West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Griz Days Winter Festival
2025-02-27 - 2025-03-02 | Fernie, Fernie, BC
Fernie’s biggest, snowiest winter celebrations! #GrizDays
Named Best Winter Festival by Avenue Magazine in the Best of the Mountains 2023 reader ballot!

Be sure to purchase your Griz Pin as soon as you arrive in Fernie – or risk being thrown in Griz Jail and have to pay a fine to be released! Griz Pins go on sale in February and are widely available at retailers and venues around Fernie. Each pin has a unique number; in early March there will be a draw and the winner will receive $1000!
The annual Griz Days Festival is traditionally Fernie’s biggest event, encompassing the entire community from Fernie Alpine Resort to the Provincial Park to the Highway and Historic Downtown Fernie. It is a full, wild weekend of activities and live entertainment for all ages.
2025 THEME: For the 48th celebration, Fernie is honouring the Griz with a theme that blends the rugged spirit of the wilderness with the elegance of a bygone era – Vintage Formal! Picture top hats, monocles, furs, pearls, and the charm of old-world trappers, a nod to the Griz’s legendary roots!
SCHEDULE

Be sure to check the official schedule at ferniegrizdays.com for up-to-date information
Most events are free to attend, costs may apply to participate
Many events are all-ages

Pre-Griz Days:

Griz Days Sheriffs out and about in Fernie
Griz Most Wanted – watch for the Griz Jail out and about in Fernie
Griz Visits Schools

Thursday, February 27th:

2-4pm: Beer & Bail Out Pilot Brew at Fernie Brewing Company, until sold out
3 – 8pm: Vintage Pop-Up Shop with Hunnibucket Goods
8pm: Griz Days Trivia at the Pub Bar & Grill

Friday, February 28th:

11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE
11am – 12pm: Skate with the Griz at Fernie Memorial Arena – FREE
1 – 3 pm: Ski with the Griz at Fernie Alpine Resort – Lift ticket required
2pm: Swim with the Griz at Fernie Aquatic Centre – FREE
3pm: Mt Rushka Exposed – CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door
6:30pm: GRIZ DAYS PARADE on 2nd Avenue – NEW DAY!
7pm: Live Music: Hark Raving Sirens at The Pub – NO COVER
8pm: Live Music: Karaoke at The Griz Bar – NO COVER; 19+
8pm: Mt Rushka Exposed – CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door
9pm: Live Music: Peach Panic at The Fernie Taphouse – NO COVER
9pm: Vintage Formal Electric Swing Kick Off Party at The Elks Hall; Tickets $15Adv/$20Door
9:30pm: DJ Cona at The Northern; 19+

Saturday, March 1st:

8:30 – 11am: Pancake Breakfast at Fernie Senior’s Centre
9:30am – 1pm: Griz Golf at the Fernie Golf Course

By donation supporting Salvation Army & Cycling Without Age; Sign up on-site

10:30am: EXTREME GRIZ Pancake Eating Contest at Fernie Senior’s Centre – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
10am – 3pm: Griz Days Craft Fair – Elks Hall & The Arts Station; Free entry with Griz Pin
11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE
11:15am: EXTREME GRIZ Obstacle Course at City Hall – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
12pm: Smoosh Ski Races on 2nd Ave; FREE! Sign up on-site
12:15pm: EXTREME GRIZ Axe Throwing at The Courthouse – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
1pm: Junior Griz Training Grounds on 2nd Ave – FREE! Sign up on-site
1:15pm: EXTREME GRIZ Keg Toss & Caber Toss at Park Place Lodge – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
1pm: Snow Rugby at City Hall
2 – 5pm: Griz Kids Headquarters Face Painting, Toys & Games at Fernie Family Centre on 3rd Ave

Admission by donation to Fernie Kindergym Society

2 – 10pm: GRIZ STAGE AT STATION SQUARE – FREE!

2- 9pm: 360º Glambot & Digital Photobooths – FREE!
2- 9pm: Snow, Ice & Wood Carving Displays, Demos & Give-it-a-go! – FREE!
4- 10pm: Live Entertainment – FREE!

4pm: J SNCKS | 4:45pm: Mahoney | 5:30pm: Spandy Andy | 6pm: Mahoney
7pm: DJ SNCKS and Glow Flow by Wildlight | 7:45pm: Jeremie & The Delicious Hounds | 9pm: Mahoney

8:45 PM: FIREWORKS! – FREE!

2- 9pm: Pop-Up Performances by Surprise Guests on 2nd Ave – FREE!
2:30pm: Bed Races on 2nd Ave – FREE! – REGISTER NOW!
3:30pm: EOTW Musical Chairs on 2nd Ave – FREE! Sign up on-site
4pm: EXTREME GRIZ Vintage Truck Pull, Final Challenge & Crowning on 2nd Ave/Station Square – FREE for spectators! REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!
4pm: Baby Griz Crawl at Fernie Family Centre – FREE! Sign up on-site
4pm: Hot Wing Eating Competition at The Fernie Taphouse (Registration opens Feb 28th; limited to 10 participants)
5 – 9 pm: Griz Days Craft Fair – Senior’s Centre; Free entry with Griz Pin
5:30pm: Curling Fun Spiel at Fernie Curling Club; Register on site at event
8:45pm: FIREWORKS at Station Square – FREE!
9 – 10pm: Moonlight Ski with Stadium area lighting – Fernie Nordic Centre – FREE hot drinks & cookies!
9:30pm: Live Music: The Frontiers – The Northern

Sunday, March 2nd:

10 am: Drag Brunch – Park Place Lodge
11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE!
1 pm: Raging Elk Dummy Downhill at Fernie Alpine Resort – FREE to attend – spectactors can walk to the event site from the parking lot – wear suitable footwear for walking on snowy slopes

Want to participate in the Extreme Griz Competition, Bed Races or Parade? Registration now open! Find all the details HERE.

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 9-12)
2025-02-26 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 9-12, or intermediate students in grades 4-7.
Workshop Dates:
Wednesday afternoons
January 8 – June 4, 2025 (20 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm
No classes during SD20 Spring Break; March 19 & 26, 2025

Minimum 5 students, with a maximum of 12.
Class Fee:
$200 per participant
All supplies are provided
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Register here:
https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-9-12
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!
If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

re:source – making materials matter
2025-02-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
re:source is an exhibition of creative re-imagining, the act of finding and using materials over again or for a purpose not originally intended. We often think of “resources” as the things we have, but re-sourcing in this context implies the active process of discovery and reinvention.
Exhibition Dates: January 23-March 6, 2025
Opening Reception: January 28, 2025 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm
Join us for an evening of light refreshments. Artists in attendance.
Evening Hours: March 5, 2025
Intermission hours during the Bailey’s Performance Series.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday @ 12:00pm-4:00pm
Do you have a group looking to attend outside of gallery hours? Contact us at info@visacgallery.com to discuss group visits and field trips.

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2025-02-25 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.
Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
January 7 – June 3, 2025 (20 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm
No classes during SD20 Spring Break; March 18 & 25, 2025
Minimum 5 students, with a maximum of 12.
Class Fee:
$200 per participant
All supplies are provided
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Register here:
https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-ages-5-8
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!
If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Film Kicks Presents The Outrun
2025-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Golden Cinema, 802 10th Ave S, Golden, BC, V0A 0A0
Our Film Kicks volunteer group coordinated by Mandy Cantle curates a season of film selections chosen to present the best of Canadian and International films at the Golden Cinema. Here’s our Fall line-up!
Advance tickets can be purchased online or in person at AGOG. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door — if not sold out.
Adult Member $10
Non-Member $12
Child and Youth (18 and under): $5
At the door: $12 + GST
Feb 27
The Outrun
Poignant, atmospheric and suspenseful
Starring Saoirse Ronan
March 06
All We Imagine As Light Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes
Exquisitely beautiful and heartfelt
Heartfelt, bold, striking
A poetic story of disconnection and the human need for love, belonging and
connection.

Nelson Poetry Slam
2025-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club, 685-B Baker street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
Poetry Slam and Open Mic

JAZZ & FUNK ORGAN NIGHT
2025-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Dinner music for your soul. $10 advance $5 for students Minors ok accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

Special guest musicians from Vancouver
Chris Gestrin – Organ
Cameron Wilson – Violin
With locals
Joel Fountain – Drums
Mike Rud – Guitar

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-02-23 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

Lost Buildings with Greg Nesteroff
2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
While Nelson is well known for its many heritage buildings, it has also lost many to fire and demolition. Local historian and author Greg Nesteroff visits the Nelson Museum on Sunday, February 23 at 1pm to present a fascinating slideshow that will look at 40 such structures and their stories, from the opera house to the Strathcona Hotel to the Kerr Apartments.
To celebrate Heritage Week (February 17-23) this presentation is free and open to the public. Admission to the Nelson Museum is also by donation all week.

Learn to Carve an Eating Spoon
2025-02-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Blewett, Nelson, BC, V1L 6X1, Canada
In this 6 hour workshop, we will take a deep dive into the world of green wood spoon carving. We’ll cover all the skills you’ll need to go out into the woods identify, cut, cleave, axe, carve, and finish a beautiful and ergonomic piece of functional wooden ware.
Both the most basic of daily utilitarian objects and a surprisingly complex piece of design involving compound curves, intersecting wood grain directions, slight proportional nuances and very sharp tools. There is a lot that can be learned from a humble wooden spoon!

Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
2025-02-23 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-22 08:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-21 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Whitewater Ski Resort, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC, V1L 5R3, Canada
Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics, competitions, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater.
Coldsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions, backcountry education, arts and culture, storytelling, and clinics, we aim to connect, educate, and inspire.
It’s a chance to expand your skills, bridge connections, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape that surrounds us. The spirit of Coldsmoke stays with you long after the weekend ends.
Join us at Coldsmoke, where the slopes are our canvas, and the spirit of skiing and snowboarding takes center stage.

Neon Steve Live At Bloom Nightclub
2025-02-22 22:00 - 2025-02-23 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bloom Nightclub, 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H4, Canada
Neon Steve – Victoria BC
www.neonsteve.com
Canadian DJ/ Producer Steve Robertson, professionally known as Neon Steve, has curated a unique style and gained an impressive following of fans over the past decade.
In the studio by day, Steve demonstrates his unending creativity through the production of forward-thinking Bass House music. In the club by night, his DJ sets are best described as predictably unpredictable. Music is delivered in a high energy and fast paced flow through genres, with clever edits and segues throughout. Finding balance between staying true to his affinity for creating weird music, yet staying current and relatable to a broad range of fans has always been a top priority.
Between original work and remixes, his productions have earned release on taste making imprints such as: Mad Decent, Fools Gold, Confession, Punks, Psycho Disco and Cheap Thrills. He has been the top choice for features on remix EPs from some of dance music’s biggest names, including: Zeds Dead, Grandtheft, Keys N Krates, Excision and Stanton Warriors, among others.
Last year’s collaboration with Marten Horger, titled “You Don’t” gained worldwide acclaim from both fans and DJ’s alike, ultimately being signed to Tchami’s Confession Label, and featured as tune of the month in Mix Mag.
As a regular on the club and festival circuit at home in Western Canada, and 9 year resident of the Fractal Forest family at Shambhala Music Festival, Steve has also played at notable fests including: Burning Man, ADE, Breakfest, BeatHerder & Envision, and played in 15 countries worldwide.
Demonstrating his wide array of musical talents and versatility, Steve’s chill mixtape series Pleasensations have become a much-anticipated fan favorite, collectively earning over a million plays.
With Special Guests
Control Room – Calgary AB
Ashram – Nelson BC

10pm-2am
19+

OLDGUARD, WHITE QUEEN, TOASTER
2025-02-22 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Big triple bill with bands from Kelowna, Ymir and Castlegar!

Starbelly Jam Presents: L’Omelette & Honeydripper Live at Gray Creek Hall
2025-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gray Creek Hall, 15047 Hwy 3A,, Gray Creek BC, V0B 1S0
Starbelly Jam Music Festival presents Calgary’s favourite art rockers, L’Omelette, alongside resident beat man and deep house connoisseur, Honeydripper, for an epic night of dancing and mini Starbelly magic.

L’omelette weaves soul, jazz and punk into colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tethered by commanding melodies and current concepts
Meg Benedict’s vocal, sax and synth stylings are underpinned by guitarist Alex Klipper’s thoughtful and driving riffs; Matthew Lowe’s infectiously melodic bass lines; and Peter Cormier’s diamond-cut drumming and backup vocals. With them, there’s always something vivacious, heady, danceable and thought-provoking to chew on.

Steven Gevenich, better known as Honeydripper, is an old hand at new tricks. As a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ, he has been blazing the frontier of Canada’s burgeoning deep house scene. Profoundly influenced by Chicago house music, Honeydripper draws elements of jazz, funk, and soul into a mature catalogue, that focuses more on subtly and feeling than reaction.

Sing Chong Sessions Presents: Holly Hyatt LIVE from the KCR Basement
2025-02-22 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kootenay Co-op Radio, 308 A Hall Street, Nelson, V1L1Y8, Canada
Come be a part of the live studio audience for this intimate evening of folk blues with local stars Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden, LIVE from the KCR basement. Pay What You Can! Space is limited, doors at 7:30pm.

Needle Felted Bear Workshop (Ages 9-12)
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Join instructor Sarah Elizabeth to create a bear out of felt! Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. It’s a simple yet versatile technique that allows you to create amazing creations with just a few supplies.

This session is for ages 9-12.

When: February 22, 2025 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm

Ages: 9-12
Minimum 6 participants, with a maximum of 10.

Class Fee: $35 per participant

Supply Fee: $15

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

About the instructor:
Sarah Elizabeth Fibre Works is about all natural fibres; hand processed using the traditions of years gone by and the innovations of the present. The aim is to create a full circle connection for the consumer; an understanding of both the fabulous qualities of the product as well as the connection to the natural world.

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

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2025-02-22 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!

Write Off the Bat!
2025-02-22 09:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Taghum Hall invites writers to come out of the garret and into something more convivial on the weekend of February 22 and 23. Write Off the Bat! is an on-site, theme-based writing marathon, a juried competition, and a chance to hang with fellow writers—and get fed! The weekend’s supportive environment includes morning pep-talks from celebrated local authors, a delicious lunch each day, plus snacks, coffee and tea—and a chance to win prizes. Advance registration is required. More information and the registration link can be found at www.taghumhall.ca/events

DJ Civillian [Vancouver] – Live in Nelson
2025-02-21 22:00 - 2025-02-22 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s Bar $ Grill, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Civillian [Vancouver]
– Shambhala / Bass Coast / Wicked Woods –
Eclectic is an understatement when trying to describe the sound of Civillian. While always staying true to his roots in Hip Hop, his taste and collection have expanded exponentially to allow him to become a party-rocking chameleon – no situation outside of his scope. Beside his proven taste and wide range in selection, his ability to integrate elements of Turntablism into a dance-floor friendly set is what separates him from other DJ’s. Whether it’s the main stage, an impromptu sunrise set, house party or underground rave, Civillian is always prepared.
Venue: Finley’s Bar & Grill
PK Sound by Live Harmonics
Supporting Acts:
Fluxo & Dubconscious
Luminesce
Wax Headroom
Doors 10pm
First tickets $10

L’OMELETTE with HONEYDRIPPER
2025-02-21 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
L’omelette weaves soul, jazz and punk into colourful, honest, genre-fluid tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between prog and new-wave rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tethered by commanding melodies and current concepts. Meg Benedict’s vocal, sax and synth stylings are underpinned by guitarist Alex Klipper’s thoughtful and driving riffs; Matthew Lowe’s infectiously melodic bass lines; and Peter Cormier’s diamond-cut drumming and backup vocals. With them, there’s always something vivacious, heady, danceable and thought-provoking to chew on.
Honeydripper (aka Steven Gevenich) is an Edmonton based producer, musician, and DJ. A guitarist by trade, he has spent well over a decade heavily involved in live music, taking inspiration and experience from a diverse background in jazz, funk, and roots music. However a love for dance music and underground culture sparked the way to a solo house music project in the spring of 2017. Honeydripper’s productions are a medley of lush chords, dusty drum samples, sultry vocal hooks, deep bass lines, and worldly percussion, all carefully detailed with a signature emotion and subtlety. Add a touch of lo-fi and you get warm and cozy house beats designed for long summer nights and early morning dance floors.

5 Broken Cameras film screening feat. talk by Palestinian solidarity activist
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Join Nelson 4 Palestine to watch the multi-award winning documentary 5 Broken Cameras; an extrodinary work of cinematic and political activism. It features a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil’in; a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements.

The evening will also feature a talk by a local activist about her experience visiting the Occupied West Bank last fall where she volunteered to provide protective presence with Faz3a.

Doors open at 5:30pm – Talk starts at 7pm

Suggested donation of $20pwyc

All funds raised will be slipt between the Autonomous Sinixt, our sponsored children in Gaza, and the Tulkarem Refugee Camp in the Occupied West Bank.

For tickets: email nelson4palestine@gmail.com or at the door.

Shane Koyczan
2025-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a Shane Koyczan show. 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.
The Capitol Theatre
Adult: $35; Senior: $31.50; Under 30: $20
https://www.shanekoyczan.com

COLDSMOKE’S STELLAR FILM COMPETITION
2025-02-20 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Got an epic story to tell? A shot that needs to be shared? An awesome trick that deserves an “ooh” and an “ahh”? We want you to capture your fun, unexpected, and stellar moments this winter to share with our community!

Enter your film into the Stellar Film Competition, with prize winning categories for Best Overall Film, Best Edit, Best Cinematography, Best Storytelling, and People’s Choice! Films will premiere on the big screen at The Royal on February 20, 2025 to kick off Coldsmoke.

Oh, and did we mention that Best Overall Film wins two seats for a day with Stellar Heliskiing? Plus, YETI is adding some serious prizing to amp up the stoke. Now’s the time to go all out!

Family Friendly Paint Night – Fox – By Gilbert Studios
2025-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gilbert Studios, 3364 Southridge Drive, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G1, Canada
Come join me for a fun evening and we will paint this fantastic fox! ?
?Date: Thursday February 20th
⏰Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
?Location: 3364 Southridge Drive
?Cost: $40 or bring a friend and pay $75 for both of you
(must be paid together)
Etransfer to hold your spot please message me for details.
A great way to enjoy a creative night out with friends, and family!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this event is designed to be fun and accessible for everyone! All the materials you need: brushes, paints and canvas plus a tasty snack and warm beverage will be provided.
FAMILY FRIENDLY. You are welcome to bring a child (recommended age 12+) but as long as they are focused, able to follow directions and sit for the full duration of the class they are welcome to attend! Ratio of one adult per child.
Warm drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) and a light snack will be provided, please let me know if you have any food allergies.
https://www.facebook.com/StudioPaintNight/
Studio is located in Castlegar, British Columbia

Rosa Good Live at Backroads Brewing
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Backroads Brewing, 460 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L4H8, Canada
Rosa Good brings an enchanting blend of mesmerizing vocals and uplifting folky guitar. Soulful, heartfelt, and captivating songs, with honest lyrics and compelling hooks that will have you singing along. Rosa’s performance is intertwined with inspiration from both bonnie Scotland and New Zealand. She has years of experience creating a captivating show; including several intimate sell-out gigs, and performances on the big stage at Burning Horse Festival 2023 & 2024 and Ripe Festival 2024 (NZ). Come on down to Backroads and enjoy her unique style while you sips on tasty craft beer.

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2025-02-20 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!

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)
2025-02-20 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 13+, or secondary students in grades 8-12.
If your child is 16 or older, they can also participate in adult classes such as pottery workshops or any drop-in groups.
Workshop Dates:
Thursday afternoons
January 9 – June 5, 2025 (20 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm
No class during SD20 Spring Break; March 20 & 27, 2025
Minimum 5 students, with a maximum of 12.
Class Fee:
$200 per participant
All supplies are provided
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Register here:
https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-ages-13
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!
If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com
