West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-07-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

JARYN FRIESEN & BOBBY DOVE
2024-07-18 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
As a class, musicians are known as foulmouthed, irreverent, drunken creatures. Someone didn’t give Jaryn that memo.
Friesen, born and raised in Steinbach, MB, is only 28 but his music packs the richness of a writer decades his senior.
Friesen’s sound is raw and honest, which makes the tunes feel like talking with an old friend. His grovel-y voice with just the right amount of drawl sings of yearning for some place, some time elsewhere and hits familiar tones and themes which make it feel like coming home. It’s Americana with small town angst.
Bobby Dove is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is quickly becoming a magnetic presence in the world of Country and Americana music. With a voice as powerful as their storytelling, Dove pays tribute to the golden age of Country, while crafting original, emotionally charged songs that are fresh off the heartworn highway.
Bobby’s internationally acclaimed sophomore album, Hopeless Romantic (2021) includes some of the finest musicians on the Canadian roots music scene, including Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, Bazil Donovan and Jimmy Bowskill.

Elise Boulanger Music in Kaslo
2024-07-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Angry Hen Brewing, 343 Front St, Kaslo, V0G1M0
Come hear the sweet darkness of Elise Boulanger. Hailing from the Coast Salish Lands of Vancouver/Vancouver Island, this Chamber-Pop artist completely captivates audiences with her haunting avalanche of a voice. Deemed as “definitely one to watch” by the Times Colonist, Boulanger is influenced by nature and is sonically reminiscent of Kate Bush.

This concert hosted with the support of Propel Studios – FB event

Doors: 6:30 pm. Show 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

If you are reading this and live in Kaslo, yeah, I’m Haley’s sister

“Mesmerizing” “Captivating” “Theatrical Storyteller”

#EliseBoulanger #KasloBC #KasloMusic #KootenayMusic #Ktunaxa #Okanagan

Trail’s Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15.
Schedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band, Trail Pipe Band, and B, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July 11 Ron Halliday Band and Gabriel Palatchi; July 18 Kym Gouchie Trio, Twin Fiddles and Lisa Nicole; July 25 Steve Marc and Melody Diachun and The Swing Bastards; Aug. 1 The Eisenhauers and Meredith Moon; Aug. 8 KNS and Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers; Aug. 15 Maritime Kitchen Party, Stubbs and the and drum workshops with Rhythm By Nature.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page.

The Night Market at Music in the Park with Kym Gouchie Trio, Twin Fiddles, and the Lisa Nicole Band
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on July 18 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
Performers include Kym Gouchie Trio a unique blend of art, storytelling, and music; Twin Fiddles, award-winning and renowned Canadian fiddlers, JJ Guy, Gordon Stobbe, and Geoff Horrocks on guitar; and the modern country of Lisa Nicole with her band.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page.

July Exhibition Opening
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the works of six dedicated artists. Enjoy live music, an affordable bar, and great company. Whether you’re a long-time gallery patron or new to Revelstoke’s art scene, this promises to be a fantastic night out! Everyone is welcome to attend this public, family friendly event, no RSVP required.
$5 admission or free entry for members All welcome Semi formal attire encouraged The viewing (quiet) | 3pm – 5pm The social (main event) | 5pm – 8pm RVAC, 320 Wilson st
This month we are proud to be celebrating the hard work of: Isabelle Gagné | @misspixels Ugo Monticone | @ugo.monticone Marc Sauvageau | @marc.sauvageau Nicole Lau | @nicolelauartist Birte Spreuer | @lovebirdielove Florence Janiaud | @florence_janiaud

Emmett Jerome – One Night Only – The Royal
2024-07-17 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Emmett Jerome, Live at The Royal in Nelson, BC. 8pm
“Ian Tyson meets Joe Strummer…” Khatsalano Festival, 2024
With a bluesman’s heart and a travellers soul, Emmett Jerome welcomes listeners into a world where tradition and youth collide. He will be making his debut as a solo artist in 2024 with “Rocky Mountain Son” (Light Organ).

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Christie Lee’s Hall, 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, V1L3L3, Canada
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?

We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.

The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.

Dancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.

Tango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.

Please bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.

5$ donation

Where to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave., in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6
Maps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!

KHC Summer Kicks- Qairo
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Keith King Park, 1501 Maple Dr., Golden, BC
Wednesday Night from 7-9, Free outdoor concert at Keith King Park: Golden BC.
Qairo (pronounced Cairo) is a passionate and innovative septet whose pan-Mediterranean sound combines the fire of flamenco with a heady blend of Turkish micro-tonality, highly charged Balkan rhythms, and spicy Middle Eastern melodies. Singer Alejandro Mendia and dancers Lia Grainger and Deborah “La Caramelita” were part of a popular flamenco ensemble for years before merging with flamenco guitarist Manuel Vazquez and clarinetist and saxophonist Dorian Zavatta. Their goal was to create a radical musical hybrid, and with the addition of percussionist Alex Carrasco and drummer Gaetan Diaz, Cairo hit paydirt. Onstage they unleash a firestorm of music and dance that is rooted in centuries-old folk traditions yet taps into a modern, freewheeling eclecticism that crackles with chemistry. Find out why CBC Radio said, “Qairo’s music has no boundaries.”

Music in the Park
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nakusp Park Gazebo, 8th Ave NW and Broadway, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.

Author Event: Joseph Kakwinokanasum
2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Huckleberry Books Inc, 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L8
Named a “Rising Star” by the Writer’s Trust of Canada, and described as a “born storyteller,” Joseph Kakwinokanasum will be reading from his first novel, My Indian Summer.
This event is free, but due to limited space, they ask you reserve your seat by clicking the link here.

The Art of Adornment
2024-07-15 - 2024-08-15 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Experience the artistry up close and personal in this exhibition that explores themes of environment, technology and self-expression. Participants of The Art of Adornment designed wearable art for this juried fashion show. Presented in collaboration with the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC).
Events and Activities:
August 10-11 @ 10am-5pm: Visit the VISAC Gallery during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour to engage with the exhibition and participate in a recycled art workshop.

Latin Fiesta
2024-07-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Please join us at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay for this outdoor, family friendly event. Mexican food available on site. Bring your dancing shoes!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-07-14 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7

Taylor’s Version – Dance Party
2024-07-13 21:00 - 2024-07-14 01:00 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
Taylor’s Version – a Taylor Swift dance party. Join us on July 13th at Spiritbar (19+) to dance and sing to your favourite Taylor Swift songs, take pics in the photo booth, and make friendship bracelets. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Nelson Pride.

ROAD WAVES w/ CHANCLA MOJADA
2024-07-13 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Experience the sonic adventure that is Road Waves; a dynamic ensemble seamlessly melding the raw energy of rock, the groove of funk, and the sophistication of jazz into an electrifying genre-defying fusion. Conceived a decade ago by visionary front man Ji Sharp, the band has swiftly ascended as a tour de force in the realm of live performances. This fiery unit has a deep bond with their audience, with each performance delivering an energetic and emotional experience that captivates and energizes listeners. Their live shows skillfully mix precision and spontaneity, creating a memorable experience that lingers long after the music ends.
Chancla Mojada, pronounced like mojito but with twice the flavour, is a 6 piece act based in the Kootenays.
Melting latin funk and hip-hop into a groove stew, don’t be surprised if you see your grandma getting down at the show. Just remember to bring your flip flops to slap along.

Sunset Concert Series
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Centennial Park Gazebo, New Denver, BC
AllenSONG perform their “Tribute to the 1960’s/70’s” at Centennial Park Gazebo in New Denver, BC, Saturday July 13 from 7:00 – 9:00pm.

Gabriel Palatchi Trio Live at the Vallican Whole
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
Embark on a captivating musical journey with Gabriel Palatchi, an accomplished pianist and composer from Buenos Aires, boasting a remarkable 15-year career. With his unique blend of Latin jazz, funk, tango, and Middle Eastern influences, Gabriel has mesmerized audiences around the globe with his exhilarating performances. Recognized as a rising star by Billboard Magazine, Gabriel has earned international acclaim, including a Gold Medal from the Global Music Awards for his album “Trivolution”. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Gabriel Palatchi live, as he brings his world-class talent to the Vallican Whole! Get ready to groove and move—it’s not just a concert, it’s a potential dance party extravaganza!

Doors open at 7PM, Show starts at 7:30PM
Tickets are $25 available at the door, or reservable by e-transfer to info (at) vallicanwhole (dot) com
Cash bar at the show!

Gabriel Palatchi – piano & synthsTony Ferraro – drumsMarc Decho – bass

Life's a Drag
2024-07-13 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | 64 Deer Park Ave, 64 Deer Park Ave, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J2
Make-up from 6pm…Catwalk fashion Show at 8:30 Dance and Mingle afterwards. Judged by Aria Reddy from Vancouver.

Open Studio Workshops (Chris Dufour, artist-in-residence)
2024-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Summer Residency
Chris Dufour
Open Studio Workshops: July 13, July 20, and August 10, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM *updated*
WKRAC Culture Tour: August 10 + 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closing Event: August 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM
Admission is free. No registration required.

Artist-in-residence, Chris Dufour, is offering three contemporary art open studio events at Oxygen Art Centre on Saturday July 13, July 20, and August 10, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All events are free to attend.
Participants can expect to engage with the artist and their material practice. Each event will feature a workshop on the topics of explore phytograms, cyanotypes, charcoal and ochre screen printing, and likely some gathering, snacking, and discussing! Flexible in structure, folks are encouraged to come to as many or as little as you’d like.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Do you want to learn to paint the portrait in oils?
2024-07-13 10:00 - 2024-07-14 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Kristy Gordon is teaching a contemporary Portrait Painting Workshop in Nelson July 13th and 14th at 602 Silica Street from 10am to 4pm each day (with a one hour break for lunch). This two-day portrait painting workshop will have an in-depth focus on painting the facial features, as well as how to place them in the right place on the face. Artists of all levels will learn the principles of color mixing as well as brush technique. The course will center on the experience of painting from a live model. Students will learn how to achieve a better likeness as well as how to paint convincing flesh tones. The class will include painting demonstrations, discussions and individual instruction at the easel. The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to blend paint and render light and shadow. The more advanced student will discover how to take their work to the next level and achieve the finish that they desire. Participants can use any painting medium that they would like in the class. Kristy will be doing demonstrations in oils and will provide a suggested supplies list for those who want to use oil paints.

MEXICAN REGGAE BAND
2024-07-12 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada

JULIO FLORES & PAUL LANDSBERG
2024-07-11 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Latin Flamenco and Jazz

Drop in Art Nights | FREE
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Looking for a creative space to meet new people and make something? Have a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join us for our free drop-in art nights! These relaxed evenings are open to everyone so bring your art supplies, a drink, a snack, and come get creative! These evening are a fantastic way to make time for your art.
The gallery will have some basic supplies on hand, like scissors and brushes, however artists are expected to be self sufficient and bring their own supplies. In the past participants have worked on everything from illustrations and paintings, to fishing flies and mending projects. We welcome all forms of creative expression, just please avoid brining any projects that are overly loud or smelly.
– The second Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm
– June 13, July 11, August 8, & September 12
– The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st
– Entrance is via the undercover area on the left hand side of the building
– Please leave the space clean for the next person
– All welcome, no bookings required

An Evening with Geoff Powter
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
On July 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., award-winning writer, climber, and adventurer Geoff Powter will present a behind-the-scenes look at his new book, Survival is Not Assured: The Life of Climber Jim Donini.
Survival is Not Assured launched June 1, 2024 and quickly climbed to the top of the bestseller list in Climbing and Mountaineering on Amazon in Canada, the US, and the UK. The book tells the remarkable story of Jim Donini, an icon of American climbing for the past 50 years. It explores Jim’s groundbreaking climbs and his tumultuous experiences both on and off the rock. From the tragic death of his best friend in a car accident, to his integral role in the Yosemite “Valley Uprising,” Jim’s life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but his spirit of resilience and determination has been unyielding. Through personal interviews and never-before-shared stories, Survival is Not Assured examines the life and legacy of this iconic climber, providing an inspiring and thought-provoking look at an American legend.
Geoff Powter served as editor of the Canadian Alpine Journal for 13 years and has won 13 National Magazine Awards. His last book, Inner Ranges, won the Climbing Literature Prize at Banff in 2019 and the National Outdoor Book Award in the US. He has hosted the Voices of Adventure interview event at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival for 25 years.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church for a 7:00 p.m. showtime. Books will be available for purchase. Geoff will present a photo slide show and read excerpts from Survival is Not Assured. He will be available after presenting to sign books.
Tickets are $10 and available for purchase here. The Nelson Adventure Speaker series will be donating ticket sale proceeds to the Kootenay Climbing Association in support of building a new climbing and community centre in Nelson.
The Nelson Adventure Speaker Series is a non-profit endeavor, made possible with help from its partners and sponsors: Kootenay Mountain Culture; Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium; Otter Books; Elephant Mountain Literary Festival; Whitewater Ski Resort; and Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism.
