Kootenay Festivals and Events 2011

Ongoing /  Recurring Events:

• René's Trouvails at Mulvehillcreek
  Revelstoke
  Enjoy René's creations from driftwood/debris in the parklike setting of Mulvehillcreek Wilderness Inn and in the "molehole"
  1-877-837-8649 www.mulvehillcreek.com
   
• A Gift for Your Eyes
  May 18 - Oct 15 & Nov 23 - Dec 23 Nakusp
  Studio Connexion Gallery is hosting a series of 7 shows featuring STEVENSON May 18-June 4, ELZINGA June 8-July 2, GRUNTHER July 6-31, KEMP August 3-28, MAYE Sept.1-24, LANGEVIN Sept.30- Oct.15. Deck the Walls Nov.23 Dec.23
  250-265-3586 or 250-265-8888
   
• ALFA Guild Gallery 2011 Exhibition Schedule
  June 8 - Aug 28 Nakusp.
  Showcasing work of various artists. Members’ Room - Silent Auction. (Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun 12-4pm) 311 Broadway St, Nakusp.
  Opening Receptions Jun 10, Jul 1 &22, Aug 5 (6-8pm)
  alfaguild@telus.net
   
• Kaslo Saturday Market
  June 11 - Sept 24 Kaslo
  Farmers' and Artisans' market 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturdays throughout the summer. Front Street Park, downtown Kaslo
  Jen Sibley 250-353-7592 kaslomarkets@shaw.ca
   
• Kaslo Art Walk
  June 17 - Sept 24 Kaslo
  Tour-guide to twenty-five local artists available in twenty businesses and galleries in downtown Kaslo.
  Jen Sibley 250-353-7592 kaslomarkets@shaw.ca
   
• Artists In Residence
  June 19 to Aug 21 Davis Creek
  "A Creative Nature" - Artists at Davis Creek Campground
  Sundays, 1-6 pm Davis Creek Campground, Highway 31, Lardeau BC
  Local professional visual artists will be in residence
  working with campers and visitors in celebration of BC Parks 100th . Free!
  links@lardeauvalley.com 250-366-4325.
   
• Revelstoke Street Fest
  June 26 - Aug 28 inclusive Revelstoke
  64 consecutive evenings of live music in Grizzly Plaza
  6.30 - 9.30pm every evening.
  250-814-9325 or www.revelstokeartscouncil.com
   
• Castlegar's 15th Annual Art Walk
  June 27 - Sept 11 Castlegar
  Over twenty artists and venues throughout the community. Brochures available at the Chamber of Commerce Info Centre.
  Opening Celebration, June 28, Castlegar Recreation Complex www.castlegarculture.com 
  castlegararts@gmail.com
   
• Music In the Park
  Wed. evenings July and Aug 6:30-8pm Nakusp.
  Music In the Park is a free program. Bring a lawn chair. If weather is inclement, the performance is in the arena behind the gazebo.
  Gazebo in the park - across from the beach Nakusp
  Karen Hamling 250-265-3322
   

July

• Mountain Mosaic Festival of the ARTS
  July 1 Pynelogs Cultural Centre - Kinsmen Beach - Invermere, BC
  Family Festival featuring Canada Day Parade, live entertainment, food kiosks, arts & crafts, performing arts, all on the shores of Lake Windermere
  Noon to 3 pm
  Columbia Valley Arts Council: 250-342-4423 www.columbiavalleyarts.com
   
• Starbelly Jam
  July 15 – 17 Crawford Bay
  Starbelly Jam is an outdoor music festival. It is a real family festival; great entertainment, great food, great people, lots of happy kids and room to play.
  info@starbellyjam.org www.starbellyjam.com 
   
• Kootenay Festival - Let's Celebrate
  July 16 Castlegar
  Kootenay Festival - Let's Celebrate a multi-faceted event encouraging the recognition and appreciation of our community diversity. Adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre.
  Saturday, July 16th, 2011 from 11am to 7pm. Cost 2.00
  Info 250-365-3386 ext 4105 www.castlegarculture.com
   
• PyneStock Concert: 2 Hours of Peace & Music
  July 20 OR July 21 Invermere
  Our highly anticipated annual concert showcase is coming back for the 7th year; the highly successful performance, Pynestock, returns with some old favorites and new delights inside the historic walls of Pynelogs
  Doors -7:30 Concert -8 pm
  Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere
  Columbia Valley Arts Council: 250-342-4423 www.columbiavalleyarts.com
   
• 20th Annual Kaslo Jazz ETC Summer Music Festival
  July 29, 30, & 31 Kaslo
  Named one of the "10 Great places to get in tune, be outdoors" USA TODAY 2007! Celebrating our 20th year. Kaslo Bay Park, Kaslo
  250-353-7548 www.kaslojazzfest.com
   
• Columbia Valley Tour of the ARTS 2011
  July 31 Columbia Valley
  The fourth annual Tour of the Arts is a self-guided tour showcasing Columbia Valley artists in unique settings. Familiar tour artists along with first time participants present hundreds of works of art in stunning Valley locations. Enjoy demonstrations, discussions with artists and opportunities to purchase art.
  Columbia Valley Arts Council: 250-342-4423 www.columbiavalleyarts.com
   

August

• Kettle River Festival of the Arts
  August 4-14, Boundary Communities
  Including Rock Creek, Greenwood, Grand Forks and Christina Lake
  A multi-event, multi-community celebration of regional heritage: visual and fibre arts, crafts, theatre, dance, food, outdoor recreation and multi-cultural events.
  kettleriverartsfestival.com
   
• Columbia Basin Culture Tour
  August 13-14, Columbia Basin
  Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration!
  CKCA: 250-505-5505 1-877-505-7355 www.cbculturetour.com
   

September

• Golden City Days
  Sept 9-11, 2011 Rossland
  Celebrate Rossland’s pioneer spirit – heritage, costumes, parade,
  pancake breakfast, outdoor entertainment, dancers, games, musicians, artists,
  vendors, pony rides, slowpitch.
  Terry Brinson: rbrinson@telus.net 250-362-9562
   
• Hills Garlic Festival
  Sept 11 New Denver
  Garlic, harvest produce, crafts, raffles, contests, food, entertainment...over 165 vendors. Located at Centennial Park, 10am – 5pm
  www.hillsgarlicfest.ca
   
• Taste of Rossland
  Sept 12 Rossland
  Take a culinary adventure in Rossland by “tasting” exceptional delicacies from local restaurants. Enjoy live music and sample regional wines and beers. This event is for all foodies to enjoy!
  Rossland Chamber of Commerce 250-362-5666
   
• Kootenay Literary Competition
  Fall 2011 Kootenays
  Annual writing competition open to Kootenay writers. Cash prizes, publication of winning entries, critiques: fiction, non-fiction, poetry and youth categories.
  http://litcomp.inthekoots.com
   

November

• Mirja Vahala plus Participants of Inspiring Minds Art Show
  Nov 18-20 Castlegar.
  Enjoy artwork by instructor Mirja Vahala and class participants of all levels while touring the elegant Windborne B&B.
  Nov 18 6:30-9 pm and Nov 19-20 10am-3 pm.
  Windborne B&B, 3900 Broadwater Road
  250-365-7679 www.mirjavahala.com
   
• 12th Annual Rossland Mountain Film Festival
  Nov 24-27 Rossland
  The Festival showcases the work of Kootenay filmmakers, photographers and visual artists and offers professional and skill development workshops to new and emerging filmmakers.
  www.rosslandfilmfest.com rosslandfilmfest@gmail.com