KHAOS: Nelson’s Home-Grown Opera a First in North America
By Bill Metcalfe, Nelson Daily “To my knowledge Nelson is the only community of this size to attempt commissioning an opera anywhere in North America,” says Marty Horswill. “How many towns of ten thousand people even have an opera company?” Premiere performance March 8 Horswill is the Production Coordinator for KHAOS, an original opera commissioned […]
Ats, culture, and heritage grant applications available from CKCA and CBT
Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).For 2012/13, funding has increased by $55,000, to $706,000. This will help...
January is happening at the Royal Inn
Here’s what’s happening at the Royal Grill and Lounge in January: Tuesday, January 17th – Magic Bus w/ Suplex – Showtime 10pm – Magic Bus Tuesdays is a night to hear some talented local musicians or dj’s with no cover! This Tuesday Dj Suplex takes the stage! Wednesday, January 18th – Variety Shows w/ Estevan And […]
Rural Transcapes and Conceiving Family back by popular demand
When Nelson based Watershed Productions held the premiere screenings for two recently released documentary films this past fall, Conceiving Family and Rural Transcapes, the response was “one you would only see in the Kootenays,” says Amy Bohigian, Director/Producer for both films. The question and answer period was probably longer than the film itself. Each film […]
Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City
The Capitol Theatre in Nelson is proud to announce the Pop Rock trio Hanson is coming to the Heritage City Sunday, January 29. Currently on the South American leg of their long-awaited Shout It Out World Tour, Hanson also announced an extensive string of Canadian concerts starting January 23rd in Vancouver. “This tour will be […]
Local ski and snowboard movie competition to debut on January 10
Taco night at the Red Room is about to get spicier every other Tuesday night as local videographers converge to go film-to-film in a competition for nightly prizes and a grand prize of a 2012/2013 Red Mountain season’s pass. “This is a great opportunity for filmmakers and riders in the area to showcase their talents,” […]
Claus takes heat for global warming
Just hours away from his most important day of the year, Santa Claus (aka St. Nicholas, Father Christmas) is stressed, according to sources close to the North Pole. A senior North Pole official, who asked to remain unnamed, told The Source yesterday that Claus is feeling the pressure of delivering a white Christmas while going […]
This Christmas, Rossland gives the gift of freedom to six Burmese refugees
Two families of Mon refugees from Burma will soon move to Rossland thanks to the efforts of the West Kootenay Friends of Refugees (WKFR), a community group formed this summer by Rossland residents. Now WKFR will focus on raising funds to support the families for one year after they arrive in 2013. “The families’ applications […]
Adorn your friends and family this holiday season
Don’t miss the Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College Annual Christmas Exhibit and Sale at the KSA campus next weekend on Dec. 9th and 10th. It’s a chance to see the latest designs and purchase some genuinely unique Christmas gifts.Exclusive finely handcrafted jewelry by emerging artists, as well as original work from...
Batty about bats: An unusual luncheon opportunity this week!
This Thursday, November 24th, the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) will be offering an Environmental Networking Seminar Luncheon (ENSL) featuring a presentation on state-of-the-art bat research by Dr. Cori Lausen at the Trail campus of Selkirk College. Lausen will be providing a glimpse into her unique world – 18 years of bat research […]