By Eva Brownstein, The Nelson Daily SelfDesign Learning Community and the Nelson Civic Theatre are teaming up to offer a Youth Film Festival, held at Nelson’s Civic Theatre April 15-16. The festival features short animation, documentary and fiction films created by youth aged 13-30 from around the province. “I think learning from your peers is […]

Survey results indicated that Greater Trail patrons of the arts want MORE THEATRE programming and so, on Sunday February 8, audiences can see not one, but two of Toronto’s Monster Theatre Productions at The Charles Bailey Theatre.  First, in the afternoon on the main stage, we present The Little Prince where children aged...

The You can do that here! podcast is produced by Andrew Zwicker of AZcreative for the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology. The podcast is a weekly series of 30 minute conversations with some of the most innovative and successful entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. They say the best way to learn is to learn from the ...

To all Visual Artists, Plans are under way for Castlegar’s 2015 summer Art Walk. An ongoing venture for Castlegar, the Art Walk has been a welcome opportunity for artists to show their work to the community and its visitors, in places of local business. The Castlegar Arts Council is inviting you to be a part of Art Walk 2015....

It has begun:  Lots of fun, lots of activities, with good food and music. In keeping with the historical nature of the event, started in 1898, the Rossland Museum has displays and activities beginning at noon on Thursday.  On Friday, after luge lessons and ski races at Red (if they haven't been cancelled ), dine al fresco...

This coming weekend is a huge one for the Castlegar and District Public Library, with oodles of not-to-miss programming for the entire family. Librarian Arlee Venier says the library is kicking off Family Literacy Week in style, starting with a giant book sale in the large meeting room downstairs, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...

After nearly a year of planning, a revitalized Rossland Library is on the way to becoming reality.    The new design will result in a more contemporary and inviting space, and will make better use of the area. The main goal of the renewal project is to use modern design and new technology to create a dynamic learning environment...

Looking to rent ice for a game of hockey or a birthday party or special event? The Rossland Arena has ice available on the following dates and times:   Monday, 4:45pm-5:45pm Wednesday, 9:45-11:00pm Thursday, 9:45-11:00pm Friday, 8:30-11:00pm Saturday, 5:00-7:15pm and 9:00-11:00pm   The Lounge is often available at the same ...

The Charles Bailey Theatre is pleased to announce something completely different coming to a theatre near you. E2 or Experiments in Entertainment is a test lab for performance genres that is intimate, unique and slightly off-beat. We are creating a cultural scene in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Charles Bailey that gets ...

In lieu of Winterfest, which was cancelled this year due to the city’s current labour dispute, the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Society and Dirty Diggers will be putting on an Old Fashion Country Christmas at Pass Creek Fairgrounds on Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. City councillor Dan Rye said he thinks it's terrific...