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CFURadio Youth Academy - Tuning in on July 2nd!
Good Afternoon!
CFURadio is very excited to announce their 4th annual Youth Academy!!! This camp for youth aged within 14-18 aims to teach teens about podcasting, radio, and media. It is a great summertime opportunity to spend time with positive adult mentors and get adjusted to the world of media!
The camp will run from July 2nd - August 23rd. We're taking registrants now.
Please see the attached press release for more info.
For details contact either:
Kate Partridge: cfur_hello@cfur.ca - Community Outreach Coordinator
Ian Gregg: stationmanager@cfur.ca - Station Manager
Website: www.cfur.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFURfm
Thank you!
Big Shiny Tunes Tribute Show
It’s no secret that bringing back the late 90s-early 2000s had a couple hiccups in order for a nostalgic night to appear in PG. But here we are, in the afterglow of a certainly sick show that couldn’t have happened without the help of Omineca Arts Centre, our beloved local musicians, volunteers and audience participants. (And of course our sponsors who made the silent auction a treasure trove!)
Another big hand goes to our fearless leader/Community Outreach Coordinator, Kate, who spearheaded this amazing idea of hers! WOW. If you’d like to see the full photo set of this night head on over to our facebook!
CFUR in 2019
CFUR would like to wish everyone a prosperous 2019!
Is there such a thing as wishing a belated Happy New Year? In any case, this is the week that our staff is back in office and our beloved volunteers are well underway in their studies and daily schedules.
You can expect to be hearing some fresh Canadian content on our radio waves so be sure to tune in anew! If you don’t have a New Year’s resolution, you can make following us on Facebook an easily achieved goal.
Speaking of which, if you already follow us on FB you might have seen our photos from the Rachelle Van Zanten album release show with The Brain Porter at The Croft! If not, this post will serve as a retrospective for that glorious night in December 2018. That’s what the first month of the year is all about, isn’t it?
Thanks to everyone who came out that night to share in this amazing show! May 2019 bring more events like this one!
Fencing Club Pub Night
UNBC Fencing Club is hosting a pub night on October 13th! Tickets will be available in Wintergarden soon!
Downtown Summerfest
Downtown Prince George's Summerfest is back for another year with even more entertainment, activities, and of course...food!
Join thousands on July 16th in front of City Hall to participate in kids activities, grab a bite to eat from the food pavilion, and take in live entertainment from talented local bands.
You can experience mystical magic with Dr Von Houligan's Carnival of Calamities , ride a train, play games, shop at the exhibitor alley, or check out the butterfly house.
Food tickets for the pavilion can be purchased at Tourism Prince George and Canadian Western Bank.
Everything starts at 11am and events will going on until 5pm. Summerfest is always a hit, and this year will be no exception.
Heatwave - For Canada's 150
Make some noise for Canada’s 150th birthday with an 8-day music festival at Canada Games Plaza!
Beginning the evening of July 1, with the French Connection, Andino Suns, and Delhi 2 Dublin, there will be 8 days of lunchtime and evening concerts down at the Canada games plaza. Presented by the Prince George Folkfest Society, this “Heatwave” of music and culture will gather people from across Northern BC to celebrate Canadian culture, history, and diversity.
The concerts showcase regional, provincial, and national performers representing the best of Canadian music in a variety of genres. Every performance is free to attend. For more info on the performers click here
Heatwave is part of the City of PG – Canada 150 Project that includes the Canada 150 Patchwork Mural and Canada 150 Mosaic. Full details can be found at here.
Métis Day and Fathers Day Show and Shine
The Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park will be the place to be on Sunday June 18th, with two awesome annual events happening on the same day! Starting at 10am and going until 4pm the annual Father's day show and shine presented by the Crusin Classics Car Club. Walk through acres of lawn with classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, trucks of all sizes and more! There will also be numerous food vendors, so bring your appetite.
Also at the park will be the annual Métis Day hosted by the Prince George Métis Community Association. The opening ceremony is at 11am, and events will going throughout the entire day. There will be: a kiddies park, jiggers, crafters, music, food booths, and a feature performance by Raynie and the Barn Dance Boys.
Everyone is welcome, and admission is free to both events.
Feature Image: PGCitizen
The Burying Ground
If you're looking for something to do tomorrow (June 9th) , consider checking out the The Burying Ground , playing at the Legion. They are an upbeat blues string band that brings the fire of punk to the technical prowess and distinct sounds of early blues, country and jazz masters as Blind Blake, Bessie Smith, Gary Davis, Jimmie Rodgers and many others. This trio, featuring Woody Forster on guitar and vocals, Devora Laye on washboard, saw, and vocals along with Joseph Lubinsky-Mast on upright bass, just released their newest album, and play a mix of original material alongside reinvented older songs. They strive to create a lively and gritty sound that is reminiscent of the music of the juke joints and jazz halls of the 1920s and '30s.
The doors open at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm. As well, the cover fee for this performance is $10.
If you’re in the mood for blues, go check out The Burying Ground tomorrow night!