West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Crystal Journey
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-09-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

‘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.

An Ode to Song: Women Songwriters of the Kootenays Showcase
2024-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson, 701 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 1T3, Canada
Inspired by their Women Songwriters of the Kootenays Showcase at Tiny Lights Festival this summer, Alissa Arnason, Sapphire Guthrie, Tenise Marie, and Sarah Orton bring their original songs with four-part harmonies to Nelson.
An intimate evening of song and storytelling with each artist showcasing their original works with all four voices in harmony, creating a gorgeous vocal forward performance.
This event takes place in St. Saviours Pro Cathedral: 701 Ward St. Nelson, BC
Tickets are $25 and available to purchase at Eddy Music or Otter Books

Finley’s Afterwork Dance Party with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band returns to Finley’s Bar and Grill, voted best Pub in Nelson 2023, promising another night of great dance music- classics from Little Walter and Chuck Berry to Little Feat and The Beatles, plus an ever increasing collection of Kootenay themed originals. Suggested Cover $10.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-09-21 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!

Argenta Fall Faire
2024-09-21 12:00 - 22:00 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
The Argenta Fall Faire is a family friendly community celebration!

Market: noon – 5pm

Live music into the evening!

BRAVE NEW WORKS – a Theatre Cabaret
2024-09-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
Join us at A Country Road Rural Theatre Lab for BRAVE NEW WORKS, a night of theatrical excerpts, works-in-progress, experiments, and new work!
On Saturday, September 21st at 7:30PM, Writer/Creator/Performers from around the Kootenays are bringing short pieces of new work to share… who knows what we’ll see!

BRAVE NEW WORKS is just one piece of a weekend-long event for rural theatre creators.Learn more about the Rural Theatre Lab at www.ruraltheatrelab.com.
Tickets to the Cabaret are sliding scale $10-20. Come out & support Kootenay creators.

The Lab is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the RDCK.

Open Mic
2024-09-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Slocan Lake Arts Centre, 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC, V0G 1S0
Hosted by Jeff Bonner, this licensed evening of performances will be a delight and full of surprises! Come to play, or simply to enjoy the local talents.
Event takes place in our Slocan Lake Arts Center: 408 4th Street, Silverton BC
This happens every 3rd Saturday of the month!

Ballet Kelowna The Cowboy Act Suite and Other Works
2024-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
The Cowboy Act Suite and Other Works – Capitol Season
Adult $38
Senior $34.50
Under 30 $20
BC Touring Council’s Artistic Company of the Year Award
Ballet Kelowna is honoured to have received the 2024 Artistic Company of the Year award from the British Columbia Touring Council.
The nominators wrote:  ”Over the past decade, the ballet world has undergone rapid transformation led by a new generation of visionary Artistic Directors. Several regional ballet companies have evolved and earned their place among those actively commissioning some of the most innovative dance creations in Canada. Among these trailblazing companies is the winner of tonight’s award.
Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s The Cowboy Act Suite is a work that explores the dichotomy between “Cowboys and Indians.” While these caricatures have been portrayed on pages, stages, and in films, they are often penned from a colonial perspective. Fraser-Monroe’s intuitive take on the swashbuckling strut of the Cowboy informs this intellectual unpacking of a one-sided lens and flips the script to ask, what happens when an Indian directs the Cowboys through their history? The Cowboy Act Suite will be paired with two other signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s repertoire.

NERDLESQUE – ANIMATION FLIRTATION
2024-09-21 20:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

Intermediate Handbuilding: Bathroom Countertopware with Natural Impressions (Sept 15-Oct 27)
2024-09-22 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
2024-09-22 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

SINGLE MOTHERS, SPITE HOUSE, BITTER//WASHED
2024-09-22 20:30 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Single Mothers has made a compelling case for bullshit. Not bullshit as in the self-serving act of using untruths for personal gain but rather how red flags, stacked odds and strike outs can somehow inspire a collective recklessness to keep at it.
SPITE HOUSE is one of those bands born out of intuition. Vocalist Maxime Lajoie (guitar and vocals) cites the unexpected death of his mother as the spark to dig into his desire to sing for a band and ignite an old idea between former friend and schoolmate Marc Tremblay (drums). Shortly after, the two had fallen into a cohesive writing rhythm of tracks bearing influences such as Samiam, Jawbreaker and Seaweed with a modern flair. The band’s sonic trajectory was cemented with the inclusion of Nabil Ortega (bass), who also shared a mutual love for the band’s list of influences.
BITTER//WASHED is a four piece Garage Punk band built on the broken dreams of misled youth. A barrage of reckless riffs and relentless rhythm balanced on the edge of a knife. Rock n Roll at it’s primitive best!

Selkirk Pro Musica
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Selkirk College 10th St Campus – Shambhala Music & Performance Hall, 700 10 St, Nelson, V1L 3C7
Selkirk Concert Society begins its Pro-Musica 2024-25 series on Monday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 PM at Shambhala Hall 10th street campus. Presenting the Itamar Erez Quartet. Tickets available at Otter books starting Sept 9 cash only please.

Beginner Hand Building Pottery Workshop
2024-09-23 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)
2024-09-24 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)
2024-09-24 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

MAMA’S BROKE
2024-09-24 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere.
Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, celtic, balkan and doom metal, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new.

Weaving Class
2024-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 | J.B. Fletcher Store, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
Join us at the J.B. Fletcher Store Museum in Ainsworth and weave a beautiful scarf in a single day! This beginner friendly class uses compact, user-friendly rigid heddle looms. Reserve your spot as space is limited. Sept. 25 from 9-2.

Music in the Park
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Nakusp Park Gazebo, 8th Ave NW and Broadway, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-09-25 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!

Rossland Gallery Series Opening – Jaydlyn Joan
2024-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Gallery Series continues with a special showing of local artist Jaydlyn Joan’s work, “Burning the Koots!” Join us on opening night at 5:30 pm, September 26th for an address from the artist, refreshments, and time to take in the new exhibit with friends. Come check out Jaydlyn’s incredible pyrography and for those who can’t make it to the opening night, Jaydlyn’s exhibit will remain onsite from September 26th to October 10th in the Museum’s Entrance Gallery, where interested parties may also purchase the artwork. RSVP for opening night: https://rossland-museum.square.site/product/rmdc-gallery-series-opening-burning-the-koots-with-jaydlyn-joan/817

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-30 | Nelson Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, BC, BC V1L 4G3, Canada
In 2023, the STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival debuted, exploring the film industry’s “Colonial Gaze” and immersing audiences in authentic Indigenous narratives. Thomas King’s words, “The truth about stories, is that’s all we are,” underscored the festival’s emphasis on the profound impact of storytelling, particularly on youth.
The festival’s design draws inspiration from the Medicine Wheel, a symbol of cultural significance, representing life’s various facets for Indigenous communities. STOODIS aims to promote the normalization and celebration of Indigenous presence and perspectives. In the predominantly rural, settler community in which we live, the festival seeks to cultivate knowledge, support, and humanization of Indigenous people, fostering a shared understanding of past, present, and future.
In 2024, STOODIS will offer a celebration of diverse and compelling storytelling through film, live performances, and community engagement and conversations. The festival aims to showcase the work of emerging and established Indigenous artists while fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange. This year, STOODIS will spotlight global Indigenous resistance, excellence, and resurgence.
