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...

As the Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Education and Mentorship program celebrates its 35th year, students and supporting adults are working hard to bring Matilda the Musical to the stage. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the...

On July 20th, the ferocious funk-soul band - The Soul Motivators – will play in Nelson at The Royal as a part of their ‘Do It Together; Summer 2023 Tour. It’s the band’s first time playing in Nelson. Powerhouse Lead Singer Shahi Teruko says, “I’m pretty excited. I’ve never been to Nelson before. I hear it’s an absolutely...

Amazing news: this year’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour is going to be the biggest one ever, with 110 venues. Throughout the Columbia Basin, residents and visitors are invited to hit the road to view extraordinary art, take part in unique events and fill a couple of summer days with colour and delight—all for free. The 15th...