Pianos in Parks
100-1680 Water St V1Y 8T8 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Seems the Stuart Park piano can't get a break this summer... it is sadly out of commission for the time being, as we work with @keystonemusic1 to get it back in tiptop shape for you all to enjoy. In the meantime, you can visit our other pianos at Queensway bus loop, the Art Walk, outside the Rotary Centre for the Arts and at Roxby Park in Rutland. #FestivalsKelowna #explorekelowna #PianosinParks #kelownaculture

UPDATE: Both pianos have been claimed! These two pianos are looking for forever homes!!! They are retiring from our program this year. The storybook/dragon piano was painted by Bobby Vandenhoorn Art and the one with the ducks was painted by RSS art students! If youre interested in one, please call 250-868-3307. We are hoping to re-home them in the next couple of days.

UPDATE: Piano has been claimed! Our piano is still looking for a home!

UPDATE: Piano has been claimed! FREE PIANO anyone?! This piano is retiring from the Pianos in Parks program and needs a new home. Painted by the lovely students from RSS, this piano has lots of character! Old pianos are ideal for garden art or indoor art! If youre interested in taking this piano in, please call us at 250-868-3307.

Seems the Stuart Park piano cant get a break this summer... it is sadly out of commission for the time being, as we work with @keystonemusic1 to get it back in tiptop shape for you all to enjoy. In the meantime, you can visit our other pianos at Queensway bus loop, the Art Walk, outside the Rotary Centre for the Arts and at Roxby Park in Rutland. #FestivalsKelowna #explorekelowna #PianosinParks #kelownaculture

Thanks Uptown Rutland Business Association for being such a great partner!

And now for some MORE good news... we have been given the green light for "Pianos in Parks"!. Coming to a park or walkway near you in the coming weeks, watch for these beautiful, musical works of art. In order to respect the COVID health & safety guidelines please note our modifications this year: Pianos are placed outdoors in fresh air... Physical distancing still allows the audience to enjoy a performance 1. We have reduced the number of pianos throughout Kelowna from 8 to 5 2. We have chosen locations our staff can easily access and maintain o Art Walk o Rotary Centre for the Arts o NEW - Queensway (near public washroom building; maintained in collaboration with People Employment Services) o Stuart Park o Roxby Park (maintained in collaboration with URBA) 3. Increased cleaning of shared surfaces with cleaning and disinfecting 3x a day late morning, mid-afternoon, and early evening 4. Addition of safety-oriented signage o New COVID- minded decals will be placed on the pianos (see picture) o Large ground decals will be placed 6 feet from pianos to encourage proper audience physical distancing 5. Communication with public our staff team will work with the public to participate in a safe manner and observe the COVID guidelines (i.e. listening from 6 away and not crowding into space near piano)

Its voting time! Wed sure appreciate your vote for: Festivals Kelowna in the category "Arts Company or Organization" AND... Canada Day Festival in the category "Festival" https://bestof.kelownanow.com

Reminiscing about our piano launch in June 2018, featuring Bob Silversides. We miss seeing you all enjoying our beloved pianos and want to hear from you! Share and tag us in your Pianos in Parks memories. #FestivalsKelowna #PianosInParks #ExploreKelownaLocal #KelownaCulture

Hows this for an awesome #blastFromThePast? 2018. Good Times. Looking forward to more to come

Hi folks, as the sun starts to show its face more often we are getting quite a few inquiries about our plans for the summer. So, we thought wed share a couple ...reminders and notes: This is still early in our event season and we are usually in prep mode for our summer events at this time normally We usually announce our concert details in mid to late June, and pianos are usually placed on the streets around the same time We do have plans for modified versions of our Pianos in Parks, Kelowna Buskers Program, and Parks Alive! and are working with City of Kelowna to make sure we can return to these activities in a safe manner this summer We cant wait to animate our parks and public spaces with live cultural activities. More Details will follow as soon as we have them. Cheers, Renata, Grace, and Nicolette

Thanks for asking @MichaelRdrgrez Kelowna Capital News. Appreciate the story and your support

Pianos are being painted! See you on the walkways this summer... #FingersCrossed

Another week and another shout-out to an amazing community-minded business, Keystone Music and their Manager Elmer Epp. These folks have been a part of our pop...ular Pianos in Parks program since its inception in 2015, finding us the perfect pianos, delivering them for painting, bringing them out to their homes in our parks, and keeping them in tip top shape for all to enjoy (anyone remember those guys that dropped by K town to play?..... rhymes with even and turban). Thank you so much for your support and heres to us all ticking the ivories very soon!

Another day, another opportunity for gratitude and appreciation. Kudos and a huge pot-banging, horn honking shout out to City of Kelowna. Long time partners to ...our organization, City staff across many departments continue to be accessible to answer questions, and remain flexible with their solutions during this changing events landscape. With a positive outlook to better days ahead, we continue our planning of City of Kelowna supported events that will (hopefully soon) allow our community to again enjoy live music and other activities in our parks and public spaces.

For those folks wondering about the Covid Pandemic and its impact on our events and programs this summer.... FAQS about our 2020 events and the Covid-19 pandemic Q:// Will Festivals Kelowna be holding their community events this summer?...Continue reading

WE ARE HIRING! Nicolette Jacques, our wonderful Festivals Kelowna Program Coordinator, is moving on to a new adventure and pursuing her dream to become a Fren...ch Immersion teacher. As such, we are beginning our search to find that next amazing person to take over her role with our organization. Find the job description on our website home page at www.festivalsKelowna.com . The posting closes 4:00 pm Friday, February 14th.

This beautiful piece of Art that was painted by Jolene Mackie Art is being retired this year. However you can find it at its new permanent home at the The Vibrant Vine Winery. It is located in the underground Lounge, host Molly is already enjoying it so much! Festivals Kelowna #PianosInParks #ExploreKelowna RE/MAX Kelowna

You may have seen this piano on the Art Walk by the Okanagan Regional Library , painted by Kelownas own Bobby Vandenhoorn. Well...guess who has taken it home for the winter???? Bobby Vandenhoorn and his wonderful Fiance Chantal! Thank you from Festivals Kelowna #PianosInParks #ExploreKelowna RE/MAX Kelowna

This Beauty painted by a local artist @markocampos will be at the Rutland Public Library for the winter if you feel like stopping by and playing a few tunes, thank you from Festivals Kelowna

By now you have noticed most of the Pianos in Parks are put away for the winter! Ever wonder where they go? Well this piano was at the KelownaMuseums all summer, a young man by the name of Kaden will have this in his home until Spring! Thank you so much from Festivals Kelowna RE/MAX Kelowna #PianosinParks #ExploreKelowna

Now that another season of #PianosInParks #ExploreKelowna is over, we send a very special thank you to Elmer Epp of Keystone Music for his help again placing and keeping our pianos tuned and in tip top shape. Elmer has been with our program since its inception and we couldnt do it without him!

This piano needs a Winter Home is there a piano player out there that would like to give it a home from Mid October until June? We will deliver and pick up and also make sure it is playable and tuned. Call our office @ 250-868-3307 Or email: [email protected]

Thank you Kelowna!!!! We put out an ask and you answered!! All of our pianos have winter homes... Stay tuned for updates as to where you will be able to find a couple them throughout the community this winter!!

Hello piano players in Kelowna!!! Festivals Kelowna would like to know if there is anyone out there that would like store this piano in their home or business for the Winter? We will deliver it to you and pick it up in the Spring. This piano is in very good playing condition and we will make sure it is playable and tuned for your enjoyment. Call Donna @ 250-868-3307 or email [email protected]

Whether youre an seasoned pianist, or trying it for the first time, @festivalskelowna has got you covered! You can find these pianos scattered throughout #down...townkelowna - @amusicstudio (55+ BC Games) See more

Todays Kelowna favourite is the Pianos in Parks program run by Festivals Kelowna! Folks can tap into their inner Mozart at one of 8 key locations across Ke...lowna. Theres something lovely about hearing someone tapping out a tune as you stroll by. 34 days to go before the Games visit Kelowna! [Photo by @amusicstudio ]

We met Mozart today by the sails! Dont forget to share your Pianos in Parks performances with #PianosInParks! Thank you to RE/MAX Kelowna for their support!