Arts and Culture
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Tuesday Mar 29 2016
In 1930, Canada was locked in the Great Depression, the planet Pluto was discovered and the Kootenay Festival of the Arts kicked off its inaugural campaign.
During the next three weeks more than 400 performers between five and 69 years of age from throughout the West Kootenay will be performing in front of adjudicators at the 2016 edition showcases local dancers, pianist, vocalists and...
By Contributor On on Tuesday Mar 08 2016
Rossland residents are invited to examine draft versions of Rossland’s Life and Environment Action plans and to provide valuable input.
Second-year Selkirk College Integrated Environmental Planning Program students prepared the plans. People can see them at an open house on Monday, March 14 at the Old Fire Hall (2115 Queen Street) in Rossland between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The meeting is an...
By Contributor On on Monday Feb 15 2016
Carly Dow and Madeleine Roger are joining forces to tour through western Canada starting on February 21, targeting the Kootenays and West Coast as well as some dates in Alberta.
Stops in the West Kootenay include Winlaw on February 26, and Nelson on February 27th and 28th.
“We’re both very excited for this tour,” says Dow.
“Madeleine is a wonderful songwriter and a dear...
By Contributor On on Thursday Feb 04 2016
For its third concert of the season, the Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series is proud to present the Clinton Swanson Quartet.
“Nelson’s hardest working musician” teams up with some of the region’s finest to present an evening of intricately arranged chamber jazz.
Inspired by ensembles like the Modern Jazz Quartet, the group will present original music and arrangements of pieces...
By Contributor On on Tuesday Feb 02 2016
TNT in Nelson presents an epic reading of R.C. Sherriff’s classic World War One dram, Journey's End, Friday at the former Nelson Daily News building on Baker Street.
Journey's End is performace by Quinn Baron, Eden Chisholm, Geoff Burns, Rob Andrew, Stephen Fowler, Don Thompson, Brian Deon, Cloud Edwards, Michael Calladine and Richard Rowberry.
Journey's End...
By Contributor On on Tuesday Dec 15 2015
"A music festival is a good thing in itself. It is chiefly beneficial to the young who through the competitions have an opportunity of learning much about music that they could learn in no other way. The fact that the festival is to be held annually will encourage interest in music generally as the competitors have to spend months in practicing for the contests.”
These...
By Bob Hall On on Tuesday Dec 08 2015
Burgeoning Selkirk College talent will shine in an eclectic night of entertainment when Contemporary Music & Technology Program students hit the stage at Nelson’s Spiritbar on December 18.
The traditional Christmas Break Show features student-based bands that have been toiling for several weeks in preparation for a night that will throw a spotlight on talent and hard work.
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By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Dec 03 2015
On what is expected to be a dreary, we weekend, what better way to have some fun but than to check out the Capitol Theatre's 28th Anniversary Christmas Panto - Puss in Boots.
Directed by Jeff Frost, the 2015 Christmas Pantomime has everything from laughs to singing from young actors to adults.
This year's show stars Lisel Forst at Puss . . . In Boots, Iain Pardone as Dame, Bee...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Sunday Nov 29 2015
It's getting close to opening night for the 28th annual Capitol Christmas Pantomime, Puss In Boots.
Sunday, was the final run through for the cast in preparation for dress rehearsal later this week and opening night, Thursday at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.
Directed by Jeff Frost, this year's show stars Lisel Forst at Puss, Iain Pardone as Dame, Bee Harris at King, Heather...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Nov 19 2015
Director Jeff Frost is back in the spotlight with the production of the 28th annual Capitol Christmas Pantomime, Puss In Boots, set for December 3-6 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.
The story follows a swashbuckling feline who fights to save his town from an evil villain.
Get ready to cheer for the hero, boo the bad guys, and sing along with some familiar songs.
The...
