Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-12-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Book Babies
2024-12-03 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment.
Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-12-03 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

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

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

Crafternoon
2024-12-03 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.

Tea & Textiles
2024-12-04 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.

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.

Nastasia Y – Ukrainian folk & jazz fusion
2024-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Coming Wednesday, December 4th, from Toronto, to the Harrison in Crawford Bay.. Concert 7:30 PM. Optional singing workshop 6:00 PM. Visit www.artconnect.cc/events/ for tickets and more information.
Born in Ukraine, Nastasia Y blends funk, electro, and jazz with Slavic folk music. Rooted in the ancestral grief and wisdom of the Ukraine, Nastasia envisions a modern inter-connected future.
“World fusion at its best” – WholeNote Magazine

Annual NDCU Members Sale @ the Nelson Museum
2024-12-05 10:00 - 2024-12-07 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Calling all Nelson & District Credit Union members! Shop the Nelson Museum Gift Shop anytime Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7 and receive 20% off your purchase — everything from stocking stuffers to original painting and prints! — all you need is a valid NDCU credit or debit card. Thank you to the NDCU for continuing to support over 100 artists represented in the Shop!

Family Story Time
2024-12-05 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.

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2024-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!

A Pluckin’ Good Holiday Concert
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson, 701 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 1T3, Canada
Guitarists Emma Rush, Mike Rud, and Nikko Forsberg come together to play joyful and seasonal music for one, two, and three guitars! Don’t miss this special evening with three of Nelson’s finest guitarists. Tickets $25 available at Eddy Music, at the door, or reserve at 905 807 4792.

PUNK ROCK CHRISTMAS
2024-12-05 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Featuring sets from your old nelson house hold items….. BUCKET, TOASTER and ASBESTOS!

December Music at Red Light Ramen
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Red Light Ramen, 308 Herridge Lane, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 6G5, Canada
This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether inside or out, it’s all about great vibes and even better tunes. See you there!
Reservations are always encouraged.
D.6 – Rosso @rosssoooo
D.7 Sylvie Le Sylvie Art Exhibition @sylvielesylvie
Music from Rena Vee @renaveemusic
D.13 – Lexa Voltz @lexa_voltz
D.20 – Fluxo @fluxoryan
D.27 – Wils @wils_curates

Starlight Melodies
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
Twin Rivers Choir Winter Concerts!
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:
‘ Starlight Melodies ‘
A fun evening of themed music and song.
December 6 & December 7 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:
Nordic Studio, Trowelex, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online!
Contact Information;
250-364-8346
trcchoir@gmail.com

TRCC Presents: Starlight Melodies
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, V1N 4K2
The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:
Starlight Melodies
A fun evening of themed music and song.
December 6 & December 7 – 7PM
Brilliant Cultural Centre, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar.
Adults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time
Advance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:
Nordic Studio, Trowelex, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online!

Contact Information;
250-364-8346
trcchoir@gmail.com

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
2024-12-06 19:00 - 2024-12-08 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Charles Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4C7, Canada
This holiday season the Rossland Light Opera Players invite you to be their guest! Celebrate this tale as old as time, and lose yourself in the magic, music and unforgettable story of love. Perfect for the whole family!

Special thanks to Nelson District Credit Union and Teck Trail Operations

December 6th 7pm
December 7th 2pm and 7pm
December 8th 2pm

Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail BC

Tickets available now through https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent663.html

Romeo and Juliet Play Reading - Black Productions
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join Black Productions Nelson for a play reading of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” directed by Pat Henman.
Friday, December 6th7:30PMNelson United ChurchBy donation at the door (10$ suggested). Cash and card accepted.

Featuring:
Kaitlyn Nobiss
Heather Clark
Brian d’Eon
Darren Fuss
Avi Phillips
Mackenzie Hope
Lachlan Myers
Quinn Barron
Kozmo Sammartino
Scott Thorp
Robyn Lamb
Lindsay Clague
Marleah Lander
Vaughn Preninger
Greg Marrast
Ty Wright
Marya Folinsbee
Eliza Hicks
Carley Naka
Cetonaya Sammartino
Martina Avis
Rachel DeShon
Joanne Feenstra
Patti McLaughlin
Aaron Pickett
Kyla Hurst
Celeste Guthrie
Sydney Black
Val Campbell

“Chicks Dig It” An Evening with Fem-Fronted Bands
2024-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ymir Arts & Museum Society, 7306 3 Avenue, Ymir, BC, V0G 2K0, Canada
“Chicks Dig It” is a series that showcases fem-fronted bands based in and around the Kootenays. This is the debut show (Pt.1)
Come on out for an intimate evening of awesome kootenay based fem-fronted rocking and rolling with Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings (Salmo, BC), Paris Pick & The Pricks (Nelson, BC) and Rhyan Reign & The Miss Behavers (Castlegar, BC)
This is an ALL AGES event!
Please be respectful

THE WINTER SEASON JUMP-OFF!
2024-12-06 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Whitewater operations are scheduled to kick off, and that gives us a mighty fine reason to celebrate – and welcome any and all seasonal shredders to the area with a winter jump-off party for the books!

· Full PK Sound by Live Harmonics
· Topshelf DJs from near and afar
· Cozy venue with clear sightlines, comfortable seating, delectable eats and a mighty fine draught & drink list

We’re welcoming Calgary’s Cassafran to play her very first Nelson set, while Pete Shedz will also be teeing up for his first set inside the Royal. Returning host Dubconscious will open the night with the finest in reggae, dub and dancehall selections before things lift off with the sounds of UK Garage, Breaks, 2-Step, Grime & various forms of Bass Music. Cover is just $10 advance and will be more at the door (if tickets remain) – available now. Event is strictly 19+, Doors open at 8pm, Last call is midnight.

•• Cassafran ••
https://soundcloud.com/cassakura

Based out of Calgary, AB, CassaFRAN is a dynamic interdisciplinary creative who thrives in realms of sensory & spatial design, poetry, herbalism, free skiing, and DJing. With a diverse range of interests, she weaves her varied passions into a unique tapestry of creativity that sets her apart as an artist.

Immersed in Western Canada’s vibrant underground electronic scene for over a decade, Cassafran has solidified her position within the community. Over the past six years, she has been actively contributing her signature sounds to the Calgary and western Canada scene, with her DJ career nurtured and propelled by collectives such as ClubHaus, Hifi Club, sub chakra, Minimal Skids, Cutting Shapes, silent tension, and Window Kids. She has brought her variety to rooms throughout her city, to festivals including Timelapse and neon jungle, and to global radio streams throughout the country.

Cassafran’s performances are a regular highlight in Calgary and the surrounding areas, captivating audiences with her seamless fusion of deep house, techno, electro, and dubs, infused with elements of jazz, acid, breaks, and UK garage. Each set is meticulously curated to suit the unique context of her performances.

•• Pete Shredz ••
https://soundcloud.com/peteshredz

Representing Capital Jungle and Subtle Radio, Pete Shredz is a DJ based out of Salmo, BC. He brings his high energy mixing on vinyl and digital to multiple genres including Jungle, DnB, Garage, Bassline, Dubstep and any music that makes you want to raise your gun fingers high!

•• Dubconscious ••
https://soundcloud.com/dubconscious

Raised on amens, Reese basslines and ragga chat in Toronto’s vibrant jungle scene, Dubconscious now calls Nelson his home where he continues to weave cohesive sound tapestries coloured by his unique influences and handpicked sounds & styles – generally rooted in reggae / dub / soundsystem culture.

You may have caught a Dubconscious set at Shambhala (either on the Living Room Stage, in the Grove or at The Village), Bass Coast, Wicked Woods, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, WEMF (Ontario), Dragon Festival (Spain) or at any one of a number of prestigious nightclubs/venues across western Canada.

Weaving Workshop
2024-12-07 | Berkana Wool Shop, 456 Ward St, Nelson
Explore the basics of warping and weaving on a rigid heddle loom and leave having created your very own scarf.

Holiday Workshop
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Rossland Museum between 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday, December 7th, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages 5-12 (and maybe even some wiggle room for slightly older or younger kids!), there’s something for everyone on the list.
When you’re through with crafting, enjoy the holiday films in the theatre or try out our toboggans and snowshoes to explore the snowy wonderland surrounding the museum!
Entry by Donation.

Nelson Waldorf School Winter Faire
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Nelson Waldorf School, 3648 silver king ski hill road, Nelson, BC, V1l 5P9, Canada
As the darkest part of the year approaches, the Nelson Waldorf School invites you to join us for a celebration of the magical winter season with children’s activities such as the popular cookie kingdom, candle dipping and children only store, as well as a cafe, used book store, and a local artisan market.

North Star Holiday Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kimberley Conference Centre, 301 N Star Blvd, Kimberley, V1A 3E9
Get all your Christmas and Holiday Shopping done in one spot while supporting local. Join us inside the beautiful Kimberley Conference Centre for our 2024 Holiday Market!
Unique gifts, handmade goods, delicious treats, we will have it all! Come join the festive, family-friendly experience filled with holiday cheer!
Date: Saturday, Dec 7
Time: 10am -4pm
Location: Kimberley Conference Centre
See the Event Facebook Page for more details – https://www.facebook.com/events/kimberley-conference-centre/northstar-holiday-vendor-market/1881019172366161/

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-12-07 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!

Trail Riverfront Centre Open House
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 1505 Bay Avenue, 1505 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC
It’s only a few days away! Join the Trail Museum & Archives and the Trail & District Public Library for our annual Winter Wonderland Open House!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (facility hours 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Trail Riverfront Centre (1505 Bay Avenue, downtown Trail)
Sip on a hot chocolate!
Make an ornament craft!
Enjoy the voices of Trail Harmony Choir (11:00 AM), Rossland Glee Club (12:00 PM), and the St. Michael’s School Choir (1:00 PM)! Seating for choir performances will be available.
Meet with Santa in our magical front window!
Explore the stacks and galleries on our Candy Cane hunt!
Visit the Gift Shop and enjoy 10% off!

Annual Community Evergreen Event
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Create your own festive evergreen wreath, door swag or table arrangement. All materials are provided – we supply all the material and you have all the fun! We have helpers to get you started if you would like some tips.
