What?

The Second Annual Fernie Film Festival celebrating the best in Canadian Film-making.

Where?

The Fernie Arts Station, The Vogue Theatre, and the Central Hotel

When?

March 26-28

Fernie’s annual film festival is dedicated to showcasing the talent, skill and diversity that exists within the Canadian Film Industry. From artistic and dramatic short films and children’s films to full length features, the festival will present an eclectic and compelling mix of Canadian productions over a packed weekend including individual screenings, packages and special events.

Tickets are available from The Arts Station and Carosella from March 1st.

For more information please visit the Arts Station website.

What?

Fernie’s annual winter festival featuring fun for the entire family

Where?

Events all over town.

When?

March 5-7, 2010

Fernie’s Annual winter festival, Griz Days, is back! This action-packed weekend features great events for all ages and is always one of the highlights of winter in Fernie. Things kick off on Friday with the Griz Days Parade, which leads into a busy Saturday full of fun activities including the popular pancake breakfast, a street hockey tournament, and the legendary Extreme Griz Survivor winter skills challenge.

For visitors to the area, the Fernie Stanford Resort is the perfect accommodation. We’ll get you right in the heart of the action at Fernie Alpine Resort, and are just minutes from all the venues.

For a complete schedule of events, you can visit the Griz Days website.

WeeFest

Friday, February 19 @ 7:00pm

Music! Theatre! Poetry! WeeFest is a multi-genre, single night festival that showcases some of the best local talent in Fernie. The eclectic line-up features something fun for everybody. Known for its over-the-top, multimedia live performances, spacerock band Bubba Tres serves as the wacky host to an evening of theatre, musical acts, and poetry by local writer Keith Liggett.

Tickets $15 at:

Freshies; Carosella’s, The Blue Toque & The Arts Station.

From the Figure to the Visage

Ongoing to February 22

Local artist Liza Gareau-Tosh has spent the past six winters in Fernie and the past lifetime making art. Liza has a keen interest in people and a watchful eye for how people can be works of art. This is the essence of her show at the Arts Station. From the Figure to the Visage is a departure from her usual colourful abstracts that have been seen in Fernie over the years, as Liza returns to her roots as an artist with portraiture and sketching. Come find out why she got into art in the first place. The show combines portraiture, figure drawings, acrylic paintings, and lithographs.

For more information on these and other great events going on during February at the Arts Station, please visit their website.

What?

The Olympic Torch passes through Fernie on its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.

Where?

City Hall

When?

January 23, 2010

7:30 am onwards.

The Olympic Torch will be passing through Fernie as part of the cross-country torch relay this Saturday, January 23. Kick the celebration off by gathering at 7:30 before fireworks and the arrival of the torch at 8:00 am on the corner of 13^th St. & Highway #3. From here, the torch relay will proceed to the steps of City Hall. After a message from the mayor and speeches by Olympic athletes Emily Brydon and Scott Niedermayer the torch will set off for Cranbrook while guests are invited to a Community Breakfast at the Senior’s Drop-In Centre.

Fernie Nature Tours – Winter 2010

Fernie Nature Tours is offering a number of great outdoor snowshoe tours this winter. Head out for an hour or two, or spend the entire day in a winter wonderland, always with a trained and knowledgeable guide. See winter wildlife, spectacular old-growth forests, do some stargazing, or gorge on Canadiana. This quintessential winter activity makes a great family activity. Available packages include:

 - FAR Out History

- Provinvial Park Paradise

- Island Lake Old Growth Classic

- Stargazing Snowshoe Fondue

- Snowshoeing Swiss Style

- Being Canadian Eh!

- Watchable Winter Wildlife

 *Ask about our Incentives and Group Rates.

 For more information on the individual packages please see our flyer. For any additional questions, or to book your tour, please visit our website, send us an email, or call us at (250) 423-4306

The Fernie Stanford Resort is pleased to offer you a number of great perks for your stay with us this holiday season:

-In the evenings, our activity room will be featuring a great selection of family-friendly classic holiday movies to get you in the holiday spirit.

-Our famous hot buffet breakfast is on daily from 7:00-10:00 a.m. featuring a great selection of your favourite breakfast items prepared by our skilled in-house chefs.

Gifts in the Gallery – On Fire 101

Runs until December 24

Christmas is a great time to give the figt of art. This season, Station has some incredible gift opportunities for you. Giving art makes a very personalized present and brings beauty home to enjoy for years to come. On Fire 101 is an exciting art form over 16 local artists…all priced under $101!

Solstice Celebration – Celebrate the light!

Monday, December 21^st, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Bring a poem or ‘winter tale’ to share. A candle, lantern, or instrument to celebrate the arrival of light! – FREE

Art Opening – Flathead Wild Photography Exhibit

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Gallery opening 7:00 p.m. – FREE

In July 2009 the International League of Conservation Photo (ILPC) came to the Flathead Valley to capture, through photos, the essence of this stunning, unprotected landscape of great significance. Join us on December 31 when the top photographers of the project will be unveiled in the gallery at the Arts Station. It will be followed by a party & include music, dancing, a pot luck, and cash bar at 8:00 p.m. - $10 donation appreciated.

Cairo Time (Canada) – Indie Films Fernie

Monday, January 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

The Vogue Theatre

Winner of the Best Canadian Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival, Cairo Time is also a love letter to the beauty and change of this ancient city.

Get your Winter 2010 Indie Film Tickets now!

Great stocking stuffers!

FDAC Members Pass get 4 films - $28 ($7 a show)

Season’s Pass get 4 films - $30 ($8 a show)

Members at the door: Youth - $8, Adults $9

Regular at the door: Youth - $9, Adults $10

For more information contact The Fernie Arts Station

Sat. Dec. 19

Cowboy Camp Sleigh Ride

7-8 p.m. $20 + GST per person

Wed. Dec. 23

Santa Visits Fernie Alpine Resort!

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Ski with Santa on the lower mountain.

12 p.m.-2 p.m. – Photos with Santa @ base area – FREE!

Crafty Kids

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fun arts & crafts for kids – FREE!

Thurs. Dec. 24

Santa Visits Fernie Alpine Resort!

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Ski with Santa on the lower mountain.

12 p.m.-2 p.m. – Photos with Santa @ base area – FREE! 

Fri. Dec. 25

Merry Christmas!

Sat. Dec. 26

Guided Geocaching

            1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. – High tech treasure hunt!

Night Skiing – Mighty Moose

            5 p.m.-8:30 p.m – Lift ticket required.

Movie Mania

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Family movie night - FREE!

Sun. Dec. 27

Guided Geocaching

            1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. – High tech treasure hunt!

Night Skiing – Mighty Moose

            5 p.m.-8:30 p.m – Lift ticket required

Games Night

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Fun games for all ages! – FREE

Mon. Dec. 28

Winter Survival Skills

            4 p.m.-6 p.m. – FREE!

Night Skiing – Mighty Mouse

            8 p.m.

Games Night

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. – FREE!

Tues. Dec. 29

Winter Survival Skills

            4 p.m.-6 p.m. – FREE!

Night Skiing – Mighty Mouse

            8 p.m.

Games Night

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. – FREE!

Wed. Dec. 30

Guided Geocaching

            1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. – High tech treasure hunt!

Night Skiing – Mighty Moose

            5 p.m.-8:30 p.m – Lift ticket required

Crafty Kids

6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Special activity tonight is Gingerbread Houses! – FREE! – Limited space, book your spot now!

Thurs. Dec. 31

Live Music with The Todd Sellecks @ The Griz Bar

            3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Night Skiing – Mighty Moose

            5 p.m.-8:30 p.m – Lift ticket required

Family Fun New Year’s Eve

            6 p.m.-9 p.m. – FREE!

New Year’s Eve Griz Bar Party

            Tickets $35 + GST

Fri. Jan. 1

Happy New Year!

Night Skiing – Mighty Moose

            5 p.m.-8:30 p.m – Lift ticket required

Kid’s Activity Night

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. – FREE!

Sat. Jan. 2

Guided Geocaching

            1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. – High tech treasure hunt!

Night Skiing – Mighty Moose

            5 p.m.-8:30 p.m – Lift ticket required

Movie Mania

            6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Family movie night - FREE!

Cowboy Camp Sleigh Ride

7-8 p.m. $20 + GST per person

Sun. Jan. 3

Guided Geocaching

            1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. – High tech treasure hunt! 

*Enjoy live music every Saturday & Sunday at the Griz Bar!*

For more information or to register for an activity, please contact Guest Services:

Phone: (250) 423-4655

Email: guestservices@skifernie.com

What?

Our annual Fernie Christmas dinner celebration.
Where?

The Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel

100 Riverside Way

Fernie, BC

When?

December 25^th, 5:00 p.m.

The Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel would like to welcome you and your family to our annual traditional Christmas dinner. Leave all the fuss and preparation of a roast turkey dinner to our talented chefs while you sit back and relax in the warmth of our resort, sharing Christmas Day with the ones you love. 

Dinner will be served on December 25^th starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Fernie Stanford Resort. Be sure to bring your appetite, as our delicious traditional roast turkey dinner includes all the fixings, just like your grandmother used to make. Everyone is welcome so please bring the whole family and join us for this memorable celebration.

$19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations should be made as soon as possible, and can be made by calling 250-423-5000, or via email.

Great events going on throughout December at The Arts Station to celebrate the holiday season.

Where?

The Arts Station

601 1^st Avenue

Fernie, BC

 When?

December, 2009

Christmas at the Arts Station

Thursday December 10 at 7:30pm

Celebrate the Christmas season this year with the Station Players’ production of “The Star Tree” by Giselle Cole. This year’s 1 hour performance includes the Station Strings & Christmas carolling with an opportunity for the audience to join in at the end of the performance.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Tickets at the door - $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children under 12.

Doors open at 7:15

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Pageant

Friday December 18^th

Shows at 5:00pm and 6:30pm.

Help Charlie Brown find the True Meaning of the Season. Join him and his gang on their adventures as they get ready for Christmas. For parents and children over the age of 4.

Presented by Freckles Children’s Theatre.

Tickets: $4.00, available at Carosella, Feshies, and the Arts Station.