South Okanagan Events Centre

Western Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
2015-07-04 09:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), also known as ‘The Gentle Art’, is a martial art, combat sport and self-defense art, which primarily focuses on grappling and submission. This sport became prominent in the early 1990s when Royce Gracie brought BJJ to the Ultimate Fighter Championships, or more well known today as UFC. BJJ is a sport that is successfully practiced by men, women, and children of different ages, shapes, sizes and physical abilities. It truly is a sport for everyone. Children practicing Jiu-Jitsu are rewarded with a sense of confidence, athleticism and focus, while building knowledge of self-defense, which helps in the bully proofing of our youth.
Not only is BJJ a physical challenge, it is also a mental challenge. The physical demands are a combination of cardiovascular endurance, speed, strength training and developing a strong grip to maintain positioning in a match. A small error during a match can drastically affect the outcome of matches. Many athletes declare that the mental preparation is the most challenging obstacle, whether it is their first tournament as a White Belt, or an established World Champion Black Belt. It takes a lot of heart and courage to take the lessons from everyday training and apply them in a tournament setting, with hundreds of people watching. The reward of overcoming both the mental and physical obstacles are second to none.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Canada is a fast growing sport, that embraces the notion of a close knit community where promoters, school owners, competitors, supporters and sponsors can all come together to unite for the love of the sport. The CBJJF is dedicated 100% to growing this sport in a safe and respectable manner where everyone is welcome to compete.
Doors to the Western Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships at the SOEC open at 8:00AM with matches scheduled throughout the day from 9:00AM until 6:00PM. Tickets are ONLY available at the door and are $10.00 for adults. Children (13 to 18) and the second parent are $5.00. Children (12 and under) and seniors are FREE.

Cirque du Soleil VAREKAI - 5:00PM Show
2015-05-17 17:00 - 23:30
Penticton, BC: A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy… The adventure of Icarus begins.
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something is possible. A world called Varekai.
The sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure and undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.
The word Varekai (pronounced ver•ay•’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai.
Show Details
Cirque du Soleil will perform in Penticton with Varekai at the South Okanagan Events Centre from May 13 -17, 2015 for seven performances only.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai and www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by calling 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
Ticket prices range from $25 – $130* (subject to change, plus applicable fees). Groups of 12 or more save up to 25%! Call 250.490.2359 for more information.
Show Schedule (May 13 – 17, 2015):
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm
Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 16 at 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1:30pm and 5:00pm
For complete show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or www.valleyfirsttix.com
Sponsors
Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges the official sponsors of the Varekai Canadian tour: XEROX, DHL, Rogers, Tetley Tea and its presenting sponsor Desjardins Financial Group.
Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 155 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. To find out more about the ONE DROP Foundation, visit www.onedrop.org.
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Cirque du Soleil VAREKAI - 1:30PM Show
2015-05-17 13:30 - 23:30

Cirque du Soleil VAREKAI - 7:30PM Show
2015-05-16 19:30 - 23:30, 2015-05-15 19:30 - 23:30, 2015-05-14 19:30 - 23:30

Cirque du Soleil VAREKAI - 4:00PM Show
2015-05-16 16:00 - 23:30

Cirque du Soleil presents VAREKAI
2015-05-13 19:30 - 23:30
Penticton, BC:A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy… The adventure of Icarus begins.
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something is possible. A world called Varekai.
The sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure and undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.
The word Varekai (pronounced ver•ay•’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai.
Show Details
Cirque du Soleil will perform in Penticton with Varekai at the South Okanagan Events Centre from May 13 -17, 2015 for seven performances only.
Tickets
Advance tickets for Varekai are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through January 29. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com
Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday, January 30, 2015 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai and www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by calling 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
Ticket prices range from $45 – $100 (subject to change).
Show Schedule (May 13 – 17, 2015):
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm
Friday, May 15 at 4:00 pm and 7:30pm
Saturday, May 16 at 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1:30pm and 5:00pm
For complete show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or www.valleyfirsttix.com
Sponsors
Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges the official sponsors of the Varekai Canadian tour: XEROX, DHL, Rogers, Tetley Tea and its presenting sponsor Desjardins Financial Group.
Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 155 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. To find out more about the ONE DROP Foundation, visit www.onedrop.org.
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Cirque du Soleil VAREKAI - 7:30PM Show
2015-05-13 19:30 - 23:30
Penticton, BC:A dormant volcano, a mystical forest and an ancient prophecy… The adventure of Icarus begins.
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world-a world where something is possible. A world called Varekai.
The sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world imbued with fantastical creatures, a young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of pure and undiluted possibility, begins an inspired incantation to a life rediscovered and to a newly found wonder in the mysteries of the world and the mind.
The word Varekai (pronounced ver•ay•’kie) means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai.
Show Details
Cirque du Soleil will perform in Penticton with Varekai at the South Okanagan Events Centre from May 13 -17, 2015 for seven performances only.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now at www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai and www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by calling 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
Ticket prices range from $25 – $130* (subject to change, plus applicable fees). Groups of 12 or more save up to 25%! Call 250.490.2359 for more information.
Show Schedule (May 13 – 17, 2015):
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm
Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 16 at 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 17 at 1:30pm and 5:00pm
For complete show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai or www.valleyfirsttix.com
Sponsors
Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges the official sponsors of the Varekai Canadian tour: XEROX, DHL, Rogers, Tetley Tea and its presenting sponsor Desjardins Financial Group.
Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is now a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 155 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents.
For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. To find out more about the ONE DROP Foundation, visit www.onedrop.org.
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BC Interior RV Show - April 24-26, 2015
2015-04-24 12:00 - 23:30
The 4th Annual BC Interior RV Show will take place April 24 – 26, 2015
Show Hours:
Friday: 12 NOON – 9:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Enjoy the largest RV show in the BC Interior at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre and the South Okanagan Events Centres 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. Factory representatives from leading RV manufactures will be on site to speak with and answer questions and there will be various seminars available throughout the weekend to help enhance your RV Lifestyle experience.
For more information regarding being an exhibitor email the BC Interior RV Society at: info@bcinteriorrvshow.ca
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FRED PAGE CUP PLAYOFFS: Vees vs Clippers
2015-04-19 18:00 - 23:30
If necessary, the Penticton Vees and the Nanaimo Clippers will play game 7 at the SOEC this Sunday, April 19 at 6PM.
The Vees and Clippers have shed blood, sweat and tears in previous league finals, including an infamous feud in the late 70’s! Now, this year’s rendition won’t disappoint, as these two teams have fanned the flames on a long-time rivalry.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors. Students and children tickets are still free throughout the playoffs courtesy of Peter’s Brothers Construction. Puck drops at 6pm.

FRED PAGE CUP PLAYOFFS: Vees vs Clippers
2015-04-16 19:00 - 23:30
Join us on Thursday, April 16 at the SOEC when the Penticton Vees take on the Nanaimo Clippers. The fourth and final round of the BCHL playoffs is here and the Vees have forced a game 5!
The Vees and Clippers have shed blood, sweat and tears in previous league finals, including an infamous feud in the late 70’s! Now, this year’s rendition won’t disappoint, as these two teams have fanned the flames on a long-time rivalry.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors. Students and children tickets are still free throughout the playoffs courtesy of Peter’s Brothers Construction. Puck drops at 7pm.

DEF LEPPARD with One Bad Son
2015-04-15 19:30 - 23:30
DEF LEPPARD to kick off 2015 Cross-Canada Tour at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) on April 15th!
Def Leppard, one of the world’s dominating powerhouses of rock, has announced a 13 stop Canadian tour in 2015. The tour will take in major venues across the country, kicking off in Penticton, BC on April 15 and wrapping in London, ON on May 5. Opening act for the western leg of the Canadian Tour is One Bad Son.
Tickets for the Canadian dates will go on-sale beginning at 10am on Friday, December 12 at www.livenation.com. Complete tour listing below.
With 100 million records sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard–Joe Elliott (vocals), Vivian Campbell (guitar), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick “Sav” Savage (bass) and Rick Allen (drums)—continues to be one of the most important forces in rock music. The group’s spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name. For the past thirty years the band’s concerts have become must-see events and have quickly made them an institution in the touring industry, as they continue to sell out arenas worldwide.
DEF LEPPARD CANADIAN TOUR 2015
April 15 South Okanagan Event Centre Penticton, BC
April 17 Save On Foods Memorial Centre Victoria, BC
April 18 Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena Vancouver, BC
April 20 EnCana Events Centre Dawson Creek, BC
April 22 Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, AB
April 23 Rexall Place Edmonton, AB
April 25 Enmax Centre Lethbridge, AB
April 26 Brandt Centre Regina, SK
April 28 SaskTel Centre Saskatoon, SK
April 29 MTS Centre Winnipeg, MB
May 2 Bell Centre Montreal, QC*
May 4 The Arena at TD Place Ottawa, ON**
May 5 Budweiser Gardens London, ON
*On sale Saturday, December 13 at 12pm-noon.
**On sale Friday, December 12 at 12pm-noon.
Tickets for DEF LEPPARD are $115.00, $75.00 and $45.50, plus applicable fees. A limited number of VIP Packages are available including Premium Tickets, Meet & Greets, Exclusive Merchandise & more. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone at 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.

West Coast Amusements
2015-04-05 12:00 - 23:30, 2015-04-04 12:00 - 23:30, 2015-04-03 15:00 - 23:30
Ticket Prices
Single tickets: $1.25
Red tickets: Book of 20 tickets for $22.00
Blue tickets: Book of 40 tickets for $45.00
Amusement Hours and Special Pricing:
Friday, April 3rd: 3:00pm -11:00pm
Special Pricing: 6 rides for $15.00
Saturday, April 4th: 12:00pm -11:00pm
Wristband: $38.00
Sunday, April 5th: 12:00pm -6:00pm
Wristbands: $30.00

Marilyn Manson with Deap Vally
2015-03-28 19:30 - 23:30
MARILYN MANSON with special guest Deap Vally bring THE HELL NOT HALLELUJAH TOUR to the SOEC Saturday, March 28th!
Penticton, BC: After more than 20 years leaving audiences in shock and awe, Marilyn Manson is coming to the Okanagan on March 28 for the first time ever to leave his mark on the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Marilyn Manson is best known for the band’s songs and albums released in the 1990s, such as 1996’s Antichrist Superstar and 1998’s Mechanical Animals. In the US alone, three of the band’s albums have been awarded platinum and three more went gold, and the band has had seven releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. Manson has been ranked number 44 in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader, and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.
Tickets for Marilyn Manson with special guest Deap Vally at the SOEC are $29 and $55* (*plus applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone at 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
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Marilyn Manson with special guests
2015-03-28 19:30 - 23:30
MARILYN MANSON with special guests Die Mannequin and Deap Vally bring THE HELL NOT HALLELUJAH TOUR to the SOEC Saturday, March 28th!
Penticton, BC: After more than 20 years leaving audiences in shock and awe, Marilyn Manson is coming to the Okanagan on March 28 for the first time ever to leave his mark on the South Okanagan Events Centre!
Marilyn Manson is best known for the band’s songs and albums released in the 1990s, such as 1996’s Antichrist Superstar and 1998’s Mechanical Animals. In the US alone, three of the band’s albums have been awarded platinum and three more went gold, and the band has had seven releases debut in the top ten, including two number-one albums. Manson has been ranked number 44 in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader, and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.
Tickets for Marilyn Manson with special guest Deap Vally and Die Mannequin at the SOEC are $29 and $55* (*plus applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone at 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
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2015 CSSHL Championships
2015-03-14 08:00 - 23:30
The 2015 CSSHL Championships will take place March 12-15, 2015 in Penticton, British Columbia. The four-day event will be jointly run by the Okanagan Hockey Academy and Global Spectrum Facility Management L.P., with support from the City of Penticton and the Penticton Hospitality Association. All 33 CSSHL teams will be in Penticton for the event, which will be run out of the South Okanagan Events Centre, OHS Training Centre, Memorial Arena and McLaren Park Arena.
Spectators will be able to watch top-end prospects compete over the course of the event, including nine, first-round selections from the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft. In just six short years, the CSSHL has seen an abundance of players move on to the next level, such as current Ottawa Senators forward and 2015 World Junior champion, Curtis Lazar, as well as current Minnesota Wild defenceman, Matt Dumba.
Full event passes cost $30, while one-day passes cost $15. Tickets are available online at www.valleyfirsttix.com, in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC or the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Go to csshl.ca to view the full schedule.
The CSSHL is made up of 11 sports schools across Alberta, British Columbia and Idaho. While the majority of CSSHL players hail from Western Canada, players also come from all over the world to join their respective programs, including across Canada and the United States, as well as Mexico and 16 countries outside of North America.

The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour
2015-03-13 19:30 - 23:30
Penticton, BC: After an extremely successful show in 2013, Celtic Thunder is set to return to Penticton with their brand new show “The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour” on Friday, March 13. This show features an eclectic collection of the group’s best-loved and most popular songs from the past seven years. Drawing material from Celtic Thunder’s nine Public Television Specials, eleven CDs and DVDs and eight US tours to date, “The Very Best of Celtic Thunder” tour aims to combine all Celtic Thunder classics, fan favourites and hit songs into a formidable stage show, married with that huge Celtic Thunder signature sound, dramatic lighting and imposing set that audiences and fans everywhere have come to expect from a Celtic Thunder show.
Celtic Thunder’s principal singers, backed by the amazing eight piece Celtic Thunder band, will deliver their much loved ensemble numbers with selections including “Heartland” from Celtic Thunder -The Show, “Galway Girl” and “Seven Drunken Nights” from Voyage, “A Place in The Choir” from Heritage and “Turning Away” from Mythology. Of course, no Celtic Thunder show would be complete without a performance of their rousing anthem “Ireland’s Call,” which generally acts as the show’s finale and never fails to bring the audience to its feet. In addition to these incredibly popular ensemble performances, “The Very Best of Celtic Thunder” tour will also feature a wide variety of solo hits from the principal singers such as “Ride On,” “The Dutchman,” “Noreen,” “Danny Boy,” some “Puppy Love” and many more.
Celtic Thunder is the brainchild of producer Sharon Browne and since its inception in 2007 has released 11 albums, toured the U.S. and Canada, coast to coast, eight times, and Australia three times performing at over 800 shows to date. Celtic Thunder has also been hailed as BILLBOARD’s “Top World Music Artist,” along with “Top World Music Imprint” and “Top World Album” of in 2008, 2009 and again in 2011. The Celtic Thunder official YouTube channel, “Thunder Tube” has received over 28 million views since 2008. Celtic Thunder is backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band and their shows are known for the use of dramatic effects of lighting and choreography, as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore.
Tickets for “The Very Best of Celtic Thunder Tour” are $55 and $75* (*plus applicable fees). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone at 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
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PLAYOFFS: Round 1, Game 7
2015-03-11 19:00 - 23:30
If this series goes to GAME 7, please join us on Wednesday, March 11 vs the West Kelowna Warriors, right here at the SOEC!
If the Vees advance to the Interior Division Final, they would host game one on Saturday, March 14th, at 6pm. Game two would be the following afternoon, Sunday, March 15th, also at 6pm. Game five (if necessary) would be on Friday, March 20th, at 7pm and game seven (if necessary) would be on Sunday, March 22nd, again at 6pm.
The third round of the BCHL playoffs will be a three-team round robin between the three division winners. The BCHL round robin will be completed between Wednesday, March 25th, and Sunday, April 5th. The Fred Page Cup Final will be played between Friday, April 10th, and Sunday, April 19th.
Fans can purchase discounted playoff Adult/Senior tickets at $10 per game for games one and two of the first round if they buy before 12pm on Monday, March 3rd. After 12pm on Monday, March 3rd, tickets will be $15 for adults and $13 for seniors. Students and children tickets are still free throughout the playoffs courtesy of Peter’s Brothers Construction.

PLAYOFFS: RND 1, GM 2 vs WARRIORS
2015-03-04 19:00 - 23:30
The Penticton Vees are winding down their regular season schedule with the BCHL Fred Page Cup playoffs just around the corner, and with that, the team has released its home dates for the Interior Division playoffs.
Due to a three-way-tie between Merritt, Salmon Arm and West Kelowna for the final two playoff spots, the Vees do not know who they’ll be facing in first round as of right now.
The Vees will open the Fred Page Cup playoffs at the SOEC on Tuesday, March 3rd, and Wednesday, March 4th. Face-off for both games will be 7pm. Game five (if necessary) will be on Monday, March 9th, and game seven (if necessary) will be on Wednesday, March 11th.
If the Vees advance to the Interior Division Final, they would host game one on Saturday, March 14th, at 6pm. Game two would be the following afternoon, Sunday, March 15th, also at 6pm. Game five (if necessary) would be on Friday, March 20th, at 7pm and game seven (if necessary) would be on Sunday, March 22nd, again at 6pm.
The third round of the BCHL playoffs will be a three-team round robin between the three division winners. The BCHL round robin will be completed between Wednesday, March 25th, and Sunday, April 5th. The Fred Page Cup Final will be played between Friday, April 10th, and Sunday, April 19th.
Fans can purchase discounted playoff Adult/Senior tickets at $10 per game for games one and two of the first round if they buy before 12pm on Monday, March 3rd. After 12pm on Monday, March 3rd, tickets will be $15 for adults and $13 for seniors. Students and children tickets are still free throughout the playoffs courtesy of Peter’s Brothers Construction.

PLAYOFFS: RND1 GM 1 vs WARRIORS
2015-03-03 19:00 - 23:30

Penticton Vees vs Silverbacks
2015-02-28 18:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM. Please join us after the game for the 2014-2015 Awards Ceremony.
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Tickets are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
Single Game Tickets, Purchased in Advance:
• Adult $13.00
• Senior $11.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Single Game Tickets, Purchased on Game Day (effective from midnight day of the game onwards):
• Adult $14.00
• Senior $12.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).
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Penticton Vees vs Vernon Vipers
2015-02-27 19:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Vernon Vipers! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM. Game night sponsor is Kirk Chamberlain & Associates! Join us for your chance to CRACK THE CODE and win a 2.5 million dollar waterfront home!
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Tickets are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
Single Game Tickets, Purchased in Advance:
• Adult $13.00
• Senior $11.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Single Game Tickets, Purchased on Game Day (effective from midnight day of the game onwards):
• Adult $14.00
• Senior $12.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).
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Penticton Vees vs Bull Dogs
2015-02-21 18:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Alberni Valley Bull Dogs! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM. It’s the Penticton Vees 3rd Annual Anti-Bully/School Spirit Night, sponsored by Sendero Canyon! Bring the kids and don’t forget to wear PINK!
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Tickets are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
Single Game Tickets, Purchased in Advance:
• Adult $13.00
• Senior $11.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Single Game Tickets, Purchased on Game Day (effective from midnight day of the game onwards):
• Adult $14.00
• Senior $12.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).
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Penticton Vees vs Centennials
2015-02-20 19:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Merritt Centennials! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM. Game night sponsor is Save-On-Foods!
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Tickets are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
Single Game Tickets, Purchased in Advance:
• Adult $13.00
• Senior $11.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Single Game Tickets, Purchased on Game Day (effective from midnight day of the game onwards):
• Adult $14.00
• Senior $12.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).
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Penticton Vees vs Clippers
2015-02-13 19:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Nanaimo Clippers! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Tickets are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
Single Game Tickets, Purchased in Advance:
• Adult $13.00
• Senior $11.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Single Game Tickets, Purchased on Game Day (effective from midnight day of the game onwards):
• Adult $14.00
• Senior $12.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction, and must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC).
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Wicked Wednesday: Vees vs Vipers
2015-02-11 19:00 - 23:30
It’s Wicked Wednesday, brought to you by Penticton Speedway Foundation and Underwriters Insurance. Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Vernon Vipers! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Wicked Wednesday Ticket Prices:
•Adult and Senior $5.00
•Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction
•Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peter’s Bros. Construction,
and must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and at the Wine Country Visitor Centre. Tickets are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
Please note:
Though tickets are FREE for students and children, they must pick-up game tickets at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) only.
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So You Think You Can Dance
2015-02-10 19:30 - 23:30
Penticton, BC: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 11-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall – live on tour – with more stops than ever before. Celebrating its momentous 11th season, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’s Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America, performing in more than 70 cities, as part of the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE TOUR 2014. The Season 11 tour lineup includes the following Top 10 finalists: Bridget Whitman, Casey Askew, Emilio Dosal, Jacque LeWarne, Jessica Richens, Ricky Ubeda, Rudy Abreu, Tanisha Belnap, Valerie Rockey and Zack Everhart. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE airs Wednesdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
The tour kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and crosses the United States and Canada with more than 70 stops. The first leg of the tour will finish up on Friday, Dec. 19, at the Maverick Center in West Valley City, UT. The dancers will return for the second leg of the tour, starting at the Rabobank Theatre in Bakersfield, CA, on Thursday, Jan. 22.
The official tour routing is available on fox.com/dance. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, Aug. 15 at 10:00am. Tickets are $29, $49 and $69* (plus applicable fees). Tickets can be purchased at www.ValleyFirstTix.com, by telephone at 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and Wine Country Visitor Centre.
Have a group of 10 or more people, who’d like to see the show? Save $5 per ticket on $29* and $49* tickets (*plus applicable fees). Call Alysha, Assistant Box Office Manager, to learn more about group sales 250.490.2359.
Fall’s hottest ticket will feature this season’s most popular routines, as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour.19 Entertainment and dick clark productions will present audiences around the country with the opportunity to experience the action brought into their living rooms each week on the beloved summer series, with a variety of sizzling, one-of-a-kind dance routines they have come to expect from their favorite dancers.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE recently received seven 2014 Primetime Emmy® Award nominations, including Outstanding Reality-Competition Program and Outstanding Host In A Reality or Reality-Competition Program (Cat Deeley), in addition to Outstanding Choreography nominations. SYTYCD’s outstanding costume team of Marina Toybina and Grainne O’Sullivan also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety Program.
“I am thrilled with the spectacular, fresh talent we have discovered this season. I believe these dancers have inspired the choreographers to create remarkable dance numbers each week. I am excited for your favorite dancers to bring their inspiration and routines to even more cities throughout the nation on this year’s tour,” stated Nigel Lythgoe, judge, executive producer and co-creator of the hit FOX series.
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