West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

We Can Help Animals! BC SPCA Youth Workshop (Ages 8-12)
2025-11-15 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC
Are you a young changemaker looking to help animals?
Participants will learn ways to help at-risk animals through a variety of activities at the West Kootenay Community Animal Centre. Discuss how the BC SPCA helps animals. Create comics about the value of all beings. Give back by collaborating on a project for the shelter. This is a fast-paced and engaging workshop that combines play, creativity and learning!
Date and Time: November 15, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC
Ages: 8-12
Price: $37.50
Note – While there may be some time for animal interactions, we cannot guarantee the availability of suitable animals.

Tenise Marie Album Launch @ Key City Theatre w/ Aline Deanna
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
7:30 pm MST
Presented by Key City Theatre:
Tenise Marie is a Canadian songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, and recording artist based in Nelson, British Columbia.
Growing up, her voice was guided by bold female singer songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. Throughout her musical life, she has fallen in love with Soul, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, and most recently has begun exploring and reclaiming the sounds of her West Asian roots. Tenise’s music weaves together each of these influences, while remaining focused on lyrics that cause us to examine our own humanity.
Tenise’s original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic instruments, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music, reflective of her own mixed European and Assyrian heritage. As Olivia Herring from Music Mecca described Tenise’s ballad “Drawn to You” from her 2021 album Storm: “Watching Marie perform is an emotional experience…coming of age, falling in love, and exploring the world are just the surface level of inspiration in Marie’s pieces”.
A storyteller and traveller at heart, Tenise is inspired by adventure and connection. Her songs deliver folky nostalgia and romance, offering “jazzy folk-pop ambience…luminous vocals and clear-eyed, confessional lyrics” (Darryl Sterdan, Tinnitist).
Tenise Marie performs the range of human emotion through story and song, navigating heartbreak and humour with insightful lyrics, travel anecdotes, and unique musical landscapes.
Her new album, Off The Record, was recorded and released in July 2025 with support from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
With Off The Record, “Tenise Marie opens up a deeply personal chapter, one that traces emotional vulnerability, cultural reconnection, and the quiet unraveling of perfectionism. As the title track to her new album, Off The Record doesn’t just set the tone, it is the tone. Honest, reflective, and soul-stirring” (Mischa Plouffe, Buzz Music).
The record features a collection of songs written for her Research & Creation songwriting project with the Canada Council for the Arts, inspired by her experience travelling to the Assyrian homeland in Iraq with GISHRU: Bridge to Assyria.
Opener: Aline Deanna
~ Soulful Country/Folk songs with catchy melodies and cheeky lyrics ~
Aline aims to capture the present moment with poeticism and humor all wrapped up in a bow of timeless country melodies. She is original and cunning in her songwriting and lends a nod to ever inspiring songwriters such as John Hartford and Lucinda Williams. Drawing you in with her candid lyrics she can tell an entire story in one sentence with her unique voice. Inspired by the likes of Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch the spirit of old time country music rings loud in her singing and songwriting and is uplifted with a modern dose of Americana.
Aline has performed at the Oregon Country Fair, Kluane Bluegrass Festival – Yukon, Whitefish Songwriters Festival – Montana, Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival – Austin TX, Tiny Lights Festival – Ymir BC, Woodstove Festival – Cumberland BC. She has showcased at Folk Alliance International (2025) & Your Roots Are Showing Ireland (2024) and tours frequently across Canada and Europe. She will be releasing her first LP “Wild Rose & Salt Water” on September 19th, 2025 which will be accompanied with a four week tour in Germany, Belgium, Poland and The Netherlands.

eARTh Community Clay Studios 2025 Bowl Workshop
2025-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | eARTh Community Clay Studios, 1116 Latimer St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4W4, Canada
Have you wanted to try pottery but can’t commit to a 6-week class? Then our throw-a-bowl workshop is perfect for you. Learn everything you need to know about how to throw your very own bowl in a class.
This workshop will teach you all the skills to throw a bowl. The class is 2 hours long. Diane will then trim, fire and glaze your bowl. You can pick up your finished bowl a few weeks later.
Course Fees
$75 + taxes. Materials included.
Instructors
Diane Walters
Day and Time
1 Session (2 hours)
November 18, 2pm – 4pm

Sketch on Your Clothes with Embroidery
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | HWY 6 Studios, 3513 BC-6 unit 1, Nelson, BC V1L 6Z3
Bored of your clothes or want to learn embroidery? Come to this workshop in an informal setting and learn to sketch on your clothes with needle and thread whilst meeting the community. Just bring something along to embroider and pre prepare a small design. All other materials provided. Suitable for all abilities.

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
2025-11-20 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

WISHBONE THEATRE'S production of HALLOWED BE THY
2025-11-20 19:00 - 2025-11-21 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Valemount Community Theatre, Valemount
Wishbone Theatre is excited to present – HALLOWED BE THY – A play by Valemount artist Miwa Hiroe will premiere in Valemount November 20th & 21st at Valemount Community Theatre. Original music by Half/Asian & Amy the Coda.

2026 Collage Calendar Making @ Nelson Museum and Archives
2025-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join Nelson Museum’s Stephanie Myers, our Program Coordinator, and make your own 2026 Calendar using our amazing stock of collage and crafting materials. They make a great gift or keepsake.
This is a two-part workshop.
All materials supplied.
Saturday, Nov 22nd & 29th from 1 – 3pm
$10 for members $15 for non-members

Clash of the Canvas
2025-11-27 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | Jailhouse Studios, RVAC – 320 Wilson St, Revelstoke, BC
🎨 CLASH OF THE CANVAS! 🎨
Five artists. Two rounds. One champion.
Watch creativity collide in a live art battle like no other!
🎶 Music by DJ Naga @val_esnaga
🎟️ Raffles + 50/50
✨ Prize for Best Dressed: Monochromatic You
🗓️ November 27 | 7–11 PM
📍 Jailhouse Studios, RVAC – 320 Wilson St
💵 $20 advance | $25 at the door
Art. Music. Energy. Chaos. One winner.
Be there when the paint hits the canvas. 💥
BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE – https://revelstokeartgallery.ca/education/

RLOP Presents: Into The Woods
2025-11-28 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-29 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
The Rossland Light Opera Players are proud to present their 2025 Mainstage Production of Into the Woods!
Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, not free.
Into the Woods is a witty and whimsical musical that combines the plots of familiar fairy tales like Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and more.
The story pulls from the darker elements of the original folk and fairy tales, combining the darkness with comedy to create this delightfully macabre story that explores the consequences of its characters’ wishes.
Watch our characters’ paths intertwine as they chase their deepest desires through an enchanted forest!
At the Charles Bailey Theatre
November 28th 6:30pm, November 29th 2pm & 6:30pm, November 30th 2pm
Sponsored by Teck Trail Operations

1910: The Uncovering Revelstoke Premiere
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave, Revelstoke
1910: The Uncovering
Soon after its World Premiere at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on November 12, Revelstoke will get to see the new, stunning documentary 1910 – The Uncovering. Principal photography for the 27-minute Film took place in July and December of 2024, showcasing key local locations: Revelstoke Railway Museum, Parks Canada, Rogers Pass, and Revelstoke Museum & Archives. In addition to surprising Vancouver connections, the film includes insightful interviews with local experts Tomo Fujimura, Cathy English, John Woods, Sylvain Hebert, Doug Meyer, Ed Palasz, Karen Matthews, and a cameo appearance by Taiki Fujimura. It also includes the skilled camera work of Revelstoke residents Tom Poole and Francois Desrosiers.
Using new information and graphic techniques, this Film describes the tragic avalanche that occurred at the Rogers Pass summit in March of 1910. It remains Canada’s deadliest, with 58 railway workers losing their lives. This documentary project also delves into the lives of two unlikely friends today, a downtown Vancouver businessman and a Japanese-born ski guide, brought together by their unique connections to the story and shared passion for researching the mysteries and injustices of this event. During production, the team was surprised by a 1910 victim’s great-grandson’s first-ever visit to the sites, from Tokyo.
Tickets are just $10, with all proceeds going to The Revelstoke Railway Museum and Revelstoke Museum & Archives. Many of the Film participants will be present to discuss with the audience afterwards. Arts Revelstoke – Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, November 29th, 7 pm doors. 7:30 film.
Tickets: https://share.google/vXnLDvyzIjmdWVQQA
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1059360514/202da13e7a?fl=pl&fe=vl
VIMFF: https://vimff.org/film/1910-the-uncovering/

Basics of Animal Illustration: Ages 11-14
2025-12-06 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC
Get creative with the BC SPCA!
Participants will learn the basics of drawing from real life, taking inspiration from shelter animals and BC SPCA alumni. Through this interactive workshop, they will learn about the SPCA as an organization, the basics of animal body language, and contribute to the community by highlighting adoptable animals. Facilitated by Erin Shuttleworth, a professional artist and humane educator. Participants can also bring portfolio pieces for feedback.
Date and time: December 6, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC
Ages: 11-14
Price: $37.50
Note: while participants will have the opportunity to view shelter animals, they may not be able to interact directly with them.

Kimberley Clay Collective's Winter Pottery Sale
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
The Kimberley Clay Collective will be having their Winter Pottery Sale at the gallery on Saturday, December 6, 2025 between noon and 4 pm to raise funds for the pottery studio at Centre 64.
They’ve been busy making fabulous Christmas ornaments as well as other ceramic wares. Don’t miss this chance to scoop up a little gem for a great price and support a wonderful cause at the same time!

In Recent Memory - new work from recent travels.
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
One day exhibit and sale of new pastel landscapes from travels over the last year by artist Deb Borsos of Argenta.
These images were all inspired by travels around the region, the province and the world in 2025.
Originals (framed) and prints (framed and unframed) will be available from noon to 6pm only on Saturday Dec 6 at the Langham Cultural Centre, community gallery.
Come by for a look, a chat, stories that inspired the artwork or a glass of warm spiced apple juice to keep you warm before you head out to watch Kaslo Light Up following a visit to this show.
Pieces of local artwork make excellent Christmas gifts!

Meet & Greet With Jewellery Designer Darcy Wanuk
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
Please join us on Saturday, December 6 between 1 and 4 pm for a meet & greet social with local jewellery designer Darcy Wanuk (Distinctly Silver).
If you like Darcy’s jewellery and/or you are into jewellery-making, you don’t want to miss Darcy’s short silver smithing demonstration!
Light refreshments will be served.

WATERCOLOUR HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
WATERCOLOUR HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP
Hosted by Emily DeLalonde
Looking to add a personal touch to your holiday gifting this year? Join us for our Holiday Card watercolour workshop, where you’ll learn watercolour techniques in a fun, supportive environment! In this workshop, you’ll create two unique holiday-themed cards on high-quality watercolour cardstock, envelopes included!—perfect for gifting something made with love.
Saturday, December 6th
6pm – 8pm
$45 – All Materials Provided
RVAC Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st.
Everyone is Welcome

RING WORKSHOP
2025-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
RING WORKSHOP
Hosted by Dana Colghesy
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, December 7
9am – 4pm
$190 – All Materials Provided
RVAC Jailcell Studio, 320 Wilson st.
No experience necessary
This class focuses on pure silver

ARTIST SOCIAL @ LUFT CAFE & BAR
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Luft Café and Bar, VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
Hosted by RVAC in Collaboration with theVRGE Hotel
Join us for Artist Socials ! These laid-back, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community, share ideas, and socialize. There’s no set agenda—just good vibes and great conversation. You don’t need to be a member of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to attend, so grab a friend or come ready to meet new ones.
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Lüft Café & Bar – VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
Ask the server to point you to the right group
All welcome, always
No bookings required

Revelstoke Visual Art Centre's Opening Celebration
2026-01-08 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
🎉 Opening Reception Alert! 🎉
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Opening Reception of our brand new exhibition featuring four incredible artists:
🎨 Carol Schlosar
🎨 Rachel Prins
🎨 Hunter Haig
🎨 Jacques Moeder (JAH-CKO)
📍 Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St
🗓 Thursday, January 8
🕔 Quiet Viewing | 3–5 PM 🎶 Bar & Live Music | 5–8 PM
🎟 Entry by donation | Free for Members
🍷 Drinks: $6 (Cash & Card Accepted)
👗 Semi-formal Attire Encouraged — let’s celebrate in style!
✨ Come discover thought-provoking art, connect with the artists, enjoy live music, and share a glass with your community. This is a night you won’t want to miss! ✨

Trail: Metropolitan Opera's La Bohème
2026-01-10 09:55 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
La Bohème (Puccini) – Encore
Saturday January 10 9:55am
With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Sopranos Juliana Grigoryan, Angel Blue, and Aleksandra Kurzak trade off as the feeble seamstress Mimì, opposite tenors Freddie De Tommaso, Stephen Costello, Adam Smith, and Long Long as the ardent poet Rodolfo.
The Royal Theatre in Trail broadcasts the Metropolitan Opera Encore performances from New York City in glorious HD on the big screen. Encore shows are captured during the live production and shown with us, at a later date. The Royal Theatre plays host to hundreds of people who travel from miles around to attend this wonderful and highly sought after production.
One of only a handful of theatres providing this service, and the only one in the Kootenay’s, the Royal Theatre is proud to have the MET Opera on their screen, and extend their invitation to all of you to come enjoy.

Tickets: https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=[REDACTED]

Salmo Artventure Exhibition & Competition
2026-01-10 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | 215 Davies Ave, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0, Canada
This is a family fun event where the public casts their vote for their favourite artwork.
Winners are chosen by the public. The show features painters, metal artists, wood artists, illustrators, glass artists, photographers and textile artists all vying for this years crown.
The show also features live music and an Art Basket Door Prize from the Salmo And District Arts Council.
This is a free event to attend.

Continuing Clay | 6 Week Intermediate Course
2026-01-13 18:00 - 2026-02-17 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Continuing Clay | 6 Week Intermediate Course
Hosted by Nancy Geismar
Ready to take your pottery practice further? Our Continuing Clay Workshop is perfect for students who have completed Beginner Pottery—or have instructor approval—and want to build on their skills. This class offers a mix of wheel throwing and handbuilding, giving you the freedom to explore new techniques and forms. Bring your ideas to the first class, and the instructor will tailor the lessons to your individual goals. Whether you’re refining your work on the wheel or experimenting with sculptural projects, this workshop is designed to help you grow creatively and technically.
Intermediate class, Experience necessary
Tuesday Evenings 6pm – 8:30pm
January 13 – February 17th, 2026
$280 for 6 weeks, all materials included
@ RVAC
320 Wilson st. Pottery Studio (Left side entrance)
Spaces are limited and fill quickly — don’t miss your chance to get your hands in the clay!

Revelstoke: ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Luft Café and Bar, VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
Hosted by RVAC in Collaboration with the VRGE Hotel
Join us for Artist Socials ! These laid-back, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community, share ideas, and socialize. There’s no set agenda—just good vibes and great conversation. You don’t need to be a member of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to attend, so grab a friend or come ready to meet new ones.
Thursday, January 15, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Lüft Café & Bar – VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC
Ask the server to point you to the right group
All welcome, always
No bookings required

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 (America/Vancouver) | 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 (America/Vancouver) | 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 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
