Summerland NewsSummerland's iconic arts festival returnsRyga Arts Festival returnsPhoto: Contributed File photo - George Ryga Arts and Cultural CentreThe Ryga Arts Festival returns to Summerland this September, Sept. 15–20, bringing six days of theatre, music, literature and community events to venues across the community. Founded in 2016, the festival will feature 16 events in part celebrating diverse and historically underrepresented voices through performances, workshops and discussions. Festival highlights include the return of popular events such as Outspoken, the Theatre Trail and the Community Conversation, which will focus on technology and the arts. Founded in 2016, the Ryga Arts Festival honours the legacy of acclaimed playwright George Ryga through a multidisciplinary celebration of theatre, music, literature and community dialogue. Tickets to the festival running Sept. 15 to 20 and the full festival schedule are available at rygafest.ca.