Show me the quilts!

Swan Ice Storm Closeup

The Double O Quilters’ Townscape, an art walk of quilts, is on display in businesses and storefronts all over Oliver until April 30. Take your favourite walking buddy, get some fresh air and exercise, and view some fine fabric art.  Here’s where you can find them, north to south, and east to west, including three of our arts council business members (linked):

Dog Town Cafe, OK Falls

Tickleberry’s, OK Falls

Oliver Tourism (Information) Centre, Station Street

Echlin Insurance, Main Street

CIBC, Main Street

Beyond Bliss, Main Street

Heather’s Threadz, Main Street

OK Photo Lab, Main Street

Edward Jones Financial, Main Street

Grapevines Optical, Main Street

United Church, Kootenay Street

ReMax Realty, School Avenue

Fairview Mountain Golf Course, Golf Course Road

Christ the King Catholic Church, Spartan Avenue

Innervisions, Fairview Road

Medici’s Gelateria and Coffeehouse, Fairview Road

Pilates, Fairview Road

Town Hall, Main Street

Oliver Regional Library, Station Street

Remedy’s Pharmacy, Fairview Road

Southern Okanagan Physio, Fairview Road

Oliver Shoes, Fairview Road

Nu Beginnings, Fairview Road

Dr Leinor, Fairview Road

Firehall Bistro, Main Street

Uptown Beauty, Main Street

Dr. Noftle, Main Street

Dr. Jones, Main Street

Oliver Art Gallery, Main Street

Valley First Credit Union, Oliver Place Mall

Sears, Oliver Place Mall

Athina’s Desert Spa

Buy Low Foods, Southwinds Mall

Royal LePage,  Southwinds Mall

Expert Hearing, Southwinds Mall

Alberto’s Hwy 97

 

Photo: Ice Storm, by Joan Swan (closeup) 

Photo Credit: Penelope Johnson

Getting "warmed" up for concerts

The Oliver Community Arts Council is collaborating with Oliver Parks and Recreation to mount the Music in the Park concert series at the Community Stage (bandshell). Join us Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 through the summer. Bookings are happening now, so if you are an interested local musician, contact olivercac @ gmail.com  A night market is also planned to co-ordinate with the concerts. We welcome artists, artisans, food services, souvenirs, and farm-gate ;produce on any and all nights. Are you a vendor? Contact Oliver Parks and Rec to set up your booth.

Arts council member Firehall Brewery also amps up their Back Alley concert series, one a month from May to July. Cool off with some fantastic locally crafted suds (Holy Smoke Stout or an Ember Ale, say) while you listen to some rockin’ sounds. Tickets sold at the Firehall Bistro for $12. Check out  www.firehallbrewery.com for info on their fine products and their concerts.

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Getting “warmed” up for concerts

The Oliver Community Arts Council is collaborating with Oliver Parks and Recreation to mount the Music in the Park concert series at the Community Stage (bandshell). Join us Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 through the summer. Bookings are happening now, so if you are an interested local musician, contact olivercac @ gmail.com  A night market is also planned to co-ordinate with the concerts. We welcome artists, artisans, food services, souvenirs, and farm-gate ;produce on any and all nights. Are you a vendor? Contact Oliver Parks and Rec to set up your booth.

Arts council member Firehall Brewery also amps up their Back Alley concert series, one a month from May to July. Cool off with some fantastic locally crafted suds (Holy Smoke Stout or an Ember Ale, say) while you listen to some rockin’ sounds. Tickets sold at the Firehall Bistro for $12. Check out  www.firehallbrewery.com for info on their fine products and their concerts.

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