Local Entertainment

Sleeping Dogs Rated M for Mature (PS3,XBox 360): The team at United Front games has done it again creating a game that stands out with great action and a solid story.

With Global Spectrum's first five-year term of a 20-year contract set to expire at the end of 2013 the City of Penticton has begun the process of accepting request for proposals for another term. City Manager Annette Antoniak said the Request for Proposal process began on March 1 and will run until April 30. Some proponents that were unfamiliar with the facility were given the chance to go on a tour last week. No proposals have been submitted to date which Antoniak said isn't uncommon based on her previous experience. Global Spectrum, a US-based company, manages the South Okanagan Events Centre, Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and Memorial Arena.

Students are reminded that the bursary deadline from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan has been extended to April 15. Each year the foundation grants bursaries each year from the Sharon Amos Legacy Fund for the Arts and the Dr. John & Kathy Scarfo bursary to deserving students living within the boundaries of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Amos, who made an undeniable mark in the community through her passion for art and music, tragically passed away in January of 2010. In her memory, a bursary fund was set up to support students pursuing a career in music and art. Scarfo learned the value of "paying-it-forward" after he was given financial support from one of his professors at the University of British Columbia, which allowed him to continue his education and complete a degree in medicine. Scarfo never forgot this act of generosity and established a bursary fund with the foundation to provide financial support to individuals who are working hard to better their lives. "The bursaries provided by the community foundation are all about giving back to our community," said Aaron McRann, executive director of the foundation. "We are working closely with our donors to help deserving students achieve their educational goals and improve their lives." Bursaries are open to students who are enrolled in or planning to attend college or university and who live within the specified boundaries. For more information please visit the website at www.cfso.net.

Lisa Zechmeister, manager of events at the South Okanagan Events Centre and Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, is parting ways with Global Spectrum. She's accepted a position as director of arena touring and logistics with the Invictus Entertainment Group, a booking and brokering agency based out of Penticton.

Steve Jones, a guitarist and vocalist with Kyle Anderson's Amazing Rubber Band, has officially severed his ties after spending 14 years with the local dance and party band. Jones wants to actively pursue his own solo project, The Steve Jones Band which focuses more on original material.

The proposed Northern Gateway pipeline will be the focus of tonight's Okanagan College speakers series presentation.

Canadian rock group Loverboy will receive an award for its contribution the Vancouver music scene. The group, which features former Penticton resident Mike Reno, will receive the Bruce Allen /Sam Feldman Legend Award at the 6th annual Vancouver Music Industry Awards Gala on Wednesday, April 10 at the Vancouver FanClub on Granville Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at www.vancouvermusicindustry.com.

ZombiU Rated M for mature (WiiU)

A Penticton teacher and her son have penned a book together.