Free presentation of Homecoming 2020 at the Capitol Theatre
Like most performing artists, Hiromoto Ida has had a period of absence from the stage but he has used the solitude as an opportunity for creation and the Capitol Theatre is delighted to be able to present the result as a free, community event. Supported by “Made in BC Dance on Tour” through the Vancouver Foundation Digital ...
New podcast showcases the creativity, spectacular places, and innovative thinking in Columbia Basin
The Headwaters: Stories from the Source is a new podcast that showcases the creativity, spectacular places, and innovative thinking in the Columbia Basin. Brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust and hosted by Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Mitchell Scott, The Headwaters takes listeners on a journey through...
Sn̓ ʕaýckstx (Sinixt) to Celebrate Historic Court Victory in Nelson
Andy Joseph Jr., Chairman of the Sn̓ ʕaýckstx (Sinixt) Confederacy and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, recently announced that a long- awaited ceremony and celebration will be held on June 10, 2022 at Lakeside Park in Nelson British Columbia. The celebration is being held to honor the April 23, 2021...
Dig a hole in the Garden coming to Oxygen Art Centre
Oxygen Art Centre is excited to announce the opening of dig a hole in the garden, a duo exhibition featuring artists Shannon Garden-Smith (Tkaronto/Toronto) and T'uy't'tanat-Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh/Sto:Lo/Hawaiian/Swiss) on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Taking its name from Yoko Ono’s CLOUD PIECE (1963), dig a hole in the garden is...
Overwhelming response to 34th annual Nelson ArtWalk
The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) is overwhelmed with the response from artists and venues to the 34th annual ArtWalk. With over 70 artists applying for two cohorts in more than 25 venues this is guaranteed to be an amazing summer of art. ArtWalk will return to the businesses and streets of Nelson for a fully...
Nelson Road Kings raffle benefits Hospital Foundation
The Nelson Road Kings have joined with the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation to raise money for a new ECG machine for the Heritage City facility. The Nelson Road Kings are hosting an Engine Raffle with all proceeds going to the KLHF for the purchase of the new ECG Machine. The grand prize in the raffle, with tickets going to...
Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Students Feel the Future
The creativity, intricacy and toil required to transform wood into brilliant functional design returns to the Nelson Trading Company for the 30th annual Fine Woodworking Year-End Show on May 27 to 29. Students in Selkirk College’s nine-month Fine Woodworking Program have been building towards this moment since first entering...
Quilt Raffle raises funds to fight ALS
From May 16th to June 18th, Ronda will be hosting the “Raffle for a Quilt” to help fundraise for the ALS Society of BC. Tickets for a beautiful handmade quilt are only $5 each, and her goal is to raise $3,500, with 100% of the ticket sales donated to the ALS Society of BC. The draw will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2022....
Race to Alaska Movie is Coming to Nelson on the Big Screen
Seven hundred and fifty miles. Icy water. No motors. No support. Described as “the Iditarod on a boat with a chance of drowning or being eaten by a Grizzly bear,” this epic endurance race attracts the intrepid and unhinged who find their edge along a coastline that is as punishing as it is beautiful. On June 1st at 7 p.m., ...
Nelson’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival returns to live events
As in-person events return across B.C. this summer, Elephant Mountain Literary Festival retakes the stage for visitors to the mountains and cultural scene of Nelson, B.C., June 23–26. Most events take place at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, as well as venues around town. Each year, EMLF unites top Canadian writers and local ...
