A concert, a one-woman play, and an all-ages Earth Day event take the spotlight in Taghum Hall’s April Calendar. The Taghum Community Society, a non-profit organization, aims to build community one event at a time, and this month’s lineup of these, along with regular drop-in activities, doesn’t disappoint. The Taghum Hall Presents series offers two […]

Oxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the first event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Alicia Elliott and Brandi Bird, and emerging writer Morrigan Bonegardenerat an online reading event on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. PST (Zoom). To attend, please register in advance. This event is free, everyone welcome! Elliott is a Mohawk […]

The Selkirk College Year End Show 2024 is set to be an extraordinary event, highlighting the creativity and innovation of the Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication programs. Here’s a preview of what attendees can expect: Digital Arts Showcase: Graphic Design: Stunning visual compositions, branding materials, and digital artwork. Illustration: Diverse styles and techniques showcasing narrative […]

Get ready to be dazzled because ArtWalk 2024 is gearing up for another amazing year. The stage is being set for the 36th annual ArtWalk, and we’re throwing the doors wide open for artists and venues to jump in on this adventure. Last year was a massive hit, with over 40 brilliant artists lighting up […]

The Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund honours the work of one self-identified woman or non-binary environmental activist in the West Kootenay each year through a cash award. The Legacy Fund was established at the Osprey Community Foundation in 2016 after the death of well-loved and dedicated West Kootenay environmental activist and journalist Suzy Hamilton, founder of […]

Nelsonites will get a rare opportunity to hear the United Church organ when John Pengelly accompanies the Nelson Choral Singers in an Easter weekend performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Nelson United Church for two performances on Saturday, March 30th — 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Otter Books — cash: $20 for adults and […]

Whether it be the skyrocketing daily costs of daily essentials or the constant media messaging about how doomed we are, it is hard to beat the climate blues these days. Are there any affordable, practical solutions that actually make a difference? The West Kootenay Climate Hub and the Nelson Public Library are teaming up to […]

Taking a bite out of the best British Columbia has to offer is at the core of a delectable evening at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus in Nelson. Showcasing the best province-wide ingredients through original dishes and outstanding service, students in the School of Hospitality & Tourism are presenting the Best of BC on March […]

Keep a healthy lifestyle to support brain health: It’s a message the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is sharing with Kootenay residents and others around the province to mark Brain Awareness Week March 11-17. The charity is encouraging people across the province to get active and help lower the risk of developing dementia by making healthy […]

New landscape paintings are on display by Nelson artist Abby Wilson. Her feature piece “Valhalla Traverse” is a triptych (three connecting panels) that links popular hiking trails from Valhalla Provincial Park into a panoramic scene. It practically glows off the walls with sunset infused light. Other paintings capture the Kootenay and Rocky mountains with stylized […]