Calendar of Events

Creative Wooden Quilt Fundraiser
Artists are requested to donate a painted, appliquéd, 8” x 8” wooden “patch” on theme of ‘The Great Outdoors’ for Creative Wooden Quilt Fundraiser to support expansion / renovation of Centre 64.
Pick up prepared blocks at Centre 64. For more information call 427-4919.

Centre 64 - Regional Invitational Exhibit

November 4, 2008 – November 31, 2008

The Kimberley Arts Council at Centre 64 has invited artists from surrounding communities to exhibit in our gallery. This exhibit provides a unique opportunity to see what artists from other areas have been creating.

Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 7pm - 9pm

Join us for an evening of art, conversation, snacks an refreshments

Wildsight's One Planet Film Series Begins November 20, 2008

Wildsight's One Planet Film Series begins the 08/09 season on November 20 with whaledreamers, a visually stunning film that offers a glimpse into rarely seen tribal cultures, and passionately explores the connection between the subtle elegance of these "mothers of the sea" and peoples around the world who continue to honour a powerful spiritual connection with the whale. Intertwining incredible underwater footage with ancient legend, whaledreamers examines the complex past and challenging future of human civilization. 7:30 pm, Centre 64, Kimberley, admission free or by donation, runtime: 83 minutes.

Kimberley Home Grown Coffee House

8pm Sat Nov 22/08 doors open at 7:30pm

tickets $7.00 at Black Bear Books and Video and Kimberley Music Store

The line up for Home grown coffee house includes, Brenda O'Keefe; Marta Zeegers & Tim Plait; Tom Martin, Craig Hillman, Grant Smith,& Emilio Regina; Kaity Brown & Rea Jacques; Bill St Amand, John Gerlitz, Mike Hepner; Melissa Martin

Creative Finds ~An Artisan Boutique

Tables Still Available

FRIDAY, November 28, 2008, 4pm - 8pm & Saturday, November 29, 2008, 10am - 5pm

Kimberley Arts Council wishes to host a Pre-Christmas shopping event where local and regional artisans can network, display, and sell their fine craft. This two-day event is intended as a venue for fine artists, artisans, and individuals to display their craft in the friendly environment of Centre 64. Artists are requested to be present or have a representative for both days and have an individual at their booth at all times. Should an artist need assistance, arrangements can be made with the Arts Council. The booth fee is $25 for Kimberley Arts Council Members and $45 for non-members.

For more information and to register please contact the Kimberley Arts Council at (250) 427-4919.

“Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol”

Presented by The Off Centre Players (formerly Kimberley Community Theatre)

Tuesday, December 2nd thru Saturday December 6th, 7:30pm at Kimberley’s Centre 64

Tickets are $12 for youth and $14 for adults. Seniors are offered a $2 discount on Tuesday and Wednesday performances. Tickets are available at the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Lotus Books in Cranbrook.

A portion of the show’s profits will be donated to the Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank.

The Sullivan Mine & Railway Historical Society Presents

Muck – Kimberley and Its History

A Film by Kevin Shepit

Premier Showing

On the Big Screen in HD

McKim Theatre

Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Also Showing:

Men of the Deeps Underground

A Few Accordions Short of a Record

Frame Grabs from Muck

Volunteers Wanted

The Kimberley Arts Council is seeking volunteers for Arts Programming Delivery in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Literary Arts. We are also looking for volunteers in the area of Critical Operations Support including Finance & Revenue, Facility Maintenance, Marketing & Communications, Membership & Volunteers and the Arts on the Edge Festival. To volunteer for the Kimberley Arts Council please complete the attached volunteer form and return it in a sealed envelope marked- Volunteer Coordinator-Confidential. For more information on volunteering for the Kimberley Arts Council please contact us at (250) 427-4919 or email us at kimberleyarts@cyberlink.bc.ca