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A cast of breakout artists bring to life the operatic retelling of Malcolm X’s life. Baritone Will Liverman, who triumphed in the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, sings Malcolm. Soprano Leah Hawkins plays his mother, Louise; mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis his sister Ella; bass-baritone Michael Sumuel is his brother Reginald; […]
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 […]
Key City Theatre & Deja Louve present: A Kootenay Vaudeville AffairA Kootenay Vaudeville Affair is an explosive event with some of North America’s most impressive performers, including title winners from the 2023 New Orleans Burlesque Festival and Viva Las Vegas. Magnificent talent from New Orleans, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and right here in the Kootenays […]
This is a Feral Fringe event, featuring erotic fashion, performance art, and wild dance music provided by SisterSun Music and Robert E. Livingood.
Join us for our very first Dance Showcase at the Civic Theatre on Sunday, November 19th. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the showcase kicking off at 7:00 PM. After the showcase, the energy continues as we transition into a vibrant Dance Party. It’s a family-friendly event, and kids are welcome to join with a […]
When: Mondays, 10:00am – 12:30pm Duration: 6 weeks ( October 16 – November 20, 2023) Class fee: $250 for VISAC members ($280 for non-members) plus $18 for clay Join us in the pottery studio to begin, or further develop, your skills on the wheel. We will explore throwing, trimming, making handles and glazing. Enjoy a […]
Join West Kootenay Regional Arts Council Executive Director Kallee Lins as she shares an overview of the data compiled by Kelly Hill Strategies with Nelson City Council, along with what it means for the arts community. Attend the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in person at Nelson City Hall or […]
The Winter Group Show is under way at Studio Connexion Art Gallery! VISIT – VIEW – ENJOY…perhaps FALL IN LOVE with the artworks by our talented artists.
This bi-weekly club encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Fall session: Sept 13-Dec 6 Winter session: Jan 17-May 22 Age: 7 – 10 Class […]
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 […]
Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you! Welcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! Supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar […]
This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with a supportive environment and monthly topics to investigate and ask questions about. Participants will be tasked with finding their own style, experimenting with materials, and starting to develop their own art-making process. When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Fall session: Sept 14-Dec 7 Winter session: Jan 18-May […]