Writing well means never having to say, ‘I guess you had to be there.’”
The great part about anniversaries is taking time to reflect. Delving into our magazine archives, we once again came face to face with the passionate people who strengthen our communities and the creative artists who fill the Valley with art, song and laughter. As we flipped through the pages, funky retro ads popped out and the colourful fabric of Okanagan life warmed us, captured in vivid photography and heartfelt words. Printed on the pages were couples saying “I do,” athletes capturing Olympic gold and volunteers opening their hearts. We also stirred up some murders, ghosts and lake monsters. Yes, Ogopogo has made his appearances many times over. Our writers tackled many issues that parents, students and seniors have faced over these 30 years—some still challenging us today. Thanks to all who have been a part of our journey; you’ll find the full archives online. Read, reflect and revel in the Okanagan life. —Editors
Vanilla Pod @ Poplar Grove
Newly opened, the Vanilla Pod Restaurant at Poplar Grove Winery is one of the Okanagan’s most gorgeously situated winery restaurants. I’m eager to try it out. Poplar Grove’s founder and executive winemaker, Ian Sutherland, and president and owner, Tony Holler, join yours truly …
Bookshelf 2012
Summer in the Okanagan means time to kick back and read. Check out these titles by Okanagan authors: Bear of a Honeymoon, by Laurie Carter; The Bridge, Don’t Look Back, by Faye Cyr; Fall of a King, by James Fuller; Financial Fitness…
Lori Mairs
Lori Mairs is an Okanagan artist who truly embraces the saying “go big or go home.” She spent the first 24 years of her adult life in service to people with developmental disabilities. But one snowy night near Christmas, at exactly midnight, she quit her job. After some discussion with her great aunt…
Wine, Music, Cowboys…
Did you know that music can influence your wine purchases? In a new study, researchers played German music in a store for a day and 73 per cent of the wine sold that day was German. The next day when French music was played…
Calvin Harris, J. Cole and Chromeo take stage at Center of Gravity
Wet Ape Productions is proud to announce its biggest lineup to date for the Monster Energy Center of Gravity 2014 at #Kelowna, #BC at City Park from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. Some of the hottest names in EDM, hip-hop and live music will be performing on...
Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre kicks off summer programs
Readings, talks, music and workshops on tap for bucolic #UBC artist retreat The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) at UBC’s Okanagan campus is hosting a series of summer celebrations in nature starting today and continuing through August. Nearly every...
UBC artists launch Northern Gateway pipeline video contest
Energy mega-project expected to draw multiple perspectives and responses A group of artists at UBC’s Okanagan campus is launching a contest for people to have their say about the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The contest is open to everyone – throughout BC, across Canada...
Calvin Harris, J. Cole and Chromeo take stage at Center of Gravity
Wet Ape Productions is proud to announce its biggest lineup to date for the Monster Energy Center of Gravity 2014 at #Kelowna, #BC at City Park from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. Some of the hottest names in EDM, hip-hop and live music will be performing on...
Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre kicks off summer programs
Readings, talks, music and workshops on tap for bucolic #UBC artist retreat The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) at UBC’s Okanagan campus is hosting a series of summer celebrations in nature starting today and continuing through August. Nearly every...
UBC artists launch Northern Gateway pipeline video contest
Energy mega-project expected to draw multiple perspectives and responses A group of artists at UBC’s Okanagan campus is launching a contest for people to have their say about the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The contest is open to everyone – throughout BC, across Canada...
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