[BCMA] Upcoming Presentations at the Grist Mill & Gardens at Keremeos

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Good morning all--

We have a number of upcoming presentations, workshops and performances 
here at the Grist Mill that you or your members may be interested in. We 
would appreciate any help you can provide in helping me spread the word.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GRIST MILL

*Presentation: "An Enchantment of Birds" (with Dick Canning)*
Saturday, July 20 @ 1:30PM
Come hear famed veteran biologist Dick Cannings share delightful tales 
form his book "An Enchantment of Birds" and explore the many birds that 
call the Grist Mill home.

*Plein-Air Painting Workshop (with Loraine Stephenson)*
Sunday, July 21, All Day (9:00AM Start)
Enjoy a day of painting and sketching in our picturesque Victorian 
Gardens with local artist Loraine Stephenson.

*Presentation: "Historic Mills in BC" (with Cuyler Page)*
Sunday July 21 @ 1:30PM
Join us for a fascinating talk about the many threads that bind together 
many of the historic mills in BC featuring the Grist Mill's own Cuyler Page.

*Concert: DRUMHAND*
Thursday, July 25 @ 7:00PM
This is the second of four outdoor evening concerts we're hosting at the 
Grist Mill this season. From Toronto, DRUMHAND combines African and 
Latin beats with jazz and other influences to make a sound you can't 
help but dance to.

*Presentation: The Unique History of the Zucca Melon (with Ken Favrholdt)*
Saturday, July 27
Imagine an incredible gourd that can grow by as much as 2lbs a day. Join 
Ken Favrholdt from the Osoyoos Museum as he shares the wonderful history 
of this local oddity.

*Sunday Traditional Acoustic Jam*
Sunday, July 28 @ 1:00PM
If you're interested in traditional music, grab an acoustic instrument 
and join us for our twice-monthly jam session with some of the best 
local talents. Those who bring an instrument and participate will be 
admitted at no charge.

*Presentation: "Early Chinese Settlers in the Similkameen"*
Sunday, July 28 @ 2:00pm
Come learn about the almost-forgotten history of significant Chinese 
settlement in the Similkameen Valley through photographs, newspaper 
clippings and a short film. This presentation is co-facilitated by the 
Grist Mill & Gardens, the South Similkameen Museum Society and the 
Hedley Heritage Museum.

*Concert: Shari Ulrich Trio*
Thursday, August 1 @ 7:00PM
The third in our evening concert series. A Juno Award-winning singer and 
songwriter, famous not only for her long solo career but also her 
involvement with Pied Pumkin, U.H.F. and more, she will be performing as 
a trio with her daughter and a classmate.

All presentations are free with admission (and to seasons pass holders), 
while workshops and concerts have individual fees depending on the 
event. For more information about these or any other event we're 
hosting, or to order tickets, please visit our website at 
www.oldgristmill.ca 
<http://www.oldgristmill.ca/?utm_source=museums&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=events>. 


Cheers,

Chris Mathieson, Operator / Manager
Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos
2691 Upper Bench Road,
Keremeos BC  V0X1N4
(250) 499-2888 | info at oldgristmill.ca
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