West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Live Music + 16mm Film Screening
2024-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Former Japanese United Church, 212 7th Ave, New Denver
Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a free community event at the former Japanese United Church in New Denver!!

Sunday June 9
Free screening with music & bingo, bring your own snacks
former Japanese United Church, 212 7th Ave
Doors 7pm, Music 7:30, Screening 8pm
Music by Lisa Marr and Friends (formerly of the band CUB)
Screening films on 16mm by Nelson’s Siloën Daley, Vancouver’s Lisa Marr and Paolo Davanzo among others. Some of the artists will be in attendance to present their work and will talk about filmmaking as an art medium!
The films selected celebrate play and community, proudly incorporate a love of living things, highlight deep personal expression, and promote positive change through actions. The programming is aimed at a general audience with a run-time of an average feature film.
Artists in attendance:
Siloën Daley is a Kootenay kid who founded Carbon Arc Cinema, a community art house in Halifax as well as the Animation Festival of Halifax. She loves community building through the arts.
Paolo Davanzo is a filmmaker, educator and one of the co-founders of the Echo Park Film Center in 2001. He believes in the power of cinema and storytelling to bring love and hope to the world.
Lisa Marr loves making movies and music with communities all over the world. She’s been part of the Echo Park Film Center Family since 2001.

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-06-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-02 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | New Key’s Pub, 16070 BC-3A, Crawford Bay, BC, V0B 1E0, Canada
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7

Langham 50th Anniversary Dance
2024-06-08 20:00 - 2024-06-09 01:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Legion, 403 5th St, Kaslo, British Columbia, V0G 1M0, Canada
June 8th – The Langham’s 50th Anniversary Dance
8:00 pm – 1:00 am – Legion Hall – 19+ event, Tickets $25
Join us for a 70s themed night of celebration and dancing at the Kaslo Legion Hall. Get ready to groove to the beats of our live bands and DJs as we commemorate this special milestone. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and memories. Grab your dancing shoes, dress in your 70s best and come party with us as we honor 50 years of The Langham Cultural Society!
Live Music Line Up:
8 PM – The Frequent Liars with: Drew Birkett, Jerry Hamilton, Marty Lynch, & George McCuaig
10 PM – Baker Street Blues
11:30 PM – Surprise Guest DJ
Tickets $25 at www.thelangham.ca or Willow & Sunnyside in Kaslo

THE EISENHAUERS
2024-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Get ready to experience the soulful folk-roots music of THE EISENHAUERS live in concert – it’s going to be a night to remember!
Join us for a night of amazing music at Taghum Hall. The Eisenhauers will be performing live, showcasing their original old-time, folk-roots sound. Get ready to hear some of the best Canadian-folk songwriting to date with soulful harmonies, old-timey banjo, and acoustic guitar. Don’t miss out on this special in person event – mark your calendars now!

Independent Animation Mini-Festival
2024-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Kootenay Moving Pictures and the Capitol Theatre in Nelson present curated animated films from across Canada and around the world. This animation film festival is an event that showcases a diverse selection of films that celebrate the artistry and creativity of animators, featuring a wide range of styles, storytelling techniques and voices. Audiences can immerse themselves in the captivating world of animation and discover the magic of animated storytelling.

Ebb & Flow
2024-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton), 2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Join the Twin Rivers Community Choir for an evening of music and song, with Ebb & Flow!
See poster for details!
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door
Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available (cash only) at:
Mountain High Lighting & Trowelex in Castlegar, or buy online at:
https://ticketscandy.com/e/twin-rivers-community-choir-presents-ebb-and-flow-4820

Wherzpeter 5th Anniversary Concert
2024-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Momorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Road, Crawford Bay, BC, Canada
Harmonic duo Paul and Mary of Wherzpeter celebrate their 5 anniversary of song in the Kootenays with a packed event at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay, Saturday June 8 at 7 PM. Guests Sweet Tuesday Singers and Ken of the amazing flute round out the soundscape. Harmony is king at this event, with original songs and sounds to please you to the core.

LALIN:Sing the World Awake @ the Nelson United Church
2024-06-08 13:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
ANY REMAINING TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OF THE NELSON UNITED CHURCH 1/2 HOUR BEFORE EACH PERFORMANCE –
1:30 for the 2pm concert
5:30 for the 6pm concert
7:30 for the 8pm concert
BALCONY TICKETS $20 AND MAIN FLOOR TICKETS $25
Performance venue:
Nelson United Church

Lost Cat! w/Bessie Wapp
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
LOST CAT! (≈ㅇᆽㅇ≈)♡
Final Event #5: Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
All Aboard the Loop Station! with Bessie Wapp
*◡* Free! No registration required.
Musician, theatre artist and educator Bessie Wapp welcomes all in a supportive and playful environment to let your voice join with others in creating on-the-spot improvised grooves, textures, and flights of fancy! Using a looping station we’ll build up layers of sound to create original soundscapes together – and hear how every voice adds a unique beauty to the whole.
This program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance ♡(ﾐ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﻌ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﾐ)ﾉ

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Bicycle Photo Booth
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lakeside Park, 1900 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
Participate in GO BY BIKE WEEK by riding your bicycle down to Lakeside Park and getting a free picture of yourself with your ride and BOB (Big Orange Bridge). Even better bring your family or friends and have a group photo taken. A professional photographer will be on-site taking photos. All participants will get a high resolution digital photo.

Join the Community Bicycle & BBQ Ride to Taghum Beach happening right after.

B.A. JOHNSTON w/ GHOST FACTORY & HOSPITAL GREEN
2024-06-07 20:00 - 23:55 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Date & Time

Fri, Jun 7
8:00 p.m. PDT

Location

The Royal
330 Baker Street
Nelson BC V1L 4H5

Art in the Library - Kootenay River Secondary School Senior Art Students
2024-06-07 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Creston Valley Public Library – Teen Space, 531 16 Ave S, Creston, BC, V0B 1G5
Artists from the Senior Independent Art classes at Kootenay River Secondary School will be sharing their final projects in the new Teen Space in the Creston Valley Public Library. The artists, Amaleigh, Aspen, Chloe, Derri, Gracin, and Madison, all created new works for this exhibition based on the theme of Genres.
We will be hosting a public reception to celebrate the work of the artists, all are welcome.

Free Cinematography and Hand-Processing Workshop
2024-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with the Capitol Theatre in Nelson and Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a celluloid weekend including a free cinematography and hand-processing workshop in Nelson on Friday, June 7th!
Friday June 7, 1-5pm
Cinematography and hand processing workshop, free
Meet at the Capitol Theatre at 1pm where participants will begin by exploring camera mechanics and cinematography tips and tricks. We’ll use this new knowledge to film around town. After an hour or so of filming we’ll return to the Capitol Theatre to hand process the film using both eco and traditional film chemistry. Drop-in or rsvp: epfccollective@gmail.com
The following evening the films we made will be presented as part of a screening of short films at the Capitol Theatre.
Saturday June 8, 7pm, Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St
Screening, music & bingo, $10/15

Independent Animation – Capitol Season

The following day both workshop participants and the community are invited back to the Capitol Theatre to enjoy a curated screening of short independent animated films from across Canada and beyond and we’ll get to see the films we made the day before. Plus our visiting artists will present one of their community film projects and play some music for us!

The artists involved are:
Siloën Daley is a Kootenay kid who founded Carbon Arc Cinema, a community art house in Halifax as well as the Animation Festival of Halifax. She loves community building through the arts.
Paolo Davanzo is a filmmaker, educator and one of the co-founders of the Echo Park Film Center in 2001. He believes in the power of cinema and storytelling to bring love and hope to the world.
Lisa Marr (formerly of the band CUB) loves making movies and music with communities all over the world. She’s been part of the Echo Park Film Center Family since 2001.
Matthew James-Wilson is a writer, photographer and musician who founded Heavy Manners Library, is the editor of Forge. art magazine, and has family in the area.

Paper mâché workshop with Myra Rasmussen
2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join facilitator Myra Rasmussen for Printed Material Surrounds Us, a FREE papercraft workshop at the Nelson Museum.

In this workshop we will use paper mâché and collage techniques to make a vessel out of paper, starting by by making a form with paperboard and then covering it with a layer of paper mâché. For the final layer we will use magazines, newspapers, and other printed materials to add texture and interest to the pieces.

Ages 12 and up. Children under 14 require parental assistance. Please register here.

BATS Speaker Series at the Rossland Museum
2024-06-06 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Here’s another event to make you go batty! Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 6th for an exciting Speaker Event with Elodie Kuhnert. Entry by donation.
Elodie, the Kootenay Coordinator with the “Got Bats?” BC Community Bat Program, will help us discover the fascinating world of bats in an engaging presentation that explores their importance in our ecosystem. Learn all about bat biology, behaviour, and reproduction, and understand the critical role that bats play in our environment. We’ll discuss why bats are facing threats and how we can help protect them during a fascinating evening in the mysterious world of bats!

June | Exhibition Opening Celebration
2024-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Celebrate the unveiling of a new exhibition at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre! Join us Thursday June 6 for an evening of fresh artworks, live music, and refreshments with friends. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Revelstoke art scene, be inspired by the latest creations, and enjoy a stylish night out.

$5 admission or free entry for members All welcome Semi formal attire encouraged The viewing (quiet) | 2pm – 5pm The social (main event) | 5pm – 8pm RVAC, 320 Wilson st

This month we are proud to be celebrating the hard work of:

Emilie & Mike Fantuz@emiliefantuz @mikefantuz

Leah Allison & Rosetta Mitchell@glassduck @fraser_fine_arts

Michael Hepher@michaelhepher

Alice Mansellwww.manselldesign.com

Dads and Grads Cardmaking w/ Jenine Lillian
2024-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Celebrate those dads and grads in your life with unique cardmaking techniques taught by local artist, Jenine Lillian at the Nelson Museum. You’ll learn cool tricks and make new friends as you snip, slice and glue your way to a one-of-a-kind handmade paper creation, made by you!

This program is FREE but pre-registration is required as space is limited. All materials are provided. Suitable for ages 12 and up, children under 14 require adult participation.

Family Story Time
2024-06-06 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories!
All ages welcome.

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-06-05 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!

PRODUCER JAM vol.4 (NELSON) | Remix Local LEGENDS
2024-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Jam Factory Co-working Space, 303 Vernon St., Nelson, V1L4E3, Canada
Bring a friend to another FUN night for Producers, Beatmakers, and Electronic Music Composers to jam and hang! (and eat snacks)
WHAT IS IT?
It’s a night of collaboration games for Producers, Beat-Makers, and Electronic Music Composers, of all genres, DAWs, and skill levels.
Bring your Headphones and laptop with your preferred DAW or hardware such as MPC, Maschine, Push3, or others.
The event is on JUNE 5th from 6-10 pm at “The Jam Factory”, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3. This is the FOURTH volume of a series of monthly jams, each featuring a unique collaboration “game” or “style”.
Here’s how it works:
OUR GOAL: REMIX A LOCAL LEGEND
Seed Creation: We’ll provide a “Seed” from a local musician, songwriter, and overall amazing person, Véronique Trudel; Stems from her newly released song “<music box>”.
Production Phase: Spend the first hour creating elements (drums, bass, synths, chops, etc.) inspired by and/or derived from the Seed.
Stem Sharing: Export your audio stems and upload them to a shared Dropbox or USB.
Collaboration Phase: In the remaining hour, combine uploaded elements from other participants as you see fit.
Show and Tell: Conclude with a showcase and Q&A session.
This collaborative approach, dubbed “Co-Independent Collaboration”, aims to foster community networking, enhance creative decision-making skills, boost confidence, and inspire both new and seasoned electronic composers.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun, learn, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts!
RECAP:
-Date: JUNE 5th
-Time: 6:00 pm – 10pm
-Location: The Jam Factory, 303 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E3
-Cost: $5 participation fee (to cover space rental)
What to Bring:
-Laptop with preferred DAW
-Hardware if you prefer (e.g., MPC, Maschine, Push3)
-Headphones
QUESTIONS?
Text or call: 1 250 505 7725
SEE YOU THERE!
Oh! and don’t forget to bring a friend!

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
2024-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Angry Hen Brewing, 343 Front St, Kaslo, V0G1M0
Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo.
The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.

Tea & Textiles
2024-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Mount Sentinel Academy Pm: Thinking in Colour
2024-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join the Mount Sentinel Performance and Media Academy as they showcase the over 10 films produced in their semester long program – including 2 films nominated for the BC Student Film Festival. All films are completely original scripts written, directed, and produced entirely by students and appropriate for the whole family. Come out and support the creative imaginations of these incredible students that range from comedy, to drama, to thriller!
Tickets: $10 + fees
Family of Four $35 + fees

Crafternoon
2024-06-04 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library.
Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different.
Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.

Artist Galadriel Watson at Kootenay Co-op Café
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-28 | Kootenay Co-op Café, 777 Baker Street, Nelson
Linocut prints from artist Galadriel Watson will be on display for purchase at Kootenay Co-op Café in Nelson for the month of June.
Galadriel’s linocut prints explore the power of art when it comes to expressing emotions, voicing opinions, and honouring the beauty and joy that surround us. To do so, she relies on bold, stylized graphics to create contemporary, unconventional, one-of-a-kind visuals, often incorporating words into her images, both English and French.

Nelson School of Dance Spring Showcase
2024-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Come and celebrate the recreational and award winning competitive dancers from Nelson School of Dance as they hit the stage one last time for the 2023/2024 dance season.
These dancers have worked so hard this year and cannot wait to showcase their accomplishments.
Tickets $20
5 and Under Free
Performance venue:
The Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5R2
Phone: (250) 352-6363

Gisto “I’m Coming Home” tour with Dinosaur Fight
2024-06-01 20:00 - 2024-06-02 01:00 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5
Saturday June 1st at The Hume Hotel. Prolific producer and songwriter Gisto is bringing an all-star lineup of Vancouver’s top musicians to the Spiritbar. Local legendary duo “Dinosaur Fight” will be kicking this non-stop dance party.
Doors 8pm. Advance tickets $15/ $20 door.
tickets: gistoandthegrateful.com
