A pair of young singer/songwriter students from Quesnel are coming to Cafe Voltaire tonight for the weekly Friday Night Mics showcase. Come see Jenaya and Brodey perform their unique styles of relaxed, folksy original music. Admission is free, showtime is 8 p.m.
Tonight at Shiraz: Jack Van Somer, then Exit Glow on Saturday night. Their stage also has Barefoot Caravan on July 2, The Charlotteers on July 3 and Ocean Of Drums by the Tympana Percussion Society on July 4.
Texture & Light, an electronica-indie rock trio from the Sunshine Coast is making its Prince George debut on July 23. Catch them at Nancy O's as they stop in during their Kispiox Music Festival headliner's trip. The show includes opening act FirewoodPoetry, a lush electronica act from Saltspring Island.
On July 4 catch local pop-punk band The Statistics at Nancy O's. Showtime is 9 p.m.
Starting on Thursday, the Prince George Public Library will be offering guided tours of the historic downtown core. Interesting features and buildings will be highlighted along with some great stories from the unique and often quirky early days of the city. Join our guide, UNBC History student Deanna Foster, as she shares stories and facts - and answers your questions.
Tours will run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. All tours take about 1 hour to complete. All tours are free. To book a private tour or for more information, please call us at 563-9251, ext. 119 or check out our website at http://www.pgpl.ca/walkingtour
The Hart Pioneer Centre welcomes classic country band Special Delivery on Saturday at 8 p.m. for a dance. Tickets are $10 at the door. Refreshments included. All those 19-plus are welcome. Call 250-962-6712 for information.
Two of Toronto's best underground indie acts are coming to Nancy O's for a double-bill on Tuesday night. Rachael Cardiello & the Warm Electric Winter together with The James Burrows Band will share the stage starting at 8 p.m. You get both bands for $10.
The dates have been announced for the 8th Annual Salmon Valley Women's Festival at the Rockin' River Resort. Women are invited from Aug. 14-16 for "a fun, supportive and uplifting weekend" of entertainment, workshops, spiritual exploration and more. Call Robyn at 250-640-3363 for information. New this year: all-gender youth day for those aged 10-17 on Aug. 13.
Two Rivers Gallery is recruiting knitters for the Yarn Bomb Squad. As part of the celebrations of Prince George's 100th anniversary, 2RG is assembling this squad to knit sweaters for trees. The plan is to decorate 100 trees with colourful yard adornments, which is a worldwide activity proven to enliven and add humour to any urban space. Full details are at www.tworiversgallery.ca, or drop by the 2RG during Open Make (every Thursday, 5-9 p.m.) for info and supplies.
Life Lessons Fine Arts is holding a Kidz Art Workshop this July at their studio space (201-2414 Queensway Street). Acclaimed artist Peter George is the special instructor. Entitled "Self Discovery" this four-day arts exploration offers two age groups (9-12 and 13-15) for $200. Kids will learn symbolic self portraits, positive relationship art examinations, cultural expressions, and strengthening self-identity through cultural mosaic. Call 250-552-0090 for more information.
Group or private sewing lessons are available by Kay Brookes. Learn this textile art whether you are at the beginner level, need a refresher, have a specific project or have tailoring to do. Maximum six students per session (must provide your own sewing machine). For more information contact Brookes at 250-563-3855 or email geokay@shaw.ca.
Cafe Voltaire (inside Books & Company) holds Coffeehouse Sundays each weekend. Come down for live music from 2-6 p.m. Every week hereafter has a host and variety of acts that could include you! For more information contact Lisa at 778-349-7136 or look up Books & Company on Facebook.
Classic rock legends Journey are coming to Prince George on July 15. This is a band with worldwide sales close to 90 million records, making them one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, on the strength of megahits like Don't Stop Believin', Faithfully, Open Arms, Chains and many more. They are the city's featured musical guests on July 15 during centennial homecoming events.
On July 16 at the Coast Inn of the North, come see Ying'hentzit (Rejuvenation) First Nations Arts Gala. This joint presentation of the Two Rivers Gallery and Carrier Sekani Family Services is a charitable evening dedicated to the preservation of indigenous art skills. Tickets are $100 or $900 for a table of 10. A live auction is included with this gala dinner. Tickets are available at Studio 2880.
Legendary musician John Fogerty makes his return to Prince George for his 1969 Tour. This tour celebrates the extraordinary year in which Fogerty wrote and produced three seminal albums with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Their list of hits that year included Born On The Bayou, Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son, Willy And The Poor Boys, and many more. Fogerty revives the soundtrack of our lives on July 26 at CN Centre.
Country rising star Lisa Nicole has a solo show at Art Space on July 29. The feisty singer-songwriter from the Kootenays has already toured across Canada, been featured at a Canadian Country Music Awards showcase, and won a pair of music industry awards (Album of the Year and Best Country Act at the 2014 Kootenay Music Awards) since the release of her debut EP entitled It Got Ugly. Tickets for her P.G. show are $12 available now at Books & Company.
Bringing Canada back to a powerful time in rock music and national culture, The Tragically Hip return to Prince George on Sept. 26 for their new journey called The Fully And Completely Tour. It looks back to the launch of some of their - and Canada's - biggest hits. This marks the peak of CN Centre's 20th anniversary celebrations while at the same time the city is turning 100 years old.
Two of Canada's biggest country male soloists ever are working together for a single night of dust and dirt. Paul Brandt and Dean Brody will share the headlines at CN Centre on Sept. 29 as they hit 21 cities across Canada on their Road Trip Tour. They're throwing in reigning Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year Jess Moskaluke as an added bonus.
Jason Aldean, one of country music's biggest current stars, will be lighting up the CN Centre stage on Oct. 6. He is bringing special guest country stars Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr with him, as well as country beat mixer Dee Jay Silver.
Two of the names most associated with putting the fun in to music are coming together to Prince George. On Oct. 19 Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea) opens the show and Barenaked Ladies close the show on a night of hits, laughs and good times.
