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March Speaker Series: Growing Up In Remarkable Times in Rossland with Lou Corrado & Kim Deane

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Lou Corrado grew up in Rossland in the later years of the Great Depression and Kim Deane following the Second World War. Having lived here for so long and through such extraordinary times, both have seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. These two long-time Rosslanders will take us on a fascinating […]

Free

Dance on Film

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

Join the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, Castlegar Arts Council and Capitol Theatre for two special evenings of dance on film originally curated by the dance: made in/fait au canada festival 2023 (d:mic). This unique series of films highlights the powerful combination of creative filmmaking, vibrant landscapes and thoughtful choreography. Exploring physical and emotional landscapes, […]

$15

LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASE

Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay

A Family Friendly Afternoon Concert + Dance Party You might be asking… what is “Live Electronic Music”? Well, simply put, it is electronic music that is performed live. In other words, the performers are not DJing; rather, they utilize a variety of electronic instruments (e.g. synthesizers, sequencers, computers, electronic violins, vocal processors, theremins, loopers, etc.) […]

$10 – $30

Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, Canada

Did you miss last November’s speaker series about the Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol? You’re in luck! Gord Lepage is returning to the Museum for another round of storytelling about his decades of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director up at Red Mountain. Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3rd for some […]

Free

“Vessels for Spheres” by Rob Toller

Art Gallery Kimberley at "The Laundromat" 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

THE ART OF HONOURING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE “Vessels for Spheres” Using found objects, mostly natural forms discovered during his wanderings, Kimberley-based sculptor extraordinaire Rob Toller has created a collection of small sculptures that honour the exquisite beauty of nature. Rob is excited to announce his upcoming solo art exhibit "Vessels for Spheres”, open to […]

Faceless Dolls workshop series

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The Faceless Dolls campaign, created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, was launched in March 2012 to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and of the impact this tragedy has on communities across Canada. The project builds on the work of Gloria Larocque’s ‘Aboriginal Angel Doll Project.’ Join Nelson Museum […]

Free

‘PULP’ exhibition opening

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

PULP is the latest iteration in a series of medium-centric group exhibitions, focused on a common theme – in this case, paper – that highlights each artist’s interpretation of the medium. PULP opens Friday, April 5 at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, and runs through July 27. In the hands of artists from across […]

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Zaynab Mohammed – New Echoes in the Staircase mural launch

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Zaynab Mohammed will be joined by Lesley Garlow, Rayya Liebech, and Tenise Marie at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery to bring the ‘Olive Tree Womxn’ mural to life with poetic verse and music. the mural is the fourth instalment of the New Echoes in the Staircase residency project at the Nelson Museum. This even […]

Free

Black Bear Review magazine launch

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Selkirk College Creative Writing and Digital Arts students are launching issue no. 15 of the Black Bear Review print edition, a collection of original artwork and writing from current students. Light refreshments will be served, and admission is by donation. This event is presented in partnership with Selkirk College.

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Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication Year End Show

Mary Hall – Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus 820 Tenth Street, Nelson, Canada

Join us at the Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication & Design Year End Show 2024, where students embody the spirit of creativity and innovation, shaping the future of tomorrow’s world. Explore new works in graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, web design, 3D design, product design, prototyping, fabrication and more! Friday April 12 – 6pm-9pm Saturday […]

Author Talk

Kaslo & District Public Library 413 4th St, Kaslo

Join us at the library with local author Ellen Burt talking about her new book “An Impossible Fidelity: My Quaker Childhood” Friday April 12th at 7:00 pm Ellen Burt is a Kootenay author and a spoken word artist active in the writing community. She received an award for creative non-fiction from the Kootenay Literary Awards. […]

Author Reading Series: Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird

Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Author Reading Series: April 2024 Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST (Zoom) Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird + introducing Morrigan Bonegardener Free! Register to attend (Zoom)   Oxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the first event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Alicia Elliott and Brandi Bird, and emerging writer Morrigan Bonegardener at an online reading event […]

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