Arts and Culture
By Contributor On on Wednesday May 19 2021
The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival (EMLF), based in Nelson, BC, celebrates 10 years this summer with a mix of home-grown and national authors and presenters, more special events, and increased opportunities for writers to hone their craft. EMLF runs online July 7 – 11.
“It’s a fitting celebration to mark ten years of bringing exceptional Canadian literary talent to Nelson,” says...
By Contributor On on Tuesday May 18 2021
Artists and supporters of the arts will soon have a new collective space for the community to learn, connect, and create art together in Rossland.
The Rossland Arts Centre Society has submitted an application to lease the historic Drill Hall building on the corner of Monte Christo Street and 1st Avenue. The application is now in process with the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural...
By Charles Jeanes On on Thursday Apr 29 2021
What Lasts? A holy Book-- and an unholy $ystem
“... This I know, for the Bible tells me so.” -- child’s hymn, Jesus loves me
“I am an anti-Christ / I am an anarchist
I don’t know what I want / but I know how to get it
I want to destroy...
By CBT On on Tuesday Mar 30 2021
Here’s your chance to get to know a lineup of 100 unique entrepreneurs and creators – from a nature-loving artist to an alternative “coffee roaster in Nelson and area during the #BuyBasin Festival – running through April 27. The online festival gives locals the chance to meet and interact with the entrepreneurs in your own backyard.
The Facebook Live festival,...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Mar 25 2021
Anyone with friends or family working in the entertainment industry knows first-hand the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has not been too kind.
While some musical artists have been able to turn to the virtual stage and record labels to showcase their talent, many local bands have been put into a tailspin as large crowds at concerts and clubs have gone the way of the dinosaur since the...
By Contributor On on Thursday Mar 18 2021
The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) invites members of the arts and culture community in the Columbia Basin to join its volunteer Steering Committee.
The CKCA is a representative body of the arts and culture communities across the Basin and manages and administers arts and culture funding programs on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).
The CKCA Steering Committee...
By Charles Jeanes On on Thursday Mar 11 2021
The Third Promised Land: outer spaces and the star-colonizing project
"We have to colonize Mars to ensure humanity's seed will survive if something happens on earth, like a nuclearthird world war or asteroid strike that could end human life." -- Elon Musk, owner, SpaceX
“Elon Musk says he plans to send 1 million people to Mars by 2050 by...
By Lauren Penfound On on Monday Mar 08 2021
The following story contains depictions of family violence. International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor women the world over. Celebrate our everyday hero women who are brave trailblazers in the most everyday situations.
This year marks the 110th annual International Women’s Day celebrated across the world. The hashtag you’ll see...
By Timothy Schafer On on Thursday Mar 04 2021
There will be no festival season in Nelson for the second year in a row, says the head of the city’s leading arts organization.
Sydney Black, executive director of the Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC), told city council in a recent checkup on the arts (in a Zoom meeting) that this year was shaping up like 2020, with no live music, arts or culture gatherings.
Social...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Wednesday Mar 03 2021
The Civic Theatre and Kootenay Rockies Tourism are pleased to announce the formation of the new Kootenay Regional Film Commission.
The new film commission will design strategies and opportunities for economic development through increased capacity in film service and attraction for the region. This collaboration will create economic benefits for both the film and tourism industries....
