Arts and Culture
By RCAC On on Tuesday Jan 14 2020
Get rid of those winter blahs! Come and be happy at Joe Hill Coffee House on Sunday, January 19 – an evening of good music and relaxation. The December show was so packed that people were turned away, so come in January for a little more breathing room, and hear these fine performers:
- Peter Pii – Classic country from the Country Across the River.
- Mr. Gabriella -...
By Contributor On on Thursday Jan 09 2020
Looking for something different to do this winter? Bring the family out to experience live shows at The Bailey Theatre. This season Trail and District Arts Council presents The Teck Family Series, kicking off on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the one-hour show Rythmo 2 from Montreal’s SAMAJAM.
SAMAJAM’s Rythmo 2 is an innovative, energizing and educational musical...
By Contributor On on Thursday Jan 09 2020
Enjoy the Fringe Fest up-close and personal atmosphere of The Griff as Trail & District Arts Council presents Travis Bernhardt's improv comedy Unscriptured as part of the E2: Experiments in Entertainment series on Friday, Jan.17 at 7:30 p.m.
A big hit at Spooktacular 2018, Travis Bernhardt never ceases to amaze. Whether he’s dropping your jaw with impossible-seeming magic...
By Sara Golling On on Monday Dec 23 2019
Things to help us feel better are welcome during a season that can be hectic, stressful, demanding – and, for many, isolating and lonely. The demands of holiday entertaining can raise blood pressure levels and jangle nerves.
Soothing music, designed to be calming and healing, might help, and is guaranteed to cause fewer problems than resorting to the anaesthetizing effects of alcohol,...
By Contributor On on Monday Dec 09 2019
Buckle your theatre seats and grab your teacups, British comedians James and Jamesy are bringing their unique brand of hilarity to Nelson this holiday season.Reminiscent of classic British pantos, O Christmas Tea is rich with wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, yet it is the duo’s chemistry and charisma that provide the real magic of this play.
James...
By Valerie Rossi On on Tuesday Dec 03 2019
Everyone’s favourite Christmas toy is about to come alive to defeat the evil Mouse King in a battle that’s sprinkled with sugary treats and warm and toasty feels.
Experience the beloved ballet The Nutcracker, presented by Kootenay DanceWorks of Rossland at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8th at 2:30 p.m.
“People...
By Contributor On on Wednesday Nov 27 2019
Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the following statement:
“Today, we have made history. British...
By Charles Jeanes On on Monday Nov 25 2019
Symbol and revenge: being human in peace and war
“The Fuhrer alone is the present and future German reality.”-- M. Heidegger
“Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord.” -- Deuteronomy, 32:35
What is a symbol?
Let me cite my dictionary: “an object, animate or inanimate, standing for or calling up...
By RCAC On on Monday Nov 18 2019
Come see Dave Restivo, Mike Rud, and Rob Fahie at the Rossland Miners’ Hall for an evening of jazz.
All accomplished musicians in their own right, this group of friends are bringing their unique sound to Rossland as a part of the RCAC’s 2019/20 Performance Series.
David Restivo is one of Canada's most respected and...
By Castlegar Source On on Thursday Nov 14 2019
Local author and former Source/Champion columnist (30-Something Scribbles) Christine Esovoloff will be in Castlegar for a book signing this Saturday.
Esovoloff is returning to the Kootenays from her current home in Kelowna to promote her most recent collaboration entitledDear Love, I'm Ready for You, and she said she’s excited to share her efforts with her...
