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Trees in Ink II - Jane Murray

Whazzup at Pynelogs: Catch Pynelogs’ latest show

Yet another successful art show has come to a close down at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Trees in Ink II - Jane Murray
Don't miss the stunning glass art by Leslie Rowe-Israelson on display at Pynelogs from August 15.

World-class glass at Pynelogs will delight

An incredible opportunity awarded to glass artist Leslie Rowe-Israelson has resulted in some rare glass work...

Don't miss the stunning glass art by Leslie Rowe-Israelson on display at Pynelogs from August 15.
The Artym Gallery is excited to present the work of internationally-renowned Russian painter Maya Eventov.

The story behind the making of an artist

The Artym Gallery has been open in Invermere for over 10 years...

The Artym Gallery is excited to present the work of internationally-renowned Russian painter Maya Eventov.
A cream and sugar set created at the Sandpiper Studio in WIndermere

Tour the culture of the Columbia Basin

Another opportunity to lose oneself in the imaginative work of local creative minds is quickly coming up.

A cream and sugar set created at the Sandpiper Studio in WIndermere
Halifax-based singer/songwriter Morgan MacDonald comes to Strands Old House Restaurant on Thursday (August 2).

A musical wander Back to Wilderness at Strands

Droves of people head to the Columbia Valley each year to get a taste of the idyllic mountain lifestyle...

Halifax-based singer/songwriter Morgan MacDonald comes to Strands Old House Restaurant on Thursday (August 2).
Local potter Pauline Newhouse has her work on display at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre in Invermere. Newhouse only shows her work once a year so this is a not-to-be-missed exhibit.

The magic of Moroccan tagines

For over 40 years, local potter Pauline Newhouse has been exploring the world of stoneware at her home near Lake Lillian.

Local potter Pauline Newhouse has her work on display at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre in Invermere. Newhouse only shows her work once a year so this is a not-to-be-missed exhibit.
The landscapes of artist Donna Deschenes will be on display at site number five of this year's Tour of the Arts taking place this Sunday (August 5).

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site No. 5

Tour of the Arts artist Donna Deschenes has had no shortage of beautiful landscapes to paint and illustrate.

The landscapes of artist Donna Deschenes will be on display at site number five of this year's Tour of the Arts taking place this Sunday (August 5).
The expressive landscapes of Columbia Valley artist Denise Lemaster will be on display at a special Artist in Residence showing at a private home in Panorama on August 4. All are welcome to attend.

Panorama home hosts ‘In Our Own Backyard’

A group of local art lovers dedicated to promoting the Columbia Valley as a destination art market have organized a unique annual event.

The expressive landscapes of Columbia Valley artist Denise Lemaster will be on display at a special Artist in Residence showing at a private home in Panorama on August 4. All are welcome to attend.
The second annual Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival features nearly a dozen classically trained musicians.

Chamber Music Festival shares classical strains

The Columbia Valley will be awash with the tender tones of strings and woodwinds this August .

The second annual Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival features nearly a dozen classically trained musicians.
Vancouver-based band

Whaazup at Pynelogs: Zany sounds by Cronin

Vancouver-based band, Sean Cronin’s Very Good, will be appearing at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Tuesday (July 31).

Vancouver-based band
Tara Mercer

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site No. 4

The force of gravity is not generally regarded as an artistic tool...

Tara Mercer
July 20

Summerlude begins

The Columbia Valley Summerlude festivities kicked off with the always well-received Pynestock concert.

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July 20
The work by Canadian artist Angela Morgan

Whimsical welcomed at Artym

It is always a pleasure for the Artym Gallery to bring Angela Morgan — the Canadian painting sensation — to Invermere.

The work by Canadian artist Angela Morgan
Bloom (Rebirth) by Joshua Estabrooks

Whazzup at Pynelogs-Innovation-inspired

As summer finally greets the Columbia Valley, things down here at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre have been heating up for months.

Bloom (Rebirth) by Joshua Estabrooks
Cranbrook artist Marilyn Oliver will have her work displayed at site number three during the Tour of the Arts.

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site no. 3

Her ability to embrace spontaneity is readily apparent in Marilyn Oliver's eye-catching art.

Cranbrook artist Marilyn Oliver will have her work displayed at site number three during the Tour of the Arts.
Artist Carney Oudendag is one of the many featured artists in Invermere's annual Tour of the Arts taking place this year on August 5.

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site no. 2

This is the second instalment of a five-part series on the Tour of the Arts.

Artist Carney Oudendag is one of the many featured artists in Invermere's annual Tour of the Arts taking place this year on August 5.
Kyra Warren sings to a sold-out crowd at last year's PyneStock. This year's concert takes place Wednesday

Whazzup at Pynelogs: PyneStock

Pynelogs highly anticipated annual concert showcase is back for its eighth year.

Kyra Warren sings to a sold-out crowd at last year's PyneStock. This year's concert takes place Wednesday
Vancouver-based Whiskey Chief will be bringing their high energy party music to the Hoodstock music festival in Fairmont on July 14.

Happy to be at Hoodstock

Vancouver band can't wait to play valley music festival.

Vancouver-based Whiskey Chief will be bringing their high energy party music to the Hoodstock music festival in Fairmont on July 14.
The wildly popular Vancouver-based vaudeville caberet band Maria in the Shower will be making an appearance at the first-ever Steamboat music festival on Saturday (July 7).

A closer look: Steamboat Mountain Music Festival

An interview with Steamboat festival artistic director Larry Newman.

The wildly popular Vancouver-based vaudeville caberet band Maria in the Shower will be making an appearance at the first-ever Steamboat music festival on Saturday (July 7).
Cranbrook artist Tracie Truscott is just one of a number of featured artists during the annual Invermere Tour of the Arts.

Tour of the Arts with The Valley Echo: Site no. 1

This is the first instalment of a five-part series on the Tour of the Arts, Invermere’s annual art gala taking place on Sunday, August 5.

Cranbrook artist Tracie Truscott is just one of a number of featured artists during the annual Invermere Tour of the Arts.