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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.
Tammy Bradford manages the Creston Museum, which has received a provincial grant for a project entitled 40 Years 40 Voices. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

New exhibit opening at Creston Museum for Blossom Festival weekend

40 Years, 40 Voices will showcase what’s important to the people of the Creston Valley

Tammy Bradford manages the Creston Museum, which has received a provincial grant for a project entitled 40 Years 40 Voices. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Jason Louie is the elected Chief of the Lower Kootenay Band. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Yaqan Nukiy brings 30th annual traditional powwow to Creston Valley

The event will celebrate 30 years of resilience

Jason Louie is the elected Chief of the Lower Kootenay Band. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
Families will gather for the annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival this Saturday. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston Valley Blossom Festival celebrates 82 years

The long weekend will be filled with family-friendly festivities

Families will gather for the annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival this Saturday. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
The second annual Dandelion Festival runs May 27 in Salmo. Photo: Submitted

Salmo to host 2nd annual Dandelion Festival

The event runs May 27 just north of Salmo

The second annual Dandelion Festival runs May 27 in Salmo. Photo: Submitted
Chris Walker, host of CBC radio show Daybreak South, will be presenting live in Fernie, Nelson and Creston and taking part in a meet-and-greet in Cranbrook in June (photo courtesy of Chris Walker).

CBC Radio Daybreak broadcasting live in the Kootenays

Host Chris Walker to visit Fernie, Cranbrook, Nelson and Creston in June

Chris Walker, host of CBC radio show Daybreak South, will be presenting live in Fernie, Nelson and Creston and taking part in a meet-and-greet in Cranbrook in June (photo courtesy of Chris Walker).
Creston Valley Blossom Singers performed Celtic Christmas in 2018. (Photo submitted)

Blossom Valley Singers sing into spring with Serendipity

See the concert on May 6 or 7

Creston Valley Blossom Singers performed Celtic Christmas in 2018. (Photo submitted)
“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)
The Creston Community Band is celebrating the arrival of spring with their first show of the year. (Submitted)

Creston Community Band presents spring concert

The band will perform on Monday, April 24 at the Kootenay River Auditorium

The Creston Community Band is celebrating the arrival of spring with their first show of the year. (Submitted)
Grade 7 student Lily Spears, centre stage, is playing Willy Wonka in the upcoming play from Adam Robertson Elementary School. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)

Creston students take to the stage for Willy Wonka Jr.

Check out the Adam Robertson Elementary School play this weekend

Grade 7 student Lily Spears, centre stage, is playing Willy Wonka in the upcoming play from Adam Robertson Elementary School. (Photo by Kelsey Yates)
Musical duo meagan&amy will perform on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kootenay River Theatre. (Submitted)

Creston Concert Society presents duo meagan&amy

The show is this Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kootenay River Theatre

Musical duo meagan&amy will perform on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kootenay River Theatre. (Submitted)