Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) and 1 more date | 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!

Crafternoon
2024-05-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-06-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library.
Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different.
Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-05-22 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.
When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – 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.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
2024-05-23 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 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 11 – 14
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.

Anything Goes! Collage with Michelle Oakley
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Avante garde? Political? Whimsical? Anything goes in this collage workshop with artist Michelle Oakley, inspired by Judy Wapp’s exhibition VisuAlchemy and hosted by the Nelson Museum.
These workshops are FREE and all materials are supplied. You can attend one or both workshops, but separate pre-registration is required. Please use the links below.
May 16 Signup Form
May 23 Signup Form

Dandelion Festival
2024-05-25
A one day spring festival to celebrate the well being of ourselves and our communities. Live music, artisan market, amazing workshops, talks fun and interesting activities for everyone.

Valley Deep, Mountain High – Tom Wayman Book Launch
2024-05-29 07:00 - 20:30 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch two new books—a prose memoir and a collection of poems.
Wayman’s memoir, from BC’s Harbour Publishing, is entitled The Road to Appledore or How I Went Back to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place. The book covers Wayman’s adventures and misadventures since moving to the Slocan Valley in 1989. Besides accounting for the author’s reasons for relocating from Vancouver, the book describes his life in the Valley over three decades via the four seasons and the four classical elements: water, fire, earth and air.
Wayman’s new collection of poems, How Can You Live Here? from Alberta’s Frontenac House, gathers poems originally published in such journals as The Walrus, Queen’s Quarterly, and The Hudson Review. The poems look at the human and natural communities of the Slocan Valley through a more lyrical lens, although 21st Century issues appear, too, including a section on living through the recent pandemic in a rural setting.
Wed May 29th, Nelson Public Library

Family Story Time
2024-05-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-06 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.

Artist Galadriel Watson at Kootenay Co-op Café
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-28 | Kootenay Co-op Café, 777 Baker Street, Nelson
Linocut prints from artist Galadriel Watson will be on display for purchase at Kootenay Co-op Café in Nelson for the month of June.
Galadriel’s linocut prints explore the power of art when it comes to expressing emotions, voicing opinions, and honouring the beauty and joy that surround us. To do so, she relies on bold, stylized graphics to create contemporary, unconventional, one-of-a-kind visuals, often incorporating words into her images, both English and French.

PRODUCER JAM vol.4 (NELSON) | Remix Local LEGENDS
2024-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Jam Factory Co-working Space, 303 Vernon St., Nelson, V1L4E3, Canada
Bring a friend to another FUN night for Producers, Beatmakers, and Electronic Music Composers to jam and hang! (and eat snacks)
WHAT IS IT?
It’s a night of collaboration games for Producers, Beat-Makers, and Electronic Music Composers, of all genres, DAWs, and skill levels.
Bring your Headphones and laptop with your preferred DAW or hardware such as MPC, Maschine, Push3, or others.
The event is on JUNE 5th from 6-10 pm at “The Jam Factory”, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3. This is the FOURTH volume of a series of monthly jams, each featuring a unique collaboration “game” or “style”.
Here’s how it works:
OUR GOAL: REMIX A LOCAL LEGEND
Seed Creation: We’ll provide a “Seed” from a local musician, songwriter, and overall amazing person, Véronique Trudel; Stems from her newly released song “<music box>”.
Production Phase: Spend the first hour creating elements (drums, bass, synths, chops, etc.) inspired by and/or derived from the Seed.
Stem Sharing: Export your audio stems and upload them to a shared Dropbox or USB.
Collaboration Phase: In the remaining hour, combine uploaded elements from other participants as you see fit.
Show and Tell: Conclude with a showcase and Q&A session.
This collaborative approach, dubbed “Co-Independent Collaboration”, aims to foster community networking, enhance creative decision-making skills, boost confidence, and inspire both new and seasoned electronic composers.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun, learn, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts!
RECAP:
-Date: JUNE 5th
-Time: 6:00 pm – 10pm
-Location: The Jam Factory, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3
-Cost: $5 participation fee (to cover space rental)
What to Bring:
-Laptop with preferred DAW
-Hardware if you prefer (e.g., MPC, Maschine, Push3)
-Headphones
QUESTIONS?
Text or call: 1 250 505 7725
SEE YOU THERE!
Oh! and don’t forget to bring a friend!

June | Exhibition Opening Celebration
2024-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Celebrate the unveiling of a new exhibition at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre! Join us Thursday June 6 for an evening of fresh artworks, live music, and refreshments with friends. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Revelstoke art scene, be inspired by the latest creations, and enjoy a stylish night out.

$5 admission or free entry for members All welcome Semi formal attire encouraged The viewing (quiet) | 2pm – 5pm The social (main event) | 5pm – 8pm RVAC, 320 Wilson st

This month we are proud to be celebrating the hard work of:

Emilie & Mike Fantuz@emiliefantuz @mikefantuz

Leah Allison & Rosetta Mitchell@glassduck @fraser_fine_arts

Michael Hepher@michaelhepher

Alice Mansellwww.manselldesign.com

Lost Cat! w/Bessie Wapp
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
LOST CAT! (≈ㅇᆽㅇ≈)♡
Final Event #5: Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
All Aboard the Loop Station! with Bessie Wapp
*◡* Free! No registration required.
Musician, theatre artist and educator Bessie Wapp welcomes all in a supportive and playful environment to let your voice join with others in creating on-the-spot improvised grooves, textures, and flights of fancy! Using a looping station we’ll build up layers of sound to create original soundscapes together – and hear how every voice adds a unique beauty to the whole.
This program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance ♡(ﾐ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﻌ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﾐ)ﾉ

‘We Love a Parade!’ installation launch
2024-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is officially launching a new permanent installation of We Love a Parade! featuring a localized timeline of events, images, and curatorial statements provided by Nelson Museum Curator Arin Fay, and Research Assistant Adrian Dunkerson.

The launch takes place on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7pm at the Museum, and will feature a screening of the 10-minute trailer for the documentary Queering the Interior, as well as an introduction from the film’s director Amy Bohigian, and a tour of the Queer Archives by Michael Wicks.

Refreshments will be provided by Kootenay Kombucha, Sprout Plant-Based Eatery, L&C French Bakery, and the Kootenay Co-op. Thank you to these incredible local businesses, and to the Columbia Basin Trust for supporting this celebration!

The event is free and open to the public. Happy Pride!

2nd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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.
