West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Here on the Flight Path
2024-02-02 19:30 - 2024-02-17 22:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Studio Stage Door, 11 11th Ave. S., Cranbrook
Cranbrook Community Theatre presents ‘Here on the Flight Path’ by Norm Foster, directed by Peter Schalk.‘Here on the Flight Path’ is about Laughter, Love, Loss, and Life.February 2, 3, 8-11*, 14-17, 2024Tickets $25 eachMembers & Students $20Students use code: STU-5 at the check out pageWhat is believed to be the playwright’s most brilliant comedy has inspired Director/Producer Peter Schalk to take on the only male role, ‘John Cummings’, a writer who has a regular column in the local paper entitled “Cummings and Goings” which he finds particularly clever. A recently divorced Cummings has his interest, and perhaps also his desire, piqued by three successive female neighbours. ‘Fay’, a high-end call girl, who is more fit, mentally astute, and determined than Cummings could ever hope to be; ‘Angel’, a young woman pursuing her dream of breaking into musicals; and ‘Gwen’, a driving instructor from Vancouver who has left her husband. All three female characters are portrayed by Elena Hark, making each performance an incredible and memorable live theatre experience!Audiences will howl with laughter as the story reveals many humorous layers such as the uniformity in Cummings’ approach as he encounters each of his new neighbours and his attempts to adjust his approach to suit the personality of each woman. The contrast of the three women is also comedic – the worldly-wise Fay versus the naive Angel versus the emotional and confused Gwen
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Here on the Flight Path
2024-02-02 19:30 - 2024-02-17 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Studio Stage Door, 11 11th Ave. S., Cranbrook
Live theatre proudly presented by Cranbrook Community Theatre at the Studio Stage Door, 11 11th Ave. S. in Cranbrook. “Here on the Flight Path” by Norm Foster, is a delightful comedy directed and produced by Peter Schalk. This story follows John’s quest for a peaceful life in his apartment, which is constantly interrupted by the arrival of three distinct women next door. Through encounters with Fay, Angel, and Gwen, John undergoes unexpected personal growth and learns valuable lessons that he never anticipated.*Audience is invited to the Opening Night Gala Friday February 2nd, 2024 to meet the cast & crew.Show runs Feb. 2, 3, 8-11*, 14-17Performances start at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) except for the *matinee on Feb.11th which starts at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm)Tickets $20 each at www.cranbrookcommunitytheatre.com

Live Paint Demo with Sab Curtis
2024-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join Sab Curtis and the VISAC Gallery at The Josie Hotel for a Live Paint Demo.

Held in the atrium foyer, Sab will be painting from 4:00pm-6:00pm on February 2, 2024. This coincides with the Canadian Open Freeride Championships.

Some of Sab’s paintings will be for sale, as well as calendars.

Spotlight: Live Music Series
2024-02-01 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | 601 1st Ave, Fernie BC
February 1st, 8-10pm$15 TicketsBring your friends for a fun evening out with the Arts Station bar! Support local performers & have fun doing it! Doors at 7pm, show begins promptly at 8pm.February Spotlight will feature:MaddisunChelle Power Sami ValavaaraSadie Rosgen Dan Gordon

Fernie Art Streak Gallery Show and Celebration
2024-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | 601 1st Ave, Fernie BC
Join us to celebrate another year of #FERNIEARTSTREAK! Fernie Art Streak is an annual project where artists are invited to draw, paint or create inspired by daily prompts in January. Our gallery will be completely full of new works inspired by the prompts! Many of the pieces will be for sale. Show up to support your community & the local arts scene!

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
2024-02-01 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

"Kootenay Creatures" - Open Adjudicated Art Exhibition
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-25 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Coming up in February 2024: Open Adjudicated Art Exhibition celebrating visual art and “Kootenay Creatures” | February 1 – 25, 2024As Kimberley | k̓ukamaʔnam is within Ktunaxa ?amak?is, the traditional homelands of the Ktunaxa Nation, we would like to encourage all curious souls to read about and/or listen to the captivating Creation Story of the Ktunaxa Nation in the hope that it will inspire you! Anyone can enter up to 3 artworks in any mediumEntry fees are as follows: 1 artwork $45, 2 artworks $70, 3 artworks $90Find more information and the entry form here: artgallerykimberley.com/blog. Deadline for entry and artworks: Sunday, January 21, 2024What’s in it for YOU?1. The awesome experience of being part of this celebration of “Kootenay Creatures” with other artists and art collectors.2. A guaranteed spot for your artwork(s) in the online gallery for a month.3. A guaranteed spot for your artwork(s) in the web shop for a month.4. Exposure on our website, in our newsletter, on social media, on the radio, in local newspapers, at the opening reception, and in the art gallery for a month.5. A chance at winning the $100 (minimum) Inspiration Award (selected by draw from not-shortlisted artworks).6. A chance at having your artwork(s) selected to be showcased at Art Gallery Kimberley in a high traffic location in Kimberley’s Platzl for a month.7. A chance at having your artwork(s) short-listed for the Kootenay Art Prize.8. A chance at winning the $500 (minimum) Kootenay Art Prize (selected by draw from shortlist).9. Added value to your CV.10. An invitation to the opening reception. Number of artworks selected to be showcased in the art gallery: 20-25 depending on dimensions. Minimum number of entries: 20. Number of artworks to be shortlisted: 10. Kootenay Art Prize min. $500, Inspiration Award min. $100.All entry fees are non-refundable.

Tamar Ilana and Ventanas concert
2024-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall presents the six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble Tamar Ilana and Ventanas. These four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominees perform in more than 20 languages as they interweave flamenco, Sephardic and Balkan music, and their own original compositions. For more information or for tickets go to taghumhall.ca or at Eddy Music or taghum Shell.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-01-31 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!

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-01-31 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and 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: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

Snowed in Comedy Tour 2024
2024-01-30 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Snowed in Comedy Tour 2024
Tickets: $50 plus fees
Senior: $40 plus fees
The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story,
celebrating its fifteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy
tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still
dominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian
comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it
by touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year. The tour
has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The tour has
received numerous standing ovations.
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show
with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone.
Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off
winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee,
Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70
appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy
show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of
Laughs”.
Erica Sigurdson
70+ appearances on the Debaters
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Just for Laughs
Halifax Comedy Festival
Pete Zedlacher
6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up
Winner of Sirius XM’s Top Comic
8 appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival
Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Dan Quinn
Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs
Opened for Rob Schneider, Russell Peters
Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival
TV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network
Paul Myrehaug
CBC’s the Debaters
$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner
Just For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV

Tamar llana and Ventanas at For-rest Retreat
2024-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | For-rest Retreat, 8960 British Columbia 6, Salmo, V0G 1Z0, Canada
Join us in the yurt at For-rest Retreat on July 30th at 7:30pm.
Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana (Jewish-Indigenous) and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions.

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-01-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
2024-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
This 6 piece all-star world music ensemble from Toronto is fronted by powerhouse Jewish-indigenous vocalist/dancer Tamar Ilana. They will transport you into the Mediterranean world of Flamenco and Gypsy music and waken memories of love and passion. Please join us for this extraordinary concert at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay. Tickets are sold in advance at the Crawford Bay Market and on our website artconnect.cc.

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
2024-01-29 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a six-piece Toronto-based world music ensemble fronted by powerhouse vocalist and dancer Tamar Ilana and featuring the city’s finest world musicians. Drawing inspiration from such legendary artists as the Silk Road Ensemble, Paco de Lucía, and Yasmin Levy, they reimagine Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves, and mix contemporary interpretations of ancient ballads with original compositions.

Rewired by Sab Curtis
2024-01-29 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Exhibition Opening Date: January 29, 2024
Artist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2, 2024 at 4PM
Artist Talk @ VISAC: February 10, 2024 at 3 PM. Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided.
Exhibition Closing Date: March 7, 2024
Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm

Artist Statement
“My adventures mold me and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury, and it continues to immerse me in what I love most.”

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas
2024-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Live at The Langham! Join us on Sunday January 28th at 7:00 pm for a night of live music with Tamar Ilana & Ventanas fresh off their international tour. Tickets $25 at Sunnyside or Willow or email langham@netidea.com to reserve.

The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 3
2024-01-27 19:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
We’re back for Round 3 of ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’!!!
For our first event in 2024 we will have 6 new local artists up on stage doing their thing!
If you haven’t caught a Throwdown before this is how it plays out.
Two heats of three artists will take to the stage throughout the night and will have one hour to create their masterpiece. They will have the options of using a canvas provided but really its pretty open forum for whatever they want to create. After the hour is up, you (the crowd) will judge your favorite and the winner will go through to the grand final in March for some major prizes.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase with your chance to win the art pieces created on the night with all money raised going STRAIGHT TO THE ARTISTS!!!!
There will also be some interactive fun and your favorite DJ – Mr Paradise spinning some phat beats.
It’s fun, it’s silly and it’s out right incredible watching the artists do their thing so get around it. No table bookings so if you want a seat get there early. It will be busy.
Our artists for Round 2 will be………
Erin Shuttleworth
Alden Bothamley
Pippa Kane
Kat Wright
LAra De GArie
Hannah Leslie
Thanks to our sponsors and donors
Paradise Painters
The Royal
Oso Negro
Beauties
Ripping Giraffe
Urban Legends
Buddys Place
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
Nelson District Arts Council
Whitewater Ski Resort
Mallards Sports
Nelson Farmers Supply
Kootenay Co-Op
Big ups Nelly
Catcha at the Throwdown.
xx Mr Paradise

Rossland Winter Carnival at the Museum
2024-01-27 10:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’re celebrating Rossland Winter Carnival with outdoor, family-friendly activities all weekend!
Drop by the museum between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, January 27-28th to get lost in our snow maze, enter our annual snowman-building competition, test your daring on our toboggan run, sip a hot drink, savour some maple taffy, and soak up the warmth of our campfire!
Entry by donation all weekend.

More info and full schedule: www.rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/carnival

Family Literacy Day at the Nelson Museum
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Ginia Jmieff will be visiting the Museum and reading her latest book ‘Follow Me to the Golden Tree’ and other great children’s titles for Family Literacy Day! This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration is required.

Met Opera: Carmen
2024-01-27 09:55 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of one of opera’s most popular works. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, reinvigorating the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to the present day, amid a band of human traffickers. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the touchstone role of the irresistible femme fatale, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the devoted Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Neon Steve w/Pineo & Loeb Live At Bloom Nightclub
2024-01-26 22:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Bloom Nightclub, in Nelson, Presents
Pleasensations Set
Starring:
Neon Steve

Special Guests
Pineo & Loeb
Rowly
Friday January 26th 10pm till 2am
19+

Neon Steve Pleasensations
2024-01-26 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Neon Steve – Performing Pleasensations
With Special Guests:
Pineo & Loeb
Rowly

THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN
2024-01-26 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
It’s an art battle with two rounds featuring three artists at a time going head to head with one hour to create a piece of art! The crowd votes and raffle tickets can be bought to support the artists and win the pieces made that night!
Brought to you by Paradise Painting!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2023
2024-01-26 19:00 - 2024-01-27 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
3-DAY PASS – LIMITED AVAILABILITY – CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT (250)352-6363 TO BOOK – $63. Single Night Ticket – $26
Online ticket sales commence Nov. 1 at 9:00am
The Capitol Theatre, Nelson B.C
7:00 PM each day

Blizzard Festival
2024-01-25 19:30 - 2024-01-27 00:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland, Rossland, British Columbia
Blizzard Music Fest runs annually, the last weekend of January. This year’s festival starts on January 25th and runs through until January 28th. Blizzard will be taking place at multiple locations around the lovely city of Rossland. Check their Facebook for updates!
Get your ticket and more info here.

Mariel Buckley Duo
2024-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
Trail & District Arts Council and Blizzard Music Festival present country/alt-folk singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Unapologetically genuine, wry, and soft-hearted – Mariel Buckley aims to find herself squarely on the fringes: singing and writing songs for the underdog.
Her candor and magnetic live show have been charming listeners across North America with some impressive accolades on the way, including Roots Artist of the Year (Western Canadian Music Awards, 2019), and taking home the grand prize of $100,000 from the year long Project Wild commercial radio artist contest.

Artist Talk with Carol Wallace
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join Carol Wallace for the launch of the Give or Take a Few Million Years exhibition catalogue, and for an artist talk. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited.
Give or Take a Few Million Years invites the viewer to experience a visual anthology of stories found in the rocks. Geologic imagery is stitched and inked on layers of silk organza, magnified minerals of local bedrock are projected onto the gallery wall, biomorphic shapes are sculpted onto fractured rock, and ink drawings remind us that a rock is much more than its exterior surface.

Robbie Burns Night
2024-01-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall’s perennially-popular Robbie Burns Night celebrates the Bard with bagpipes, haggis and fun for auld folk and bairns and everyone in between. This free event requires only the contribution of a bit-o-scran—a potluck dish—and yer fine auld selves.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-01-25 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.
