West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

The Barra MacNeils
2022-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
Trail & District Arts Council & Kootenay Concert Connection presentThe Barra MacNeils – An East Coast ChristmasA highly entertaining musical potpourri that blends traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas. Fans can look forward to classic favourites including “O Holy Night”, “Ave Maria”, “Christmas in Killarney” and “Auld Lang Syne”, where a rousing chorus may be followed by a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad, then a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals accompanied by step-dancing revelry.Based in Cape Breton, The Barra MacNeils have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship for nearly three decades. This family group features Kyle (vocals, guitar, violin, mandolin), Lucy (vocals, bodhran, Celtic harp, fiddle, stepdancing), Sheumas (keyboards, piano, bodhran, fiddle, bouzouki, vocals), Stewart (vocals, accordion, tin whistle, flute, bouzouki, guitar, stepdancing), Boyd (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo, percussion, stepdancing) and Jamie Gatti (bass). Check out The Barra MacNeils on their website https://barramacneils.com.So, join the Barra MacNeils this Christmas for their own spin on traditional seasonal fare, along with entertaining stories and new musical twists for a delightful seasonal celebration!Reserved seating. All tickets $48.50Two sets witih 20 minute intermission. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Tickets can be picked up at the door on show night. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm until June 30th. Box office summer hours for July & August are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 12-4 pm.The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas is presented by the Trail & District Arts Council and Kootenay Concert Connection, with support from 99.3 The Goat and 103.5 The Bridge.

Candy Bones Theatre: Ideas Bobert
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
From award winning creator Candice Roberts comes the heart fluttering physical comedy Ideas Bobert. Bobert is a silent character, a la Charlie Chaplin, who has a little red bird for a heart. His story asks us, what happens if we are to deny our deepest dreams and desires? Teetering on the brink of absolute failure, love-sick Bobert discovers his heart to be more important than he knew.With vintage silent film styling, shadow puppetry, stop motion animation projections, tap dance and vintage music, the world of Ideas Bobert is rich with magic and creativity. Filled with preposterous situations and dreamy surrealism, the show is like Ginger Rogers meets Mr. Bean on the Muppet show, as Ideas Bobert dances with the hilarious and absurd.“Charming and skillfully performed. Putting Ideas Bobert on your list would be a good idea!” ★★★★ –CBC“Ideas Bobert is a leap into a silent-movie that you will be very reluctant to ever leave. Heartwarming and hilarious, inventive and inspiring. Truly the kind of theatre magic you can never plan for but only hope for, and will leave you with your eyes popping and your heart flying high.”– Kevin Reid, The VisitoriumWatch the trailer https://youtu.be/CsEKPpUnVXE.Learn more about Candy Bones (Candice Roberts) here https://candy-bones.com.Ideas Bobert is whimsy and fiction, but for its creator Candice Roberts, it resonates with her truth. Common amongst many comedy artists, Candice has struggled with anxiety and depression. She claims that clown school saved her life. For her, the art of clowning encompasses such fundamental life-skills as connection with oneself and community, creative communication and of becoming comfortable in the discomfort that is the unknown.Clowning for her celebrates the multi-facets of what it means to be human. It is the investigation of what is absurd or confounding about ourselves and society. It is the sharing of vulnerability and honesty and the dissolving of shame through exposure. Through Ideas Bobert, she hopes to inspire a deep belly laugh, a tender tear and a reminder of how important it is to listen with our hearts and to be in touch with our creative selves.Candy Bones Theatre has toured all over North American with her award winning solo shows. She specializes in original immersive theatrical productions and creativity education. She ​brings her passion for interweaving artistic disciplines such as physical theatre, music, mask, puppetry, clown and dance to create stories that explore the humour, the heartbreak, the trials and the tribulations of being a human in this world.This is a 45-minute family show best suited to kids 4-11 years of age and their families. No Intermission. Reserved Seating. Individual tickets (ALL AGES) are $15, or buy a three-show Family Series pass for $30. To purchase a Family Series pass, return to the bailey.ca home page,click on the ‘SERIES’ link at the top of the page and select ‘2022-23 Family Series’ from the drop down menu. Regular tickets and Series Passes can also be purchased by visiting our box offfice or by calling 250-368-9669.Photo credit: Kristine Cofsky.Also in the TECK Family Series:Body Positive Bollywood with Karima Essa on Saturday February 11, 2023 – Three-time Canadian National Dance champion, Karima Essa is Vancouver’s very own Bollywood star. An incredibly charismatic and passionate performer, choreographer and instructor, she has entertained diverse audiences across Canada and been a finalist on “Bollywood Star” in Mumbai. Karima focuses on celebrating body positivity in dance while showcasing Bollywood dance as a fun cultural art form, teaching the audience the basics.Alex Zerbe: The Zaniac on Sunday March 5, 2023 – When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? Alex Zerbe beatboxes, juggles, dances, sings, and performs magic, as he zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. A self-described “human cartoon,” his show is super entertaining for the kids, for teens and adults.The TECK Family Series is sponsored by TECK Trail Operations. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and South Kootenay Tourism. This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

Moving Online: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Digital Event
2022-11-19 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
VIEW THE RECORDING.

This fall, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council is hosting a series of workshops to help you effectively showcase your creative work and build a more sustainable practice.

Between safety concerns, regional accessibility and the ease of incorporating multimedia, there are plenty of reasons to consider transitioning your next event to an online format. What do you need to consider when you’re hosting a virtual audience? Join Sydney Black, Executive Director of the Nelson and District Arts Council, for top tips to bring your next event online.

This event is free and takes place virtually on Saturday, November 19 at 1 p.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Mountain.

Note: The event will be recorded and shared to the public on this website. To learn when the recording is available, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter.

Black Umfolosi LIVE
2022-11-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Valemount Community Theatre, Valemount
Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring self taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group Black Umfolosi. Originally from Zimbabwe this act will open your eyes to an entirely new world of song and dance.

REVY.Live | Begonia
2022-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave, Revelstoke
Begonia’s Alexa Dirks has never been able to fit into the box of being a “conventional woman”. “I’m loud, I’m awkward and I’ve always taken up space. I’ve done things my whole life that some people would tell me weren’t appropriate ‘for a girl’.” That narrative that once tore Dirks down is now what empowers her to take charge of her own story, in her own way.The Winnipeg-based Dirks is a Juno Award winner with her former group Chic Gamine. While she thrived off of the collaboration, once the band broke up she knew she was ready to go solo. Even though she was terrified to go out on her own, that feeling was a fundamental factor to positively reinforce that the path she was on was the correct one. As Begonia, Dirks is bold, brazen with her florid, surprising pop that is tempered with sensitivity and wisdom. Dirks’ first solo output with her 2017 debut EP, Lady in Mind, was well-received, being listed on NPR’s 10 Artists You Need To Know in 2017 and “Juniper” reached #1 on the CBC Music Charts in 2017. Noisey wrote that, “Begonia has one of Canada’s most extraordinary voices, and thankfully she uses it to obliterate the misery from this world one live performance at a time.”

Know Your Worth: Pricing Your Artistic Work
2022-11-16 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
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This fall, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council is hosting a series of workshops to help you effectively showcase your creative work and build a more sustainable practice.

From ticket prices at the box office to festival presentation fees, it can be hard to know how the value of your work stacks up against similar offerings in the cultural marketplace. Hear from arts advocates from a range of disciplines about how to fairly price your work, and learn about the role of industry standards in fostering a culture of decent work.

Join facilitator Ingrid Love, along with:

Randy Duniz, Director of Communications, Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
Miah Shull Olmsted, Board Member, CARFAC BC
August Murphy-King, General Manager, Canadian League of Composers.

This session is free and open to all; however, the discussion will be geared toward early career artists. It takes place virtually on Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m. Pacific / 7 p.m. Mountain.

Note: The event will be recorded and shared to the public on this website. To learn when the recording is available, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter.

Sketching the Gallery
2022-11-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Sketching the Gallery at the Nelson Museum’s ‘Back on ‘Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Youth (7-13) join artist Erin Shuttleworth on Wednesday, Nov 9th & 16th from 4- 5:30pm. These sessions are free and you can attend either or both sessions. Sketching material supplied.
Pre-registration is required: email programs@nelsonmuseum.ca. Instructors will give directions on perspective, subject choice, artistic eye, and style.

Sketching the Gallery
2022-11-15 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Sketching the Gallery: Bring your sketchbooks and join artist Martha Stokoe to the Nelson Museum’s ‘Back on ‘Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Event is FREE.
Tuesday, Nov 15th & 22nd. You can attend either or both sessions.
Pre-registration required: email programs@touchstonesnelson.ca.
Martha will give directions on perspective, subject choice, artistic eye, and style.

A Play on Birds Art Exhibit
2022-11-14 - 2022-12-31 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Don Konrad considers himself a cartoonist at heart. He’s been sketching and painting since elementary school, taking his inspiration from nature, people and his life experiences. Birders and art-lovers alike will enjoy Konrad’s whimsical bird artwork now on display at the Nelson Public Library.

After many decades of creating art, Don Konrad still has a sense of wonder about the power of imagination in creating images. “I’ve always been fascinated and amused by the thought that they come out of the end of a pencil, pen or brush, if you let it”, says Don. “Creating the birds as caricatures was fun, but the challenge was giving each one its own personality.”

The illustrations are rendered in casein, an opaque medium, and traditional watercolours. They were originally created as part of a collaborative book project, A Play on Birds, between Don Konrad and his daughter Erica Konrad. After the illustrations were created, Erica provided the corresponding text for the book, like a field guide, but for imaginary birds. “Whether it’s in the name of the bird itself or truths hidden in the description, these birds harbour secrets on how they connect to other real-world birds- a treasure hunt of sorts” says Don.

Don has exhibited in many Canadian galleries and other public spaces and currently mentors and tutors in watercolour painting at The Narrows Art Retreat in Grohman Narrows.

The show continues until the end of December and copies of the book A Play on Birds will be available to purchase at the Nelson Library.

REVY.Live | Ridge
2022-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave, Revelstoke
Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre, and live music, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid, kinetic ride through history, as well as an intimate, personal examination of our connection to the past, Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives.

Memorial Concert: A Celebration of Marty Horswill in Music
2022-11-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson
On November 12th, Echo Vocal Arts Alliance (formerly the Amy Ferguson Institute) will present a 1- hour concert in memory of one of its founding members, Marty Horswill.
Marty Horswill was active in the arts community in Nelson for decades, and in particular with the singing and choral community as an accomplished baritone. In addition to his role as a founding member and director of the Amy Ferguson Institute, he was a member of the Nelson Choral Society and Cottonwood Choir, and often performed as a soloist in numerous musical events, including opera, musical theatre, and choral concerts. He was the driving force as a producer behind the world premieres of the operas KHAOS and Jorinda, as well as other musical events. Marty Horswill passed away suddently in the Fall of 2020, and Echo Vocal Arts Alliance seeks to honour his memory with a concert presented by local musicians who shared many musical experiences with Marty over many years.Local singers and choral directors, Allison Girvan, Kathleen Neudorf, and Noémi Kiss, as well as the Marty Horswill Memorial Choir assembled specifically for this event, will perform works by Karl Jenkins, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre, the Wailin’ Jennys, Serena Ryder, and others. Admission is by donation, and the concert will take place at the Nelson United Church at 7:30 pm on November 12th. Audience members are strongly encouraged to wear masks while in the venue.

The Winter Group Show
2022-11-11 11:00 - 2023-01-28 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
The << Winter Group Show >> is an exhibition & sale of fine artworks by artists represented at Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp. More than 25 artists from the region and across Canada are represented at the quaint gallery. Landscapes are favoured by the curator but some wildlife and abstract are displayed and available as well. The Winter Group Show is already under way and runs through January 28. Studio Connexion Art Gallery is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Private appointments can be arranged as well.

Ridge
2022-11-10 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
This show features an opening song by LALIN VOCAL ENSEMBLE directed by Allison Girvan.RIDGE (19 yrs +)Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre, and live music, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid, kinetic ride through history, as well as an intimate, personal examination of our connection to the past, Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Ridge premiered at the Chan Centre, in Vancouver in March, 2020.About Brendan McLeodBrendan McLeod is a writer, theatre artist, and musician. He’s the author of a novel, a poetry collection, five theatre shows, and is the founder of The Fugitives, a Juno-nominated folk group that tours internationally. A former Canadian SLAM poetry champ, he was the Poet of Honour at the 2012 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. He’s taught spoken word at Langara College, and is an active arts educator, currently touring his shows “Brain” to secondary schools and “Holy Guacamole, It’s a Poetry Show!” to elementary schools.About The FugitivesThe Fugitives are a Canadian Folk music group formed in 2004 in Vancouver. Trench Songs is The Fugitives fifth record. It was nominated for a JUNO and multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their previous album, The Promise of Strangers was nominated for Canadian Folk and Western Canadian Music Awards, and won Best Folk Album of 2019 from the German Music Critic’s Association. Their previous album, Everything Will Happen, spent ten weeks on the top ten Canadian folk charts, and earned them a support slot across Western Canada with Buffy Sainte-Marie and an appearance at UK’s Glastonbury Festival.

RIDGE: The Fugitives - Performing Arts Trail
2022-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
The Performing Arts Trail series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you Ridge featuring Brendan McLeod and The Fugitives.Ridge is a vivid, kinetic, intimate, and personal examination of our connection to the past that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Featuring musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs from their JUNO-nominates album “Trench Songs”, and readings of soldiers letters performed by Brendan McLeod and his band The Fugitives.“Riveting…The way history was meant to be told.” – Entertainment VancouverOften called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through this visceral work, told through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre, and live music, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs performed with his band The Fugitives, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve.The Fugitives is a folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod and joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters), that has been nominated for multiple Canadian Folk Music and Western Canadian Music Awards, including Best Songwriter, Best Roots Group, and Best Vocal Group.Brendan McLeod is a writer, theatre artist, and musician. He is the author of one novel, one poetry collection, and five theatre shows. He was the 2012 Poet of Honor at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and the 2015 Poet of Honour at the Victoria Spoken Word Festival.“Poignant and sobering” – The Globe and Mail (Top 10 Arts Pick, 2020)“Serves to give the sacrifices of those who served and died a human dimension beyond mythology” – Vancouver SunThe show is 78 minutes.6 Show Series Pass: $148 **Don’t miss out on this great offer. Money back guarantee on remaining shows for Performing Arts Trail season pass holders if you don’t like the season after the first two shows. “Try it, you’ll like it!”**Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00, except Shane Koyczan which is $35.Plus:– 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.Shows in the Performing Arts Trail series include:Oktopus: Tues Feb 28, 2023 – The Quebec octet Oktopus is devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews. The group’s virtuoso musicians offer original compositions, finely crafted arrangements and improvisation for a high-energy performance, at once melancholic, profound, and humorous.Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works – Tues March 7, 2023 – Featuring up to 8 dancers this stunning line-up has John Alleyne’s methodically harmonized Split House Geometric, Guillaume Côté’s riveting Bolero, and Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s powerful and compelling new work taqəš set to songs by Polaris Prize-winning Jeremy Dutcher and following the traditional story “Raven Returns the Water”.Shane Koyzan: Tues March 28, 2023 – 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.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 and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

TH'OWXIYA
2022-11-05 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, 1007 Vernon Ave, Revelstoke
Inspired by traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, Th’owxiya is the story of an old hungry spirit that inhabits a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods. This Kwantlen First Nations tale follows a sly Mouse (Kw’at’el) who is caught stealing cheese from this feast dish. To appease an angry Th’owxiya, Kw’at’el embarks on a journey to find two children for the ogress to eat, or else!

Golden Glowing Larches Workshop
2022-11-03 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom
A deep dive into yellows! We will paint a scene of golden larches in acrylic, making them glow with luminous yellows.We will do some warm-up exercises to explore different yellow pigments and their properties, with a discussion on how to to create luminosity with paint. Then we will paint an alpine scene with golden larches, step-by-step together.-Suitable for beginners and experienced artists-Artists should be comfortable with using Zoom as a meeting participant-Participants will get a summary sheet after the workshop as well as access to the recording for 30 days.

The Cave
2022-10-29 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
A ragged group of animals flee for their lives and take refuge in a cave. The animals, through song, comment on their fate and that of the world. What cased their dire situation? The writing was supported by two themes: The Genesis ‘expulsion from the garden’ story, and our changing environment. In our complacent greed, we are ‘evicting’ ourselves and all creatures fro the ‘garden’. The Cave is our way of telling the story of the earth’s precarious survival.The format of the show takes its inspiration from cabaret. The MC, hilariously played by composer John Millard, tells jokes and stories and gives political context to the songs.The lyrics are at times comic, at times tragic. Two songs are in Cree. John’s music is bombastic, lyrical and moving. The band, led by music direct, Gregory Oh, includes keyboards, accordion, reeds, bass, banjo, and percussion. Adam Paolozza, of Bad New Days renown, directs. The Cave includes an impressive list of performers, musicians, and designers.This show is also one of our ENHANCED EXPERIENCES!Here is your chance to get creative with the option to arrive in costume for this show. Wear your connection to the environment and the natural world to The Cave by dressing as an animal, plant, tree, pebble, fire, river… let’s see where your imagination takes you! Prizes from local businesses for the best 3 costumes of the night.

SPOOKTACULAR RIGHT IN THE EYE - Live music and movie show
2022-10-29 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
FAMILY SHOW. FREE EVENT!Coming from France to NYC and then straight to Trail for Spooktacular then straight off to the UK.No tickets required – seats are first come first serve.Doors at 10:303 x 20-minute shows followed by the chance for audience members to go on stage to look at and try some of the instruments.The Bailey Theatre joins in the Spooktacular fun with a free show to excite the whole family on your trick or treat trail.The unique live movie-concert Right in the Eye, from PASOA/Alcoléa & cie, is the creation of the talented French artist, musician and composer Jean-François Alcoléa. The show features spooky, humourous, and mysterious short silent films by Georges Méliès (1861–1938), considered to be one of the inventors of cinematography. The films are accompanied by three live virtuoso musicians playing over 50 different instruments, who breathe fresh life into these cinematographic gems, creating an awe-inspiring multimedia show. The show has had over 600 performances in Europe alone!“The three musicians whisk the audience away on a peaceful, dream-like journey to the moon or beyond – a feast for the eyes and for the ears!”“Recaptures the sheer manic daftness of Meliès’ inventive genius.” – The Scotsman, UKWatch the trailer at https://youtu.be/tsU6BzYmCF8.About Georges MélièsCharlie Chaplin said Georges Méliès was “the alchemist of light.” And he was considered by the Lumière brothers as the “creator of cinematic spectacle,” Méliès was himself transformed from magician, theatre owner and producer to filmmaker when he was one of the first to see the Lumiere Brothers “Cinematographe”, in which moving pictures were first demonstrated in 1895. The French illusionist and film director was an inventive pioneer and brilliant entertainer, whose films such as “A Trip to the Moon’ (1902) and “The Impossible Voyage” (1904) were inspired by the universe of Jules Verne.Méliès built the first movie studio in Europe; was the first to use storyboards and production and was a prolific inventor of special effects including multiple exposures, dissolves, time-lapse photography, and hand painted color. By the time his film making career ended as a result of reversals of fortunes during World War I, Méliès had created 531 films, with some of the most memorable images in the history of the cinema.Concept, musical compositions and sound creation, keyboard, strings structure, melodica, objects : Jean-François Alcoléa. Drum, guitar: Hervé Joubert. Sound, keyboard, percussions, objects: Mathieu Lucas. Light and video manager: Anaïs PierreThis show is part of Spooktacular with all ages fun, including music, market, activities and more! Costumes are encouraged.Presented by Trail & District Arts Council, in conjunction with the City of Trail’s Spooktacular, this show is supported by Teck Metal Operations, Consulat général de France à Vancouver / Consulate General of France in Vancouver, and the City of Trail.

Annual General Meeting: West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
2022-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom
Artist: Jaymie Johnson
How have we supported arts, culture and heritage over the past year?

We’re excited to explore this answer with you at the annual general meeting of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, taking place online through Zoom from 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific / 1 to 2 p.m. Mountain on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Join us to hear what we’ve been up to, along with the key takeaways from our current strategic planning process. Members and non-members are welcome (see details below). Better yet, if you’re a non-member, become a member now!

Additionally, the AGM is a great venue to share your own efforts, voice your needs and seek advice on issues your organization may be facing. Plus, you’ll connect with other arts-focused people and organizations across the region to hear what they’re doing, learn from one another and exchange information and resources.

RSVP by email to admin@wkartscouncil.com by Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Geography of Memory – Book Launch, discussion and film screenings
2022-10-26 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey TheatreNo Charge Event – tickets NOT required.Trail Arts Council is proud to present “Geography of Memory – Book launch, discussion and film screenings”.Join Shelly Boyd, Snayackstx (Sinixt) Cultural Facilitator and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for lively discussion and readings from the 20th-anniversary edition of The Geography of Memory.This updated volume about the Snayackstx (Sinixt) First People of southeastern British Columbia includes the voices of many contemporary Sinixt people, expanded maps/illustrations/photographs, an inside view of the landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision, R. v. Desautel, and new details about tribal effort to re-introduce ocean salmon to the upper Columbia River region.The book charts a hopeful, positive path as the formerly “extinct” tribe embarks on reclaiming its cultural, natural and spiritual history in Canada. In characteristically gracious prose, Pearkes identifies the enduring human qualities of persistence, healing and renewal in this important story that carves a path of truth across the region’s complex, transboundary landscape.Also part of the evening are two short film screenings. Washed Away- Stories of Displacement on the Columbia River is a short film by Agathe Bernard in collaboration with Revelstoke Museum and Archives. The film dives beneath the surface to explore the impacts of the Columbia River Treaty on the valley south of Revelstoke. And, The Sinixt Homecoming 2022- a short film made by Nelson’s Capitol Theatre documenting the celebration that took place this past Summer.Doors at 7:00 pmEvent at 7:30 pmA no charge eventCookies and refreshments provided.Can’t make this evening event? Catch the afternoon event at The Mir Centre for Peace https://selkirk.ca/event/mir-geography-memory.

Capitol Theatre - Geography of Memory
2022-10-24 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
FREE EVENTJoin Shelly Boyd, Snayackstx (Sinixt) Cultural Facilitator, La Rae Wiley and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes and for lively discussion and a reading from the 20th-anniversary edition of The Geography of Memory. This updated volume about the displacement of theSnayackstx (Sinixt) First People of British Columbia’s West Kootenays includes the voices of La Rae and other contemporary Sinixt people, new maps/illustrations/photographs,details about the landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision, R. v. Desautel, and more about efforts to re-introduce ocean salmon to the upper Columbia River region.The book charts a hopeful, positive path as the formerly “extinct” tribe reclaims its cultural, natural and spiritual history in Canada. In characteristically gracious prose, Pearkes identifies the enduring human qualities of persistence,healing and renewal, with a book that carves a path of truth across the region’s complex, transboundary landscape.The evening will also feature the premier of two short films: Washed Away,by Agathe Bernard and the June 10, 2022 Sinixt Celebration of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v. Desautel in Nelson, by Carlo Alcos.

Paint Out at Cottonwood Falls
2022-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson
We’ll capture the fall colours at Cottonwood Falls! This location has many possibilities with the waterfall and creek, beautiful maple trees, and gardens and sculptures.Participants are invited to start with a warm-up exercise of 3 small sketches/studies, spending no more than 10 minutes on each one. Then take your favourite study and spend the next hour developing it further.2:00-2:30 – Small, quick studies2:30-3:30 – Focused hour of painting/sketching3:30-4:00 – Regroup and share workEveryone is welcome! Bring your own art supplies and ideas – there is no instruction at these events. We just gather together and all learn a bit from each other.

Unfurl Your Wings
2022-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kootenay River Auditorium, Creston
“UNFURL YOUR WINGS” AT THE KOOTENAY RIVER AUDITORIUM OCT. 23Join three American/Canadian choirs in a choral theater performance encouraging us all to “Unfurl our Wings”. Songs, photography, artwork, and poetry combine to celebrate freedom, feathers, and flight. Performances are Fri. Oct. 21 at 7 pm at the Pearl Theater on Ash Street in Bonners Ferry, Sat. Oct. 22 at 2 pm also at the Pearl Theater, and Sun. Oct. 23 at 2 pm at the Kootenay River Auditorium at the secondary school in Creston, B.C. Tickets are $12 US or $15 CA at the door.The three choirs include SPIRITSONG women’s ensemble, and the BOUNDLESS men’s and women’s ensembles. All three are conducted by Vicki Blake Thompson from Bonners Ferry and accompanied by Monte Anderson and Lorraine Smith, both from Creston. Members of all three ensembles have performed in many international choral festivals with Vicki Blake Thompson, including among others, Iceland, Greece, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Ireland, Austria, and China. BOUNDLESS also performed in Carnegie Hall in NY with other international choirs. Their next festival tour is being planned for Cuba in Nov. of 2023.The music includes both popular tunes like “Blackbird”, “Defying Gravity” from the musical “Wicked”, “The Wind Beneath my Wings”, and “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from “Les Miserables” as well as contemporary choral works like “Fly to Paradise” by Eric Whitacre, “Lark Ascending” by Linda Spevacek, and two works by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel.The artwork, poetry, and photography amplify the lyrics of the songs and tie the program together into a theatrical experience. It is created to take the audience on a journey and inspire us all to find the freedom needed to “Unfurl our Wings”.

Mark Making: An Exploration of Charcoal
2022-10-21 | Crumbs Bakery
Until October 29 the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network of BC, along with Selkirk College and Exploration Station Child Care are excited to share an exhibit of children’s exploration of charcoal.Through a repeated invitation of charcoal the children have investigated patterns, movement, relationships, and collaborative art processes.We invite you to participate in a collective response to the children’s work and share patterns you have noticed in our community. All supplies will be made available.

Shayna Jones: Grandmama Speak
2022-10-15 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Shayna Jones is an award winning professional performance artist specializing in the Traditional Oral Storytelling of African and African Diasporic folklore. As a trained actor, singer, and dancer, Shayna brings to life each tale with full embodiment, filling an entire stage with vocal and physical lyricism. Inspired by traditional West African oral culture and dance, alongside Contemporary and Modern dance styles, Shayna Jones is a force on stage.Grandmama Speak is a kaleidoscope of Afro-centric folklore and fact, old wives tales and history. With song, rhythm and fine movement infused throughout the telling, Shayna mesmerizes her listeners with tale upon interlocking tale pieced together from the diverse traditions of the African Diaspora. Love and loss, pride and pain, hambones and redfish take center stage in a show packed with bold vocal and physical dynamism. Listeners will be left laughing, sighing, and lingering over the age-old wisdom of Grandmama Speak. Ages 13 +

Oxygen Art Centre Anniversary
2022-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Oxygen Art Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Join us along the alleyway (behind Baker St. b/t Stanley + Kootenay St.) for an afternoon of celebration! cake! coffee! performance! art-making! + more!
Everyone welcome. Admission is free.
Special thank you to our community sponsors Nelson Home Building Supply, Kootenay Co-op Grocery, Nelson and District Credit Union, Cowan’s Office Supplies Ltd., Nelson Civic Theatre, Connolly, Trillo and Yates, Craft Connection, Slava Doval’s DanceFusion, The Hume Hotel, Safeway, Oso Negro Coffee, and our individual donors!
+ thank you to Oxygen’s Fundraising Committee for planning this party!

Lillie & Cohoe 30th Anniversary Celebration
2022-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | #4 – 320 Vernon Street, Nelson (access through alley)
Artisans at Work celebrates Lillie & Cohoe’s 30th anniversary this Friday from 5-7 pm. Liz Cohoe will be hosting this free bilingual event organized by the BC ÉCONOMUSÉE Network Society. This is a one-of-a-kind event that will allow you to enter the fascinating world of hat making.
