38th Annual Western Canadian Basketball Tournament Final Tonight!!!!!!

Well Kelowna...it was a crushing blow tonight. Kelowna Owls were defeated by the Burnaby South Rebels 81-69. I know it's tough to take but you had a fantastic tournament Kelowna! I watched the Semi's and the Final and I was thrilled to be there. Video's and pics to follow later...

38th Annual Western Canadian Basketball Tournament Final Tonight!!!!!!

        

                 Burnaby South Rebels 

                               VS

 

          

          Kelowna Owls 

  

Saturday, Feb 5, 7:45 PM

Kelowna IITS Midget “A” Jr. Rockets

8^th Annual MLK Invitational Female Hockey Tournament Champions!!

Congratulations girls !! This tournament takes place in San Jose California 

Click here for the website and tournament details

Peewee Tier 1 Jr. Rockets

Congratulations to the Peewee Tier 1 Jr. Rockets on capturing the Gold Medal at the Phoenix MLK Invitational Tournament.

Yes this was last month (Jan 14-17) but I just found out about it.  

Click here for all the "past" details. Hehe

O'Flannigan's Superbowl Party

Come and join us for the Superbowl Party and win some cool door prizes. There will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 draw and a football pool. Proceeds will go to Cystic Fibrosis. Doors open at 1:00 P.M.  The drink specials will be:

Hi-balls - $3.75 for a single and $5.75 for a double.
Bottles of Budweiser - $4.75
Glasses of wine - $4.25
Palm Bay Coolers - $ 4.75
Also, enjoy O'flannigan's great menu!

2011 Haywood Noram Western Canadian Telemark Championships

The 2011 Haywood Western Canadian Championships | Multi-Stage Noram | BC  cup 2, will be held during February 4-6, 2011 in West Kelowna, British Columbia, at the Telemark Nordic Club, Canada. Expected to bring together over 500 Top athletes and coaches from Canada and the United States, and touring race teams from such places as Norway and Australia. The event will be held over three days and consists of three events.

If your idea of Cross Country Skiing is of a slow trudge across the snow, this is an ideal time to come watch the races or even come volunteer and get a new and exciting look at this incredible sport.

Check out this link to the Haywood and a video after the jump

Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

I think a lot of people forget that we have this little ski resort called Crystal Mountain in Westbank. Many many years ago I skied there. At that time it was called Last Mountain. Yes, that is a very long time ago. I did my first run on that hill and broke my first set of skis as well.
If you live in Kelowna and you want a change of pace from Big White or Silver Star, rip up to Crystal Mountain for the day. I think I'll head up there next week.
Directions:
Crystal Mountain is accessed from Highway 97 at the Glenrosa exit in Westbank. This exit is located between Westbank and Peachland, just north of the Connector and Highway 97 junction. Signs from both directions indicate the Glenrosa exit. Continue to drive another 10 km along Glenrosa Road, with no further exits. This road is right to Crystal Mountain and is maintained by the Province. Please call us at (250) 768-5189 if you require assistance.

North American Bordercross at Big White

Nor Am-Boardercross from Big White Ski Resort on Vimeo.

UBC Okanagan Heat Athletics Scoreboard

Nyhus honoured, Heat defuse Chargers

Friday February 4, 2011

UBC Okanagan Gym - Kelowna BC

UBC Okanagan Heat (12-1) take down the Camosun College Chargers (4-8) in 3 straight sets.

(25-12, 25-12, 25-21)

·         Kirsten Lawson named the Landmark Cinema - Eastside Mario’s Heat Player of the Game

UBC Okanagan Heat Athletics Scoreboard

Heat get energized versus Chargers

Men's Volleyball

Friday February 4, 2011

UBC Okanagan Gym - Kelowna BC

UBC Okanagan Heat (12-1) beat the Camosun College Chargers (2-10) 3 sets to 1.

(25-18, 25-21, 18-25, 25-17)

·         Preston Tucker named the Landmark Cinema - Eastside Mario’s Heat Player of the Game

Kelowna in Final at Western Canadian Basketball Tourney

Watch the last 60 seconds of Kelowna Owls against RC Palmer Griffins.This is the video I took last night. I have not been to this tournament in many years and what a treat it was. The crowd was amazing and the game was electric. Wanna know how exciting it was? Listen to the crowd. My microphone does not pick up the true db's in the gym. It was LOUD! I will be posting an entire "highlights" game later today.

38th Annual Western Canadian Basketball Tournament Results

Friday Feb 4, 2011  RESULTS

2:30 pm    Kelvin Clippers (78)                 vs    Vancouver College (82)
4:15 pm    Bishop Grandin Ghosts(73)     vs    Holy Cross Crusaders (84)
6:00 pm    Burnaby South Rebels (81)     vs    Raymond Comets (66)
8:15 pm    Kelowna Owls (73)                   vs    RC Palmer Griffins  (69)

38th Annual Western Canada Basketball Tournament at KSS

Today's Game Schedule...Friday Feb 4, 2011

2:30 pm    Kelvin Clippers               vs    Vancouver College
4:15 pm    Bishop Grandin Ghosts   vs    Holy Cross Crusaders
6:00 pm    Burnaby South Rebels    vs    Raymond Comets
8:15 pm    Kelowna Owls                 vs    RC Palmer Griffins

Ryan Donn Podcast

Songs Featured:

0:40 Michael Bernard Fitzgerald – Movie life
5:20 Malibu Knights - Child Soldier
10:20 Old Mans Beard - Tofino
14:00 Thomas Kjorven - Oh my lord
20:00 Kim McMechan - Leah
24:40 Shane Koyczan - Atlantis

by Ryan Donn


Sit back and enjoy 3o minutes of great music with an excellent host...Ryan Donn. I have been following Ryan's podcast's and they are fantastic. Check out Ryan Donn and what he is doing to promote live music and musicians in Kelowna. Click on these links "Kelowna Live Music Blog" and Ryan Donn Facebook

UBC Okanagan Heat Volleyball

Friday, February 4, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 5, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  
The UBC Okanagan Heat women's volleyball team will host the Camosun Chargers.

Friday, February 4, 2011 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Saturday, February 5, 2011 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM


The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team will host the Camosun Chargers.




For more info go to:www.goheat.ca

Noel Wentworth Opening Ceremonies International Children's Games 2011

KSS Western Canadian Basketball Tournament Results

THURSDAY, FEB 3

Burnaby South Rebels (79) Defeated Kelvin Clippers(70)
RC Palmer Griffins(85)Defeated Bishop Grandin Ghosts(64)
Raymond Comets(84) Defeated Vancouver College(76)
Kelowna Owls(88) Defeated Holy Cross Crusaders(77)

Click here to check score sheet

Ted Hayward

Ted's work is primarily in acrylics/watercolors on canvas or board.  He has no formal art training, the natural world, in all its color and texture, is his tutor. Ted aspires to convey even a glimmer of the diversity he encounters in the everyday:  the insignificant patch of nature passed by, unnoticed, during a commute to work.  

www.tedhayward.com

Telus Park big White

Telus Park#2.5 from Big White Ski Resort on Vimeo.

38th Annual Western Canada Basketball Tournament

In the history of the tournament, Kelowna Secondary School has succeeded in attracting outstanding high school boys basketball teams from within the province of B.C. as well as many outstanding teams from Canada’s western provinces.

  The eventual B.C. provincial champion has been a participant in theWestern Canada Basketball Tournament seventeen times and prairie teams have gone on to win seven provincial championships.  Many other tournament participants have done very well indeed at their respective provincial championships.

Read more on INFO PAGE>

I spoke to a few coaches in Kelowna today and this will be an amazing Tourney. If you're a basketball fan even the slightest, go check it out. Some incredible talent there this weekend at KSS

Kelowna Actors Studio

Here is part of Neil Simons autobiographical trilogy; a portrait of the writer as a young teen in 1937 living with his family in a crowded, lower middle class Brooklyn walk up. A classic comedy.

For tickets call (250)862-2867 or go online.
Runs Thursday to Sunday with a Saturday Matinee at 1 p.m.
Dinner and dessert options available. 6:30 p.m. dinner 8 p.m. show

tagged - Karla Doell - Art Exhibition

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 3rd, 7-9pmWe're pleased to announce Okanagan artist, Karla Doell’s solo debut at SOPA. If we had to categorize or define this newest body of work from Karla Doell in Tagged, it could be called 'photographic montage' or 'compositing' as many in the industry refer to this type of collage. Using layers of graffiti she's unearthed in her travels, and her own photographic imagery, Doell digitally manipulates every piece until the composition becomes a harmonious balance of layers. She considers presentation an important element in her art, particularly in her photographic work. By using metal panels to provide a materiality; Doell successfully incorporates a slightly textured, matt finish that offers warmth and character. In this way, the artwork avoids the standard drawbacks that traditional photography under glass presents.

SOPA FINE ARTS
2934 South Pandosy St
Kelowna, B.C.

GALLERY HOURS:
Tues – Sat 11– 5 Sun – 12 – 4
T. 250.763.5088

Footwerk Concert Series at Sapphire Club

MORE...International Children's Games 2011

Big White...Oh yeah!

2010-03-06 Snowboarding/Splitboarding the Backside of Big White, BC from Brett Sichello on Vimeo.

Well this is footage from last year but it's our very own Big White. Now get on the Bus!!!!

Enerplex Jan 2011

Energyplex January 26 from Alex Milnes on Vimeo.

This seems like a great place to hang out. I may have to go there and try it myself.

Big White 411 Update

DL Incognito

Saturday February 5, 2011 -  JayWho productions presents DL Incognito with special guest SonReal
Opening the Night Kelowna’s very own: Bitter Rhythm
Advanced Tickets: $12
Tickets Available NOW at:
Deviate Boardshop | Island Snow | Luxury Streetwear Downtown | Sapphire Club

UBC Okanagan Heat Volleyball

Friday, February 4, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 5, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  
The UBC Okanagan Heat women's volleyball team will host the Camosun Chargers.

Friday, February 4, 2011 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Saturday, February 5, 2011 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM


The UBC Okanagan Heat men's volleyball team will host the Camosun Chargers.




For more info go to:www.goheat.ca

Kelowna Artist Gets Juno Nomination

An Okanagan musician is among the 2011 Juno nominees announced Tuesday. Piano pop/rock soulman, Greg Sczebel, who won a Juno win in 2005 for his debut independent album, 'Here to Stay,' shares the honour of a nomination with some of Canada's top artists, including Justin Bieber, Drake, Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene.

What an amazing accomplishment. We wish Greg all the best of luck.

International Children's Games 2011 Photo Montage

Big thanks to richardknight1 on Youtube. Send us a video if you have one.

Kelowna,BC

This was such a well done video that I had to post it. Enjoy Kelowna and all its "surprises" and beauty.

UBC Okanagan Heat host Langara Falcons Jan 28,2011