The Oliver Sagebrushers are mounting a new show this month at Medici’s. The theme is Abstract Art.  This art form, not being as easy as it would appear, was recently demystified to the Sagebrushers under the tutelage of Tara Hovanes in a 2-day workshop.  Club members came up with some excellent examples and are eager to show their works along with Tara, who will be the Featured Artist. The show runs from mid March to the end of April.  All the pieces for your viewing pleasure, while enjoying a great Medici cappuccino, are for sale.  It should be noted there won’t be an Opening Reception for this show.

News blog publisher Jack Bennest has also opened his Oliver Daily News office space at 6237 Main Street to include a new gallery this spring. The “Dodge” building is currently home to the S.O Chamber of Commerce, the S.O. Immigrant and Community Services office, and Edward Jones.  The building boasts some great wall space.

“Most of the walls at “the Gallery” are full and interest is high to hang fine art and photography,” says Jack. “We will say “drop in” once all the artists have agreed on their schedule.”

The public can expect a formal opening later in March. Contact jackbennest @ gmail.com for more information.

You know where the beer is brewed. You know where the Back Alley Concerts rock. But now it’s time to grow.

The Firehall Brewery kicks off a crowdfunding campaign on March 16 to fund the construction of a new Beer Shop and Social Room at the historic Firehall. Same great beer, same great music. Now just bigger. And friendly crowdier.

To give this project a financial boost, you have one month to pledge. Between March 16 and April 15, go online to   www.kickstarter.com/firehallbrewery 

Friday Night Live, a night of great live music and entertainment is BACK this Friday March 4th at 7:00 p.m. The beer is cold and the music IS of course always sooooo HOT!

Two weeks ago the incredible Kenny Blues Boss Wayne took to our stage with his ‘oh so tight’ band and simply killed us all. He brought our local phenom Chase Alaric into the fold for an insane Boogie Woogie number. The place was crammed full of you good people.. The night was perfect.

Our next BIG night is Friday March 18^{th  :} ~~ the South Okanagan Music Revue III featuring 4 super acts from the great pool of Valley talent in our midst….

Back to this week!!! Marcel McMorneau will of course be our host. Our great local stable of talented great artists is becoming huge…it’s still growing and we have room for YOU. Come hang out with Leann and Rod( who re not going to be there actually but are turning their mayoralty duties over to Jill and Helene).. Bring your music, your instrument and your voice and become part of the night sounds. We crank up the music shortly after 7:00. The music is huge…Tons of talent…all we need is you! .

We are licensed. We have beer, wine, coffees with a kick and our usual great gelato and snacks, sweet treats and of course…our great host Marcel Who Walks 500!. Medici’s this Friday March 4th at 7:00 p.m. at 522 Fairview Road. 250-498-2228.

Pamela Woolner, Community Heritage Manager since March 11, 2014, is regretfully stepping down from her executive position with the Oliver and District  Heritage Society. She is returning to Ontario, where she has secured a new position.

Her letter expresses her enjoyment during her stay in Oliver:

I am very sad to tell you that my time with the Society is rapidly coming to a close. …  I have treasured my time in Oliver and enjoyed meeting the people and learning the history of the area. It is so unique!

” The Board is already working hard to find my replacement and I’m sure things will go very smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me before I go. Julianna, our Collections Manager, will be available to you after that date until the new Executive Director starts. She will be checking all the e-mail and phones.

“I hope you will continue to support your Heritage Society as they are working very hard on the community’s behalf. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

Yours, Pamela Woolner
Community Heritage Manager

Oliver and District Heritage Society

Box 847, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

250-498-4027
info @ oliverheritage.ca

www.oliverheritage.ca