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Alanda Greene’s book The Impermanence of Broccoli and Other Lessons from the Garden will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves wondering about the inter-relatedness of life and how that understanding can meet the global crisis. Greene believes that the skills to build a sustainable future can be found in the garden. She will read from […]
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with supportive and themed topics that allow for participants to develop their own visual identity. Instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, focuses on a process-based practice, so she will help encourage members to experiment, research and make mistakes, leading to new and exciting outcomes as the year progresses. When: Thursdays […]
Hailing from Montreal Canada, and raised in the mountains of BC, Lila Gray portrays the melodramatic emotions of a 21st century teen through her heartfelt lyrics and ambition.This young artist found her passion, and eternal love for music at the tender age of 5 when she started her classical training through cello. Since then, Lila […]
Amor De Cosmos: A Delusional Musical revolves around British Columbia's infamous and astonishing premier, a man by the name of Amor De Cosmos. The script is written in iambic pentameter and is a one-person production; it also features original lyrics and score by the award-winning Canadian musician, Lindsey Walker. The show has been staged at the Toronto and […]
As Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting nears its end, we are coming together for a series of beading workshops with Nelson Museum Educator Lesley Garlow. Youth workshops are Fridays, October 13 & 20, from 4-5:30pm. These workshops are FREE and all materials are supplied.
As Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting comes to a close on October 21, join artists Ruth and Theo Jean Cuthand for an artist talk on Friday evening at the Nelson Museum. Share in discussion of topics related to mental health, expression through art, the power of family and kinship, and much more. This is a FREE event […]
A favourite of many concert goers, the Goldberg Variations are emblematic of keyboard virtuosity, rich expression, and hardcore classical interpretation. In her trademark, tongue-in-cheek style, Sarah offers a short introduction to this marvelous and intense piece before playing the full work.
Heading back to where it all began, the Cromoli Brothers will be appearing for 3 NIGHTS ONLY! Written and performed by Lucas Myers and featuring all new material as well as Cromoli Classics like Dear Mary, I’m in a Gang Now, Nude Beach and Heaven’s Gate Webcam, the Cromoli Brothers walk that fine line […]
Jake Heggie’s powerful work has its highly anticipated Met premiere in a new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of its subject with Heggie’s poignant music and a libretto by Tony and Emmy […]
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 […]
Walk me to the Corner, is an evening to discover and celebrate the vast works of Cranbrook's own legendary Brent Carver. Born and raised in Cranbrook, Brent got his start in the Mount Baker theatre department under the tutelage of Paul Kershaw. He developed a lifelong passion for the performing arts, advancing to the world […]
October 21st, Saturday 7:30pm Capitol Theater, Nelson BC Strings Attached, features music from Shawn Fisher & Fiona Armstrong, two classically trained stringed instrumentalists that bring you violin and cello like you’ve not heard before. Combining modern technology and their own unique styles, they individually create layers of spatial and ethereal dreamscape sounds that cause you […]