Nicola Valley Arts Council’s ‘Show of Shows’
The Nicola Valley Arts Council’s (NVAC) latest show is a walk down memory lane, showcasing 55 posters designed by a local artist, with the posters promoting previous shows at the art gallery since 2017.
Category: Arts
The revival of the Labour Day Street Market
For as long as many locals can remember, the Labour Day Street Market has been an event that was missing during the long weekend’s lineup of events and festivities. Luckily, an active group of residents have volunteered this year to revive the old event.
A Merritt-inspired board game
A Victoria based game maker is putting a Merritt spin on the classic family board game Monopoly, with Merrittonians soon being able to pass not only ‘go,’ but also their favourite local landmarks. The game, dubbed Merrittopoly, is a collaboration between Outset Media and Walmart Canada.
‘Dancepiration Day of Dance’ at the Civic Centre
For the first time in two years, the Love To Dance Academy was able to present a live-audience event at the Merritt Civic Centre. The ‘Dancepiration Day of Dance’ was a very busy and exciting day!
Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘2022 Photo Contest’
Merrittonians are invited to snap a photo for the chance to snap up a variety of gift cards for local businesses in the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce 2022 Photo Contest.
Nicola Valley Arts Council beautifies Merritt
The Nicola Valley Arts Council (NVAC) is moving ahead with their new mural and beautification project, having received the green light from Merritt City Council at its July 19 regular meeting.
Arts Council hosts ‘Summertime in Spirit Square’
The Nicola Valley Arts Council hosted ‘Summertime in Spirit Square’ on Friday, July 22. The event was a celebration of arts, headlined by a musical performance by the band Atlas.
Nicola Valley Museum displays local artist exhibit
Bev Veale, a well-known local artist and community member, has partnered up with the Nicola Valley Arts Council and Nicola Valley Museum and Archives to curate a display of her works displaying life in the Nicola Valley, a life that the longtime painter and former homesteader knows very well.
2022 Elvis Festival rocks Merritt
Canadian Bluemoon Ventures Ltd. hosted its first Elvis Festival in Merritt this past weekend, at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association grounds. Festival goers had the pleasure of enjoying a myriad of tributes to the king.
2022 Bass Coast art installation
Over 57 pieces of artwork were thoughtfully curated throughout the wooded area of the grounds, as well as throughout the festival.
Rotary Park hosts 2022 ‘Music in the Park’
The City of Merritt is bringing back a beloved local tradition for another year, with the 2022 Music in the Park lineup sure to keep Merrittonians moving and grooving.
Art exhibit showcases young talent from MSS
Coming Home: the MSS Seniors Art Show, was the NVCAC’s community art exhibit for June. It opened on Thursday June 9 and ran until Sunday June 26 at the Nicola Valley Arts Gallery. Students displayed their work from several projects done throughout the school year.
Love to Dance competes in-person once again
After two and a half years of no dancing on stage due to the COVID-19 pandemic rules and regulations, the Love To Dance Academy competitive team had finally experienced the excitement of dancing under the bright lights on stage once again when they competed in the SHINE Dance Festival at Cleland Theatre in Penticton this past May.
Merritt Dance Society hosts ‘Dance Party in the Park’
The Merritt Dance Society has hosted a free dance party event for the kids in the community. This event serves as a token of appreciation by Merritt Dance Society to the community.
Hall of Honour features new Nicola Valley display
A Brief History of Music in the Nicola Valley is a new display at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour on Quilchena Avenue, with two community organizations coming together to support each other, as well as art and history in the community.
LETTER: Thank you to our volunteers
“The Merritt Dance Society would like to thank all the volunteers and donors for our Bottle Drive on May 28. We are proud to be in such a wonderful and generous community.”
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.
Nicola Valley Memorial Arena unveils new sports mural
The City of Merritt, in collaboration with with local Indigenous artist Cliff McDougall, has unveiled a new sports mural at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA).
Nicola Valley Arts council engages Merrittonians’ creative side
The Nicola Valley Arts Council (NVAC) is inviting Merrittonians of all ages to “connect to creativity” this summer at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre, offering a myriad of classes and summer camps aimed to get the creative juices flowing.
Merritt Secondary School hosts ‘Pride Wellness Walk’
Marking their first annual district-wide Pride Day, students of Merritt Secondary School’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted a pride wellness walk through Merritt’s downtown core.
