Entertainment

Amanda Rheaume performing in Fernie

Renowned jazz artists at The Arts Station this Saturday

Addictive melodies power the folk sound of Duo Number Two

Kim Churchill has been living and breathing guitar for over a decade. When he plays you can hear the dedication and countless hours of rehearsal and you can’t help but have an appreciation for his talent. When you find out he’s only 20, it puts him in an entirely other league.

Hollerado is a Juno Award nominated, Canadian, indie rock band formed in 2007, and originally from Manotick, Ont. Hollerado can be described as a power -pop indie-rock band.

Fifteen years ago this week, the spree of a serial bank bandit came to an end, solving a robbery at Fernie, and more than a dozen other Canadian towns. A new book tells the tale, but also contrasts the life or robber James Edward Krimm with that of his brother, who served his country in the military for 20 years.

Laura Nelson (Kennedy) was born and raised in Fernie and after university and travel, returned in 1988 to make a life with husband Terry and their two boys. After 15 years as a small business owner (Polar Peek Books) Laura is finding more time to focus on her painting.

Fernie’s first Wapiti music festival is finally here!

On Thursday night last week the Fernie Museum held the opening reception for its latest exhibit, Vignettes of Summer, which was well attended by local artists.

A 10-piece band from Victoria, featuring everything from saxophone to guitars to didgeridoos, will be playing at the Grand Central on Wednesday.