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Art On Ninth Artist Retreat

Radium Centre

Dive into the wonder of watercolours in this comprehensive and immersive weekend retreat led by Calgary artist and art educator, Stephen Dozois! Perfect for new painters and well seasoned artists alike, this retreat offers two days of concentrated instruction and hands-on practice, allowing for focus, skill development, and the exploration of new techniques. Stephen has […]

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

Artist in Residence for August

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

Drop into The JB Fletcher Store Museum for our next exhibit with artist Elizabeth Augsten starting on August 23. Elizabeth will be on site Aug.31 and Sept. 1 demonstrating her process. “My work in acrylic is a melding of light and shadows from places either real or imagined, presented in a loosely representational style. Featuring […]

Free

GHOSTLY HOUNDS w/ McMILLAN’S CAMP BOYS

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

Ghostly Hounds is the folk project of Francesca Mirai, singer-songwriter-banjo player based in the Lekwungen territory colonially known as Victoria, BC. Often accompanied by Finn Letourneau on fiddle and vocal harmonies, Ghostly Hounds creates soulful folk and old-time music with a distinct, haunting sound. Hailing from the Rocky Mountains of western Canada, The McMillan’s Camp Boys now call Nova […]

$20

Brushes & Lunch with Steve Quatrocci

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Brushes & Lunch at Taghum Hall in August is a plein air (outdoor!) watercolour painting class with Steve Quatrocci on Saturday, August 24 from 10am – 2pm. Supplies are provided, or bring your own for a reduced fee. Steve is a gifted artist whose vision impairment makes him uniquely able to see the essence of […]

$35 – $45

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop

Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, Canada

Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July […]

Free

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

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

During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

KARAOKE NIGHT!

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

Hosted by Brian Kalbfleisch

Free

Forest Bathing with Natasha Hall

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

On Sunday, August 25 at 3pm, violinist Natasha Hall, a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided Forest Bathing Walk on Sproule Creek Trail from 10:30am – 12:30pm on August 25; registration is required. Learn more at https://www.kootenayforestbathing.com/about At 3pm Natasha offers a classical solo concert featuring Bach Partita No. 2, Ysaye Sonata No. 4, […]

$30

Natasha Hall, solo violin, in concert

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

On Sunday, August 25 at 3pm, violinist Natasha Hall offers a classical solo concert featuring Bach Partita No. 2, Ysaye Sonata No. 4, Kreisler Resitativo, and Scherzo-Caprice for a beautiful musical afternoon. Light refreshments will be served. Alongside her musical endeavours, Natasha is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and offers a guided Forest Bathing Walk […]

$30

Emily Triggs performing at Bear Spring Eco Retreat

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

Emily Triggs is a bred-in-the-bones roots musician. In her 3rd album, The Great Escape, the guitarist, singer-songwriter takes you on another journey through influences and experiences that have shaped her folk/roots sound. “Emily has been singing festivals, clubs and coffee houses and has become known as an established singer songwriter. The Great Escape should only further Triggs’ reputation as […]

$20