Get into the beat at Keep The Beat Music Festival
Local students will once again be hosting a 12-hour music festival in Lakeside Park to raise funds for War Child Canada. ‘Keep the Beat 2016’ runs from 10 am to 10 pm and will include live music, dancing, a silent auction and raffle, and a kids tent full of fun activities. All proceeds go towards development projects benefiting...
Nelson Summer Theatre Festival brings Trout Stanley to TNT Playhouse
The Nelson Summer Theatre Festival has returned to The TNT Playhouse (corner of Ward and Carbonate Streets) with another August line up of theatrical delights served up by our city’s finest young professional talent. This past weekend audiences were delighted by Comedy Bouquet, a hilarious mix of sketches and songs served up...
COLUMBIA KOOTENAY CULTURAL ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES 2016–17 FUNDED PROJECTS
More than 160 arts, culture and heritage projects — including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour — have received a total of $706,000.00 in funding support for the 2016–17 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. “In recent weeks we have heard from many grant recipients...
Returning to the nest – what that means to your financial life
Compared to previous generations, children are living with their parents much longer and many are returning to the nest for any number of reasons – most of them financial. Check out these re-nesting numbers*: 42% of young adults age 20 to 29 live with their parents – a significant increase from 30 years ago. 63% of young men...
Free Movie Night Sunday at Lakeside Rotary Park — 'The Whale'
Lakeside Rotary Park is the place to be for Free Movie Night this Sunday, (August 7). The movie is "The Whale" a 2011 Documetary narrated by Ryan Reynolds. The Whale is the true story of a young killer whale, an orca nicknamed Luna, who makes friends with people after he gets separated from his family on the rugged west coast...
Special Olympics Concert in the Park Fundraiser goes Sunday at Lakeside
Lakeside Rotary Park in Nelson is the place to be Sunday (August 7) for the annual Special Olympics Fundraising Concert. Nelson's own Bill Woikin is heading the list of musical act from as far away as Grand Forks and Castlegar. The Concert begins at 1 p.m., running until approximately 6 p.m. All proceeds go to the Nelson...
NBC makes donation to Kootenay Kids
The Kootenay Kids got a boost to summer fundraising when Kate and Matt Walker of Nelson Brewing Company presented a cheque for $300. The Walkers, new owners of the Nelson Brewing Company, realize the importance of community building. The donation is being matched by Scotiabank Nelson. The Kootenay Kids will be back at the...
New regional tourism website AND mobile app showcases International Selkirk Loop
With its 280 mile/450 km of breathtaking scenery and vibrant communities, the International Selkirk Loop is a popular destination for vacationers and travelers. Now the ISL has just released two new tools aimed to both lure travelers to the area and ensure they find the fun activities and outdoor recreation this magnificent...
Columbia Basin Culture Tour back in August
The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is back showcasing talent in the Nelson, Harrop, Procter, Balfour, Crawford Bay and Gray Creek areas August 13-14. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites during this free,...
Kaslo Jazz Festival lands Rising Appalachia
The Kaslo Jazz Festival has lined up some amazing acts for the 2016 event — none bigger than Rising Appalachia. Rising Appalachia is coming to Kaslo Jazz Festival for a show on the third day of the event — Sunday evening at 6 p.m. on the PB Pro Audio Floating Stage as part of its 2016 Summer Festival Tour. After a short break...
