Call for nominations: CKCA steering committee
The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) invites members of the arts, culture, and heritage community in the Columbia Basin to join its volunteer steering committee.The CKCA is a representative body of the arts, culture and heritage communities across the Canadian Columbia Basin, and manages and administers arts, culture,...
Dream takes flight this month for Above and Beyond Kootenays
DreamFriday, March 25 @ The Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m.Local aerial photographer Benjamin Jordan will capture the first ever West Kootenay Community Formation and would like to extend a personal invitation to Nelson residents to be part in this event.
This March marks the launch of his Above and Beyond Kootenays initiative...
Colin Linden heads up this week at The Royal on Baker …
This week at The Royal on Baker … Born Ruffians Monday, March 14, $10, Showtime 9:30 pm The Royal is excited to present one of Toronto's best indie rock groups, Born Ruffians. The trio creates a jaunty mix of shifty guitar riffs and hyper-chic vocals for a Pixies-esque shredded kind of sweetness. A great band ready to rock...
Attention ski bums, snow bums, skinny bums, and large bums
Attention ski bums, snow bums, skinny bums, and large bums; Iron Mountain Theatre (I.M.T.) is proud to present Ski Bum: The Musical. I.M.T. (the company who brought you A Tribute to Mining, White Star Lady, and Company jump) is the Kootenay's newest, and coolest, professional theatre company. True fire for theatre arts burns...
Call for entry for artists and cultural venues
Registrations are currently being accepted for artists and venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT). The CBCT is a two-day celebration of culture taking place Aug. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The CBCT is a self-guided tour showcasing local arts, culture and heritage offered at no...
Fundraiser for Nelson’s first opera
Fundraiser for Nelson’s first opera Friday, April 15, Rod and Gun Club A beautiful night of tapas and tunes awaits in an evening in support of the Amy Ferguson Institute, raising money for the creation of Nelson's first Opera, Khaos. The event takes place April 15, a Friday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rod and Gun Club. The theme...
Carlos Del Junco caps off solid week at The Royal
This week and beyond at The Royal on Baker Street … Electric Wednesdays with Estevan and Tracy Lynn Wednesday, doors at 8:30 pm Come listen to some great local music or take the stage yourself. The Idlers with Take With Audio Thursday; Tickets: $7 advance / $10 door; Showtime 9 pm The Idlers, Newfoundland's traveling...
Teched out Tuques – Reload celebrates 24 hours of local new media
Teched out Tuques – Reload @ Hume Hotel, Saturday, March 12, 5-9:30 .m. The West Kootenay’s favourite party band will bring the energy back to weary competitors as locals gather to dance, sing, learn and celebrate with the winners of the first 24-hour WebDev Showdown. Showdown competitors and public alike are invited to...
Shambhala Music Festival beats out Burning Man, wins best large festival in London awards show
By Ricardo HubbsFor years, the Shambhala Music Festival was the Kootenay's little secret. The event was born of the unique art and culture of the region 14 years ago. About 500 people attended the first Shambhala in 1998 on the Salmo River Ranch near Salmo, and that number has grown to about 10,000 people annually, making it...
Into the Mystic theatrical world dance production
Into the MysticSaturday, March 12, Winlaw Hall, 7 p.m. Into the Mystic is a theatrical world dance production which embodies mythologies, traditions and lore from cultures around the world. Featured dancers are: Shauna Robertson ~ Middle Eastern Dance Lisa Hanning ~ Modern Erin Thomson ~ Latin Marilyn Falck ~ African Slava...
