Exhibitions at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
2023-03-09 | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Discover this month’s newest exhibition, uncover hidden local artists, join a workshop, or take a guided tour of the historic building. A must see!

taqəš and Other Works
2023-03-09 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Ballet Kelowna Capitol Season ShowAdult: $40NEW! 30 Years & Under: $34The taqəš and Other Works program features a stunning line-up of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With John Alleyne’s methodically harmonized Split House Geometric, Guillaume Côté’s riveting Bolero, and Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s powerful and compelling taqəš, this dynamic program promises to captivate audiences.OPENING ACT:Title: ReflectFeaturing: Dancers Cloe Comstoc, Danielle Horton and musician Nella Banner and youth dancer Indera Havers

Lucas Myers: ROOF
2023-03-09 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
Trail & District Arts Council and the Trail Community Action Team bring you Lucas Myers in “Roof”.In ROOF, a humorous yet socially conscious one-person show, Lucas Myers weaves together elements of stand-up comedy, physical theatre, and his trademark brand of observational humor to tell the story of Dave and Stevie.Dave is a highly successful real estate agent who is living the dream: hot car, great kids, beautiful wife, gorgeous sound system, designer kitchen. Just as he is about to launch his own self-improvement video series, #HiMyNameIsDave, he discovers major issues with his roof and cracks begin to form in his perfect world. Enter Stevie, a journeyman roofer with aspirations of being a stand-up comic, who is the only person capable of dealing with Dave’s narcissistic hyper vigilance. As they attempt to collaborate on the roof project, Stevie forces Dave to confront his shortcomings and come to terms with what being a good person really means. As their initial views of each other are challenged, ROOF examines our preconceptions around mental health, addiction, and homelessness as the characters are forced to confront their own assumptions.Created and performed by Lucas Myers, the creator of A Beginners Guide to Nelsonia, CAMPGROUND and DECK.Please note: This performance is not suitable for children.There will be a short pre-show chat, free naloxone kits will be distributed, and a counselor will be on location to help anyone who needs to talk.Our co-presenter for the show, Trail Community Action Team (TCAT), works to reduce harm and improve services for people with lived and living experience of drug use in the Lower Columbia. They provide support and advocate to all levels of government to reform drug policy to end the loss of lives caused by the current toxic drug supply.Audience Response“Sometimes life lessons come from the most unexpected places. Who would have thought a one man comedy show could make your eyes well up with tears. I am inspired to be a better “good human” thanks to your amazing show!”“What a great show! I am in awe about how you have created a totally fresh new piece. This one is so important and SO funny and so true. You have done such a great job reflecting our social isolation to us while the act of watching this show with others makes you feel connected. Bravo!”“Bravo for ROOF. We went on Friday night and all of us aged 16 to 80 agreed you absolutely knocked it out of the park. Well done!!”Individual Adult Ticket: $25.Individual Ticket 30 years old and under (with ID) $102 for 1 for hospital / medical employees.New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 tickets to the show. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.All tickets are assigned seating.Show length: 2.5 hoursAll tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, and the BC Touring Council. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

DEADLINE: 2023 Kootenay Festivals & Events Brochure
2023-03-10
The brochure provides affordable advertising for your festival, community or online event, exhibition, concert, workshop, film series and more! Events taking place from May 2023 to April 2024 are eligible for inclusion. Read more at wkartscouncil.com/2023-kootenay-festival-events-brochure.

DEADLINE: COLUMBIA KOOTENAY CULTURAL ALLIANCE GRANTS
2023-03-10 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Today is the deadline for several CKCA programs. Learn more at www.wkartscouncil.com/ckca-funding.

Fireworks Registration
2023-03-15 - 2023-06-04 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Fireworks Community Choir: PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONThis is a Capitol Off-Site presentation.FIREWORKS, directed by Allison Girvan, is set to meet for one glorious afternoon of singing.EVERYONE is welcome!!To participate, you will need to be available on June 4th from 1pm until 5pm.When you register, please type the following information in the “Comments” box of your order that you will see after you click “checkout and pay”:What part do you sing?sopranoaltotenorbassor don’t knowPLUS – PLEASE ENSURE THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR CAPITOL THEATRE ACCOUNT THAT YOU HAVE USED TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION IS CURRENT! This is how Allison will be in touch throughout the process.Registered participants (singers) please copy and paste this address for a link to materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/16XxRgdFnqhOBRgnVLKUit1C9cJ-EH3UZPlease contact the Box Office for further information.

Stand Up Comedy
2023-03-15 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
Stand Up Comedy: Headliner Jane Stanton (19 Yrs +) Capitol Season ShowAdult: $3530 Years & Under: $29.75Headliner Comic: Jane StantonSince breaking onto the Canadian Comedy scene, Jane Stanton has become one of the country’s favourite headliners. With multiple festival appearances across North America, Jane has been featured at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs, JFL Northwest, Global Comedy Festival, Bumpershoot Seattle, Seattle’s International Comedy Competition, Halifax Comedy Festival and Winnipeg Comedy Festival.Between touring her headline act and appearances on such hit shows like CBC’s The Debaters, Jane has appeared alongside the likes of Tom Green, Tig Notaro, Arie Spears, Godfrey, Bobby Lee, Natasha Leggero and SNL’s Michael Che.Local opener:Michelle HartMichelle Hart is a multi disciplinary artist, specializing in theatre and improvisation. Since graduating from Mount Allison University with a theatre degree, she has trained, taught and performed with theatre institutions across North America to hone her craft. Michelle is the recipient of the Pat & Tony Freedom Fund, Outstanding Sketch/Improv Productions from My Entertainment weekly, and was featured on JFL42 Sirius FX Just For Laughs Festival. She has worked as a cast member for MSC Seaside, The Second City, Bad Dog Theatre Feature Players. Currently she is the Co Director of The Canadian Improv Games: Improvcamp, and improv instructor at Nelson Studio 88.

Met Opera – LOHENGRIN
2023-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada

Nicolas Ellis and The Agora Quartet
2023-03-18 19:30 - 21:15 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Nicolas Ellis and The Agora Quartet on March 18, 2023 for a vibrant, energetic chamber music concert as part of the classical series. Enjoy a glass of wine in The Griff as you enjoy an intimate salon style experience where you will be up close with these talented artists.The Agora String Quartet is composed of young and talented professional musicians from the Orchestre de l’Agora (OA), who are accompanied by pianist and conductor Nicolas Ellis. Featured on the program, Nature’s Folk Songs, are works inspired by folk and nature from composers Ernest MacMillan, Lili Boulanger, Ann Southam, Marcus Goddard and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major.The ensemble has established a strong reputation on the Montreal music scene through its artistic excellence and its numerous community outreach projects, such as a monthly concert series at the Prison Bordeaux in Montreal and educational workshops with the Share the Warmth Foundation and many more!Nicolas Ellis is the Artistic Director, Conductor and Founder of the Orchestre de l’Agora and currently serves as Artistic Partner to the Orchestre Métropolitain and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He has performed with renowned artists including Jean-Guihen Queyras, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Julie Boulianne, Hélène Guilmette, Karina Gauvin, Anthony Roth Constanzo and Charles Richard-Hamelin. He is the recipient of the 2017 Bourse de carrière Fernand-Lindsay and was named Revelation of the Year 2018-2019 by Radio-Canada. He is also the recipient of the Heinz Unger Award 2015 sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council. More recently, he won the Prix Goyer Mécénat Musica 2021.Get a taste of their musical magic here. https://youtu.be/hM_NVqRkLX8“Such a convergence of talent displayed both by the conductor and the musicians […] can leave no one unmoved. […] it brings a breath of fresh air to our musical landscape.” — Christophe Huss, Le Devoir (Montreal)2 x 40 minute sets with intermission.Limited availability. Get your tickets now!Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00.All tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.The classical series is supported by the BC Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the Government of British Columbia and South Kootenay Tourism. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

Author book presentation and signing
2023-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Neighbours United, 499 Ward St, Nelson
Neighbours United will be joined by author Terry Nelson for a presentation and book signing for his recent book, Big Trees of the Inland Temperate Forests of British Columbia. Join us on March 28th from 6-8 pm at 1104 3rd Street in Castlegar at our new office to hear from Terry. Terry’s presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A, and copies of his book will be available for purchase at the event.Space is limited. Please reserve your spot using registration link. We look forward to seeing you there!

Shane Koyczan - Performing Arts Trail
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a show by spoken word poet, writer and performer Shane Koyczan. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick. Here is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure it’s still in your chest. His work has become a staple in schools for both its impact and reach.Shane curates a kind of art gallery that displays sculptures of the human experience each time he speaks. Lauded for his sold-out live performances Koyczan has carved out his own artistic path and taken his work beyond the conventional. Shane may be best known for performing his poem, “We Are More,” during the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5-q6S8qJMQLearn more at his website https://www.shanekoyczan.com/home.120 minutes including 20 minute intermission.Individual Adult Ticket: $35.PLUS:• the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old• 2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.• New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.All tickets are assigned seating.All tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.Upcoming shows in the Performing Arts Trail series include:Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (double bill) : Tuesday April 18 2023 – Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affected the Japanese community today. The Yamabiko Taiko drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance on Japanese Taiko-style drums.Huu Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Huu Bac Quach and his quintet, based in Montreal, skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

"KYRRÐOGFRIÐUR" Solo Art Exhibition by Neal Panton
2023-03-29 - 2023-04-15 | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
March 29-April 15, 2023Art Gallery Kimberley, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BCIn the heart of Kimberley’s PlatzlOpening hours: Wed-Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. noon-4Solo art exhibition by Cranbrook artist Neal Panton:“KYRRÐOGFRIÐUR means Peace and Quiet in Icelandic. While travelling around Iceland I experienced an overwhelming silence. Iceland feels both timeless and secret. The Icelandic landscape has the unique ability to quiet the restless mind.”*We acknowledge that Kimberley (k̓ukamaʔnam) is within Ktunaxa ?amak?is, the traditional homelands of the Ktunaxa Nation.

LIFE OF PI
2023-03-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Life of Pi by Yann Martel, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti directed by Max Webster.
After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Filmed live in London’s West End for The National Theatre LIVE and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screen.
The National Theatre live is back and we are thrilled to present LIFE OF PI for 2 shows on Thursday March 30 2pm & 7pm. Tickets are on sale now here.
‘Puppetry, projection, and magic combine to stunning effect in a superlative stage adaptation.’ The Stage

Beyond the Legal Limit Theatrical Presentation with Music, Columbia Basin Tour
2023-03-30 19:30 - 2023-04-14 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | various locations
Pat Henman’s story of loss, grief and recovery captured in her 2021 critically acclaimed memoir Beyond the Legal Limit: Surviving a Crash with a Drunk Driver has been adapted for the stage with original music and songs. Developed during the pandemic with support from the Canada Council for the Arts, Echo Vocal Arts Alliance and the Nelson and District Credit Union, the 55 minute drama will star Pat Henman as the Narrator along with Rachel DeShon as the Singer, while the Musician role will be shared by two accomplished pianists, Robyn Lamb from Nelson and Sue Gould of Golden, BC. Beyond the Legal Limit, with original score and songs by Calgary based composer and Musical Director, Konrad Pluta and directed by Vancouver theatre actor, director and writer, Tracey Power, has had three successful streaming opportunities including the premier in April 2021 from the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, The Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail and in September of 2021 at the Rochester Keybank Fringe Festival in Rochester, New York. The tour in the Basin is supported in part by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. The cast is thrilled to be performing live this spring.There will be a Q & A following the performance and books will be available for sale and signing.The tour will cover the Langham Theatre, Kaslo March 30; Kicking Horse Culture, Golden, April 1; Taghum Hall, Taghum, April 6; Huntington Hills Community Centre, Calgary, Alberta, April 8; Kootenay River Secondary School Theatre, Creston, April 14. For ticket outlets and information please visit www.pathenman.comPhoto credit Electrify Photography

DEADLINE (EARLY BIRD): Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2023-03-31
Register now for the Columbia Basin Culture Tour if you’re an artist, or an organization or venue focused on arts, culture and heritage, anywhere in the Columbia Basin. Learn more at www.wkartscouncil.com/register-for-the-culture-tour.

Summer Youth Production Auditions
2023-04-01 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
It’s time to come out and audition for the Summer Youth Production at the Capitol Theatre. This year we are excited to be presenting Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical!

Met Opera FALSTAFF
2023-04-01 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Verdi’s Shakespearean comedy features a brilliant ensemble cast in Robert Carsen’s celebrated staging. Baritone Michael Volle sings his first Verdi role at the Met as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance. Reuniting after their acclaimed performances in the production’s 2019 run are soprano Ailyn Pérez as Alice Ford, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, and mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Mistress Quickly. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park and tenor Bogdan Volkov are the young couple Nannetta and Fenton, and Daniele Rustioni conducts.
The Met Opera production of FALSTAFF will have Trail’s own Kootenay Cannoli onsite, with her delicious cannoli’s for you enjoy! Take home kits will also be available.

Learn to Develop Your Own Film
2023-04-02 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Learn to Develop Your Own Film at the Revelstoke Visual Arts CentreWith Maxim B. VidricaireAre you sick of sending your film out of town to get developed? Learn how to do it yourself! This beginner friendly workshop is open to absolutely anyone who has a roll of film and some curiosity. Leave the class with your developed photos and the confidence to keep developing your own film.Who can take this class?This class is open to anyone aged 16+ who has a roll of film ready to develop. Each person will need to bring in one finished roll of 35mm colour film. Check your roll for a “C-41 process” label, this should be just fine for most Kodak and Fuji colour film. You don’t need to be a professional photographer or an artist. If you’re curious about the process and you’d like to learn, this class is for you.Can I learn how to develop my black and white film in this class?Unfortunately no. The process required to develop colour film and black and white film is quite different. If you’d like to learn how to develop black and white film let us know! We’re always looking to run more workshopsCost: $1559am – 11am then 5pm – 7pm, April 2This class is split into two halves as your film will need to hang dry throughout the day.Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson st.You’ll get:Plenty of one one one time with the instructor. It will only be you and one other person in your class.Your photos developed!The experience and knowledge to keep developing your own film.

Our Trust, Our Future
2023-04-03 - 2023-06-24 | various locations and online
Columbia Basin Trust will be travelling throughout the Columbia Basin region to meet with you, listen to your input and plan together for the future.
The Trust was established in 1995 to support efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being in this region. Its activities are guided by the Columbia Basin Management Plan, developed based on public input from residents.
The Trust is pleased to invite you to share your perspective on how we can realize a better future for this incredible region. Your input will help the Trust develop the next Columbia Basin Management Plan. We all have a stake in this as residents and that’s why we call this process Our Trust, Our Future.
Learn more about upcoming events in Basin communities as well as opportunities to engage with the Trust online at ourtrust.org/future.

Drop In Life Drawing
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Drop In Life DrawingWith Brett Mallon
These classes are open to absolutely anyone, regardless of experience or skill level. The only thing to note is that these are self directed classes, meaning the instructor is on site to facilitate rather than teach.Who:Ages 15+ are encouraged to join our semi-draped sessions, however undraped sessions are restricted to 18+What:A range of standard drawing materials will be available on the night, however if you’d like to work with your own materials you are more than welcome to bring those along.When:Weekly on Tuesday evenings, 6pm – 8pm April 4 – 25Class starts at 6pm sharp, please arrive early to get settled.April 4 | Undraped (18+)April 11 | Semi Draped (15+)April 18 | Undraped (18+)April 25 | Semi Draped (15+)Where:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, Main GalleryEnter through the main doors (front entrance)320 Wilson St, RevelstokeWhy:These self directed sessions are the perfect chance to practice your figurative drawing and do something a little different.Cost:Drop in, no bookings required$15 per sessionPay with cash or card at the door

Pysanky | Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop
2023-04-08 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Pysanky | Ukrainian Easter EggWith Heidi Hermanski
According to Ukrainian folklore the fate of the world depends upon the Pysanka. If, for any reason, this custom is abandoned, evil–in the shape of a giant serpent chained to a cliff– will overrun the world. Each year the serpent counts how many pysanky in the world has increased, the chains are tightened and good triumphs over evil for another year.This class will guide you through the wax-resist technique of dying eggs, similar to batik work done on fabric, using traditional Ukrainian folk designs.Open to youth and adults 12+No experience necessary$55 per personApril 8th, 11am – 3pm320 Wilson St. Side studio entrancewww.revelstokeartgallery.ca/education

DEADLINE: Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2023-04-15

Met Opera DER ROSENKAVALIER
2023-04-15 09:00 - 13:45 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss’s comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in her Met role debut as Octavian, and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as Baron Ochs, and Markus Brü ck is Sophie’s father, Faninal. Maestro Simone Young takes the podium to oversee Robert Carsen’s fin-de-siè cle staging.

Glass Mosaic Workshop: Part 1
2023-04-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Elkford Art Studio, Elkford
Learn how to make glass mosaic! You will create your own design for a 12” x 12” (or 12” x 16” if you have the time) composition using pattern or imagery. We will cut coloured sheet glass into tesserae that you will then puzzle together and glue into place. This class format allows for any amount of detail to be achieved. A basic design can be completed in this class time, but participants have over a week to work on a more complex design if desired (outside of class time, studio drop-in fee is included). All pieces will be grouted together on the last day of class. If you are travelling from out of town for this workshop, the whole project can be completed in one day, I can grout your project on the last day and get it to you afterwards!Suitable for all levels of experience, ages 16+*** All supplies are included! ***$140 per personDates: Saturday, April 15, 2023 10am-4pm (cut, arrange, and glue the glass in place)Tuesday, April 25, 2023 6-8pm (apply grout)

Steve Hill with Allensong
2023-04-16 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Edgewood, Edgewood
Allensong is opening for Quebec based, Maple Blues Award winner Steve Hill.

Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers: Performing Arts Trail
2023-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
The Performing Arts Trail series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you Sansei: The Storyteller. Written and Performed by Kunji Ikeda. Produced by Cloudsway Dance Theatre.It may seem as though a light-hearted look at the Japanese Internment isn’t possible until you hear Kunji Ikeda say, “If the Japanese Internment of WWII didn’t happen, I wouldn’t be alive.”Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affected the Japanese community today.Kunji Ikeda investigates the social climates and hardships that affected the Ikeda family after they were labeled enemy aliens after the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor triggered the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese-Canadians.In a tale that is both illuminating and profoundly personal, Sansei: The Storyteller weaves together dance, narrative, historical audio, and recorded family recollections in a moving work that CBC hailed as both “timely” and “uniquely beautiful.”Ikeda conveys his grandparents’ emigration from Japan to British Columbia, where his grandfather was a successful fisherman in Steveston, B.C. Then, in vivid contrast, his stories follow his family’s incarceration as his grandmother, father and uncle were held at Rosebery, an internment camp outside New Denver, while his grandfather was sent to live and work in a road camp to build the Hope-Princeton Highway.With compassion and unexpected humour, Kunji Mark Ikeda shares his discovery of where he came from, how his family navigated their histories, and how the rampant racism of past generations has affected the Japanese community today.The silver lining? If not for the internment, Ikeda wouldn’t be here to tell this story today…Created and performed by Kunji Ikeda.Creator/performer Ikeda “dances and says more with the movement of his fingers than many actors do with reams of dialogue” (Calgary Herald). The artistic director of Calgary’s Cloudsway Dance Theatre, Ikeda’s moving multi-disciplinary works inventively combine story, imagination, and choreography.Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/tJBU7pDNEKs.“A tale of profound historical impact. Sansei is storytelling at it’s finest; sophisticated, meaningful, moving, and humorous.” – Laurie Fife, Ottawa Storytellers Society“He’s a terrific stage presence… a natural-born storyteller. The agony and ambiguity of the Japanese Internment comes out as much in his dance as it does in his words.” – Stephen Hunt, Calgary HeraldAwards:Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama (Nominated) – Betty Mitchell Award 2019Outstanding Choreography (Nominated) – Betty Mitchell Award 2019Best Solo Performance (Nominated) – Calgary Critter Awards 2015Best of Fest (Winner) – Calgary International Fringe Festival 2014The Yamabiko Taiko drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance! Founded in 2003 in Kelowna, BC, Canada Yamabiko (meaning ‘Mountain Echo’ in Japanese) Taiko began with very humble and simple desires: purely to enjoy and play Japanese Taiko-style drums and be lost in their power and grace. Starting with homemade instruments made from packing tape and cut-to-size sewer pipes they began to gather in the basement of a member’s house.Today, Yamabiko Taiko has evolved into a regularly performing group and practices have moved to the basement of the Kelowna Buddhist Temple.55-60 min Sansei Storyteller show followed by 30 min Taiko Drummers performanceIndividual Adult Ticket: $30.00.PLUS:• the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old• 2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.• New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.All tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.Last Performing Arts Trail series show:Huu-Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Huu Bac Quach and his quintet, based in Montreal, skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

Nelson Choral Singers concert
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson
The Nelson Choral Singers present their spring concert on Wednesday April 19th, 7 PM at the Nelson United Church. The theme is “The Wonders of Childhood” — from lullabies for sleeping babies, to dancing and pure imagination, to the sadness of grown-up sons and daughters leaving home and moving to the city. Beautiful choral music that touches the heart.Kathleen Neudorf directs the choir, and the accompanist is Christoph Martens. Special guest Noemi Kiss is the soprano soloist, and she and Neudorf also perform several duets. Tickets are $15 at the door; $10 for children under 12.
