Arts and Culture
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Sunday Apr 10 2011
Fishbone
@ Spiritbar, Tuesday, April 12, 8 p.m.; April 13, 11:30 p.m.
One of the greatest alternative bands of all time is slated to bring its eclectic blend of funk, ska, punk and poetry to Nelson for two nights.
Fishbone is slated to play Tuesday and Wednesday night in the Spiritbar in the Hume Hotel...
By Nelson Daily Editor On on Sunday Apr 10 2011
The Nelson Public Library has received the gift of a beautiful quilted fibre work donated by the artist.
The early work by visual artist and former Nelson cultural ambassador Angelika Werth, entitled City Parks, now hangs in the Library’s bright, spacious stairwell. Flowers, shrubs, and houses climb a hillside against a textured sky in this large hanging constructed of silk and...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Saturday Apr 09 2011
TNT Theatre presents Chairs: a Parable
@ TNT Playhouse, 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10.
Tickets: $10 students, $15 adults @ Eddy Music
ITSAZOO Productions is taking over stages all over the province with its B.C tour of Chairs: A...
By Nelson Daily Editor On on Friday Apr 08 2011
It’s the second day of an incredible mix of local and international world-class snowboarders, skiers, paddlers, climbers, and environmental activists, coming together in Nelson at the Capitol Theatre.
Call it the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest tour, this event is a fundraiser for the Nelson Food Cupboard so bring a donation to be entered...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Apr 07 2011
Satisfaction: The Rolling Stones Experience
@ The Capitol Theatre, April 9, 8 p.m.
The Rolling Stones Experience is the international touring tribute to the world's greatest rock and roll band.
Now in its seventh year of production and over 1,200 performances, this highly...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Apr 07 2011
The apple never falls far from the tree.
Lainey Benson comes from an artistic family, and so it’s no surprise that her paintings are now bearing fruit, with past exhibitions all but selling out. Benson’s latest work is now on display at the Nelson Public Library.
Benson’s father was a professional musician; one of her brothers followed in his footsteps. Two other siblings are...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Thursday Apr 07 2011
This week and beyond at The Royal …
Cheryl Hodge
Thursday, April 7 - Showtime 9 pm
Composer, pianist, vocalist and teacher Cheryl Hodge is celebrating the release of her newest CD at the Royal.
With over 20 years of playing and touring with some of the finest jazz...
By Nelson Daily Staff On on Tuesday Apr 05 2011
Best of the Fest
@ The Capitol Theatre, Thursday, April 7, 8 p.m.
An incredible mix of local and international world class snowboarders, skiers, paddlers, climbers, and environmental activists will come together at this years Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest tour.
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By Nelson Daily Staff On on Monday Apr 04 2011
Barroom basic swing dance class
begins Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m. at The Royal on Baker
Classes will start on time out of respect to all participants and to the Royal.
For the first session please show up at 6:45 p.m. to complete details and be ready to start.
... By Nelson Daily Staff On on Friday Apr 01 2011
Marnie Christoffersen and Lara Blackman
@ Bijou, Saturday, April 2, 6:30-9:30 pm
Marnie Christoffersen of drawn by and Lara Blackman of Jayne couture dresses and wigs (currently on display in the bus stop window) will be hosting and showing off their wares for the month of April at Bijou (564 Ward St).
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