West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

DIY Valentines Cardmaking
2024-02-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is hosting a free workshop with local papercraft artist, Jenine Lillian, who will teach you fun and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind artwork to share with your favourite people. Give them out to your barista that always remembers your name, that cashier who always says hi, the trash collectors that brave the elements, your new neighbours and more!
Skills required are suitable for ages 10 and up. Younger participants may need assistance from parents or guardians.

Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival
2024-02-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lakeside Park, Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
This year the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival will start with a community lantern parade on Baker Street. Bring a lantern and gather at Hall Street Plaza at 6pm on Friday, February 9th and join with Moving Mosaic Samba Band, the dragon puppet, and other performers for a fun and beautiful procession down Baker Street. On Saturday, February 10th the festival continues with an outdoor gallery at Lakeside Park from 5:00-7:00 pm. Come and enjoy the lantern installations and ambient performances at this beloved community festival. This year’s theme is Deep Sea Dreamscape!

Valentines Kootenay Artisan Fair
2024-02-10 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, British Columbia, BC V1L 6G3, Canada
Find 60 + Handmade vendors at the Prestige Lakeside in Nelson.
$2 at the door
12 and under free.
For our full line up vendors visit us at www.kootenayartisanfair.com

Kootenay Artisan Fair Valentine Event
2024-02-10 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, British Columbia, BC V1L 6G3, Canada
Over 60 Handmade local vendors at the Prestige in Nelson. Entrance is $2 at the door 12 and under are free. Every thing you need for your sweetheart this Valentine’s. Open Saturday Feb 10th from 10 – 6.

Kootenay Burlesque Marathong @ The Royal
2024-02-10 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Vesper Valentine presents the 4th annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong on Saturday, Feb 10th at the Royal. Come cheer on all your favourite performers as they pop their pasties, twirl their tassels, dance in drag and sing in sync in a show that is designed to film each performers BEST act in front of a live audience. Come experience an evening of exciting and enticing entertainment that you won’t soon forget!

Kootenay Burlesque Marathong
2024-02-10 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Get ready for the 5th annual Kootenay Burlesque Marathong happening Saturday, February 10th The Royal – Nelson . Come cheer on all your favorite performers as they twirl their tassels,dance in Drag and sing in sync at a show that is designed to capture their BEST ACTS on video for festival submissions!

Tickets $25 in advance $30 at the door

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Duo Concertante
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
On Valentine’s Day, partners in life and music, Duo Concertante will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Violinist
From Newfoundland, Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built a musical legacy in Canada. They will delight audiences with an evening of music for violin and piano.

Creston Concert Society presents Piano Heist!
2024-02-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kootenay River Auditorium, Creston
Lifelong friends, and colleagues, Nico Rhodes, Patrick Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters, and performers of the past 400 years, and the technology of the 21st century – their vitual orchestra (Dougie), Nico and Patrick deliver everything from classical piano raptures to bombastic boogie woogie, from romantic piano ballads to 80’s keyboard synth battles in their show Piano Heist! What ensues is a mishmash of theatrical wonder, comedy, audience participation, heartfelt stories, a pinch of history, and a world of musical madness. Advance tickets currently available at crestonauditorium.tickit.ca for $30 adult, $15 youth, and Fly in the Fibre and Kingfisher Books two weeks prior to performance. $35 adult and $15 youth at the door.

Pollination Pathways Speaker Series
2024-02-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum and the Kootenay Native Plant Society are presenting Pollination Pathways, a speaker series that takes a look at how to support resilient ecosystems in the Kootenays, and the research that is driving the recovery of plant-pollination networks.

February 15 topics:
– Blossoms and Butterflies in BC Parks
– Milkweed and Monarchs in the West Kootenay

Stay and explore the Elevation exhibition, which includes additional research from KNPS, as well as specimens, stories, artifacts, maps, and incredible art pieces that speak to the peaks and valleys of life in a mountain town.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

Creative Collab Canvas: Discover Your Artistic Spirit
2024-02-17 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Artist Michele Doucette invites the community to discover their creativity during FLANNEL FEST and the Family Day weekend. Join us at Art Gallery Kimberley on Saturday, February 17th, for an exciting community paint project. Participants will have the opportunity to work with paint markers and contribute to the creation of a collaborative canvas, which will be featured in Michele’s upcoming solo exhibition at the gallery in the summer. It’s a chance to leave your mark on a collective masterpiece.Whether you’re an experienced artist or just enjoy looking at art, this event promises fun and inspiration for all. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of creativity.

Hot Chocolate Mugs: Supporting Local Artisans and a Worthy Cause
2024-02-17 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Indulge in the ultimate winter treat while supporting a charitable cause! Art Gallery Kimberley is delighted to partner with Centre 64 Ceramics and Grow – Cake & Chocolate to offer handmade ceramic mugs filled with delicious hot chocolate. These handmade mugs, crafted by the potters at Centre 64, will be available for purchase at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue in Kimberley, BC.Proceeds from the mug sales will directly benefit Centre 64’s ceramic studio, assisting in acquiring new equipment vital for its operations. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a cosy beverage while making a meaningful contribution to the local arts community.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-02-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Winterfest 2024
2024-02-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Valemount
Valemount Winterfest 2024
-DJ, live music and light show
-Ice carver and sculpture
-Warming stations and food vendors

BC Family Day at the Museum
2024-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Get ready for BC Family Day – we’re gearing up for an incredible celebration at the Museum on Sunday, February 18th, from 10 am to 4 pm with a snow-filled family day extravaganza! Explore our snow maze, race down our tobogganing hill, unleash your creativity with snow painting, and build the perfect snowman. Try out our family-friendly crafts and warm up by the campfire as we treat you to delicious maple taffy, hot chocolate, and hot apple cider. To top it all off, snuggle down for a family-friendly film screening in the Cominco theatre. Entry by Donation.

Heritage Week at the Rossland Museum
2024-02-20 10:00 - 2024-02-25 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’ll be celebrating BC Heritage Week with entry by donation – from Tuesday to Sunday, February 20 to 25th. This year’s theme is “Layer By Layer” – and boy, do we have layers to showcase with Red Mountain in our mining and skiing history exhibits – including our newly launched Digital Museums Canada virtual exhibit Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland.
Drop by the Museum to check out our exhibits or explore them from home at www.rosslandmuseum.ca.

Indigenous Reads Book Club
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Embark on a learning journey with us! We will be reading books exploring the truth of Indigenous history and stories. Come to one or come to all and learn the richness of Indigenous culture. New learners welcome at The Nelson Public Library
MMIWG2S (Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit) – Surviving the City by Tasha Spillet – January 24
Residential Schools – Five Little Indians by Michelle Good – February 21
Indigenous History – This Place: 150 Years Retold – March 20
Indigiqueer – Johnny Appleseed by joshua whitehead – April 17
Indigenous Humour – Prairie Chicken Dance Tour by Dawn Dumont – May 22

Nelson & District Arts Council AGM
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Our AGM is coming up!

Join us on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:00pm for NDAC’s annual general meeting, where we will look back at the fantastic programs and accomplishments from this year. Featuring performances and presentations by Sarah Orton, Quinn Barron, Greg Marrast, Megan Hyslop, Rob Fahie and the NDAC board of directors.

Location: Nelson Museum, Archive, and Gallery’s Cold War Bunker (enter between 502 and 514 Vernon Street, not at the main museum entrance)

Membership: We are in the process of switching to a new membership payment system. Memberships purchased before February 2023 will not be automatically renewed during this changeover period. You can renew your membership online and etransfer payment to info@ndac.ca .

Unsure of the status of your membership? Email info@ndac.ca

Renew your membership online here : https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc4nE6Aht38CS…/viewform

More info: https://www.ndac.ca/agm/

Artist Talk with Naomi Bourque
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Using traditional techniques for gathering, tanning, embroidering, and embellishment, Nelson-based textile artist Naomi Bourque has reimagined the intersection of function and beauty in her latest project, ‘Medicine Harvest’ – a series of ten ponchos constructed with natural materials, including deer hide, antler, birch bark, and plant dyes.

Three of the ponchos in the series will be on display during an artist talk at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery on Friday, February 23 at 7pm. Naomi will discuss her approach to her practice, ‘Medicine Harvest’, and the Indigenous Fashion Arts Biennial – the prestigious fashion event held in Toronto this spring. The ponchos are being created as part of an artist residency at Selkirk College; Bourque is a graduate of the Kootenay School of the Arts Jewelry and Small Object Design program (2013), the Sculptural Metal program (2015), and the Textiles program (2023).

The artist talk is free and open to the public, no registration is required. For more information about the exhibition and events at the Museum, visit nelsonmuseum.ca

The Cherry Orchard – Freezing Point Play Reading Series
2024-02-23 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series

The Cherry Orchard
By Anton Chekov
Directed by Lindsay Clague
Cast TBA soon

Friday, February 23rd, 2024
7:30pm
Nelson United Church
10$ donation at the door

What exactly is a play reading?

A play reading is the most basic version of a play. Actors deliver their lines directly from the script with minimal direction and movement, but in character and with gusto. There are no technical elements such as props, costumes or lighting, but someone reads the stage directions aloud to give the audience the context for each scene.

(from What’s a Play Reading and Why is it Cool? By Andrew Kleindon)

OKAN
2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Golden Civic Centre, 806 10th Avenue S, Golden, BC
Toronto-based OKAN is a woman-led Afro-Cuban ensemble that beautifully integrates jazz, Latin, and folk rhythms. Their roots are deep, yet the music they make is contemporary, exciting, and sophisticated. This is a must-see performance.

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 (America/Vancouver) | 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
