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Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Canadian folk icon, 84, is recovering from undisclosed health issues

Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Students of all ages showcase their talents at Focus on Youth. (Submitted)

Creston’s 37th annual Focus on Youth returns next week

Students will perform in a variety of concerts from May 30 to June 2

Students of all ages showcase their talents at Focus on Youth. (Submitted)
Pat Henman in the stage adaptation of her memoir Beyond the Legal Limit, which explores the aftermath of a crash with a drunk driver. (Photo by Electrify Photography)

Performer brings life-changing event to the stage in Creston

Pat Henman shares her story of surviving a collision with a drunk driver

Pat Henman in the stage adaptation of her memoir Beyond the Legal Limit, which explores the aftermath of a crash with a drunk driver. (Photo by Electrify Photography)
Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he will undergo chemotherapy for throat cancer. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay singer Shawn Hook to receive chemotherapy

Hook was diagnosed with throat cancer in January

Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he will undergo chemotherapy for throat cancer. Photo: Submitted
Footlighters director Lynn Karey-McKenna (front right) as Peggy Kresswell in 2014 with the cast of Seduced by Moonlight, produced by Stage 43, a Lower Mainland theatre group. (Submitted)

Creston’s Footlighters hosts auditions for next show

Seduced by Moonlight will be the final production of the season

Footlighters director Lynn Karey-McKenna (front right) as Peggy Kresswell in 2014 with the cast of Seduced by Moonlight, produced by Stage 43, a Lower Mainland theatre group. (Submitted)
Zoe Marini (left), who plays multiple roles, and Tom Greentree, who stars as Guy, in a rehearsal for Check Please, running March 23 to 26 at Kootenay River Auditorium. (Photo by Brian Lawrence)

Footlighters presents romantic comedy Check Please

The play runs at the Kootenay River Auditorium from March 23 to 26

Zoe Marini (left), who plays multiple roles, and Tom Greentree, who stars as Guy, in a rehearsal for Check Please, running March 23 to 26 at Kootenay River Auditorium. (Photo by Brian Lawrence)
The Agora String Quartet. (Submitted)

Creston Concert Society presents dynamic musical matinee with Nicolas Ellis and The Agora String Quartet

Don’t miss it this Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m.

The Agora String Quartet. (Submitted)
ʔaxw̌ mn ̓ — Brush the Water: The Renaissance of Plateau Canoe Culture on the Upper Columbia River (2012-2023) will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 10. Photo: Submitted

Two new exhibits kick off Kootenay Gallery of Art’s 2023 season

New exhibits open in Castlegar March 10

ʔaxw̌ mn ̓ — Brush the Water: The Renaissance of Plateau Canoe Culture on the Upper Columbia River (2012-2023) will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 10. Photo: Submitted
Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted

La Cafamore playing in Castlegar March 26

String quartet will perform works by Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn

Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted
Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Ruth Krulitsky (left) and Shelby Sanford perform a Brooks & Dunn song during Intuit Studio’s Lip Sync Battle and Variety Show at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper

VIDEO: At Nelson lip sync competition, the best performers fake it until they make it

Intuit Studio hosted the event Saturday at The Capitol Theatre

Ruth Krulitsky (left) and Shelby Sanford perform a Brooks & Dunn song during Intuit Studio’s Lip Sync Battle and Variety Show at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper
Come on a film journey in the outdoors with us on Feb. 4. (Photo courtesy of Wildsight Creston)

Wildsight Creston Valley to host the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

Join Wildsight for a showing on Feb. 4

Come on a film journey in the outdoors with us on Feb. 4. (Photo courtesy of Wildsight Creston)
ArtSpace members Gay Allen, Sue Binsted, Illana Camera, Nina Drew-Dzafovic, Anne Fetterly, Britney Fitch, Janet Holder, Shelly Lamb, Maggie Leal-Valias, Johanna MacRae, Alison Masters, Aum Nichol, Renee Poitras, Mallory Simon, Alison Szpak, Jaye Benoit, Marnie Temple, and Karen Tschierschwitz gathered to display their work at Tilted Brick Gallery on Friday, Jan. 13 for a group show. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

ArtSpace hosts group show at Tilted Brick Gallery

Last Friday, artists brought their talents together to host a group show…

ArtSpace members Gay Allen, Sue Binsted, Illana Camera, Nina Drew-Dzafovic, Anne Fetterly, Britney Fitch, Janet Holder, Shelly Lamb, Maggie Leal-Valias, Johanna MacRae, Alison Masters, Aum Nichol, Renee Poitras, Mallory Simon, Alison Szpak, Jaye Benoit, Marnie Temple, and Karen Tschierschwitz gathered to display their work at Tilted Brick Gallery on Friday, Jan. 13 for a group show. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Creston Concert Society starts a new season with Wind in the Barley. (Pixabay)

Creston Concert Society starts new season with Wheat in the Barley

The show will be this Saturday at Kootenay River Auditorium

Creston Concert Society starts a new season with Wind in the Barley. (Pixabay)
(From left) Jason Smith as Ebenezer Scrooge, Julia Huscroft as Pollyanna and Jade Smith as Dorothy Gale rehearsing a scene from An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas. (Photo by Brian Lawrence)

Celebrate Christmas with festive play from Footlighters

An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas will run Dec. 1-3 at Kootenay River Theatre

(From left) Jason Smith as Ebenezer Scrooge, Julia Huscroft as Pollyanna and Jade Smith as Dorothy Gale rehearsing a scene from An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas. (Photo by Brian Lawrence)
Creston Valley Blossom Singers performed Celtic Christmas in 2018. (Photo submitted)

Creston’s Blossom Valley Singers reflect on Christmas through the joy of song

A Christmas concert will be held on Dec. 10 and 11

Creston Valley Blossom Singers performed Celtic Christmas in 2018. (Photo submitted)
Enjoy the work of talented photographers at Local Colours on Nov. 26. (Submitted by Wildsight Creston Valley)

Wildsight Creston Valley to host photography show

Local Colours will be held on Nov. 26

Enjoy the work of talented photographers at Local Colours on Nov. 26. (Submitted by Wildsight Creston Valley)
Reach for the Mic winners Zavenda Blackmore, Matty Turner, and Hillaree Blackmore pose together on stage after the competition on Oct. 28. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

PHOTOS: Creston’s Reach for the Mic singers take home prizes

Finals held last Friday to a sold-out audience

Reach for the Mic winners Zavenda Blackmore, Matty Turner, and Hillaree Blackmore pose together on stage after the competition on Oct. 28. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The 7th Siding Festival of Film returns for a fourth year. (Pixabay)

7th Siding Festival of Film returns to Creston’s Tivoli Theatre

The 4th annual festival features 41 films from around the world

The 7th Siding Festival of Film returns for a fourth year. (Pixabay)