Bitype by artist Ross Campbell on display at the Nelson Public Library
Ross Campbell’s multimedia project Bitype, which takes a look at publishing technologies past and present, forms the current exhibition at the Nelson Public Library. Campbell uses the materials of the past (the first wooden movable type blocks) with the structure of the present (a basic digital font) to illuminate the grid ...
Nelson United Church hosts free screening of Peterson Toscano one-man show
Nelson United Church is hosting a free screening of "Doin' Time in the Homo No Mo' Halfway House: How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement" on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs Hall of the church building. Quirky Queer Quaker performance artist, activist, and scholar, Peterson Toscano tells the story of his experience...
Winlaw Elementary Celebrates Carnaval
The students at Winlaw Elementary School hosted its own version of Quebec Winter Carnaval on Tuesday March 3rd to learn more about French Canadian culture and the tradition of this popular annual mid-winter celebration. With direction from Vanessa Finnie, a District’s Innovative Learning Curriculum Support Teacher, students...
Marc Atkinson Trio joins Cameron Wilson for Nelson performance
For lovers of high quality acoustic string music, mark your calendar for the evening of March 16, 2020. The Marc Atkinson Trio plus Cameron Wilson will be performing at the St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral in Nelson (Anglican church), corner of Ward and Silica Streets. The Marc Atkinson Trio is a group of string musicians including...
Film Screening of movie supports Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders
The West Kootenay People Who Support the Wet’suwet’en will be hosting a screening of the Unist’ot’en Camp film ‘Invasion’. After the film Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief Adam Gagnon, and Antonia Mills who worked on the Delgamuukw case, will speak to the audience about Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders and their struggle to have their...
Best Seat in The House — Women making history
By Jason Asbell Women making history - from the birth of cinema to the present. On Mar. 16, 18 & 19th, The Civic Theatre celebrates Women’s History Month 2020 with two new documentaries honouring the outstanding achievements of two remarkable women; Sarah Outen, who traversed the Northern Hemisphere using just her own...
Procter Bakery breathes new life into community
The ground floor of the old Procter Schoolhouse plans to re-open its doors this spring, offering an updated space for a local bakery/café that will serve as a community hub. The Procter Community Society is undertaking the project with support of a $30,000 grant and additional support from an Impact Investment Fund loan from...
Create a team for 2020 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s
Only 20 per cent of British Columbians surveyed believe their community provides adequate support to help people affected by dementia. Nelson residents can help the Alzheimer Society of B.C. change this by registering a team in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Nelson Rotary...
Calls for submissions; Juried Youth Art Exhibition extended
Artists (ages 15-24) are invited to submit visual or media artwork to be considered for a professional juried exhibition at Oxygen Art Centre opening in April 2020. We invite young artists to select finished work or produce new work that addresses the theme: If I Can’t Dance To It, It’s Not My Revolution. The deadline to...
Ladies Night on The Lake fundraiser supports KLHF
It's time to grab your gal pals and join in on the 4th Annual Ladies Night on The Lake, Friday March 6th at the fabulous Prestige Lakeside Resort. The event is a fundraiser for the BC Children's and Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundations as well as providing participants outrageous FUN at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. The hunky...
