Online Author Reading: Jean Teillet, The Northwest is Our Mother
Join Jean Teillet, award-winning lawyer, activist, Métis expert, the great-grand niece of Louis Riel, and accomplished visual and performing artist, for a reading from her highly- acclaimed book on the missing chapter in the narrative of the Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, The Northwest is Our Mother - The Story of Louis Riel's People, the Métis Nation. … Continue reading Online Author Reading: Jean Teillet, The Northwest is Our Mother
Night Desk: An Online Play Reading
On a dark winter night in a cheap hotel lobby, Romeo Kuchmir shares his earthy vision of the world, spinning tales about the wild 1950’s Canadian wrestling world, forbidden loves and growing up on the prairies. All the while, the young hotel clerk, the Kid, quietly scribbles down the stories. Romeo wants to be remembered, … Continue reading Night Desk: An Online Play Reading
MIKE BRYDEN’S Summertime House Concert
Join me for a FACEBOOK LIVE CHILDREN'S CONCERT, broadcasting from my house to yours! I'll be singing some my favourite songs and even a few new ones. And my chalkboard is all shined up and ready for some drawings and storytelling. Hope you can come! I'm grateful to have received funding for this event through … Continue reading MIKE BRYDEN’S Summertime House Concert
Symposium: Grassroots Activism in the Global Village
"Both in his craft and in his integrity as a human being, a writer must be political. Often he is the only conscience functioning within a country." - George Ryga: Social Responsibilities of Writers, 1971 Everything George Ryga wrote was political: whether he spoke out against Canadian government subsidy to the giant aluminum company Brascan … Continue reading Symposium: Grassroots Activism in the Global Village
Extended Play
Showcasing BC Authors and indie-folk. We’re thrilled to partner with the Summerland Branch Library for a second year to bring you an engaging mixed program of readings and music. Award-winning guests this year will include author Frances Greenslade, queer writer and performer, Michael V Smith and poet Sharon Thesen, with music from BC indie-folk artists. … Continue reading Extended Play
FRASE on the Detour Drive Show
FRASE performs an intimate live set from his home studio. A half-hour of original material streamed live on the Funk Hunters twitch channel & Fb live.
Primary Colours Concert
A concert, in person and streamed online, from Ryga Arts Festival Favourites Primary Colours: Dan Marcelino, Shae Ryga, and Sergei Ryga. New to the Okanagan music scene, Primary Colours is eager to get out and start playing for audiences valley-wide. Come catch their infectious blend of often obscure, but totally groove-ridden jams. Tickets for the … Continue reading Primary Colours Concert
Serendipity Jazz Vera Lynne Tribute and Other Favorites
Two 25 minute sets of music designed to entertain seniors in long term care facilities. The concert was recorded in my garage and features Jacqueline Lambeth (vocals), Ken Newman (piano), Bruce Mcara (bass and guitar) 1st set - 50's and 60's tunes 2nd set - War time tunes including tribute songs to Vera Lynn
Le Mo Nay: Julie Masi & Steve Soucy
Le Mo Nay (lemonay.com), the soulful duo of Julie Masi and Steve Soucy join the Ryga Arts Festival music events with their ‘sexy, soul jam’. This concert will have a small in person audience and be livestreamed online. Julie is a 6 time Juno Award winner with the successful 80s group Parachute Club, and Steve … Continue reading Le Mo Nay: Julie Masi & Steve Soucy
Author Reading: Gerry William, The Black Ship & The Woman in the Trees
Join author and educator Gerry William to hear selections from two of his novels, The Black Ship and The Woman in the Trees. Gerry is of Okanagan-Shuswap ancestry and is … Continue reading Author Reading: Gerry William, The Black Ship & The Woman in the Trees