101.5 EZ Rock is proud to bring you the 86th Annual Kelowna Kiwanis Music Festival! The festival is an annual performing arts festival held in April 2012 at several venues in the City of Kelowna. Performance opportunities are offered for Choirs, Voice, Piano, Strings, Speech Arts & Drama, Woodwinds, Brass, Concert Bands, Ballet, Modern Dance, and Stage Dance.  Dance will not be offered in 2012.

Throughout the month of April the community will have the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate thousands of performances by amateur performing artists of the Okanagan. The majority of festival participants range in age from 10 to 16 years old, although some are as young as 3 years old and some “sixty-plus”.

Online registration is now open until February 6th for the 2012 festival! Click here to register today.

EZ Rock along with honorary chairs Jamie Maw & Yvonne Drinovz invite you to "a brilliantly playful evening of food, wine and dance" with Pirouette!

Andy & Tj had a chance to chat with Jamie about this remarkable evening in support of Ballet Kelowna:

Pirouette is a spectacular evening that raises funds for Ballet Kelowna. All for the dance company that has attracted critical and popular acclaim throughout Western Canada and is one of only ten professional ballet companies in the country. Pirouette is held annually to provide critical funding for programs and operations. These much needed funds support our corps of dancers to inspire, educate and entertain - both in our home city, but also in more than 30 smaller centres throughout British Columbia and Alberta that Ballet Kelowna performs in every year.

This beautiful evening presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation features a sparkling reception,season highlight performance, auction and after party. Honourary Chairs Jamie Maw and fiancee, Yvonne Drinovz promise another evening you will not soon forget! 

For tickets and more information visit Ballet Kelowna's website today!

EZ Rock is proud to support Canstruction 2012 in support of the Kelowna Community Food Bank and the Salvation Army!

EZ Rock's very own Andy & TJ return as celebrity judges for this year's exciting event!  They had a chance to chat with spokesperson Robin Smith about what everyone can expect from Canstruction this time around:

Canstruction is a unique event designed to help ender hunger "one can at a time". This amazing design/build competition using canned food as building blocks brings together multi-disciplinary teams of designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures, which will be on display at Orchard Park Mall from February 6-12 for public viewing. The canned food will then be donated to the Kelowna Community Food Bank and Salvation Army.

The first Canstruction Kelowna event raised more than 11,000 cans of food, last year the event raised 22,000 cans and this year they are aiming for 30,00 cans!

Do you have a fantastic and creative group? Read the Canstruction rules on their website here, learn about the competition and sign up today!

101.5 EZ Rock is proud to support the "Sassy Salsa Spectacular" in support of Dr. Andrew De Pieri and his wife Sandra in their effort to raise funds for Central Okanagan Hospice Association with the Swinging with the Stars event!

Learn to dance with your valentine on Saturday February 11th at Our Lady of Lourdes School Gym, 2547 Herbert Road in West Kelowna. Tickets are only $20 at the door for lessons, performances, silent auction and refreshments.

Lessons will be conducted by Warren Eaton and Jeni MacMillan of Latinesque Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio beginning at 8:00pm!

To see further details on the event and read Sandra and Andrew’s story please click here!

“Sip With Your Sweetheart” - a Wine & Chocolate open house event

Join the wineries of the Westside Wine Trail for an afternoon of chocolate indulgence! Wine and chocolate is a match made in heaven and each winery is pairing one of their wines with a different special chocolate treat.

So come on out and sip some of the wines of the Westside Wine Trail with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day weekend.

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012                                     

Time: noon – 4 pm                                          

Location: West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, BC

Cost: Complimentary, though normal tasting fees may apply

The Wineries Involved.

Kalala | Merlot & Callebaut Chocolate Slivers with Merlot Ice Syrup

A Merlot ice syrup and cayenne pepper infused dark Callebaut chocolate slivers will be pair it with Kalala’s 2008 Merlot. A special Valentine’s Day tasting of small lot 2008 Dostana Merlot will also take place with dark chocolate & Merlot ice syrup infused with white chocolate dotted with sundried crowberries.

 Little Straw | Selection of Wines & Chocolate Torte

Will be pairing a selection of wine with The Barrel Top Grill’s Chocolate Torte

Meadow Vista | Joy Sparking Wine & Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Meadow Vista and Whisk Cake Company are teaming up to create “Naked Petit Four” a Chocolate chiffon cake with strawberry Joy ganache. This will be paired with Joy the Westside Wine Trail’s only sparkling wine.

 Mission Hill | Reserve Riesling Icewine  & Chocolate Mouse

Will be pairing their Reserve Riesling Icewine with a parfait of estate grown quince and fennel white chocolate mousse.

Mt. Boucherie | Summit Reserve Melange Noir & Chocolate Cinnamon Heart Tart

Will be serving their “2006 Summit Reserve Melange Noir” wine with Bliss Bakery’s decadent “Chocolate cinnamon heart tart”  - a  shortbread crust, dark chocolate with a hint of spice, delicate cinnamon flavour and infused with Mt. Boucherie’s wine.

 Quails’ Gate | Old Vines Foch & Walnut Chocolate Brownie

Quails’ Gate 2009 Old Vines Foch will be paired with Old Vines Restaurants, ‘Nutty Grand Truffle’ ~ a walnut chocolate brownie with Foch infused truffle.   

 Rollingdale | La Droite Merlot & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Chef James O’Riordan will be preparing a dark chocolate cheesecake with a praline crust topped with a sour cherry merlot sauce garnished with white chocolate tuiles. This will be paired with their 2008 ‘La Droite’ Merlot.

 Volcanic Hills | Selection of Wines & Rogers Chocolates

Will be pairing their wines with decadent Rogers Chocolates and Heart Icewine Chocolates (Chocolates, Truffles & Fudges)

 Beaumont | Selection of Wine & Chocolate

Bernard Callebaut chocolate bread from Artisan Breads and specialty cheese made in the Okanagan Valley will be paired with a selection of their wines.

More Information - http://thewestsidewinetrail.com/events/sip-with-your-sweetheart-2/

101.5 EZ Rock is happy to support the Kelowna Education & Career Fair at the Delta Grand Resort & Hotel on Wednesday, February 15th! 

Whether you are still in high school, looking for a job or looking to make a career - your future begins with ECF!

Their mission is to proviode visitors the opportunity to dvelop their career path. Go check out the seminar series and hear the latest industry news!

Print off this coupon for free admission after 12pm! Visit their website for more detailed information on the full days events!

Inn from the Cold is hosting another Dining Out For the Homeless event at Moxie's Classic Grill! Tickets are $25 per person and include your choice of:

Herbed Chicken Alfredo (Penne pasta sautéed in a white wine cream sauce with onions, topped with asiago cheese, fresh chicken breast and served with a garlic baguette); OR

Ginger Teriyaki Rice Bowl (A bed of jasmine rice covered with a mildly spicy sauce, Szechwan vegetables and your choice of tender strips of marinated steak or julienne chicken); OR

Marinara Chicken (Two 5oz Chicken breasts with our house made marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella Served with your choice of garlic mashed potatoes or a stuffed baked potato filled with a blend of cream cheese, green onion and bacon. Plus your choice of seasonal vegetables.)

Door prizes, raffles and 50/50s draws will be done as well. Plan your night out with the family on February 20th so we can all help to bring the homeless "Inn from the Cold"!

About Inn from the Cold:

Inn from the Cold Kelowna provides shelter for people with nowhere else to go during the winter. They operate a 35 bed "low barrier" homeless shelter at 1157 Sutherland Avenue and provide breakfast, dinner, showers, laundy and support/outreach services for Kelowna's most vulnerable citizens. "Low barrier" means that these people have no where else to go: they have barriers to accessing other shelters, including having pets or shopping carts, couples, the intoxicated and those who have exceeded maximum stays or are banned elsewhere. They are simply unable or unwilling to access other shelters in Kelowna. Many of Inn from the Cold's guests have suffered head injuries or have mental health, addiction or other significant health issues. Most guests fit in several of these categories.

More information about Inn from the Cold's services can be found at Inn from the Cold's website.

EZ Rock is proud to support the Coldest Night of the Year in an effort to raise $30,000 for the 30K Club! Join them for a 5 or 10km walk in support of their work with the hungry, homeless and hurting in Kelowna.

Andy & Tj were joined in studio by "Coldest Night Of The Year" organizer Jessica Samuels.  She explains what this inaugural event is all about:

February is a challenging month for the people the 30K Club serves and it's also one of the quietest months for financial support. They are looking for 30 Team Captains who can recruit 6-9 friends to join their team, walk with them on February 25th and raise a minimum of $2000 as a team.

If you can't walk don't worry, they are also looking for volunteers! Get more details on how you can help and register your team today by visitinghttp://coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/kelowna.

Route Details:

The 5 KM route will start at 770 Lawrence and proceed down Leon past Kelowna's Gospel Mission then along Richter to Burtch, up Burtch to Ethel and returning along that street to Leon. Rest stops are at Richter and Rowcliffe (sponsored by Astral Media) which will have treats and warm drinks and at C3 Chuch (Burtch and Ethel) which will be open and have bathroom facilities as well as treats and warm Drinks. A route map can be found here: http://www.mapitnow.com/?maproute=59343

The 10KM route starts out the same leading you to Burtch and Ethel but then walkers proceed along Ethel to Raymer then Gorden to Lanfranco and back down to Richter, following that street back to the Lawrence and the Italian Club. Rest stops are same as above with a second opportunity to pass the Astral rest stop at Rowcliffe and Richter.

More info and route info can be found here - 

More Detailed info and Route Info can be found here....http://coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/kelowna

EZ Rock is proud to support the West Kelowna Daybreak Rotary Club's annual fundraiser,  "A Twist on Tasting" wine event!

This wine event will take place at Lions Hall in West Kelowna with 7 local wineries participating. The 'twist' on the evening is timed tastings: every 5 minutes the bell will ring and each tasting group shifts to the next table to do it all over again!

Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass, 2 reception glasses of wine, 7 tastings and appetizers. There will be a grand prize draw entry, silent auction and entertaiment! You may also place wine orders with the participating wineries and the West Kelowna Rotary Club will deliver to you.

The money raised from this event will be used for local projects and worth organizations with a focus on youth. For more information and to buy your tickets visit www./westkelownadaybreakrotary.com!

EZ Rock is proud to once again sponsor the Daffodil Ball in support of the Canadian Cancer Society!

This year's event takes place on Saturday, April 21st at Sparkling Hill Resort just south of Vernon. A leading date in Kelowna's social diaries the Daffodil Ball is an entertainment filled black-tie dinner and dance. It's an evening dedicated to all those that have been affected by cancer and to embrace hope.

Since 2005, the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Ball has raised over one million dollars in support of the mission to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer.

For information on how you can help as a guest, donor, sponsor or volunteer please visit the Daffodil Ball website today!

101.5 EZ Rock is proud to bring you the Kelowna Kiwanis Music Festival! The 2012 Gala Concert will be held at Bottega Farm Inn, 4485 Sallows Road on Sunday April 29 starting at 2:30 pm. Be sure to mark your calendar for this exciting and fun-filled event!

This is an opportunity for the community to enjoy a wonderful sampling of the Festival’s entertaining, delightful, amusing and frequently awe-inspiring youth performances!

Tickets for the concert are priced at 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for children. They will be available at all venues, at the festival office (721 Bernard Avenue), Kelowna Community Music School (728 Dehart Avenue), World of Music (Kelowna), Wentworth Music, Paramount Music and at the Church on the night of the concert.

The 24 Hour Relay for Kids is an annual community based fundraising event that challenges groups of people to run or walk Relay-style for 24 hours. Teams of runners and/or walkers made up of Corporate and Recreational groups collect individual pledges or organize team fundraising events to raise funds towards their collective team totals.

The funds raised in the Okanagan go to send children to Easter Seals Camp Winfield. 

For more information, please click on the link and it will take you to their site complete with Frequently Asked Questions and to Register!

http://www.24hourrelay.com/default.aspx?PageID=1019