West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Rotary Carol Fest
2023-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
Admission by Donation at the Door – Proceeds to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund.
General Admission – no reserved seating.
Get into the festive spirit! Trail Rotary Club’s annual Carol Fest is back!
The carol concert is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund and features several local choirs including the St. Michael’s School Choir, Trail Harmony Choir, Kootenay Women’s Ensemble, Rossland Glee, the Salvation Army Choir AND the Trail Maple Leaf Band.
Doors open at 7:00. The Maple Leaf Band will play for the arriving audience starting at 7:15 pm and choir performances will begin at 7:30 pm. Join the Trail Maple Leaf Band in caroling in between choir performances.
Entry is by Donation at the door.
So many talented groups give freely of their time bringing their beautiful voices and talents to entertain and get us into the Christmas spirit. Join them for a lovely, heart-warming evening at The Bailey Theatre! See you there!
First set 60 min – Second set 50 minutes – 15 minute intermission. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Concession available during intermission – cash only.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2023-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | 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!

Choral concert “Let it Shine”
2023-12-10 14:00 - 2023-12-11 16:00, 2023-12-10 14:00, 2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Let it Shine: Two choirs, one big beautiful concert
Nelson Choral Singers and Cottonwood Singers
Choir directors Kathleen Neudorf (Nelson Choral Singers) and Noémi Kiss (Cottonwood Singers) join forces to create one big beautiful choral celebration: “Let It Shine.” Two local choirs, some 75 singers, a jazz trio, and a whole lot of joyful sound.
Performances are Saturday December 9th at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 10th at 2 pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Tickets are available from the Capitol Theatre box office or online: $22 ($17 for children 12 & under).

Choral concert “Let it Shine”
2023-12-10 14:00 - 2023-12-11 16:00, 2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Two local choirs — Nelson Choral Singers and Cottonwood Singers — join forces for a big beautiful choral celebration. Directed by Kathleen Neudorf and Noémi Kiss, with Christoph Martens on piano and some of Nelson’s finest jazz musicians: Dave Restivo, Steve Parish, Rob Fahie and vocal soloist Aryn Sheriff. Two performances at the Capitol Theatre: Saturday December 9, 7:30 pm and Sunday December 10, 2 pm.

DEFIED
2023-12-09 20:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Sat Dec 9th noon – 4pm
featruing djs EMERENCZ and PROPHET and performers VIVIAN BRASS, LUNA VERONICA MYSTIC and SHY TIGER with special guest AURLIEN SUDAN on violin.
Tickets start at $18
DEFIED.CA

Holiday Around The World
2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Come join the Twin Rivers Community Choir and Rossland Glee Club for an evening of music and song! Dec. 8th & 9th. 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 4K2. Concessions available.
Advance tickets available (cash only) at Mountain High Lighting in Castlegar, and Bear Country Kitchen in Rossland.
$15 Adults / $10 Students.
Tickets also available at the door. Doors open 6:15pm.

Langham Presents: Music & Movement Live in Theatre
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Join us for an incredible live performance fusing music & dance at The Langham theatre featuring local violinist Natasha Hall and dancers Slava Doval & Acacia Schachte.
“Experience the magic as extraordinary dancers and masterful violinist come together on stage, creating a mesmerizing fusion of movement and music that will leave you spellbound.”
Sure to be a night you won’t forget! Tickets $20 available at Sunnyside & Willow in Kaslo or email langham@netidea.com to reserve your ticket at the door.

Marché de Noël (Christmas Market) at L&C French Bakery
2023-12-09 16:00 - 20:00 | L&C French Bakery, 711 Radio Avenue, Nelson, V1L 3L2, Canada
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at our French Bakery! In our inaugural “Marché de Noël” on Saturday, December 9th, from 4 to 8 PM, we’re not just celebrating; we’re indulging in a European extravaganza with fantastic unique vendors! Picture this: mulled wine, apple chai cider, and sizzling raclette – all served with a sprinkle of Nelson charm. Plus, a special kid coloring table for our young connoisseurs.

Local Kids Book Reading & Signing
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Goldrush Book Store, 2063 Washington Street, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
New Local Interest Kids Story Book, “Follow Me to the Golden Tree” Book Reading & Signing. Local authors, photographers and publishers, Lucas and Ginia Jmieff will be at the Goldrush Bookstore in Rossland on Saturday, December 9 from 1 pm – 3pm to read and sign their new kids book. Bonus book signing includes their first publication, “Kootenay Escapes”, a photographic coffee table book that features 36 of the West Kootenay’s spectacular destinations.

Argenta Yuletide Market
2023-12-09 12:00 - 19:30 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
Come for the market, stay for the square dance! Experience some holiday cheer & delicious food with the folks of Argenta on Dec. 9th, at the Argenta Hall. Vendor’s market from noon – 5pm, with a bonfire & square dance to follow.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Met Opera: Florencia En El Amazonas
2023-12-09 09:55 - 13:30 | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Sung in Spanish and inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera focuses on an opera diva, Florencia Grimaldi, who returns to her native Brazil to perform and search for her lost lover, who has vanished into the jungle.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

THE LATIN LOVERS
2023-12-08 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Fri, Dec 8, 8:00 p.m. PST, At The Royal in Nelson
It’s the start of the ski season!
What better way to celebrate then with some warm weather music!

Bordertown Cafe – Freezing Point Play Reading Series
2023-12-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series

Bordertown Cafe
by Kelly Rebar
Directed by Pat Henman

Featuring:
Scott Thorp
Sydney Black
Don Thompson
Dorothy Dalba

Friday, December 8th
7:30pm
Nelson United Church
10$ donation at the door

What exactly is a play reading?

A play reading is the most basic version of a play. Actors deliver their lines directly from the script with minimal direction and movement, but in character and with gusto. There are no technical elements such as props, costumes or lighting, but someone reads the stage directions aloud to give the audience the context for each scene.

(from What’s a Play Reading and Why is it Cool? By Andrew Kleindon)

Hot Club Swing Trio
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall Presents Hot Club Swing Trio featuring Don Macdonald on violin, Paul Landsberg on guitar, and Doug Stephenson on bass. This acoustic trio explores music from Django Reinhardt to Leonard Cohen, Sting, and different corners of the globe. Improvisation is a large part of this trio show as they freely interpret music from the 1930’s to present, making each performance a unique experience.

Continuum
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Continuum – CAPITOL SEASON
Adult $35
30 and Under $31.50
Artists Natasha Hall (Violin), Slava Doval (Dancer) and Acacia Schachte (Dancer)
Classical violinist Natasha Hall and movement artists Acacia Schachte and Slava Doval team up to offer a unique collaboration in music and dance. Experience the mesmerizing and expressive dance as you journey through Bach’s great Partita No. 2 in D Minor for solo violin. Then, enjoy Ysaye’s dynamic and elegant Sonata No. 4 in A Minor as your eyes delight in an original interpretation of the music through dance. To conclude the program, all three artists take to the stage together for Kreisler’s Recitativo and Scherzo.

Continuum
2023-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join classical violinist Natasha Hall and contemporary dancers Acacia Schachte and Slava Doval for a multisensory art experience at the Capitol Theatre! For this concert, contemporary dance is choreographed to a solo violin program including Bach’s Partita No. 2 in D Minor, Ysaye’s Sonata No. 4 in E Minor and Kresiler’s Recitativo and Scherzo.

SETTING THE SCENE w/ SHIRAZE DEVILLE & ONEZIE PARADE
2023-12-07 20:00 - 23:30 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Thurs Dec 7th 8pm at The Royal in Nelson
Experience a fusion of talk and tunes on ‘Setting the Vibe’ Host Shiraz DeVille delves into the musical journey of Onezie Parade- discussing their fresh sound, latest tracks and the band’s evolution.
FREE

Make Holiday Cards at the Nelson Museum
2023-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Put that special touch on your holiday cards by making your own! Join us for a FREE papercraft workshop with Jenine Lillian at the Museum on Thursday, December 7 from 5-7pm. Materials provided but you are encouraged to bring your own inspiration! No registration required.

Visual Exploration Club – Preteen (11-14)
2023-12-07 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration:
Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7
Winter session: Jan 18-May 23
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Annual NDCU Members Sale @ the Nelson Museum
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-09 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Show your Nelson & District Credit Union member card and receive 20% off everything in the Nelson Museum Shop! Pick up some one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, a stunning new painting, or a heap of stocking stuffers – with over 100 artists represented, shopping local has never been easier!

Visual Exploration Club – Youth (7-10)
2023-12-06 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly 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:
Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6
Winter session: Jan 17-May 22
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $150 for 17 classes (September – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Tea & Textiles
2023-12-06 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.

Christmas Concert with Nelson Community Band
2023-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Nelson First Baptist Church, 611 5th Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 2X1, Canada
Dec 5, 7:30 pm. Start the Christmas season with the warm concert band sounds of classical music and Christmas carols. Special guests the brass chorale Weinachtsmarktblechmusikanten.
Nelson First Baptist Church, 611 5th st.

The Prince and The Pauper
2023-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
The Prince and the Pauper: 34th Annual Pantomime
Tickets
Adult $20
30 and Under $12
Family of 4 $50
Or choose the “Pay It Forward” ticket option to purchase your seat. This option will add the cost of an additional ticket which supports the Capitol’s ticket voucher program.
What happens when you step into someone else’s shoes, or trade hats for the day? Join us to find out in a fun take on a classic tale: The Prince and The Pauper-Panto style!
