South Okanagan Events Centre

Penticton Vees Playoffs - Game 5 - Cowichan Capitals
2019-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)
The Penticton Vees will face the Cowichan Capitals in the first round of the Fred Page Cup playoffs, presented by Chamberlain Property Group.
Round Schedule:
Game #1 – Thursday, February 28th – SOEC – FINAL SCORE: Vees 1 | Capitals 4
Game #2 – Saturday, March 2nd – SOEC – FINAL SCORE: Vees 4 | Capitals 1
Game #3 – Tuesday, March 5th – Island Savings Centre – FINAL SCORE: Vees 2 | Capitals 3
Game #4 – Wednesday, March 6th – Island Savings Centre – 7:00PM
Game #5 – Saturday, March 9th – SOEC – 6:00PM
Game #6 (if necessary) – Monday, March 11th – Island Savings Centre – 7:00PM
Game #7 (if necessary) – Wednesday, March 13th – SOEC – 7:00PM
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

2019 BC Interior RV Show
2019-04-05 12:00 - 2019-04-07 16:00
The 8th Annual BC Interior RV Show will take place April 5 – 7, 2019! Join us at the South Okanagan Events Centre and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.
Enjoy the largest RV show in the BC Interior which covers over 9 acres of area, of which 80,000 square feet is indoors. Spend the weekend touring the best brand names in the industry with factory representatives from leading RV manufactures on-site to answer all of your questions. Also, take part in the various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience.
Admission is only $5 for a weekend pass at the door. Cash Only.
Kids under 15 years old get in free.
Please bring a non-perishable food item.
For more information on the event, visit http://www.bcinteriorrvshow.ca/
For information on being an exhibitor, email the BC Interior RV Society at info@bcinteriorrvshow.ca
Show Hours:
Friday: 12 noon – 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
2019-04-09 19:30 - 22:00
Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:30pm. Theresa will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way. Tickets go on-sale Friday, February 1st at 10 am and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, charge by phone at 1-877-763-2849 or order online at www.ValleyFirstTIX.com . Tickets start at $39.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.
“The Experience” brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans, as she lets spirit guide her through the audience. A video display ensures everyone in the venue has an up-close-hands-on experience regardless of seat location. “The experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about witnessing something life-changing” says Theresa Caputo. “It’s like Long Island Medium live, witnessing first-hand spirit communication.”
The highly-rated show Long Island Medium follows Theresa’s life as a typical Long Island mom with one very big difference…she can communicate with the dead. Since she cannot “turn off” this gift, messages from departed loved ones can come through at any time, which lead to spontaneous readings with those she encounters. In addition to her television show, Theresa has appeared on such programs as “Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Fallon,” “Steve Harvey,” “Live with Kelly and Michael,” “Dr. Oz,” & “The Today Show.”
Theresa’s latest book, “Good Grief: Heal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live Again”, was released in 2017 and debuted on the NY Times Best-Seller List at #3. With her energetic, positive, and encouraging tone, Theresa uses the lessons from Spirit to guide the reader through grief toward a place of solace and healing. Theresa’s second book titled “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” was released in September 2014 and debuted at #9 on the NY Times Best Seller List. Her first book titled “There’s More to Life Than This” was released in the fall of 2013.
Theresa has been a practicing medium for over 20 years. She helps individuals find closure by delivering healing messages. For Theresa, this is not just her job… this is her life. Learn more about Theresa at www.theresacaputo.com .

Blue Man Group - Show 1
2019-04-23 20:00 - 22:30
BLUE MAN GROUP, the world-renowned entertainment sensation, will be coming to Penticton through their World Tour on April 23 and 24, 2019 . The award-winning stage show, known for its trio of bald and blue performers, will be performing at the South Okanagan Events Centre for TWO SHOWS ONLY.
For over 25 years, BLUE MAN GROUP has earned an unrivaled reputation in the global entertainment industry by blending art, technology, music and comedy to create unforgettable, interactive experiences. At BLUE MAN GROUP, audiences will rock, laugh and party as three bald and blue characters explore the world and discover surprises at every turn.
The BLUE MAN GROUP World Tour showcases classic Blue Man favorites along with brand new content featuring new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics.
“We are so excited to announce Penticton as the next stop on BLUE MAN GROUP’S World Tour,” said Benoit Mathieu, Executive Managing Director. “Since the recent acquisition by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, BLUE MAN GROUP has expanded its creative power and global distribution opportunities, enabling us to deliver the show to new audiences around the world and we are so honored to be able to share our show with the people of Canada and beyond. With no language barrier to overcome, as the Blue Men don’t speak, fans of all ages, cultures and nationalities can enjoy the experience.”

Blue Man Group - Show 2
2019-04-24 20:00 - 22:30

Godsmack and Volbeat with Stitched Up Heart
2019-04-27 19:30 - 23:00 | South Okanagan Events Centre, 853 Eckhardt Ave. West, Penticton, BC, V2A 9C4, Canada
Grammy nominated Danish band Volbeat confirms seventeen new tour dates with Godsmack throughout the U.S. and Canada in April and May of 2019 with a stop in Penticton, BC on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The tour will kick off with a string of dates in U.S as special guests to Godsmack before the pair embark on a cross-country co-headline tour of Canada (full dates below). Additionally, two tiers of VIP packages will be available for these dates, a “Meet & Greet + Backstage Tour Experience” and a “Fast Track + Early Entry Package,” and full information is available here. Tickets for these newly announced dates will go on sale here on Friday, December 14th at 10am Local Time, (with the exceptions of Omaha, which will go on-sale on Friday, Dec. 14 at 1pm Local Time, Edmonton and Abbortsford which will both go on-sale on Friday, Dec. 14 at 12PM Local Time, and Saskatoon which will go on-sale Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10am Local Time). Opening for Godsmack and Volbeat in Penticton on Saturday, April 27th is Stitched Up Heart.
Volbeat recently announced the release their live album and concert film, Let’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken, on December 14th via Republic Records/Universal Music. The 26-track album commemorates and memorializes the record-breaking 2017 concert, and includes live versions of Volbeat’s chart-topping hits “Still Counting,” “For Evigt,” “The Devil’s Bleeding Crown,” and “A Warrior’s Call” as well as a live performance of a new song, “The Everlasting.” Special guests on the album (in order of appearance) include Mille Petrozza, Johan Olsen, Mark “Barney” Greenway, Lars Ulrich, boxer Mikkel Kessler and Danko Jones. Find a full list of guest performers below. The album and concert film will be available in the following configurations: BluRay /2 CD, DVD/2 CD, 2 CD, 3 LP vinyl, and digitally. Pre-order Let’s Boogie! Live From Telia Parken on all formats here: https://umg.lnk.to/letsboogielive
Volbeat emerged from Copenhagen in 2001. Since then, they’ve tirelessly clawed their way to hard rock’s upper echelon with endless touring and a string of six beloved full-length albums. Recently, their 2010 album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven, which features hit singles “A Warrior’s Call” and “Heaven Nor Hell,” received RIAA Gold Certification. 2013’s Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies bowed at #9 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release marking the highest U.S. chart entry for a Danish Act since 1997 until the band’s 2016 album Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie topped it by debuting at #4.
Godsmack released When Legends Rise earlier this year via BMG (US) and Spinefarm (Worldwide), marking the band’s seventh studio album and their first in four years. When Legends Rise is available on CD, LP and Digital.

South Okanagan Pics & Sticks Charity Hockey Game
2019-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | South Okanagan Events Centre, 853 Eckhardt Ave. West, Penticton, BC, V2A 9C4, Canada
The Gord Bamford Foundation is hosting its first annual Pics & Sticks Charity event, presented by Kubota Canada Ltd & Gerard’s Equipment of Oliver, BC, which includes a charity hockey game: Edmonton Oilers Alumni versus The Alumni on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Gord Bamford and Kevin Primeau the event gives people the chance to play alongside NHL alumni like Glenn Anderson, Chris Joseph, Marty McSorley, Ron Lowe and country music stars like Gord Bamford, Dallas Smith, Aaron Pritchett and Chad Brownlee.
In partnership with the South Okanagan Youth Foundation the event will give back to local and British Columbia charities including Children’s Miracle Network, Make-A-Wish Foundation British Columbia, Basic for Babies, and of course, the area’s minor hockey associations.
The event is the perfect mix of sport and music, two things that everyone can enjoy. Consisting of a charity hockey game at the South Okanagan Event Centre in Penticton, an 18 hole golf tournament at the Sonora Dunes Golf Course along with the banquet and concert at the Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, the event is the first of its kind in the area.
“This event brings together a few of my favourite things. Country music, hockey, golf, and community support. I’m really looking forward to watching this event unfold in one of Canada’s most spectacular settings,” said Gord Bamford.
Hockey teams from West Kelowna to Osoyoos have the opportunity to raise money and 1 lucky winning team will have the opportunity to play with stars! Come see Oilers, Canuck & NHL Alumni greats like, Marty McSorley Glenn Anderson, Chris Joseph, Ron Low team up with Canadian music stars, Gord Bamford, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee & Aaron Pritchett.
A portion of the profits from the hockey ticket sales will support local youth, minor hockey and charity
To see the complete list of sponsors, participating hockey teams and local businesses, as well as sponsorship opportunities that are still available, please visit: https://gordbamfordfoundation.com/south-okanagan-pics-sticks/
PLAYERS LIST:

The Alumni

Rob Zandee

Bernie Martine

Gary Ward

Chad Brownlee

Chuck Kobasew

Dave Babych

Dixon Ward

Geoff Courtnall

Greg Adams

Dallas Smith

Kraig Nienhuis

Kirk McLean

Aaron Pritchett

Bob Bourne

Todd Simpson

Cliff Ronning

Edmonton Oilers Alumni

Ron Low

Bob McCammon

Lorry Wengberg

Merle Pruden

Cory Davidson

Garth Butcher

BJ MacDonald

Chris Joseph

Cory Cross

Curtis Glencross

Dean McAmmond

Doug Hicks

Glenn Anderson

Gord Bamford

Marty McSorley

Rob Brown

Larry Melnyk

Eddie Mio

Referee: Darcy Rota

Trainer: Barry Stafford

POSTPONED: Gucci Mane with Merkules & Peter Jackson
2019-05-28 19:30 - 23:00
PRESS RELEASE (22/05/2019): We have been informed by a representative of the OPEN Agency, who is working with the promoter for the Gucci Mane “Live in Canada Tour 2019” that “unfortunately the dates have been postponed for the upcoming tour scheduled May 15-31.” Gucci Mane was scheduled to perform in Penticton on Tuesday, May 28th. The OPEN Agency is currently looking at new tour dates between the 3rd-15th of September. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Ticket refunds for the Gucci Mane concert scheduled in Penticton will be made available. Refund information can be found below:
Credit Card Purchases:
Customers who purchased their tickets with a credit card will have the ticket price and the per-ticket fee automatically reversed beginning May 23rd. Please be advised credit card refunds can take between 5-10 days to post. Please contact the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) at SOEC-BoxOffice@penticton.ca if a credit card refund has not occurred by June 6th.
Cash or Debit purchases:
Customers who purchased tickets using cash or a debit card at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) can return to the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) ONLY for a refund no sooner than May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Only the purchaser of the tickets, with valid photo ID, may receive the refund in the form of the original payment method. The Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) is open Monday to Friday from 10: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: Refunds must be completed by June 21st, end of business day.
Questions regarding refunds can be directed to the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC by calling 250-276-2144 or emailing soec-boxoffice@penticton.ca.

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2019-07-31 09:00 - 2019-08-23 12:00
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CONTEST RULES

PRE SEASON GAME: Vees vs. Merritt Centennials
2019-08-23 19:00 - 21:30
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Merritt Centennials in pre-season action at the SOEC! Puck drops at 7:00PM.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC.
*Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

PRE SEASON GAME: Vees vs. West Kelowna Warriors
2019-08-28 18:30 - 21:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the West Kelowna Warriors in pre-season action at the SOEC! Puck drops at 6:30PM.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC.
*Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

PRE SEASON GAME: Vees vs. Brooks Bandits
2019-08-30 19:00 - 21:30
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the AJHL’s Brooks Bandits in pre-season action at the SOEC! Puck drops at 7:00PM.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC.
*Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

PRE SEASON GAME: Vees vs. Brooks Bandits
2019-08-31 18:00 - 20:30
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the AJHL’s Brooks Bandits in pre-season action at the SOEC! Puck drops at 6:00PM.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC.
*Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.

STYX with Loverboy
2019-09-04 19:00 - 22:00
Classic rock legends, STYX, are set to perform in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Wednesday, September 4 with Canadian icons, LOVERBOY.
VIP and Meet & Greet Packages will be available and can be purchased starting Thursday, June 6 at 10am PST and can only be purchased online at www.valleyfirsttix.com.
General tickets are $69.50, $79.50, $89.50 and $109.50* and go on sale Friday, June 7 at 10am PST and can be purchased at www.valleyfirsttix.com, in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, or charge by phone at 1.877.763.2849.
The six men comprising STYX have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by averaging over 100 shows a year every year since (yes) 1999, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Founded in Chicago in 1972, STYX has the unique distinction of being the first band in rock history to have four consecutive certified multimillion-selling albums in a row: 1977’s The Grand Illusion, 1978’s Pieces of Eight, 1979’s Cornerstone, and 1981’s Paradise Theatre.
STYX draws from over four decades of barn burning chart hits, joyous sing-alongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a STYX set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady” to the poignant rumination on the fleeting nature of fame in “Miss America,” from an individual yearning for true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness” to a soul-deep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball,” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, STYX draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound.

For more than 30 years, LOVERBOY has been “Working for the Weekend”(and on weekends), delighting audiences around the world since forming in 1978, when vocalist and Penticton native, Mike Reno, was introduced to guitar hot shot, Paul Dean – both veterans of several bands on the Canadian scene. After being rejected by all the major U.S. record companies, LOVERBOY signed with Columbia Records Canada to record their self-titled debut album, which went on to sell more than 700k records in Canada. Soon the band found themselves playing on mega tours with Journey, Bob Seger, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Kansas and Def Leppard, to name a few. They quickly became MTV darlings, being one of the first bands ever featured on the music channel.
With their trademarked leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, LOVERBOY has sold more than 10 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million-selling Get Lucky, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such arena rock staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid is Hot Tonite,”“Notorious”, “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “Heaven In Your Eyes” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.” LOVERBOY went on to win a still-record six Juno awards in 1982, and until a three-year sabbatical in 1989, were one of the Top 5 grossing touring acts in the world, performing in over 100 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Their success made them the first Canadian group ever to earn Columbia Records’ exclusive Crystal Globe Award, celebrating the sale of over five million albums outside their native country.
Along with Reno and Dean, LOVERBOY still includes original members Doug Johnson on keyboards and Matt Frenette on drums, with Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve (a former member of Dean and Frenette’s pre-LOVERBOY band Streetheart), replacing the late Scott Smith on bass, and continues a healthy touring schedule around the world.
*additional fees apply.

Ghost with Nothing More
2019-09-21 19:30 - 23:00
With “Dance Macabre” becoming the band’s third #1 single at rock radio, Grammy award-winning artist Ghost announces a six-week North American headline tour that will see the Swedish rock band’s elaborate rock theatre presentation metamorphose into a full-on arena production.
Produced by Live Nation and billed as the “Ultimate Tour Named Death,” the outing is due to hit Penticton on Saturday, September 21st at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Tickets for the “Ultimate Tour Named Death” are $39.50, $49.50, $69.50 and $75.00* and will go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, April 5 at 10:00AM. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.
San Antonio’s three-time Grammy-nominated alt/rock band Nothing More, who earned three Top 10 singles from their most recent album The Stories We Tell Ourselves, will provide support for the tour.*
Ghost’s widely acclaimed live performances are known for raising an ungodly ruckus, and that will only be amplified as the band brings its stage production to arenas. Cardinal Copia and the seven Nameless Ghouls will perform for more than two hours on a striking stage set resembling a medieval cathedral with a backdrop of illuminated stained-glass windows that pay tribute to the three now-departed Papas. In addition to rich costumes, special effects, and a spectacular light show tailored-made for arenas, the Cardinal and the band will take advantage of a series of multi-level platforms and walkways to prowl around on while performing some of Ghost’s fan-favorite songs from the band’s albums and EPs catalogues. The set list will include favorites “Square Hammer,” “Cirice,” “Ashes,” “He Is,” “Year Zero,” “Rats,” “Mummy Dust,” “Life Eternal,” “Dance Macabre,” and many more.
Twenty-eighteen proved to be a transformative year for Ghost. The band’s album Prequelle debuted at #3 on Billboard’s 200 chart, was named Revolver’s #1 Album of the Year, earned a Grammy nomination in the category of “Best Rock Album,” and accumulated 400,000 album sales and 200-million streams since its June release. Prequelle’s first radio single, “Rats,” held the #1 spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart for a record-setting eight consecutive weeks and received a “Best Rock Song” Grammy nomination, and the most recent radio track, “Dance Macabre,” became the band’s third #1 song at rock radio, a position it held for three weeks. In addition, Loudwire named Ghost its “Artist of the Year.”
*Additional fees apply.
While costumes are encouraged for this event, please note all patrons must be identified at the entrance. If you are coming to the event in costume, please be prepared to remove any masks; if you plan to paint your face, please make sure you can be identified by security. If you cannot be identified, you may be asked to remove your makeup and you may not be able to purchase alcohol if you are over 19. If any part of your costume includes a prohibited item, you will be required to remove it prior to entering the venue. Prohibited items include: toy guns or handcuffs, dust or gas masks, large chains & spiked jewelry. If your costume blocks or impedes the view of another patron, you may be asked to relocate or remove the item for the performance.

HOME OPENER: Penticton Vees vs. West Kelowna Warriors
2019-09-27 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the West Kelowna Warriors for their official home opener on Friday, September 27th at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC), presented by Telus PureFibre. Puck drops at 7:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online HERE.

BCHL Showcase Festival
2019-10-05 10:00 - 2019-10-06 21:30
For the first time ever, the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase Festival is coming to Penticton! Nine junior ‘A’ hockey teams will play a pair of games at the South Okanagan Events Centre, including Penticton’s hometown team, the Penticton Vees. Outside of hockey, the event will host a Kids Zone, entertainment and activities and a Showcase Panel featuring NHL alumni.
Tickets go on sale Monday, September 9th at 10:00am and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.
Tickets:
Friday/Saturday Day Pass – $10.00* (Includes all three games prior to the Penticton Vees evening games)
Penticton Vees Games – $15.00* (Increase by $1.00 on game day)
Children and Youth (18 and under) – FREE, with the purchase of an adult ticket, courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction
*additional fees apply online
Schedule:
Friday, October 4th –
Game 1 — Prince George Spruce Kings vs. West Kelowna Warriors — 10:00am
Game 2 — Wenatchee Wild vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks —- 1:00pm
Game 3 — Merritt Centennials vs. Trail Smoke Eaters— 4:00pm
Game 4 — Vernon Vipers vs. Penticton Vees — 7:00pm
Saturday, October 5th –
Game 1 — Salmon Arm Silverbacks vs. Coquitlam Express — 10:00am
Game 2 — Trail Smoke Eaters vs. Prince George Spruce Kings — 1:00pm
Game 3 — West Kelowna Warriors vs. Vernon Vipers — 4:00pm
Game 4 — Penticton Vees vs. Wenatchee Wild — 7:00pm

Rock the Rink
2019-10-06 19:00 - 21:30
Rock the Rink is a brand new tour that focuses on being more than a figure skating show. Combining the highest level of on-ice superstar talent with an ever-evolving touring production, Rock The Rink will produce the highest value of entertainment. This year – along with upgrades to lighting, video and interactive technology – live music will be introduced to the show, with featured special musical guest, Birds of Bellwoods.
The production will tour from coast-to-coast across Canada, including one stop at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on Sunday, October 6th. The cast will feature Canadian greats, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Patrick Chan, Kaetlyn Osmond and Elvis Stojko. The show will also be bring world-renowned skating talent from Europe and the U.S. with Italian Olympic Medalist and World Champion, Carolina Kostner, Olympic Medalist and four time U.S. National Champion, Jeremy Abbott and Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3 at 10:00AM and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com. The tour, which is presented by Round Room, is proud of its continued relationship with Bell Media as the official tour media sponsor.

Cheech & Chong
2019-10-09 20:00 - 22:30
Iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture comedy routines. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have been entertaining fans for more than four decades and are ready to celebrate recent updates to Canadian legislation with their new O Cannabis Tour which will hit 14 markets across the country this fall, including Penticton on October 9th.
With nine albums released from 1972 through 1985, Cheech and Chong were nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with their third album, Los Cochinos, released in 1973. Big Bambu, their second album, was the biggest selling comedy record of all time in 1972 and remained so for many years. Their stunningly successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first movie, “Up In Smoke,” the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Cheech and Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together, all directed by Chong.
Cheech Marin is a paradox in the world of entertainment. Cheech is an actor, director, writer, musician, art collector, and humanitarian, a man who has enough talent, humor, and intelligence to do just about anything. He is truly a multi-generational star, having starred in films like Born In East L.A. and Tin Cup, and on televisions shows like Nash Bridges and Jane The Virgin.
Tommy Chong began his entertainment career as a musician in a Canadian-based rhythm and blues band. Eventually, he landed a gig with the “Vancouvers” and co-wrote the band’s 1960s hit, “Does Your Mama Know About Me.” Chong then turned towards the life of an actor and appeared in several films including National Lampoon’s Senior Trip. Chong has also starred, most notably, on “That 70’s Show,” and guest starred on “Dharma & Greg” and “The George Lopez Show.”
Tickets for the O Cannabis Tour are $55.00, $69.50, $85.00 and $125.00* and will go on sale Friday, April 26 at 10:00AM PST. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online HERE.

Shinedown with Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria & Savage After Midnight
2019-10-15 18:15 - 23:00
Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown has announced new fall tour dates on their 2019 ATTENTION ATTENTION World Tour, produced by Frank Productions, beginning September 17th through October 19th. Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria and Savage After Midnight will support on select dates. Shinedown has been selling out arenas and receiving rave reviews during their tour, backed by their biggest, most eye-popping production yet. Included in these additional dates is a stop at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) in Penticton on Tuesday, October 15th. Tickets are $39.50, $59.50, $69.50 (additional fees apply) and go on sale Friday, May 17th at 10:00AM. Tickets can purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.
Reaching far beyond any genre or label, Shinedown’s uplifting anthem “GET UP” – which has become a crossover hit at Hot AC after spending several weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart – has quickly became a beacon of light for listeners around the globe, offering an urgent and universal message of hope, empathy and encouragement that has been connecting with those going through hardships of all types and those supporting loved ones who may be struggling. Speaking to the human spirit in a time of need, “GET UP” was born from a very personal place, inspired by Brent watching his friend, Shinedown bassist Eric Bass, deal with clinical depression. Shinedown recently released a stunning new piano version of the song, propelled by the undeniable power of front man Brent Smith’s voice. PRESS HERE to listen to “GET UP (Piano Version).”
“GET UP” has racked up more than 37 million streams, landed the band on Live with Kelly and Ryan, and was heard during the Walter Payton Award during the Super Bowl Pregame show among other television spots. Garnering praise from the likes of HuffPost, Salon, Rolling Stone, Consequence of Sound, Buzzfeed, Parade, Grammy.com, Popdust, No Depression and more with key playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music, “GET UP” broke a new record for Shinedown giving the band the most Rock Airplay Top 10s ever and their 13th #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs Chart (the second most in the history of the chart, tied with Van Halen).
Shinedown’s limited run of ‘An Evening With Shinedown’ shows is currently underway and offers fans a more intimate live experience, with the second of two back-to-back sold out shows at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville tonight. On June 21st, Shinedown kicks off their summer headlining run with support from Badflower, Dinosaur Pile-Up, and Broken Hands on coast-to-coast dates, and will headline WNOR Lunatic Luau 2019 on May 17 in Virginia Beach, VA, MMRBQ on May 18 in Camden, NJ, Rocklahoma on May 24 in Pryor, OK, Inkcarceration Festival on July 12 in Mansfield, OH, and Riff Fest on July 13 in Detroit, MI.
Shinedown’s chart-topping album ATTENTION ATTENTION (PRESS HERE to listen), out now via Atlantic Records, simultaneously hit #1 on Billboard’s Alternative, Top Rock and Hard Rock Albums Charts, debuted Top 5 on the Billboard 200 and spawned current Top 10 Active Rock hit “MONSTERS”, #1 Active Rock hit “DEVIL,” and the rousing track “THE HUMAN RADIO”, in addition to “GET UP.”

Penticton Vees vs. Vernon Vipers
2019-10-18 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Vernon Vipers on Friday, October 18 at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC), presented by Penticton Nissan. Puck drops at 7:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online HERE.

Penticton Vees vs. Nanaimo Clippers
2019-10-19 18:00 - 20:30
The Penticton Vees will face the Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday, October 19 at the SOEC, presented by Penticton Western News. Puck drops at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online HERE.

Penticton Vees vs. Trail Smoke Eaters
2019-10-23 18:30 - 21:00
The Penticton Vees will face the Trail Smoke Eaters for WICKED Wednesday, October 23, presented by Boston Pizza. Puck drops at 6:00PM.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $5.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $5.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online HERE.

Dallas Smith & Dean Brody with Guests
2019-10-25 19:00 - 23:00
This fall will bring together two iconic country artists, Dallas Smith and Dean Brody, for the larger-than-life Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone Tour along with special guests Chad Brownlee, MacKenzie Porter and The Reklaws. This tour will land in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday, October 25, 2019.
Tickets are $30.00, $39.50, $55.00, $69.50 and $89.50* and can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com . VIP tickets for this impressive show will include intimate performances and meet and greets with Brody and Smith, along with early access to merchandise and a gift bag.
With multiple JUNO Awards and a plethora of CCMA Awards to each of their credits, Dean Brody and Dallas Smith remain two of the most celebrated artists in Canadian Country Music. New music is on the immediate horizon from both artists heading into the summer festival season and tour, with Smith’s EP “The Fall” out on March 15, which includes his latest chart topping single, “Rhinestone World”, and Brody dropping a brand new single March 8, titled “Whiskey in a Teacup”, followed by a brand new EP in April.
Smith’s knack for chart topping singles has him credited as the first and only Canadian Country Artist in the Nielson BDS era to have four consecutive #1 singles from the same album, and six in total, surpassing Shania Twain on both fronts. Brody’s compelling songwriting abilities have also led to record-breaking stats, such as the title and award for number-one-selling digital Canadian country single of all-time, while showcasing his unparalleled ability to bring storytelling to the forefront of country music. Fans across the country are sure to be blown away by the pairing of these two award-winning artists, through the course of an immersive, co-headlined show.
Also joining this acclaimed duo on tour as special guests are; country star Chad Brownlee, who is actively preparing for his first major label album debut, with a new single recently released, titled, “Forever’s Gotta Start Somewhere” and rising star, MacKenzie Porter, who recently released two new tracks, “Drive Thru” and “About You” that showcase the Nashville-based, Canadian born singer-songwriter’s incredible abilities. The Reklaws are a Canadian country music duo from Cambridge, Ontario, consisting of siblings Stuart and Jenna Walker. Their EP Feels Like That was released in 2018 and received a Juno Award nomination for Country Album of the Year. Most recently, The Reklaws won Album of the Year at the 2019 CCMA’s.

Rascal Flatts with Aaron Goodvin & Steven Lee Olsen
2019-10-30 19:00 - 23:00
Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts will continue their headlining tour into the fall, revealing the FOREVER SUMMER PLAYLIST TOUR will stop in Canada for a special run of shows kicking off on Oct. 24 in Medicine Hat, AB. The trio, who are currently on their stacked SUMMER PLAYLIST TOUR across the United States, have been praised for their show offering a “a nice night of pop-country hits with a little extra flair tossed in” (St. Louis Post Dispatch). The group has invited special guests Aaron Goodvin and Steven Lee Olsen to join them on the newly-announced Canadian run.
One band. Ten albums. Seventeen No. One hits. Time and success have only put Rascal Flatts closer to their core with expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself. The trio’s Top 20 single “Back To Life” is currently ascending at Country radio and follows back-to-back chart-topping singles “Yours If You Want It” as well as “I Like The Sound Of That” (Big Machine Records). Rascal Flatts recently dropped a four-song EP, JUKEBOX as a surprise for fans, featuring special spins on their most-loved songs. The group has also earned over 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, also making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. Known as one of the hottest-selling touring acts in any genre with over 10 million tickets sold, the trio is currently on their stacked headlining SUMMER PLAYLIST TOUR playing major cities across the U.S. For more information, visit rascalflatts.com.
Tickets are $49.50, $89.50 & $109.50 (plus additional fees) and will go on sale Monday, June 24 at 10:00AM. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at www.ValleyFirstTix.com.
Another Gold & Gold, Sakamoto Entertainement Production.

Penticton VEES vs. Prince George Spruce Kings
2019-11-27 18:30 - 21:00
It’s WICKED WEDNESDAY! The Penticton Vees will face the Prince George Spruce Kings on Wednesday, November 27th at the South Okanagan Events Centre at 6:30PM, presented by Boston Pizza Penticton.
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $5.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $5.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

The Offspring & Sum 41
2019-11-29 19:00 - 23:00
THE OFFSPRING and SUM 41 have announced a Canadian tour with special guests DINOSAUR PILE-UP that will kick off November 12 at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS. The tour will land in Penticton at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday, November 29th. Tickets are $39.50, $59.50, $69.50, $79.50* and go on sale Friday, August 23 at 10:00AM. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, over the phone at 1-877-763-2849 or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.
*additional fees apply.
The mega-platinum-selling Offspring recently announced that they’re putting the finishing touches on their first album in seven years. The band has been recording with Grammy-winning producer Bob Rock in between extensive tours on a yet-to-be-titled album – their first since 2012’s ‘Days Go By’ and their third consecutive release with Rock, who also produced 2008’s ‘Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace.’ 2019 marks two important milestones for the Southern California-based group, including the 35th anniversary of their formation and the 25th anniversary of 1994’s landmark album, ‘Smash.’ Since its debut, ‘Smash’ has sold over 10 million copies and remains the highest-selling indie album of all time. The band, who is currently touring overseas, just wrapped a North American run that included Vans Warped Tour 25thAnniversary shows. Their high-octane performance at the recent Atlantic City date drew praise from Brooklyn Vegan, who wrote, “they’ve really got a lot of hits and they still have the energy, the attitude and the nasally sneer needed to deliver. The Offspring’s classics are embedded into punk’s DNA at this point. If you care about this kind of music, they’ve probably impacted you either directly or indirectly. And they still bring it.”
Sum 41 are celebrating the chart success of their most recent release, Order In Decline (Hopeless Records) and have locked in spots at #2 on the Top 200, #1 Rock and #1 Hard Music on the Canadian album charts. The success continued worldwide with #2 spots on both the US Current Rock and Hard Music Album Charts, #3 on the US Alternative Charts, #8 on the US Top Current Albums charts, as well as a #2 spot on the UK Rock & Metal Charts. Order In Decline is available to stream and purchase via Hopeless Records at http://smarturl.it/OrderInDecline. The lead single from the album, “Out For Blood,” landed the band in the Top 10 of the Canadian Active Rock Radio share and currently holds the #7 spot. The single peaked at #1 on Sirius XM Octane and has been added to numerous streaming playlists.
ABOUT THE OFFSPRING
Over the course of their remarkable career, The Offspring have performed over a thousand shows to packed-house crowds across the globe. They’ve hit the Top 5 of the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart 4 times and their last single, Coming For You, marked the 27th Billboard Alternative Songs entry for The Offspring, tying them with R.E.M. for sixth place among acts with the most visits since the chart began in 1988. They join an elite group led by U2, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters. The Offspring have written and recorded a plethora of blockbuster radio hits, including “Self Esteem” (176 million Spotify streams and 36 million YouTube views) “The Kids Aren’t Alright” (232 million Spotify, 63 million YouTube), “Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)” (153 million Spotify, 12 million YouTube) and “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” (281 million Spotify, 34 million YouTube), among many others. Along the way, they’ve sold over 40 million albums (including more than 11 million copies of 2005’s ‘Americana’) and have racked up billions of streams.
ABOUT SUM 41
Sum 41 consists of five members including Deryck Whibley, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dave Brownsound, co-lead guitarist/backing vocalist Tom Thacker, bassist/backing vocalist Cone McCaslin and drummer Frank Zummo. After selling more than 15 million records worldwide, a Grammy Award nomination, 2 Juno Awards (and 7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, as well as multiple Alternative Press Music Awards, Sum 41 is quite simply a rock band – uncompromising and honest with no intention of slowing down.

Pink the Rink: Penticton VEES vs. Merritt Centennials
2019-11-30 18:00 - 20:30
It’s the annual Cobs Bread Pink the Rink Night in support of anti-bullying as the Vees host the Merritt Centennials on Saturday, November 30th at 6:00PM. Our Vees will be decked out in PINK and you should be, too!
TICKET INFO:
Adults – $15.00* each
Seniors (65+ ) – $13.00* each
Kids/Students (18 & under) – FREE** courtesy of Peter Bros Construction. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating.
PLEASE NOTE: Game tickets increase by $1.00 for Adults/Seniors on the day of the game.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Vees Annual Teddy Bear Toss
2019-12-06 19:00 - 21:30
The Penticton Vees will host the West Kelowna Warriors for the Annual TEDDY BEAR TOSS on Friday, December 6th at 7:00PM, presented by Telus.
This year, Teddy Bear Toss is expanding to include pyjamas, toques, scarves, mittens, diapers and other soft items – Anything to help families in need this chilly holiday season. When the Vees score their first goal of the game, toss your items on the ice!
Telus and Petsmart will be on site selling pyjamas and teddy bears for those who weren’t able to pick something up before the game.
Please be sure that all items are soft, lightweight and don’t contain hard parts that could harm the players on the ice at the time of the toss. Clothing and stuffed animals can be new or gently used. All items will be collected by the local Salvation Army branch and delivered to families within the South Okanagan.
*Additional fees apply online.
**Does not apply to premium seating. All fans under the age of 18 who are unaccompanied by a parent/guardian are asked to enter the SOEC through Gate 1 and to present photo identification upon picking up a ticket to the game as well as arriving the day of.
Game tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) or online at ValleyFirstTix.com.

Boney M. featuring Liz Mitchell with Morgan James
2019-12-07 19:00 - 22:00
Internationally acclaimed Euro-Caribbean vocal group Boney M. featuring original lead singer Liz Mitchell is set to perform in Penticton on Saturday, December 7 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Performing all their classic hits and holiday favourites – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Tickets are $35.00, $55.00, $65.00 and $85.00* and will go on sale to the general public Friday, June 14 at 10am. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, by phone 1.877.763.2849 or online HERE.
Boney M. was not only THE disco cult band of the 70’s and 80’s but remains a living legend of the entire disco era. Originally founded in Germany by writer and producer Frank Farian, Boney M. was one of the disco-orientated pop acts which dominated the European charts throughout the late seventies and early eighties with a string of hits well remembered to this day. Farian moulded the four piece band in the dance pop fashion, featuring the stunning vocals of Liz Mitchell, which proved irresistible to radio, dance floor and partygoers.
The biography of Boney M.’s hits is extensive. The group had eight Number One hits in the European charts, has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is known for huge international hits such ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Sunny’, ‘Ma Baker’, ‘Belfast’, ‘Rivers of Babylon’, ‘Brown Girl in the Ring’, ‘Rasputin’ and ‘Mary’s Boy Child’.
In addition to the successes of Boney M.’s singles was the success of three Number One albums in the European market: Take the Heat off Me, Nightflight to Venus, Love for Sale. Now in the 21st Century, there is obviously no doubt that songs from the past are far more popular than ever before. Boney M.’s international success during the past twenty five years has proven that their hits definitely belong to the collection of timeless classics.
Opening for Boney M. is New York-based soul singer, songwriter Morgan James. Her most recent studio album, “Reckless Abandon” is her first as an independent artist, and it is her most personal outing yet, prompting the Huffington Post to call Morgan James the “Brightest Breakout Artist of the Year”. This year, Morgan also took on a full album cover of the Beatles’ iconic ‘White Album’ to celebrate the 50th anniversary; available on CD, vinyl, digital and full length concept video on her YouTube channel. Morgan recorded two full-length albums with Epic Records: “Hunter”, an album of original soul and R&B, and “Morgan James Live”, a tribute to Nina Simone. Morgan’s music videos have accumulated more than 175 million views (and climbing).
For more information about Boney M. and original lead singer Liz Mitchell, click here: https://mn2s.com/booking-agency/live-roster/liz-mitchell/
