Taghum Hall’s Merry Little Christmas is twinkly, family-friendly, and free (with donations gratefully accepted, of course!) Come and enjoy carol-singing, stage presentations by talented community children (and a parent or two!), a KidsCAN Bake table, a craft-making table, good things to eat, and our Kids-Only Market, where kids can buy gifts for their families at very affordable prices! And what else? Why, the Jolly Old Elf himself will make an appearance! Ho ho ho!
events
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
Newberry & Verch an RCAC Performance Series Event!
? Get Ready to Shimmy, Laugh, and Be Captivated by Newberry & Verch! ?
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience the unforgettable folk duo Joe Newberry and April Verch live at Rossland’s historic Miners Hall on November 10! Step-dancing, soul-stirring vocals, and toe-tapping tunes will fill the hall as these two renowned artists bring their warm, spirited, and masterfully crafted music to town.
Newberry & Verch are known for creating pure magic on stage—combining Joe’s rich, resonant vocals with April’s sweet soprano, and blending guitar, fiddle, banjo, and dance percussion in a performance that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Their music is a journey through time, with original songs and folk favorites that celebrate the roots of American and Canadian traditions, giving audiences a glimpse into the heart and stories behind every tune.
? Join us on November 10 at 7 pm for a night of unforgettable music and joy!
Whether you’re a folk music enthusiast or just looking for a night of joy and connection, this concert promises to entertain, inspire, and leave you shimmying in your seat!
Base Layer Mending Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth
Mend your wool and wool-blend base layers with ease! This workshop with fibre artist Sarah Elizabeth introduces visible mending techniques that can extend a garment’s life by 1.5 to 2 years. With all materials provided, participants will learn various stitches and creative mending ideas that add personality and durability to any garment.
Patch Repair Workshop with Sarah Elizabeth
Bring your denim and blankets back to life with patch repair techniques!
Sarah Elizabeth will guide participants through patch selection, stitching, and securing repairs for a strong, stylish fix.
All materials are provided, and participants may bring their own items to repair.
Noémi Kiss and Friends
Noémi Kiss teams up with pianist, Paticia Tao, and Nelson instrumentalists, Natasha Hall
(violin) and Rob Fahie (double bass). Listeners will embark on a journey spanning centuries,
with compositions by Mozart, Liszt, Poulenc, and Satie, as well as Hungarian folk music,
Noémi’s cultural heritage. Elements of jazz, folk and classical music, delving into themes of
love, beauty, belonging and loss will be at the evening’s heart.
Contra Dancing
Contra dancing is a community social dance that has its origins in England, Scotland and France made popular in the US.
We dance to live music – Irish, Scottish and French-Canadian tunes played by talented musicians. A caller walks through the moves and prompts the figures during the dance.
Contra dance is appropriate for all ages if you can walk briskly and follow directions independently. You don’t need to bring a partner. It is customary to change partners during the evening. Bring comfortable layered clothes, water bottle, indoor shoes.
We dance at Taghum Hall 6:30-7pm introductory class/ 7-9 dance $15/adults $10/youth Next dances: Friday Oct. 25 and Friday Nov. 29