Out of the Darkness

Winter Lantern Procession 2025

“Wings, Wheels, Water”

We are getting ready to start making lanterns for this year’s winter lantern celebration. Our first Lantern Making Workshop is on Sunday, January 26th at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre (see left column). We bring the materials and share techniques for making lanterns that will be used during the Winter Lantern Procession.

This year’s lantern procession theme called “Wings, Wheels, Water” is about transportation. We will be celebrating all the ways we get around and thinking about how we can make our footprints lighter together.

We are excited to bring our lantern making to some local schools and community groups.

The Out of the Darkness Lantern Procession and Shadow Show is planned for Sunday, February 16th starting around 7pm at the Maud Street Parking lot, walking along the Riverwalk and finishing at the Riverside Campground in Enderby for a shadow show.

Lantern Making Workshops

Salmon Arm
at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre (70 Hudson Ave NE)
Sunday, January 26th from 1 to 4pm
Sunday, February 9th from 1 to 4pm

Armstrong
at PV BLVD Coffee (2510 PV Blvd)
Sunday, February 2nd from 12 to 3pm
Saturday, February 8th from 12 to 3pm

Enderby
Saturday, February 1st from 11 to 3pm at the Enderby Library (514 Cliff Ave)
Saturday, February 15th from 12 to 3pm at the Enderby Seniors Complex (1101 George St)

Are you interested in getting involved or would you like to help during the procession? Email info@runawaymoon.org . We would love to hear from you.

Thank you to the Province of British Columbia for their financial support.

Out of the Darkness

Winter Lantern Procession 2024

On the evening of February 18, Enderby Riverwalk was lit up with a procession of lanterns created for “Out of the Darkness” Lantern Procession and show. It was a welcome sight to look forward to in these dark days. There were many surprises along the way.

There were plenty of (free) opportunities to make lanterns in Enderby at Foxglove and Fir, in Armstrong at PV BLVD Coffee and at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre

Lanterns were made by students at Shihaya, Grindrod, MV Beattie, AL Fortune and Heartwood Schools, at Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn Teaching Centre, and at Enderby Towers.

Last year our celebration focused on Home. Folks made lanterns of their own homes, of their ideal homes, of a home designed for others, of a place that felt like at home. Large collaborations happened to make some local buildings in our community.

Thank you for community support from Twice But Nice Thrift Store, The Enderby Lions, and Backus Septic Services.

Thank you to BC Gaming and the Government of Canada for funding towards this project.

Thank you to all our lantern making participants and all the folks who joined us for this lovely event.

Winter Lantern Procession

Coordinators/Lead Facilitators: Carolyn Uher, Jasmin Wright and Cathy Stubington

Facilitators: Mary Anne Domarchuk, Michelle Carriere, Joy Jubinvell

Musical Director: Christie Watson

Splatsin Drummer: Randy William

Musicians: Treebird, Cathryn Rankin, The Bell Group, Best Friend Review, Heather Harker

Choir Director: Angela Sommer (Angelkeys Music Studio)

Choirs: Bumblebees Choir, Fire and Ice Teen Choir, Harmonious Divas Ladies’ Choir

Parade Leader: Nanika Albricht

Skiers: Randy Schellenberg, Keith Richards, Carolyn Uher

Globe Turners: Aura Pearl,

Shadow Show Puppeteers: Maureen Robertson, Toshie Okada, Mary Anne Domarchuk

Fire Keepers: Doug Saba and James Burton

Lantern Assistants: Michelle Carriere, Deb Humphries, Sue Vignola, Elaine Spearing,

All Around Helper: Mark Uher

Lighting Specialist: Beverley Peacock

Workshop Space: Foxglove and Fir Enderby Shop, Salmon Arm Arts Centre, PL BLVD Coffee Armstrong