West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

2nd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
This exciting community event will boast a runway style trash fashion show and art expo of designs crafted from post consumer waste and upcycled materials by artists and designers of all ages and skill levels. This unique affair will also highlight a variety of music, dance and theatrical performances by some local gems, including the likes of the RhythmDance Trash Orchestra, among others. Tickets are $20, adults, $17.50 for youth and available at the Capitol Theatre.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | 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!

St Jean Baptiste Day at the Rossland Museum
2024-06-24 14:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join us at the Museum at 2 pm to plant Quebec’s provincial flower, blue flag irises, in our garden. The Museum will be open by donation – with themed crafts all day!

National Multiculturalism Day at the Rossland Museum
2024-06-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’ll be open by donation all day with some special displays featuring the history and historical wrongs experienced by Chinese Canadians, voting rights and suffrage, Indigenous basketry of the region, and more. Check out our temporary art exhibit “From the Vault” and contribute to our community art wall!

Canada Day in Rossland
2024-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Mark your calendars for another amazing celebration! We are once again hosting Rossland’s Canada Day celebrations at the Museum. We’ll be open with an amazing line-up of activities, ceremony, cake, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out our games and activities, grab some tacos, hot dogs, and a cold drink, and settle down to enjoy the show. The ceremony starts at 12 noon, but the bouncy castle will open at 11, so don’t wait! Entry by donation.
Check out our website rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/canada-day – we’ll be updating it with a full schedule as details are confirmed.
We’re looking for volunteers to help with the events and for community groups/local businesses to set up info booths and kiosks on the lawn. Get in touch with Fiona at admin@ rosslandmuseum.ca to sign up!
This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada, Teck Trail Operations, Tourism Rossland, and the Columbia Basin Trust.

Friendship Bracelets in ArtLab!
2024-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Get ready for the Spiritbar’s Taylor’s Version Dance Party by making your own friendship bracelets in ArtLab! Join us on Thursday, July 11 for a guided session to make the bracelet of your dreams, or stop in anytime between July 1-13 and explore your creativity with the FREE materials provided.

The event is a fundraiser for Nelson Pride.

HARMONY Community Festival on the Beach
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21 | Slocan Beach, Village of Slocan, Canada
After the major success of our first HARMONY festival, we are so excited to bring it back again!

A non-profit community event A family friendly gathering.No alcohol served.By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward)

Saturday, July 20th, 11am to 11pm
11:00 Sand Castle Workshop12:00 Accoustic Open Mic1:00 Soniko2:00 Steve Marc – Peace Dance3:00 Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings4:00 Spin the Wheel with Nikki Cole4:30 Gemma Luna5:30 In the Sticks6:30 Jeff Holden7:00 DJ Wax Headroom8:00 Chancla Mojada9:30 Dark Blues Ritual with Pyro Pixies10:30 Full Moon Lakeside Jam
Food Vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezSarita’s Soul FoodOh My LardJaganath ExpressSweet & StokedDayna’s Tacos

Sunday, July 21st, noon-8pm
12:00 Slocan Community Band1:00 Barnharmonics1:30 Rainbow Hippos2:15 Griff2:45 Merlin3:15 Soul Potion3:45 Rob and Friends4:45 Beaten Brass5:45 Month of Sundays Dance Troupe6:00 Dance Hall & Cumbia w/ DJ Dubconscious
Food vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezThe GrizzLe Bazar, World FoodSweet & Stoked
All day music from local performers.All workshops are free!KIATA Tea & craft lounge (Batik, collage, sewing, painting, felting)Flower crown makingSock puppet makingFace paintingHulahoopingSlacklinesBouncy castlesWater games w/ prizesVolleyballSand castlesArtisan VendorsRaffle and 50/50 draws
Bring games to share!If you have an idea for a workshop, let us know!

We are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success!Fundraising and promotionSet up, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorTreeling Gift CoordinatorWater Games CoordinatorSecurityLifeguardRaffle prize and merchandize tableCollecting donationsShow up, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.

HARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.

Our intention is to support local artists, small businesses and organizations, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by paying local artists and tradespersons, donating extra revenue to local non-profits, and loaning equipment for free for other community events throughout the year.

Cash donations accepted at the event or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!The Village of Slocan, ReDI grant $2000The Village of Slocan, $780Slocan Village Market, $380CBT, $250NDCU, $200Kootenay Co-Op, Nelson $200Karina Gregory Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Slocan $175Valhalla Pure Outfitters, New Denver $83.90Canco New Denver, $50Mountain Top Cafe, Nakusp $50Big Dog Music, New Denver $44Lion’s Pub, Nakusp $20Big Dee’s, Nelson $16.80

Organizers acknowledge the founders of the UNITY festival of years past and all their heart and energy and wish to continue facilitating the Slocan Valley arts and culture vibes.
Finally and most importantly, organizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections, with ourselves, with each other and with Mother Earth.

Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker
2024-07-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada

Kids Theatre Day Camp (ages 6-13) with Lisa Dery
2024-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Silverton Gallery, Lake Avenue, Silverton, V0G 1S0
UPDATE: Due to low numbers of registrants, we are hosting just ONE day for Theatre Camp on Thursday July 25th. Thank you for your understanding.
Come join local theatre teacher Lisa Dery for a dynamic afternoon filled with all things THEATRE. Games, theory and a chance to perform in front of peers.
Cost is $20 per registrant. Snack included. Bring your water bottle and indoor shoes.
Click here to register.

Seed Paper Workshop
2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum has partnered with the Kootenay Native Plant Society to present a seed papermaking workshop, facilitated by Jayme Johnson. Seed paper makes wonderful cards that can be planted to produce local plants for local pollinators! Inspired by the PULP exhibition, papermaking is a fun, hands-on activity that uses old paper and natural materials, and each piece is totally unique.
This workshop is FREE and all materials are provided, but registration is required. SIGN UP HERE

ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #2
2024-07-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Nelson, Various, BC, Canada
The Nelson and District Arts Council invites you to hit the streets and celebrate the 36th annual ArtWalk. Wander the streets taking in the amazing talent of over 40 artists at 30 unique venues, where singers, dancers, musicians, and more will entertain you and all the other art lovers as you discover the diversity of talent. The second opening is on Saturday, July 27th from 6-9pm. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Maps will be available at participating businesses, local cafes and shops, and the Nelson Visitor Centre.
You can also find the map online here: https://ndac.ca/programs/artwalk/

BC Day at the Rossland Museum
2024-08-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Spend BC Day at the Rossland Museum, with lots of fun for the whole family!
Take advantage of our assortment of lawn games, including SpikeBall, badminton, and more! Try your hand at gold panning or enjoy our spectacular bubble wands. Explore our outdoor exhibits – climb up a caboose or into a fire truck! Tired of the heat? Cool down inside with crafts, activities, a scavenger hunt, and family-friendly short films in our theatre.
Our popular outdoor tours and gold panning demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day. Come on out to the Rossland Museum for a BC Day filled with fun activities – Monday, August 5th – open by donation 10 am to 6 pm.
We are open daily through the summer from 10 am-6 pm, and offer guided tours (included in admission) at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm daily!
More info: https://www.rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/bc-day

Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2024-08-10 10:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | various locations throughout the entire Columbia Basin region
Meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open to the public, shop for original art or fine crafts, and experience special events planned for a summer weekend. Since 2009, locals and visitors have enjoyed the self-directed, free Columbia Basin Culture Tour, managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council.

Family Story Time
2024-08-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories!
All ages welcome.

The Josie Hotel’s August Concert Night with White Lightning Blues, Rock and Boogie Band
2024-08-29 17:30 - 20:30 | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Eat out on the deck of The Josie Hotel’s Velvet Restaurant on Thursday August 29th and enjoy not only their fabulous cuisine but also 2 full sets from White Lightning of the lively numbers that energize the après crowd: Toe-tapping classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry and The Beatles plus lively Kootenay themed originals. Dine and dance!
Rumor has it the grill will be fired up.
