West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Tea & Textiles
2024-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Royal BC Museum Community Conversations at the Rossland Museum
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
The Royal BC Museum and the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre officially invite the community to join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30 pm up at the Museum. Community conversations are an opportunity to gather with your community for a focused conversation on how a reimagined Royal BC Museum could better serve and represent people living throughout BC.
Touching on topics including the Format and Location of the new RBCM site, Indigenous Reconciliation and UNDRIP Implementation, Diversity and Representation, and Inclusion and Accessibility. This is also an opportunity for a sneak peek at Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s own renewal plans.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come play a role in shaping how our heritage is communicated locally and across the province! Connect with Skylar at community@rosslandmuseum.ca for any questions or further information.
RSVP for this free event here: https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/community-conversation-rossland

PRODUCER JAM NIGHT (NELSON) | A night of collaboration
2024-03-06 18:00 - 21:30 | Jam Factory Co-working Space, 303 Vernon St., Nelson, V1L4E3, Canada
Finally! A night for Producers, Beatmakers, and Electronic Music Composers to jam for fun!
WHAT IS IT? It’s a night of collaboration games for Producers, Beat-Makers, and Electronic Music Composers, of all genres, DAWs, and skill levels.
Join us for a fun music collaboration event tailored for electronic music composers and producers. Bring your Headphones and laptop with your preferred DAW or hardware such as MPC, Maschine, Push3, or others.
The event is on March 6th from 6-9:30 pm at “The Jam Factory”, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3. This inaugural event kicks off a series of monthly jams, each featuring a unique collaboration “game” or “style”. Here’s how it works:
Seed Creation: We’ll provide a “Seed” – a sample, stems, or a found sound (like popcorn popping).
Production Phase: Spend the first hour creating elements (drums, bass, synths, chops, etc.) inspired by or derived from the Seed.
Stem Sharing: Export your audio stems and upload them to a shared Dropbox or USB.
Collaboration Phase: In the remaining hour, combine uploaded elements from other participants as you see fit.
Show and Tell: Conclude with a showcase and Q&A session.
This collaborative approach, dubbed “Co-Independent Collaboration”, aims to foster community networking, enhance creative decision-making skills, boost confidence, and inspire both new and seasoned electronic composers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun, learn, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts!
RECAP:
-Date: March 6th
-Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
-Location: The Jam Factory, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3
-Cost: $5 participation fee (to cover space rental)
What to Bring:
-Laptop with preferred DAW
-Hardware if you prefer (e.g., MPC, Maschine, Push3)
-Headphones
QUESTIONS?
Text or call: 1 250 505 7725
SEE YOU THERE!
Oh! and don’t forget to bring a friend!

James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe at The Langham
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
The Langham is excited to present 2024 Juno Nominee James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe on Mrach 6th in the Langham Theatre for one night only!
A chance-meeting at a folk festival almost thirty years ago has led to a musical collaboration between two singer-songwriters, James Keelaghan from Canada and Jez Lowe from England, that has seen them play to audiences around the globe, from North America to Australia and to Europe, and which continues to this day.
Every couple of years they each take a break from their busy solo careers to share stages and songs and inspire each other with their voices, their wit and a friendship that lights up each performance. The pair share an Irish heritage that certainly informs their writing and brings with it an enthusiasm for boundary-breaking and story-telling in song that is both infectious and enthralling, timeless and contemporary, unpredictable and yet focused. In other words, they surely and inevitably bring the best out of each other.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-03-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-13 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!

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-03-07 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

Julie Kim Live – 19+ Comedy Show
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:15 | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
Trail & District Arts Council presents the hilarious comedian and writer Julie Kim, with opening act comedian Kate Belton, on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Getting an early jump on Women’s Day, Julie Kim performs her topical and very women centred comedy that’s one for you, your mom, your sister, your friends – anyone who loves a good laugh.
Opening for Julie is Kate Belton, who has performed in Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs from Vancouver to Toronto and shared the stage with Canadian Comedy legends Jon Dore, Nikki Payne and Sean Cullen at various comedy festivals.

HALELUYA HAILU w/ ANNA & OONA
2024-03-07 20:30 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Sat, Mar 23 at The Royal in Nelson
8:30 p.m. PST

Langham Gallery Opening Night
2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Save The Date!! Friday March 8th from 7-9 pm. Join us for the opening night of 2 exhibitions at the Langham.
Monstro, Monstrare by Calgary based ceramic artist Yvonne Kustec.
Here’s to You, Fair Lady, guest curated by Kootenay Lake Archives, Elizabeth Scarlett, and Maggie Tchir celebrating the Langham Cultural Society’s 50th Anniversary. So come out and enjoy an evening of celebrating art and history at the Langham.

Julie Kim Live
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Montreal, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and will be making her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters. Julie’s online videos have amassed nearly 50 million views.
Julie is also a writer and producer. Julie received three nominations for writing and producing by the Canadian Academy in 2023.Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media. Julie will return in this capacity as Simu hosts the 2023 Juno Awards.
With Opening Act: Kate Belton
And Local Opener: Michelle Hart
Show length: 1 hour 45 minutes with Intermission

SHE RHYTHMES & RIDES
2024-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Presented by The West Kootenay Francophone Association, at the Royal in Nelson on Friday March 8th @ 8PM
An International Women’s Day Celebration with performances by
BELLA CAT
CAT BIRD
OONA & ANNA
LEXA VOLT & IVY QUINN
DJ MP & DJ MADBEATS
with a Retro Sports Outfit Contest!

Met Opera: La Forza Del Destino
2024-03-09 09:00 - 13:30 | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years, setting the scene in a contemporary America. The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Preziosilla, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-03-09 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!

Franc Ouest Podcast @ Rossland Beer Company
2024-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Rossland Beer Co, 1990F Columbia Ave, Rossland, BC, V0G1Y0, Canada
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day and the big unveiling of our video podcast series about women of the outdoors. Screening of the “Franc Ouest Nature + Elles” short film, followed by a Q&A period with production team and participants.

The Wilds
2024-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
When Wendell discovers that both his wife and their beloved tree have vanished from the backyard, he must venture into The Wilds and face its mysteries to bring them home. Charming and profoundly moving, this wordless award-winning show features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks along with captivating puppetry and moves its audiences to both laughter and tears. Pixar meets Miyazaki meets Henson in this extraordinary adventure.

FEARBIRDS, ADITS, SHOTGUN DIVINE
2024-03-09 20:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Museum Mash!
2024-03-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Museum Mash returns this spring with another round of singalongs, performances, cardboard box forts, and sock puppet shows, designed with kids in mind and for the whole family to enjoy at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery. Museum Mash provides the space for kids to be kids and shows them that museums and galleries aren’t devoid of movement and sound but are in fact exceptional places of learning and fun. This event is FREE and open the public of all ages.

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-03-10 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

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.

Kootenay Entrepreneurs Group (KEG)
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4
Are you starting your own business in the Kootenays?
Join other folks just like you who are navigating the path from passion to profit!
This group will give you a chance to network and skill share with other growth-minded people working on their own business!
Join us at Torchlight on the 2nd Tuesday at 5:30pm starting on March 12th!

Seniors’ Workshop Series at the Rossland Museum: Book Repair Basics
2024-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Calling all bibliophiles! Our next Senior Workshop is all about basic book repairs.
Join our Collections Manager in this hands-on repair workshop to learn what you can do to preserve your favourite books and repair them if needed.

Following this 2-hour workshop, you’ll take home the skills and supplies to do basic repairs and stabilization techniques to better take care of your literary collection. We’ll also be covering some of the common issues with books and what you can do to prevent them.
Have a book or two in your collection that needs some minor repairs? Fantastic! Bring it with you and do the repairs with the support and guidance of our staff. If you don’t have any books that need repairs, you can practice with some of ours!
Wednesday, March 13th from 1 pm to 3 pm
Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre – 1100 HWY 3B (Junction of HWY 22 and 3B)
Entry by donation – coffee/tea & treats will be provided.
This series is supported in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-03-13 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.
When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2024-03-13 18:30 - 22:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Open Mic night at The Royal, in Nelson, on Wednesdasy March 13th @6:30
Hosted by lil’ Mikey, its an open mic Comedy night!
To sign up come early or message kootenaycomedy on instagram!
FREE

Momentum of Isolation
2024-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
In a lively, moving and highly topical piece, Shay Kuebler and his seven dancers tackle the growing phenomenon of loneliness and remind us how much we need each other.
A brilliant jack-of-all-trades who is proficient in multiple disciplines (dance, theatre, martial arts, urban dance, new technologies), Shay Kuebler has been making waves on the Vancouver scene for the past 15 years with his physical and inventive dance supported by rigorous technique. It was in 2018, when he learned that the UK had created a Ministry of Loneliness to combat a social trend as unhealthy as alcohol and cigarettes, that Kuebler became interested in the subject, which is even more relevant today. Exacerbated by the pandemic, this surge of isolation and loneliness is growing. MOI – Momentum of Isolation explores this reality, which goes hand in hand with our digital addiction, juxtaposing solos and ensemble pieces, one man interacting with objects and the group, the younger generation and the next. Are we really so sure that “everything will be all right”?
Show Length: 65 mins. No Intermission
All ages.
Some Strobe lights

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
2024-03-14 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

G-Rated
2024-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join us for this hour long musical full of wit & wisdom tackling the awkward topic of sex!
Written by Nadine Tremblay & Almeda Glenn Miller specifically for 10-13 year olds and their significant adults, this show is ideal for anyone who is curious about how to talk to kids about puberty. Tremblay, a classically trained singer and seasoned performer, is joined onstage by fellow puppeteer and youth advocate Phil Loosley.
Debut performances of this show were recently well received in both Nelson & Trail and we’re excited to be bringing G-Rated to The Langham Cultural Centre on March 14th @ 7 pm
Tickets are only $10 and available at Sunnyside, Willow & at the door.

Queen City Burlesque Expo
2024-03-14 19:30 - 2024-03-17 22:00 | Nelson, Nelson
A Sensational Vaudeville Affair is moving from September to March!
Join us as the seasons turn for a spectacular showcase featuring unique acts, fresh faces, and polished professionals.

Queen City Burlesque Expo
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-16 | The Royal and The Capitol Theatre, 330 Baker St. / 421 Victoria St., Nelson
A Sensational Vaudeville Affair, Presenting phenomenal world class burlesque entertainment.

Weaving together people and place – creating a climate of regeneration, March 15 at noon on Zoom.
2024-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
For our next noon hour webinar, West Kootenay Climate Hub looks forward to exploring the concept of bioregionalism within our own community, including examples of on the ground regenerative projects and how we can deepen ecological connections. Jan Inglis will lead us through what is meant by bioregionalism and why it is important to re-orient ourselves to living within ancient boundaries of watersheds and our bioregional commons instead of just orienting ourselves to recent political and civic boundaries.
