Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre presents
Hey Viola!
VIOLA DESMOND: THE SOUNDTRACK OF A LIFE
$40 Adult
$37 Senior
$35 Student
$30 First two rows (all ages)
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A smashing tour-de-force performance by acclaimed Canadian jazz and blues singer Krystle Dos Santos. Hey Viola! is a musical exploration of civil rights trailblazer, Viola Desmond—the fearless woman featured on your $10 bill.
Hey Viola! takes the audience on an extraordinary journey through Viola’s life and the events that shaped her, from the 1917 Halifax explosion to the civil rights struggles of the 1950s. Featuring hot jazz, gospel, and traditional spirituals, this eye-opening new musical brings bold, new energy to the life and times of a remarkable woman.
Features brilliant hits of the era from Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, The Mills Brothers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Richard M. Jones, and more—plus songs that influenced history including Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, A Change is Gonna Come, Sinnerman, and Mississippi Goddam.
“A splendid new musical. Hey Viola! is first-rate entertainment, a story of hard-earned hope generously told with artistry and class. Hey Viola! gives us a surprisingly in-depth portrait of an extraordinary woman, a pioneering Canadian entrepreneur and reluctant civil rights hero and martyr.”
– Vancouver Sun
Photo by David Cooper
Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre presents
Dan Mangan
$50 Adult
$47 Senior
$45 Student
*includes all fees and tax
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Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and two sons. He has released 5 studio LPs on Arts & Crafts, and toured extensively in North America, Europe & Australia. Dan also scored the feature film Hector And The Search For Happiness starring Simon Pegg as well as television shows for Netflix (Hilda) and AMC (Unspeakable). In 2017, he co-founded Side Door, a community marketplace platform matching performers with spaces to create shows anywhere, including interactive ticketed online shows.
Mangan’s new album, ‘Being Somewhere’, arrives in October 2022. Produced by Drew Brown (Radiohead, Beck), the album unfurls like an overdue conversation with a dear friend where you talk about the world, how you’re doing, and how you can help one another. Forging sonics well beyond the tropes of modern folk music, the album features a global cadre of top tier musicians including Joey Waronker (Beck, Atoms for Peace), Jason Falkner (Beck, St. Vincent), Thomas Bartlett (The National, Taylor Swift), Dave Okumu (Arlo Parks, Adele) Mary Lattimore (Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten), & Broken Social Scene frontman Kevin Drew
“He sings with the soul of Woody Guthrie – if Woody Guthrie had listened to Godspeed (You! Black Emperor)” – NME
Gabrielle Shonk – Supporting Artist
Montréal-based singer-songwriter Gabrielle Shonk shares “How We Used To Be”, her first new music in five years. After parting ways with the major label behind her debut album, Shonk used her newfound creative freedom to collaborate with longtime friends, co-writer Jessy Caron of the band Men I Trust, and producer Jesse Mac Cormack (Helena Deland). The result is a moody single with tinges of 90s R&B exploring romantic nostalgia by reminiscing about a relationship before it fell apart. “How We Used To Be” is a love ballad about “a relationship that was hard to leave,” explains the JUNO-nominated singer. Delicate piano lines and softly-strummed acoustic guitar accompany Shonk’s dreamy vocals recalling a time in a relationship before it turned toxic. “I hate you, I love you, I miss you,” Shonk laments before the soulful chorus reflects on better times.
Hosted by Beach Morning’s Hosts Brian Martin and Rebecca Barton
Musical Guests
Danny Bell
Francis Baptiste
Coco Jafro
Saltwater Hank
Queer as Funk
Empanadas Ilegales
Five Alarm Funk – Saturday Night Festival Headliner
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled Saturday night in Polson Park, Vernon BC at the Sundog Festival Kick-off weekend! We’ve curated a culturally diverse powerhouse lineup of musicians just for you. Get ready to dance the night away with beloved folk heroes, mind-bending psychedelic sounds, and the irresistible energy of some of BC’s finest jazz and funk bands. It’s going to be a night to remember!
- Discover BC Culture Days: Stay informed and plan your schedule by exploring the diverse events happening throughout Sundog Festival during Culture Days in BC.
- Free Fun for Everyone: Bring your friends and family to this free event and immerse yourself in the joy of discovering new artists while supporting local businesses.
- Explore the Polson Artisan Market: Connect with talented local artists, craftspeople, and food vendors at the Polson Artisan Market, and savour the rich tapestry of our community.
* If you are are interested participating as a vendor please apply directly to the market organizers through their website: www.polsonmarket.com/vendors
Musical Guests
Micsmith
The Miles Skye Club
Ray the Nihilist
538st
Dakota Bear – Friday Night Festival Headliner
Join us Friday, September 20th for a electrifying evening of entertainment in Polson Park, Vernon BC as Hip-hop and R&B artists light up the stage and warm your soul. Join us for an unforgettable night featuring incredible talent from across Western Canada, all here to share their music with you.
- Discover BC Culture Days: Stay informed and plan your schedule by exploring the diverse events happening throughout Sundog Festival during Culture Days in BC.
- Free Fun for Everyone: Bring your friends and family to this free event and immerse yourself in the joy of discovering new artists while supporting local businesses.
- Explore the Polson Artisan Market: Connect with talented local artists, craftspeople, and food vendors at the Polson Artisan Market, and savour the rich tapestry of our community.
* If you are are interested participating as a vendor please apply directly to the market organizers through their website: www.polsonmarket.com/vendors
