A New Arts Centre

Have you heard of the Omineca Arts Centre yet? Well if you haven't… you should definitely check it out. The centre is the latest cultural addition to Prince George. Located in the heart of downtown it has already hosted many art exhibits, conferences, concerts, and more.

"The Omineca Studio is a dynamic and versatile space for artists, performers, musicians and authors and poets alike. The open, storefront studio space is accommodating for exhibitions, events, workshops, performances, screenings, gatherings and readings".

The centre is  equally a place for artists of all types to showcase their work locally, and for residents to appreciate the talent that comes to, or lives in, Prince George.

For more information on Omineca Arts Centre, visit: https://www.ominecaartscentre.com/

Pride 2017

From July 6th to July 8th join the Prince George Pride Society as they host the largest pride celebrations in Northern BC.

On the 6th, at 7PM, head over to the Westwood Pub for the first ever Prince George Pride Pub Night (19+). Tickets are $20 each and includes a burger, fries, and a drink, along with many games and prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the Pine Center TD Bank or Online at https://pgpride.tickit.ca/

On the 8th, join in with the downtown Pride Parade festivities! Celebrations kick off at 10:00am and the Prince George Pride Parade leaving Veteran's Plaza at 11:00am. This free family event will have entertainment, food, market vendors, and kids activities going on until 3PM.

Don't miss out on these great, local, events! 

Anne of Green Gables

Judy Russell is back with another musical this summer! Running from July 18-29th at the Prince George Playhouse is the classic tale of an orphan girl : Anne of Green Gables.

"Rising from destitution to happiness in the farm country, Anne journeys through different adventures, both comical and heartwarming. Originating in Canada, the play left capacity audiences there to journey to London, where it opened to acclaim. It has since been revered by audiences and critics alike in New York, Tokyo, Stockholm, and Toronto. The original novel was written by L.M. Montgomery and has sold 50 million copies worldwide".

Tickets are $40.00 for Adults/ $35.00 for Children 18 & Under. You can purchase tickets at tickets.centralinteriortickets.com or at 3540 Opie Crescent.

This event is for all ages, with doors opening 30 mins before each performance. The runtime is 95 mins with a 20 min intermission. Performances are held at 7pm, along with one 2:00pm performance on July 22nd.

Volunteers Needed!

Hay Fever Music Festival is in need of some volunteers from July 21st-23rd. Help out this awesome festival, and in turn get a free weekend pass along with free meals! 

This festival features many talented bluegrass, folk, and roots musicians such as Rachelle Van Zanten, Frontal Lobotomy, and Folky Strum Strum. This all takes place just a few hours outside of Prince George in Grassy Plains, BC. 

This is a great opportunity to both help out a Northern BC festival, and to experience a festival yourself for no cost. 

Check out: https://www.ldfms.ca/volunteer for more info and to sign up.

 

 

Artswells -2017

Artswells may not be until August, but that doesn't mean it’s too early to buy tickets and plan your trip!

Artswells, a Festival of all Things Art, is taking place August 4-7th in Wells, BC (just outside Barkerville). There will be plenty of music featuring: Carole Pope, Rae Spoon, The Pack A.D, Mob Bounce along with many others. The music genres featured at this fest range from country to pop to rock to even a Balkan inspired orchestra. The list goes on! Not only will there be music galore but there will also be visual artists, dancers, workshops, and theatre performances. There is truly something for everyone.

If purchased online, tickets are $170 for Adults, $50 for Youths (aged 13-18), and free for children under 12.

For more info or to buy tickets head to www.artswells.com

Canada Day!

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Canada Day is this weekend, and there is a lot happening around the city! Here are just some of the things you can check out for Canada's 150! 

There will the annual celebrations at the Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park including: a 4'x8' birthday cake served,  7 hours of non-stop performances with wide variety of entertainers, Ethnic food concessions , and much more.

Also at the park is the Spike for Kids' Sake, a Beach Volleyball Tournament to help support local children, being put on by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George. More info and registration (for both individuals and teams) can be found HERE 

 A little farther out of town is Huble Homestead where you can experience a more traditional Dominion Day celebration.

At Spruce City Stadium there will be a Fastpitch tournament being hosted over the long weekend.  Teams in the men's division, junior men's division, and women's division will all be competing against their peers with a total of 17 teams competing.

Canada Day also jumpstarts Heatwave, a 8 day celebration of music, happening, with no charge of admission, down at the Canada Games Plaza. Check out the first performance at 7pm.

Finally, you can wrap up your day with fireworks being launched from Connaught hill at 11pm.

As you can see, you have a lot to chose from for Canada’s 150, so don't miss out!

Today's Top Wikipedia Edits: Working Rats have Mid-Life Crises Too

According to Wikipedia: 

  1. "A supervolcano is a volcano which has erupted more than 10(15)kg of ejecta."
  2. "Tasks for working rats include the sniffing of gunpowder residue, demining, acting, and animal-assisted therapy."
  3. "Repetitively stacking or lining up objects is associated with autism. What? You do realize you're calling anyone who's ever neatly compiled anything autistic, right?"
  4. "In 1999, Philip Morris ran a series of full-page advertisements in news magazines, which were aimed at parents and conveyed the 'forbidden fruit' message. They featured a bowl of fruit or a glass of milk with cookies and then had the questions, 'What else are you leaving for your kids?' and 'What else is within your kids' reach?'"

For more Wikipedia edits, tune in to WikiNews Tuesdays at 1pm and Saturdays at noon on 88.7FM.

Source: www.listen.hatnote.com

Welcome to our New Site!

As you may have noticed, CFUR is looking a little different, and that's because we have updated our website! You can still expect all the great content, including daily web posts, links to studio performances, and the ability to stream 88.7, just in a slightly new location. 

Make yourself comfortable, and we hope you enjoy it here!

 

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