West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

CKCA Q&A Session
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help.
These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin.
Q&A sessions
To learn more about these grants and how to apply, attend one of our FREE question-and-answer sessions. The events all take place online through Zoom.
REGISTER NOW IN THE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain
Wednesday, January 29, 2025: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain
Monday, February 3, 2025: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain
Wednesday, February 5, 2025: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain

Before you attend a session, we encourage you to watch the video about the specific program you’re considering applying to. To find the video, select the program that interests you and navigate to that program’s page. Afterwards, come to the Q&A session with your questions.
If you have questions about your specific project, rather than the programs themselves, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session.

Tea & Textiles
2025-02-05 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.

Les Filles Du Roi
2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Capitol Film Series: The lives of young Mohawk Kateri and her brother Jean-Baptiste are disrupted by the arrival of the king’s daughters, young French women sent to the new colony to marry and have children. They forge an unlikely relationship with young Marie-Jean Lespérance, whose dream of a new life is more complicated than she could have imagined.
Tickets $15

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2025-02-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-01-28 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

Life Drawing | Weekly Drop In
2025-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Sharpen your life drawing skills this winter in a relaxed, low-pressure environment! Life drawing is the practice of sketching from a live model, offering artists a chance to study anatomy, form, and expression.
Join us every Monday for sessions open to anyone, regardless of skill level. These self-directed classes provide the perfect opportunity to practice at your own pace, with a facilitator on-site to guide the session rather than provide instruction.
Semi-draped Sessions (Underwear) | Ages 15+
Undraped Sessions (Nude) | Ages 19+
All genders and body types will be invited to model
– Monday nights
– 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
– Please arrive at least 10min early to give yourself time to set up
– $15 per session
– Some materials provided but BYO encouraged
– RVAC Main gallery, 320 Wilson st.
– No bookings required

Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
2025-02-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-26 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

Learn to Sharpen Your Carving Knives
2025-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Blewett, Nelson, BC, V1L 6X1, Canada
In this 3 hour workshop we will cover how to sharpen both a traditional Scandinavian grind carving knife and also curved hook knives. You will provided with your own simple sand paper based sharpening kit and strop to take home with you. I can provide knives for you to practice on, or if you have your own tools please feel free to bring them along with you to sharpen.
Sharping tools is an essential and often overlooked skill that is important to your enjoyment of the craft, your tool lifespan and also your own safety. Believe it or not, sharp tools are safe tools! It is super common to feel nervous about sharpening especially as a beginner. I’m here to assist with that!

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2025-02-01 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.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Winter Carnival
2025-02-01 01:00 - 2025-02-02 01:00 (America/Vancouver) | Expo Park, Slocan
3rd annual Winter CarnivalCelebrating the Slocan Valley
A non-profit community eventA family friendly gatheringNo alcohol served
By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward)

Live Performances All Day:
1:00 Heather Rose2:00 Mitch Robillard3:00 Kosmic T and the Whole School3:30 Puppets on The Move4:00 Spin the Wheel4:30 Soul Potion6:00 DJ Wax Headroom7:30 Boreas Ignites Fire Dance with Flowantix8:00 TruckVanCar

Afterparty @ The Legion 10pmWith Dubconscious, Daily Basis and Luminesce

SlideFree kids crafts & Lantern Making workshopFree Snow conesFood & Artisan VendorsTea and Soup LoungeFire Pits & ArtCarnival games and prizes hosted by Slocan Valley Youth NetworkRaffle prizes and 50/50 draw

Food Vendors including:FOMOTasty Times Vegan EateryOh My Lard

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 CoordinatorSecurityRaffle prize and merchandize tableCollecting donationsShow up, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.

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

Poetry in the Gallery | Free
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
Join us for a free evening of poetry, creativity, and community! Whether you’d like to share a poem you’ve written, read a favorite by another author, or simply listen and enjoy, everyone is welcome. Bring a cup of tea, relax in the cozy gallery atmosphere, and soak in the magic of words. This is a welcoming and judgement free event, beginner poetry is encouraged.
– Thursday, January 30, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
– Januarys theme: Endings
– No poetry in December
– RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson st.
– All forms of poetry welcome
– No bookings required!
For our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights, however please note that the last 45 minuets of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
2025-01-30 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!

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2025-01-30 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.

Artist Trading Cards Workshop
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is launching a monthly drop-in workshop for artists of all ages and skill levels to create and trade art cards! Artist trading cards are miniature works of art specifically made to be freely traded. Created on 2.5 x 3.5-inch card stock using any medium, ATCs encourage artistic experimentation, creativity, and community building rather than consumption.

Blank cards, art making materials, and collage supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. This FREE program is an all ages drop-in program that will be offered the last Thursday of the month. You can join one, two, or all three programs!

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)
2025-01-30 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

"Kootenay Landmarks" Open Adjudicated Art Exhibit
2025-01-30 - 2025-02-23 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
2025 Open, Adjudicated Art Exhibit Celebrates Kootenay Landmarks | Art Gallery Kimberley Showcases Regional Creativity from January 30 to February 23, 2025
Kimberley, BC—The stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the West and East Kootenays will take center stage at the 2025 Open, Adjudicated Art Exhibit, hosted by Art Gallery Kimberley. From January 30 through February 23, 2025, artists from across the region and beyond are displaying their unique interpretations of “Kootenay Landmarks.” This annual event is not only a celebration of the region’s beauty but also an opportunity for artists to gain exposure, sell their work, and compete for three awards: the Kootenay Art Prize, the Inspiration Award, and the newly introduced Peoples’ Choice Award.
A Platform for Artistic Expression
The idea for this open art exhibit stemmed from a desire to offer more artists the chance to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting. “Winter is a quieter time for the gallery, so creating an open exhibit during this season allows us to connect with more artists and provide a platform for their creativity,” says Irma de Visser, owner and operator of Art Gallery Kimberley. The event will feature an inclusive online gallery and webshop, ensuring maximum visibility for every participating artist.
A Joyful Experience for Artists and the Community
Exhibiting artists gain several benefits, including:
– Being part of an awesome celebration of Visual Art and The Kootenay region.
– Guaranteed placement in an online gallery for a month.
– A chance of placement in the gallery for a month.
– Opportunities to connect with collectors, peers, and art enthusiasts.
– Eligibility for prizes.
For Irma, organizing this exhibition is a labor of love. “One of the highlights for me is connecting with (new) artists and watching their creations inspire our community. Fitting all the artworks into the gallery space without compromising their presentation is a welcome challenge.”
A Fresh Approach to Awards
To make the adjudication process more inclusive and rewarding, the gallery is using a unique selection method. Adjudicators will shortlist 10 artworks from the 20-25 artworks selected for display in the gallery, and a random draw will determine the recipient of the Kootenay Art Prize. Similarly, the Inspiration Award will be selected through a draw from the non-shortlisted entries, offering every artist a chance to shine. The Peoples’ Choice Award invites the public to cast their votes in the gallery, ensuring community involvement in the celebration.
Meet the Adjudicators
Caprice Hogg (Kimberley, BC): oil painter, teacher, mentor, and writer whose artistic journey spans three decades, Caprice brings a wealth of experience and a passion for inspiring emerging artists.
David Barnes (Creston, BC): accomplished ceramic artist and teacher with a career rooted in innovation, David’s dedication to mentoring the next generation of artists has left an indelible mark on the art community.
Irma de Visser (Kimberley, BC): Owner of Art Gallery Kimberley and a dedicated advocate for the arts, Irma has played a pivotal role in fostering creativity and connection within the Kootenay region.
Join the Celebration
The public is warmly invited to experience the exhibit at Art Gallery Kimberley (Mon. – Wed. by appointment | Thur. – Sun. 10 am – 5 pm) and online from January 30 to February 23, 2025. New this year is the introduction of a Peoples’ Choice Award allowing all visitors to vote for their favourite artwork. In addition, there will be a Parallel Art Exhibit at Centre 64 (Tue.-Sat. 1-4 pm) for the artworks that aren’t included in the gallery selection at Art Gallery Kimberley. The festivities will culminate with a closing reception and award ceremony on Friday, February 21 at 5:00 PM at the gallery, providing an opportunity to celebrate the artists and their contributions to the region’s vibrant art scene.
For More Information
Contact Irma de Visser at info@artgallerykimberley.com for details on submissions, exhibit schedules, and more.
Celebrate the art, culture, and landmarks of the Kootenays with us this winter—we can’t wait to see you there!

SonReal w/ Sunsetto – All Things Aside Tour
2025-01-29 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Spiritbar, 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E5

Sechille Sedare
2025-01-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
Experience the Enchantment of Sechile Sedare!
Spend a captivating evening with Sechile Sedare, where timeless traditions meet contemporary artistry. This mesmerizing performance promises to take you on an unforgettable journey through a rich tapestry of music, dance, and storytelling.
Be prepared to be enthralled by Sechile Sedare’s unique blend of cultural heritage and innovative expression. This event is a celebration of creativity, passion, and the profound connections that art can forge across diverse communities.
Secure your tickets now and be part of an extraordinary night that will leave you inspired and invigorated. Don’t miss out on this chance to witness a truly magical performance!
For more information or to purchase tickets please visit the Key City Theatre website.

The Improv Comedy Show
2025-01-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
The Improv Comedy Show features an all-female cast performing for one night and one night only. They sold out their last venue. Will they do it again?
ACT 1 :Our trio of improvisors take turns directing each other in improvised scenes, ultimately competing to be the best director of the night. If the audience likes the scene they can award the director a point. However, if the audience does not like the scene the director is instantly punished!
7:30 doors, 8:00 pm show$10 online / $15 door. 19 + Audience.
Jackie Atkins is a writer, filmmaker and improviser currently based in Nelson, BC. In 2020, she graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in Narrative Studies and French. She also holds a certificate in Fine Woodworking from Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. Her most recent project, Nature + Elles, is a French language documentary that weaves together stories of Francophone women involved in adventure sports, entrepreneurship and environmental activism in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. She is one of the head writers of the upcoming sketch series, Southern Interior, and is excited to be working on her first feature screenplay with support through the Her Vision: Women in Film program. Her love for storytelling is rooted in an appreciation of the specific and the strange, as is the rest of her life.
Michelle Hart is a multi-disciplinary artist, specializing in theatre and improvisation. Since graduating from Mount Allison University with a theatre degree, she has trained, taught and performed with theatre institutions across North America to hone her craft. Michelle is the recipient of the Pat & Tony Freedom Fund, Outstanding Sketch/Improv Productions from My Entertainment weekly, and was featured on JFL42 Sirius FX Just For Laughs Festival. She has worked as a cast member for MSC Seaside, The Second City, and the Bad Dog Theatre Feature Players. Currently she is the Co Director of The Canadian Improv Games: Improv Camp, a head writer on Southern Interior, a Nelson based Sketch Show, and the director and producer of 20/40 and The Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue. Online: @WeirdHart + @ReallyCoolProductions
Lindsay Mullan is a Canadian Comedy Award-Nominated actor, improvisor, instructor, and creator. She is an alumnus of the Second City Toronto Mainstage, an alumnus of the internationally-acclaimed improvisation theatre, Loose Moose, and a graduate of the Mount Royal University Theatre Arts Acting Program. Lindsay has worked as a performer for over almost two decades in various mediums (Theatre, Film, Television, Web, and Podcasting). Currently she is based in Toronto, Canada where she is one half of the improv duo The Cheeky Chappies (alongside improv pal Gavin Williams). When she’s not improvising, you can spot Lindsay in commercials eating fast food sandwiches or playfully rolling her eyes at TV husbands who’ve just done something stupid.Online: @lindsomullo + lindsaymullan.com

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 9-12)
2025-01-29 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

Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Country Line Dance Night
2025-01-28 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Y’all ready for another boot-stompin’ good time at The Royal? We’ll start with a new line dance lesson led by Fabiola Gascon, followed by a quick refresher of the previous two dances we learned in 2024. Then, get ready to kick up some dust as we dance the night away!

This event is 19+. Western wear encouraged.

Sechile Sedare – Leela Gilday and Jay Gilday perform together
2025-01-28 19:30 - 21:15 (America/Vancouver) | Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC
The Trail & District Arts Council presents contemporary roots duo Sechile Sedare, a perfect pairing of JUNO award-winning Leela Gilday and Jay Gilday, on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 pm. Part of the Performing Arts Trail series in The Bailey Theatre.
Sechile Sedare (seh-chee-leh’ ‘seh-dahr-eh’) means ‘my younger brother, my older sister’ in the Dene language. And these sibling songwriters hit notes of nostalgia, hope, and humour in songs about their family history, connection to the land and water, and the twists and turns of fate.
This musical collaboration sees Jay and Leela co-write and co-create new repertoire together, harnessing their talents as deeply insightful and genuine storytellers. Their voices blend in perfect harmony, in songs created during lockdown in 2021 and during a residency at the Banff Centre.
Jay Gilday is a vagabond turned mailman, who has searched for himself in the depths of Folk, blues, traditional, rock and most recently soul music. As a half Dene, half Canadian-Irish man who travelled the roads of Canada in his youth, he weaves work, family, and performance into song. Jay performs with a powerful voice and heavy hitting guitar, finger-style or flat-picked, your choice!
Leela Gilday was born and raised in the Northwest Territories, and she writes about the people and the land that created her. The power in her voice conveys the depth of her feelings of love and life in a rugged environment and vibrant culture, as if it comes straight from that earth. Leela’s family is from Délįne on the shore of Great Bear Lake and her rich vocals dance across the rhythmic beats of traditional Dene drumming and bass line.
Leela Gilday – Awards & Accolades
2021 JUNO Award ** Indigenous Artist of the Year
2021 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award ** Social Voice
2021 Canadian Folk Music Award Winner ** Indigenous Songwriter of the Year (North Star Calling)
2 x 45 minute sets
Photos by Olya Shendrik.
Single tickets are $30. Under 30 years is $10.
6-show pass $168 or Pick Your Own season by becoming a Patron Member for $25 and get 20% off Trail Arts Council presentations and other benefits. All tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
Reminder – please do not wear strong smelling perfumes or colognes to the Bailey Theatre as the building is a scent free zone. Thank you for your cooperation.

Nelson Poetry Slam
2025-01-26 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club, 685-B Baker street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
SLAM / OPEN MIC:
To slam you’ll need 2 poems, each can be up to 3minutes.
OPEN-MIC:
– Slots are up to 5mins, but no minimum length.
– if you want to play an instrument, please bring your own gear / guitar and patch cord. We only have one mic + cord. For anything more elaborate, please reach out in advance, or you could play acoustically.
There are stairs and NO ramps, but please be in touch and we will see how to help accommodate your needs.
FREE SPEECH / INTENTIONAL GATHERING :
This is a free speech platform centred around inclusivity, community, respect for human rights and dignity. We don’t allow hate speech in any form. We embrace an anti-oppression, anti-racist and decolonization framework from the Sinixt territory to Palestine, Lebanon, the Congo and beyond.
ALL AGES event, but be warned that subject matter and language may vary (eg: swearing may occur). We ask people to us a TRIGGER WARNING for content that may be traumatic (*ask us if you need clarification).

Learn to Carve an Eating Spoon
2025-01-26 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!

The RICHARD INMAN BAND with ALISSA ARNASON
2025-01-25 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Road-weary, dusty and worn down from thousands of miles, hundreds of shows a year, from Canada to Denmark, Germany and back, Richard Inman is an authentic story telling troubadour. Playing for thousands at festivals or dozens in a smoke filled back road bar in rural Saskatchewan, Inman’s honesty has connected him to a devoted cult following and cemented his place as a Canadian songwriting giant.

DZVINKA” - Ukraine’s Robin Hood Story
2025-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Key City Theatre, 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6H4, Canada
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble presents, “DZVINKA” – Ukraine’s Robin Hood Story.
In the heart of Ukrainian culture, where tradition dances hand in hand with passion, there exists a legacy that spans half a century. Welcome to the jubilant celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Society. Since its inception in 1974, Tryzub has stood as a beacon of artistic excellence, a symphony of spirited footwork and colorful costumes that tell the story of Ukraine’s rich heritage.
“DZVINKA,” Tryzub’s 50th Anniversary Show, is a unique 2-hour stage production that unveils over one hour of original music, composed and recorded amidst the shadows of war in Ukraine. Featuring new elaborate costumes crafted in Ukraine, the mesmerizing choreography takes audiences on a riveting journey encompassing excitement, anticipation, laughter, and moments of despair.
The first half of the show introduces an original storyline centered around Ukrainian folk hero Oleksa Dovbush—an outlaw, a hero to the people, and leader of the Opryshky. The second half navigates through the diverse regions of Ukraine, showcasing the delicate balance between intricate technique, colorful costumes, the grace and beauty of our female dancers, and the strength, determination, and gravity-defying tricks of our male dancers.
Despite formidable challenges, the costumes and music were created in Ukraine by brave individuals. As a result of the shutdown of Ukrainian airspace due to Russia’s war, the costumes were transported by van out of the country and then flown to Canada from neighbouring nations. These costumes embody resilience amid adversity. As Russian military targets museums, theaters, and historical sites, orchestra musicians, scattered and forced to record in school classrooms, join hands with Tryzub in crafting original works like “DZVINKA.”
Net Proceeds from the performance will be donated to support Ukrainian Newcomer programs that support the mental health and wellness of youth impacted by war.

Up Close and Intimate: Randy from Creston in REDNECK WIZDOMZ
2025-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
The first of The Vallican Whole’s UP CLOSE and INTIMATE 2025 Performance Series, it’s:
RANDY FROM CRESTON!
In
REDNECK WISDOMZ
Written and performed by Lucas Myers.
Lucas Myers returns with his lovable rural opinionator, Randy from Creston! Randy will be addressing the divisiveness or our current social situation and sharing his own very particular version of “radical redneck wellfullness”, a process which will include many tangents, a few tunes, and maybe a guest appearance. Oh and laughs. Lots of laughs. Buckle up, buttercup!
Tickets are $25. You can reserve by email at info (at) vallicanwhole.com. They’ll also be available at the door. The show is approximately an hour, with one intermission. Cash bar and a new exhibit in our Basement Gallery to enjoy!
