West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-11-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-26 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

Tenise Marie Album Launch @ Key City Theatre w/ Aline Deanna
2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
7:30 pm MST
Presented by Key City Theatre:
Tenise Marie is a Canadian songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, and recording artist based in Nelson, British Columbia.
Growing up, her voice was guided by bold female singer songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. Throughout her musical life, she has fallen in love with Soul, R&B, Gospel, Jazz, and most recently has begun exploring and reclaiming the sounds of her West Asian roots. Tenise’s music weaves together each of these influences, while remaining focused on lyrics that cause us to examine our own humanity.
Tenise’s original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic instruments, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music, reflective of her own mixed European and Assyrian heritage. As Olivia Herring from Music Mecca described Tenise’s ballad “Drawn to You” from her 2021 album Storm: “Watching Marie perform is an emotional experience…coming of age, falling in love, and exploring the world are just the surface level of inspiration in Marie’s pieces”.
A storyteller and traveller at heart, Tenise is inspired by adventure and connection. Her songs deliver folky nostalgia and romance, offering “jazzy folk-pop ambience…luminous vocals and clear-eyed, confessional lyrics” (Darryl Sterdan, Tinnitist).
Tenise Marie performs the range of human emotion through story and song, navigating heartbreak and humour with insightful lyrics, travel anecdotes, and unique musical landscapes.
Her new album, Off The Record, was recorded and released in July 2025 with support from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.
With Off The Record, “Tenise Marie opens up a deeply personal chapter, one that traces emotional vulnerability, cultural reconnection, and the quiet unraveling of perfectionism. As the title track to her new album, Off The Record doesn’t just set the tone, it is the tone. Honest, reflective, and soul-stirring” (Mischa Plouffe, Buzz Music).
The record features a collection of songs written for her Research & Creation songwriting project with the Canada Council for the Arts, inspired by her experience travelling to the Assyrian homeland in Iraq with GISHRU: Bridge to Assyria.
Opener: Aline Deanna
~ Soulful Country/Folk songs with catchy melodies and cheeky lyrics ~
Aline aims to capture the present moment with poeticism and humor all wrapped up in a bow of timeless country melodies. She is original and cunning in her songwriting and lends a nod to ever inspiring songwriters such as John Hartford and Lucinda Williams. Drawing you in with her candid lyrics she can tell an entire story in one sentence with her unique voice. Inspired by the likes of Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch the spirit of old time country music rings loud in her singing and songwriting and is uplifted with a modern dose of Americana.
Aline has performed at the Oregon Country Fair, Kluane Bluegrass Festival – Yukon, Whitefish Songwriters Festival – Montana, Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival – Austin TX, Tiny Lights Festival – Ymir BC, Woodstove Festival – Cumberland BC. She has showcased at Folk Alliance International (2025) & Your Roots Are Showing Ireland (2024) and tours frequently across Canada and Europe. She will be releasing her first LP “Wild Rose & Salt Water” on September 19th, 2025 which will be accompanied with a four week tour in Germany, Belgium, Poland and The Netherlands.

Saturday Bunker tours
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 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.

Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)

We Can Help Animals! BC SPCA Youth Workshop (Ages 8-12)
2025-11-15 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC
Are you a young changemaker looking to help animals?
Participants will learn ways to help at-risk animals through a variety of activities at the West Kootenay Community Animal Centre. Discuss how the BC SPCA helps animals. Create comics about the value of all beings. Give back by collaborating on a project for the shelter. This is a fast-paced and engaging workshop that combines play, creativity and learning!
Date and Time: November 15, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC
Ages: 8-12
Price: $37.50
Note – While there may be some time for animal interactions, we cannot guarantee the availability of suitable animals.

2025 Christmas Art Market
2025-11-15 - 2025-12-24 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Get ready to get into the holiday spirit at the 2025 Christmas Art Market! Now in its fifth year, this festive event celebrates local art and the magic of the season, offering a curated collection of unique gifts for your loved ones—or even a little treat for yourself.
Kicking off on Saturday, November 15, and running daily through to December 24, the market will feature creations from talented local artists like McKenna Prather, Michele Dupas (Dupas Designs), Sam Millard (How Original Art), Wendy Franz, and others. Available treasures include fine art, digital reproductions, pottery, jewellery, wearables, books, and more!
Open Monday through Wednesday from noon to 5 pm, Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, this is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts and experience the magic of the holidays.

Selkirk Weavers Christmas Sale: Friday (14th) & Saturday (15th)
2025-11-14 16:00 - 2025-11-15 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia ave, Castlegar, BC, Canada
The Selkirk Weavers and Spinners Guild, a group of local artisans from Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, and Fruitvale, are holding their annual Holiday Sale and Exhibit on Friday November 14th from 4-8 pm, and Saturday November 15th from 9am-4pm.
It will be at the Kinnaird Hall at 2320 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC.
Hope to see you all there!

Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
2025-11-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-30 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Studio Connexion Winter Group Show
2025-11-13 11:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
The Winter Group Show is coming back to Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp. Fine artworks by more than 35 talented artists from across Canada who are represented at Studio Connexion will be for sale during the Christmas season. Art-gifts are the type of presents that keeps on giving. Anne-Elizabeth Béliveau is the owner and the curator of the quaint space. She is delighted by the artworks the artists have been creating for the event.
Most of the artists she represents do landscape, abstract or wildlife. It is a great selection for the season or any occasion.
The Winter Group Show starts Thursday November 13th and runs through December 23rd. Walk-in-hours are 11am to 4pm.
Studio Connexion Art Gallery is location at 203 FIFTH Ave. in the heART of Nakusp just 2 1/2 short blocks from Broadway St.

KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
2025-11-12 20:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+

Open Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others!
message @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!

West Kootenay Métis Society Monthly Community Gathering
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
2nd Tuesday of the month
WKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food.
West Kootenay Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month!
Held at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm
Traditional foods, games, activities, as well as, great company.
Bring your family, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to send you home with food!

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library
2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, necessary technologies, furnishings and program supplies.
Join us: New members are welcome! It’s a great way to meet people and contribute to a vital and important part of our community. We meet at noon (12 pm) the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Nelson Public Library.
For more information check out Friends of the Library webpage.

TEXTURED PENDANT & EARRING WORKSHOP
2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
TEXTURED PENDANT & EARRING WORKSHOP
Hosted by The Dana Cloghesy
Join us at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre for a full-day jewelry workshop! Students will explore the process of rolling, texturing, and shaping clay to create their own pendant or earrings. Once dried, pieces are sanded, fired in the kiln, and transformed into pure silver. Each creation will be polished and finished, ready to wear or gift.
Sunday, November 2nd
9am – 4pm
$190 – All Materials Provided
RVAC Jailcell Studio, 320 Wilson st.
No experience necessary!
This class focuses on creating with pure silver, however students may purchase additional gemstones & materials if time allows.

Kootenay Chamber Players - Songs of the New World
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Silverton Memorial Hall, Silverton BC
Join the Kootenay Chamber Strings for a radiant afternoon of music celebrating Antonín Dvořák’s time in the New World. Written during his stay in the United States in the 1890s, Dvořák’s String Quartet in F major, Op. 96 (“American”) and String Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 97 overflow with the composer’s signature lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and heartfelt warmth.
Inspired by the open landscapes of America and infused with echoes of his Bohemian homeland, these two masterworks capture a unique moment of musical cross-pollination—where folk melodies, spirituals, and Dvořák’s own deeply rooted sense of melody come together in perfect harmony.
This intimate concert offers a rare opportunity to hear both of Dvořák’s “American” works side by side—an afternoon of glowing string sound, storytelling, and spirited ensemble playing.
About the Kootenay Chamber Players
The Kootenay Chamber Players bring together five accomplished musicians who share a deep love of collaboration, creativity, and community. Drawing on diverse musical backgrounds—from classical and folk traditions to jazz and contemporary styles—the group brings an open-hearted approach to performance that reflects their Kootenay roots: down-to-earth, adventurous, and passionate about sharing their craft.
The ensemble features Natasha Hall and Spring Burke on violins, Martine denBok on viola, Jeff Faragher on cello, and Rob Fahie on double bass. Together, they create performances that are rich in warmth, connection, and joy—music made by friends, for friends.

Film screening: "The Other"
2025-11-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
A documentary exploring the complex relationship between Jews and Palestinians in Israel-Palestine and the transformative journey that follows when they are faced with meeting ‘the other’ amidst the difficulty of the extreme violence, military occupation, inequality and propaganda. It provides an extraordinary example of what we are all capable of as humans. It speaks to overcoming dehumanization, propaganda, trauma and “othering”, and people’s moral courage, risk, vulnerability and commitment to seek the messy complexity of the truth.
Tickets are available at Otter Books for $15 cash, at the door, or online at Simpli Events – https://simpli.events/e/the-other-film-screening

We Can Help Animals! BC SPCA Comics Workshop (Ages 8-12)
2025-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | West Kootenay Community Animal Centre, 124 Heritage Way, Castlegar BC

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
2025-11-05 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
2025-11-05 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.

Day of the Dead: A Cross-Cultural Celebration
2025-11-01 15:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Eagles Hall, 641 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3, Canada, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
Join us for a very special Day of the Dead celebration, a free, family-friendly community event where we’ll honor tradition while embracing the richness of many cultures. Inspired by Día de Muertos, this event brings together diverse practices of remembrance and celebration of life.
What to Expect at the Day of the Dead Celebration
✨ Mexico – Dia de Muertos
Interactive altar. Arts & crafts while we share the meaning of this tradition. Plus, live serenatas (serenades) will fill the space with music and remembrance.
✨ Philippines – “Undas”
Experience the Filipino tradition of Undas through a communal altar, prayers, and music. Participate in shared offerings, hands-on crafts, and enjoy a live performance of Dahil Sayo.
✨ India – “Moksha”
“Moksha” is a visual and interactive display of India’s diverse rituals of remembrance, including storytelling, a short talk, and a participatory dance performance.
✨ Celtic Roots – “From Samhain to Halloween”
Presenter Shannon Silvermoon will explore Samhain’s ancient rituals and its transformation into Halloween. Participate in a short visualization, ancestor offerings, and intention-setting for the new year.
✨ Reflections on Grief and Healing
Led by death doula Leif, this space invites us to reflect on loss, grief, and renewal.
✨ Community Offerings
-Food vendors & face painting
-Performances by local & guest artists
-A closing dance party with uplifting global beats
📌 Save the date: Full schedule with times will be shared soon!
Event Schedule:
-3:00 – 4:00 PM: Altars making & community gathering begin, live Serenata from 3:30–4:00 PM & face painting & mini traditional food market open
-4:00 – 4:10 PM: Land Acknowledgment
by Rick Desautel
-4:10 – 5:10 PM: Community Talk: “Grief, Loss, and Healing”by Leif Mjolsness
-5:10 – 6:20 PM: Cultural Presentations:
Ireland – Origins of Halloween (5:10–5:30)
India – Moska (5:30–5:40)
Mexico – Traditions + Activity (5:40–6:00)
Philippines – Heritage + Activity (6:00–6:20)
-6:20 – 6:30 PM: Closing Remarks
-6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dance Performances featuring:
Miriam Martínez, Slava Doval’s DanceFusion, Sophie Barbaric, Surya & Nino, Tango group & Tapatia Collective
-7:00 – 9:30 PM: Dance Party featuring
DJ Mochilero & DJ Dubconscious
-9:30 – 11:00 PM: Karaoke & Curated Playlist

Wednesday Bunker Tours
2025-10-29 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.

Wednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!

HALLOWEEN MASK PAINTING WORKSHOP
2025-10-26 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
HALLOWEEN MASK PAINTING WORKSHOP
Hosted by May Ghalib
Start your Halloween celebrations with a simple and hands on workshop! Kids will paint and decorate their very own masks using a variety of colourful materials. With step-by-step guidance in a fun and supportive environment, each child will head home with a unique mask to enjoy for Halloween.
Sunday, October 26
9:30am – 11:30am
Ages 5 – 9
RVAC Kitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st.
$30 – All Materials Provided

Beading Space with West Kootenay Metis Society
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
4th Thursday and Saturday
Beading Space
FNMI relatives are invited to join us the 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month
NMAG at 502 Vernon
Summer hours –
Thursday July 24 5:30- 7:30pm
Saturday July 26 2-4pm
Theme- Blueberry pin kits

Thursday August 28 5:30- 7:30pm
Saturday August 30 2-4pm
Theme -Orange Shirt pins
Cost is free. Supplies included. Light snack provided. Beginner kits available. Intermediate and advanced welcome to bring own project.
Beginner kits are:
a simple leather thimble.
Basic and based on the theme of the month

Heartberries ‘ode mina’ (strawberry)

INTRODUCTION TO POINTILLISM | ADULTS
2025-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
INTRODUCTION TO POINTILLISM | ADULTS
Hosted by Delree Dumont
Discover the world of pointillism with Delree Dumont in this introductory workshop! Delve into Delree’s signature style as she shares the tricks of the trade, including the tools and paints she uses, how to highlight an image, and how to achieve the right consistency for your dots. Students will have the opportunity to paint from their own reference images, adding a personal touch to their first pointillism piece. This beginner-friendly class provides all the necessary materials, offering a social environment to learn this incredible painting technique.
Saturday, October 25th, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The RVAC Jailcell Studio, 320 Wilson st.
$70 per person, all materials provided
Youth ( 16+) and Adults

INTRODUCTION TO POINTILLISM
2025-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
