A must see — Christmas Panto, Puss in Boots
On what is expected to be a dreary, we weekend, what better way to have some fun but than to check out the Capitol Theatre's 28th Anniversary Christmas Panto - Puss in Boots. Directed by Jeff Frost, the 2015 Christmas Pantomime has everything from laughs to singing from young actors to adults. This year's show stars Lisel...
Only two more sleeps until Winterfest!
That’s right! Only two more sleeps until the city’s premiere holiday hoopla Friday night, an event designed to delight all ages and kick off the holiday season in Castlegar. It all starts at 5:30 p.m. with the Rec Rockers (dancers between the ages of three and five) taking the stage to wow the crowds and warm them up for the...
Recreation master plan creates confusion
Some confusion is plaguing residents after the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission unveiled a draft master plan at two open houses on Monday. The plan (which can be viewed in its entirety online by clicking here ) is a weighty document of 212 pages, and includes the majority of the options on the Castlegar wish-list...
Today marks release of video shot locally and featuring local artist
Local musician/song writer/vocal artist Reiss Zibin, 21, will be releasing her new video in just minutes – and it’s one that will excite locals because it was filmed here in Castlegar and featured many local extras, not to mention the production/direction talents of locals Geoff Fontes and Dan Caverly. The video, showcasing...
Capitol Christmas Pantomime, Puss In Boots opens Thursday
It's getting close to opening night for the 28th annual Capitol Christmas Pantomime, Puss In Boots. Sunday, was the final run through for the cast in preparation for dress rehearsal later this week and opening night, Thursday at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Directed by Jeff Frost, this year's show stars Lisel Forst at Puss,...
Recreation Commission to unveil draft master plan
Want to help determine how Castlegar puts the ‘fun’ in functional? You’re nearing your last chance to provide input as the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission (CDRC) prepares to unveil its Draft Recreation Master Plan, covering everything from indoor and outdoor facility priorities, tovfinancing options and service...
Sculpturewalk Gala sets stage for new heights of artistic awesomeness
More than 100 people showed up to the Element Saturday night for the Sixth Annual Sculpturewalk Awards Gala announcing the 2015 winners. Regeneration, by Argnenta artists Spring Shine and Christopher Petersen, was the big winner out of 32 contenders, taking home the coveted People’s Choice Award. This sculpture will now be ...
Room to Live Benefit Concert goes Friday at Capitol Theatre
There only a few days remaining to get those tickets for the Nelson CARES Society second benefit concert for the Room to Live campaign Friday (November 20) at the Capitol Theatre. It’s an evening of music that brings the community together to help support affordable housing in Nelson. Featuring the vocal talents of Six Kootenay...
Civic Theatre hosts: Where the Ocean meets the Rainforest - Exploring Canada's Great Bear Rainforest with Ian McAllister
The Civic Theatre in Nelson is hosting a wildlife star this weekend, as Ian McAllister presents a mutli-media presentation detailing decades of wildlife research. The event is on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 fr seniors and students. A thousand uninhabited islands, the world’s largest extent of temperate...
Spellbinding storytelling on tap for Trail
Calling all storytellers and Vinyl Café fans-- Trail’s version of New York City’s ’The Moth’ returns to The Griff at The Bailey Theatre Friday November 20th at 7:30pm. ‘Little Moths’ is based on ‘The Moth’ in New York City where people gather (standing room only) to hear raconteurs and novice storytellers tell true stories ...
