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CKCA GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP

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Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. These grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. To […]

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life? The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes. Children ages 2-5 yrs old […]

$100

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth. When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break) Age: 7 – 10 […]

$80

OPEN MIC COMEDY

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

Wed Feb 14th 6:30pm at The Royal in Nelson VALENTINES EDITION Open mic comedy with a seasonal flair! To sign up visit @kootenaycomedy on instagram! $10 at the door

$10

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm. Dancers of […]

$5

Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents Duo Concertante

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

On Valentine’s Day, partners in life and music, Duo Concertante will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Violinist From Newfoundland, Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves have built a musical legacy in Canada. They will delight audiences with an evening of music for violin and piano.

$18 – $32.00

Creston Concert Society presents Piano Heist!

Kootenay River Auditorium Creston

Lifelong friends, and colleagues, Nico Rhodes, Patrick Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters, and performers of the past […]

$35

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic. When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that […]

$80

Pollination Pathways Speaker Series

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

The Nelson Museum and the Kootenay Native Plant Society are presenting Pollination Pathways, a speaker series that takes a look at how to support resilient ecosystems in the Kootenays, and the research that is driving the recovery of plant-pollination networks. February 15 topics: – Blossoms and Butterflies in BC Parks – Milkweed and Monarchs in […]

Free

JESSE ROPER W/ GUESTS

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

– 19+, Two pieces of valid government issued ID required – At Spiritbar, in nelson, on Feb 15th, @7pm – Jesse Roper is a Canadian blues musician from Victoria, British Columbia

$20

Slocan Ramblers

Golden Civic Centre 806 10th Avenue S, Golden, BC

The Toronto-based Slocan Ramblers are one of the hottest bluegrass bands in Canada, and their newest release, Up The Hill and Through The Fog, has been getting stellar reviews. If you love roots music, this trio’s a must-see.