They’re still old, still funny and they can still REALLY sing…and they are sooooo back Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple, Medici’s undisputed best sell-out show of the last two summers are back for another kick at your youthful, musical memories. These guys are a high-powered comedy duo aiming directly at the funny bone of baby boomer audiences. Both of these music veterans have been performing for decades and are celebrated entertainers in their home region of the Pacific Northwest. Their two are not only achingly funny, but they also deliver the goods with a calibre of musicality of serious concert music Their hilarious floorshow has brought standing ovations from sold out shows, and there are plenty more halls, country clubs, festivals and fairs on the horizon. The humour and parody of this musical comedy duo is outrageously funny, and wielded with great skill. Kenny and Brian deliver an act tailored for all occasions that will appeal to audiences from all walks of life. Although there are plenty of unexpected laughs waiting, one thing is sure. You’ll never remember the harmony duos of the Baby Boomer generation the same way again. They play Medici’s on Saturday, August 2^nd of the long week-end the night before tenor Michael Burgess croons at our band-shell in the park. Doors open at 6:30 and Brian and Kenny open at 7:30. Tickets are $20 each and are literally flying out the door. Get one (or two) quick. You’ll remember the laughter and the joy long after the sombre memories of this summer have faded. Medici’s is at 522 Fairview Road in Oliver…250-498-2228

submitted by Marion Trimble, Fall Art Show and Sale committee

If you are an artist who finds inspiration in unexpected places and likes to represent the world creatively as you see it, then we want to see it, too.

“Dreams and Visions” is the theme of the 2014 Fall Art Show and Sale being held by the Oliver Community Arts Council. Entries from all artists are welcome, Deadline date is August 31, 2014. The 31^st annual show is an excellent opportunity to participate and showcase the unique and diverse work of local artists to a large audience.

The competition awards winners across nine categories: Watercolour, Oil, Acrylic, Fibre Art, 3-Dimensional, Photography, Other Media, and two categories for junior artists (by age group). An overall award is also given to “Best in Show”.

Art delivery, competition, public voting, reception and awards ceremony is on Saturday, October 4.

The show continues on Sunday, October 5, with a “Festival of the Grape” admission ticket.

Admission into the Community Centre for the Art Show on both days is by donation in return for a chance on a prize draw.

A change to this year’s guidelines makes it possible for artists either to sell or only to display their entries. There are a few more changes to note in this year’s show. Check out everything you need to know by downloading the Guidelines and Entry Form from the OCAC website (under “Forms” on the top banner) or by requesting them from olivercac @ gmail.com.

It’s time to awaken your imagination and share your talent with the world by revealing your “Dreams and Visions” in the Oliver Fall Art Show and Sale.

Celebrate with Wined It Up members Mikie Spillett, vocals/mandolin Ken Repkow, guitar/vocals Jim Ruhland, drums/vocals Edwin Dukes, Bass guitar/vocals as they release their new CD on Saturday July 5. Oliver’s own country-rock at its finest. ALL original music! $12 per person at the Firehall Brewery. Artist Janet West is also on site. 

Friends of the Oliver Library hosts the Summer Book Sale on Saturday July 5 from 9 am to 2 pm. Pick up your summer reading: bestsellers, gripping novels, kids books, mysteries, romances, non-fiction. 

Val Friesen shares some great deals with a customer. 

Marianne Hutterli and Brita Park staff the sales desk. Hey! Brita! Stop reading the customers’ books! 

Happy customers leave with stacks of good reads.

Photo Credit: Penelope Johnson

Photo Credits: Penelope Johnson