Studio Connexion Winter Group Show
2023-11-22 - 2024-01-20 | Studio Connexion, 203 Fifth Ave. NW, Nakusp, BC, Canada
The Winter Group Show is under way at Studio Connexion Art Gallery! VISIT – VIEW – ENJOY…perhaps FALL IN LOVE with the artworks by our talented artists.

Castlegar Community Drum Circle
2023-11-23 07:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre, 2101 6 Ave, Castlegar, British Coumbia, V1N 3B2, Canada
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 & District Community Complex.
No drumming experience is needed and all the instruments are provided.
Professionally facilitated, participants will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques from all around the world. You’ll experience a fun and inclusive drumming workshop, but that’s only the beginning!
Here are a number of reasons why this event is for you:

Group drumming releases stress and negative emotions
You’re pulled into the present moment
It induces deep relaxation
It provides a sense of empowerment
It can reduce chronic pain & boost the immune system
Your body and mind align with the natural world
You’re offered a non-verbal communicative tool
It allows for personal transformation
Oh, and it’s a whole lot of fun!

Discounts are offered when you buy three or more tickets!
Instruments are provided but feel free to bring your own.

A little about Rhythm By Nature and your facilitator, Patrick Carrick:
Patrick is a certified ‘Circles of Rhythm’ master facilitator, professional percussionist, and music educator. Patrick has a passion for bringing people together through the power of rhythm and has worked within a wide variety of musical genres and ensembles.
Patrick founded Rhythm by Nature in 2016 and it has since become a popular mainstay in BC’s Columbia Valley region, offering a variety of programs and events that promote community connection, wellness, social development, and creativity.
Patrick’s affection for music and drumming has taken him all around the world, finally growing roots in the Kootenays. After completing three levels of facilitation training with the nationally acclaimed ‘Circles Of Rhythm’ & internationally recognized Rhythm2Recovery, Patrick has been hosting community drumming events in the communities of Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs, Edgewater, Canal Flats, Kimberley, Golden and beyond. Rhythm by Nature has earned a reputation for its positive community impact and inclusive approach to group drumming.
Thanks to the support of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm By Nature is touring the entire Columbia Basin throughout the Fall with the intention of demonstrating the many benefits that come from the Integrative Community Drum Circle.
An Important Distinction:
Rhythm By Nature follows the ‘Integrative Community Drum Circle (ICDC)’ methodology. This means that our drumming is not based on any ethnospecific traditions, cultures, or rhythms. The ICDC employs a multicultural approach so that the experience is accessible to everyone. It’s about celebrating our diversity, creativity, and playfulness. Our drums are from all around the world but do not hold any limiting cultural or ceremonial significance. Our instruments are of premium quality and are made from 100% recycled wood fiber.
Families are most welcome. We find that very young children have trouble holding attention for the whole session and we kindly ask that children of all ages are responsibly supervised, for the enjoyment of all : )

Santa’s Elves
2023-11-24 15:30 - 18:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Kids 7 – 12 get crafty in this workshop called Santa’s Elves. Cards, ornaments, and gifts are on the menu—as well as dinner!—all for a $40 registration fee (registration is required)

Nelson Studio 88 Artisan Market
2023-11-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Studio 88, 402 Victoria St., Nelson, BC, V1L 4K5, Canada
Come check out our new monthly artisan market!
On Friday, November 24th, from 4 – 8 pm, head over to Nelson Studio 88 and cross some of those names off your Christmas list.
Explore local artist and makers booths brimming with handmade treasures. Bring along your friends and family along to share in the excitement. You may even hear a pretty tune or two that puts you right into that holiday spirit.
See you there!

Nelson Community Drum Circle
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC, V1L 6H7, Canada
Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you!
Welcome to the Nelson 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 at the North Shore Hall, Nelson.
No drumming experience is needed and all the instruments are provided.
Professionally facilitated, participants will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques from all around the world. You’ll experience a fun and inclusive drumming workshop, but that’s only the beginning!
Here are a number of reasons why this event is for you:

Group drumming releases stress and negative emotions
You’re pulled into the present moment
It induces deep relaxation
It provides a sense of empowerment
It can reduce chronic pain & boost the immune system
Your body and mind align with the natural world
You’re offered a non-verbal communicative tool
It allows for personal transformation
Oh, and it’s a whole lot of fun!

Discounts are offered when you buy three or more tickets!
Instruments are provided but feel free to bring your own.

A little about Rhythm By Nature and your facilitator, Patrick Carrick:
Patrick is a certified ‘Circles of Rhythm’ master facilitator, professional percussionist, and music educator. Patrick has a passion for bringing people together through the power of rhythm and has worked within a wide variety of musical genres and ensembles.
Patrick founded Rhythm by Nature in 2016 and it has since become a popular mainstay in BC’s Columbia Valley region, offering a variety of programs and events that promote community connection, wellness, social development, and creativity.
Patrick’s affection for music and drumming has taken him all around the world, finally growing roots in the Kootenays. After completing three levels of facilitation training with the nationally acclaimed ‘Circles Of Rhythm’ & internationally recognized Rhythm2Recovery, Patrick has been hosting community drumming events in the communities of Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs, Edgewater, Canal Flats, Kimberley, Golden and beyond. Rhythm by Nature has earned a reputation for its positive community impact and inclusive approach to group drumming.
Thanks to the support of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm By Nature is touring the entire Columbia Basin throughout the Fall with the intention of demonstrating the many benefits that come from the Integrative Community Drum Circle.
An Important Distinction:
Rhythm By Nature follows the ‘Integrative Community Drum Circle (ICDC)’ methodology. This means that our drumming is not based on any ethnospecific traditions, cultures, or rhythms. The ICDC employs a multicultural approach so that the experience is accessible to everyone. It’s about celebrating our diversity, creativity, and playfulness. Our drums are from all around the world but do not hold any limiting cultural or ceremonial significance. Our instruments are of premium quality and are made from 100% recycled wood fiber.
Families are most welcome. We find that very young children have trouble holding attention for the whole session and we kindly ask that children of all ages are responsibly supervised, for the enjoyment of all : )
We would like to thank the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for supporting this event.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-11-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 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!

The Prince and The Pauper
2023-11-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
The Prince and the Pauper: 34th Annual Pantomime
Tickets
Adult $20
30 and Under $12
Family of 4 $50
Or choose the “Pay It Forward” ticket option to purchase your seat. This option will add the cost of an additional ticket which supports the Capitol’s ticket voucher program.
What happens when you step into someone else’s shoes, or trade hats for the day? Join us to find out in a fun take on a classic tale: The Prince and The Pauper-Panto style!

Christmas Wreath Sale by ALFA Guild arts in Nakusp
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Senior Hall Nakusp, 210 8th Ave, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0, Canada
Arrow Lakes Fine Arts is holding a Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Sale on Saturday December 2, from 10am to 3pm at the Seniors Hall located at 210 8th Ave, Nakusp BC. Traditional and unconventional wreaths are created and donated by members of the community. Event is free to attend.

Local Book Signing
2023-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Coles Books Chahko Mika Mall, 1107 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC, v1l 5z3, Canada
New Local Interest Kids Story Book, “Follow Me to the Golden Tree” Book Signing. Local authors, photographers and publishers, Lucas and Ginia Jmieff will be at Coles Books at the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson on Saturday, December 2 from 11 am – 2pm to sign their new kids book. Bonus book signing includes their first publication, “Kootenay Escapes”, a photographic coffee table book that features 36 of the West Kootenay’s spectacular destinations.

Rekindle at the Rossland Museum
2023-12-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 2nd to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with hot chocolate, delightful snacks, and a heartwarming atmosphere. Engage in a holiday-themed STEAM activity suitable for all ages.
Admission is by donation all day.
The Museum Shop is brimming with unique treasures that make for perfect seasonal surprises – drop by any time during regular museum hours, 10 am to 6 pm Tuesdays to Sundays. Embrace the magic of giving and sharing. Let’s celebrate the season together!?

Make Holiday Cards at the Nelson Museum
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Put that special touch on your holiday cards by making your own! Join us for a FREE papercraft workshop with Jenine Lillian at the Museum on Thursday, December 7 from 5-7pm. Materials provided but you are encouraged to bring your own inspiration! No registration required.

Argenta Yuletide Market
2023-12-09 12:00 - 19:30 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
Come for the market, stay for the square dance! Experience some holiday cheer & delicious food with the folks of Argenta on Dec. 9th, at the Argenta Hall. Vendor’s market from noon – 5pm, with a bonfire & square dance to follow.

Local Kids Book Reading & Signing
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Goldrush Book Store, 2063 Washington Street, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
New Local Interest Kids Story Book, “Follow Me to the Golden Tree” Book Reading & Signing. Local authors, photographers and publishers, Lucas and Ginia Jmieff will be at the Goldrush Bookstore in Rossland on Saturday, December 9 from 1 pm – 3pm to read and sign their new kids book. Bonus book signing includes their first publication, “Kootenay Escapes”, a photographic coffee table book that features 36 of the West Kootenay’s spectacular destinations.

Nelson Museum Community Day!
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us on Saturday, December 16 for Community Day at the Museum! Learn papercrafting techniques to make your own holiday cards with Jenine from 1-3pm, enjoy some snacks and treats, and check out the new exhibitions Elevation and Give or Take a Few Million Years – admission is FREE all day!
While you’re here – share your interactive mural pics on social media and tag #ElevationNMAG to be entered to win a monthly prize draw! Don’t forget to tag @nelson.museum.archives.gallery

Kids Book Signing at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery, Sat Dec. 16 11 – 1pm
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery this Saturday, December 16 from 11am – 1 pm, we will be singing our new local interest children’s book titled Follow Me to the Golden Tree. The Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery is hosting a free Community Day, check out the new exhibitions and stop by and say hi to Lucas and Ginia Jmieff, authors and photographers of their local interest book titles, Kootenay Esacpes and Follow Me to the Golden Tree.

A Taghum Hall Country Christmas
2023-12-17 13:00 - 17:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
It’s all about twinkly family fun. Seasonal music, fun activities, and Taghum Youth Presents “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” are all part of this festive event. A “kids only” market is a great place for kids to find highly affordable gifts for family and friends. Rumour has it that the Jolly Old Elf himself will make an appearance!

Santa’s Workshop at the Rossland Museum
2023-12-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 23rd to help out Santa’s elves for the day!
We’ll be making toys, crafting Christmas decorations, and enjoying some festive games, yummy treats, and holiday films. We’ll also pull out our toboggans and our kid-sized snowshoes for some winter fun!
Entry by donation
We are open through the holidays! Regular hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm. We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 1st.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-01-11 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

LVR Student Art Show Opening
2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Check out new work by LVR student artists at the Nelson Public Library, meet the makers, and mingle!

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.
