Mozart masterpiece and Vancouver vocal choir among upcoming events

Photo: Mark Perry and his band performing recently at the Omineca Ski Club, along with ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake’s Rachelle van Zanten.

Actor from ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake appears in Shakespeare play

Coffeehouse event featured nine performers

Local actor Braeden Crouse is featured in a new film based on the Richard Wagamese novel

Tradition rooted in British cavalry drills

More than 30 performers were in the spotlight at the gala performance of the Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts, which took place on March 17. The event also celebrated the winners of scholarships for 2019.

The Derina Harvey Band’s performances of Celtic and maritime music garnered a standing ovation following two encores on Thursday night. The Edmonton-based Celtic rock band is currently touring northern B.C., and played for an audience of some 200 music fans at Lakes District Secondary School. The event was organized by the Lakes District Arts Council (LDAC) and marked the end of the council’s 2018-19 season.

The annual Lakes District Festival of the Performing Arts highlights the talents of performers from across the region, including many locals. The festival, now in its 61st year, is organized by the Lakes District Festival Association. (David Gordon Koch photos)

Mark Perry is travelling the province to celebrate the release of his new album, Right Here .