CFURadio Youth Academy Finishes

CFURadio Youth Academy 2017, after three awesome radio camps, is officially over!

Each of the 2 week programs allowed youths age 12-17 to learn the art of radio and, at the end, create their own show! Their show topics may have ranged from debating the act of putting pineapple on pizza to serious issues that face teenagers... but one thing was consistent across the board: each camper had learned so many new skills and they all had become quite talented radio hosts.

They were all able to run their shows by themselves, not to mention the many IDs, PSAs, sound FXs, and interviews they created leading up to show day. Both camp counselors agree that the Academy was an incredibly great, and fun, experience to watch the kids learn and grow over the 2 short weeks they got to spend with them.

Of course a huge thank you to the grants from Radiometres and Canada Summer Jobs along with our Big Thaw Sponsors: Chernoff Thompson Architects, Digital Umbrella Creative, Sound Factory, and Team Powerhouse Realty. Without this support, camp would not have been possible.

CFUR looks forward to next year, and what that camp may bring

 

 

Wax Mannequin with Scott Dunbar and Jeremy Stewart

Three performers are coming together on August 1st at Nancy O’s. Wax Mannequin is teaming up with Scott Dunbar and Jeremy Stewart to create a performance that should not be missed

Wax Mannequin is a well-travelled folk phenomenon who has had countless live performances at venues and festivals. His style has been described as "a hybrid of Bruce Cockburn and Frank Zappa" and through his music his influence seeps into the poetic heart of this country.

Scott Dunbar is a one man band who started his career by busking in the streets of Montréal. He is a singer who accompanies himself with accordion, guitar, and a wide variety of eclectic percussion pieces. Everything from a suitcase to a rusted chain is used to create his signature sound that is unmistakable and has captivated audiences both live and online.

Jeremy Stewart is a poet, musician, and community arts organizer. On top of being an integral part of the Prince George Arts community he has performed at music festivals all over BC with his band The Cottonweeds, toured Canada with his rock band Jeremy Stewart & the Rest, and toured as lead guitarist with Juno nominee Marcel Gagnon.

It is only $10 to check out all three of these performers, and the show starts at 8PM.

Artswells is Coming Up!

If you're looking to be apart of a great experience, Artswells,is still happening from August 4th to 7th

There have been multiple festivals in the region that have unfortunately been forced to cancel due to the wildfires raging across BC. Both organizers and performing artists are very grateful that the festival is able to go ahead, and that Hwy 97 has opened up allowing visitors to arrive from both the North and South.

The festival features 12 stages, 120 musicians, 10 theatre acts, 20 artists, and heaps of locally made food. In general ... a pretty amazing time.

For more info, or to buy tickets check out: http://www.artswells.com/

Wildfire Evacuee Comedy Fundraiser

Tomorrow, on July 28th come and laugh it up! Forget your worries and take in a night of comedy and music at Artspace.

The comedic talents of Jon White, Virginia O'Dine and Brian Majore will be featured along with the musical talents of Marcel Gagnon, Raghu Lokanathan, Amanda Morgan and more.

Ticket price is $20, and evacuees get in free for this all age event. There will also be food and drinks sold at the cash bar.

All donations go the the local Salvation Army, helping to feed the evacuees! Don't miss out on this night that won't fail to make you laugh.

 

Big Squeeze 2017

Whats better than lemonade? How about lemonade that will support multiple mentoring programs within our community?

The Big Squeeze is a fun day that allows for some friendly competition between businesses as teams that have registered set up their lemonade stand to sell their "secret recipe lemonade" by donation to the community.

This event was created by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2013 and has exploded! There are over 20 teams spread around Prince George, competing to sell the most lemonade or have the best tasting recipe.

On August 2nd make sure to find your favourite businesses' stand and grab some lemonade! 

 

Athabasca Barnburner

This Thursday head over to Nancy O's to check out Athabasca Barnburner, a band thats not quite rock and not quite folk.

This ‘of old’ trio’s live performance is unforgettable. Inasmuch the unpredictable antics and energy of their frontman embodies a folk Jim Morrison

They turn every dance floor into a full on hootenanny by singings songs of the bible, the bottle, and everything in-between.

There is $5 cover charge and the party starts at 8:30pm

 

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