A new Carolyn Cameron concert
The Greater Trail Hospice Society is presenting a fundraising concert on Sunday February 9th, in the Trail United Church, at 2:00 p.m. with Carolyn Cameron on violin and piano. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Trail Hospice Society. The afternoon concert has the added enticement of refreshments provided by Hooper’s...
You are the show at SAMAJAM’s interactive musical extravaganza
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...
Award-winning improviser, Travis Bernhardt, is back with a night of comedy and music in Trail
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...
Kootenay DanceWorks presents The Nutcracker
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....
Bill 41 passes unanimously in BC Legislature
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...
Local author to host book signing this weekend
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...
Winlaw's Rabi'a wins second Sculpturewalk People's Choice Award with 'Housing Crisis'
Housing Crisis, by Winlaw artist Rabi’a, has won the coveted 2019 People’s Choice Award, presented at the Castlegar Sculpturewalk Awards Gala at the Lionshead Smoke & Brew Pub on Nov. 2. This piece will now stay in Castlegar, joining the City’s growing permanent public art collection. Rabi’a, in partnership with Carl...
Grants available for Youth Community Stories
Students, teachers, and non profits in the West Kootenay/Okanagan could get a $10,000 grant this fall. Reel Youth, a media empowerment project that delivers community development programming to youth and adults across Canada, and TELUS STORYHIVE have joined forces, offering 10 grants to schools, teachers and organizations...
VESTA: A play about living, loving, and letting go
How do we deal with the loss of ability and a life-limiting illness? The play VESTA, by Bryan Harnetiaux, addresses this subject from the perspective of elderly Vesta and her family. The script has been adapted to bring a Canadian and regional perspective, and refers to services available locally for families...
Concert for a cause - food bank fundraiser on tap
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, Oct. 5, The Half Moon Gnarvest is rockin' the valley for a cause! Join us in Slocan Park for a full day and evening of amazing live music. The day starts at noon with some of the best Folkal (local Folk) legends to be, all the while amping up into a rockin' evening showcasing yet more local...
