The All-American Boys Chorus, a California-based, non-profit organization of boys ages 8 to 15, will perform at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Sunday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.

The 40-voices of the internationally acclaimed All-American Boys Chorus will present audience favourites that celebrate a wide range of musical influences—from the California sounds of the Beach Boys to Broadway selections from The Lion King, Les Miserable and West Side Story to movie hits from Newsies and The Chronicles of Narnia-Prince Caspian.

There will also be swinging songs from the Big Band era, as well as great jazz standards from the pens of Duke Ellington, Jimmy McHugh and Bobby Troup.

“This dedicated troupe of young musical ambassadors has spent months preparing for the tour, and they are excited to share their talents with an international audience,” said Anthony S. Manrique, executive director of the AABC.

“The concerts promise to be dazzling productions that will thrill music lovers of all ages.”

To date, AABC has released five albums and has performed to standing ovations in concerts worldwide.

They have toured throughout the United States and Canada and to Russia, Romania, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, China, Macau, Korea and Japan.

This non profit organization has been providing boys with unmatched opportunities to travel the world and establish lifelong friendships for 39 years.

Canada is the AABC’s favourite place to tour. Indeed, this year’s tour is the group’s 30th visit to Canada.

The AABC has performed before U.S. presidents, Canadian premiers and well-known celebrities including Tony Bennett, Paul Anka, Bob Hope, Melissa Manchester and Victor Borge.

Artistic collaborations with Josh Groban, Disney, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the William Hall Master Chorale have given The All-American Boys Chorus notable stature.

As well, the AABC has given many youngsters a taste of stardom earning them television credits in commercials for Mazda, TWA, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pacific Life.

The All American Boys Chorus, founded in 1970, is a non profit organization that utilizes music and the “pursuit of excellence” to instill and foster leadership skills and characteristics in its current membership of 110 boys and over 1,000 alumni.

The chorus also believes strongly in community involvement, and has performed for more than 55,000 school children throughout the USA, Canada and Asia.

The AABC is headquartered in Costa Mesa, Cal.

Tickets for the Kelowna concert are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $16 for children.

To order tickets by phone, call SelectYourTickets at 250-762-5050.

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Thursday, Aug. 6, will mark the long-awaited return to Kelowna of the lively, jazz and blues diva singer Cheryl Hodge.

She’ll be performing at festive Black Box Theatre in Kelowna.  

Hodge has recently been touring in  light of the success she’s enjoying from her top 10 jazz album just released, called, Indigo, which is a tribute to legendary jazz man Miles Davis.

Joining Hodge, who plays keyboards, for the Kelowna concert will be guitarist Cliff Maddix and bass player Mark Spielman.   

The Black Box Theatre is located at 1375 Water St. Early seating is a good idea. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $15.

For more info, call 250-469-8944.

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Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night will offer a unique outdoor experience for the whole family on July 23.

Families are invited to gather under the stars, as a giant inflatable movie screen is set up in Kelowna’s City Park.

Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a popular family friendly movie in the park.

Vote online for your favourite movie and to see which movie will be shown at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca

While this event if free, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Central Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs.

Every day more than 1,000 young people in the Okanagan benefit from the programs and services provided by the organization.

A barbecue, concession and kids activities will kick things off starting at 7 p.m., with the movie expected to start at about 9 p.m.

For more information contact the Central Okanagan Boys and Girls Club at 250-762-3914 or

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Magnolius will perform at The Grateful Fed on July 25.

The eclectic hip-hop duo based out of Toronto’s known for their experimentation with jazz, rock and funk infused hip-hop.

They’re currently heading across Canada to promote their new album Mary Musth, which will be coming out in August.

Magnolius recently wrapped up successful tours that led them across Asia, Brazil and to Europe.

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Saxophonist Brent Mah (B.C./Alberta) and guitarist Alex Goodman (Ontario) have teamed up to bring their original music to the west coast.

Both musicians are beginning to make big waves in the Canadian and International jazz scenes and are joined by an all-star Canadian jazz group to tour the west between July 21 and Aug. 12.

Although both Goodman and Mah have already stacked up some major musical accomplishments, both are still in their early 20s. They have already played jazz on four continents and respected Canadian performance halls such as Toronto’s Massey Hall, CBC’s Glenn Gould Theatre, and the Francis Winspear Concert Hall in Edmonton.

The musical duo’s concert in Kelowna takes place Aug. 4 at The Minstrel Cafe, 8 p.m.

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