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‘ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror’ exhibition opening

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

It is easy to get swept up in the beauty of the brightly coloured, intricately patterned fabrics that create ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror, a visually satiating exhibition by Surrey artist Simranpreet Anand and Conner Singh VanderBeek, which is touring to the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery from October 26, 2024 […]

Free

8th Annual Kimberley Horror Fest

10 Boundary Street 10 Boundary Street, Kimberley

Kimberley Horror Fest was founded in 2017 by Chantel Delaney and Natalie Skokan. It is a growing short film festival open to all experience levels. Schedule 7 PM: Doors 7:30 PM: Ceremony & Films Guests will receive a complimentary welcome beverage sponsored by Over Time Beer Works 9 PM: Cocktails & Creepy Canapes Brought to […]

Author Reading with Andrew Boden

Huckleberry Books Inc 16 9 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC

Vancouver author Andrew Boden returns to his hometown to celebrate the launch of his second book. When We Were Ashes has been garnering rave reviews since its publication earlier this fall. At once poignant, horrifying, and ultimately uplifting, When We Were Ashes tells the story of a forgotten chapter in WWII history. This event is […]

Book launch

Notably, a Book Lover’s Emporium 454 Ward St, Nelson

Join author Sean Arthur Joyce for the launch of his 12th book and 7th collection of poetry, Pole Shift & Other Poems, at Notably Books, Nelson BC, November 8, 6:30 pm. The author will explain the influences that motivated the writing of this new sequence of poems, most notably recent cosmological and geological events such […]

Meet the Artist Brigitte Desbois

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, Canada

Brigitte will be on site at the JB Fletcher Store Museum on Saturday November 9th to do a demonstration of her artistic process. Brigitte’s beautiful work is currently on display in our front window and can be viewed any time this week.

The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 1

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Whats up y’all???Straight up you know that when the snow flies so do the paint brushes.The Royal Art Throwdown is back once again for another season and we are beyond stoked!!This season we will be seeing new awesome local artists, new DJ’s and the same old MC. I hope you like the sound of my […]

Free

Louis Riel Day

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The public is welcomed to commemorate Métis leader Louis Riel, In partnership with the West Kootenay Métis Society. Raise the Métis flag at City Hall, and then join us at the Nelson Museum for stew and bannock, and to officially open the Truth and Reconciliation case in the 2nd floor museum exhibit. This event is […]

Free

Artist Talk with Thaddeus Holownia

SOMA Sound & Events 444 Baker St., Nelson BC

is excited & honored to be hosting the upcoming artist talk being delivered by Thaddeus Holownia. @thaddeusholownia November 22nd/2024 at @gal.lery444 Gallery 444 + SOMA studio/venue @soma.gallery444 Doors Open 6pm Artist Talk Begins 6:30pm Snacks and beverages provided Artist Biography & CV Thaddeus Holownia, is a visual artist, teacher, letterpress printer and publisher. Holownia was born in England in 1949 […]

Free

Rural Artist Support Weekend

Online

Join the Nelson & District Arts Council for a FREE professional development weekend for artists. While the focus of Rural Artist Support Weekend is on reaching local artists, the sessions are open to any artists who would benefit from them! Do read the descriptions before registering, as some sessions are regionally specific or focused on […]

Book Launch and (optional) Illustrating Workshop

Slocan Lake Arts Centre 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC

New Denver artist and Kokanee Glacier hut keeper Petra Hekkenberg presents her new book Further in the Alpine – the second illustrated journal of Kokanee Park, with stories, visuals, a short film, Q&A, book signing and an optional 1hr illustrating workshop at the end. The book presentation is by donation and supports the Slocan Lake Arts […]

Romeo and Juliet Play Reading – Black Productions

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join Black Productions Nelson for a play reading of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" directed by Pat Henman. Friday, December 6th7:30PMNelson United ChurchBy donation at the door (10$ suggested). Cash and card accepted.   Featuring: Kaitlyn Nobiss Heather Clark Brian d'Eon Darren Fuss Avi Phillips Mackenzie Hope Lachlan Myers Quinn Barron Kozmo Sammartino Scott Thorp […]

$10

Meet & Greet with Darcy Wanuk

167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

Please JOIN US on Saturday, December 7 between 1 and 3 for a MEET & GREET with the wonderfully talented DARCY WANUK, and check out her unique line of STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY "Distinctly Silver". Refreshments will be served.