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Jake Heggie’s powerful work has its highly anticipated Met premiere in a new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of its subject with Heggie’s poignant music and a libretto by Tony and Emmy […]
2024 Men in Tubs & Women on Thrones Show at the Capitol Thre in Nelson The first “Men in Tubs & Women on Thrones Calendar” release party will be a sizzling and light-hearted annual masterpiece that brings together a diverse cast of charming men and women, all sharing one thing in common: they’re not afraid […]
A self-described storyteller, disrupter, activist, and truth seeker comes to the Nelson Public Library on Wednesday, October 25, 7pm. fanny kearse reads from her newly published book Umi’s Prayer: Poetry and Prose from a Year of Living and Loving Queer in an evening that promises to be a reflection on all the forms of love, kearse says […]
Vines Art Society Presents Visions of the Valley A Night of Storytelling, Music and Connection at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson featuring: fanny kearse Kinfolk Nation Leo D.E. Johnson and more… Tickets will be set aside for Indigenous and Black folks.
This exhibit will feature Mexican/Canadian artist, Arturo Arcos, currently living in Squamish, BC, originally from Mexico. You are invited to experience an evening that is moved by Spirit during a time when the veil thins. A story of death, life & the human experience depicted by the artist is emotionally engaging, mysterious and contemplative. Donations […]
Join award-winning authors Jane Byers, Leesa Dean and Rayya Liebich for a lively and thought-provoking evening of readings and discussion. Each author will read from a mix of published and forthcoming work. The readings will be followed by a discussion on art, poetics, and the role of the poet in today’s here and now.
Incorporating stories, crafts, and ancestral baskets entrusted to our care by Sinixt Elders, Matriarchs, and knowledge-keepers, this new exhibit represents another step towards our goal of decolonizing the Museum and supporting Sinixt cultural resurgence. Join us at the Rossland Museum on Thursday, November 16th from 5pm – 7pm for a Tobacco Offering Ceremony, a Blessing […]
The Kootenay Gallery’s Christmas at the Gallery Show opens on Friday, November 17th, and runs until December 23rd. Visitors will recognize many beloved and familiar vendors amongst the 100 artisans who will have new work to offer for those looking for just that right gift. We will also welcome a number of first-time vendors who […]
A cast of breakout artists bring to life the operatic retelling of Malcolm X’s life. Baritone Will Liverman, who triumphed in the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, sings Malcolm. Soprano Leah Hawkins plays his mother, Louise; mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis his sister Ella; bass-baritone Michael Sumuel is his brother Reginald; […]
Join West Kootenay Regional Arts Council Executive Director Kallee Lins as she shares an overview of the data compiled by Kelly Hill Strategies with Nelson City Council, along with what it means for the arts community. Attend the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in person at Nelson City Hall or […]
Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! Supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar […]
This four-seasons backyard playground produced world-class athletes, built a tourism economy, and hosts adventurers from around the world. Beyond celebration, we explore the resounding environmental impact, the elitism of mountain sports, land and resource use, and more. Elevation presents a balanced approach to mountain life. Elevation opens Friday, November 24 with a reception from 7-9 […]
