Shane Koyczan - Performing Arts Trail
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a show by spoken word poet, writer and performer Shane Koyczan. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick. Here is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure it’s still in your chest. His work has become a staple in schools for both its impact and reach.Shane curates a kind of art gallery that displays sculptures of the human experience each time he speaks. Lauded for his sold-out live performances Koyczan has carved out his own artistic path and taken his work beyond the conventional. Shane may be best known for performing his poem, “We Are More,” during the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5-q6S8qJMQLearn more at his website https://www.shanekoyczan.com/home.120 minutes including 20 minute intermission.Individual Adult Ticket: $35.PLUS:• the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old• 2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.• New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.All tickets are assigned seating.All tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.Upcoming shows in the Performing Arts Trail series include:Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (double bill) : Tuesday April 18 2023 – Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affected the Japanese community today. The Yamabiko Taiko drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance on Japanese Taiko-style drums.Huu Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Huu Bac Quach and his quintet, based in Montreal, skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

"KYRRÐOGFRIÐUR" Solo Art Exhibition by Neal Panton
2023-03-29 - 2023-04-15 | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
March 29-April 15, 2023Art Gallery Kimberley, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BCIn the heart of Kimberley’s PlatzlOpening hours: Wed-Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. noon-4Solo art exhibition by Cranbrook artist Neal Panton:“KYRRÐOGFRIÐUR means Peace and Quiet in Icelandic. While travelling around Iceland I experienced an overwhelming silence. Iceland feels both timeless and secret. The Icelandic landscape has the unique ability to quiet the restless mind.”*We acknowledge that Kimberley (k̓ukamaʔnam) is within Ktunaxa ?amak?is, the traditional homelands of the Ktunaxa Nation.

LIFE OF PI
2023-03-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Life of Pi by Yann Martel, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti directed by Max Webster.
After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? Filmed live in London’s West End for The National Theatre LIVE and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is bought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screen.
The National Theatre live is back and we are thrilled to present LIFE OF PI for 2 shows on Thursday March 30 2pm & 7pm. Tickets are on sale now here.
‘Puppetry, projection, and magic combine to stunning effect in a superlative stage adaptation.’ The Stage

Beyond the Legal Limit Theatrical Presentation with Music, Columbia Basin Tour
2023-03-30 19:30 - 2023-04-14 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | various locations
Pat Henman’s story of loss, grief and recovery captured in her 2021 critically acclaimed memoir Beyond the Legal Limit: Surviving a Crash with a Drunk Driver has been adapted for the stage with original music and songs. Developed during the pandemic with support from the Canada Council for the Arts, Echo Vocal Arts Alliance and the Nelson and District Credit Union, the 55 minute drama will star Pat Henman as the Narrator along with Rachel DeShon as the Singer, while the Musician role will be shared by two accomplished pianists, Robyn Lamb from Nelson and Sue Gould of Golden, BC. Beyond the Legal Limit, with original score and songs by Calgary based composer and Musical Director, Konrad Pluta and directed by Vancouver theatre actor, director and writer, Tracey Power, has had three successful streaming opportunities including the premier in April 2021 from the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, The Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail and in September of 2021 at the Rochester Keybank Fringe Festival in Rochester, New York. The tour in the Basin is supported in part by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. The cast is thrilled to be performing live this spring.There will be a Q & A following the performance and books will be available for sale and signing.The tour will cover the Langham Theatre, Kaslo March 30; Kicking Horse Culture, Golden, April 1; Taghum Hall, Taghum, April 6; Huntington Hills Community Centre, Calgary, Alberta, April 8; Kootenay River Secondary School Theatre, Creston, April 14. For ticket outlets and information please visit www.pathenman.comPhoto credit Electrify Photography

DEADLINE (EARLY BIRD): Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2023-03-31
Register now for the Columbia Basin Culture Tour if you’re an artist, or an organization or venue focused on arts, culture and heritage, anywhere in the Columbia Basin. Learn more at www.wkartscouncil.com/register-for-the-culture-tour.

Summer Youth Production Auditions
2023-04-01 | Capitol Theatre Nelson, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson
It’s time to come out and audition for the Summer Youth Production at the Capitol Theatre. This year we are excited to be presenting Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical!

Met Opera FALSTAFF
2023-04-01 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Verdi’s Shakespearean comedy features a brilliant ensemble cast in Robert Carsen’s celebrated staging. Baritone Michael Volle sings his first Verdi role at the Met as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance. Reuniting after their acclaimed performances in the production’s 2019 run are soprano Ailyn Pérez as Alice Ford, soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, and mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Mistress Quickly. Soprano Hera Hyesang Park and tenor Bogdan Volkov are the young couple Nannetta and Fenton, and Daniele Rustioni conducts.
The Met Opera production of FALSTAFF will have Trail’s own Kootenay Cannoli onsite, with her delicious cannoli’s for you enjoy! Take home kits will also be available.

Learn to Develop Your Own Film
2023-04-02 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Learn to Develop Your Own Film at the Revelstoke Visual Arts CentreWith Maxim B. VidricaireAre you sick of sending your film out of town to get developed? Learn how to do it yourself! This beginner friendly workshop is open to absolutely anyone who has a roll of film and some curiosity. Leave the class with your developed photos and the confidence to keep developing your own film.Who can take this class?This class is open to anyone aged 16+ who has a roll of film ready to develop. Each person will need to bring in one finished roll of 35mm colour film. Check your roll for a “C-41 process” label, this should be just fine for most Kodak and Fuji colour film. You don’t need to be a professional photographer or an artist. If you’re curious about the process and you’d like to learn, this class is for you.Can I learn how to develop my black and white film in this class?Unfortunately no. The process required to develop colour film and black and white film is quite different. If you’d like to learn how to develop black and white film let us know! We’re always looking to run more workshopsCost: $1559am – 11am then 5pm – 7pm, April 2This class is split into two halves as your film will need to hang dry throughout the day.Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson st.You’ll get:Plenty of one one one time with the instructor. It will only be you and one other person in your class.Your photos developed!The experience and knowledge to keep developing your own film.

Our Trust, Our Future
2023-04-03 - 2023-06-24 | various locations and online
Columbia Basin Trust will be travelling throughout the Columbia Basin region to meet with you, listen to your input and plan together for the future.
The Trust was established in 1995 to support efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being in this region. Its activities are guided by the Columbia Basin Management Plan, developed based on public input from residents.
The Trust is pleased to invite you to share your perspective on how we can realize a better future for this incredible region. Your input will help the Trust develop the next Columbia Basin Management Plan. We all have a stake in this as residents and that’s why we call this process Our Trust, Our Future.
Learn more about upcoming events in Basin communities as well as opportunities to engage with the Trust online at ourtrust.org/future.

Drop In Life Drawing
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Drop In Life DrawingWith Brett Mallon
These classes are open to absolutely anyone, regardless of experience or skill level. The only thing to note is that these are self directed classes, meaning the instructor is on site to facilitate rather than teach.Who:Ages 15+ are encouraged to join our semi-draped sessions, however undraped sessions are restricted to 18+What:A range of standard drawing materials will be available on the night, however if you’d like to work with your own materials you are more than welcome to bring those along.When:Weekly on Tuesday evenings, 6pm – 8pm April 4 – 25Class starts at 6pm sharp, please arrive early to get settled.April 4 | Undraped (18+)April 11 | Semi Draped (15+)April 18 | Undraped (18+)April 25 | Semi Draped (15+)Where:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, Main GalleryEnter through the main doors (front entrance)320 Wilson St, RevelstokeWhy:These self directed sessions are the perfect chance to practice your figurative drawing and do something a little different.Cost:Drop in, no bookings required$15 per sessionPay with cash or card at the door

Pysanky | Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop
2023-04-08 | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Pysanky | Ukrainian Easter EggWith Heidi Hermanski
According to Ukrainian folklore the fate of the world depends upon the Pysanka. If, for any reason, this custom is abandoned, evil–in the shape of a giant serpent chained to a cliff– will overrun the world. Each year the serpent counts how many pysanky in the world has increased, the chains are tightened and good triumphs over evil for another year.This class will guide you through the wax-resist technique of dying eggs, similar to batik work done on fabric, using traditional Ukrainian folk designs.Open to youth and adults 12+No experience necessary$55 per personApril 8th, 11am – 3pm320 Wilson St. Side studio entrancewww.revelstokeartgallery.ca/education

DEADLINE: Columbia Basin Culture Tour
2023-04-15

Met Opera DER ROSENKAVALIER
2023-04-15 09:00 - 13:45 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss’s comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in her Met role debut as Octavian, and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as Baron Ochs, and Markus Brü ck is Sophie’s father, Faninal. Maestro Simone Young takes the podium to oversee Robert Carsen’s fin-de-siè cle staging.

Glass Mosaic Workshop: Part 1
2023-04-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Elkford Art Studio, Elkford
Learn how to make glass mosaic! You will create your own design for a 12” x 12” (or 12” x 16” if you have the time) composition using pattern or imagery. We will cut coloured sheet glass into tesserae that you will then puzzle together and glue into place. This class format allows for any amount of detail to be achieved. A basic design can be completed in this class time, but participants have over a week to work on a more complex design if desired (outside of class time, studio drop-in fee is included). All pieces will be grouted together on the last day of class. If you are travelling from out of town for this workshop, the whole project can be completed in one day, I can grout your project on the last day and get it to you afterwards!Suitable for all levels of experience, ages 16+*** All supplies are included! ***$140 per personDates: Saturday, April 15, 2023 10am-4pm (cut, arrange, and glue the glass in place)Tuesday, April 25, 2023 6-8pm (apply grout)

Steve Hill with Allensong
2023-04-16 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Edgewood, Edgewood
Allensong is opening for Quebec based, Maple Blues Award winner Steve Hill.

Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers: Performing Arts Trail
2023-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail
The Performing Arts Trail series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you Sansei: The Storyteller. Written and Performed by Kunji Ikeda. Produced by Cloudsway Dance Theatre.It may seem as though a light-hearted look at the Japanese Internment isn’t possible until you hear Kunji Ikeda say, “If the Japanese Internment of WWII didn’t happen, I wouldn’t be alive.”Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affected the Japanese community today.Kunji Ikeda investigates the social climates and hardships that affected the Ikeda family after they were labeled enemy aliens after the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor triggered the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese-Canadians.In a tale that is both illuminating and profoundly personal, Sansei: The Storyteller weaves together dance, narrative, historical audio, and recorded family recollections in a moving work that CBC hailed as both “timely” and “uniquely beautiful.”Ikeda conveys his grandparents’ emigration from Japan to British Columbia, where his grandfather was a successful fisherman in Steveston, B.C. Then, in vivid contrast, his stories follow his family’s incarceration as his grandmother, father and uncle were held at Rosebery, an internment camp outside New Denver, while his grandfather was sent to live and work in a road camp to build the Hope-Princeton Highway.With compassion and unexpected humour, Kunji Mark Ikeda shares his discovery of where he came from, how his family navigated their histories, and how the rampant racism of past generations has affected the Japanese community today.The silver lining? If not for the internment, Ikeda wouldn’t be here to tell this story today…Created and performed by Kunji Ikeda.Creator/performer Ikeda “dances and says more with the movement of his fingers than many actors do with reams of dialogue” (Calgary Herald). The artistic director of Calgary’s Cloudsway Dance Theatre, Ikeda’s moving multi-disciplinary works inventively combine story, imagination, and choreography.Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/tJBU7pDNEKs.“A tale of profound historical impact. Sansei is storytelling at it’s finest; sophisticated, meaningful, moving, and humorous.” – Laurie Fife, Ottawa Storytellers Society“He’s a terrific stage presence… a natural-born storyteller. The agony and ambiguity of the Japanese Internment comes out as much in his dance as it does in his words.” – Stephen Hunt, Calgary HeraldAwards:Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama (Nominated) – Betty Mitchell Award 2019Outstanding Choreography (Nominated) – Betty Mitchell Award 2019Best Solo Performance (Nominated) – Calgary Critter Awards 2015Best of Fest (Winner) – Calgary International Fringe Festival 2014The Yamabiko Taiko drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance! Founded in 2003 in Kelowna, BC, Canada Yamabiko (meaning ‘Mountain Echo’ in Japanese) Taiko began with very humble and simple desires: purely to enjoy and play Japanese Taiko-style drums and be lost in their power and grace. Starting with homemade instruments made from packing tape and cut-to-size sewer pipes they began to gather in the basement of a member’s house.Today, Yamabiko Taiko has evolved into a regularly performing group and practices have moved to the basement of the Kelowna Buddhist Temple.55-60 min Sansei Storyteller show followed by 30 min Taiko Drummers performanceIndividual Adult Ticket: $30.00.PLUS:• the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old• 2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.• New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.All tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.Last Performing Arts Trail series show:Huu-Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Huu Bac Quach and his quintet, based in Montreal, skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

Nelson Choral Singers concert
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson
The Nelson Choral Singers present their spring concert on Wednesday April 19th, 7 PM at the Nelson United Church. The theme is “The Wonders of Childhood” — from lullabies for sleeping babies, to dancing and pure imagination, to the sadness of grown-up sons and daughters leaving home and moving to the city. Beautiful choral music that touches the heart.Kathleen Neudorf directs the choir, and the accompanist is Christoph Martens. Special guest Noemi Kiss is the soprano soloist, and she and Neudorf also perform several duets. Tickets are $15 at the door; $10 for children under 12.

Sors ta langue de ta poche
2023-04-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lily May Room, Rossland
The West Kootenays Francophone Association (AFKO) is launching a series of free participatory and interdisciplinary art events addressing the theme of linguistic insecurity. A playback theatre troupe will be performing stories of the audience while a local visual artist Melanie Boothe will create a live painting inspired by the conversation between the audience and the actors.Playback theatre is a form of art that invites audience members to tell a “slice of life” story, which is then retold on stage.What is linguistic insecurity? It manifests itself as a feeling of discomfort in speaking a language because of the fear of being judged for the way one expresses oneself.

Glass Mosaic Workshop: Part 2
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Elkford Art Studio, Elkford

Sors ta langue de ta poche
2023-04-26 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Torchlight Brewing Co., 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC, V1L 7B4

Beginner Watercolour Nights
2023-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Beginner Watercolour NightsWith Lara Davis
We had such incredible feedback from our drop in watercolour nights that we just had to extend them! These beginner friendly workshops focus on removing the fear from trying watercolour and don’t require any experience. If you’re looking for a relaxed, social environment to have fun and try something new, this class is for you!Local instructor Lara Davis aims to empower people to stretch their creativity and explore the many techniques of watercolour. Each class will focus on a different skill so those that choose to return regularly will learn a new skill every time!Because these classes are in such high demand students must reserve their space in advance. Please see the links below to save your space!Adults (18+)Wednesday Evenings, bi-weekly. 7:30 pm – 10:00 pmDates | April 26, May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21.$35 / session. All materials providedKitchen Studio, 320 Wilson st. Side Studio Entrance

Anything Goes | Closing Event
2023-04-27 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
The annual Anything Goes exhibition is back! Running April 13th – 27th this art auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds helping to fund the upcoming year’s workshops, exhibitions, and community events. Artists are encouraged to submit work in any medium or theme, as long as the final work is 12 x 12”, anything goes! This year submissions have arrived from all across Canada, as well as a huge selection from our local artists. So if you’re looking to claim an original piece of art for yourself this exhibition is a must.The entire collection can be viewed in person or online via 32auctions. The auction will go live April 13th, and will end at 7:00 pm during the Closing Event, April 27th. This particular exhibition is celebrated on a closing event, rather than the traditional opening. So join us as we all count down to the final moments together, with a glass of wine in hand and a new friend by your side.PLUS! The live auction is back. One piece, chosen by the hanging committee, will be selected for live auction. This means one fan favourite will only be available for bidding in person during the closing event on April 27th, don’t miss out!Closing Event:April 27th | Viewing: 2:00pm – 5:00pm, Social: 5:00pm – 8:00pmBidding ends 7:00pm$5 Admission at the door or free entry to membersEveryone welcome320 Wilson st.Semi Formal AttireLive musicBidding:Online via 32auctionswww.32auctions.com/rvac2023Bidding Open April 13 – 27

Watercolour Painting Series
2023-04-28 18:00 - 2023-06-09 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Elkford Art Studio, Elkford
Dates: Fridays: April 28, May 5, 12, 26, June 2, 9Time: 6-8:30 p.m.Location: Elkford Art StudioCost: $152.00Ages 15+Join Artist Katherine Russell for this six-class watercolour series.This class will be light on theory and big on projects! We will be painting from photos, so bring reference material that is of interest. We will cover composition, texture techniques, and colour mixing. This class is suitable for all skill levels as all projects will be individual.Register at www.elkfordarts.ca

Met Opera CHAMPION
2023-04-29 09:55 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his first opera to the Met after his Fire Shut Up in My Bones made history opening the 2021–22 season. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays Griffith’s older self, haunted by the ghosts of his past. Soprano Latonia Moore is Emelda Griffith, the boxer’s estranged mother, and mezzo- soprano Stephanie Blythe is the bar owner Kathy Hagan. Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to the podium to conduct Blanchard’s second Met premiere

BC's Marvellous Mushrooms Exhibit
2023-04-29 10:00 - 2023-08-16 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Museum and Archives, 315 First Street West, Revelstoke
Revelstoke Museum and Archives is pleased to be hosting “BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms,” a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.
The exhibit explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms, highlighting some of the most fascinating of the 3,400 known species in the province.
The Opening event will take place on Saturday, April 29 at 2 pm at Revelstoke Museum and Archives. The exhibit will run until August 16, 2023.

Sors ta langue de ta poche
2023-04-29 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | La Baguette, 607 Victoria Rd, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
