West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-09-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-09-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, Canada
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?

We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.

The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.

Dancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2024-09-11 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
$5

Drop in Art Nights | FREE
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Looking for a creative space to meet new people and make something? Have a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join us for our free drop-in art nights! These relaxed evenings are open to everyone so bring your art supplies, a drink, a snack, and come get creative! These evening are a fantastic way to make time for your art.
The gallery will have some basic supplies on hand, like scissors and brushes, however artists are expected to be self sufficient and bring their own supplies. In the past participants have worked on everything from illustrations and paintings, to fishing flies and mending projects. We welcome all forms of creative expression, just please avoid brining any projects that are overly loud or smelly.
– The second Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm
– June 13, July 11, August 8, & September 12
– The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st
– Entrance is via the undercover area on the left hand side of the building
– Please leave the space clean for the next person
– All welcome, no bookings required

Elephant Mountain Lit Fest
2024-09-12 19:30 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Elephant Mountain Lit Fest is celebrating our 13th anniversary with a weekend packed with workshops, readings, discussions, mentorship sessions, and a book fair! Through a wide spectrum of literary experiences, join us in exploring the work of talented writers who push boundaries, bend genres, and write from their hearts. This year’s festival line-up promises to inspire, challenge, and uplift. View the full festival program here: https://www.emlfestival.com/festival-2024
Featured Presenters
Shashi Bhat
Jayli Wolf
Zaynab Mohammed
Smokii Sumac
Roz Nay
Jayme Moye
Emma Noyes
Book Fair
Visit the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, September 13th from 1:30-4:30 to browse books by over 20 local writers from the Columbia Basin Region! Meet writers and get your books signed.
How to get tickets:
-You can sign up for workshops and mentorships directly on our website here: https://www.emlfestival.com/festival-2024
-Single evening event tickets are booked through the Capitol Theatre’s website or the box office: https://capitoltheatre.ca
-Gold Passes must be booked in person, by phone, or by email through the Capitol Theatre.

Justin Martin Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-09-13 22:00 - 2024-09-14 22:00 | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
The one and only Justin Martin is doing a rare Kootenay clubshow appearance at Bloom Nightclub for an intimate night of the best house music on planet earth. Pagoda’s resident DJ Justin Martin rarely does small cap clubs on tour so don’t miss your chance to see him in a tight setting like Shambhala’s own Bloom Nightclub. Get your tickets asap as this show is sure to sell out. Direct support from Double Trouble and opening set from Logan Hart.
Set times
Logan Hart 10-11
Double Trouble 11-12
Justin Martin 12-2

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!
From iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Arts & Culture Festival
2024-09-14 12:00 - 2024-09-15 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join us on the Rossland Museum lawn for live music and fun for the whole family at our annual Arts & Culture Festival, September 14th and 15th from 12 to 4 pm all weekend. In partnership with the Rossland IncrEdible Market, we’ll be featuring Kootenay artisans, vendors, and food trucks! Not to mention: art workshops, a bouncy castle, lawn games, scavenger hunt, and crafts to make this the perfect event to enjoy on a September afternoon.
Sign up for a ceramics workshop with Lana Jamieson at 1pm on Saturday – we’ll be making porcelain ghost-shaped candle holders! At 1pm Sunday, Erin Shuttleworth of VISAC Gallery will be offering a styrofoam plate printing workshop! These workshops are free, but space is limited, so please register in advance! Make this your weekend’s main event, or stop by to enjoy our food, music, and artisans before an exciting evening at Between the Peaks music festival.
This Festival is an opportunity for our region’s local visual and performing artists to showcase their talents to the public as we celebrate the spectacular culture in our area with live music, artist demos, artisan booths, and more. Entry is free, but donations are always appreciated!
This event is supported in part by Tourism Rossland, Columbia Power, the Columbia Basin Trust, the Nelson & District Credit Union, Teck Trail Operations, the Province of BC, and the Government of Canada.

The Last Arcade
2024-09-14 18:00 - 23:30 | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Presented by Club 86ed with support from the Moonflower Collective arts grant The Last Arcade at Oxygen Art Centre is a celebration of 1990’s and early 2000’s video games and dance music. Compete for a $50 cash prize in our NES Tetris tournament, relive console and arcade greatness, channel surf our custom cable system, or just bask in the CRT glow while the beats bump. All ages, abilities and skill levels welcome.
tpwtr is a local glunk (glitchy lofi funk) artist who is very excited to share some new music featuring a famous hedgehog.

Harrop Harvest Festival
2024-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Harrop Hall, 6066 McConnell Rd, Nelson, BC, V1L 6P7, Canada
Harrop Hall will be hosting our annual Harvest Festival to celebrate the farmers and artisans in our neck of the woods! Come join us for some country fun, excellent home-made soups and bread, a bbq, and raffles including guessing the weight of the pumpkin. Live music makes this event something special! See you there.

Intermediate Handbuilding: Bathroom Countertopware with Natural Impressions (Sept 15-Oct 27)
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Incorporate natural elements such as flowers and grasses to create a set of bathroom countertopware. Participants must have previously taken a hand building class or be a Trail Pottery Studio member.
Participants Will Create:
1 Toothbrush Jar, 1 small water cup, Soap Dish with Feet, Bathroom Jar with Lid, Soap Pump Bottle, Watch and Ring Tray

About Lana Jamieson of Black Earth Ceramics:
Lana is the potter behind Black Earth Ceramics. She has a BFA from Concordia University where she majored in Studio Arts with a Concentration in Ceramic Sculpture. While in Montreal, Lana fell in love with pottery, while studying privately with Iranian master potter Mahmoud Baghaeian. She has a studio in her home in Rossland where she creates pottery which she sells in several shops. Lana has taught several ceramics workshops in schools, at peoples homes, and at the Rossland Museum. Lana also has a Bachelor of Education with a focus on teaching fine arts and currently works as a teacher for SD 20.

Workshop Fees:
$270 for VISAC members (or $300 for non-members)
Supplies:
$20 for clay, to be paid in cash or by e-transfer on the first day of class.

Workshop Dates:
Sunday afternoons
September 15 – October 27, 2024
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Minimum 4 students, with a maximum of 8.
Youth ages 16-18 are welcome to participate, with parental consent.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/intermediate-handbuilding-bathroom-countertopware-with-natural-impressions-sept-15-oct-27

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-09-15 16:00 - 19:00 | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7

Beginner Hand Building Pottery Workshop
2024-09-16 10:00 - 13:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Hand Building:
There are three main techniques: pinch, coil and slab, all for a variety of projects and designs. This method of making is the most beginner-friendly, as it doesn’t require the use of a pottery wheel. It’s also incredibly satisfying to add texture and unique effects on hand built pieces, making use of stamps and sprigs.

Past projects include:
Stamps, mugs, bowls, plates and ornaments.

About Theresa LeRose of Makes Me Smile:
I love the endless possibilities of using clay to create functional art. It is a way to combine my interest in printing, painting, drawing, and stained glass work in a new and tactile medium.

Workshop Fees:
$220 for VISAC members (or $250 for non-members)
Supply Fees:
$18 for clay, to be paid by cash or e-transfer on the first day of class

Workshop Dates:
Monday mornings
September 9 – October 7, 2024 (No class on September 30th)
11:00am-1:30pm

Minimum 4 students, with a maximum of 8.
Youth ages 16-18 are welcome to participate, with parental consent.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-09-17 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

Elk Valley Pride Festival
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-22 | Fernie, Fernie, BC
A rainbow celebreation of Pride in the mountains! This 5-day festival features Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Drag Brunch, Storytine, Rainbow Reads, Rainbow Reels, and so much more!

AUTHORS READING IN SLOCAN, BC, SEPT. 18, ON FINDING HOME
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Slocan City, Slocan, British Columbia, Canada
West Kootenay authors Ross Klatte and Tom Wayman read in Slocan B.C. on Sept. 18 from their new books–a novel and memoir respectively–about finding home in the region. The free reading (by donation) will be at the Slocan Legion, 502 Harold St., at 7 pm.

Crystal Journey In Nelson, BC. Tagum Hall
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Thursday, September 19thTaghum Hall5915 Taghum Hall RdNelson, BC7:00-9:00pm$25/PersonTickets Available @
https://www.taghumhall.ca/event-details/crystal-journey-with-david-hickey
And At The Door

Bring Yoga Mat Or Blanket To Lie On

What You Can Expect From Crystal Journey:
The show will take place in two 40 to 50 minute sets. David’s usual set up includes 6 Quartz Crystal Bowls, 8 Paiste Planet Gongs, 2 Persian Santoors & Harmonica.

Crystal Journey
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
David Hickey’s Crystal Journey is set to wrap Taghum Hall in sonic soundscapes on Thursday, September 19 at 7pm, with paiste planet and symphonic gongs, Persian santoors, harmonica, and quartz crystal bowls. Crystal Journey has been touring Canada and the US for 22 years and has performed over 1700 shows. For the full effect, bring a yoga mat to stretch out on! Tickets available online or at the door.

HYAENAS + PARLOUR PANTHER
2024-09-19 20:30 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Rural Theatre & Performance Lab
2024-09-20 | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
A Country Road Rural Theatre Lab is an artist-focused series of workshops, discussions, performances and community networking events for local theatre and performance artists. It will be hosted at the Vallican Whole Community Centre from September 20th to 22nd.
The event will feature workshops in dramaturgy, acting, vocals, viewpoints, improv, clowning, and devising, as well as a roundtable discussion on local rural production and the New Works Cabaret, a showcase of short new theatre pieces by local artists.
Registration is by sliding scale, and open to artists at any stage of their craft. To learn more or to register, visit www.ruraltheatrelab.com.
Financial support for this project generously provided by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the Columbia Basin Trust.

‘Witness Blanket’ closing ceremony
2024-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Witness Blanket closes this Friday, September 20 at the Nelson Museum. This FREE event is open to the public, and will feature a screening of the 8-minute version of the documentary, as well as jingle dancers and speakers. The event starts at 6 pm and seating will be limited.
