Open mic night in Merritt starts again
On Friday, May 27, the Nicola Valley Arts Council brought back the open mic night at Kekuli Cafe. Attendees were able to once again enjoy the treat of hearing musical performances from our very talented locals.
Category: Entertainment
The Year of 21’ as told by a Coquihalla Coyote
John Henry Ramsey created the song “The Year of 21” as a dedication to the cities who suffered from fires and floods in BC.
Hell or High Water fundraiser update
The concert, which featured such artists and celebrities as Aaron Pritchett, Tom Jackson, Lisa Brokop, Loverboy, Chilliwack, and Amber Marshall of Heartland fame, ran from 10:00AM to 10:00PM on March 13 and, along with the accompanying telethon, raised more than $100,000.
Merritt to host Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Festival
The Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Festival will be held in Merritt for the first time this summer, from July 15 to 17 at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds at 499 Lindley Creek Rd.
Rockin’ River tickets on sale now
The 2022 Rockin’ River Music Festival tickets are now on sale Thursday, March 17.
Bass Coast makes flood donation
Organizers of Bass Coast have raised $21,100 to be donated to the Merritt Rotary Disaster Relief Fund and six local Indigenous bands to aid in relief efforts following the devastating flooding of Nov. 2021.
Concert, telethon to benefit Merritt and other devastated communities
“You can make a difference at the local level if we all come together, and after going through what we have, to come together like we have is probably the biggest compliment you can give to the community of Merritt,” said Girard.
Bass Coast, Rockin’ River to benefit from recovery funding
Merritt’s two largest festivals are set to return next summer, and both have been granted a significant amount of government funding to help them get back on their feet.
Bass Coast announces summer 2022 dates in Merritt
Bass Coast is making a return to Merritt.
Mayor throws support behind music festival returns
At the Oct. 12 regular City Council meeting, letters of support for grant applications for both the Bass Coast and Rockin’ River festivals were presented.
Country Christmas returns this year to Merritt
The ever-popular bevy of Christmas activities will make its anticipated return this holiday season.
PHOTOS: Little Britches Rodeo comes to town
The Little Britches Rodeo was held at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds on Aug. 28 & Aug. 29.
Drive-in movie nights returning to rodeo grounds
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association (NVRA) is bringing back their Drive-In movie nights, with two shows scheduled for Sept. 24 and Sept. 25.
‘Art of Clothing’ on at Nicola Valley Arts Gallery
Wearables are the subject at the latest show at the Arts Gallery.
Nicola Valley Film Society shutting down
After more than 15 years of bringing thought provoking, high quality films to Merrittonians, the Nicola Valley Film Society is hanging up its reels and closing the doors on their program.
Show n Shine back in action this weekend
The Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club Association will be hosting their 27th annual Show and Shine this weekend after a one-year hiatus.
Body art the theme for new art show
A new show has kicked off at the Nicola Valley Arts Gallery.
Nicola Valley Labour Day rodeo officially cancelled
The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association follows a long list of organizations which has been forced to cancel their annual event.
Rockin’ River cancelled for second straight year
The 2021 Rockin’ River music festival has officially been cancelled.
Merritt’s landscape focus of new book
Local painter Jean Kiegerl has put together a book of her paintings showcasing the beauty of Merritt and the countryside that surrounds it.
