372-3241