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Hallow Zine: a Ghostly Zine Workshop w/ Renée Harper

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

Museums and archives are home to all kinds of ghosts, as they hold the remnants of lives lived. What stories are hidden in the Nelson Museum? Explore the answer through writing and art with Selkirk College instructor RenĂ©e Harper. This program is FREE but space is limited. Register by email to [email protected]. Presented with the Elephant […]

Free

Beginner-Intermediate Wheel Throwing Class with Sarah Barr

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

When: Mondays,  10:00am – 12:30pm  Duration: 6 weeks ( October 16 – November 20, 2023)  Class fee: $250 for VISAC members ($280 for non-members) plus $18 for clay  Join us in the pottery studio to begin, or further develop, your skills on the wheel. We will explore throwing, trimming, making handles and glazing. Enjoy a […]

$280

Mister Mojo’s Halloween Spooktacular

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

Families, get into the Halloween spirit with Mister Mojo! On October 30, from 6-7pm at the Capitol Theatre. he will be singing some spooky favourites as well as some Mister Mojo originals like ‘Halloween Night’ and ‘Monster Party’. Audience is encouraged to dress up!

$15

Mister Mojo: Halloween Spectacular

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

Mister Mojo Presents His Halloween Spooktacular. Join in the fun as Mister Mojo celebrates Halloween with a special concert for young audiences. From 6-7pm at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson, he will be singing some spooky favourites and also some Mister Mojo originals like ‘Halloween Night’ and ‘Monster Party’. And you just never know
 maybe […]

$15

WKRAC AGM

Zoom

We enthusiastically invite you to join us at our 2023 Annual General Meeting, to be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Mountain. We look forward to reflecting on the past year and sharing what we’ve heard during this summer’s Kootenay Art Connect events. Member organizations are […]

Visual Exploration Club – Teen (15-18)

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

This bi-weekly club encourages creative growth and exploration, with supportive and themed topics that allow for participants to develop their own visual identity. Instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, focuses on a process-based practice, so she will help encourage members to experiment, research and make mistakes, leading to new and exciting outcomes as the year progresses.  When: Thursdays […]

$150

Are You Listening? A one-woman show by Zaynab Mohammed

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

“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you,” observed Meg Stewart, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.”  The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council […]

$8 – $10

The Jessica McMann Trio: Prairie Dusk

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

Jessica McMann is an Alberta -based Cree (Cowessess, SK), multi-disciplinary artist. She interweaves land, Indigenous identity, history, and language throughout her dance and music creation/performance practice. A classically trained flutist, she holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Calgary and an MFA in Contemporary Arts from Simon Fraser University. Her work fuses […]

$25.50 – $28

DIRT FLOOR w/ RENA VEE

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

Nestled in the mountainous communities of BC’s southern interior, Dirt Floor is a band that lays its foundation in North Americana and Roots music. Rena Vee is a current local songwriter with country and folk inspiration.

$15

Christmas Craft Fair

fruitvale memorial hall 1968 Main St, Fruitvale, BC, Canada

Friends of the Beaver Valley library annual Christmas Craft Fair in Fruitvale Friday, Nov 3 10a-7p and Saturday, Nov 4 10a-4p at the Memorial Hall $3 admission

$3.00

Are You Listening? A one-woman show by Zaynab Mohammed

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

“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you,” observed Meg Stewart, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.”  The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council […]

$8 – $10

Spirit Moves ART OPENING

SOMA Sound & Events 444 Baker St., Nelson BC

This exhibit will feature Mexican/Canadian artist, Arturo Arcos, currently living in Squamish, BC, originally from Mexico. You are invited to experience an evening that is moved by Spirit during a time when the veil thins. A story of death, life & the human experience depicted by the artist is emotionally engaging, mysterious and contemplative. Donations […]

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