ELECTRIC GRAPEVINE: Movies to remember and some to forget
Having had three weeks to digest what was 2011 I can begin my annual look at the best and worst films by examining the bookends which are Drive and The Tree Of Life.In the awful words of The Rock in Fast Five, "You know I like my dessert first," so I'll start with Drive. Drive is perhaps one of the best films I have seen...
John McKinnon's Ice Sculpture Goes Up In Flames
One of Nelson sculptor John McKinnon’s creations was destroyed by fire recently. But the flames were part of the piece. His Fire and Ice Tower was part of the High on Ice Festival in Fort St. John earlier this month. McKinnon and the rest of the West Kootenay ice-carving team (Denis Kleine, David Ducharme, Peter […]
Ski Bum musical comes to Capitol Theatre in Feburary
It doesn’t matter if you’re a musical buff, ski bum, ski buff, or musical bum, ‘Ski Bum: The Musical’ is a fast-paced, shredding good time for the whole family. Iron Mountain Theatre (I.M.T.) is proud to present the return of their smash hit: ‘Ski Bum: The Musical’ on Thursday, February 9 at 8 p.m. in […]
No asbestos risk at Complex
The following is a press release issued by recreation manager Jim Crockett: During the boiler upgrade of the Aquatic Centre, a four-inch hole was cut into the exterior wall. At this point vermiculite, a common insulating material, was found inside the wall. As vermiculite is known to be cross contaminated with asbestos,...
Shop Local campaign kicks off across Castlegar
Castlegarians will be hearing “Shop Local” a great deal in the coming months, as all four of the city’s major media outlets embark on a shop local campaign spear-headed by the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce (CoC), and funded by the Heritage Credit Union. The campaign, according to CoC executive director Pam McLeod,...
City sponsors toilet talk; gives residents cold shoulder
The City of Castlegar is flush with pride in its continuing environmental stewardship initiatives, including the Toilet Rebate program and National Sweater Day on Feb. 9. Councillor Russ Hearne said this is the third year residents can be all a-swirl over the opportunity to switch out conventional toilets for far more...
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 […]
