Rossland Blizzard Music Fest Brings a Snowstorm of Live Music
A sonic blizzard is sweeping through Rossland this January, soundtracked by the ultimate winter playlist. Taking place from Jan. 22-26, Blizzard Music Festival will blanket the mountain town in a flurry of musical performances, syncing perfectly with the Rossland Winter Carnival. Now in its 14th year, this five-day Canadian winter music festival celebrates diverse sounds—rock, […]
Celebrate the season and support the community at the Rotary Christmas Carol Concert
Get into the festive spirit at the annual Rotary Christmas Carol Concert on Wednesday, December 11 at the earlier time of 7 pm in The Bailey Theatre. Talented local groups will perform beautiful music celebrating the holiday season to entertain us. The five choirs participating this year are: St. Michael’s School, Trail Harmony, Kootenay Women’s […]
Canada Music Week Celebrations and Student Achievements
The music teachers of the Trail/Castlegar Branch BCRMTA held two very successful events in celebration of Canada Music Week in the Muriel Griffiths Room of the Bailey Theatre in Trail. On Saturday, Nov. 23, a composition workshop with Dean Burry of Queens University was attended by nine student composers, five teachers, and several auditors. He […]
Holiday happenings at the Rossland Museum
Holiday Workshop We’re hosting a one-stop shop for kids to make all of their holiday gifts this year! Drop by the Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m .on Saturday, Dec. 7, to take advantage of the craft stations and gift-wrap solutions! With options geared for ages five – 12 (and maybe even some wiggle room […]
Upcoming Museum Events, including Remembrance Day Film Fest
Beyond the Battlefield: Remembrance Day Film Festival In honour of Remembrance Day, we’re hosting a mini-film festival on Saturday, November 9th to explore narratives that sometimes go unnoticed. We’ll be showing five films from the National Film Board of Canada that will highlight some of the incredible contributions of women in both world wars, Indigenous soldiers in […]
Yolone Art Group captures the Kootenays in Motion in Rossland, Trail, Nelson
In every dance there is a story waiting to be captured, and in every photograph, a movement yearning to be expressed, according to Jani Lakatos and Sophie Barbarics of Yolone Art Group. The seasoned professional artists recently emigrated from Hungary, bringing their expertise in dance and photography to the Kootenays with the aim of enriching […]
Seniors' photo digitization workshop at museum Oct. 10
Do you have old family photos you want to digitize? We can help with that! Our Seniors’ Workshop Series is back! The first workshop of the fall series is all about digitization. For this session, book a one-hour appointment to work with our staff to digitize your photographs, negatives, slides, or documents. We will provide […]
More autumn events slated for Rossland Museum
More fun fall festivities are on tap a thte RMDC Sept. 26 – 5:30 p.m. The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Gallery Series continues with a special showing of local artist Jaydlyn Joan’s work, “Burning the Koots!” Join us on opening night at 5:30 pm, September 26th for an address from the artist, refreshments, and […]
Between the Peaks Music Festival slated for Sept 13-14
BACK for its second year, watch a variety of international and local artists rock out at the RED base area with the gorgeous Red and Granite peaks as the backdrop on Friday and Saturday Sept. 13-14. With delicious Food Trucks, craft beer + ready-to-drink beverages, and rockin’ tunes all day, this is one family-friendly festival […]
Don't miss Smokiepalooza 2024
Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of hockey season by attending 2024 Smokiepalooza – a musical festival put on by the Trail Smoke Eaters and Powered by AM Ford and Power Paving on Saturday, September 7. This all-ages annual music festival at the City of Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park […]
