Artist Trading Cards Workshop
The Nelson Museum is launching a monthly drop-in workshop for artists of all ages and skill levels to create and trade art cards! Artist trading cards are miniature works of art specifically made to be freely traded. Created on 2.5 x 3.5-inch card stock using any medium, ATCs encourage artistic experimentation, creativity, and community building rather than consumption.
Blank cards, art making materials, and collage supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. This FREE program is an all ages drop-in program that will be offered the last Thursday of the month. You can join one, two, or all three programs!
Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!
Rangoli Workshop w/ Surya Sameera
Inspired by the current exhibitions Within This Earthen Vessel and A Crack in the Mirror at the Nelson Museum - join artist Surya Sameera for an evening of Rangoli making. Rangoli is an art form that originates from the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop. We will be creating take-home pieces for you to enjoy. All materials supplied for this FREE workshop but donations are welcomed! Space is limited, please use this form to secure your spot.
Firewood Fundraiser Sale (Nelson Lions Club)
The Nelson Lions Club invite you to our annual Firewood Sale Fundraiser, across from Blewett School on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 a.m.
As always, the wood is split and ready for burning this year. Please plan to load your own vehicle. We ask for a minimum donation of $325/cord and you’ll pay only for as much wood as you can carry. We start selling at 8 a.m. on a first-come first-serve basis and usually run out by 11 a.m.
We now accept credit and debt cards, so it’s easier than ever to add an additional donation to your payment should you wish to.
Visit us on Facebook or nelsonlions.ca for additional information, to apply for community grants, or to join the club and help us serve your community. We are an inclusive club, meeting for two hours on the first Tuesday of each month — come as a guest and see what we are all about!
Contra Dancing
Contra dancing is a community social dance that has its origins in England, Scotland and France made popular in the US.
We dance to live music – Irish, Scottish and French-Canadian tunes played by talented musicians. A caller walks through the moves and prompts the figures during the dance.
Contra dance is appropriate for all ages if you can walk briskly and follow directions independently. You don't need to bring a partner. It is customary to change partners during the evening. Bring comfortable layered clothes, water bottle, indoor shoes.
We dance at Taghum Hall 6:30-7pm introductory class/ 7-9 dance $15/adults $10/youth Next dances: Friday Oct. 25 and Friday Nov. 29
Radio Free Kaslo, May 24, 2024
Stephen King has set dozens of stories in his rural Maine backyard. Alice Munro put small town Ontario on the map. Well, what about Kaslo and the North Kootenay Lake region?
This piece of the planet has it all — magnificent landscape, picturesque towns and villages, plenty of exotic flora and fauna, and, best of all, an endless cavalcade of colourful, quirky characters.
On today's show, host and author RG Morse reads a couple of chapters from Dodged, his latest work, a novel set in 2023 in and around Kaslo.
Think the Coen brothers meet Northern Exposure!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tBzgHLpWYrRx0ItZQukDe?si=HERvgDtmSHahuoec0eQ2fg
