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Star Wars: A Lewd Hope Burlesque Revue

Get ready for a night of intergalactic indulgence as Vesper Valentine brings you the epic conclusion of her Star Wars burlesque trilogy:
🚀 STAR WARS: A LEWD HOPE 🚀
Saturday, May 3rd | The Royal | 8:30 PM

The twin suns of Tatooine aren’t the only thing heating up the galaxy… This sultry space saga is back with brand new acts, a stellar cast, and a whole new adventure that’s hotter than a blaster on stun!

Join a rebel alliance of sassy scoundrels, seductive Siths, and jaw-dropping Jedis as they tempt and tease their way through a night of shimmering star power. This is your final chance to witness the glittering grand finale of this cosmic trilogy, it’s going to be absolutely out of this world!
Climb aboard our starcruiser of seduction and let us take you on a pleasure cruise to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, with stops in all the most scandalous spaceports. Whether you’re here to root for the rebels or revel in the dark side, this is the place to be dazzled, delighted, and deliciously distracted by the finest force-fueled tease in the universe.
Come dressed to slay! We’ll have prizes for best dressed and a few surprises still locked in the cargo hold. Whether you’re channeling your inner Wookiee, bounty hunter, or burlesque droid, we want to see you in all your star-studded glory!

Nature celebrated in Poetry Reading

Elizabeth Cunningham presents her poetry collection Look to this Day, Poems for Doris McCarthy in this reading, which is accompanied by a digital presentation of many of the beautiful images reproduced in the book: the paintings of celebrated Canadian landscape painter Doris McCarthy, which served to inspire Elizabeth’s poems, as has the life of McCarthy itself. The event does double duty, celebrating National Poetry Month and Nelson’s celebration of Earth Week. It promises to be an irresistible combination for anyone who loves poetry, art, and the wild natural world around us.

The Mosquitos – New Absurdist Theatre

Material Theatre Presents:
THE MOSQUITOS
“Things are changing rather quickly.  We no longer share a reality”.

A group of old friends get together for a dinner party, while rumours of an unimaginable change swirl around them. How will they face total transformation?

An absurd comedy of manners with an existential heart, The Mosquitos is original new theatre written and directed by Slocan Valley playwright Marya Folinsbee.  With equal parts humour and pathos, The Mosquitos reconsiders our place in the ecosystem, asking;

How do we create a coherent life together when we understand the world so differently?

A meditation on politics, relationships, (mis)information and the role of art in making meaning, The Mosquitos is inspired by absurdist classics like Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (and, by life in these times).

This world premiere features a talented ensemble of local performers and artistic team:

Written and Directed by Marya Folinsbee

Featuring Performances by:

Emily Ryan

Kozmo Sammartino

Roger Carter

Patricia McLaughlin

Karmelle Spence-Sing

Lindsay Clague

James Shaw

Aaron Pickett

Mike Funergy

Sound Designer Jeremy Sauer

Projection Designer Brian Lye

Mask & Puppet Designer Elaine Weryshko

Stage Manager Martina Avis

Technical Director Terry Brennan

Production Designer Marya Folinsbee

Creation support from The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

Production support from The BC Arts Council.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Mosquitos – New Absurdist Theatre

Material Theatre Presents:
THE MOSQUITOS
“Things are changing rather quickly.  We no longer share a reality”.

A group of old friends get together for a dinner party, while rumours of an unimaginable change swirl around them. How will they face total transformation?

An absurd comedy of manners with an existential heart, The Mosquitos is original new theatre written and directed by Slocan Valley playwright Marya Folinsbee.  With equal parts humour and pathos, The Mosquitos reconsiders our place in the ecosystem, asking;

How do we create a coherent life together when we understand the world so differently?

A meditation on politics, relationships, (mis)information and the role of art in making meaning, The Mosquitos is inspired by absurdist classics like Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days (and, by life in these times).

This world premiere features a talented ensemble of local performers and artistic team:

Written and Directed by Marya Folinsbee

Featuring Performances by:

Emily Ryan

Kozmo Sammartino

Roger Carter

Patricia McLaughlin

Karmelle Spence-Sing

Lindsay Clague

James Shaw

Aaron Pickett

Mike Funergy

Sound Designer Jeremy Sauer

Projection Designer Brian Lye

Mask & Puppet Designer Elaine Weryshko

Stage Manager Martina Avis

Technical Director Terry Brennan

Production Designer Marya Folinsbee

Creation support from The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

Production support from The BC Arts Council.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

ELVIS: The Vegas Years

Get ready to be all shook up! “ELVIS: The Vegas Years” is a spectacular musical journey that celebrates the unforgettable Vegas era of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Featuring a stunning array of costumes, dazzling choreography, and, of course, the legendary music that made Elvis a household name, this show promises an experience you won’t want to miss.

 

You will experience:

– Hit Songs Galore: Enjoy live performances of Elvis classics like “Suspicious Minds”, “Can’t Help Falling In Love”, “In The Ghetto”, and many many more!

– Stunning Visuals: Our stage transforms into a vibrant replica of 1970s Las Vegas, complete with state-of-the-art lighting and video technology.

– World-Class Talent: Starring Multi-award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Jaedyn Pilon, backed by Canada’s Top Elvis Tribute Band, The Flashback Band

– Immersive Experience: The show includes a unique mix of narrative and concert, bringing the excitement of Elvis’s performances and personal anecdotes to life.

 

“Elvis: The Vegas Years” isn’t just a concert; it’s a journey through the heart of musical innovation and personal evolution.

Nastasia Y – Ukrainian folk & jazz fusion

Coming Wednesday, December 4th, from Toronto, to the Harrison in Crawford Bay.. Concert 7:30 PM. Optional singing workshop 6:00 PM. Visit www.artconnect.cc/events/ for tickets and more information.

Born in Ukraine, Nastasia Y blends funk, electro, and jazz with Slavic folk music. Rooted in the ancestral grief and wisdom of the Ukraine, Nastasia envisions a modern inter-connected future.

“World fusion at its best” – WholeNote Magazine