West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Mount Sentinel's Annual Grad Winter Craft Market
2024-12-01 | Mount Sentinel Secondary School, 1014 Playmor Road, South Slocan
Mount Sentinel’s Annual Grad Winter Craft Market
Mount Sentinel welcomes one and all to their Annual Grad Winter Craft Market on December 1
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Sentinel Secondary School in South Slocan.
With an amazing array of 45 craft vendors, you’ll find affordable, local gifts for everyone on your
holiday list!
There will be chances to win big by bidding on a logging truck load of firewood or entering the
50/50 draw or the raffle of craft goodies.
This year Santa has hired Mount Sentinel Academy PM media arts students to take professional
portraits that will be sent right to your inbox. And, there will be a bake sale extraordinaire and
delicious concession treats, so you will not go away hungry!
Come support the 2025 Mount Sentinel Secondary grads, bring your friends and family, support
local and start December right.
The annual craft market is happening at Mount Sentinel Secondary School, 1014 Playmour Road in
South Slocan. See you there!

A SUNDAY MARKET
2024-12-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable day of supporting local artisans and finding the perfect handmade gifts for everyone on your list…including yourself
Date: Friday, December 1st 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: The Royal

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
The Capitol Theatre’s 35th Annual Winter Community Production
Join us to meet the inhabitants of Toad Mountain and see if they can co-exist with folks who live in Nelsontown. Find out how much mischief a small child with ringlets can cause and whether bears actually like porridge! There’ll be lots of music and silly jokes in our version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears!
Tickets
Adult $20
30 and Under $12
Family of 4 $50

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | 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

The Midnight Clear
2024-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Anne Janelle and James Hill bring their touring performance The Midnight Clear to the Taghum Hall stage. Get ready to enjoy a delightful fusion of cello, ukulele, percussion and voice as these two talented folks put their own beautiful spin on classic carols and original tunes in a musical celebration of the season.

Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-12-03 09:00 - 10:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Book Babies
2024-12-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment.
Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30

Crafternoon
2024-12-03 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.

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-12-03 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

Tea & Textiles
2024-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Nastasia Y – Ukrainian folk & jazz fusion
2024-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Coming Wednesday, December 4th, from Toronto, to the Harrison in Crawford Bay.. Concert 7:30 PM. Optional singing workshop 6:00 PM. Visit www.artconnect.cc/events/ for tickets and more information.
Born in Ukraine, Nastasia Y blends funk, electro, and jazz with Slavic folk music. Rooted in the ancestral grief and wisdom of the Ukraine, Nastasia envisions a modern inter-connected future.
“World fusion at its best” – WholeNote Magazine

Annual NDCU Members Sale @ the Nelson Museum
2024-12-05 10:00 - 2024-12-07 16:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Calling all Nelson & District Credit Union members! Shop the Nelson Museum Gift Shop anytime Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7 and receive 20% off your purchase — everything from stocking stuffers to original painting and prints! — all you need is a valid NDCU credit or debit card. Thank you to the NDCU for continuing to support over 100 artists represented in the Shop!

Family Story Time
2024-12-05 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.

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2024-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!

A Pluckin’ Good Holiday Concert
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson, 701 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 1T3, Canada
Guitarists Emma Rush, Mike Rud, and Nikko Forsberg come together to play joyful and seasonal music for one, two, and three guitars! Don’t miss this special evening with three of Nelson’s finest guitarists. Tickets $25 available at Eddy Music, at the door, or reserve at 905 807 4792.

PUNK ROCK CHRISTMAS
2024-12-05 20:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Featuring sets from your old nelson house hold items….. BUCKET, TOASTER and ASBESTOS!

December Music at Red Light Ramen
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Light Ramen, 308 Herridge Lane, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 6G5, Canada
This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether inside or out, it’s all about great vibes and even better tunes. See you there!
Reservations are always encouraged.
D.6 – Rosso @rosssoooo
D.7 Sylvie Le Sylvie Art Exhibition @sylvielesylvie
Music from Rena Vee @renaveemusic
D.13 – Lexa Voltz @lexa_voltz
D.20 – Fluxo @fluxoryan
D.27 – Wils @wils_curates

Starlight Melodies
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Twin Rivers Choir Winter Concerts!
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:
‘ Starlight Melodies ‘
A fun evening of themed music and song.
December 6 & December 7 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:
Nordic Studio, Trowelex, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online!
Contact Information;
250-364-8346
trcchoir@gmail.com

TRCC Presents: Starlight Melodies
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:
Starlight Melodies
A fun evening of themed music and song.
December 6 & December 7 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:
Nordic Studio, Trowelex, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online!

Contact Information;
250-364-8346
trcchoir@gmail.com

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2024-12-06 19:00 - 2024-12-08 16:30 | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
This holiday season the Rossland Light Opera Players invite you to be their guest! Celebrate this tale as old as time, and lose yourself in the magic, music and unforgettable story of love. Perfect for the whole family!

Special thanks to Nelson District Credit Union and Teck Trail Operations

December 6th 7pm
December 7th 2pm and 7pm
December 8th 2pm

Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail BC

Tickets available now through https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent663.html

Romeo and Juliet Play Reading - Black Productions
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join Black Productions Nelson for a play reading of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” directed by Pat Henman.
Friday, December 6th7:30PMNelson United ChurchBy donation at the door (10$ suggested). Cash and card accepted.

Featuring:
Kaitlyn Nobiss
Heather Clark
Brian d’Eon
Darren Fuss
Avi Phillips
Mackenzie Hope
Lachlan Myers
Quinn Barron
Kozmo Sammartino
Scott Thorp
Robyn Lamb
Lindsay Clague
Marleah Lander
Vaughn Preninger
Greg Marrast
Ty Wright
Marya Folinsbee
Eliza Hicks
Carley Naka
Cetonaya Sammartino
Martina Avis
Rachel DeShon
Joanne Feenstra
Patti McLaughlin
Aaron Pickett
Kyla Hurst
Celeste Guthrie
Sydney Black
Val Campbell

“Chicks Dig It” An Evening with Fem-Fronted Bands
2024-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Ymir Arts & Museum Society, 7306 3 Avenue, Ymir, BC, V0G 2K0, Canada
“Chicks Dig It” is a series that showcases fem-fronted bands based in and around the Kootenays. This is the debut show (Pt.1)
Come on out for an intimate evening of awesome kootenay based fem-fronted rocking and rolling with Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings (Salmo, BC), Paris Pick & The Pricks (Nelson, BC) and Rhyan Reign & The Miss Behavers (Castlegar, BC)
This is an ALL AGES event!
Please be respectful

THE WINTER SEASON JUMP-OFF!
2024-12-06 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Whitewater operations are scheduled to kick off, and that gives us a mighty fine reason to celebrate – and welcome any and all seasonal shredders to the area with a winter jump-off party for the books!

· Full PK Sound by Live Harmonics
· Topshelf DJs from near and afar
· Cozy venue with clear sightlines, comfortable seating, delectable eats and a mighty fine draught & drink list

We’re welcoming Calgary’s Cassafran to play her very first Nelson set, while Pete Shedz will also be teeing up for his first set inside the Royal. Returning host Dubconscious will open the night with the finest in reggae, dub and dancehall selections before things lift off with the sounds of UK Garage, Breaks, 2-Step, Grime & various forms of Bass Music. Cover is just $10 advance and will be more at the door (if tickets remain) – available now. Event is strictly 19+, Doors open at 8pm, Last call is midnight.

•• Cassafran ••
https://soundcloud.com/cassakura

Based out of Calgary, AB, CassaFRAN is a dynamic interdisciplinary creative who thrives in realms of sensory & spatial design, poetry, herbalism, free skiing, and DJing. With a diverse range of interests, she weaves her varied passions into a unique tapestry of creativity that sets her apart as an artist.

Immersed in Western Canada’s vibrant underground electronic scene for over a decade, Cassafran has solidified her position within the community. Over the past six years, she has been actively contributing her signature sounds to the Calgary and western Canada scene, with her DJ career nurtured and propelled by collectives such as ClubHaus, Hifi Club, sub chakra, Minimal Skids, Cutting Shapes, silent tension, and Window Kids. She has brought her variety to rooms throughout her city, to festivals including Timelapse and neon jungle, and to global radio streams throughout the country.

Cassafran’s performances are a regular highlight in Calgary and the surrounding areas, captivating audiences with her seamless fusion of deep house, techno, electro, and dubs, infused with elements of jazz, acid, breaks, and UK garage. Each set is meticulously curated to suit the unique context of her performances.

•• Pete Shredz ••
https://soundcloud.com/peteshredz

Representing Capital Jungle and Subtle Radio, Pete Shredz is a DJ based out of Salmo, BC. He brings his high energy mixing on vinyl and digital to multiple genres including Jungle, DnB, Garage, Bassline, Dubstep and any music that makes you want to raise your gun fingers high!

•• Dubconscious ••
https://soundcloud.com/dubconscious

Raised on amens, Reese basslines and ragga chat in Toronto’s vibrant jungle scene, Dubconscious now calls Nelson his home where he continues to weave cohesive sound tapestries coloured by his unique influences and handpicked sounds & styles – generally rooted in reggae / dub / soundsystem culture.

You may have caught a Dubconscious set at Shambhala (either on the Living Room Stage, in the Grove or at The Village), Bass Coast, Wicked Woods, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, WEMF (Ontario), Dragon Festival (Spain) or at any one of a number of prestigious nightclubs/venues across western Canada.

Weaving Workshop
2024-12-07 | Berkana Wool Shop, 456 Ward St, Nelson
Explore the basics of warping and weaving on a rigid heddle loom and leave having created your very own scarf.

Holiday Workshop
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Rossland Museum between 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday, December 7th, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages 5-12 (and maybe even some wiggle room for slightly older or younger kids!), there’s something for everyone on the list.
When you’re through with crafting, enjoy the holiday films in the theatre or try out our toboggans and snowshoes to explore the snowy wonderland surrounding the museum!
Entry by Donation.
