The nights maybe getting longer, but that just gives the opportunity for people to venture inside for entertainment which is why the Capitol Theatre is ready with a host of amazing shows for October. The first full show of the season, Hey Viola, a musical that features the life of Canadian civil rights activist Viola […]

Local writer Ellen Burt was “overwhelmed” and “incredulous” to learn she won the 2023 Richard Carver Award for Emerging Writers. Each year, one writer is chosen for this honour locally and awarded a cash prize. Burt, who has authored two memoirs and is releasing a third, says nature is a theme woven throughout her writing. […]

The Queen City Burlesque Expo is coming to Salmo, Castlegar, and Nelson in September 6-9. Founder and organizer Deja Louve says this year’s display of talent is not to be missed. “I’m constantly looking to elevate the art form of Burlesque. My goal is always to present sensational talent by industry professionals. Our tagline is […]

The seed is being planted to begin to grow the crop of the film industry in the Kootenay region. A Kootenay Regional Film Sector study is underway — after being awarded $35,000 by the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) — to help attract more of the $3.62 billion that was spent on film-related […]

Nelson Civic Theatre Society (NCTS) Artists Residency introduces a new cohort of artists.  NCTS Executive Director Eleanor Stacey says this residency is unique.  The 2022-2023 NCTS artists residents include Antonia Banyard, a published author writing about her family's immigration history tied to Zambian folklore....

Nelson’s Diana Cole published Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit in 2015, but today, her book is getting a boost as it is being published in audio and braille format by the Washington State Library. A long-time resident of Nelson, Cole’s deeply personal memoir is about war and displacement, detailing her birth in an Idaho internment...

Diana Cole, a longstanding member of the Nelson community, published Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit in 2015 with Diaspora Press. Today, Washington State Library, which serves patrons who are blind and print-disabled, is transcribing Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit into braille and narrating it for an audiobook. “This is a ...

The realm of art and architecture is a fascinating and diverse field that encompasses a wide range of creative expressions, styles, nuances, materiality and form. In the realm of art, artists use various mediums such as painting, sculpture and photography to create their works that can evoke emotions, tell stories, and even...

The Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History (CBIRH) is pleased to announce the arrival of its highly anticipated Website Transformation and Rebranding project. “We are extremely grateful for the $30,000 of support from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and their willingness to help us to realize our vision and achieve our...

The Capitol Theatre has run its unique Summer Youth Education and Mentorship program for 35 years. This year’s program is in full swing, with preparations underway for Matilda the Musical. The professionally produced show is gearing up to be a visually and musically stunning experience for audience members. Director Heather...