special features - vurb september 2014

Monthly Volume 1 Issue 5

The West Kootenay’s Entertainment Guide

2 September EDITION 2014

Features2 Outdoor Movies

3 Road Kings

8/9 Event Listings

12/13 Drinks

15 Fashion

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Parkade Roof Sat Sept 6, 2014 at 7:00pm

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Kootenay Savings’ Family Movie in the Park is coming back to Haley Park in Trail on Friday, September 5th! Come see the blockbuster smash THE LEGO MOVIE and experience the thrill and excitement of watching a movie outdoors under the stars on a state of the art three-storey in� atable screen.

• Admission is FREE; please bring a non-perishable food item to support the Salvation Army Food Bank.

• Remember to bring lawn chairs, blankets and wear something warm.

• Concession and washroom facilities will be available.

• Movie starts at dusk (approx. 7:30pm)

For more info call Aron at 250.368.2683, email [email protected] or visit Kootenay Savings on facebook atfacebook.com/KootenaySavings.

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The Nelson Road Kings are expecting more than 350 cars to register for the 12th annual Queen City Cruise, and they’re thrilled to be hosting such a popular and

long-standing event.

“It gets better every year. We’ve got lots of vehicles coming from Washington and Idaho, quite a few from the Okanagan. We get calls from the Lower Mainland. � ey’ve heard about our show,” said president Stan Brost.

“You walk down Baker Street and you’re going to see cars from the Chrysler dealer all the way down to Kootenay Co-op. It will all be � lled with cars. On average, we usually see close to 10,000 people. We’re one of the biggest events of the year.”

Brost said the economic spino� for the community is huge, but their main focus is on throwing the best party they can. To that end, they’re introducing a brand new casino night, which will be held at the Adventure Hotel on Vernon Street.

“We call it a cruise night charity casino,” said club director Ron Cutler. “What it is, we’ve got true casino games. Roulette, horse racing, Black Jack, Poker, Red Dog, Casino War, 3-Card Poker and Sic Bo. Twenty dollars gets you in the doors, and we supply appies with that. It also gets you $500 worth of poker chips.”

� e chips themselves have no face value, but the three people with the most chips at the end of the night will be eligible for a trio of prizes with an approximate value of $500.

� ere will also be a wheel where visitors make a $5 donation to the Road Kings for an opportunity to spin. Prizes include T-shirts, cleaning products, car accessories and poker chips.

“I think the whole idea is to make it a more ful� lled weekend. Saturday is always great, the roo� op dance is fantastic and sells out every year, but other than the cruise on Friday night there’s not an awful lot to do. We wanted to round it out and have some-thing that will be a fun night, with socializing and playing games. We hope to turn it into an annual event.”

Cutler believes this gives the event a more universal appeal.

“We’re open to everybody,” he said.

� e funds raised during the casino night will go towards a number of charities, and will provide two $500 bursaries to L.V. Rogers high school graduates planning to pursue an education from a post-secondary trades program.

� e roo� op dance at the parkade, which is scheduled for Satur-day night, is one of the most popular events. Organizers warned that it has sold out every year. Organizers are encouraging locals to buy their tickets ahead of time for the party. � is year classic rockers Eddy and the Stingrays will be providing live entertain-ment.

DVDs of the weekend’s events are available for purchase. � e Road Kings suggest you pre-order them through their website nelsonroadkings.com

For more information email [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

2:00 p.m. Early registration at Bogustown Restaurant and Lounge

6:00 p.m. Parade through downtown Nelson

700 p.m. Cruise night charity casino at the Adventure Hotel

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9:00 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. Show and Shine on Baker Street

10:00 a.m Poker Walk starts

2:30 p.m. Poker Walk ends

3:30 p.m. Trophy and Prize Presentation

4:30 p.m. Lordco Poker Run

5:30 p.m. Poker Run presentation

7:00 p.m. Doors open for the Rooftop Dance at the Parkade, featuring Eddy and the Stingrays

Over 10,000 expected for multi-day event featuring new casino night

By: Will Johnson


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Take Me to the WaterIt has been one year since the City unveiled ‘Stores to Shores’,an initiative to create a vibrant pedestrian connection between Baker Street and Lakefront. Where is the project today?

Every good waterfront city has a pedestrian friendly street that connects the city center to the waterfront. Barcelona has its world famous Las Ramblas. Closer to home, Victoria has the attractive Lower Johnston Street. Nelson has... wait a minute, where the %&*# is Nelson’s vibrant, pedestrian friendly street connecting the downtown to our waterfront? There isn’t one, but there soon will be...

The Hall Street Corridor, when complete, will link the commercial and cultural epicenter of Nelson (Baker Street) to one of our greatest natural resources (Kootenay Lake). Aptly nicknamed Stores to Shores, the transformation of Hall Street is set to commence this Fall. The design, by MMM Group in Kelowna, forti� es our pedestrian network with improved sidewalks, seating, signage, landscaping and bike lanes. A new urban plaza at Baker and Hall will attract outdoor events and informal gatherings. Zoning and bylaw amendments will steer new development on Hall toward street level retail, restaurants and cultural venues. Traf� c studies have informed key changes to vehicular movement and improved parking. At the water’s edge, a park and ghat-like steps invite you to dip your toes into the lake. The City of Nelson website is a good resource for anyone interested in the � ner details of the project. Why is Stores to Shores the most important project in Nelson since the 1980s? LeCorbusier, a Swiss-French architect and town planner, was fond of comparing urban form to the human body. He proposed that a town is a vibrant, healthy organism only when its various ‘organs’ (the brain is the institutional buildings, the circulatory system is the roads, and so on) thrive in collaboration with one another. Applying this concept to Nelson, we see a pumping heart (Baker Street) and expansive lungs (Lakeside Park), but the two are not connected. This is an unhealthy situation in body and town alike. Great yogis tell us that the key to physical health is a strong and � exible spine. Hall Street, once transformed, will be Nelson’s spine - vitally connecting the urban and natural domains of this city, while encompassing notable sites such as the Nelson & District Community Complex and the proposed Nelson Commons.

“This is the next phase of our community”. Councillor Deb Kozak is passionate about the project and, after years of planning and public consultation, is delighted to see it become a reality. Phase 1, the urban plaza at Baker and Hall, begins

construction in September. Councillor Kozak acknowledges the importance of this phase, noting that “it will generate the enthusiasm needed to see the entire project through to completion.” Asked about the signi� cance of an urban plaza in Nelson, the city’s � rst, Councillor Kozak proudly states: “We’re a performance community”. She speaks fondly of the venues and events that have provided a stage for local talent and recognizes the role of good urban design to do the same. Stores to Shores is good for Nelson’s business community too. Improving vehicular access and parking, densifying the downtown with local residents, creating an inviting environment for tourists, zoning that encourages a mix of uses, and connecting major public sites - these hallmarks of urban design attract people to a street. As Baker Street can attest, where there are people, local businesses tend to thrive. The bene� ts to the business community and to our city will not result in higher taxes. Colin McClure, Nelson’s Chief Financial Of� cer, points out that the project will be entirely funded from reserves in the City’s budget for infrastructure and public works. These include the Fortis reserve, the Water License reserve, and the Community Works Fund.

The 1980s was a time of renaissance in Nelson. The resurrection of Baker Street in that decade provided this city with its distinct character - a new identity to transition it from a resource based economy to an attractive town rooted in the arts, culture and tourism. Like a branch from a tree whose seed was planted 30 years ago, the Hall Street Corridor resumes Nelson’s transformation. “The work that was done in the 80s was bold. We need that kind of energy in our city planning today. This is no time to rest on our laurels.” Councillor Kozak’s words are optimistic, yet cautionary. Cities are not static forms, they are evolving processes. Nelson is transcending its infant years as a town based in arts and tourism. Projects like the Hall Street Corridor guide this city toward a mature, sophisticated urban form.

Matthew Stanley is principal Architect at SOA in Nelson. Visit his website at www.soahome.ca


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March 14, 2015, 8 pmNatasha Hall & Susanne Ruberg-Gordon (violin & piano)A rising Canadian star, Nelson raised violinist, Natasha Hall, is currently based in London, England.

October 18, 2014, 8 pm

Noémi Kiss & Csinszka Rédai (soprano & piano)Internationally celebrated soprano, now an integral part of Nelson's music scene.

November 23, 2014, 2 pm

Anagnoson & Kinton (duo pianists)“…an outstanding two-piano recital with formidable precision and panache.” - The New York Times

January 30, 2015, 8 pm

Ensemble Vivant (chamber music quintet)“Superb artistry…sensual piano playing … successful crowd pleaser”- Olean Times, New York

2014/15 SEASONThis is our 59th year presenting world

class concerts to Nelson.

SEASON TICKETS:ADULT $75STUDENT* $42SINGLE TICKET:ADULTS $24STUDENT* $14*Students from schoolsparticipating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted FREE ADMISSION.

Tickets available September 2, 2014 at:THE CAPITOL THEATRE421 Victoria St., Nelson BC250-352-6363www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Concerts are held at: THE

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NELSON OVERTURE CONCERTS SOCIETY [email protected]

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Rossland’s annual family festival will be held the weekend of September 5 -7, celebrating the city’s rich gold mining history! � e fun-� lled events include a variety show, parade, turn-of-the-century costumes, children’s

games, outhouse races, Red Feather Saloon featuring the boomtown garter girls, outdoor stage entertainment and Taste of the Kootenays, a Chamber of Commerce spondsored event on sunday night.

Held in conjunction with GCD, the Rossland Fall Fair takes place at the Rossland Arena on Saturday, September 6 from 11 am to 5 pm. Residents are encouraged to participate by entering their garden produce, homemade cra� s and hobby items.All entries are judged and ribbons and prize money are awarded. Also featured is a petting zoo, information booths, vendors, live music and entertainment throughout the day. � e Golden City Railway Modelers will also be there with their model trains and a large model of Rossland at the turn of the century during the gold rush, with working model trains.

If you are looking for a unique family outing, head to Rossland for some old fashioned fun!


Yoga-centricSep 5th

- Moontricks

Sep 6th - Road Kings Rooftop Dance

w/Eddy & The Stingrays

Sep 12th - Sonny Rhodes

Sep 13th - Desert Dwellers

Presented by AreaOne Events & SpiritFest

Sep 19th - eMC feat. Masta Ace, Stricklin,

Wordsworth & Punchline

Sep 20th - Ryan Wells w/ Yard Sale

Sep 24th - Beach House w/ guests

Sep 25th - YukYuk’s Comedy

Sep 26th - The Wooden Sky w/ High Ends

Nelson is hosting its � rst ever Kootenay Spirit Festival, a yoga-centric weekend event that aims to help residents explore their body, mind and spirit from September 12-14.

“Expect to see a lot of people with yoga mats criss-crossing all over town,” said festival coordinator Trisha Wilson. “Well, even more than usual.”

Workshops will be held in a variety of yoga studios and venues. Participants can choose their classes and move from one venue to the next. All levels of classes are offered, and no experience is required.

On Saturday local and visiting teachers are offering workshops on subjects ranging from meditation, yoga, dance, Ayurveda, shamanism and more from 8 a.m until late evening.

“The general concept is to bring together yoga, music, dance and meditation,” she said. “We believe the vibrant community of Nelson is the perfect place to celebrate connection with nature, self and each other.”

Wilson said the festival includes something for everyone.

“Top presenters, teachers and musicians will guide us through a spirit-lifting weekend of workshops and concerts. Explore tree pose, learn about Ayurveda, dance your heart out and � nd inner balance. Spirit Fest celebrates mindful living in the Kootenays.”

The festival will open with a blessing from local healer Rosalyn Grady on Friday (September 12), which will be followed by an evening concert by classical Indian fusion band Prakriti at the United Church.

“We wanted something that represented yoga’s roots and traditions,” said Wilson. “The music of Prakriti creates a link back to the ancient traditions while also carrying us forward on our present day journey.”

Prakriti’s music is intended for listening and contemplation, but other concerts throughout the weekend will encourage singing, dancing and wild abandon, said Wilson.

On Saturday there will be a free community event at Lakeside Park from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with family-friendly yoga, a hula hooping workshop and concerts by John de Kadt, Sparrow Grace and Buckman Coe.

“Those up for a late night dance party can head over to Spiritbar for DJ Emma Star and Desert Dwellers on Saturday,” said Wilson.

Those tickets are available separately from the Hume Hotel.

On Sunday a full day of workshops will be held at the Prestige from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“All of the visiting yoga presenters offer classes on that day as well as a medicine wheel workshop with Duncan Grady, dance church with Bernice Raabis and a panel discussion,” said Wilson.

One of the closing events is a kirtan concert with Sat Purkh Kaur.

“This is the � rst year of the festival and we are thrilled to feel the Kootenay community coming together to create what we hope will be an annual event,” said Wilson.

General admission to the festival is $168. The Friday night opening concert is $23. A Saturday or Sunday day pass is $85.

For more information visit kootenayspiritfestival.ca.

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By: Will Johnson

festival aims to enlighten

Spirit Festival celebrates mindful living in the Kootenays


Avia Moore believes a good storyteller is someone who engages their audience on a variety of levels.“When you’re in the presence of a good storyteller, you can feel that they have the room in the palm of their hand,” said Moore, the organizer of this year’s Kootenay Storytell-ing Festival. “� ey do that through the stories they choose to tell, the style they choose to tell it in. � e good ones draw you in mentally, spiritually, emotion-ally.”� e festival, which runs from September 18 to 21, will feature a huge variety of entertainers. Moore said she’s thrilled to have BC writer Ivan E. Coyote as a headliner on � ursday night.“I think Ivan is an amazing author and a phenomenal sto-ryteller,” said Moore.“� e � rst time I called them about coming to the festival, they had me in stitches on the phone describing the perfor-mance they were going to do.”(Coyote does not believe in a gender binary and chooses to identify with gender-neutral pronouns such as “they” and “them” rather than “he” or “she”.)Coyote’s pieces will be un-derscored by original com-positions from musician Jon Wood.“� e story we’re featuring is called ‘Kra� Singles for Everyone’. I don’t want to give away the punchline, but it starts out talking about their aging grandmother and then we have some Kra� sin-gles that may or may not have the plastic le� on them for

grilled cheese sandwiches.”Moore said Coyote is capable of sharing a vulnerability that will help stimulate self-re� ec-tion in the audience.“It takes a lot of courage to tell personal stories, to open up and bring humour to it. It really sets them apart. � ey are so versatile, I � nd them really engaged. � ere’s a stage personality that seems to appeal to a wide cross-section of people.”Moore said Coyote’s perfor-mance isn’t appropriate for children, but a number of the acts over the course of the weekend are speci� cal-ly aimed at a young-er demographic.“Ann Glover is always so well received. Last year she told her stories in English and French, which was a great way to reach out to French Canadians. Her long event was packed, we couldn’t have got an-other person in there.” � e festival will also fea-ture international talent, as this year Tokyo artist Masako Sueyoshi will be in atten-dance.“� e Kootenays have such a strong Japa-

nese history, and we

haven’t

been telling those stories. I think it’s important to recog-nize that part of our cultural heritage,” said Moore. “When I was growing up I always felt like Japanese history was such a part of our culture, so it’s pretty great that our � rst international artist is from Japan.”Local storyteller Magpie Ulysses will anchor Friday night’s performance.“She is an amazing, award-winning national level performance poet. She’s got

a new

piece she’s been developing over the past few years with Canada Council funding. It’s about her experience hitch-hiking across Canada, and this will be the Nelson pre-miere of that piece,” she said.Ulysses’ poetry will be ac-companied by original music composed by James Lamb.“We also have Pauline Lamb, another local musician who doesn’t perform as much anymore. It’s a really special occasion to have her, because she’s such a beloved local favourite,” she said.Other storytellers partici-pating in this year’s festival include Mariella Bertelli, Zaccheus Jackson, Carolyn McTaggart, Joe Pierre, Rich-ard Rowberry and Bessie Wapp. For more information visit kootenaystory.org

Coyote headlines storytelling eventFestival lands first international act with Japanese performer

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By: Will Johnson

Festival lands first international act with Japanese performer


Photo by Joanna Wilson

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SATURDAY

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Golden City Days ParadeDowntown Rossland 11 amGolden City Days is the family celebration of Rossland’s heritage as an 1890’s gold mining town. You are invited to dress in 1890’s-1920s style, so dig out old hats, vests, long skirts, miners’ beards, and gamblin’ duds!We ask entries to make lots of noise to add to the festive spirit of the parade. Bring your CDs or iPod to play on the vehicle stereo, sing songs, or make music!

Road Kings Rooftop Dance with Eddy & the StringraysNelson Parkade Rooftop

Pugapalooza Frog Peak Cafe & Guesthouse

1418 hwy 6 in Crescent Valley BCCalling all pug lovers and friends of the pug, you do not have own a pug to come and enjoy in the fun! Costumes are welcome for pugs and owners, there will be prizes for all! Looking forward to seeing you there!

13TH

SPCA Paws for a CauseTrail & NelsonSpeak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Invite your friends, family and furry friends to join you this summer in fundraising for the more than 41,000 animals helped by the BC SPCA each year then come out and celebrate your hard work with us!

West Side Story Sing A-longCapitol Theatre - Nelson7:30 p.m. Are you a Jet or a Shark? This year’s Season Opener Singalong is West Side Story! You may be surprised to discover how many songs you know from this smash hit musical!

J.J. Shiplett and guests WindborneFlying Steamshovel - Rossland

Desert DwellersSpiritbar - Nelson

20TH-21ST

19th Annual Pass Creek Fall FairWest of CastlegarFeatured will be the third annual staging of the super-popular Dirty Diggers Weekend. This is where kids of all ages get an up-close experience with real earth moving and construction equipment. The jam-packed weekend will also include shows of horses, dogs antiques vehicles, farm animals, clowns, not to mention live entertainment on stage all weekend, lot’s of vendors and room for more. In short – everything you could hope for in a traditional fall fair in the country. Enter your exhibits and come out and have a fun-� lled family weekend.www.passcreekfair.com

7TH

West Kootenay Toy RunCastlegarStarts at the Castlegar Community Complex with registration ($10 or a new toy donation per person) and pancake breakfast at 8 am, Ride starts at 10 am, and returns to Castlegar at 3:30 pm, making its way through Nelson, Salmo, Fruitvale, Trail and Rossland picking up more toys along the way!

Taste of the KootenaysPrestige Mountain Resort, Rossland4 - 8 pmRossland Chamber of Commerce event

14TH

Terry Fox RunGyro Park - TrailLakeside Park Park - Nelson

Pantomime AuditionsCapitol Theatre - Nelson10:00 a.m.This year staging: BEDTIME RHYMES by Lisel Forst, Directed by Jeff Forst. Be a part of a local tradition by auditioning for the BIG SHOW! 10:00 am: Actors aged 13 and under are invited to audition with a parent who is willing to be IN THE SHOW. 1:00 pm: Actors aged 14 and over.

23RD

Clinton Swanson and Friends featuring Kelly FawcettCharles Bailey Theatre - Trail7:30 p.m.Featuring a 7 piece show band consisting of lead vocals/guitar(Kelly Fawcett), back up vocalist, bass/vocalist, Hammond organ/piano, saxophone, trumpet, and drums. They will showcase some classic R’n B repertoire along with originals penned by Kelly Fawcett and Clinton Swanson. $105.00 / $225 for families for series $35 singles

20TH

Piazza DayPiazza Columbo - TrailEnjoy Piazza Colombo Saturday Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Italian food, specialty baking, gelato, music, and face painting. 596 Rossland Avenue in Trail’s historic Gulch.

Ryan Wells w/ Yard SaleSpiritbar - Nelson


THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

11TH-14TH

11th Annual BC Communities in Bloom Awards & ConferenceTrail, BC

18TH

Ivan Coyote & Jon Wood - Kraft Singles for EveryoneCapitol Theatre - Nelson8:00 p.m.Kraft Singles for Everyone is a heart-felt and heartbreaking performance that opens with the death of a beloved matriarch and touches on such subjects as being an ex Catholic queer and the dynamics of small town big families, and leaves us all asking ourselves what we truly inherit from the blood that runs in our veins. Adult: $20.00Student: $12.00 Group 10 or more: $15.00.

18TH - 21ST

Kootenay Storytelling FestivalNelson, BCThe Kootenay Storytelling Festival promotes the art of storytelling through an annual storytelling festival in Nelson.

25TH

Yuk Yuk’s ComedySpiritbar - Nelson

3RD

AGM Kootenay Gallery of ArtCastlegar 6:30 p.m.

24TH

MANETCapitol Theatre - Nelson7:00 p.m.In partnership with MEI Events International and Cineplex Front Row Center, both of your hometown theatres will be screening full scale pre-recorded live performances from The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre of Britain and The Globe Theatre! All screenings are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Tickets for this screening will be available through the CIVIC THEATRE website starting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd at NOON.

Beach House w/ GuestsSpiritbar - Nelson

5TH

MoontricksSpiritbar - Nelson

5TH-7TH

Golden City DaysRosslandPick up a parade entry form at the Rossland Chamber of Commerce or email [email protected]. Plan to build your outhouse and enter the outhouse races. Contact Mike at 362.5244 for info. Start collecting unwanted items for a community white elephant sale on Sept. 7th. If your group would like to organize and host an interactive family-friendly event during the GCD weekend, contact Terry at [email protected].

5TH-6TH

Nelson Road KingsBaker Street - NelsonThe Queen City Cruise has continued to grow since the � rst cruise in 2003. Car collectors from far and wide � nd the appeal to show off their cars in the Heritage City. Saturday morning begins our Show and Shine on historic Baker Street in the downtown heart of Nelson. Trophy presentations are at approximately 3:30 pm followed by a poker run and later on in the evening, a rooftop dance at the Nelson Parkade.

12TH

Raise the WoofThe Element - Castlegar8:00 p.m.The Kootenay Animal Assistance Program is proud to present a night of hilarious comedy with “Raise The Woof.” Raf� e draws and Silent Auctions! All proceeds to bene� t KAAP! $20 Advance Tickets are available at Element in Castlegar, Online at clubelement.ca/tickets and Nelson Farmers Supply.

Trail Market on the EsplanadeTrail 10 am - 2 pm

An evening with Sonny RhodesSpiritbar - Nelson

19TH

Kalle MattsonFlying Steamshovel - Rossland

EMC (Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Punchline, Stricklin) w/ Kids Spiritbar- Nelson

26TH

Trail Market on the EsplanadeTrail 10 am - 2 pm

The Wooden Sky w/ High EndsSpiritbar - Nelson

SPINCapitol Theatre - NelsonAward-winning theatrical innovator Evalyn Parry takes her audience on a unique theatrical and musical journey in SPIN, her tribute to the Bicycle as muse, musical instrument and agent for social change.

26TH-28TH

Culture Days British ColumbiaThroughout West KootenayCulture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. Visit www.bc.culturedays.ca to � nd out what is happening in your community.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The annual Hills Garlic Festival, sponsored by the Hills Recreation Society, will be held

in New Denver on Sunday, September 7 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Once again

the Garlic Festival will be at Centennial Park by beautiful Slocan Lake and will feature 160 vendors, great food, live

music, and kids’ entertainment.

Flying Steamshovel - Rossland

EMC (Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Punchline,


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Langham 40th Anniversary ExhibitLagham Cultural Centre - KasloOngoing until Oct. 5 .The Langham 40th Anniversary Exhibition is a visual, broad strokes journey through the past and a celebration of how far they have come. This exhibition is meant to be a celebration of the spirit of the Langham, what it stands for, and the myriad people, seen and unseen, who make such an impressive legacy possible.

Angelika Werth - “Attach-able/Detach-able Collars” ExhibitLangham Cultural Centre - KasloOngoing until Oct. 5 .“The merging and melding of creative categories (Art/Fashion/Architecture) in the contemporary creative sphere has allowed the interplay and fusion of once distinct disciplines. Angelika Werth examples this brilliantly in her work; combining the conceptual & the tangible in clear accord and creating “wearable constructed � bre works” which are both strikingly sophisticated and fancifully familiar.” - Arin Fay, Curator 2014.

Rossland Mountain MarketRosslandOngoing Thursdays - 3 - 6 pm

ONGOING EVENTS

� e 19th Annual Pass Creek Fair will take place on September 20 -21 at the Pass Creek Fairgrounds, just outside of Castlegar, and this year is shaping up to be another fun-� lled weekend for families.

� e fair runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is action packed. Both days begin at 7 a.m. with pancake breakfasts.

� ere is a horse show both days as well as the carnival rides, exhibits, the Dirty Diggers for a Weekend , Selkirk Lions Family Carnival and ongoing entertainment. Saturday’s events also include an antique car show. Sunday features a few additional

events including the dog agility show and the festival trophy presentations at the bandstand at 3 p.m.

Live entertainment both days includes an impressive line-up of musicians, bands and folk dancing troupes. Entertainers will include: Musical entertainers will include: Christina Amelio; � at Girl and Earl; Derek Jonathan; Scotties School of Highland Dance; Two for Tripping; Blueberry Pickers (Bluegrass) to name a few. Enjoy the real country of this annual family-fun weekend. Visit www.passcreekfair.com

Residency & Exhibition

IMAGINARIUMChelsey Freyta, Tanya Pixie Johnson,

Amber Santos, Sergio Santos, Bryn Stevenson & Coleman Webb.

320 Vernon St (alley entrance), Nelsonwww.oxygenartcentre.org


THE MAZE RUNNER

When Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D.

What’sHot?Check out our selection!

SEPT MOVIES

THE EQUALIZER

Denzel Washington plays Robert McCall, a retired intelligence of� cer who helps the powerless - he offers one act of kindness toward a prostitute which gets him embroiled with the Russian mob.

BOOK WORM

PENNY DREADFUL

This series draws upon many characters from 19th-century Irish and British � ction, including Dorian Gray, Mina Harker and Abraham Van Helsing, Victor Frankenstein and his monster from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

OUTLANDER

Outlander” follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened.

STONE MATTRESS - MARGARET ATWOOD

In these nine dazzlingly inventive and rewarding stories, Margaret Atwood’’s signature dark humour, playfulness, and deadly seriousness are in abundance. Arrives Sept. 9th.

THE CHILDREN ACT - IAN MCEWAN

Fiona Maye is a High Court judge in London presiding over cases in family court. She is � ercely intelligent, well respected, and deeply immersed in the nuances of her particular � eld of law.

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How does Bluetooth work?Harald Bluetooth was king of Denmark in the late 900s. He managed to unite Den-mark and part of Norway into a single kingdom which soon introduced Christianity. He le� a large monument, the Jelling rune stone, in memory of his parents. He was killed in 986 during a battle with his son, Svend Forkbeard. � e idea of this name was proposed in 1997 by Jim Kardach who developed a system that would allow mobile phones to communicate with computers. At the time of this proposal he was reading Frans G. Bengtsson’s historical novel � e Long Ships about Vikings and King Harald Bluetooth.

� e implication is that Bluetooth does the same with communications protocols,

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Bluetooth takes small-area networking to the next level - it is essentially a network-ing standard that works at two levels. 1) It provides agree-ment at the physical level (Bluetooth is a radio-frequency standard) and 2) it

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can be sure that the message received is the same as the message sent. Bluetooth networking transmits data via low-power radio waves. It communicates on a fre-quency of 2.45 gigahertz an can connect up to eight devices simultaneously.

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Here’s to you for another amazing

summer for the craft brewers of BC. It was gang busters!

The Nelson Brewing Company broke all its sales records this summer season and we are not alone in BC for craft beer success. That means more money than ever from the sale of beer has stayed in the local economy.

Nice job you, you did awesome and all while drinking beer, high � ve.

One of the staples for sales this time of year are the summer seasonal listings. Beer that we can brew and sell from May 15 to October 15. This month we’ll look at those tasty, easy drinking beers that pair perfectly with beach, BBQs and sunshine.

NELSON BREWING COMPANY HOOLIGAN ORGANIC PILSNER

Brewmaster Mike Kelly went all out for this delicious lager. Normally six weeks in the conditioning tank would be good for a Pilsner but Mike (or Dr. Funktastic as he forces the staff to call him) wanted the crisp refreshing Pilsner � avour that is added by long stays at cold temperatures in our conditioning tanks.

This beer had to chill for no less then 10 weeks.

Not a summer seasonal listing rather a one time 1,000 case run is how much we brewed, and we are sold out in the brewery. So if you see a Hooligan on the shelf grab it before its all gone.

CANNERY BREWING SKAHA SUMMER ALE

Cannery is hands down one of the best kept secrets in the province, their slogan is perfect “Small Brewery, Big Flavour!”. Their Blackberry Porter is one of the better porters in the province and they hit another home run with this blonde!

Refreshing and thirst quenching pop into your head while sipping away. It’s interesting and a bit risky but they actually use different hops every year to mix things up. Only 20 IBU with a crisp dry � nish, that’s thanks in large part to the usage of white wheat malt. If you are saying goodbye to summer this September, this is a great beer for the cooler.

PARALLEL 49 TRICYCLE RADLER

There has been some debate in the brewing community the past while on whether radlers are actually beers or not? Normally radlers are simple

light beers that are mixed about half and half with juice, much like a Shandy.

Whether it’s a beer or not they can taste pretty dang good on a hot summer day. The big selling feature to many is the low Alc.Vol they can come in at, usually 2.5-3.5 per cent. The Parallel 49 version that is new to their line up this year uses a nice tart grapefruit juice rather then a sweet juice giving it a nice little snap.

By far the most present � avour is of course that of the grapefruit juice. If that’s what you like to

wet your whistle with at 3.5 per cent Vol.Alc you’ll be able to have a few of these at the lake and still be able to get on the old paddle board... maybe.

One thing all these beers have in common is that like summer their days are numbered. So enjoy cracking a fresh cold BC craft Beer this September, you deserve it, you awesome craft Beer loving, sun worshiping, camp � re admiring, slender slab of humanity you!

By: Chad Hansen

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In rhythm with the seasonsLa Dolce Vita

When we attended our � rst ever summer solstice celebration at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in June we really had no idea what to expect. � e � rst part wasn’t much of a surprise—yoga-based talk and movement in the cool, subtly lit pyramid. Next up was a potluck supper that we passed on, because being � ve hours from home we weren’t in a position to prepare anything and didn’t want to show up empty-handed. So we dined in the Sunset Organic Bistro, then headed down to the kekuli, a pit house constructed with the help of local First Nations people.

Deceptively spacious inside, the kekuli is a dome-shaped construction of logs that is covered with soil that provides the base for a now thick covering of indigenous plants. A blanket-covered entrance gives way to a circular meeting space and a roaring � re in the centre of the room vented through a hole in the ceiling.

We took our seats and were soon caught up in the beat of dozen or so drums of all sorts, the rhythmic pounding feeling very organic and pleasurable. Suddenly our attention was drawn toward the � re, where two men were crouched, reaching toward the � ames. I stood and shi� ed my position to get a better look and it became evident that they were inverting empty one-litre sealer jars to capture smoke from the � re. Lids were quickly screwed on while the jars were held upside-down

and then the men returned to a table near the building’s sidewall. Again I moved to improve my vantage point and witnessed each jar of smoke being quickly and carefully � lled with a clear liquid before being resealed. Welcome to the world of modern mixology, Gerry Jobe style.

Eventually, I learned that Jobe was creating a mixed drinks program for the Bistro, Summerhill recently having been granted a full liquor license.

Back to the smoke-� lled jars. � e liquid poured into them was a simple syrup (water-sugar mixture) that was infused with chokecherry blossoms from the Summerhill property. � e

� lled jars were placed in a semi-circle around the � re and then a Reiki practitioner used her hands to energize the jars while Jobe held a crystal wand over them.

“In my life, I’ve had a big change and am suddenly surrounded by energy workers, philosophers, alternative spirituality,” Jobe says. “I realized that it’s time for me to learn that language and immerse myself in the study and practice of energy, and integrate this healing and knowledge into my life. I’ve been exposed to all these new ingredients and the e� ect they have on the body and on mood. Story has always been a big part of my cocktails, but now energy and spirituality are part of that story. Summerhill is a playground, allowing me to deepen my art. We are using ingredients like wild-cra� ed medicinal herbs and organic wines, and techniques like aging syrups in the pyramid, Tibetan singing bowls, intentionality and biodynamic rhythms. I don’t want to be a ‘mad scientist’ anymore. I want to be a warlock, working with nature and energy.”

On a recent return visit to Summerhill I ordered a cocktail, Lithia’s Rhythm, before dinner. Jobe’s description: “Foraged chokecherry blossoms were reduced in a simple syrup then smoked over the � re during the summer solstice drum circle in the kekuli. Placed around the kekuli � re, vessels of this reduction were in� uenced by the rhythm of drumming and dancing, and treated with energy work and quartz. We combine this reduction with our organic Pinot Gris, lemon and Woodford Reserve Bourbon to o� er you this experience of the summer solstice in a refreshing cocktail. Named a� er Lithia, the goddess of the summer solstice.”

It was exactly as advertised. Refreshing. But I was surprised to truly enjoy the combination that included wine and bourbon. Nothing about it seemed forced or meant to show o� . Subtle and satisfying is how I would describe it.

Several other original cocktails are joined on the new menu by Jobe’s reinterpretations of classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned (Soul Fashioned), Negroni (Merloni) and Boulevardier (Hillavardier).

When I set foot on the property at Summerhill Pyramid Winery I am never disappointed, and most o� en surprised. � e new drinks menu continues that trend. � e last word goes to Jobe: “� is is the start of a journey. I want to celebrate the land and the history and create something beautiful.”

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Sautéed Zucchini1 garlic clove, unpeeled2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon red pepper � akes4 medium yellow zucchini, trimmed and cut into 2-by-1/4-inch matchsticksKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons � nely grated Parmesan cheese

Place the garlic clove on a cutting board. Using the � at side of a knife, smash the clove and discard the peel. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and red pepper � akes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant

but not browned (about 30 seconds.) Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon. Discard (or save for another use).

Add the yellow zucchini to the pan and toss until coated with oil. Let cook undisturbed until the bottoms of the matchsticks are golden brown. Toss again

and cook until crisp-tender, then remove the pan from heat and season the zucchini with salt and pepper.

Transfer the zucchini to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve immediately.


The “Look at us now” celebrations includes an elegant affair in Jubilee Park, and tours of Teck, the city’s historic rock walls, and the Beaver Valley.

Friday night’s “White Night” in CiB’s recently completed Sissinghurst White Garden project is slated to be a sophisticated catered evening that will feature Columbia Gardens wines, Tony Ferraro’s jazz band and keynote speaker Greg Belland, Teck Trail’s operations manager.

Scheduled the following day is a full roster of events beginning with an 8 a.m. registration and an information session by Trail’s CiB chair Dan Rodlie and Larry Abenante, the city’s public works manager, about how to work together and combine resources, volunteers and civic staff.

Later, Sheila Adcock, director of Career Development Services will discuss how people with disabilities and employment issues bene� t from projects that also help the CiB program.

Gina Ironmonger will be on hand to talk about community gardens and how the downtown business woman launched Trail’s incrEDIBLE Green Route.

Key note speaker Steven Hilts, Teck’s director of environmental legacies of Teck Metals Ltd. will explain how the green-up of Trail happened over time, and challenges the communities faced.

The “Look at us Now” Tour from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. is a drive throughout the city to showcase Trail CiB highlights including the Colombo Piazza, murals, � oral beds, Avenue of the Clans, adopt-a stairway project and historical buildings.

By: Sheri Regnier

THE 11TH ANNUAL BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM (CIB) AWARDS AND CONFERENCE WILL BE HOSTED BY

THE CITY OF TRAIL BEGINNING SEPT. 1 1 .

Author to speakThe 11th annual Kootenay Book Weekend is bringing well-known award-winning author, Helen Humphreys, to Nelson as the guest speaker on Sunday, September 21, at 11 a.m., at The Best Western on Baker street.Helen Humphreys is an ac-claimed Canadian author who has written four books of poetry, six novels and two books of cre-ative non-fi ction. Born in England, she now lives in Kingston, Ontario. She will be discussing her latest novel The Reinvention of Love.Set in 19th century France, the

novel tells the tumultuous love affair between Charles Sainte-Beuve, an ambitious French journalist, and Adele Hugo, Vic-tor Hugo’s wife.Although Victor Hugo only plays a minor role in the novel, he is the catalyst who brings the other two together.The novel is sure to pique the readers’ interest and spark stim-ulating discussions.For more info about the author, visit hhumphreys.com.For more info about the event, go to www.kootenaybookweek-end.ca.

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Buy a Full Season and Save 20% Call 250 352-6363 or go to www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca for the online brochure and tickets!

SEASON OPENER EVENTSing-a-long West Side StorySaturday September 13, 2014 7:30pm

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evalyn parrySPINFriday September 26, 2014 8:00pm

John Reischman and the Jaybirds Friday October 17, 2014 8:00pm

The BillsYes, PleaseFriday October 24 8:00pm

Chris GibbsLike Father, Like Son? SorrySaturday February 7, 2015, 8:00pm

Ballet Jörgen CanadaCinderellaWednesday February 11, 2015 7:30pm

Atlantic Ballet CanadaPIAFFriday February 27 2015 7:30pm

Rick MillerBOOM!Wednesday March 11 2015 8:00pm

WonderheadsGrim and FischerThursday April 9 2015 8:00pm

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Christopher HuntWhen That I WasSaturday January 10, 2015 8:00pm

Monster TheatreWho Killed Gertrude Crump Sunday January 18 8:00pm

Ichigo-Ichieh Dance TheatreDetourSaturday January 24, 2015 8:00pm

Chris GibbsLike Father, Like Son? SorrySaturday February 7, 2015, 8:00pm

We are thrilled to announce The Capitol Theatre and The Civic Theatre’s collaborative project

LIVE PERFORMANCE ON SCREEN Throughout the 2014-2015 season and in partnership with MEI Events International and

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The Globe Theatre, Great Art on Screen and Concert Series! All screenings are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.

EACH THEATRE IS MANAGING ITS OWN TICKETS!

Thank you to our Season Sponsors: Prestige Hotels & Resorts, Juice FM, Kootenay Coop, Nelson & District Credit Union, Made in BC Dance on Tour, Digerati Computing, Hall Printing, Impatient, Nelson Star, The Province of BC, The British Columbia Arts Council, Canadian Heritage and the City of Nelson.

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SEASON OPENER EVENTSing-a-long West Side StorySaturday September 13, 2014 7:30pm

SEASON AT A GLANCENEW 3 more performances for you to choose from!!

evalyn parrySPINFriday September 26, 2014 8:00pm

John Reischman and the JaybirdsFriday October 17, 8:00pm

The BillsYes, PleaseFriday October 24, 8:00pm

Christopher HuntWhen That I WasSaturday January 10, 2015 8:00pm

Monster TheatreWho Killed Gertrude CrumpSunday January 24, 8:00pm

Ichigo-Ichieh Dance TheatreDetourSaturday February 7, 8:00pm

Chris GibbsLike Father, Like Son? SorrySaturday February 7, 8:00pm

Ballet Jorgen CanadaCinderellaWednesday February 11, 8:00pm

Atlantic Ballet CanadaPIAFFriday February 27, 8:00pm

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WonderheadsGrim and FisherThursday April 9, 8:00pm

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