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World premiere Friday, Mar. 16, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
In the summer of 2011, the West Kootenay was a buzz after being told that an award winning director, Pascal Laugier, was going to shoot his latest horror film in Nelson’s backyard. The film was based in a fictional town called Cold Rock, better known around here as Salmo “The Tall Man” is a story of the haunting secrets that hide behind closed doors. With children gone missing over the years, leaving neither a clue nor a witness, superstitious locals talk of ‘The Tall Man,’ a legendary, mysterious dark
figure who takes children away never to be seen again. The film stars Jessica Biel, Stephen McHattie, William B. Davis, Samantha Ferris and Jodelle Ferland. Along with a all-star cast, the director also required extras to represent the people of Cold Rock and held auditions. Local Kootenay residents are part of the film. The world premiere will be shown in Nelson. Tickets are $15 ($12 for students) and are available at the Capitol Theatre box office, http://tickets.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by calling 250-352-6363
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Cougar in Fairview
On Sunday evening, February 20, 2012, approximately 11:45 p.m. Nelson Police and the local Conservation officer The Canadian Avalanche Centre The CAC is advising all recreational teamed up to dispatch a cougar after the (CAC) is issuing a special public ava- backcountry users to carefully monitor animal attacked and injured a dog in the lanche warning for a widespread area of the advice in the avalanche bulletins. Fairview area. the province’s backcountry. The warn- Everyone in a backcountry party needs Earlier Sunday morning, the cougar ing is in effect from Friday February 24 to be equipped with a shovel, probe had been sighted by area residents but a through to Monday February 27. and transceiver and the CAC strong- search for the animal was unsuccessful “The clear, dry spell covering ly recommends all backcountry users at that time. the province in early February had take an avalanche awareness course. After the attack on the dog, Nelson a weakening effect on the surface of Snowpack stability changes constantly Police members were able to locate the the snow at that time,” explains Karl throughout the winter. Backcountry large cat on at least two occasions. When Klassen, Manager of the CAC’s Public users need to check the avalanche the Conservation officer attended the Avalanche Warning Services. “Now bulletin regularly to keep informed of scene he deployed trained hunting dogs that surface is buried and left us with conditions in their area. More detailed to track and dispatch the cougar. a very complex upper snowpack, with information is also available on the The cougar was located at the 800 a number of weak layers. Conditions CAC forecaster’s blog. For the bulle- block of Kokanee Avenue and shot. The are very tricky to manage right now. tins, blog and information on training, desision was made based on the fact that If you’re going into avalanche terrain, check www.avalanche.ca/cac. the Cougar had been hanging around for you need local knowledge, extensive Submitted by the Canadian a few weeks. experience and training.” The Conservation officer estimates Avalanche Society the cougar was a 2-3 year old female weighing in at 70 to 80 pounds. Howie Grant, Sergeant 7th annual bike swap set for April 22 at the Rod and Gun Club Nelson Police Department (250) 354-3919 For the past six years, The current bike swap Other than the great feelNelson Cycling Club vol- volunteers have developed a ing you will get as a bike unteers have delivered an top-notch system that makes swap volunteer, volunteers outstanding bicycle swap organizing the event very also get first choice on all to community members in straightforward. “The sys- of the bikes and gear that Nelson and surrounding tem is extremely efficient. come into the swap. “By Circle of Habondia areas. Please help us keep Everyone knows what to do, helping out as a bike swap Lending Society has been supthis community tradition and how to do it and the organizer in the days leading porting women of the West going strong and consider swap goes off very smooth- up to the event, you won’t be Kootenay for the past 13 years stepping up to help out. ly. Many hands make light asked to help out with any through its unique micro-loan Each spring, bicycle hun- work,” says Helen Lutz, bike other Nelson Cycling Club program for women. gry folks look forward to swap organizer. “With some events,” says Pat Wray. The organization will now the swap to buy gently used of our swap volunteers movFor more information undergo a strategic planning bikes at great prices for all ing on to other roles in the and to volunteer, please exercise to chart the organiages and abilities of riders. club, we need some new folks call Helen or Darcey at 250 zation’s future direction and The swap is also an excellent to step forward and help keep 352-6654. Check out the invites interested women to opportunity to sell the bikes the bike swap going,” adds club website at www.nelson- provide their input. and gear that you no longer fellow swap organizer Bruce cyclingclub.org and friend us Facilitated planning sesuse or no longer fits. Hardy. on Facebook. sions will be held March 1st and 8th, from 9 am to noon, Get your in Nelson. Please contact Pegasis at (250) 229-4223 to receive additional information and details about the location of the planning sessions. in theExpressNewsUpdate Click here www.habondia.kics.bc.ca.
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International Women’s Day “Night with the Stars”
Friday, March 9 at Self Design High. 420 Victoria Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 7 p.m. In honour of all women, the Nelson Women’s Centre will be putting on a performance to come and meet a company of famous feminists including Gloria Steinem, Margaret Mead, Emma Goldman, Nellie McClung, Betty Friedan, Rosa Parks, Simone De Beavoir and Frida Kahlo who have inspired us over the years. International Women’s Day “Night with the Stars” produced by Nelsonite Sandra Hartline, is a fundraiser for the West Kootenay Women’s Association. Suggested donation is $10 at the door. Light refreshments, music, silent auction, and volunteer recognition to follow. For more information call 352-9916.
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Osprey foundation seeks grant applications
Osprey Community Foundation distributes grants to local organizations to support the great work they are doing. This year’s grant application guidelines and forms are now online at www.ospreycommunityfoundation. ca. The deadline for applications is March 30th. Applicants must be registered charities or sponsored by ‘qualified donees‘ as defined by Revenue Canada. Osprey also distributes one or more grants each year from its “BC
Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund.” The focus this year is on Literary Arts. These grants support local artists, preferably young or emerging artists, to create new works. Each year a different arts discipline is selected. Applications for these grants are also online, with a March 30 deadline. Previous grants have supported a range of projects, from providing dental care for low-income residents, to training Red Cross volunteers to take on leadership roles in the event of a
local disaster, to funding CyberSeniors classes to help seniors learn computer skills and stay connected. Grants have helped fund playgrounds, restore the Anscombe wheel house in Balfour, support the Capitol Theatre’s summer youth program, and subsidize summer tipi camp fees for low-income families. That’s just a sample. For further information, contact Executive Director Vivien Bowers at 250-352-3643 or ED@ospreycommu nityfoundation.ca
What the Bleap Science Lost in the New Dark Age Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7-9pm Oxygen Centre The Center for Inquiry scientific knowledge has (CFI), the local skeptic and contributed to the advancefreethinkers group, is com- ment of humanity. memorating Darwin Day, CFI is commemorating an international celebra- Darwin Day by sponsoring tion of science and curios- a lecture by Dr. Andre Piver: ity held in February, the What the Bleap Science month that Charles Darwin Lost in the New Dark Age. was born. Darwin Day Dr. Piver’s presentation will expresses gratitude for the explore the intrinsic flaw enormous benefits that in our need to believe in
simple and definite answers for complex problems. Dr. Piver will explore the marketing of alternative laboratory services, the repercussions of private sector funding of research as government disappears from this role, and the complicated decisions that go into public health policy
What are model organisms?
dr. science Christine Humphries
A model organism is not the type of tall, skinny, beautiful model you will find on the cover of a fashion magazine. You might, however, see one with green fur or a wing sticking out of its head on the cover of a science magazine. The definition of a model organism is a plant, animal or cellular organism that is used
by scientists as a research tool to study basic biological functions. Some examples of model organisms used in laboratories are mice, worms, fish, frog eggs, yeast, and flies. To be a good tool for research, a model organism must have several characteristics such as rapid life cycles, rapid breeding or replication cycles, and are easily manipulated at the genetic and cellular levels. The reason scientists use model organisms is that they are simple, idealized and economical systems for studying
diverse biological processes and, for the more anthropocentric reason that we learn from lower systems often applies to humans. Although the genome sequences of model systems are less complex than the human genome, they are remarkably similar. The Nobel laureate Jacques Monod famously remarked, “What’s true for E. coli is true for an elephant.” It has been found that as a general rule the basic mechanisms of most core cellular processes are shared by all living organisms. For example,
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
like offering screening mammography. Dr. Piver’s goal is to leave the audience with more questions than an answers, as questioning was the primary driver of Darwin’s theory of evolution. Birthday Cupcakes and a juice will be served. admission is free
yeast has about 1/5th as many genes as humans, but has identical genes to nearly 200 human genes involved in disease, including 23 for cancer. Even a mouse is genetically so close to humans that segments of its DNA are sometimes hard to tell apart from human DNA! This means that studies on model organism can provide valuable insight into normal human processes such as gene regulation, genetic diseases, and evolution.
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The Express builds presentation venue
Times are a changin’ and so is the Express. The current project fueled by the Express publisher, Nelson Becker is a presentation venue right here at the Express office at 554 Ward Street. “This is something that I have dreamed of for many years� says Becker, “I am getting very excited to open and share my dream with the community.� The space is a work in progress with it’s first show, the Tania Gill Quartet on Monday, Mar. 5. at 7:30 p.m. More info to come...
The Royal celebrates 100 years with an open house Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 p.m. The Royal Grill and Lounge The Royal is about to celebrate its 100 year anniversary and the new owners are seeing that the Royal changes with the times while staying true to its roots. In celebration they are throwing a party and everyone is invited to join them as they unveil thier new microbrew menu, wine list and non-alcoholic options. The Man in Havana will play the open house. No cover!
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Film Festival in New Denver Saturday, Mar. 3 in New Denver at the Bosun Hall The 6th annual North Valley Mountain Film Festival promises another amazing lineup of mostly local films and photography that will inspire and awe the audience. Revelstoke-based ski mountaineer Greg Hill drops by as a special guest presenter. He is one of the world’s most accomplished ski-touring endurance athletes. The Festival audience will also find local flavour in films such as Crossing Over: The Art of Jeremy Down. Local youth and up-andcoming videographers Yoan Shandro-Gosselin and Quade Nicholson-Chodat will also debut their ski films. A couple of alumni presenters this year including kayaking film guru Carl Jacks and wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence returning with his festival favourite Kootenay Wild II. Mountain biking is wellrepresented in the lineup this year by New Denver resident Gary Parkstrom. Three more diverse films include: Surge Freerun by Liam Barnes, a mountain heritage film by Juerg Martig, and Our Bus by Burton resident Jo Anne Alaric. Tickets for the Festival can be purchased at Silverton Building Supplies and Rutabaga’s in New Denver. ($5 to $15 sliding scale; children under 10 are free). This year’s event is a fundraiser for the North Slocan Trails Society, so proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local trails.
Sharon Huizinga at the lighting controls for U.S. President Obama’s Inaugural “Home States Ball”.
New York designer lights up Nelson’s KHAOS world premiere When Sharon Huizinga was involved in creating lighting magic for U.S. President Obama’s Inaugural Ball, designing lighting for opera in Nelson was the last thing she thought she’d find herself doing. Three years ago from her base in New York City, the idea that she’d end up designing for an operatic world premiere in a small town hidden away in the mountains of British Columbia would have seemed like some kind of hallucinogenic fantasy. But life is sometimes stranger than fantasy and, as lighting designer for the world premiere production of the newly commissioned opera, KHAOS, opening at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, BC on March 8 that is exactly what Huizinga is doing today. After graduate studies in theatrical design at
the University of British Columbia, Huizinga worked in theatre in the Vancouver area for ten years. Her work included lighting designs for Studio 58 as well as working on concert tours for Nora Jones, Diana Krall, Dido and Jesse Cook. She then moved to New York where she continued her work in theatre Huizinga moved to Nelson in 2009 with her partner in search of a healthy mountain environment and a slower pace than New York City. “There’s no lack of opportunity to be involved in musical and theatrical productions. Soon after we arrived I read about Nelson Community Opera’s (NCO) auditions for Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” so I asked if they needed a lighting designer. They did and it was a great experience. KHAOS is now the third NCO pro-
duction I’ve designed lighting for.” Speaking about the KHAOS production, Huizinga noted that everything about this premiere is motivating the whole cast and design team to take their art to a new level. “I think people who see KHAOS are going to be very surprised by this show. I’m working on my friends who have never even thought about going to an opera to take the plunge and experience this show. I know they’ll be blown away,” she concluded. The world premiere performances of KHAOS, composed by Don Macdonald to a libretto written by playwright, Nicola Harwood, take place March 8, 9 and 10 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, BC. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office, by phone at 250-3526363 or online at www.capi-
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Charlie Hunter
Monday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. at the Royal The Royal is very excited to present guitar genius Charlie Hunter. The man plays a 7 and sometimes 8 string guitar. And he doesn’t just play these guitars, he creates funky, soulful, groovy, bluesy and rockin’ rhythms complete with bass lines and melodies. With a career spanning 16 years and almost 20 albums, Hunter consistently ups his game as an innovative writer and bandleader. Hunter’s signature style of writing and performing has secured his place as one of today’s great guitarists. He’s a sight to behold, a sonic jungle to dance to and an artist to experience. Get your tickets now before they are gone! Tickets are $20 and available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6pm.
Violin vs. Vinyl featuring Kytami Saturday, Mar. 3, 10 p.m. at the Spiritbar Kytami is a violinist extremist. Perhaps Canada’s most diverse and engaging fiddle player, she is an unbelievably energetic performer. Kytami can bound between classical and fiddle styles, match them to heavy bass and electronic dance beats and then effortlessly cross ge...nres to combine her skills and sound with the pounding of skins in punk and metal. Tickets available at the door. $5 before 11 p.m., $10 thereafter.
James Lamb and David Newberry
James Lamb & David Newberry open the Unplugged Sessions at noon on Saturday Feb 25.
Saturday, Feb. 25, noon at Ellison’s Cafe Since 2005, James has released two albums, been featured numerous times on CBC radio, is a 2009 Arts Wells songwriting competition award winner and has performed in countless venues across Canada. David’s live shows are known for his storytelling, audience interaction and off the cuff comedy. Next is An Elegant Touch with some celtic and classical music followed by the Trafalgar Coffeehouse Singers.
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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What do you think should happen with the Civic Movie Theatre? I think with just a few improvements, a movie theatre could be very profitable. I love going to the movies, and would way rather see one in Nelson than have to drive to Castlegar. The restaurants here are better and I prefer the atmosphere at the Civic. If they made the sound better, cleaned it up a bit, and had better air conditioning for the summer, it would be great! STARTING a movie theatre might be financial suicide. Famous and previously successful theatres are closing around the world. The industry is in too much flux right now to bank personal money into, and especially to invest public money. Do a realistic, honest, business plan before getting people excited about it. Then present the hard facts along with the emotion ... and make decisions from there. IT should be returned to a movie theatre. I agree with Nelson, minus that he wants to see it in the city’s control. It should be the people of Nelsons responsibility DEMOLISH the whole civic center and tear down the ice rink as well. restore the civic FIELD!! FINISH the renovations and open it!
RE-OPEN right now! I started to believe more and more that nobody in the council isn’t interested in art. I think the movie theatre needs to reopen as a movie theatre. Too many people are taking in dinner and a movie in Castlegar when they could be keeping that money in Nelson. NELSON city administration has been incapable to orchestrate this change. I wouldn’t trust them to lease, contract out or organize any other schemes. Just give us a movie theater again (thank god for the Capitol starting to show movies regularly). I am surprised the screw-up in this contract wasn’t an election issue. A first run theater would be great but the foreign film Thursdays were incredibly well attended, I would be happy for that. CONVERTED into squash courts and climbing gym. You could still wedge in two small 75 seat theartres as Nelson suggests in his editorial so you would get a win, win, win TURN it back into a movie theatre!!!!! Or, switch places with the Capitol and make that the movie theatre and the Civic the performance theatre. It makes sense!!!
MY Uncle worked at the Civic in the 1960’s and the Civic has a lot of history and memories; however, it is time the building was demolished. If Nelson had lots of land base I would feel differently but currently, Nelson has very limited recreation facilities and many community groups can’t find a room to meet in. I would like to see new building with a convention centre, a large gym, and multiple meeting rooms. Perhaps Nelson can attract a cinema company to lease a new space. We do need a movie theater. OUR city needs a new indoor climbing gym. The Civic would be a great place for it.
RE-OPEN for tenders for a movie theatre and concerts. LET’S finish the darn thing! I think it should be leased to someone as a movie theatre after being upgraded some. Needs some investment by the City that has rented it for years and put nothing back in. THE theatre is one of only a few art deco buildings in Nelson, I think it is quite beautiful and I would not want its character to be destroyed. I think that the city should just take the hit. They allowed people to come in, rip it apart and leave, so they should be the ones to put it back together.
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Opinion&Editorial Fishheads and Flowers Fish Heads. We are so Flowers and arm loads of lenten roses to our peren- fortunate to have a beautinial jam fairy. ful off leash dog park, but Signed: Sweet for sweets why is there so much dog poop NOT being picked Fish Heads to all the up. With doggie bags at the people in our neighbourhood that let their dogs crap gate, come on dog guardall over the place. Pleeeez ians, smarten up or we will lose this gem! pick it up!!!!!! Signed: Smarten up Signed: Stepped dog walkers in poop
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Grad 2012 With graduation fast approaching, an intense behind-the-scenes preparation comes into play. In previous grades, I simply assumed that graduation would magically arrive with little preparation other than finding a fancy dress, cavalcade car and prom date. However, my perceptions turned out to be vastly incorrect. The effort, planning, and fundraising which goes into graduation is an incredible amount of dedicated Dear Editor Regarding the Civic Movie Theatre, an excellent creative model in converting the facility into two 75 seat theatres and more important, a Banquet Room with kitchen facilities. a great partner would be the Italian Society who have had an interest in a Banquet type facility.This
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work by students and parents of the grad class alike. We hold the traditional grad bottle drive in addition to bake sales, dances and various donations yet the remaining figures are still staggeringly high. Much work is yet to be done before we can relax and bask in the fruit of our efforts, enjoying the two days of photographs, extended family, and fancy dresses that mark the end of a period in our lives. would bring together the history of the Italian Heritage with that of the Civic Centre built in the late 30’s. I can visualize an announcement of the Civic’s 75th Anniversary with the contributing partner - Italian Society in an Opening Banquet to include Italian cuisine. Gary Exner Alberta
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It is with immense sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the end of a life well lived. On Friday, February 17, 2012 , in the presence of her ever faithful husband, only son and three grandchildren, Gail Valliere of Slocan, B.C. continued her journey with her Heavenly Father. Originally from Nova Scotia, Gail bravely made the move out west at the age of 21, settling in Slocan, where she met her true love Wilf, uniting in marriage on July 4th, 1969. On June 22, 1978 they welcomed their only child, Andrew. From a very young age, Gail continuously defeated the many challenges she was faced with due to her diagnosis with muscular dystrophy. Not expected to live into her 30’s, the Lord gave her the strength and determination to surpass the doctor’s expectations by more than 40 years. As a true child of God, Gail faced each new day as a gift, always expressing how grateful she was for what she was given; a wonderful husband who loved her whole heartedly, always ensuring her every need was met, a son who learned from her example and a granddaughter with a heart just as tender as hers. Gail
was thrilled when Andrew got married, gaining a daughter-in-law with two children who she adored and loved as her own. Over the years, Gail was blessed by amazing and extraordinary people, making beautiful life long friendships. Her encouragements, generous heart and kindness will be sorely missed by all who were so lucky to have her in their loves. The way Gail lived her life was a true testimony of a Christian - If we could all live by her example the world would be a better place! Gail will forever be remembered by her husband Wilfrid; son Andrew, daughter-inlaw Joelle and grandchildren Taylor, Dion and Dania. Also left to cherish warm memories of Gail are her brother Burke, sisters Shirley and Vivian and their families, as well as by many extended family members and an incredible amount of close friends. Gail was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Ivy Miller. As Gail wished, cremation has taken place. A memorial service to honor Gail’s beautiful life will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service
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Rococode at the Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Rococode is an evolving band of four Vancouver and Victoria musicians. They have been working hard to bring fans into their world through a collective desire to make adventurous, badass and meaningful pop music. $10 at the door. The Polyrhythmics w/ Lint and Rafferty Funksmith. The Royal. Doors 8pm - Tickets $15 available at Urban Legends and liveattheroyal.com. They are an all original 8-piece afrofunk and world beat orchestra. All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
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James Lamb and David Newberry open at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions (fb), 12-3 Feb. 26 Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.
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An Evening with Charlie Hunter at the Royal. Tickets are $20 available at Urban Legends, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6pm. Showtime 8pm. Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
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is undeniable in both its energy and originality. Lastly, headlining the evening, is an incredible roots reggae act, The Green! The Green blends roots reggae with traditional Hawaiian vibes. This is going to be a huge night! DEEKLINE WITH SOUP @ SPIRIT BAR. 10 p.m. Back in the Kootenay’s to promote his forthcoming full length album with ED SOLO - ‘BOUNCE N SHAKE’. DEEKLINE is packing a load of new material to showcase. Tickets $15 available at the Hume Hotel. Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri. Mar. 2
Knoot w/ Groove Machine. After Work Dance Party. The The Royal. 9 p.m. no cover Sat. Feb. 25 Royal. 6pm - No Cover. Come Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. dance your work week blues Funkanomics w/ Freddy J at away with live music by Clinton the Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Juwee, The Library Lounge Swanson and friends FxFarmer and Bobby Kudlicz: Wed. Feb. 29 the three headz from the south Cedar and Rhapsody. The Variety Shows w/ Estevan and of Germany. They have a sound Royal. Doors 9pm - $5 at the Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 that is designed for the dance p.m. Come to listen, come to door. Following Mostly Swing’s floor and made up of beautiful play! The stage is open. After Work Dance Party Local crunchy bass lines, coupled Paul Landsberg at the Library Dj’s Rhapsody and Cedar take with pumping grooves. $10 at over to play some bumpin’ Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. the door. bouncin’ beats. Thurs. Mar. 1 James Lamb & David All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Newberry, An Elegant Touch The Green w/ Rebel Emergency Bar and Grill and The Trafalgar Coffeehouse and Papa Roots. Doors 8pm Sat. Mar. 3 Singers @ Ellison’s Cafe, 12- Tickets $15 and available at 3Su Urban Legends, Eddy Music and Violin vs. Vinyl feat. Kytami @ liveattheroyal.com Spiritbar. 10 p.m. Kytami is a vioThe Royal is throwing an open house party and you’re The Royal presents an evening linist extremist. Perhaps Canada’s all invited to join us as we heavy on the reggae with a dash of most diverse and engaging fiddle unveil our new microbrew rock and roots. Starting things off player. Kytami can bound between menu, wine list and non-alco- will be Nelson’s DJ Papa Roots. classical and fiddle styles, match holic options! The Man in Next we have the up and coming them to heavy bass and electronic Havana is on deck to pleasure rock, reggae, ska sounds of Rebel dance beats and then effortlessly the ears and make you move Emergency. Rebel Emergency cross genres to combine her skills on the dancefloor as you enjoy is an innovative new band from and sound with the pounding of some exciting new beverages. Toronto whose sound is an eclectic skins in punk and metal. Tickets No cover! Doors open at 9pm. mix of Rock, Reggae and Ska that $5 - $10 at the door.
Abstrakt Nights w/ Lady AK, Buck Lee, and Mach-1. The Royal. Doors 9pm - $5 at the door.Join us for the first installment of Nelson’s latest Monthly Night featuring the finest in Drum and Bass, Jungle, Dubstep, Funky, House, Moombahton, Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop.
Sun. Mar. 4
Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.
Mon. Mar. 5
The Tania Gill Quartet, The Express. 554 Ward St. 7:30. $10 at the door (students $5) 250354-3910. More info to come...
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Fri. Feb. 24
Therapeutic Riding Club!! Nine a.m., Best Western Hotel. We need volunteers!!!! “The Nuppet Show!” Nelson Youth Theatre @ Capitol, 7:30pm -- all-ages entertainment! www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca & www.forstmedia.ca $5 - students/seniors!
SK8FEST - A fundraiser for Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society. Mary Hall. 6 p.m. $50 per person.Sat. b Kootenay Art Therapy Institutes ART for the HEART grand re-opening and art show. 191 Baker Street, 2nd Floor “Paint in” and open studio from Sun. Feb. 26 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reception and Alex Zerbe, Professional opening ceremony 5 p.m. to Zaniac. 2 p.m. at the Capitol 8 p.m. Theatre. Alex is a two-time Sat. Feb. 25 Guinness World Record holdAGM for West Kootenay er who was voted Seattle’s
Funniest Prop Comic. Tickets $12.50 available at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at tickets.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Tues. Feb. 28
What the Bleap Science Lost in the New Dark Age 79pm Oxygen Centre. Celebrate Darwin Day with a science talk by dr. Andre Piver. No charge.
Wed. Mar. 1
Hatfield & Teresa “An Incredible Evening of Magic” GFSS Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. Circle of Habondia Invites Input; Women are invited to join Habondia for a facilitated strategic planning session, 9 am to noon, Thursday, March 1 and Thursday March 8th. Please call Pegasis at 250-229-4223 to RSVP and for location details.
Thurs. Mar. 2 Regional Dramafest. 7 p.m. at Regional Dramafest. 7 p.m. the Capitol Theatre. at the Capitol Theatre. BDAC presents Murray
ongoing events
Wednesdays Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Lhoskin@alzheimerbc. org for more info. Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250352-9916 Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727 Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. From 1200 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250352-6000 Thursdays Skate Lessons at the Youth Centre
Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.or Nelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916 Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250505-7248 Fridays Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362 Saturdays Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727 The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936 Sundays St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to
4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308 Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822 Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727 Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-3522515 Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-3527727 Mondays Scottish Country dancing 7 to 9 pm at the Central School Gym, 811 Stanley Street. For more info contact Kathy at 359-7545 or June at 352-1836.
Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tuesdays Nelson’s Parkinson Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 pm at 701 Gordon Road (in Christie Lee Hall). Contact Bob at 250-2292272. Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Coop, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-3526223Nadine 250-359-7777 Belly Dancing with Ashala. at The Youth Centre. 8-12 yrs, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 13-19 yrs, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250352-5656 Skate Yoga at the Youth Centre. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656
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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS in Nelson. Visit www.ericakonrad.wordpress.com (click News) for more information or call 250.352.2812. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW “WATER” by Ross Scott,at Kokanee Camera,535 Baker Street. Feb. 3rd-29.FMI 250-2310764
Health & Fitness
OVER SUPPLY OF Acupuncture needles. Assorted sizes Dongbang, Carbo & Tewa. $5 / box call Susan 250-354-1900
Help Wanted
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT required for P/T position in upbeat, team-oriented dental office in Nelson, BC starting April 1, 2012. Please call (250) 352-2711 or toll free: 1-877-647-8476. Please email resume to mistisosplace@shaw.ca
OSTER TURBO A5 Clippers. Professional grade, barely used. New price $290: http://www.osterpro.com/Product.aspx?id=groo mer&cid=926&scid=0&pid=6476 $75. 250-352-3545
Real Estate
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1 BEDROOM SUITE, $750 includes utilities, Lots of storage, Off street parking W/D, N/S, N/P 778-678-5709 SHORT TERM ON Salt Spring. 2 bedroom. Ganges. March 1023; May 12-18 $150 a week. t_lester@yahoo.com 250-5380086 MARCH 1ST LOVELY cabin in Beasley. On shared 7 acre property. Pets considered. $700+utilites references 250-359-7979
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