West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker
2024-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 (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!

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
2024-07-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-17 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 — outdoors in the Taghum Hall gazebo!
2024-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Ukraine-born Nastasia Y brings a fabulous fusion of jazz and Slavic folk music to the Taghum Hall gazebo, joined by Andrew McAnsh on trumpet for an outdoor concert in the Taghum Hall gazebo on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30pm. There is a workshop from 6 – 7 that features Ukrainian folksongs for healing (all are welcome! No singing experience necessary. The workshop is free for Ukrainian refugees). Concert and workshop are $15 each, and kids 12 and under are free. Ukrainian food and souvenirs will be available for purchase, with proceeds to the Maple Hope Foundation. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket! (some benches available).

Jeux de mots et d’écriture – An Evening of Writing Games
2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | AFKO, 807 Baker Street, Nelson, V1L 4J8
Passionné par les mots et la créativité littéraire? Rejoignez-nous à l’AFKO pour une soirée inédite où Sophie vous guide à travers un voyage captivant au sein des possibilités infinies des mots.
Lors de cette expérience enrichissante, Sophie vous propose une série d’exercices ludiques et inspirants qui non seulement stimulent votre imagination mais vous permettent également de vous connecter les uns aux autres de manière simple et authentique. Que vous soyez un écrivain en herbe ou un amateur de jeux d’esprit, cette soirée est conçue pour tous ceux qui cherchent à explorer leur créativité et à partager leurs histoires.
C’est une occasion unique de laisser libre cours à votre imagination, d’explorer de nouvelles perspectives et de célébrer la beauté de l’expression écrite.

Dates:
11 juillet
23 juillet
15 août
Heure : 18h30 à 20h00
Lieu : AFKO, 807 Baker Street, Nelson
Venez nous rejoindre pour une expérience enrichissante où chaque session promet d’être un voyage de découverte, de créativité et de connexions significatives à travers l’art de l’écriture. Ne manquez pas cette occasion – réservez votre place dès maintenant pour une soirée inoubliable à l’AFKO !
Voir le formulaire ci-dessous.

An evening of writing games
Join us at AFKO for an evening dedicated to unleashing your creativity through the power of words. Led by Sophie, these sessions will explore the limitless possibilities of language, blending playful prompts with opportunities to connect authentically with each other.
These interactive sessions are designed to inspire and engage participants of all writing levels. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just starting out, Sophie’s guided explorations will encourage you to express yourself freely and imaginatively.
Dates:
July 11th
July 23rd 23rd
August 15th

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: AFKO, 807 Baker Street, Nelson
Come and join us for an enriching experience where each session promises to be a journey of discovery, creativity, and meaningful connections through the art of writing. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot now for an unforgettable evening at AFKO!

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2024-07-21 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

HARD LEATHER HONEY – HALLOWEEN IN JULY
2024-07-20 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
It’s Halloween in July! Drag, Burlesque, Chaos!
Costumes encouraged!
Tricks!
Treats!
Costume Contest!

Magnolia Buckskin performing at Bear Spring Eco Retreat
2024-07-20 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bear Spring Eco Retreat, 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley, V0G 2G2
Bear Spring Eco Retreat presents Magnolia Buckskin in the barn on Saturday, July 20th. Magnolia Buckskin brings their years of friendship, humour and love of music to the stage, telling stories that evoke a panorama of human experiences. Kathy Cook, Natasha Sayer and Corry Ulan draw upon their prairie roots, delivering a blend of indie bluegrass, folk, and acoustic pop music on guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and bass.

Music in the Park Sunset Series: De Norte A Sur
2024-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Centennial Park, New Denver
There’s no better way to enjoy a Saturday night than at Centennial Park, New Denver with LIVE music and summer evening breezes in the air. By donation.

Kootenay Resilience Festival: Energy Expo
2024-07-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Bay Park, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada
The Kootenay Resilience Festival leverages the power of music to bring people together in order to foster critical action. As part of the festival’s Energy Expo beach bash, taking place in Kaslo Bay Park, attendees will be treated to performances by Creek St. Collective (chill/downtempo/experimental/triphop) and Railtown (rock). Beyond the musical offerings, the festival serves as a platform for dialogue and learning, with experts delving into topics like solar, microhydro, and other alternative generation methods, paving the way for discussions on solutions for a decentralized energy future.

Open Studio Workshops (Chris Dufour, artist-in-residence)
2024-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Summer Residency
Chris Dufour
Open Studio Workshops: July 13, July 20, and August 10, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM *updated*
WKRAC Culture Tour: August 10 + 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closing Event: August 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM
Admission is free. No registration required.

Artist-in-residence, Chris Dufour, is offering three contemporary art open studio events at Oxygen Art Centre on Saturday July 13, July 20, and August 10, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All events are free to attend.
Participants can expect to engage with the artist and their material practice. Each event will feature a workshop on the topics of explore phytograms, cyanotypes, charcoal and ochre screen printing, and likely some gathering, snacking, and discussing! Flexible in structure, folks are encouraged to come to as many or as little as you’d like.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada

Dance Exploration Workshop at the Harris Ranch
2024-07-20 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Harris Ranch, New Denver, New Denver, V0G 1S0
Come join this unique dance exploration workshop in the scenic fields of the Harris Ranch—with dancer Rachel Harris accompanied by Paul “Garbanzo” Gibbons playing the bamboo flutes. Rachel Harris will guide participants in a dance exploration over her family’s ranch, combined with storytelling of the land and the role it played during the Internment of Japanese Canadians.
Click here for more info and to register.
This Dance Exploration Workshop is one of three Nikkei Art Excursions offered to you by SLAC this Summer.

HARMONY Community Festival on the Beach
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21 | Slocan Beach, Village of Slocan, Canada
After the major success of our first HARMONY festival, we are so excited to bring it back again!

A non-profit community event A family friendly gathering.No alcohol served.By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward)

Saturday, July 20th, 11am to 11pm
11:00 Sand Castle Workshop12:00 Accoustic Open Mic1:00 Soniko2:00 Steve Marc – Peace Dance3:00 Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings4:00 Spin the Wheel with Nikki Cole4:30 Gemma Luna5:30 In the Sticks6:30 Jeff Holden7:00 DJ Wax Headroom8:00 Chancla Mojada9:30 Dark Blues Ritual with Pyro Pixies10:30 Full Moon Lakeside Jam
Food Vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezSarita’s Soul FoodOh My LardJaganath ExpressSweet & StokedDayna’s Tacos

Sunday, July 21st, noon-8pm
12:00 Slocan Community Band1:00 Barnharmonics1:30 Rainbow Hippos2:15 Griff2:45 Merlin3:15 Soul Potion3:45 Rob and Friends4:45 Beaten Brass5:45 Month of Sundays Dance Troupe6:00 Dance Hall & Cumbia w/ DJ Dubconscious
Food vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezThe GrizzLe Bazar, World FoodSweet & Stoked
All day music from local performers.All workshops are free!KIATA Tea & craft lounge (Batik, collage, sewing, painting, felting)Flower crown makingSock puppet makingFace paintingHulahoopingSlacklinesBouncy castlesWater games w/ prizesVolleyballSand castlesArtisan VendorsRaffle and 50/50 draws
Bring games to share!If you have an idea for a workshop, let us know!

We are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success!Fundraising and promotionSet up, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorTreeling Gift CoordinatorWater Games CoordinatorSecurityLifeguardRaffle prize and merchandize tableCollecting donationsShow up, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.

HARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.

Our intention is to support local artists, small businesses and organizations, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by paying local artists and tradespersons, donating extra revenue to local non-profits, and loaning equipment for free for other community events throughout the year.

Cash donations accepted at the event or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!The Village of Slocan, ReDI grant $2000The Village of Slocan, $780Slocan Village Market, $380CBT, $250NDCU, $200Kootenay Co-Op, Nelson $200Karina Gregory Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Slocan $175Valhalla Pure Outfitters, New Denver $83.90Canco New Denver, $50Mountain Top Cafe, Nakusp $50Big Dog Music, New Denver $44Lion’s Pub, Nakusp $20Big Dee’s, Nelson $16.80

Organizers acknowledge the founders of the UNITY festival of years past and all their heart and energy and wish to continue facilitating the Slocan Valley arts and culture vibes.
Finally and most importantly, organizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections, with ourselves, with each other and with Mother Earth.

PETUNIA AND THE VIPERS w/ MISERY MOUNTAIN BOYS
2024-07-19 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Petunia brings almost a quarter century of global touring and live performance experience to the stage here at The Royal, backed by The Vipers, a group of the finest musicians around! Country and Swing influences will fill the dance floor all night long !
LISTEN NOW
You might hear the tunes of the Misery Mountain Boys drifting from behind a rotating bookcase of a 1930’s speakeasy. Harkening back to a simpler time, the MMB’s create a collaborative soundscape infused with tongue in cheek wit, playfulness, and nostalgia. With a mix of catchy originals and contemporary songs reimagined in driving swing, the band’s performance delivers as both classic and fresh, offering a generous variety of sweaty jazz numbers, velvety love songs, and swingin’ jump-blues.

JARYN FRIESEN & BOBBY DOVE
2024-07-18 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
As a class, musicians are known as foulmouthed, irreverent, drunken creatures. Someone didn’t give Jaryn that memo.
Friesen, born and raised in Steinbach, MB, is only 28 but his music packs the richness of a writer decades his senior.
Friesen’s sound is raw and honest, which makes the tunes feel like talking with an old friend. His grovel-y voice with just the right amount of drawl sings of yearning for some place, some time elsewhere and hits familiar tones and themes which make it feel like coming home. It’s Americana with small town angst.
Bobby Dove is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is quickly becoming a magnetic presence in the world of Country and Americana music. With a voice as powerful as their storytelling, Dove pays tribute to the golden age of Country, while crafting original, emotionally charged songs that are fresh off the heartworn highway.
Bobby’s internationally acclaimed sophomore album, Hopeless Romantic (2021) includes some of the finest musicians on the Canadian roots music scene, including Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, Bazil Donovan and Jimmy Bowskill.

Elise Boulanger Music in Kaslo
2024-07-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Angry Hen Brewing, 343 Front St, Kaslo, V0G1M0
Come hear the sweet darkness of Elise Boulanger. Hailing from the Coast Salish Lands of Vancouver/Vancouver Island, this Chamber-Pop artist completely captivates audiences with her haunting avalanche of a voice. Deemed as “definitely one to watch” by the Times Colonist, Boulanger is influenced by nature and is sonically reminiscent of Kate Bush.

This concert hosted with the support of Propel Studios – FB event

Doors: 6:30 pm. Show 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

If you are reading this and live in Kaslo, yeah, I’m Haley’s sister

“Mesmerizing” “Captivating” “Theatrical Storyteller”

#EliseBoulanger #KasloBC #KasloMusic #KootenayMusic #Ktunaxa #Okanagan

Trail’s Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15.
Schedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band, Trail Pipe Band, and B, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July 11 Ron Halliday Band and Gabriel Palatchi; July 18 Kym Gouchie Trio, Twin Fiddles and Lisa Nicole; July 25 Steve Marc and Melody Diachun and The Swing Bastards; Aug. 1 The Eisenhauers and Meredith Moon; Aug. 8 KNS and Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers; Aug. 15 Maritime Kitchen Party, Stubbs and the and drum workshops with Rhythm By Nature.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page.

The Night Market at Music in the Park with Kym Gouchie Trio, Twin Fiddles, and the Lisa Nicole Band
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Trail Gyro Park, 234 Park Rd, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4X7, Canada
Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on July 18 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night Market in Gyro Park from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.
Performers include Kym Gouchie Trio a unique blend of art, storytelling, and music; Twin Fiddles, award-winning and renowned Canadian fiddlers, JJ Guy, Gordon Stobbe, and Geoff Horrocks on guitar; and the modern country of Lisa Nicole with her band.
Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page.

July Exhibition Opening
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the works of six dedicated artists. Enjoy live music, an affordable bar, and great company. Whether you’re a long-time gallery patron or new to Revelstoke’s art scene, this promises to be a fantastic night out! Everyone is welcome to attend this public, family friendly event, no RSVP required.
$5 admission or free entry for members All welcome Semi formal attire encouraged The viewing (quiet) | 3pm – 5pm The social (main event) | 5pm – 8pm RVAC, 320 Wilson st
This month we are proud to be celebrating the hard work of: Isabelle Gagné | @misspixels Ugo Monticone | @ugo.monticone Marc Sauvageau | @marc.sauvageau Nicole Lau | @nicolelauartist Birte Spreuer | @lovebirdielove Florence Janiaud | @florence_janiaud

Emmett Jerome – One Night Only – The Royal
2024-07-17 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Emmett Jerome, Live at The Royal in Nelson, BC. 8pm
“Ian Tyson meets Joe Strummer…” Khatsalano Festival, 2024
With a bluesman’s heart and a travellers soul, Emmett Jerome welcomes listeners into a world where tradition and youth collide. He will be making his debut as a solo artist in 2024 with “Rocky Mountain Son” (Light Organ).

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
2024-07-17 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!

KHC Summer Kicks- Qairo
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Keith King Park, 1501 Maple Dr., Golden, BC
Wednesday Night from 7-9, Free outdoor concert at Keith King Park: Golden BC.
Qairo (pronounced Cairo) is a passionate and innovative septet whose pan-Mediterranean sound combines the fire of flamenco with a heady blend of Turkish micro-tonality, highly charged Balkan rhythms, and spicy Middle Eastern melodies. Singer Alejandro Mendia and dancers Lia Grainger and Deborah “La Caramelita” were part of a popular flamenco ensemble for years before merging with flamenco guitarist Manuel Vazquez and clarinetist and saxophonist Dorian Zavatta. Their goal was to create a radical musical hybrid, and with the addition of percussionist Alex Carrasco and drummer Gaetan Diaz, Cairo hit paydirt. Onstage they unleash a firestorm of music and dance that is rooted in centuries-old folk traditions yet taps into a modern, freewheeling eclecticism that crackles with chemistry. Find out why CBC Radio said, “Qairo’s music has no boundaries.”

Music in the Park
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nakusp Park Gazebo, 8th Ave NW and Broadway, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
The Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Presents our 26th Annual Music in the Park. Every Wednesday night from July 3 – Aug 27, 2024 at the Nakusp Park Gazebo from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Free live musical entertainment.

Author Event: Joseph Kakwinokanasum
2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Huckleberry Books Inc, 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L8
Named a “Rising Star” by the Writer’s Trust of Canada, and described as a “born storyteller,” Joseph Kakwinokanasum will be reading from his first novel, My Indian Summer.
This event is free, but due to limited space, they ask you reserve your seat by clicking the link here.

The Art of Adornment
2024-07-15 - 2024-08-15 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Experience the artistry up close and personal in this exhibition that explores themes of environment, technology and self-expression. Participants of The Art of Adornment designed wearable art for this juried fashion show. Presented in collaboration with the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC).
Events and Activities:
August 10-11 @ 10am-5pm: Visit the VISAC Gallery during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour to engage with the exhibition and participate in a recycled art workshop.

Latin Fiesta
2024-07-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
Please join us at the Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre in Crawford Bay for this outdoor, family friendly event. Mexican food available on site. Bring your dancing shoes!
