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The Kootenay Festivals and Events Brochure
is produced by the West Kootenay Regional
Arts Council, and is generously supported by
the Province of British Columbia
Printed once a year for events May - April
For extra copies, listing deadlines and fees
contact:
250-352-2421
wkrac@telus.net |
This is a listing of major arts, cultural or heritage
events for the
Columbia Kootenay region.
Kootenay
Festivals and Events 2011
Ongoing /
Recurring Events:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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