Olds Kiwanis Performing Arts Society

06/26/2024

7:00pm in Centennial Park - Canada Day! Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. $2.00 snacks in support of the Olds Spartans Football Team.

04/26/2024

What a wonderful way to close out our season with Shelley Jones and her band!

A huge thank you once again to our incredible volunteers that worked tirelessly to make this season happen, and to all of the patrons that came out to support us.

Till next year! 🎉❤️

04/07/2024

Our last concert of the season is quickly approaching! On April 11th we look forward to hosting Shelley Jones and her trio for “A Touch of Cole” - featuring the timeless music of Natalie and Nat King Cole.

Shelley Jones is a versatile and authentic vocalist who effortlessly shines in various musical genres, including jazz, blues, pop, R&B, soul, rock, and country. Her versatility and songwriting skills have led her to release four albums. As a seasoned performer with a unique and inventive delivery, Shelley’s electrifying vocals leave audiences captivated and eager for more.

Get your tickets now at www.kiwanisconcerts.ca

03/19/2024

It was amazing to see such a full house for Trevor Panczak recently. We hope you will join us for our last show of the season on April 11th! We look forward to hosting Shelley Jones and her trio for “A Touch of Cole” - featuring the timeless music of Natalie and Nat King Cole. As always, we’re grateful for your support and hope to see you soon!

03/11/2024

Many thanks again to everyone that packed the house for Trevor Panczak and his Don Williams tribute on Thursday evening. What a superb show!! 🤠 👏

03/07/2024

Our team will be ready to greet you for this evening’s performance with Trevor Panczak!

Only a handful of tickets remain, so grab yours quick if you’d like to join us.

Many thanks to Michael (pictured here) and all of our fantastic volunteers!

03/05/2024

Here’s a great shot of Don getting the sound all cued up for our last show.

We are lucky to have so many wonderful supporters, volunteers, and patrons that make our performances possible 👏

03/02/2024

In less than a week, Trevor Panczak will grace our stage for “Genius of the Gentle Giant - The Music of Don Williams”. Don’t miss this very special evening of music on March 7th - for more information, visit www.kiwanisconcerts.ca

02/26/2024

What was the first concert you ever attended? We’d love to hear from you - comment below ⬇️

02/23/2024

We’ve still been dreaming of this wonderful evening of music with Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys. Here’s one more clip for you to check out! 🎶 👏

02/15/2024

In just a few weeks, we are thrilled to welcome Trevor Panczak back to our stage! This award-winning country artist from Alberta captivates listeners with his honest, soulful music. He connects with people through original and cover songs, drawing inspiration from classic country while adding a modern touch. Despite facing personal tragedies, he remains sincere and committed to giving back to his community by raising funds for charitable causes. Trevor's superior showmanship has earned him a place among legendary country acts on stage as he joins us for Genius of the Gentle Giant - The Music of Don Williams!

See you on March 7th! Tickets at kiwanisconcerts.ca

02/09/2024

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our amazing sponsors that help make this series possible (listed on our banner here). Without their generous donations and support, we would not be able to offer the range of programming and events that we currently do. We thank them for their commitment to our performing arts society and for helping us create memorable experiences for our community.

Check out the full list of our supporters here!
https://www.kiwanisconcerts.ca/sponsors

And hope you enjoy this great shot from our Hometown Christmas show!

02/05/2024

There’s nothing quite like the buzz in the room before a show starts. Always fun! 🎶✨

We hope to see you at our next one on March 7th!

02/03/2024

Cheers to the weekend! We hope you have a great one.

Here are some lovely patrons from our last show, including Joy (far right) who made our website.

Be sure to check out our schedule, and grab tickets for our next show on March 7th. www.kiwanisconcerts.ca

01/27/2024

We sure had a blast hosting Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys this week. Wow!! A huge thank you again to everyone that joined us 🎶 ✨

01/18/2024

It’s time for our first post of 2024. This time, we’re taking you back to 2019 to a wonderful evening with The Ennis Sisters!

Photos by Geoff Lynn

01/16/2024

Don't miss the incredible Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys on January 25!

Get your tickets at www.kiwanisconcerts.ca

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Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style could be defined as a blend of Bluegrass and 50’s Rockabilly, with Jake also specializing in guitar and banjo in addition to his impressive vocals. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys.

https://youtu.be/chO7Ne18d34

Official Music Video - I Ain't Going Back to Nashville by Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys.Video Directed, Filmed & Produced by Sawyer EdworthyStream...

01/08/2024

Happy New Year, friends! Maybe your New Year’s resolution was to see more live music?! We’ve got you covered!

You do not want to miss the fantastic Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys on January 25th!

Grab your tickets at www.kiwanisconcerts.ca and we will see you soon!

12/23/2023

From all of us at Olds Kiwanis Concert Series, wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in 2024!

Here are some awesome shots from our Santa’s Breakfast events earlier this month.

Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄

12/21/2023

Need a last minute holiday gift? How about giving the gift of music? We have three fantastic concerts coming up in the new year that are sure to make a wonderful gift for a loved one.

Visit kiwanisconcerts.ca to get your tickets today!

12/13/2023

In case you missed it, here’s a great recap of our Santa’s Breakfast events by MountainView TODAY! Have a read 🌲♥️

On Dec. 9, the Olds Kiwanis Performing Arts Society (OKPAS) revived an old tradition: Breakfast with Santa. They held two sittings at the Evergreen Centre on Saturday, Dec. 9: one at 9 a.m. which attracted about 75 people and another at 11 a.m. It was so successful that OKPAS says they'll likely hol...

12/13/2023

Can’t believe our Hometown Christmas show is already this Sunday! If you haven’t yet, get your tickets before they’re gone - it is sure to be a heartwarming evening of music.

Here’s a couple of great shots from the show in 2021 by Geoff Lynn

12/12/2023

We wanted to extend our sincerest thanks to all those that joined us for the Santa’s breakfast events this weekend!! What a fun time! And of course, thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers and supporters that made these events possible 🎅 ✨

12/08/2023

Join Santa for breakfast on December 9th at 9am or 11am!

Featuring:
- children’s music and magic entertainment
- a pancake breakfast
- face-painting, sparkle tattoos

Get your tickets now! www.kiwanisconcerts.ca

12/05/2023

We just wanted to give a shoutout to our friends at Pandora’s Boox and Tea in Olds. They are one of the places in town where you can purchase tickets to our season and have been great supporters. Be sure to pay them a visit if you’re looking for a great holiday gift! 🌲 🎁