The Santaland Diaries, a comedy by David Sedaris, is at Centre Stage Theatre this weekend Dec. 18 and 19 at 7 p.m.  Surprise double feature both nights. Tickets at The Beanery. Visit www.twistedtreetheatre.com for more information.

Print exhibit

Pendulous — The Prints of Doug Biden continues, until Jan. 10, in the Main Gallery at the Penticton Art Gallery. This show has a wide variety of Biden’s work from over 30 years including an artist book, etchings, lithographs, monoprints and mixed media. Visit www.dougbiden.com for more information.

At the gallery

And in the Project Room and the Toni Onley Gallery the Penticton Art Gallery has the Under $300 Exhibition and Sale, a special showcase featuring the art and craft of a wide array of artists from throughout the region. This exhibition will constantly change as artworks are added and sold, so please drop in several times to see what’s new. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to acquire that unique Christmas gift which will continue to give and enrich the lives of the lucky recipients long after the snow melts.

Photography

The Kelowna Art Gallery presents Utopia/Dystopia: The Photographs of Geoffrey James. This show organized by the National Gallery of Canada runs until Jan. 10.

Band concert

The Penticton Concert Band performs Christmastime favourites at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7pm. This is a free concert. For more information see www.pentictonconcertband.ca.

On Facebook

A number of local arts and cultural groups are on Facebook including the Penticton Museum and Archives who have an interesting exhibit Skies Alive! Stargazing through the ages.

Come explore 16,000 years of astronomy and discover how technology and star gazing has changed over the years, from ancient Mayan astrology charts to the latest research from White Lake Observatory.

Dance time

The Friday Night Dance Club will be hosting a New Year Dance at St. Stephen’s Church Hall on Dec. 31 at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall. Live Music and party favours. Buffet lunch at 12.30am.Tea coffee and soft drinks included, you may bring your own alcoholic beverages. 

Doors open at 8.30 p.m. Contact Anne or Trevor Ling at 250-494-7168.

If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please e-mail dfinnis@telus.net or call 250-494-8994.  

David Finnis is vice president of the Summerland Community Arts Council.  www.summerlandarts.com