<div dir="ltr"><div><div>Dear friends in the arts sector,</div><div><br></div><div>Please accept this following news release, posted below and attached, in regards to the upcoming Caetani Summer Solstice Festival happening at the Caetani Cultural Centre in Vernon, BC on solstice weekend, June 20 and 21, 2026.</div><div><br></div><div>The June 20 event is our annual ticketed music festival that this year incorporates vendors from the Strange Bazaar market. The June 21st date is the free admission event to the Strange Bazaar.</div><div><br></div><div>We have a two for one ticket sale happening on our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-caetani-summer-solstice-music-festival-market-tickets-1988118413694">eventbrite page</a> happening now until next Tuesday, May 26.</div><div><br></div><div>We hope you will be able to join us or share this with your members.</div><div><br></div><div>With sincere thanks for your time and consideration,</div><div><br></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>Kristin Froneman (she/her)</b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Community Engagement Coordinator</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b><img width="200" height="49" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4z3aD4rKWBEmL_VQ5jbh0VEKXHaT1DXuV1U-EbBZotRXdsolD1OYuGIV_APM2ipkrVflCwcOu0_Rd1F"><br></b></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><a href="http://www.caetani.org/" target="_blank">www.caetani.org</a></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Phone: (250) 275-1525</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-style:italic">The Caetani Centre respectfully acknowledges we are located within the Ancestral, Traditional, and Unceded territory of the Syilx People of Okanagan Nation.</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></i></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-style:italic"><br></span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-fcd9c233-7fff-c851-0fe7-e181b63c7737"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:right;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:right;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">May 19, 2026</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:12pt 0pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Caetani Music Festival & Market</span></h1><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,56,99);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Caetani Cultural Centre’s annual Music Festival moves to Solstice weekend, featuring music headliner Empanadas Ilegales and the Strange Bazaar market.</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">VERNON, BC — The Caetani Cultural Centre is inviting the community to celebrate the longest days of the year at the Caetani Summer Solstice Festival, taking place June 20–21, 2026, on the historic Caetani grounds in Vernon. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To mark the occasion, the Centre is offering a limited-time two-for-one ticket promotion from May 19–26 for the Saturday, June 20 Music Festival and Market admission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The expanded two-day festival combines live music, art, food, and community gathering in a unique outdoor setting. Saturday, June 20, 2:30 to 9 p.m., features a ticketed music festival and market experience with Strange Bazaar vendors, while Sunday, June 21 welcomes the return of the free all-day Strange Bazaar from 1 to 7 p.m., showcasing a vibrant collection of artists, makers, and vendors from across the region.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“We are excited to welcome people back to the Caetani grounds for a weekend that celebrates creativity, connection, and community,” says Caetani Centre executive director Laisha Rosnau. “The Summer Solstice Festival brings together outstanding musicians, local artists, and audiences of all ages in one of Vernon’s most inspiring cultural spaces.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Saturday’s music lineup includes acclaimed local and touring artists Francis Baptiste, Kinfolk Nation, Claire Coupland, Common Fires, and Neil Fraser. Headlining the evening are Empanadas Ilegales, known for their electrifying blend of psychedelic Latin cumbia and salsa. Festival-goers can also enjoy the Strange Bazaar market throughout the day from 3:30- to 8:30 pm, as well as food trucks providing delicious offerings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Early bird tickets for the June 20 event are now available through Eventbrite, including all-day and evening passes with adult and youth pricing options. Children under 12 attend free, and active Caetani Cultural Centre members receive an additional 10% discount on ticket purchases. The two-for-one ticket promotion runs from May 19–26 on Eventbrite and is available while quantities last.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Tickets and festival information are available at: </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-caetani-summer-solstice-music-festival-market-tickets-1988118413694?utm_source=chatgpt.com" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Eventbrite Ticket Page</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. Festival information and updates are available at </span><a href="https://www.caetani.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Caetani Cultural Centre</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">-30-</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:12pt 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Media Contact:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Kristin Froneman, Community Engagement Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Caetani Cultural Centre, 250-275-1525, </span><a href="mailto:programs@caetani.org" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">programs@caetani.org</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">About the Caetani Cultural Centre:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Caetani Cultural Centre is a vibrant arts and culture organization dedicated to fostering creativity, community engagement, and artistic excellence in the North Okanagan. Located in the historic Caetani House in Vernon, British Columbia, the Centre preserves the remarkable legacy of artist Sveva Caetani, whose extraordinary life and acclaimed </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Recapitulation</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> watercolour series have become an enduring symbol of resilience, imagination, and artistic expression.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Today, the Centre serves as a dynamic hub for contemporary arts programming, literary events, exhibitions, performances, and artist residencies. By connecting artists, audiences, and the broader community through inclusive and interdisciplinary programming, the Caetani Cultural Centre honours Sveva Caetani’s creative spirit while inspiring dialogue, learning, and cultural enrichment throughout the region.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Link to 2026 Festival Posters/2025 Festival Photos: </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/142ZYs2eC7btjRR0PTXJiE8A8Wq1gMpRg?usp=drive_link" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">2026 Poster/2025 Caetani Summer Music Festival images</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Photos courtesy of Caetani Cultural Centre Society</span></p><br><br></span></div></div></div></div></div>