South Okanagan Events Centre

Penticton Vees vs Cowichan Valley Capitals
2016-12-10 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they host the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Saturday, December 10th, presented by Underwriters Insurance, Speedway Foundation & Penticton Auto Sales!
Underwriters Insurance, Speedway Foundation & Penticton Auto Sales will be raffling off a CAR! Only lucky fan will be taking home a 2003 Nissan Altima LE that night. Raffle tickets are $2 each with proceeds going to the School District #67 Breakfast Program.
Doors open at 5:00 PM. Puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC).
$13 Adults, $11 Seniors and Students/Children under 18 are FREE courtesy of Peters Bros Construction. Game tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). 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. Free student and children tickets do not apply to premium seating.

Penticton Vees vs Vernon Vipers
2016-12-07 19:00
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Vernon Vipers, presented by BCAA! 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
• Draft Beer is only $3.75 each
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). 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. Free student and children tickets do not apply to premium seating.

Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
2016-12-04 18:00
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CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR is a fun filled family holiday event featuring the cast of Cirque Musica together with all-time favorite holiday songs performed by a live orchestra. Cirque Musica is a concert and visual experience where audiences journey into a world of high-flying adventure with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer, too! The show blends the spell-binding grace and dare-devil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of the greatest holiday music of all time.
CIRQUE MUSICA will feature LIVE music performed by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. The inclusion of the live orchestra will bring life to wonderful holiday classics and will introduce audiences to a whole new entertainment experience. The Okanagan Symphony is the third largest professional Symphony Orchestra in British Columbia, and has entertained residents of the Okanagan Valley and visitors from around the globe with symphonic music since 1960. It’s is dedicated to bringing the passion of symphonic music to life throughout the Okanagan, while educating, entertaining, and reaching out to all generations.
Join CIRQUE MUSICA and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular holiday event, your family will never forget.
Tickets for CIRQUE MUSICA are $75, $55, $45 and children (12 and under) receive $5.00 off $45 & $55 priced tickets, plus applicable fees. There is a special group rate for groups of 10 or more. Please call 250.490.2146 for more details. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 16 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).
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR is produced by TCG Entertainment.

Penticton Vees vs Powell River Kings
2016-12-03 18:00
The Penticton Vees have partnered with Otter Co-Op and the Salvation Army for this year’s Teddy Bear Toss: Help give kids the bear-necessities! Bring a stuffed toy to toss on the ice when the Vees score their FIRST goal of the night. Salvation Army volunteers will be on hand to collect the tossed toys and distribute them to deserving families this holiday season.
The Penticton Vees will be taking on the Powell River Kings that night. Puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). 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. Free student and children tickets do not apply to premium seating.

Penticton Vees vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks
2016-12-02 19:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Friday, December 2nd! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Game tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). 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. Free student and children’s tickets do not include Premium Seating.

Penticton Vees vs Chilliwack Chiefs
2016-11-26 18:00
Cheer on your Penticton Vees as they take on the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, November 26th! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Game tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). 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. Free student and children’s tickets do not include Premium Seating.

Celtic Thunder: Legacy
2016-11-24 19:30 - 23:30
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Storming onto the main stage are international megastars Celtic Thunder, with LEGACY, a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world.
LEGACY is a live show featuring a mix of lively, fast paced and upbeat songs “A Place in The Choir” “Galway Girl” and “Raggle Taggle Gypsy” that represent the fun loving nature of the Irish and slower classic ballads “Danny Boy” “Noreen” and “Buachaille On Eirne” that portray a more nostalgic and romantic side.
Continuing their tradition of paying homage to the musical culture and traditions of Ireland, Celtic Thunder’s latest show is a depiction both their musical footprint over the past 8 years as well as their amazing heritage of Irish and Celtic music.

Bryan Adams: The Get Up Tour
2016-11-17 20:00
Multi-platinum, recording artist Bryan Adams has announced his return to select cities in Western Canada this November with ‘The Get Up Tour’ in support of his thirteenth studio album ‘Get Up’. Full dates are below. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, September 30 from www.livenation.com
Get Up is a body of work that Adams is truly proud of and with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer Jeff Lynne (The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Randy Newman, Traveling Wilburys) at the helm shaping the record, Get Up sits nicely alongside Adams’ earlier classics.
As Canada’s best known ambassador, Bryan Adams has spent the last three decades making music history. He has sold upward of 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in over 40 countries around the world. He has been awarded the Order of Canada, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Adams has been nominated for, and won several Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammy’s, has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been inducted into Wembley’s Square of Fame.

MAMMA MIA! Farewell Tour
2016-11-15 19:30
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with its final Farewell Tour.
MAMMA MIA! is one of the most successful musicals of all time, the eighth longest running show in Broadway history and one of only five current musicals to have run for more than ten years on Broadway. The international tour has visited more than 81 foreign cities in 37 countries.
Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from “Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.” to “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me,” MAMMA MIA! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.
Just one performance is scheduled for MAMMA MIA!’s Farewell Tour at the South Okanagan Events Centre, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 7:30PM, doors open to the public at 6:30PM .
Tickets for MAMMA MIA! are $59, $69, $79 and $100* (*plus additional fees). Tickets are available through the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, via phone at 1.877.763.2849 or online at ValleyFirstTIX.com.

Penticton Vees vs Vernon Vipers
2016-11-11 19:00
The Penticton Vees are honored to welcome The Trews to their November 11th game at the South Okanagan Events Centre for a special Remembrance Day pre-game performance.The Vees will be facing the Vernon Vipers that night, presented by Bell Canada. Doors open at 6pm, puck is scheduled to drop at 7PM. Tickets for the game are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)* or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com.
The Trews graciously accepted an invitation by the Penticton Vees Junior “A” Hockey Club to perform their Remembrance Day song “Highway of Heroes” and “O Canada” at the Penticton Vees game, before their scheduled concert at The Mule on Martin later that evening. “Highway of Heroes”, was co-written and co-produced by the Trews and Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar) and was inspired by the 2006 death of Captain Nicholas Goddard from The Trews’ hometown of Antigonish, NS. Canada’s Highway of Heroes, is a section of the MacDonald-Cartier freeway named to honour those who have sacrificed all in service of our country.
For those who are 19+ years old, head to The Mule on Martin after the game to catch The Trews full performance with special guests, The Bleekers. Early Bird Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased online at www.TicketWeb.ca or in person at The Grooveyard and at the Mule. Please note that ticket prices go up to $40/each day of show.
*additional fees apply

Penticton Vees vs Coquitlam Express
2016-11-09 19:00
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Coquitlam Express, presented by BCAA! 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
• Draft Beer is only $3.75 each
Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC). 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. Free student and children tickets do not apply to premium seating.

Canadian National ArenaCross Championship: Round 5
2016-10-29 19:00
After an extremely successful debut last year, Jetwerx International is proud to announce the return of the Canadian National Arenacross Tour for 2016 with Round 5 to be hosted in Penticton, BC on October 29th! This tour consists of an eight round Professional Arenacross series, which includes an East and West Amateur National Arenacross Championship. Pro Arenacross riders compete for a total cash payout of over $60,000, with over 20 Amateur classes’ racing for their share of $25,000 worth of trophies, prizes and series awards.
“We are extremely excited to be coming back to Penticton and the SOEC for the second straight year,” says Justin Thompson – CEO Jetwerx International. “Last season we had some of the most intense action of the whole tour inside the SOEC. With more teams and talent competing in 2016 it will be an edge of you seat entertainment for the whole family. “
“We are excited to be involved with Jetwerx and the Arenacross Tour,” says Scott Spark President of Royal Distributing. ”We look forward to a successful season as the presenting sponsor of the Canadian National Arenacross Tour. Our focus, as one of the main sponsors, will be on keeping the racer’s excited by giving them the opportunity to cash in on the Royal Distributing Hole shot award. We also plan to get the fans involved during half time with The Marin Bikes Half Time show presented by Royal Distributing.”
The 2016 Canadian National Arenacross Tour is set to begin in Montreal, Quebec on October 1, 2016 with this being round 1 of both the Pro National Series and the Eastern Amateur National Series.
The series schedule:
October 1 Round 1 Montreal, QC
October 8 Round 2 Sarnia, ON
October 15 Round 3 Barrie, ON
October 22 Round 4 Moose Jaw, SK
October 29 Round 5 Penticton, BC
November 5 Round 6 Calgary, AB
October is the perfect time to shift focus on to the next National championship up for grabs for both Amateurs and Pro’s. The question is who will be crowned the first 2016 Canadian National Arenacross Tour Champion? Only time will tell.
Tickets for the Canadian National Arenacross Tour are $18, $26 and $36* for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. (*Additional service fees only apply to online and phone purchases.) A limited number of ticket packages are available. The Full Throttle Family Four Pack includes two adult tickets, two children’s tickets and a free $25 concession voucher for only $97. Bikes, Brews & Buds includes four adult tickets plus a free $25 concession voucher for only $104.
For detailed information, visit www.SOEC.ca . Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, September 8 at 10:00AM and can be purchased online 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).
For more information visit: www.arenacrosstour.ca

SLAYER with ANTHRAX and DEATH ANGEL
2016-10-19 19:00
Slayer, with special guests Anthrax and Death Angel, will join forces this fall for a seven week North American beat down. The dates start in Cleveland on September 9 and will hit both major and secondary markets across the continent, including the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, on Wednesday, October 19. The Slayer Fan Club Presale starts Tuesday, May 10, and the general on-sale begins this Friday, May 13 at 10:00AM local time. For all ticket purchasing and VIP packages details, log onto http://slatanicwehrmacht.com.
Said Slayer’s Kerry King, “It’s always super fun for us to tour with Anthrax. Frank is one of my best friends in the biz!! Put that together with Death Angel, and fans will probably see the best package this year. See you there!”
Fans will hear their favorite Slayer songs from the band’s 30-year plus discography, as well as a few of the newer songs from Repentless, named “The Metal Album of the Year” by Guitar World. Slayer and Anthrax stormed through Europe together last fall, amassing a string of sensational live reviews, so North American fans, this will be a night of metal music that should not be missed.
“We are very excited to tour again with our fellow Kings Slayer on a thrash/metal extravaganza,” said Anthrax’s Charlie Benante. “Two of the Big Four – now that’s a night of metal for all the Kings and Queens!”
Added Mark Osegueda from Death Angel, “We are thrilled and honored to be part of this amazing North American touring package. Slayer/Anthrax/Death Angel – it just looks, sounds and feels right. This will be Death Angel’s first-ever tour with Slayer, something we’ve hungered for our entire career. And we will bring that hunger to the stage every night, so get there early because this will be a show not to be missed; from the first note of the night until the very last! Metal is alive, hungry, thriving, and coming for you!”
Power 104 presents Slayer with special guests Anthrax and Death Angel at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on October 19. Tickets are $69.00, and $79.00* and go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10:00AM PST. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, by phone 1.877.763.2849 or online at ValleyFirstTIX.com.
(*plus additional fees)

Spend the Night with Alice Cooper
2016-10-16 19:30 - 23:30
Alice Cooper brings his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock-rock, he has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn.
As he heads back out on the concert trail each year, Cooper insists he’s still motivated to continue touring and recording albums, as well as making time for such side projects as Cooper’stown (his Phoenix-based restaurant/sports bar) and his “Nights With Alice Cooper” radio show, syndicated worldwide on over 100 stations, including Kelowna’s Power 104.
Cooper was born in Detroit Michigan, and moved to Phoenix with his family. The Alice Cooper band formed while they were all in high school in Phoenix, and was discovered in 1969 by Frank Zappa in Los Angeles, where he signed them to his record label. Their collaboration with young record producer Bob Ezrin led to the break-through third album “Love It to Death” which hit the charts in 1971, followed by “Killer,” “School’s Out,” ”Billion Dollar Babies,” and “Muscle of Love.” Each new album release was accompanied by a bigger and more elaborate touring stage show.
The next few years brought “Greatest Hits” and his first solo album, “Welcome to My Nightmare”, accompanied by the legendary ground-breaking theatrical Welcome to My Nightmare concert tour. In the ‘80’s Cooper explored different sounds, highlighted by the new wavish album “Flush The Fashion,” the heavy metal “Constrictor” and “Raise Your Fist And Yell,” and then 1989’s melodic hard rock album “Trash,” which featured the massive hit single “Poison” and became his biggest selling album and single worldwide.
Through the 90’s and into the new millennium, Cooper has been very productive and busy writing recording and releasing albums. Cooper has been touring consistently, year in and year out, averaging over 80 concerts annually, with his band which features the three guitar attack of guitarists, Ryan Roxie, Nita Strauss, and Tommy Henriksen, plus the rhythm section of drummer Glen Sobel and longtime bassist Chuck Garric.
With his influence on rock and roll long since acknowledged, there is little that Alice Cooper hasn’t achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and any number of honors and career achievement awards.

HOME OPENER: Vees vs Smoke Eaters
2016-10-01 18:00
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Trail Smoke Eaters in the 2016/2017 HOME OPENER! The puck drops at 6:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Single game tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 7th at 10AM and can be purchased in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) 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).

2016 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic
2016-09-16 15:00 - 2016-09-19 00:00
The City of Penticton will host the 2016 Young Stars Classic for the sixth year. The four-team, round-robin tournament will feature prospects from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Vancouver Canucks. The four participating teams also hold four of the top six selections at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft: Winnipeg – second overall, Edmonton – fourth overall, Vancouver – fifth overall, and Calgary – sixth overall. Tournament tickets and VIP packages will go on sale on Friday, July 8th at 10:00 AM.
“We are very excited to once again hold the Young Stars Classic in beautiful Penticton, BC,” said Trevor Linden, Canucks President of Hockey Operations. “This event is one we circle on our calendars every year as it provides us a tremendous platform to further develop and assess our top prospects in competitive games.”
Six Canucks prospects that participated in the Young Stars Classic in September 2015 played in at least one NHL regular season game in 2015-16 including current roster players Ben Hutton and Jake Virtanen.
Complete Ticket Information:
$60.00* Six Game Tournament Passes
$90.00* (VIP Package) includes:
6-game tournament ticket package
2016 Canucks Young Stars Classic VIP credential and lanyard
2016 Canucks Young Stars Classic exclusive t-shirt
$275.00* (Premium VIP Package) includes:
6-game tournament ticket package
Seating in the VIP section (ice level) during all six games which includes:
(6) Six Delicious VIP buffet meals during each game
Private cash bar
Complimentary Event Parking Pass for the entire tournament* (*Subject to parking availability)
2016 Canucks Young Stars Classic VIP credential and lanyard
2016 Canucks Young Stars Classic exclusive t-shirt
*additional fees apply
2016 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic Schedule**
GAME TEAMS DATE TIME
Game 1 Calgary vs. Winnipeg Sept. 16 4:00pm
Game 2 Vancouver vs. Edmonton Sept. 16 7:30pm
Game 3 Calgary vs. Edmonton Sept. 17 7:30pm
Game 4 Vancouver vs. Winnipeg Sept. 18 2:00pm
Game 5 Edmonton vs. Winnipeg Sept. 19 11:00am
Game 6 Vancouver vs. Calgary Sept. 19 3:00pm
**Subject to change

Five Finger Death Punch & Papa Roach with very special guests SIXX:A.M. & From Ashes to New
2016-09-10 18:45
With 10 #1 singles and over 25 Top 10 singles between them, millions of video streams and fans all over the globe, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH have been dominating the airwaves throughout their careers. Both bands—who have been heralded, by fans and press alike, as having killer live shows—have come together to co-headline Canadian arenas from coast to coast for the first time this fall, presented by Mascioli Entertainment and Evenko with $1 of each ticket sold being donated to a wildfire relief charity organization soon to be announced.
Says Mike Mascioli, Vice President of Mascioli Entertainment, “I will never lose my passion for buying and promoting national tours, especially when bands like Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach stay loyal by sticking with independents like myself. And with the massive success of this same tour in the States and Europe, I’m thrilled to be able to bring them to Canada!” Daniel Glick, Director of Concerts & Events for Evenko adds, “Fans spoke and we listened. We worked really hard with both bands to make this happen. They’ve been on our must-have list for a while now and announcing this tour is very exciting. We look forward to seeing Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach this fall in Canada”.
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH actively involved the fans by giving them the opportunity to request the tour come to their city via a “demand campaign” housed at http://demand.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/ and http://demand.paparoach.com/
An overwhelming 60,000 Canadian fans responded to the call to action and made their voices heard.
Zoltan Bathory (guitar) of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH states: “We took this Demand Campaign everywhere. We had huge success with it in the USA and in Europe it even won the “Arena Tour Of The Year” award… It’s not surprising in a way as it is inclusive of the fans, they vote and we are listening. What a concept, right? Nobody learns from talking, you learn from listening.”
“When we did this tour last year in the USA, it was truly the Best Tour Ever. We heard from so many of our Canadian fans that really wanted to see this show – so we’re bringing it to them. Really cannot be more excited to go back – even heading east of Quebec. This is one show you won’t wanna miss.” says PAPA ROACH vocalist, Jacoby Shaddix.
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH previously co-headlined American and European arenas to great success last Fall and won the prestigious “Arena Tour Of The Year” award from the German Promoters Association.
Special guests on the tour will be SIXX:A.M., whose single, “Rise” is currently #3 on the Canadian Rock Chart. Their recent April 29 global release of Prayers For The Damned, Vol. 1, debuted at #1 on the US Independent Album Chart, #2 on the US Rock Albums Chart, #7 on Canada’s Billboard Top 200 Chart, and in the Top 5 Album Chart around the globe. Vocalist James Michael says: “We’ve been getting tremendous support for our new single RISE from the fans and from Canadian radio. We are thrilled to be touring Canada this fall with FFDP and Papa Roach!”
Support comes from newcomers FROM ASHES TO NEW who will, for the first time, play songs from their debut Better Noise Records release, Day One, including hit-single, “Through It All” to audiences all across Canada.
For more info and details on FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, PAPA ROACH and SIXX:A.M. VIP package offerings, go to http://www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/tour and http://paparoach.com/events and http://sixxammusic.com
Tickets to see FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and PAPA ROACH with very special guest SIXX:A.M. and support FROM ASHES TO NEW presented by Power 104 at the South Okanagan Events Centre go on sale Friday, June 17th at 10 AM and are $54.50 and $74.50 *. Tickets can be purchased at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, via phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or online at ValleyFirstTIX.com.

EXHIBITION: Vees vs Smoke Eaters
2016-09-02 19:00
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the Trail Smoke Eaters! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Exhibition tickets are ON SALE NOW! Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
EXHIBITION, Single Game Tickets:
• Adult $5.00
• 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.

Rob Thomas
2016-08-31 19:30
The upcoming tour celebrates Rob Thomas’ 3rd solo effort, The Great Unknown. Rob Thomas is one of modern music’s most compelling and commercially successful artists. For 20 years, he has been the front man and primary composer for Matchbox Twenty, leading the quintet to multiplatinum success over the course of four albums and a string of No. 1 hits that include “Push,” “3AM,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone,” and “Unwell.”
“Smooth”, Thomas’ collaboration with Santana was recently named the top all-time track on Billboard’s Adult Pop Songs radio airplay chart, the #2 Pop song of all time and the #1 song of the rock-era by Billboard. Additionally Thomas was the first artist ever to be honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s prestigious “Hal David Starlight Award,” created to recognize a composer in the early years of his or her career that has already made a lasting impact.
Special Event Shuttle Service: During special events, BC Transit and The City of Penticton are providing FREE Special Event Shuttle Service to and from the South Okanagan Events Centre from downtown Penticton. Please visit the City of Penticton’s website for more info:http://bit.ly/2aVg4wl
Pick-up: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Drop-off: 9:00pm-11:00pm

EXHIBITION: Vees vs Vipers
2016-08-30 19:00
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.
Exhibition tickets are ON SALE NOW! Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
EXHIBITION, Single Game Tickets:
• Adult $5.00
• 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.

EXHIBITION: Vees vs Warriors
2016-08-24 19:00
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the West Kelowna Warriors! The puck drops at 7:00 PM at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Exhibition tickets are ON SALE NOW! Tickets are available in-person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC) and are also available for purchase online at ValleyFirstTix.com* and over the phone at 1.877.763.2849 (SOEC TIX)*. *Additional service fees apply.
EXHIBITION, Single Game Tickets:
• Adult $5.00
• 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

"The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration"
2016-08-20 17:30
CBC AND THE TRAGICALLY HIP PRESENT
‘THE TRAGICALLY HIP:
A NATIONAL CELEBRATION’
FREE SCREENING OF KINGSTON,ON CONCERT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016
SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE
Doors: 4:30PM Screening: 5:30PM
FREE ADMISSION – No Age Restrictions | General Admission
Join the South Okanagan Events Centre as we host a viewing party of The Tragically Hip’s final stop on their Man Machine Poem Tour in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, August 20. Although the screening party is FREE to attend, fans must secure a ticket in order to ensure entry. Tickets are available in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Limit of eight (8) tickets per person.
Join us as we come together to celebrate one of Canada’s greatest bands, The Tragically Hip.
SEE: Watch the Tragically Hip concert, broadcasting LIVE on CBC from Kingston, ON on a large concert-grade screen with hundreds of your closest friends!
HEAR: It’s the next best thing to experience the concert live in person! We’re tapping into a pro audio touring system – It’s gonna be LOUD!
TASTE: Join us at the VALLEY FIRST VAULT BAR & GRILL for a mouth-watering buffet and ice cold beer! Concession and pizza stands will be open, in addition to a bar on the floor!
EXPERIENCE: The atmosphere of concert-like setting! No one wants to watch this show alone! Gather your friends, family and co-workers as we come together as a community for this National Celebration! Wear your oldest Hip concert t-shirts and bring your Canadian Pride.
DONATIONS: The Canadian Cancer Society will be on site for those wishing to make donations.

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Don Henley
2016-07-13 20:00
Best known as a founder of the legendary rock band, the Eagles, as well as an influential solo artist, Don Henley has maintained an extraordinary commitment to music and to various philanthropic efforts throughout his career, including a dedication to environmental issues and artists’ rights.
Raised in a small East Texas town, Henley was drawn to the sounds of exotic music broadcast from distant radio stations in New Orleans, Nashville and Ciudad Acuna, Mexico. These stations introduced him to the blues, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and rock and roll, paving the way for his future as an artist.
As a solo artist and as a member of the Eagles, Don Henley has received countless accolades, numerous gold and platinum records and performed sold-out concert tours worldwide. A highly-respected musical artist, Henley launched his solo career in 1982 with his debut album I Can’t Stand Still, featuring the hit single “Dirty Laundry.” 1984’s Building The Perfect Beast yielded four hit singles, garnered five GRAMMY nominations and won the award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male for “The Boys Of Summer.” The artist’s track record continued unabated with 1989’s The End Of The Innocence, which yielded three more hits, including the title track, and brought Henley another Best Rock Vocal GRAMMY Award. Henley is a founding member, vocalist and songwriter of the Eagles. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Tickets are $79, $99, $109, $119 and $199, plus applicable fees and can be purchased online at www.valleyfirsttix.com, by phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC.
Special Event Shuttle Service: During special events BC Transit and The City of Penticton are providing FREE Special Event Shuttle Service to and from the South Okanagan Events Centre from downtown Penticton. Please visit the City of Penticton’s website for more info: http://bit.ly/28PVEHv
Pick-up: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Drop-off: 9:00pm-11:00pm

Meat Loaf
2016-06-23 19:30
Larger-than-life rock icon, Meat Loaf, has announced a performance in Penticton, at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Thursday, June 23, at 7:30PM.
Some people think big. Some people think huge. And then there’s Meat Loaf. For the past 40 years, he has been a towering monument on the musical landscape. His legendary 1977 album, Bat Out Of Hell, transformed this former stage actor into one of the great American rock ‘n’ roll icons. That record, with its staggering operatic sound and impassioned vocals, has sold more than 44 million albums worldwide and remains one of the best-selling albums in the world to date.
“Whether it comes to music or acting, I want people to be able to pull me out and step in,” Meat Loaf reveals. “I want to disappear, and I want people to understand the emotion that I’m going through. It’s about preserving the tension and feeling between the audience and myself. I want them to connect to the emotional level as opposed to just watching me.”
Three multi- platinum albums followed the sophomore album, Bat Out Of Hell, including 1993’s Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell (which sold 5 million in the U.S., 15 million worldwide), producing the hit, Grammy-winning single, I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That), a #1 single in 28 countries, earning the honor for Best Rock Vocal Performance Solo. Welcome to the Neighborhood went double-platinum in 1995, while 2003’s Couldn’t Have Said It Better earned platinum in 2003 and 2006’s Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose, the third in the best-selling trilogy, nabbed platinum in 2006.
Meat Loaf is still the same larger-than-life rock icon, whose over-the-top shows are one-of-a-kind.
Tickets for an evening with Meat Loaf are $49, $59, $79 & $95* and go on sale on Friday, April 8 at 12:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC, by phone 1.877.763.2849 or online at www.ValleyFirstTIX.com.

Lamb of God with Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity
2016-06-02 19:30 - 23:30
LAMB OF GOD Announces North American Headline Tour
with CLUTCH and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
presented by Power 104
THURSDAY JUNE 2, 2016
SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE
Tickets on sale Friday, February 12 @ 10:00AM
Tickets available in person at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC)
Charge by phone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX (763-2849)*
Order online at ValleyFirstTix.com*
LAMB OF GOD is currently nominated for the Best Metal Performance Grammy Award for their track “512”! This marks the band’s fifth overall Grammy nomination since their inception. “512” is the second single released from the band’s latest full-length album, VII: Sturm Und Drang, which scored a #2 first week debut on the Billboard U.S. Top Current Albums chart, #3 on the Top 200, and #1 on both the Rock Album and Hard Rock Album charts. Get your copy of VII: Sturm Und Drang here: Lamb-of-God.com | iTunes | Amazon | Google Play
Richmond, VA natives LAMB OF GOD originally formed in 1994 as Burn The Priest while in college together at Virginia Commonwealth University, initially performing in meagre venues and hocking rough demos amongst the local scene. In 1998, the band changed their moniker to LAMB OF GOD, which would mark their impending ascension to top-tier status, as well as one of the only tangible career deviations that the band would ever undertake – having consistently released chart-topper after chart-topper while maintaining a true and constant line-up of members and increasingly growing fanbase; a rarity in modern music. The band’s first major release, 2000’s New American Gospel, was immediately touted as an instant metal classic. AllMusic stated it best, “The essential signatures of post-Pantera metal are in abundance on Lamb of God’s inaugural album. New American Gospel provides a mighty oak upon which gritty American metal’s faith is maintained, effectively bridging the ’90s’ insistence upon drill-sergeant technicality and the old school’s determined focus on riff construction.”
In 2007, just a short time after putting out monumentally successful releases Ashes of the Wake (Album, 2004, #27 of 200 debut), Killadelphia (DVD, 2004, RIAA Platinum), and Sacrament (Album, 2006, #8 of 200 debut), LAMB OF GOD was honored with a Grammy nomination for the track “Redneck”. This would mark the first of four Grammy nominations for the band. After the release of Walk With Me In Hell (DVD, 2008), the second and third Grammy nominations came in 2010 and 2011 for tracks “Set to Fail” and “In Your Words”, both cut from Wrath (CD, 2009, #2 of 200 debut). The fourth nomination arrived for the band’s track “Ghost Walking”, cut from their 2012 album Resolution (CD, #3 of 200 debut). With the release of VII: Sturm Und Drang, the five-piece have proven their lasting consistency by offering another blistering contribution of the highest quality heavy metal – a record that no one other than LAMB OF GOD could truly execute.
Having amassed the globe with countless world tours and millions of albums sold, all-the-while overcoming countless hurdles ranging from personal demons to vocalist Randy Blythe’s 2013 trial in Prague (which resulted in the acclaimed 2014 full-length feature documentary, As The Palaces Burn, and book, Dark Days: A Memoir, authored by the frontman and released in July 2015), LAMB OF GOD stands the test of time as the biggest, most influential heavy metal band of the new millennium.
LAMB OF GOD is Randy Blythe (vocals), Mark Morton (guitar), Willie Adler (guitar), John Campbell (bass), and Chris Adler (drums).
For more information about LAMB OF GOD, please visit:www.lamb-of-god.comwww.facebook.com/lambofgodhttps://twitter.com/lambofgodhttp://instagram.com/lambofgod
CLUTCH:
Revered Maryland rockers Clutch have been pushing the boundaries that define heavy rock music since the four original members got together in high school. Clutch is an unmatched musical force that has been best described as “the quintessential American Rock Band”. Clutch released their eleventh and latest studio album Psychic Warfare via their own label Weathermaker Music on October 2, 2015. The album entered the Billboard Top 200 charts at #11, giving the band their highest chart position to date.
For more information about CLUTCH, please visit:http://www.pro-rock.com/
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY:
C.O.C. emerged from hibernation as a trio and released 2012’s self-titled album and 2014’s IX to wide acclaim, but many hardcore fans have been eagerly and patiently awaiting the return of Pepper Keenan. The band were originally an influential hardcore punk/heavy metal crossover act before reaching critical success with a then new lineup on 1991’s Blind album. That trajectory continued with wider appeal as Keenan took over as the group’s primary vocalist on Deliverance (1994) and Wiseblood (1996). These two recordings in particular fused the raw energy of their previous albums, with some great strides forward in classic rock inspired songwriting and more spacious production and execution. Since then the band has often been copied but rarely equaled. This juggernaut gained mass and momentum with relentless touring alongside such greats Metallica, Clutch, Eyehategod and many more. Eventually, following the release of In the Arms of God in 2005, Keenan decided to focus all his energy on his hometown band DOWN… until now.
For more information about CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, please visit:https://www.facebook.com/corrosionofconformity

Vintage Car Club of Canada Swap Meet
2016-04-30 08:00
Vintage Car Club of Canada
26th Annual Automotive, Motorcycle and Antique Swap Meet
Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission is $3
Children 12 and under are FREE
The South Okanagan & Okanagan Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada will be holding their 26th Annual Automotive, Motorcycle and Antique Swap Meet THIS Saturday! Over 100 vendors will be on hand at the South Okanagan Event Centre parking lot and the Penticton Curling Club. There will be a wide range of automotive related memorabilia for sale including vintage vehicles, porcelain signs, advertising memorabilia, automotive manuals including custom and muscle car parts, and motorcycles. Antique and collectible vendors from around the Okanagan will also be on hand selling their collectibles.
The Okanagan Motorcycle Riders Association along with the Kelowna and District Safety council will be selling tickets for a chance to win 2 beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycles. In addition, Cops for Kids will be promoting their annual Car Show and there will be information on site regarding the Rides for Dad Motorcycle Run.
Breakfast and Lunch concession will be on site. Admission is $3.00. Children under 12 are FREE. Limited number of vendor spaces still available. Please contact Ron Garay at 250.462.2111 or rgaray@direct.ca

The Price Is Right Live!
2016-04-14 19:30 - 23:30
TThe Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show from Plinko™, to Cliffhangers™, to The Big Wheel™, and even the fabulous Showcase.
Playing to near sold out audiences for nearly nine years, The Price Is Right Live! has given away more than 10 million dollars in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets.
If you enjoy the rush of emotions experienced while watching the show on television, just imagine the possibilities if you were actually in the audience watching it live.
Tickets are $25.00, $39.50 and $49.50*, plus applicable fees and can be purchased online at www.valleyfirsttix.com, by phone 1.877.SOEC.TIX (763.2849) or in person at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC or the Wine Country Visitor Centre.
* Want to play? No purchase necessary. To enter the arena to watch the show a ticket purchase is required. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. Odds of being selected are based on number of registrants. For an opportunity to be selected as a contestant guests must register in accordance with the following: Between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, April 14, 2016 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, South Lobby (Entrance 3). . Contestants will be selected in a random draw. Must be 19 years or older to register. Residents of Quebec, and Puerto Rico are ineligible to participate as contestants. Approximate number of prizes available per show: 60. Approximate potential retail value of prizing per show: CAN $25,000. All potential winners will be required to correctly answer a time mathematical skill-testing question. Subject to all federal, state, provincial and local laws. Void where prohibited. For complete show rules visit the Box Office or applicable registration location. Price is Right Live is a trademark of FremantleMedia Operations BV. © 2015 FremantleMedia North America. All Rights Reserved.
The Price is Right Live™ is a trademark of FremantleMedia Operations BV. © 2015 FremantleMedia North America. All Rights Reserved.
Official Rules and Regulations as well as a list of FAQs can be found here: https://soec.ca/announcements/1-game-show-all-timeon-stage-penticton

Can/Am Penticton: Men's Hockey Tournament
2016-04-08 08:00 - 2016-04-10 00:00
Penticton on Okanagan Lake – The best you can get!
CAN/AM Hockey launched its first summer hockey program in 1969. Throughout the 70’s, CAN/AM continued to run programs, becoming the leader in youth and adult hockey training camps and tournaments. Penticton is hosting Can/Am Penticton Men’s Tournament from April 8-10, 2016 at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Tournament package includes games at the best ice facilities in the Okanagan, South Okanagan Event Centre, just 5 minutes from the tournament hotel, the Penticton Lakeside Resort.
Weekend Package:
Room of 2 Occupants Room of 3 Occupants
Price per Team Member $375.00 $355.00
Price per Guest $220.00 $200.00
Pricing:
Package prices include 3 days 2 nights accommodations at the Pentiction Lakeside Resort, located 5 minutes from the South Okanagan Events Centre, all package features, tournament fees, taxes, and gratuities.
All rates are CAD funds.
Tournament Only Fee:
$1,850.00
Pricing:
Just one Tournament Fee for all the great CAN/AM features! Send $500 deposit to secure your spot and your balance will be due 30 days prior to your Tournament date.
All rates are CAD funds.
When you look at tournaments in the Okanagan Valley, you can’t beat this first class CAN/AM tournament package! Visit www.canamhockey.com for all the details.

ROUND 2, GAME 7: Penticton VEES vs West Kelowna WARRIORS (if necessary)
2016-03-27 19:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the West Kelowna Warriors in the Interior Division Finals! The puck drops at 6:00 PM (if necessary) at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 5:00 PM (if necessary).
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:
• Adult $16.00
• Senior $14.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peters 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).

ROUND 2, GAME 5: Penticton VEES vs West Kelowna WARRIORS (if necessary)
2016-03-25 19:00 - 23:30
Cheer on the Penticton Vees as they take on the West Kelowna Warriors in the Interior Division Finals! The puck drops at 7:00 PM (if necessary) at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). Doors open at 6:00 PM (if necessary).
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:
• Adult $16.00
• Senior $14.00
• Student 13-18 FREE admission, courtesy of Peters Bros. Construction
• Child 12 and under FREE admission, courtesy of Peters 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).
