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Nelson and Castlegar performers will showcase their Latin American cultures on Sept. 23 at the Capitol Theatre. Photo: Submitted

Celebrate local Latin American culture at Nelson event

A Journey Through Las Americas on Sept. 23 will feature performances from 11 countries

Ivan Coyote is among the visiting authors at this year’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival in Nelson. File photo

Elephant Mountain Literary Festival opens this week in Nelson

John Vaillant and Ivan Coyote are among the visiting authors

Cody Porter plays several characters as well as lead Amor De Cosmos in the Delusional Musical. Photo: Lindsey Walker

Rossland writer’s play a fringe hit, coming to Miners’ Hall

Richard Kemick’s ‘Amor De Cosmos’ received rave reviews at Canadian Fringe festivals

On set of the Hallmark film, Love in Glacier National Park: A National Park Romance, filmed at Fernie Alpine Resort in November-December 2022. Photo: Submitted

New study to explore potential growth of Kootenay film industry

The study has received $35,000 in funding

On set of the Hallmark film, Love in Glacier National Park: A National Park Romance, filmed at Fernie Alpine Resort in November-December 2022. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Alex Avelino works on a sand sculpture in season three of CBC’s Race Against The Tide. Photo: Riley Smith

Nelson sculptor returns to CBC show Race Against The Tide

Alex Avelino is currently taking part in season three

Nelson’s Alex Avelino works on a sand sculpture in season three of CBC’s Race Against The Tide. Photo: Riley Smith
Trail Smoke Eaters corporate sales and events manager Allison McCarthy is looking forward to the Smokiepalooza, the inaugural Smoke Eaters inspired music festival. Photo: Jim Bailey

Smokiepalooza ready to rock Greater Trail park

Trail Smoke Eaters kick off season with a homegrown music festival at Jason Bay Field at Butler Park

Trail Smoke Eaters corporate sales and events manager Allison McCarthy is looking forward to the Smokiepalooza, the inaugural Smoke Eaters inspired music festival. Photo: Jim Bailey
Chief Gibby Jacob of Squamish First Nation, left and chief Robert Joseph of Gwawaenuk First Nation on set for the filming of Jacob’s latest documentary series Back to the Fire (Photo courtesy of Back to the Fire crew)

Ktunaxa leaders take role in international documentary series

Series seeks to uncover lost knowledge and ancient Indigenous teachings

Chief Gibby Jacob of Squamish First Nation, left and chief Robert Joseph of Gwawaenuk First Nation on set for the filming of Jacob’s latest documentary series Back to the Fire (Photo courtesy of Back to the Fire crew)
The 21st annual fiddle, guitar and piano camp goes July 13 to July 15. Registration is required by June 13.

Kootenay Fiddle Camp returns live next month

Registration for the three-day camp is open until June 13

The 21st annual fiddle, guitar and piano camp goes July 13 to July 15. Registration is required by June 13.
“The Way of Being,” by Frantisek Strouhal.

Works by West Kootenay artist selected for online exhibit

The exhibition can be seen at: federationgallery.com

“The Way of Being,” by Frantisek Strouhal.
Starbelly Jam Music Festival will return in July. The East Shore event hasn’t been held since 2019. Photo: Louis Bockner/Starbelly Jam

After 4-year hiatus, Starbelly Jam Music Festival returns in July

The East Shore event was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic

Starbelly Jam Music Festival will return in July. The East Shore event hasn’t been held since 2019. Photo: Louis Bockner/Starbelly Jam
(Photo by Wayne Walker)

Live sketch comedy Middle Raged coming to Creston stage

This hilarious comedy stars Geri Hall and Gary Pearson exploring life between 30 and 65

(Photo by Wayne Walker)
Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Singer Gordon Lightfoot cancels 2023 concert schedule, citing health

Canadian folk icon, 84, is recovering from undisclosed health issues

Gordon Lightfoot performs during the first concert at the newly re-opened Massey Hall in Toronto, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Canadian folk icon Lightfoot is cancelling his 2023 concert schedule in Canada and the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he will undergo chemotherapy for throat cancer. Photo: Submitted

Kootenay singer Shawn Hook to receive chemotherapy

Hook was diagnosed with throat cancer in January

Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he will undergo chemotherapy for throat cancer. Photo: Submitted
ʔaxw̌ mn ̓ — Brush the Water: The Renaissance of Plateau Canoe Culture on the Upper Columbia River (2012-2023) will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 10. Photo: Submitted

Two new exhibits kick off Kootenay Gallery of Art’s 2023 season

New exhibits open in Castlegar March 10

ʔaxw̌ mn ̓ — Brush the Water: The Renaissance of Plateau Canoe Culture on the Upper Columbia River (2012-2023) will open at the Kootenay Gallery of Art on March 10. Photo: Submitted
Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted

La Cafamore playing in Castlegar March 26

String quartet will perform works by Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn

Kaito Takeda will perform on violin with La Cafamore. Photo: Submitted
Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Ruth Krulitsky (left) and Shelby Sanford perform a Brooks & Dunn song during Intuit Studio’s Lip Sync Battle and Variety Show at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper

VIDEO: At Nelson lip sync competition, the best performers fake it until they make it

Intuit Studio hosted the event Saturday at The Capitol Theatre

Ruth Krulitsky (left) and Shelby Sanford perform a Brooks & Dunn song during Intuit Studio’s Lip Sync Battle and Variety Show at The Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper
Moontricks, which includes Nathan Gurley (left) and Sean Rodman, has released their debut album Currents. Photo: Louis Bockner

Moontricks shoot for the stars

The Nelson-area band has released their debut album Currents

Moontricks, which includes Nathan Gurley (left) and Sean Rodman, has released their debut album Currents. Photo: Louis Bockner
First place award; Elaine Alfoldy, “Berries and Flowers and Unusual Leaves. “ Photos: Submitted

West Kootenay artists shine in juried showcase

The showcase — “365 All in a Year” — will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 18 at the Trail VISAC

First place award; Elaine Alfoldy, “Berries and Flowers and Unusual Leaves. “ Photos: Submitted