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  • Apr 17
    9 am to 9 pm
  • Pine Centre Mall
    Prince George

Prince George

Volunteer Fair

An exhibition of services provided by Non-Profit organizations -Exhibits, Mall Walk, Little People, Mini-Olympics and Shelter Box Display.

  • Jo Nore, Program Manager
  • Volunteer Prince George
  • 250-564-0224
  • website
  • Jun 2–Jun 27
  • Smithers Art Gallery
    1425 Main Street
    Smithers

Smithers

Lindsay Read Exhibition

"A Portrait of the Bowron Lakes", paintings by Lindsay Read.

  • Sarah Deagle
  • Smithers Art Gallery
  • 250-847-3898
  • website
  • Jul 17–Jul 19
    10 am-5 pm
  • Railway & Forestry Museum
    850 River Rd.
    Prince George

Prince George

Friends of Thomas Days

  • Virginia Kaun
  • Railway & Forestry Museum
  • 250-563-7351
  • website
  • Aug 31–Apr 30
    7:30 pm
  • Terrace Academy of Music
    3rd Floor 4722 Lakelse Ave.
    Terrace, BC

Terrace, BC

Pacific Northwest Music Festival

Planning has already begun for the upcoming 45th annual Pacific Northwest Music Festival. The regular monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Many hands have helped to make this event the success that it is. Could you lend a hand? Please come and volunteer your talents at the next meeting!

  • Fiona Robertson
  • Pacific Northwest Music Festival
  • 250-635-9089
  • website
  • Sep 14–Mar 31
    7 - 9:30 pm
  • Kiti K'Shan Primary School
    corner of Graham & Eby
    Terrace

Terrace

Skeena Square Dancers start their season at a new location

Dances every Monday night until April. Instruction for beginners is from 7 to 8 pm.

  • Diana Penner
  • Skeena Squares
  • 250-638-1626
  • Dec 1–Apr 1
  • Ice House Gallery
    unit 190-215 Cow Bay Road
    Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert

Legacy & Lace

The Ice House Gallery is hosting a regional art show, May 1st – May31st 2010, to be a part of Prince Rupert’s 100th year celebration. Prince Rupert is also holding a reunion in that month. We are calling all artists, using all mediums, from the Queen Charlotte Islands to Telkwa, to participate.

  • Pam Mahoney
  • Northcoast Artist Co-op
  • 250-624-4546
  • website
  • Jan 13–Dec 12
    7:30 pm
  • Mountain View Assembly
    Viewmont Road
    Smithers

Smithers

Handel's Messiah rehearsals

Weekly rehearsals start Wednesday,January 13,2010 with the exception of spring break in March and summer months. Rehearsals at Mountain View Assembly but the 4 performances will be Dec 9-12, 2010 at the Della Herman Theater. No auditions for the choir, solo auditions TBA. For more information contact Sharon Carrington, scmusic@telus.net

  • Sharon Carrington
  • BVCAC
  • 250-847-2675
  • Feb 12–Mar 27
  • Kitimat Museum & Archives
    293 City Centre
    Kitimat

Kitimat

Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art – Student Exhibition

Northwest Community College created the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art to honour, recognize and continue the legacy of Haida artist Freda Diesing. The school brings nations together in the pursuit of higher education, and sets new standards for aspiring artists. The School offers the First Nations Fine Arts program, instructed and mentored by world-renowned artists Dempsey Bob (Tahltan/Tlingit), Stan Bevan Tahltan/Tlingit/Tsimshian), and Ken McNeil (Tahltan/Tlingit/Nisga'a). The Kitimat Museum & Archives is proud to host an exhibition of work by First Year Certificate students.

  • Angela Eastman
  • Kitimat Museum & Archives
  • 250 632 8950
  • website
  • Mar 5–Mar 27
  • Terrace Art Gallery
    4610 park Ave.
    Terrace

Terrace

Winter Sports 2010 Art Exhibit

A group art exhibition depicting winter sports from both the past and present.

  • Ava Haw
  • Terrace Art Association
  • 250-638-8884
  • website
  • Mar 5–Mar 27
  • Terrace Art Gallery
    4610 Park Ave.
    Terrace

Terrace

Northern Forms

Featuring the work of First Nation students from the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.

  • Mar 12–Mar 14
  • CN Centre
    2187 Ospika Blvd
    Prince George

Prince George

Prince George Spring Home Show

Prince George's Spring Home Show featuring an exciting array of new services and products. ADMISSION IS FREE!

  • Ticketmaster
  • 250-614-9100
  • website
  • Mar 13–Mar 14
  • East Boulder/Corya Creek

Backcountry skiing Corya Creek/East Boulder

Overnight ski trip to spectacular backcountry ski area. Call ahead.

  • Ben Heemskerk
  • Alpine Club of Canada Bulkley Skeena Chapter
  • 250-847-1422
  • website
  • Mar 18
  • Tamitik
    400 City Centre
    Kitimat

Kitimat

Snow Valley Skating Club Year End Ice Show

Snow Valley Skating Club year end ice show.

  • Mar 19–Mar 20
    11 am - 7 pm
  • old Gone Hollywood store
    # 1 - 3830 2nd Ave
    Smithers

Smithers

Gala Spring Book Sale

SPRING GALA BOOK SALE. The Friends of the Smithers Public Library is holding a Gala Book Sale. What makes this Book Sale special? The Friends have invited local authors and musicians. The authors will be available to sign and sell books and answer questions while musicians perform, making your book browsing unique. As well as books, record albums, videos and magazines will also be for sale. All items have been generously donated from community members and proceeds will go toward building our new library. Make sure to drop by and pick up some great reads at even greater prices (all sales by donation) and be entertained by local talent. It will be held Friday, March 19 from 11 am to 7 pm and Saturday, March 20 from 10 am to 2 pm or until the books are gone.

  • Racey Therrien, Library Director,
  • Smithers Public Library
  • 250 847 3043
  • website
  • Mar 19–Mar 21
  • Tamitik & Kitimat Ice Rink
    400 City Centre
    Kitimat

Kitimat

Old Timers Hockey League Tournament

  • 250-632-8955
  • Mar 19–Mar 21
  • CN Centre
    2187 Ospika Blvd
    Prince George

Prince George

RV Show

See the best, newest, and brightest RV's of the year!

  • Ticketmaster
  • 250-614-9100
  • website
  • Mar 20
  • Mount Elizabeth Theatre
    1491 Kingfisher Ave.
    Kitimat

Kitimat

Daniel Bolshoy

A talented artist with a wonderful stage presence will delight audiences as he makes his guitar sing like a human voice.

  • Micheal Jeffery/President
  • Kitimat Concert Association
  • 250-632-4008
  • website
  • Mar 20
  • Glacier Gulch

Ice Climbing Glacier Gulch

Ice climbing in the twin falls area from easy to hard climbs. Call early as dates may change due to avalanche or weather.

  • Len Vanderstar
  • Alpine Club of Canada Bulkley Skeena Chapter
  • 250-847-9729
  • website
  • Mar 20
    7:30 pm
  • Valemount Community Theatre
    Ash St.
    Valemount

Valemount

August

Combining their unique blend of folk, country, bluegrass and pop. Their intimate presentation is uplifting, humorous, heart-warming and insightful - makes you laugh, makes you cry. When AUGUST comes around, it's time to sit back and enjoy the music"

  • Valemount Arts and Cultural Society
  • website
  • Mar 23
    7:30 pm
  • Town of Smithers Municipal Office
    1027 Aldous Street
    Smithers

Smithers

Smithers Official Community Plan - Public Hearing

A Public Hearing is scheduled to take place on March 23rd, 2010 for the new Smithers Official Community Plan. Visit www.smithers.ca for more information.

  • Alison Walker, Planner
  • Town of Smithers
  • (250) 847-1600
  • website
  • Mar 25
    6:30 pm
  • CN Centre
    2187 Ospika Blvd.
    Prince George

Prince George

Hedley

Stereos with special guests Faber Drive, Stereos, and Fefe Dobson.

  • Ticketmaster
  • 250-614-9100
  • website
  • Mar 26–Mar 28
  • CN Centre
    2187 Ospika Blvd
    Prince George

Prince George

ATV & Motorcycle Show

Spring into high gear with the Northern BC's largest ATV & Motorcycle Show!

  • 250-614-9100
  • Mar 27
    9:30 am
  • Riverlodge
    654 Columbia Ave.
    Kitimat

Kitimat

Community Fun Run

Course lengths: 1K, 3K, 5K.

  • 250-632-8970
  • Mar 27
  • Galleon, Hyland, Cronin in Babine Park

Back country ski trip in the Babines

Backcountry ski day trip for excellent views and good turns. Call early as dates may shift.

  • Brian Hall
  • Alpine Club of Canada Bulkley Skeena Chapter
  • 250-847-3855
  • website
  • Apr 2–May 1
  • Terrace Art Gallery
    4610 Park Ave.
    Terrace

Terrace

Portals

A group show of creative expressions which symbolizes womens inner journey and everyday lives.

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