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May17Thu
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Winlaw Outreach3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Discover the Nelson Public Library at Winlaw School. Sign up for membership, check out our rotating collection of items, and find out about library programs and services. Smiling librarian on hand for your questions! Third Thursday of the month, January through June 2012, 3 to 7 p.m.
3:00 pmWinlaw Outreach -
Kids Yoga with Anna Colin – CYT – $844:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids Yoga with Anna Colin – CYT – $84
4:00 pmKids Yoga with Anna Colin – CYT – $84 -
Restorative Yoga with Donna Davies Brackett – CYT – $845:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing and revitalizing practice that encourages rest and resets the body, mind and spirit.
5:30 pmRestorative Yoga with Donna Davies Brackett – CYT – $84 -
Kiyo & Guests Live in the Library Lounge6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Looking to get away from it all for a night? Come out and see Kiyo take you far away from your troubles using only her saxophone. She frequently enlists local talent to help her, making the Library Lounge the place to be every Thursday night.
Free Show in the Library Lounge
6:00 pmKiyo & Guests Live in the Library Lounge -
Classes: Blues Singing (Session 2)7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Classes: Blues Singing with Bessie Wapp
Life is the only experience required to growl, groan, wail and moan! Each week we’ll learn a blues song, and explore the rich swamp of the human voice in a supportive environment. For our last class we’ll sing with a live band for invited guests.
8 classes: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 24, 31 (no class May 10th)
7 – 9 pm ThursdaysCourse fee: $200 + HST + Equipment fee: $20
TO REGISTER: Phone: 250-352-2821 Or drop by: Kootenay School of Arts. 606 Victoria Street, Nelson BC V1L 4K9
Instructor Bio
Bessie Wapp is a musician, theatre artist, and educator who has created & performed original works throughout North America & in Europe.
While based in Vancouver (1984-2006), Bessie was a core creative member of stilt-dance theatre ensemble Mortal Coil, and Eastern European music ensemble Zeellia. Touring highlights include Lincoln Centre (New York City), The Kennedy Centre (Washington, DC), & Dance Week Festival (Zagreb, Croatia).
Other Western Canadian groups Bessie has worked with include Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Gamelan Madu Sari, The Electric Company, Only Animal, Radix, Vancouver Moving Theatre, Public Dreams, Caravan Farm Theatre, Leaky Heaven Circus, Proximity Lab, and Old Trout Puppet Workshop.In 2006 an Oxygen Art Centre residency drew Bessie back to her hometown of Nelson to co-found Twin Fish Theatre and to co-create Hello, I Must Be Going and Loco Phantasmo.Other Nelson stage productions Bessie has appeared in include Rocky Horror Picture Show and Orpheus & Euridyce (Orpheus). Nelson-based music groups Bessie has worked with include Bessie & the Back Eddies, Oxygen Orkestar, Tek Düet, Shenango, and Circo de Teatro.
Bessie studied music & fine arts at ECCAD, VCC & Selkirk College, and now teaches music & theatre privately and in classes through Oxygen Art Centre and Selkirk College.
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Moonbeam Hustle w/ Breakfluid, Hoola and Soup9:00 pm – 2:00 am
This Thursday The Pride and Moonbeam Hustle present “Living Room”. Join Hoola, Breakfluid and Soup for a very special evening of dancefloor beats and grooves to make you move.
No Cover! Doors at 9pm.
9:00 pmMoonbeam Hustle w/ Breakfluid, Hoola and Soup
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May18Fri
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Hot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $845:30 pm – 7:00 pm5:30 pmHot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $84
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Hot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $845:30 pm – 7:00 pm5:30 pmHot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $84
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An Evening with the Village Crew10:00 pm – 2:00 am
This time each year pK & the crew make their way to the Salmo River Ranch to start the transformation of the Village into one of the worlds premier stages. We thought that it would be nice to have them come into the Royal & transform it for 1 night of dancefloor mayhem, featuring Village crew djs: MrB / Stone Lee / Fat Pat / Deeps / Spiral Architects
In place for the night will be custom stage design from the Space Invaders / Village Crew, full pK Sound, as well as a live art installation from Village art director Andreas T.
Tickets are $15 available at the door and at www.liveattheroyal.com
Doors open 10pm10:00 pmAn Evening with the Village Crew -
The Librarian w/ Naasko @ Spiritbar10:00 pm – 2:00 am
The Librarian is a founding member of the Bass Coast Festival and is known for her BC Bass music with soul. A unique blend that defies categorization. Sound rooted in low end frequencies and melody.She will be giving away 2 tickets to Bass Coast!
A familiar name in BC’s bass music community. The Librarian produces a unique blend of bass music that defies categorization. Her sound is rooted in low end frequencies and soulful melody. Exquisite taste in music, her sets are deep and moving, energetic yet enveloping. Come and hear for yourself.
RELEASES:
Arctic Swallow EP – The Librarian
East Van Digital EVDEP001Blue – The Librarian
King Deluxe
http://kingdeluxe.ca/blue/From Squamish BC, Andrea is a co-founder and musical director for Bass Coast Project, a 4-day electronic music and art festival now in it’s fourth year. http://www.basscoast.ca/
The Librarian has played alongside Dub FX, Silkie, Zed’s Dead, Distance, Addison Groove, Pinch, DJG, Marty Party, Excision, Mimosa, VIbesquad, Ana Sia, Danny Corn, Reso, Rusko, Caspa, Appleblim at DubForms 13, 2562, Propa Tingz, Stagga, DJunya, FK5, Mat the Alien, XI, Downlink, BSE, Kutz, Megasoid & all members of Vancouver’s Lighta! Sound. The Librarian also holds residency at Mat the Alien’s Really Good Tuesdays in Whistler BC.
Opening set by Naasko.
$10
10:00 pmThe Librarian w/ Naasko @ Spiritbar
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May19Sat
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Partners in Birth – Couples Prenatal Workshop10:00 am – 3:00 pm10am-3pm, lunch included. Cost: $85; This workshop is ideal for soon-to-be mamas and their partner (can also be a friend or doula or other support). Through yoga, meditation and self-reflection partners will have an opportunity to deeply connect with each other and the(ir) baby.10:00 amPartners in Birth – Couples Prenatal Workshop
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Classes: Home Made Costume Making Workshop1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Home Made Costume Making Workshop with Miriam Needoba and special guests
Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity and costumery. Make heads turn at Shambhala and eyebrows raise at Halloween! Learn great yet simple techniques for turning turning your rags into riches and transform your favourite scraps into wearable artworks! No sewing machine necessary! You will leave this workshop with costumes.
1 class: May 19th from 1 pm – 5 pm Saturday
Course fee: $50 + HST + $25 Material fee
TO REGISTER: Phone: 250-352-2821 Or drop by: Kootenay School of Arts. 606 Victoria Street, Nelson BC V1L 4K9
For more information email: info@oxygenartcentre.org
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The Madison 22 Review – Burlesque, Poetry & CR Avery8:00 pm – 2:00 am
“C.R. Avery is blowin’ my mind” – Tom Waits
The Royal Presents the 10 person east van wrecking crew : C.R. Avery & The Madison 22 Review!
Hot Burlesque, comedy poetics’ & the dirty 12 bar blues use to all sleep together, but have been separated for years now. The Madison 22 Review brings it all back home: like seeing Muddy Waters & Little Walter backed by the Rolling Stones in the early Chicago years, mixed with Lenny bro’s middle finger & smile to ugly time of media manipulation, & while the tease of sex in the air of Hemingway’s Paris in the 20′s. The flapper charleston mixed with the wild style of Brooklyn hip- hop, the lady’s bring bring the sass, the band kicks fuckin ass.
Tickets are $10 in advance and will be available Friday April 20th at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
Doors open 8pm.8:00 pmThe Madison 22 Review – Burlesque, Poetry & CR Avery
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May20Sun
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Jump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $14010:00 am – 11:30 am
Refresh and Renew your body, mind and soul with a lovely Vinyasa flow Yoga class. Suitable for all levels. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10am.
Pre-registration or Drop-in available
Drop in Price – $15/class
Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness
10:00 amJump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $140 -
Jump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $14010:00 am – 11:30 am
Refresh and Renew your body, mind and soul with a lovely Vinyasa flow Yoga class. Suitable for all levels. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10am.
Pre-registration or Drop-in available
Drop in Price – $15/class
Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness
10:00 amJump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $140 -
Restorative Yoga with Donna Davies Brackett – CYT – $843:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing and revitalizing practice that encourages rest and resets the body, mind and spirit.
3:30 pmRestorative Yoga with Donna Davies Brackett – CYT – $84 -
Nikko Live in the Library Lounge6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come out and listen to some awesome smooth jazz guitar and some sultry vocals, all performed by a great local musician.
Free show in the Library Lounge
6:00 pmNikko Live in the Library Lounge
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May21Mon
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Rich Rabnett and Sarah McGlyn Live in the Library Lounge6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rich is known for his amazing jazz guitar skills, and Sarah for her voice. They come together every Monday in a can’t miss show.
Free show in the Library Lounge
6:00 pmRich Rabnett and Sarah McGlyn Live in the Library Lounge
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May22Tue
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Cliff Madix & Friends Live in the Library Lounge6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cliff has been long known in the Nelson music scene for the smooth jazz he creates using only his guitar. His friends regularly stop by to perform as well, making this a great night of Jazz for any taste.
Free Show in the Library Lounge
6:00 pmCliff Madix & Friends Live in the Library Lounge -
Library Board meeting7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The public is welcome to attend.
7:00 pmLibrary Board meeting -
Magic Bus w/ Rafferty Funksmith9:00 pm – 1:30 am
Magic Bus features local musicians. Sometimes they’re a DJ, sometimes it’s a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it’s always quality and it’s always free! Come support local music! Doors 9pm.
9:00 pmMagic Bus w/ Rafferty Funksmith
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May23Wed
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Prenatal Feldenkrais with Judy Katz5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Gentle & effective movement explorations, neurologically designed to activate your innate ability to sense and settle into your body as it changes. Appropriate for any stage of pregnancy.
5:15 pmPrenatal Feldenkrais with Judy Katz -
Paul Landsberg with Strings6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Known by day as a teacher in Selkirk College’s prestigious music program, Paul transforms at night into an jazz master. Backed up by various string musicians, he will show you what music is supposed to be.
Free Show in the Library Lounge
6:00 pmPaul Landsberg with Strings -
Classes: Beyond the Blues (Session 2)7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Singing Beyond the Blues with Bessie Wapp
Brand new by request! Picking up where “Blues Singing” left off, we’ll stretch further into improvisation, spontaneous composition and jazz. Don’t be scared by the big words – it’s all about play! If you love singing and making up melodies then this is for you. Various instrumentalists will join us throughout.
8 classes: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23, 30 (no class May 9th)
7 – 9 pm WednesdaysCourse fee: $200 + HST + Equipment fee: $20
TO REGISTER: Phone: 250-352-2821 Or drop by: Kootenay School of Arts. 606 Victoria Street, Nelson BC V1L 4K9
For more information email: info@oxygenartcentre.org
Instructor Bio
Bessie Wapp is a musician, theatre artist, and educator who has created & performed original works throughout North America & in Europe.
While based in Vancouver (1984-2006), Bessie was a core creative member of stilt-dance theatre ensemble Mortal Coil, and Eastern European music ensemble Zeellia. Touring highlights include Lincoln Centre (New York City), The Kennedy Centre (Washington, DC), & Dance Week Festival (Zagreb, Croatia).
Other Western Canadian groups Bessie has worked with include Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Gamelan Madu Sari, The Electric Company, Only Animal, Radix, Vancouver Moving Theatre, Public Dreams, Caravan Farm Theatre, Leaky Heaven Circus, Proximity Lab, and Old Trout Puppet Workshop.
In 2006 an Oxygen Art Centre residency drew Bessie back to her hometown of Nelson to co-found Twin Fish Theatre and to co-create Hello, I Must Be Going and Loco Phantasmo.
Other Nelson stage productions Bessie has appeared in include Rocky Horror Picture Show and Orpheus & Euridyce (Orpheus). Nelson-based music groups Bessie has worked with include Bessie & the Back Eddies, Oxygen Orkestar, Tek Düet, Shenango, and Circo de Teatro.
Bessie studied music & fine arts at ECCAD, VCC & Selkirk College, and now teaches music & theatre privately and in classes through Oxygen Art Centre and Selkirk College.7:00 pmClasses: Beyond the Blues (Session 2) -
Variety Shows with Estevan8:30 pm – 2:00 am
Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night.
Starts at 8:30pm.8:30 pmVariety Shows with Estevan
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May24Thu
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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (all-day)May 24 – May 27
Yoga Alliance certified, 85 hour training – offered in 2 levels. See www.gaiatri.com
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Kids Yoga with Anna Colin – CYT – $844:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids Yoga with Anna Colin – CYT – $84
4:00 pmKids Yoga with Anna Colin – CYT – $84 -
Restorative Yoga with Donna Davies Brackett – CYT – $845:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing and revitalizing practice that encourages rest and resets the body, mind and spirit.
5:30 pmRestorative Yoga with Donna Davies Brackett – CYT – $84 -
Carolyn Mark w/ Luther Wright and Jack Grace6:00 pm – 2:00 am
The Royal presents Carolyn Mark w/ Luther Wright and Jack Grace!
Hello Nelson from Carolyn Mark! We’re coming to pet your illegal dogs, drink your fine coffee and smoke your world famous weed! Join Juno-nominated West Coast Boozy Chanteuse Carolyn Mark and her Gentlemen Callers- Jack Grace of NEW YORK CITY!!! jackgrace.com and Luther Wright of Kingston, ONT lutherwright.com (Did he go to college or did he go to prison?) All 3 artists are genius song writers and witty performers so don’t miss this show! Also in the band that night will be the lovely Terri Upton (formerly of the Gruff, Beekeeper) on the standing bass. Watch 3 lead singers try to work together!
Tickets are $7 in advance / $10 at the door and are available at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6pm. Showtime approx. 8pm.
6:00 pmCarolyn Mark w/ Luther Wright and Jack Grace -
Kiyo & Guests Live in the Library Lounge6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Looking to get away from it all for a night? Come out and see Kiyo take you far away from your troubles using only her saxophone. She frequently enlists local talent to help her, making the Library Lounge the place to be every Thursday night.
Free Show in the Library Lounge
6:00 pmKiyo & Guests Live in the Library Lounge -
Classes: Blues Singing (Session 2)7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Classes: Blues Singing with Bessie Wapp
Life is the only experience required to growl, groan, wail and moan! Each week we’ll learn a blues song, and explore the rich swamp of the human voice in a supportive environment. For our last class we’ll sing with a live band for invited guests.
8 classes: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 24, 31 (no class May 10th)
7 – 9 pm ThursdaysCourse fee: $200 + HST + Equipment fee: $20
TO REGISTER: Phone: 250-352-2821 Or drop by: Kootenay School of Arts. 606 Victoria Street, Nelson BC V1L 4K9
Instructor Bio
Bessie Wapp is a musician, theatre artist, and educator who has created & performed original works throughout North America & in Europe.
While based in Vancouver (1984-2006), Bessie was a core creative member of stilt-dance theatre ensemble Mortal Coil, and Eastern European music ensemble Zeellia. Touring highlights include Lincoln Centre (New York City), The Kennedy Centre (Washington, DC), & Dance Week Festival (Zagreb, Croatia).
Other Western Canadian groups Bessie has worked with include Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Gamelan Madu Sari, The Electric Company, Only Animal, Radix, Vancouver Moving Theatre, Public Dreams, Caravan Farm Theatre, Leaky Heaven Circus, Proximity Lab, and Old Trout Puppet Workshop.In 2006 an Oxygen Art Centre residency drew Bessie back to her hometown of Nelson to co-found Twin Fish Theatre and to co-create Hello, I Must Be Going and Loco Phantasmo.Other Nelson stage productions Bessie has appeared in include Rocky Horror Picture Show and Orpheus & Euridyce (Orpheus). Nelson-based music groups Bessie has worked with include Bessie & the Back Eddies, Oxygen Orkestar, Tek Düet, Shenango, and Circo de Teatro.
Bessie studied music & fine arts at ECCAD, VCC & Selkirk College, and now teaches music & theatre privately and in classes through Oxygen Art Centre and Selkirk College.
7:00 pmClasses: Blues Singing (Session 2) -
Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters
===========================Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters in Nelson is a great place to: Learn, Develop and Practice your public speaking skills in a fun, safe, encouraging environment.
Visit our club to learn why so many people join Toastmasters clubs to improve their public speaking skills. Guests are always welcome.
Meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
www.nelsontoastmasters.ca
7:00 pmNelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters
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May25Fri
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Hot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $845:30 pm – 7:00 pm5:30 pmHot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $84
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Hot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $845:30 pm – 7:00 pm5:30 pmHot Yoga with Amy Mackay – CYT – $84
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Events: Oxygen Art Market6:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oxygen Art Market
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Picture The Ocean w/ Rhoneil8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Perhaps you knew them as Jesse Dee and Jackie B and perhaps you thought they were a fantastic little duo with beautifully paired vocals and a unique sound. Well they’re now called Picture the Ocean and their still just as fantastic and we’re very exicted to have them perform at the Royal! Folk songstress Rhoneil will open the show.
Tickets are $8 at the door. Doors open at 8pm.
Facebook Event Link
Picture the Ocean.com
Rhoneil on Bandcamp.com8:00 pmPicture The Ocean w/ Rhoneil
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May26Sat
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Esprit De La Femme 10 year anniversary & Fashion Show7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Esprit De La Femme is celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a lingerie fashion show unlike any other… Join us for a sexy, sparkling showcase of glamorous lingerie, gorgeous models, delicious cocktail specials, raw oyster bar, and tunes by DJ Sturdy.
This event is a fundraiser for Rehma Project, a youth development charity in Kenya founded by local Nikole MacGregor, so there are going to be tons of amazing prizes donated by Chantelle, Prima Donna Lingerie, Private Arts, Nippies, Marlies Dekkers Saxx, and more… Kick off summer with a lingerie party you’ll never forget courtesy of Esprit de la Femme and The Royal!
Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at Esprit De La Femme and at liveattheroyal.com. Tickets are $25 at the door and $5 for DJ Sturdy after the Fashion Show around 10pm.
Doors open at 7pm.
7:00 pmEsprit De La Femme 10 year anniversary & Fashion Show
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May27Sun
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Jump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $14010:00 am – 11:30 am
Refresh and Renew your body, mind and soul with a lovely Vinyasa flow Yoga class. Suitable for all levels. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10am.
Pre-registration or Drop-in available
Drop in Price – $15/class
Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness
10:00 amJump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $140 -
Jump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $14010:00 am – 11:30 am
Refresh and Renew your body, mind and soul with a lovely Vinyasa flow Yoga class. Suitable for all levels. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10am.
Pre-registration or Drop-in available
Drop in Price – $15/class
Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness
10:00 amJump into Spring with Drea Phoenix – CYT – $140 -
Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque – CANCELLED5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque – A Neo Vaudevillian Burlesque Caberet…
UNFORTUNATELY THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
5:00 pmScarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque – CANCELLED
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