Coldstream/Halina Coffee House
The Coldstream Live Music Society is excited to be up and running again! We are partnering with the Halina Centre Club and we’ll be hosting the Coldstream/Halina Coffee House starting Saturday, September 16th at the Halina Centre for the Fall/Spring of 2023/2024 Season. The Halina Centre is located behind the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310, 37th Ave, Vernon, BC. Hali
na Centre Volunteers will be running their concession and a 50/50 draw during the Event. The next Coffee House dates are the third Saturday of the month: October 21st, November 18th, January 20th, 2024, February 17th, March 16th, April 20th. Musicians will be able to sign up at the door for a playing slot just like the format we had before. Please come out an enjoy live music - We look forward to welcoming you back! Doors 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm
Admission $5 cash
Halina Centre 3310, 37th Avenue (Behind the Vernon Recreation Centre)
Please Park at the rear of the Halina Centre between Priest Valley Gym and the Rec Centre. Concession will be available
Coldstream Live Music Society Purpose and Mission
The Coldstream Live Music Society is a non-profit Society registered in BC, To Promote Live Music and Music Education in the North Okanagan. About Us
We do this by presenting the Coldstream Coffee House. The Coffee House is not itself a venue, but rather a show format that we have developed over time. We have presented the show at different venues in the area over the years. The format combines an open-mic section with a feature act following, with a modest merchandise table and a coffee, tea and snacks concession on the side. As most of us are musicians and artists ourselves, we want to present a quality show that is enjoyable for our audiences and for the musicians and spoken-word artists who participate. We generally host local performers, but we have also featured travelling groups. We provide professional-grade sound equipment, and we set up the room to encourage a listening and appreciative audience. We promote music education in our area by donating a portion of our year-end profits to compatible causes. Over the years we have sponsored individual students through the Vernon Community Music School and other instructors, we funded a music therapy program, and we have purchased sets of rhythm instruments for local elementary schools. The program and the concession are presented by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. We welcome like-minded new faces to join our ranks to help us continue to put on the Coffee House and further our goals. If you’re interested in volunteering and learning more about the Coldstream Live Music Society, please feel free to message us. So please join us for a family friendly, low cost evening of acoustic music, story telling, and poetry by local performers. Maybe you'll be enticed to taste one of the sweet treats from the canteen along with a mug of coffee or tea. Every evening is different but the cozy atmosphere is always the same. Standard open mic format. Space is limited, but we will make every effort to get everyone on. Doors open at 6:30. Performers will be reimbursed their admission fee. For more detailed information, see, "Tips for Performers," in the photo albums or 'pinned' at the top of the news feed. Check out the EVENTS tab for detail on all the upcoming shows.