The Canada – Ukraine connection will be strong at Taghum Hall on Wednesday, July 24, when Ukraine-born musician Nastasia Y arrives for a special workshop and concert as part of the Taghum Hall Presents performance series. The concert, performed with trumpet player Andrew McAnsh, starts at 7:30 p.m. outdoors at the Taghum Hall gazebo. The […]

The 36th annual Nelson District Arts Council ArtWalk is up and running for 2024. There are more than 30 venues throughout the downtown core in Nelson for people to see. Art sales began as soon as the night started and continued all evening. Both professional and emerging artists participated in ArtWalk; the event was also […]

The Kootenay Yoga Festival, an annual celebration of wellness and arts set against the backdrop of the beautiful Slocan Valley, will return for its fourth consecutive year from September 13 to 15, 2024. The Kootenay Yoga Festival is more than just a gathering; it’s a platform for personal growth, community connection, and a celebration of […]

Nelson area kids of the artsy persuasion can beat boredom in creative ways this July through a special art camp at Taghum Hall. Creative Spaces, which runs the weeks of July 8, 15, and 22 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., offers activities in visual art, dance, theatre and music for kids aged 7 – […]

Shuswap author Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski has a remarkable number of published books under her belt. Her nine books vary in genre from fiction to memoir to children’s books to travel writing, but a theme that rises often through her work is an intentional respect for the land. All are invited to the Nelson Public Library […]

The volunteer board of Nelson Pride has started work on this year’s events that will be taking place starting August 26th and culminating with the Pride Parade on Sunday, September 4th. This has been the first full year of incorporation for the Nelson Pride board and they feel encouraged by the feedback they have received. […]

With a show title like Bach and Beyond, many people wonder what exactly is beyond Bach, “The beyond part of my title allows me to get into all sorts of genres,” says host Doug Jamieson, “but the show is primarily a classical music show.” Recently, at a national awards ceremony in Cape Breton, Jamieson and […]

In a recent media release, BC NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says people will have more options for walking, biking, and rolling as protected bike lanes and new sidewalks are being added to the Nelson Bridge. “Championing active transportation in Nelson and across our region has been important to me since my time on Nelson City […]

From the whir of wheel to the fires of the kiln comes an array of beautiful student-produced ceramic work that arrives at the junction of artistry and function. Learners in the 10-month Ceramics Program at Selkirk College have been honing skills and building on creative energy at the Victoria Street Campus in downtown Nelson since […]

The Nelson Airport, and beautiful weather on Saturday, June 8, provided the backdrop for the Nelson air cadets 71st Annual Ceremonial Review. Following the parade, the squadron command changed from Major Kevin DeBiasio to Lieutenant Brittnee Wallin. The 41 cadets were inspected Major Greg Solomonides, the Area Elemental Advisor (Air) for the interior of BC. […]