Kelowna's Cultural District: A Gem in the Heart of Downtown Kelowna
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Did you know that Kelowna has a designated, official Cultural District? Located in downtown Kelowna…
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Vincent Jones
Vincent Jones has been celebrating our city's creative community for more than a decade, whether through columns with CBC Radio West, Tourism Kelowna and KelownaNow or his tireless efforts with the likes of Music BC, BreakOut West, the inaugural Kelowna Fringe Festival, Living Things International Arts Festival, Kelowna Made, and many, many others. The transplanted Englishman is a passionate champion of the community and believes in the power of the arts.
Vince is a Bachelor of Arts graduate from UBC Okanagan and an energetic entrepreneur. He is the co-owner of By Jove Co., a boutique branding and consulting agency, and the Business Development Manager for Findan Software, a custom software development firm. You can connect with Vince on LinkedIn.
June in Kelowna: Celebrating Pride, Indigenous Culture, and the Start of Summer
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June is a big month. From Pride to National Indigenous Peoples Day to the official start of summer, it’s a month for getting out and about to explore Kelowna…
Culture in Bloom: Four Kelowna Art and Culture Events to Experience This May
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As we look ahead to May, culture is in full bloom in Kelowna! There are lots of great events on the horizon. Here are four upcoming art and culture experiences that caught my eye…
Four Sweet Kelowna Art and Culture Events You Don’t Want to Miss
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April is a time of more sunlight, growth, and energy — it’s a great time to get outside and explore some of what Kelowna’s diverse art and culture scene has to offer! If you’re looking for something sweet to do over the next few weeks, here are four events that caught my eye…
Spring into Kelowna's Art and Culture With These 5 Events
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March is nearly here, and there is no shortage of reasons to leave the house and #exploreKelowna! There are some notable dates on the calendar for March, such as International Women’s Day (March 8), St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), and the spring equinox (March 19). If you’re looking for things to do in March, here are some eye-catching art and culture events that are on the horizon…
Two Un-Brr-Lievable Kelowna Events for Your Winter Calendar
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With the cold temperatures and large helping of snow we’ve recently received in Kelowna, it’s clear that winter has well and truly arrived. While it may be tempting to stay home and admire winter from the window, with some great events coming up, there’s plenty of reason to dig out the snow shovel and venture outside…
Fall for Kelowna's Culture: Don't Miss These Two Upcoming Events
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The weather may be cooling down, but Kelowna’s art and culture scene is not! Some great events are coming up in Kelowna, so don’t miss out. Here are two noteworthy art and culture events for your fall calendar.…
Soak Up the Culture: Two Noteworthy Kelowna Events for Your Fall Calendar
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As I write this, I can see the golden yellow leaves of a giant maple tree dancing merrily in the breeze from my office window. Fall is here in Kelowna, and it’s beautiful as ever…
50 live music venues in Kelowna (and area)
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There are rich cultural experiences to be had in Kelowna, and our live music venues, from arenas to coffee shops, are a big part of that…
Kelowna is all set for BreakOut West 2023
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The day has finally arrived. BreakOut West 2023 gets underway today…
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