Entertainment

According to the event's originator, Estelle Shook, visitors should expect to be scared like they have never been scared before this year

The city’s new film permitting bylaw would see commercial film productions charged a fee of $125 and charity, non-profit and student productions charged $25. Security deposits of $5,000 will be required of commercial film productions and a municipal staff hourly rate of $75 will also be applicable.

Between 2000 and 2020, there were about five Canadian or U.S. productions that chose to film in downtown Kamloops and in homes in the city. In 2021, there have already been five productions that filmed their entire feature films in the city

On Sept. 17, the downtown nightclub at 319 Victoria St. will have The Serious Dogs on stage and a limited audience of 50 per cent capacity, though dancing is prohibited due to the provincial health order.

TNRD residents can submit their writing samples and receive a one-on-one consultation with screenwriter Ken Hegan

The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra is ready to welcome back an in-person audience at the Sagebrush Theatre in its first two concerts of the 2021-2022 season. It will be the first time the orchestra has had an audience in that space since March 2020.

Thespians take note — there are a number of acting opportunities available in Kamloops.

The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops will kick off their 2021-2022 concert series with Canadian Tale on Friday, Sept. 10.

The first of a 10-concert season will take place on Sept. 10 at Kamloops United Church.

Campus/community radio station CFBX is on the drive for volunteers, calling for community members who might want to try their hand at radio, or are just looking to help out. The station's fall volunteer drive takes place from Friday, Sept.