Arts and Culture
By The Nelson Dail... On on Tuesday Jun 15 2021
Anyone who has ever played or watched a game of chess, may know that what you’re seeing transpire on the board may actually belie the final intention.
This sentiment could be applied to competitive chess player, internationally trained physician and math scholar Patricia Smuga.
Smuga, who moved to the Nelson are a few years ago, just last year championed a premier publication for...
By Contributor On on Tuesday Jun 15 2021
As our economy opens up, we’re running our Annual ‘Congratulations to the Grads’ Promotion in both the Castlegar Source and the Trail Champion.
For those of you who haven’t participated in the past, it’s a fairly straightforward proposition. We offer, in the publication of your choice, the Leaderboard ad position (the long, skinny one at the very top of the page, measuring 728 X...
By Contributor On on Friday Jun 11 2021
The Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC) has proudly hosted events that have become instrumental in supporting local artists for over five creative decades. NDAC is excited to be able offer ArtWalk this year, continuing its long history of supporting local artists to sell their work.
The Nelson and District Arts Council has worked hard to engage and support local artists during the...
By Sarah Lord On on Tuesday Jun 08 2021
Last week, we were delivered tragic news about Indigenous children who lost their lives in our province’s residential school system. Indigenous communities were hit especially hard by this discovery.
Christopher Yates, a Director of the West Kootenay Métis Society and Lesley Garlow, Indigenous Educator at Touchstones Museum, organized a memorial and ceremony for the 215...
By Charles Jeanes On on Tuesday Jun 08 2021
Artists and Revolutionaries
Allow me a brief tangent about rock music and the Revolution; I am a 1960’s kid and I cannot forget a childhood illusion that my Woodstock Nation would transform our world. Music, love, peace, revolution, all were One, right? As the Eagles put it lyrically, “we thought we could change the world with words like love and freedom...
By John Boivin Loc... On on Monday Jun 07 2021
The Hills Garlic Festival will not be taking place this summer.
“This decision was made with the best interests of our small community in mind,” says a notice on the festival website. “We look forward to welcoming vendors, patrons, and volunteers in 2022.”
The Hills Recreation Society’s board of directors chose to cancel the popular annual event in New Denver despite the easing...
By Contributor On on Wednesday May 26 2021
It’s time to put your Sculpturewalking shoes on! Castlegar has once again welcomed a huge variety of amazing artwork to beautify and enliven the city’s downtown core and offer a welcome attraction for residents and regional visitors
“The past year has very challenging for arts and culture organizations,” says Sculpturewalk Executive Joy Barrett, “and we’re very fortunate to have the...
By Contributor On on Monday May 24 2021
This weekend is a rich offering of streamed presentations from the Capitol Theatre with local Nelson and BC representation in the genres of music and dance respectively.
Beginning on May 27th and available for one week, local singer and ukulele player Brian Kalbfleisch will be joined by Rob Fahie on bass, Don Macdonald on violin, and Graham Tracy on percussion to present an...
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...
