Trail: The Fretless with Madeleine Roger
2026-01-27 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Juno award-winners The Fretless with Madeleine Roger at The Bailey Theatre on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series.
The Fretless is a Canadian string group reimagining folk music for today. With deep traditional roots and a modern edge, they blend old-school sounds with fresh energy—making traditional music feel new, exciting, and totally relevant.
This quartet pushes the boundaries of what a string quartet can do. With a distinctly rich and multi-layered sound, they transform fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.
The Fretless is Trent Freeman (Fiddle/Viola), Karrnnel Sawitsky (Fiddle/Viola), Ben Plotnick (Fiddle/Viola), and Eric Wright (Cello).
Awards:
“Waterbound” in 2012: Winner of Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) and Instrumental Group of the Year and Ensemble of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA).
“The Fretless” in 2014: Winner of Instrumental Album of the Year (WCMA) and Ensemble of the Year (CFMA).
“Live from the Art Farm” in 2019: Winner of Instrumental Album of the Year (CFMA).
“Bird’s Nest” In 2017: Winner of the JUNO award for Instrumental Album of The Year.
The Fretless are just as likely to perform at a concert hall (most recently, halls such as the Royal Glasgow Concert Hall in Scotland, The Colon Philharmonie in Germany, or the National Arts Centre in Ottawa) as a folk festival (such as Vancouver Island Folk Fest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Memoirs et Racines). They can be found playing a pub one day and a chamber music festival the next.
The band is taking their innovative and vibrant version of a string quartet to countless corners of the musical world, bringing audiences on a journey that transcends genre, defies stereotypes, and can only be described as The Fretless.
“It isn’t often that you come across instrumental music so beautiful that each track feels like brush strokes in a piece of artwork.” – Ben Ray, Cherwell
Joining them on this tour for a night of passionately expressive music is incredible singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger, whose lyrical prowess and breathtaking melodies linger long after they are sung. Her regular collaborations with The Fretless include live performances and recordings as a vocalist and co-writer.
Madeleine has toured extensively across Canada, Europe, USA, and the UK sharing her music live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Shetland Island Folk Festival, Vancouver Island Music Festival, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Summerfolk Festival of Arts and Crafts, among others. She has been nominated for awards as English Songwriter of the Year (2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards) and Producer of the Year 2019 Western Canadian Music Awards).
Single tickets are $30. Under 30 years is $15. Common Access Card is $15.
All tickets available online at trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This performance is made possible thanks to our sponsors Century 21 (Kootenay Homes Ltd.,), Pharmasave Trail, TECK Trail Operations and the support of our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Arts & Culture Grants from CKCA: Q&A Sessions
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
JOIN US FOR A CKCA Q&A SESSION

West Kootenay Fibreshed

Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help.
These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin.
CKCA’s next application period will open January 12, 2026, and close February 20, 2026, or March 6, 2026, depending on the program.
Q&A sessions
To learn more about these grants and how to apply, attend one of our FREE question-and-answer sessions. The events all take place online through Zoom.
REGISTER NOW IN THE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain
Wednesday, January 28, 2026: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain
Tuesday, February 3, 2026: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain
Wednesday, February 4, 2026: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain

Before you attend a session, we encourage you to watch the latest video about the specific program you’re considering applying to. Note: these videos will be available as of January 12, 2026, when the programs launch. To find the video, select the program that interests you and navigate to that program’s page. Afterwards, come to the Q&A session with your questions.
If you have questions about your specific project, rather than the programs themselves, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session.

Revelstoke: POETRY IN THE GALLERY | FREE
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
POETRY IN THE GALLERY | FREE
Hosted by Emma Beck
Come spend a free evening surrounded by poetry, creativity, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work, share a favourite poem, or just sit back and enjoy, everyone is invited. Bring a warm drink, settle into the cozy gallery space, and let yourself be inspired. This is a relaxed, judgment-free event where all voices are welcome—especially beginners!
Thursday, January 29
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Novembers Theme: “Inspiration”
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson st.
All forms of poetry welcome
No bookings required!
For our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights, however please note that the last 45 minuets of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting at 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Trail: Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play
2026-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council presents international award-winning one-woman biographical musical Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play, at The Bailey Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 7:30 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series.
Critically-acclaimed off-Broadway and International touring show Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play returns to the West Kootenays with new content, new songs, and some stunning new costumes. A combination of cabaret, theatre and dance, Tymisha Harristells the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century.
Please note this show has Parental Advisory: Mature Content, including nudity and suggestive artistic display.
Josephine Baker was born in St. Louis in 1906, and while only achieving moderate success in the United States, she became an international superstar after moving to France in the early 1920’s. She starred alongside white romantic leading men in films in the 30’s, had multiple interracial marriages and homosexual relationships, and performed in men’s clothing before the term “drag” existed in the lexicon.
Josephine was also a spy for the French Resistance, a civil rights activist, and the mother of 12 adopted children from 4 continents. Her success in France and Europe often gave her the opportunity to live freely without the racial oppression of her home nation, though she never stopped yearning for acceptance in America.
Josephine debuted at the 2016 San Diego Fringe Festival where it won “Outstanding Solo Performance” and “Best Show”. Josephine toured throughout North America in 2017, picking up awards and 5 star reviews at every stop, including the 2017 Fringe Encore series award for “Outstanding Production” award. For the off-Broadway run at Soho Playhouse, where it sold out performances and received high critical acclaim., Tymisha Harris was nominated for a 2018 Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Solo Performance.
Then, in the summer of 2018, the show traveled across Canada to five festivals, and was the top selling show at every one of them, earning another dozen awards. And, in 2020, the show received rave reviews, sold out and extended its run at the Adelaide Fringe Festival (the second largest in the world), and received a coveted “Critics Circle Award”.
Josephine “…is a perfect piece of theatre for the time we are currently in” ★★★★★ – Plays To See NYC
“In a period of profound division in the world, we are excited to present the story of a woman who broke boundaries of race, gender, and sexuality in a time before America had begun coming to terms with the concept of diversity.” – Producer/Director/co-Creator Michael Marinaccio
Tymisha Harris (aka “Tush”) has been performing professionally for over 25 years. Her early credits include assistant choreographer and backup dancing for the 90’s pop group N*SYNC, backup dancer for LFO, and a featured role in the hit movie series “Bring It On”. More recent endeavors include the national tour of “Rock of Ages”, a European tour with the innovative and world-renowned Pilobulus Dance Theater Company, and founding member and Assistant Director/Choreographer of the successful Orlando based troupe, VarieTease.
Single tickets are $30. Under 30 years is $15.
All tickets available online at trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This performance celebrates Black History month and is made possible thanks to our sponsors Century 21 (Kootenay Homes Ltd.,), Pharmasave Trail, TECK Trail Operations and the support of our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Kimberley: Unusual Angles - Open Adjudicated Art Exhibit
2026-02-05 - 2026-03-01 | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
Celebrating visual art and The Kootenays at Art Gallery Kimberley.
artgallerykimberley.com

Trail: Presto! The Great Lambrusco
2026-02-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture and Trail & District Arts Council TOGETHER present PRESTO! by Nayana Fielkov, a comedic show for kids 5 to 12 years old and their families to enjoy together. The show is on Saturday, February 7 at 3 pm at the Rossland Miners Hall as part of the TECK Family Series.
Presto! The Great Lambrusco turns scarves into eggs! Coins appear from thin air, and a cupcake gets baked in a shoe! In this comedic unfolding, the audience finds out that illusions are not reality, and that to find true magic, we must slow down, observe, and listen.
Real magic, real comedy, real entertainment for the whole family!
Watch the trailer https://youtu.be/kJoyUj-gsq4
Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years old. 60 minutes.
Acclaimed performing artist Nayana Fielkov has performed at festivals and venues across the country with her genre-bending approach to theatre. She is co-creator of award-winning RAGMOP Theatre, Habitats, Underbelly, and The Myrtle Sisters, and is a founding member of the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret.
Single tickets are $18 or get tickets to all 4 Family Series shows for just $60. General admission seating so come early to get the best seats.
All individual tickets and passes are available online at purchase.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This show is made possible thanks to funding from Teck Trail Operations, the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay with support from Ferraro Foods and the Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Revelstoke: ARTIST TALK | RACHEL PRINS
2026-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
ARTIST TALK | FREE
Hosted by Rachel Prins
We’re excited to invite you to a special afternoon with exhibiting artist Rachel Prins as she shares insights into her practice and her exhibition The Dawn Chorus.
Sunday, February 8th
3pm – 4pm
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson St.
Free – Everyone Welcome
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from Rachel about the inspirations behind her work, her creative process, and the themes she explores in her art. Whether you’re a fellow artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, this talk promises to be inspiring and thought-provoking.

Salmo - Poetry Zine Crafting Night
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Salmo Art Church, 304 Main St., Salmo, V0G1Z0
Poetry Zine Crafting Night with Jordyn Baird!
Bring your printed out poetry or email it ahead of time-come make a zine with us! Get published in a printed zine that will be distributed for free!
Feb 13 6-8pm at the Salmo Art Church at 304 Main St.
Snacks included, donations welcomed.
RSVP, Questions or info email jordynbaird321@gmail.com

Revelstoke - Ring Workshop
2026-02-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
RING WORKSHOP
Hosted by Dana Cloghesy
Spend the day at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre learning the art of silver jewelry making. In this workshop, you’ll design, texture, and shape your own custom ring, then finish it to a smooth polish. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that you made yourself.
Sunday, February 15
9am – 4pm
$210 – All Materials Provided
RVAC Jailcell Studio, 320 Wilson st.
No experience necessary
This class focuses on pure silver

Trail: Ballet Jörgen, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Canada’s preeminent classical touring ballet company Ballet Jörgen: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at The Bailey Theatre on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 pm as part of the Performing Arts Trail series.
Ballet Jörgen presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy with a Canadian twist.
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. As four Athenians mixed up in love and lost in a forest while trying to escape their families, a group of fairies, engaged in their own emotional misunderstandings, manipulate the humans.
The ballet is a lighthearted, humourous, and fun tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck.
Bengt Jörgen will bring this story to life in his own original ballet version as a tribute to Canada’s North. Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will bring out the magic of Northern Canada’s woodland and tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest such as moose, beavers, bears, and squirrels.
In addition to our professional dancers, each performance will include up to 10 age-appropriate roles for local young aspiring dancers, ages 9 to 17, through Ballet Jörgen’s Local Participant Program.
The ballet adaptation is set to Mendelssohn’s 1827 concert overture and 1843 instrumental score which includes the famous “Wedding March.”
This family-friendly ballet will captivate audiences of all ages and will warm the hearts of young and old alike.
The show includes 15-18 dancers including parts for up to 10 local participants.
Choreography: Bengt Jörgen, C.M. Music: Felix Mendelssohn
ABOUT BALLET JÖRGEN
Founded in 1987, Ballet Jörgen is a national organization headquartered in Toronto that is focused on making the arts accessible for all Canadians, with a special focus on underserved communities and demographics. Known for the warmth and beauty of its productions, Ballet Jörgen offers a range of performances, dance classes and community engagement events involving over 70,000 participants annually across North America.
Ballet Jörgen is the 2011 winner of The National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. In 2019 Artistic Director & CEO Bengt Jörgen was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada “for his commitment to promoting ballet in Canada as a choreographer and artistic director.”
Single tickets are $42. Under 30 years and Community Access Card tickets are $21.
All tickets available online at trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This performance is made possible thanks to our sponsors Century 21 (Kootenay Homes Ltd.,), Pharmasave Trail, TECK Trail Operations and the support of our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Live Performance Network, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Argenta: Flax to Linen Workshop
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
Explore the full journey of flax from plant to fibre to linen.
Join us for a hands-on workshop that brings the ancient craft of linen-making to life. Participants will learn how flax, a plant well-suited to our bioregion, is transformed into soft, strong raw linen through traditional hand-processing techniques. All flax used in this workshop was grown in our community plot this year!
You’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at breaking, scutching, and hackling flax, learn about its cultivation and cultural history in the Kootenays, and explore how this plant fits into our regional fibre system today.
The tools used in these workshops are hand-crafted by local artisan Scott Fettes, using locally sourced wood and traditional joinery. Their creation was made possible through generous support from Columbia Basin Trust and Kootenay Savings Credit Union, helping us build a shared legacy of regional flax processing.
These workshops are part of our Flax to Linen Program, a regional initiative connecting communities across the West Kootenays to reimagine the potential of locally grown fibre crops. By learning together, we’re helping build the foundation for a bioregional linen economy rooted in soil health, community collaboration, and regenerative practice.
No experience is required. All materials and tools are provided.
Participant fees are subsidized thanks to CBT ReDi grants!
Note: Members receive 10% off all workshops. Look for your discount code in your inbox.
If you cannot find it in your inbox or spam folder, please contact info@westkootenayfibreshed.com

Revelstoke - CHOPSTICK WORKSHOP
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
CHOPSTICK WORKSHOP
Hosted by Ken Talbot
Join us in the RVAC Woodshop for a fun and hands-on woodworking experience! In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to craft two sets of chopsticks under the guidance of local woodworker and wholesome hero Ken Talbot. No experience necessary — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.
Saturday, February 21
1pm – 3pm
$30 – All Materials Provided
RVAC Woodshop, 320 Wilson st.
No experience necessary

Nelson - Stir the Pot: The History of Nelson's Food Culture
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Stir the Pot: The History of Nelson’s Restaurants, Eateries, and Food Culture
From iconic restaurants like the Diamond Grill, Purple Lantern, and Mediterranean 57 to pancake breakfasts on Baker Street to fruit growing and jam making, this presentation for BC Heritage Week dives deeply (and deliciously) into Nelson’s culinary past. Presented by Greg Nesteroff and the Heritage Working Group.
Free event
Limited Space: reserve your seats here: https://form-can.keela.co/StirthePot
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1683085119322173

Revelstoke - MUG NIGHT POTTERY WORKSHOP
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
MUG NIGHT POTTERY WORKSHOP
Hosted by Nancy Geismar
Create a unique, one-of-a-kind mug in this two-session workshop! You’ll be guided through the entire process, from hand building and embellishing to glazing. No prior pottery experience is needed to join our Mug Night, making this an ideal introduction to pottery. Whether you’re crafting a gift, exploring a new hobby, or simply looking for a fun night out, this class is perfect for you!
Tuesday, Feb. 24 (create a mug), Tuesday, March 10, glaze your mug. 6pm – 8pm
RVAC Pottery Studio, 320 Wilson st.
Adults
$75 per person, all materials included

Revelstoke - LINOCUT WORKSHOP
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
LINOCUT WORKSHOP
Hosted by Kira M
Explore the art of linocut printmaking and create expressive prints in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Ideal for individuals of all skill levels, this class is designed for those who want to grasp the fundamentals of relief printmaking, with no prior experience required.
Tuesday, February 24 6:00pm – 8:30pm
RVAC Printmaking Studio, 320 Wilson Street
Adults
$50 All materials included
Gain hands-on experience that will empower you to continue your printmaking journey at home. Open to adults, all necessary materials will be provided. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to socialize, acquire a new skill, and thrive in a supportive and creative atmosphere!

Trail: Ebony Roots, A Concert Celebration for Black History Month
2026-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Jazz at the Griff series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you Sound the Alarm’s “Ebony Roots”, on Wednesday, February 25 at 7:30 pm to Celebrate Black History Month.
Ebony Roots is a concert celebration of African Descent/Black music – from 300-year-old spirituals to Motown, and everything in between. It features a journey through Black music representing the evolving emancipation of the African-Descent community from the North American perspective.
This powerful and intimate concert journeys through prison work-songs, passionate spirituals, iconic songs from the stage, to the emergence of Black Soul, R&B, Blues and Motown, including a tribute to some of BC’s legacy artists.
The Artistic Team, as led by Brandon Thornhill and Olaf de Shield, designed this musical journey through Black music to be played by 6 musicians with 2 Vocalists, Keys, Bass, Drums, and Guitar.
This project was produced by Brandon Thornhill with support from Vancouver’s own award-winning company, Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre (www.soundthealarm.ca) who is known for touring Music of the Night: The Concert Tour and A Whole New World.
Watch the trailer https://youtu.be/ELTAEw5u3wg
Single tickets are $30. Individual Ticket Under 30 years old (with ID): $15.
All individual tickets available online at purchase.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Series passes available only by calling or visiting the Box Office.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Nelson - Drawing Party! with Jim Holyoak and music by Jesse Lee
2026-02-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Drawing Party! with Jim Holyoak and music by Jesse Lee
Join us for a Drawing Party! Facilitated by local artist Jim Holyoak with live music by Jesse Lee. This will be a relaxed, social evening of drawing and music with an explorative approach to the creative process.
Pre-registration is required.
$5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Ages 14+
There will be a cash bar with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available.
Go to the FB event for the link to register.

Revelstoke - Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
Hosted by Emma Beck
Come spend a free evening surrounded by poetry, creativity, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work, share a favorite poem, or just sit back and enjoy, everyone is invited. Bring a warm drink, settle into the cozy gallery space, and let yourself be inspired. This is a relaxed, judgment-free event where all voices are welcome—especially beginners!
Thursday, February 26
6:30pm – 8:00pm
February’s Theme: Growth
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson st.
All forms of poetry welcome
Open to all ages, Everyone is Welcome
No bookings required!
For our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights, however please note that the last 45 minuets of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Nakusp - Kootenay Winter Tour - LEILA
2026-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Bonnington Arts Centre, 4th st and 6th Ave, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
Nakusp, you are in for a treat! Virtuoso composer vocalist and Kaslo Jazz Fest 2024 performer LEILA lands at the Bonnington Theatre February 27th as part of a small Kootenay winter tour with her band.
Acting as musical enchantress and captivating audiences with her interdisciplinary concerts, this tour will showcase her current work as she touches on stories of hardship, heartbreak, loss, love, and renewal.
See www.leilaneverland.com for more including her monthly newsletter with access to The Vault – an exclusive platform of unreleased tunes.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $20 and available at the door or pre-purchase at Bon Marche.

Silverton - Neil Gray Music
2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Silverton Memorial Hall, Silverton BC
He’s number 23 on the North American Campus College radio jazz and he is bringing his music through the Kootenays this winter with his newest record In the Streets. Drummer and composer Neil Gray plays the Memorial Hall in Silverton BC, February 28th.
Neil Gray is born and raised in BC and his new album speaks to the many people, places, and times Neil experienced during his time in the Vancouver jazz scene. Released October 31st 2025 on Canada’s jazz label Cellar Live, the album plays host to legendary Canadian jazz players like Cory Weeds on tenor sax, and Bruno Hubert on piano.
Joining him in New Denver will be renowned Canadian pianist David Restivo, bassist Douglas Stephenson, Kiyo Elkuf on the tenor sax, and trumpet. Celebrate new contemporary jazz music with an added shimmering guest appearance of vocalist Leila Naderi (also known as Leila Neverland), for a memorable evening of jazz.
To hear more, check out the All That Jazz radio segment that plays a tune off Neil’s album called For Those in the Back, at HR 1 Seg B, or find Neil’s full album on Bandcamp.
Tickets are $20 and pre-purchase is encouraged, just send an email to admin@slocanlakeartscouncil.ca and indicate your name and the number of tickets desired. Concert starts at 7pm. See you there!

Silverton - Kootenay Winter Tour LEILA - Power Duet
2026-03-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Silverton Gallery, Lake Avenue, Silverton, V0G 1S0
Scones & Jam Concert – Leila’s morning set of music will rotate through solo work, a power duet with jazz drummer Neil Gray, and a delicate string duet with New Denver’s own Anjuli Otter.
Enjoy homemade sourdough scones, coffee/tea, and stay later to learn some harmonies and sing through some of her tune’s choruses.
Ticket price is $35 and includes scones and coffee/tea. Tickets are available at the door but to ensure food and beverage quantities, ticket pre-purchase is encouraged. Simply send an e-transfer to admin@slocanlakeartscouncil.ca. Please include your name and the number of tickets desired.

Trail: Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? by Axis Theatre
2026-03-01 15:00 - 16:15 | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Trail & District Arts Council and Rossland Council for Arts and Culture present Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? by Axis Theatre, a captivating show for kids in Grade 4 to 12, their families and the young at heart to enjoy together. The show is on Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 pm in The Bailey Theatre and is part of the TECK Family Series.
Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? is a love-story that transcends time as it follows two souls through seven different periods of Métis history. Filled with stories about the Sun Traveller and the Callihoo family, the performance is a theatre piece that incorporates fiddle music, jigging, and a life-like buffalo puppet.
Inspired by historical events of the Métis people of Canada, this original play for young audiences explores the loves, the losses and the fight of Treaty 6’s Métis people – and their love and kinship to the buffalo.
The play takes the audience through the emergence of the Métis Nation across the plains, then leads into the robust colonization that arises from the fur trade, the disappearance of the buffalo, as well as the political uprising of the Métis Association of Alberta in the 1930s. The story starts in creation among the stars and ends in 2024.
Watch the trailer https://vimeo.com/940939867?p=1s
CREATIVE TEAM – Playwright: Tai Amy Grauman; Director: Amanda Testini; Co-Director & Sound Design: Chris McGregor; Set, Props & Buffalo Design: Dusty Hagerüd; Costume Design: Alaia Hamer.
ABOUT AXIS THEATRE
In the age of “looking down,” Axis draws young eyes up to engage them in interactive experiences that educate, inspire, and transform. Audiences experience smart, entertaining interpretations of traditional and cutting-edge physical theatre. Axis incorporates combinations of puppetry, movement, live music, red-nose clown, and improvisation to expand the meaning and impact of the stories presented. It is deceptively simple, completely fresh, and memorable.A special thank you to the company’s sponsors: The Downie-Wenjack and Chris Spencer Foundations.
Axis Theatre is grateful to live, work, and play on the unceded, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) nations.
Show 55 minutes with a 15 min Q&A after the show.
Single tickets are $18 or get tickets to all 4 Family Series shows for just $60. General admission seating so come early to get the best seats.
All individual tickets and passes are available online at purchase.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This show is made possible thanks to funding from Teck Trail Operations, the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay with support from Ferraro Foods and the Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Balfour - Sapphire Guthrie and Tenise Marie in Concert
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Balfour: St Michaels and All angels Chapel and Performance Center (Balfour Chapel on Busk Rd.), 8551 Busk Rd, Balfour
Two local artists combine for an evening of music excellence
7 – 9 pm
8551 Busk Rd Balfour
$20
Tickets at Eddy Music in Nelson and Kootenay Crafted Artisan Shop in Balfour
Event website: Balfourchapel.org

Winlaw - Year-Long Plant Dye Journey
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Slocan Valley Threads Guild,, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, V0G 2J0
Join Tracy Fillion and Stefania Zwirello with the West Kootenay Fibreshed for a year-long plant dye journey focused on working seasonally with natural dyes. This in-person program meets once a month and offers participants the opportunity to build skills gradually while exploring a wide range of dye plants and processes over the course of a full year.
This cohort-based format allows for continuity, shared learning, and deeper engagement with plant dye practices as the seasons change.
Dates: One Monday a month for one year, starting March 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Slocan Valley Threads Guild, Winlaw

Revelstoke - VINYL ANIMATION WORKSHOP
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
VINYL ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Hosted by Annabel
Discover the basics of animation in this hands-on, creative workshop. Participants will learn step by step how to create a simple walk cycle by handpainting on a vinyl! Don’t worry we will give you a template to follow along! This playful introduction to animation focuses on movement, storytelling, and experimentation—no prior experience needed.
Thursday, March 12 | 6pm – 8pm
RVAC Jailhouse Studio, 320 Wilson st.
Adults
$45 per person, all materials included

Nelson - LOOT: Orienting to Matter; Day 1
2026-03-13 18:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
A three-day symposium in Nelson and Kaslo featuring Kootenay and Okanagan artists and writers known as the Ten Thieves Artist Collective runs from March 13 to 15 will include panels, workshops, a keynote talk and an art exhibition all centered on exploring humanity’s current relationship to matter.
“Our relationship with matter which includes the elements that support our existence have been taken for granted,” said LOOT curator Deborah Thompson, a Nelson artist. “The symposium will focus on examining and re-imagining our attitudes towards matter, and the stories we tell that shape this vital relationship.”
“LOOT: Orienting to Matter,” the symposium will begin with a keynote address by UBC Okanagan feminist environmental and humanities professor Astrida Neimanis at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery, 502 Vernon St.
The event’s panels and workshops will be held March 14 and 15 at the Langham Cultural Centre, 447 A Ave., Kaslo, starting at 10 am each day.
An art exhibition of new works by the Ten Thieves Artist Collective – Susan Andrews Grace, Eimear Laffan, Carol Wallace, Jim Holyoak, Genevieve Robertson, Hildur Jonasson, Maggie Shirley, Marnie Temple and Deborah Thompson – will be on display at the Langham from March 7 to May 8.
Admission to LOOT’s events is free or by donation.
Registration is encouraged for the workshops, which include drawing, poetry, making art with natural materials. There will also be a lakeshore geology and hydrofeminsim walk.
Registration information and a detailed agenda for the symposium are at https://thelangham.ca

Kaslo - LOOT: Orienting to Matter; Days 2 & 3
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada

Winlaw: Flax to Linen Workshop
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Slocan Valley Threads Guild,, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, V0G 2J0
Explore the full journey of flax from plant to fibre to linen.
Join us for a hands-on workshop that brings the ancient craft of linen-making to life. Participants will learn how flax, a plant well-suited to our bioregion, is transformed into soft, strong raw linen through traditional hand-processing techniques. All flax used in this workshop was grown in our community plot this year
You’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at breaking, scutching, and hackling flax, learn about its cultivation and cultural history in the Kootenays, and explore how this plant fits into our regional fibre system today.
The tools used in these workshops are hand-crafted by local artisan Scott Fettes, using locally sourced wood and traditional joinery. Their creation was made possible through generous support from Columbia Basin Trust and Kootenay Savings Credit Union, helping us build a shared legacy of regional flax processing.
These workshops are part of our Flax to Linen Program, a regional initiative connecting communities across the West Kootenays to reimagine the potential of locally grown fibre crops. By learning together, we’re helping build the foundation for a bioregional linen economy rooted in soil health, community collaboration, and regenerative practice.
No experience is required. All materials and tools are provided.
Note: Members receive 10% off all workshops. Look for your discount code in your inbox. If you cannot find it in your inbox or spam folder, please contact info@westkootenayfibreshed.com
$45 – $55 sliding scale tickets.
