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Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nakusp, BC

Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium 454 Ward St, Nelson

Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz at Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium on May 26 at 7 pm and get a signed copy of her new book, “Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader” (Heritage House, 2023).

Free

Book Signing: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nelson, BC

Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson

Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz at Otter Books and get a signed copy of her new book, “Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader” (Heritage House, 2023). In her memoir, Ellen reflects on the idealistic, tumultuous, and eye-opening time she spent as a back-to-the-land hippie homesteader in Kootenays in the 1970s. https://www.heritagehouse.ca/book/galena-bay-odyssey/

Free

Spring Into Song!

Gray Creek Hall 15047 Hwy 3A,, Gray Creek BC

You & yours are invited to a special community gathering, in honour of the awakening Songs of Spring! A gorgeous smorg of musical and lyrical offerings from the young and young at heart. Sounds like a sweet bouquet of song. Three musical acts, blossoming into one glorious celebration, featuring Serenades of Springtime, sure to lift your […]

The Addams Family

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Addams Family Adults $35 +fees & taxes Under 12 $30 +fees & taxes Black Productions Presents: THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Orchestrations by Larry Hochman Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Directed by Lindsay Clague Musical Direction by Malaika Horswill […]

The Addams Family

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Addams Family Adults $35 +fees & taxes Under 12 $30 +fees & taxes Black Productions Presents: THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Orchestrations by Larry Hochman Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Directed by Lindsay Clague Musical Direction by Malaika Horswill […]

Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Kaslo, BC

Kaslo & District Public Library 413 4th St, Kaslo

Laugh and reminisce about the 70s in the Kootenay region with award-winning author Ellen Schwartz. Ellen will share funny and touching stories from her new book, “Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader” (Heritage House, 2023). In her memoir, Ellen reflects on the idealistic, tumultuous, and eye-opening time she spent as a back-to-the-land hippie […]

Free

Le Grand Rendez-vous – 5 à 7

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Hosted by Johnny Poutina, the Grand Rendez-vous « Sors ta langue de ta poche » will be held on Thursday, June 1st from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Royal. On the menu: open mic, local talent, art show, drag queen, collective creation and short movie screening. This event will conclude the series of events on language (in)security […]

Free

Kootenay Co-op Radio Block Party

Lions Park 298 Richards, Nelson, BC, Canada

SAVE THE DATE! KCR BLOCK PARTY! We are thrilled to announce that the Kootenay Co-op Radio Block Party is back at Lions Park, June 3 from 3pm to 9pm! Mark your calendar! PROGRAM: Music & Dance Bella Cat and The Silly Snake Squad REVOLUTION: A Beatles Tribute DJ DIGS Hip Hop Performances by Slava Doval’s […]

Free

Faces of Pride: Pride Party

Key City Theatre 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

Faces of Pride is an Art project led by Joel Robison, showcasing some of the members of our local LGBTQ2IA+ community. You are cordially invited to attend the Pride Party, which kicks off the grand opening of the Faces of Pride gallery at Key City Theatre, on June 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Show your […]

Free

The Twin Rivers Community Choir Concert!

Brilliant Cultural Centre 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar

The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents: ‘CANTARE!’ A fun evening of themed music and song. June 9 & June 10 – 7PM Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar. $15 adults / $10 students.   Tickets at the door or in advance at: Castlegar Realty, Castlegar, Mountain High Lighting, Castlegar.

$10 – $15

40 Words for Yes

Saint Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral Intersection of Ward and Silica Streets, Nelson

The Kootenay Musical Theatre Society is excited to present Forty Words for Yes, a 40-part choral work by Nelson composer Doug Jamieson. Forty singers, recorded from around the world, including many talented local musicians, sing words that mean ‘yes’ in their mother tongues. Come to St. Saviour’s Church, June 9-11 at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets in Nelson, to […]

Free

Book Signing: Room at the Inn with Greg Nesteroff

Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson

Pick up a copy of “Room at the Inn: Historic Hotels of British Columbia’s Southern Interior”, signed by local historian and author Greg Nesteroff, who wrote the foreword. Written by the late Glen A. Mofford, “Room at the Inn” is an illustrated social history profiling 40 historic hotels spread over five regions of the southern […]