Capitol Theatre

Ballet British Columbia

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0700

Balanchine to Brubeck and Rodeo Matinee

Ballet British Columbia

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0700

Balanchine to Brubeck and Rodeo Matinee

FLIKS

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:30:00 -0700

The Number 14

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0700

The Capitol welcomes the triumphant return of the Number 14 bus having spent the spring of 2007 at the New Victory Theatre on 42nd street in New York, NY! Now in it�s 15th season and over 1000 performances, The Number 14 is a Canadian success story extraordinaire! In an amazing theatrical tour-de-force, six of Vancouver�s finest performers strut, swing, sing and talk their way in and out of adventures aboard Vancouver�s #14 bus that is part Monty Python-esque, part Mr. Bean and wholly engaging. An ingenious farce about the variety of personalities that congregate on a city bus, the Drama Desk Award-winning production by Axis Theatre Company features six actors playing over 60 larger than life characters who are sometimes goofy, occasionally elegant and always hilarious. Somersaulting old ladies, ballet-dancing businessmen and turbo-talking girl scouts all hitch a ride on one of Vancouver�s real-life bus routes and capture the absurdity and diversity of city dwellers daily commute. Combining commedia dell Arte, puppetry and music, The Number 14 is the one bus audiences will want to take again and again and again. �Delightful� dazzling, brilliant� astounding! This bus ride is so exhilarating that you don�t really care where you get off!� - New York Daily News

New World Disorder 8 - Smackdown

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:00:00 -0700

The Nelson premiere of Freeride's latest New World Disorder - SMACKDOWN

New World Disorder 8 - Smackdown

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0700

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:30:00 -0700

When the Road Bends... Tales of a Gypsy Caravan is a dazzling display of the musical world of the Roma, juxtaposed to the real world they live in. This rich feature documentary celebrates the luscious music of top international Gypsy performers and interweaves stirring real life tales of their home life and social background. Shot by documentary icon Albert Maysles, the film takes place on tour in Europe and in the USA during the Gypsy Caravan concert tour, and on location in Spain , Macedonia , Romania and India . Directed by Jasmine Dellal whose previous feature, AMERICAN GYPSY, won international acclaim. Go to http://www.fliks.ca for more information

Lucas Myers - Hello, Baby!

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0700

From the creator of EAST, DRESS and The Amazing and Impermeable Cromoli Brothers comes a new hilarious theatrical experience. HELLO BABY! answers the burning question of what happens when a self-involved manchild becomes a new father as well as providing helpful hints for other fathers-tobe such as: �Is your life as you know it really over?� And �Can you work a job on two hours sleep?� And �Is it really possible to become so obsessed with bowel movements and nipples that you actually begin to question your sanity?� All the things you were afraid to ask in prenatal class will be answered, and more! Featuring new tunes Rebel Dad, Nobody Warned Me Bout the Drool, and Yes Honey I�d Be More Than Happy To Get More Diapers And Make Dinner And Hand Wash All These Cloth Diapers As Soon As I Finish Giving You A Back Rub And Vacuuming The Floor Again Because You Are Hyper Paranoid About Germs, Really I Would. Starring a cast of eclectic characters, this is one lecture you won�t want to skip. WARNING: For anyone who is going to be a Dad, is a Dad, has a Dad or knows a Dad ONLY.

"Seven Sunny Days"

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:00:00 -0700

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets on sale at Snowpack Outdoor Experiences (cash only). Out-of-town and/or credit card reservations please call the Capitol Theatre during Box Office hours: Noon-4:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Intro Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=begwHc9Przw&eurl= For more info about Tour, go to: http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets available now at the Box Office!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets available now at the Box Office!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets available now at the Box Office!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0700

Tickets available now at the Box Office!

House of Doc

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0700

Named after their family home, presided over by Grandfather David �Doc� Schroeder, Ph. D., House of Doc family history in Canada dates back to the late 1800s and �Prairiegrass� features songs that chronicle that history. Infusing musical inspirations such as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel and Spirit of the West with intricate harmonies, sophisticated counterpoint and a down-home delivery, the band has captured its story with a rich and sensitive attention to detail. House of Doc describe their musical union as �three siblings and two in-laws�. Brothers David and Dan Wiebe, sister Rebecca Harder, Andrea Wiebe (wife of David) and Matthew Harder (husband of Rebecca) compose and perform as only a family does, with uncanny unity and cohesion. The three siblings, Rebecca, Dan & Dave have been singing together since early childhood where they first began to hone their craft on Sunday mornings in their Mennonite congregation. Andrea Wiebe took on mandolin, accordion and vocal duties a couple of years ago, shortly after looking way,way up and saying �I do� to her 6� 9� husband, bassist David. At the other end of the height spectrum, at 5�6�, Matthew Harder has used his strength as a performer, composer and guitarist to help drive the group from the status of gifted amateurs to serious entertainment up and comers, and he hasn�t needed to stand on an apple box to do it. �Despite their relative youth they are well rooted in bluegrass, gospel, and other musical traditions, and this shows in the maturity of their music. Their vocal harmonies are exciting, well voiced, and always appropriate to the traditions their music reflects. This is an exceptional band.� -Canadian Music Network

Optimistic?

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0700

http://www.absinthe-films.com/

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets available at Gericks, Sacred Ride and Valhalla Pure starting Monday, November 19th. Bar opens at 7:00 pm. Media presentation starts at 8:00 pm.

Christmas Fantasia

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:30:00 -0700

Three of Nelson's favourite choirs join forces for a seasonal choral celebration you won't want to miss. 'Christmas Fantasia' features the Nelson Choral Society singing Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, with soloists Eden Richmond and other stellar voices from the Corazon Youth Choir. The full Corazon ensemble will also be performing selections from its repertoire of world music. Cottonwood Singers' lead off this special concert with Vaughan Williams's Fantasia on Christmas Carols, featuring baritone David Stewart. Ticket available at Eddy Music (cash only), and at the door. Out-of-town pre-sales call Dave at 352-9590.

Christmas Fantasia

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:00:00 -0700

T'was the Night Before Christmas

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0700

Allegro Dance has teamed up with the Brent Kennedy Choir for a selection of performances, along with special guests to be announced. Tickets $7 in advance at Brent Kennedy, $8.25 at the door.

Volunteer Appreciation

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:00:00 -0700

THANK YOU Capitol Volunteers!! We are dedicating this afternoon to showing our appreciation to the many, many people who volunteer their time to the Capitol Theatre. Without them it would not function in the same smooth, efficient and entertaining way. For details, contact the Box Office during business hours.

Nelson Christian Community School

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:30:00 -0700

This is a Nelson Christian Community School event. Admission by donation.

St. Joseph School

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0700

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Go to http://www.fliks.ca/ for more info. Tickets available at the door.

Warren Miller's "PLAYGROUND"

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Warren Miller's 2007 feature showcases stunning global destinations from Sweden to Canada, Alaska to Japan, and several others. Warren Miller's PLAYGROUND also exposes the most unlikely winter sports destination, a resort found directly within the Arabian Desert called Ski Dubai. Olympic Gold Medalist, skiing innovator and pop icon, Jonny Moseley, adds a new title to his resume as he serves as the film's narrator.

Sara Davis Buechner

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Sing-A-Long Sound Of Music

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0700

What is Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music? A screening of the classic 1965 movie musical (in glorious, full-screen technicolor) with subtitles burned onto the musical numbers so the whole audience can sing along! Hosted by Michael Graham!! In early December, while travelling with friends in Vietnam, LVR Grad Kaspar Shouldice suffered a spinal cord injury. He was flown to Singapore where he underwent surgery. His parents, Rod Shouldice and Jill Hefner, who operate the Rose Garden Cafe in Lakeside Park, immediately flew out to be with their son. On January 14th, they travelled back to Canada with Kaspar, who is now in Vancouver General Hospital. Kaspar is currently paralyzed from the waist down, but is absolutely determined to make a full recovery. All proceeds from the Singalong Sound of Music will go to Kaspar and his family to help offset the huge financial burden that has resulted from this terrible accident. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 22, 2008 during regular Box Office hours in person or by phone.

"Empties"

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Czech literature teacher Josef unwillingly goes into retirement. Instead of a peaceful family life he chooses a part-time job in a supermarket at the bottle-return counter. The exciting new world that he creates there however leaves less and less room for his wife, Eliska, and she of course has no intention of getting used to it. This love story in old age dramatizes the formidable moments in life, but its humour avoids sentiment in the style of a bitter-sweet Czech comedy. EMPTIES is the last in a trilogy from director Jan Sverak and his father screenwriter/actor Zdenek Sverak. The trilogy began with the Academy Award-nominated ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1992), exploring childhood, continued into adulthood with Academy Award-winning KOLYA, and now comes to completion with EMPTIES, a comic love story about a man facing old age. 90 mins. Go to http://www.fliks.ca/ for more info.

The Moores

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0700

A Voice In The Wind: Around North America Tour 2008-09

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0700

This is a two-day collaborative event comprised of workshops and performances expressing a collective wish to reinforce what science is now telling us about climate change. Multi-disciplinary national, international and local performers and artists are coming together for this 2-day event. Workshops during the day starting at 2:00 pm, and a 2-hour evening performance at 8:00 pm both evenings. Tickets are now available at the Capitol Theatre during Box Office hours in person or by phone. For further info regarding the tour, please go to Gregory Heming's website at http://www.gregoryheming.org

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Wanted Dead or Alive

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Dramafest

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0700

Local and regional schools come together for Dramafest. Contact Robyn Sheppard at LV Rogers Secondary for further info - 352-5538.

Dramafest

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0700

Local and regional schools come together for Dramafest. Contact Robyn Sheppard at LV Rogers Secondary for further info - 352-5538.

13th Annual Lip Sync Competition

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:30:00 -0700

It�s Lucky 13 for Lip-Sync Contest! The ever-popular annual Big Lip-Sync Contest will be celebrating its 13th year at the Capitol Theatre, on Saturday, March the 1st. Three guest judges will decide on the first, second and third place winners in three separate categories: Kid Solo, Kids� Group and Adults. Contestants are judged on costume, choreography, lip-sync-ability and overall performance. There is also a prize for Audience Favourite. Registration is $5 per person and begins on February the 7th at the Capitol Theatre during regular Box Office Hours. Tickets for the show go on sale on the 15th of February and are available at Otter Book, Eddy Music and the Capitol Theatre. For info phone Jane at 505-5406.

Sleeping Beauty

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0700

DuffleBag Theatre returns for another fun-filled and hilarious season of interactive storytelling theatre! The DuffleBag actors begin the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales and Shakespearean classics full of wit and humour. Just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story - a twist is created! Before your very eyes, audience members are asked to come up on stage and join in the action. This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages and a truly unique interactive theatrical experience where the dream of living a fairy tale actually does come true!

Allison Girvan

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Allison began singing with Canadian Celtic tenor John McDermott and a relationship was formed that has seen her involvement in several of his CD�s, John McDermott�s PBS special,�A Time to Remember� and numerous tours. Allison has been a featured soloist on recordings and performances with ensembles including Electra Women�s Choir, musica intima, The Vancouver Chamber Choir, the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as well as studio sessions for radio and T.V. commercials. Allison continues to record for television and feature film scores. "Through the millennia humans have sung of the duality in the human experience. Love and loss. Work and play. Humour and tragedy. Similarity and difference. Good and evil. Life and death. Without one the other cannot be. We live trying to balance between opposites. If we succeed,we live in ambiguity because to see both sides is true balance. If we deny one end of the spectrum, (eliminate one side of the contradiction), both sides cease to exist. We can, however, choose in our delicate balancing act to turn toward one side or the other.We can lean toward the shadows. We can lean into the light." - Allison Girvan Original photo: Karen Redfern

'Sentimental Journey'

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0700

Details regarding this performance TBA.

'Garbage Warrior'

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:30:00 -0700

See www.fliks.ca for info. Tix available one hour before showtime at the Box Office.

Nelson Waldorf School

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0700

The Nelson Waldorf School is Celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. The Spring Concert on Thursday, March 13th will kick off the celebrations. Musical performances by classes 3-7, two Eurythmy performances, contributions by Waldorf Alumni, and the School's Community Choir will all be a part of this evening. The Concert is by donation, and all are welcome.

'Up The Yangtze'

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:30:00 -0700

See www.fliks.ca for further info. Tix available in advance at Otter Books or one hour before showtime at the Box Office.

Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0700

What are the odds of starting something worthwhile at a hockey rink? Just in time for the playoffs, here comes the team to root for! Donna and Teddy, both single parents, meet at the rink while watching their sons play minor league hockey. Between periods, during penalties, and amid the whir and thrum of a Zamboni, an unexpected romance soon blooms in the bleachers. Cheer on the pair as they lick old wounds and take tentative, humourous steps back into the dating game, all against the backdrop of our national obsession. The Arts Club of Vancouver was founded in 1958 as a private club for artists, musicians, and actors, and officially became the Arts Club Theatre in 1964 when the company opened its first stage, a converted gospel hall at Seymour Street and Davie. The company�s twenty-seven years at Seymour Street are an important part of Vancouver and Canadian theatre history. The tiny 250-seat stage helped launch the careers of Canadian talents such as Michael J. Fox, Bruce Greenwood, Ruth Nichol, JanetWright, Winston Rekert, Lally Cadeau, and Brent Carver.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre is host to the Dance portion of the Festival. Sessions are as follows: Wednesday, March 26th: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm Thursday, March 27th: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm The week wraps up with a Dance performance on Friday, March 28th at 7:00 pm.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Kootenay Festival of the Arts

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0700

STEEP

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Steep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today capturing amazing runs in British Columbia , France , Iceland , Wyoming , and Alaska , & featuring Doug Coombs, Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom, Shane McConkey, Andrew McLean, and Seth Morrison. Older legends such as Anselme Baud, Bill Briggs, and Stefano De Benedetti discuss the origins of the sport and are seen in archival footage alongside the newer generation, who is constantly trying to top itself by attempting the seemingly impossible. Anton Sanko's score propels the remarkable action, along with songs by Quienes, BOOM!, and Low. 92 mins Tickets available one hour before showtime at the Box Office.

Dancers Dancing

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0700

In collaboration with Vancouver based Made in BC - Dance on Tour, an organization dedicated to touring contemporary dance throughout BC, the Capitol Theatre Season Series presents Vancouver�s Dancers Dancing. Featuring the pure energy, elegant beauty and innovative choreography of Dancers Dancing in a new evening of contemporary dance created by Artistic Director Judith Garay, this is an evening of professional contemporary dance. Sourced from hundreds of photos of people as captured by mass print media, The Late Edition reflects and magnifies our contemporary lives. Simmering with new movement ideas interpreted by the five company dancers, it resonates with the fractured and fast paced energy of the world in the twenty-first century.

Summer Youth Program Auditions

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0700

The auditions for is summer's production of "Les Miserables" are by appointment ONLY. Please call to book a time between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Capitol Theatre's SYP. "Les Miserables" requires a slightly more mature cast than in past years. The age limit is 13 years old as of the audition date. Heather Shippit will be directing, along with the musical direction by Allison Girvan and choreographed by Lynette Lightfoot. Rehearsals run Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm starting on Wednesday, July 2nd. Performances run July 24th, 25th & 26th. Tuition is $275 plus GST. Please contact the Capitol Theatre for more info.

LVR Talent Show

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets available at the Box Office.

Lorne Elliot

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0700

LORNE ELLIOTT started performing in 1976 and since then has kept touring in Canada, the US, Australia and even Singapore. As a writer and performer, his concerts allow him to present an ever-changing selection of humourous stories and funny songs of his own creation. The performance is a lively 90 minutes concert of comedic mayhem and superbly silly performance art. Lorne is well known for starring in his own CBC Radio Comedy Series "Madly Off In All Directions" which went on for 11 seasons. His on tour concert performance titled "Chasing The Big Silly" features selections of his current favourite pieces.

Vancouver Opera

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Kootenay Festival of the Arts GALA

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0700

More details TBA.

'Caramel' - CANCELLED - Rescreen May 21st

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:30:00 -0700

See www.fliks.ca for further info. Tix available one hour before showtime at the Box Office.

Capitol Theatre 20th Anniversary Celebration

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:30:00 -0700

This date marks the 20th Anniversary of the Capitol Theatre's reopening on April 17, 1988. After considerable volunteer and fundraising efforts, the successful completion of the theatre renovation were celebrated in earnest. Check back for more details regarding this event.

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:00:00 -0700

The Dance Umbrella

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:00:00 -0700

The Dance Umbrella

Sat, 10 May 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0700

'Persepolis'

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:30:00 -0700

See http://www.fliks.ca for further details. Tickets available one hour before showtime at the Box Office.

KESSA

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0700

This Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Company production of KESSA is an original contemporary dance theatre piece, created and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida and performed by Ida and cast members: Dagmar Galt, Celesttina Hart, Heather Hutchinson, Maya Ida, Stephanie Judy and Tsuneko �Koko� Kokubo. In the very physical world of an enthusiastic fitness instructor fending off the inevitable aging process in himself and his clients, a man is visited by memories of his grandmother. He lives in the world of flash and physicality, but is drawn to the labyrinth of memory where his grandmother resides and dares to dance the border between The Here and The Beyond, taking his fitness class along with him. Funding for Kessa has been provided by Canada Council for the Arts, B.C. Arts Council and the Columbia Basin Trust

KESSA

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0700

2nd Annual Garage Sale

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

It's back! After a successful first go last spring, the Norma Vecchio Costume Department Second Annual Garage Sale is on again! Come around to the back of the theatre for access to the biggest closet in town . . .

Best of the Fest

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:30:00 -0700

'Light in Liquid': Features expeditions and adventures on rivers and creeks in Colorado, Idaho, and Mexico. This art of adventure film pushes the creative edge in the whitewater film genre. A soulful, independent project and a labour of love, this film was produced over a four year period and features the paddlers that also shot and edited the film. '49 Megawatts' (Best Environmental film): An important wake-up call to communities throughout British Columbia. A commentary on environmentalism, the filmmaker was driven as much by a passion for his subject as he was for documenting it. Director and producer Bryan Smith takes a close look at the future of British Columbia�s rivers after the issuing of hundreds of private water licenses for power production in an aggressive push for clean and sustainable energy. The film opened up a Pandora's Box as it explored the issue of private appropriation of public resources � namely of our rivers and waterways. http://www.bellinghamwhitewater.org/49-megawatts 'Guardians of the Selva Maya': The experience of Rainforest2Reef and the community of Pustunich co-creating a tree planting nursery in the southern Yucatan, Mexico. Through heart-warming imagery, the film reflects the communities� sincere understanding of the importance of protecting the forest and �planting trees in the hearts of children.� http://www.rainforest2reef.org/ 'Patagonia Winter' (Best Film on Mountaineering): Andy Kirkpatrick is a pioneer of winter climbing in Patagonia with many hair-raising ascents to his name. This hilarious film documents his latest Patagionian horror show; an attempt at the first winter ascent of Torre Egger with fellow alpinist Ian Parnell. http://www.posingproductions.com/ 'Back to the Wall': The film chronicles the 10 year journey of a quadriplegic rock climber, Brad Zdanivsky, as he pursues his dream of climbing the 1700 foot vertical wall of the Squamish Chief. An epic attempt like this needs passionate support and a strong team to make it happen, and for Brad, it�s his dad that leads the pack. With the support of professional mountain guide and friend Chris Geisler along with a cast of volunteers, the effort will be Herculean in many ways. Stunning footage shot over a thousand feet off the ground, this film will show what is possible for those with severe injuries. 'Alas Resort': Alas Resort is a short engaged film about the controversial proposed year round resort in the Jumbo Valley of British Columbia. Situated 55km from Invermere this strongly contested development continues to gain attention from the new generation of conservationists. http://www.jumbowild.com/

KESSA

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0700

KESSA

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0700

'Global Metal'

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:00 -0700

See http://www.fliks.ca for further details. Tickets available one hour before showtime at the Box Office.

The Canadian Tenors in Concert

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:30:00 -0700

The Canadian Tenors are exploding onto the music scene. This is a preview of their Fall CD release tour consisting of Canadian Folk Pop Opera and World by four seriously talented, hot guys!

'Les Miserables: The School Edition'

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:30:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre 20th Anniversary Summer Youth Program Presents: Les Miserables: The School Edition A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGO Musical Director: Allison Girvan Director: Heather Shippit Choreographer: Lynette Lightfoot A Capitol Theatre Production Thursday July 24 - Saturday July 26th 7:30pm Saturday July 26th 2:00pm matinee Adult $12.00 Youth $8.00 Family of Four $35 Charge by Phone 250.352.6363

'Les Miserables: The School Edition'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:30:00 -0700

'Les Miserables: The School Edition'

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0700

'Les Miserables: The School Edition'

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:30:00 -0700

2008-09 Season Launch

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR This season the Capitol Theatre strives to present an affordable, provocative season of touring performances spanning a range of artistic genres. The full series package of eight evening performances provides the best in international music, dance, theatre and comedy on tour in Western Canada at 20% off the individual ticket prices. The Capitol Kids series of four performances presents international dance, comedy and music with a twist for young families. The Kids series is designed as an inspiring introduction to the theatre for youth of all ages. In programming the Capitol Season Series we endeavor to provide something for everyone. The Nelson and area population, being uniquely creative and prolific in theatre, dance, comedy, music and visual arts, merit the highest quality in professional touring performances. The assembled acts in our 08-09 line-up fit the bill. The Capitol Theatre Restoration Society heads into its third decade of providing a diverse selection of artistic disciplines this year. I encourage you to become a member of our society where your voice can be heard. Welcome to the 2008-2009 Season Subscription Series at your Capitol Theatre. Neil Harrower Executive Director

Allison Girvan in Concert

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:30:00 -0700

More info and pricing TBA.

Flow Festival

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Start time to be confirmed - more details to follow.

Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Auditions

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Sunday Auditions: 13 and under with participating Parents: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Folks over 13: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday Callbacks: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm More info to follow.

Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Auditions

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:30:00 -0700

Sunday Auditions: 13 and under with participating Parents: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Folks over 13: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday Callbacks: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm More info to follow.

Earth Pilgrims - CANCELLED

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:30:00 -0700

This event has been cancelled.

Kootenay Harvest Revival

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0700

A narrative and theatrical history of agriculture and food in the Kootenays. Go to www.kootenayfood.ca for further info.

Theatre Closed

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Theatre Closed

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

FLIKS movie - TBA

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Movie TBA.

GREASE Singalong

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:30:00 -0700

You�d better shape up for Summer Nights of Greasemania, as the Capitol Theatre presents the Grease Sing-A-Long, giving everyone the chance to become a T-Bird or Pink Lady for the night. The Grease Sing-A-Long invites you to experience the #1 Greatest Musical like never before. Enjoying the film on the big screen, you can join in with the stars of the movie by singing along to the on-screen lyrics. We guarantee you'll be shouting "tell me more, tell me more!" But wait, there IS more! Prizes will be awarded for best costumes; whether you're virginal or rebellious, naughty or nice, every "Sandy" and "Danny" will have their moment in the spotlight. Tix go on sale August 5th, and this high school social is sure to be packed to the rafters. Don't worry if you sing off key...there are worse things you could do. Like miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! "Oh, Danny, is this the end?" -- "No, Sandy, it's only the beginning."

The Fine Line: A 16mm Avalanche Education Film

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

The Fine Line is a cinematic journey that unites the cutting edge of winter action sports with youth education about responsible backcountry usage.

Shambhala Showcase

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0700

Premiere showcase of the Shambhala Music Festival film documentary 10 years in the making. www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/dvd

Shambhala Showcase

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Premiere showcase of the Shambhala Music Festival film documentary 10 years in the making. www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/dvd

Grupo America

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Grupo America is a multi-talented dance troupe, specializing in modern and folkloric Latin American dances. They have made numerous television appearances, multiple school tours and have performed to sold-out audiences across Western Canada. This presentation involves dances from six countries with an explanation on the origin and significance of each dance. With a very large repertoire and over 150 costumes to choose from, the program is constantly changing. Dances include samba, salsa, Polynesian, swing, Afro-Latin, and flamenco to name but a few.

The Tennessee Three

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0700

Amal

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:30:00 -0700

A powerful and touching story of one man�s decency, set in the bustling life of the Calcutta streets. Humble, kind rickshaw driver AMAL is content with the role he plays in the world, until he is bequeathed a fortune by a curmudgeonly client who is disillusioned with his family and the world. While the dead man�s lawyer searches for AMAL to give him the news, the dead man�s children do their best to corrupt him & keep him from claiming the money. As AMAL is being led astray, destiny intervenes again to allow him to rediscover his purpose & peace � something no amount of money in the world can give him. Ritchie Mehta�s debut feature is rich with the sights and sounds of Calcutta �s bustling street life - showing us an unvarnished India rich in flavour - viscerally conveying the feel of working-class Delhi . Nuanced performances from some of India�s most revered and beloved performers, including Seema Biswas (Water), Shah (Monsoon Wedding), Roshan Seth (Such a Long Journey) and Koel Purie (White Noise) enhance the film�s authenticity and immediacy. Voted one of Canada �s top 10 films of 2007 by the TIFF.

Ready

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Snowboard movie - details TBA.

Anne-Julie Caron

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Canadian percussionist Anne-Julie Caron distinguishes herself with her sensational performances that astonish with their deepness, colors and sensitivity. Anne-Julie Caron began her musical studies in Quebec at the age of four on the piano and continued for seven years until entering into the percussion class of Carol Lemieux at the Conservatoire de musique de Quebec in 1994. In 2003, she graduated with Grand Distinction at the top of her class with a score of 99% on her final recital, the highest result given to a percussionist in the history of Quebec conservatories. The following year she attended the Boston Conservatory where she studied in marimba performance with renowned soloist Nancy Zeltsman. She took private masteclasses with Bogdan Bacanu (Austria) and had the unique chance to work with Keiko Abe. She brilliantly performed in solo recitals as well as with orchestras such as the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The Gazette wrote: " Anne-Julie Caron played with complete technical authority and more�Of Caron's star potential there can be no doubt ." Miss Caron continues to be a part time percussionist for the Quebec Symphony Orchestra.

New World Disorder 9 - Never Enough

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Matinee! www.nwdfilms.com

Walking With Lions

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:30:00 -0700

A DVD and slide show presentation: A soul searching, life-altering journey to Africa, which led one to work hands on with lion cubs and care for forgotten children. �Walking with Lions� is an account of living and volunteering in Zimbabwe for a lion-breeding program in a 3,000-acre wildlife preserve. Through DVD and stunning photography, we welcome you to experience the beauty and hardships of Africa. Optional Raffle-Fundraiser for Alert and Gweru Orphanage: $15 per ticket- available during show intermission and from Araya Day Spa, 466 Josephine Street Three Grand Prizes: 1. Luxurious Araya Day Spa package 2. Two nights accommodation and breakfast at Wedgewood Manor country Inn, Crawford Bay 3. AST 1 Course-Avalanche Skills Training level 1, private course for two. Two one-day lift tickets from Whitewater Winter Resort 100% raffle ticket sales and partial event proceeds going directly to Alert-African Lion Environmental & Research Trust and Gweru Orphanage, Zimbabwe With the hope of selling a maximum of 300 tickets, chances of winning a grand prize are 1 in 100! David Youldon, Chief Operating Officer alert@africanencounter.org

A Night at the Fringe

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

TWO FULL LENGTH FRINGE PERFORMANCES!! Jakes Gift Written and Performed by Julia Mackey 80-year-old Jake, a cantankerous WW2 veteran, reluctantly returns to Normandy France for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. While revisiting the beach he landed on 60 years earlier, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10 year old from the local village whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long ignored ghosts. At its heart, Jake's Gift celebrates the healing power of friendship and the legacy of remembrance. This one woman show has toured to critical acclaim across the country including; The Centaur Theatre, The UNO Festival of Solo Performance, The Sunset Theatre, The Toronto Fringe Festival and the Victoria Fringe Festival where it received awards for Best Drama, Best Solo Show, Best Female Performer and Best New Play. Victoria Fringe Festival: Four Stars � The Times Colonist Toronto Fringe Festival: Four Stars � Eye Weekly Bye Bye Bombay Written and Performed by Cara Yeates Bye Bye Bombay is a multi-media adventure, which takes the audience to Bollywood and beyond. A coming of age tale with a masala twist and a Bollywood flair, Bye Bye Bombay tells the story of Gauri: a young Canadian girl who runs away to India to discover her Indian heritage and explore her mother's mysterious past. She arrives in Bombay without a clue of the whirlwind that will lead her deep into the heart of Bollywood. Through her humorous yet tragic journey Gauri learns more than just the art of crossing the road in India. This one-woman show features a diverse and rich cast of characters, as well as unique multi-media elements such as puppetry, video, animation and some good old Bollywood dancing. It is a show that will appeal to the entire family. Brava to actress Cara Yeates for stitching a gorgeous sari of a show from the simplest components. I was utterly absorbed in her fascinating tale this whole hypnotic hour of power is an absolutely intoxicating introduction to the magical, mysterious muddle that is India. - Vancouver Sun

FLIKS: 'Man On A Wire'

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:30:00 -0700

On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York's twin towers, then the world�s tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released. 2008, UK, 94 min Following six and a half years of dreaming of the towers, Petit spent eight months in New York City planning the execution of the coup. Aided by a team of friends and accomplices, Petit was faced with numerous extraordinary challenges: he had to find a way to bypass the WTC�s security; smuggle the heavy steel cable and rigging equipment into the towers; pass the wire between the two rooftops; anchor the wire and tension it to withstand the winds and the swaying of the buildings. The rigging was done by night in complete secrecy. At 7:15 AM, Philippe took his first step on the high wire 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan� James Marsh�s documentary brings Petit�s extraordinary adventure to life through the testimony of Philippe himself, and some of the co-conspirators who helped him create the unique and magnificent spectacle that became known as �the artistic crime of the century.�

Capitol Theatre Annual General Meeting

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0700

Reefer Madness

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Reefer Madness tells the story of the Harper Affair, where young Jimmy Harper's life of promise turns into a life of debauchery and murder thanks to the new drug menace marijuana. Comedy, romance, horror, song, dance, and Jesus - what more could you ask for? Directed by LISEL FORST Music by ROBYN LAMB Choreography by MACKENZIE HOPE. Starring: MICHAEL GRAHAM as THE LECTURER TYLER STUART as JIMMY HARPER ROSIE METCALFE as MARY LANE SYDNEY GALBRAITH as SALLY MACKENZIE HOPE as RALPH ROBIN SMERDON as JACK STONE CHRISTOPH MARTINS as JESUS RACHEL FARQUHARSON as THE PLACARD GIRL GILLIAN LIPPERT GUS FOWLER BRENT GEISLER JETHRO HERRING MIRA CULLEN KIMBERLEY BELTON AND COOPER MCGINNIS

Reefer Madness

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Reefer Madness

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Reefer Madness

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0700

THE HORROR - 'Halloween' 'Alien' 'The Exorcist'

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre is thrilled to death to present its first ever Halloween Horror Film Festival. We opted for some of the truly original and scary horror movies, with the most recent hailing from 1986 (Cronenberg's 'The Fly'). You won't find anything here from the past decade. Make that two decades! This may be your only opportunity to see these films as they were meant to be seen - ON THE BIG SCREEN in all of their full sized horrifying glory! Although you don't have to be old enough to remember when these movies were originally released, you do have be prepared to be completely terrified. These movies are not for the faint of heart and we are recommending a 16+ rating. The schedule: Thursday, October 30th 7:00 PM John Carpenter's 'Halloween' (1978) 8:45 PM Ridley Scott's 'Alien' (1979) 11:00 PM William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist (1973) Friday, October 31st 7:00 PM Speilberg's 'Twilight Zone - The Movie' (1983) 8:45 PM David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' (1986) 10:30 PM Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining' (1980) The films: 'Halloween' (1978) and 'Alien' (1979) are the firsts of a stream of sequels (too many to count). 'Halloween' was the first film to feature the Boogeyman that Wouldn't Die which has been ripped off time and time again in more recent horrors 'Friday the 13th', 'Elm Street', 'Scream', etc. You're used to it now, but 'Halloween' did it first. The theme of teenagers being stalked by a madman was also introduced in this movie. 'Alien' could be described as the beginning of one of the greatest series of all time. It's scary, influential and insanely entertaining. Ridley Scott has a great sense of style and mood and he plays with that a lot to make us shiver. 'The Shining' is arguably the most popular Stephen King movie, and we couldn't leave him (or Jack!) out. 'The Fly' really showcases David Cronenberg's gross-odd-icky-oozy (and absolutely perfect) special effects. You will be squirming in your seat throughout Jeff Goldblum's tranformation. 'Twilight Zone - The Movie' features four horror/sci-fi segments directed by four famous directors. These are their own versions of classic stories from Rod Serling's original landmark television series. The four directors that took part are John Landis ('A Quality of Mercy'), Stephen Speilberg ('Kick The Can'), Joe Dante ('It's a Good Life'), and George Miller ('Nightmare At 20,000 Feet'). And last, but certainly not least . . . no horror film festival would be complete without Linda Blair's head spinning performance in 'The Exorcist'. This monster of a drama is both beautiful and bold. It does take the audience into the darkest recesses of humankind but then brings them back through a message of hope and self-sacrifice.

THE HORROR - 'Twilight Zone' 'The Fly' 'The Shining'

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0700

CLAIM . . . The Greatest Ski Movie . . . EVER!

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Somewhere along the line in all action sports it became uncool to show how stoked you were when you did something sick. What's that all about? Skiing is about that surge of adrenaline and stoke, not about feeling the hate of the image police. But at Matchstick, we are stoked and we have to let it out. We have thrown caution to the wind and dared to put the stoke back in skiing. The result is 'CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!' A truly epic film shot in the most amazing locations, featuring the best and boldest skiers in the world today: Mark Abma, Jon Olsson, Shane McConkey, Eric Hjorleifson and more. Find "CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!" on the Matchstick Movie Tour or claim your very own copy today at www.skimovie.com Tickets on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office in person or by phone.

FLIKS: 'Encounters at the End of the World'

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Werner Herzog (�Grizzly Man,� �Rescue Dawn�) confirms his standing as poet laureate of men in extreme situations with ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD. In this visually stunning exploration, Herzog travels to the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station, the hub of the US Antarctic Program and home to eleven hundred people during the austral spring and summer (Oct-Feb). Over the course of his journey, Herzog examines human nature and Mother nature, juxtaposing breathtaking locations with the profound, surreal, and sometimes absurd experiences of the marine biologists, physicists, plumbers, and truck drivers who choose to form a society as far away from society as one can get. 99 min Rated G

Bolero & Other Works

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Ballet Kelowna�s Fall Season, presented by Great-West Life, will be BOLD, ROMANTIC and PROVOCATIVE as it presents �Bolero & Other Works� in nine communities in the Thomson-Okanagan and Kootenays, including performances in Salmon Arm, Merritt, Penticton, Lake Country, Summerland, Kamloops, Nelson, Trail and Kelowna. Featuring four diverse pieces, the evening will be hypnotic, sensual and firey and will challenge the audiences to �Be Moved� by Ballet Kelowna�s �inno-classical� style. Under the direction of Artistic Director David LaHay, the show will feature a brand new ballet choreographed to Maurice Ravel�s beloved �Bolero� as well as a new, extended version of the well-received �Liebeslieder Waltzes� based on a song cycle by Johannes Brahms. �I have been waiting for a chance to do �Bolero� and am excited to create a piece that will challenge my dancers and inspire and impassion our audiences,� says David LaHay. �It will be a lusty, physical piece with completely fresh choreography to reflect the athletic artistry and power of today�s dancers. The evening will also be romantic and extravagant with both the �Liebeslieder Waltzes� and the pas de deux from Swan Lake II.� The fourth work will be the premiere of a especially commissioned piece by award-winning guest Choreographer Gioconda Barbuto formerly with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and the Netherlands Dance Theatre III. �Negotiating Shifts� is a provocative piece that was born out of Gioconda�s desire to gather all of the Ballet Kelowna dancers together, have them learn to trust each other and to dance as an integrated and intimate company, yet still reflect their own individual dance experiences and style. Created in 2003 Ballet Kelowna has successfully presented five seasons of dance, and captivated growing audiences each year. Starting with seven performances in six communities in its first year the Company has grown to more than 50 performances, 13,000 audience members, in 33 BC & Alberta communities annually and was named the �Touring Artist of the Year� 2008 by the BC Touring Council.

Bohemian Cabaret

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Based in the Pacific Northwest, yet encompassing the world, Vagabond Opera delivers passionate offerings of Bohemian cabaret. Paris hotJazz, gut bucket swing, Tangos, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, Klezmer and vigorous originals meet a world of riverboat gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers, and the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich. Weaving elements of Kurt Weil, Duke Ellington and Edith Piaf with absurdist flair, theatrics and an old world mood, Vagabond Opera presents the new wave of opera�lusty (trained) voices singing in 13 languages and presenting a cabaret of rich musical phrasing, sparkling lyrics and indomitable stage presence, all played with exuberance, skill and a gritty Vagabond edge. This is Opera liberated and reinvented for everyone. Fusing klezmer with sounds of the Balkans and the Rom, along with a peppering of belly dance, opera, and tango, these neo-cabaret fire starters roll out a rabble-rousing vision of globalization, 1920s-style. � San Francisco Bay Guardian

Orfeo and Euridice

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Orefeo and Euridice by Christoph Gluck is a popular early opera (quite revolutionary in its time) telling of the Greek myth of Orpheus' descending into Hades to rescue his young bride, Euridice. Originally written for a male castrato and two soprano soloists, the modern conventions is for a female alto to sing the role of Orpheus and two sopranoes to sing Euridice and the god, Amor. Neo's production features Bessie Wapp as Orfeo, Allison Girvan as Euridice, Kathleen Neudorf as Amor and the orchestra under the direction of Vic Neufeld.

Orfeo and Euridice

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0700

SWARM

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0700

SWARM presents musical and theatrical shows of invented instruments, experimental world music and intense physical choreography. The performers jump and spin about the stage twirling large-scale industrial drum sculptures. They evoke primal rhythms from the drums and ethereal soundscapes from a wide range of musical sculptures. The mesmerizing contemporary collage of music, movement and mass, thrills audiences of all ages.

FLIKS: 'Tuya'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:30:00 -0700

The winner of the 2006 Golden Bear -- the top prize at the prestigious Berlin Festival -- this small, sweet drama from Chinese director Wang Quang An is picturesque, romantic and unexpectedly droll tale of life in one the world's most remote regions. Tuya is the persevering wife of Bater, a herdsman who lost his legs exploring water in the Neimenggu (Inner Mongolia) grassland that is fast vanishing as a result of desertification. She takes up the sole responsibility to make a living for the family, but develops a dislocated lumbar from her hard labor and risks paralysis herself. Faced with harsh reality, the couple decide to divorce so that Tuya can seek a better life. Imposing her own conditions of a remarriage�her new husband must take care of Bater, their children and their poor herding land, the strong-minded, stubborn, but also gentle, susceptible Tuya embarks on an arduous search for a new husband, and meets suitors who are rich but disingenuous, likable but shy, and saves a suicidal Bater who still longs for Tuya and their children along the way. 92 mins

Roman Danylo workshop at Oxygen Studio

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Calling all comedians, actors and wannabes! In partnership with the Capitol Theatre, Oxygen Art Centre is hosting comedian Roman Danylo on Saturday November 22nd for an afternoon comedy workshop (1-4pm). Roman in the star of CTV's Comedy Inc. The series recently won the prestigious Gold Medal Award for Best Variety Program at the 2007 New York Festivals for the third year in a row. Roman is "Roman Around the Country" in a comedy show of improv, sketch and stand-up comedy. He will be playing the Capitol Theatre Saturday Nov 22 and has offered to lead an afternoon workshop. See: http://www.romandanylo.com/Workshops.htm Cost is $60. Register by calling 250-505-2072 or email: office@oxygenartcentre.org

Roman Around the Country

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0700

Roman is the star of "Comedy Inc." on CTV and the Comedy Network. Roman and the cast have received two Gemini Nominations for their performance. the series recently won the prestigious Gold Medal Award for "Best TV Variety Program" at the 2007 New York Festival for the third year in a row. The series also ran for two seasons on Spike TV in the US. Roman Danylo is "Roman Around The Country" in this variety comedy show consisting of sketch, stand-up, and improv. The show is both light-hearted and edgy and takes on various subjects from love, to war, to snacks at the mall food court. A blend of four different genres of comedy, Roman begins his show with high energy observational stand-up, then incorporates audience members into interactive comedy sketches, all the while peppering in some of his popular characters from TV. He finishes by inviting a fellow professional improviser to the stage to join him in some award-winning improvisation. Roman breaks all the rules of traditional comedy shows by often crawling into the crowd or bringing audience members up on stage to make them part of the experience. Whit all types of comedy and a wide range of topics, Roman Danylo Live has a little something for everyone. Once you've seen this show you'll never need to watch comedy again! "Danylo proved he belongs with the country's best. He can do anything: clever observational suff, impressions, physical bits and even improv. His comic comparisons are without equal" - Glenn Sumi, Toronto NOW Magazine.

Red Riding Hood

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Backyard Booty (SOLD OUT)

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0700

An annual event, this year's Winter Release party is once again featuring locally produced short films, stories and slideshows. Tickets available solely at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, in person or by phone (250)352-6363.

African Mass (SOLD OUT)

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Celebrate the season to a different drumbeat! The Nelson Choral Society, under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf, performs an African Mass by Norman Luboff with Robyn Lamb as the soloist. This piece is a fusion between classical and world music - a latin text sung to a tuned drum accompaniment with gospel harmonies and an African call-and-response style. Do come and check it out. Also on the same bill: the Corazon Youth Choir, directed by Allison Girvan, along with the Brent Kennedy School Choir. As always, there are two performances; an evening show at 7:30 pm on Saturday and a matinee at 2:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets are only available at the Capitol Box Office in person or by phone.

African Mass (SOLD OUT)

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0700

My Fair Lady

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0700

LV Rogers Secondary School presents the musical "My Fair Lady" at the Capitol Theatre in December. The cast of 39 Grade 9-12 students has been rehearsing since September to bring this famous Lerner and Loewe musical to life. The play, which features Rachel Farquharson as Eliza Doolittle and Wade Courson as Professor Higgins, is directed by Robyn Sheppard with musical direction by Tim Bullen and choreography by Lynette Lightfoot. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre in person or charge by phone at (250)352-6363.

My Fair Lady

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0700

My Fair Lady

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0700

My Fair Lady

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Nine Winters Old

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Dave Heath�s stepfather gave him a camera and it changed his life forever. Nine Winters Old takes us on a journey through one snow-draped winter as seen uniquely through the eyes, and lens, of one of the world�s top ski photographers. Who better � and able � to follow him around all winter and film his adventures than an acclaimed veteran Warren Miller cinematographer � who just happens to be his older brother Bill. Nine Winters Old is the story of a ski photographer, of the classic characters he meets along the way, and how they all truly come alive in wintertime. We meet red-headed Ryan who, at age 9, dreams of skiing with his friends through the powder lined trees, building huge jumps and flying off snow covered bridges. Then there is Alasdair, Rick, and Steve, Canada�s one and only hike-up and ski-down comedy threesome, even at the ages of 82. And finally, Richard, the ultimate former Snowbird and military helicopter pilot, who conveys his love of the mountains through stunning maneuvers as he soars like a bird over glacial peaks. What emerges is not only a story about these and other extraordinary people, but one that, through dazzling and captivating visuals that only Bill Heath can convey, truly captures the raw beauty of the winter season. Experience winter as told through Dave�s stories and the passion of people who, young and old, believe winter is simply the best time of year.

Nine Winters Old

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:30:00 -0700

Snowed In Comedy Tour

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:30:00 -0700

The "Snowed In Comedy Tour" featuring 4 stand-up comedians: Glenn Wool has appeared in 28 Acts in 28 Minutes for BBC Radio 4, contributed to BBC3's The Comic side of Seven Days, BBC Stand Up Show, Live Floor Show, The World Stands Up and Comedy Blue for Paramount. Craig Campbell has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival, 10 appearances at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival, on BBC, CTV, CBC Comedy Network, Paramount Comedy Channel. Dan Quinn is the Winner of the Canadian Comedy competition at Just For Laughs, chosen Best of the Fest at the Moncton Comedy festival, Vancouver Comedy Festival. He has been seen on CBC, CTV and the Comedy Network and heard on XM Radio. Ed Byrne has been seen in 5 appearances on Conan O'Brien, BBC, Paramount comedy network, CBC, Live 6 Show, Perrier Award Nominee for best stand-up at Edinburgh Fringe festival, Just For Laughs festival, Aspen HBO comedy festival, New Zealand and Melbourne comedy festival, Winnipeg comedy festival.

Raffi Besalyan

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0700

As a winner of the Artists International Competition, Armenian-born pianist Raffi Besalyan was presented in his New York debut in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in 2003 receiving highest acclaim from the audience and the press. New York Concert Review described his performance as "Technically brilliant� Besalyan played with a great deal of temperament, speed and power� audacious spirit and poetic substance, deeply felt tenderness�" Mr. Besalyan received his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from Yerevan (Armenia) Komitas Conservatory, where he studied with Sergey Barseghyan. He also received a Master of Music degree from Rowan University as a student of Veda Zuponcic, and studied at the Manhattan School with legendary American pianist Byron Janis and Sara Davis Buechner. His studies at the Moscow State Conservatory included classes with Alexei Nasedkin, Victor Merzhanov and Naum Shtarkman. In August of 2008 Dr. Besalyan joined the Piano Faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he is Artist/Teacher-Assistant Professor of Piano. Former faculty member of Rowan University in New Jersey, he also served on the faculties of Festival Musica in Laguna in Venice, Italy, and the International Summer Music Festival at Rowan. Mr. Besalyan maintains a fairly large studio of gifted pre-college students, members of which have been winners and prizewinners of several auditions and competitions such as NJMTA Young Artist Competition, NJMTA Concerto Competition, Young Pianist Competition of NJ (Solo and Concerto division), Young Artist International Competition in Washington D.C., and the Philadelphia Orchestra Greenfield Competition among others. "Besalyan is a true heir of the mainstream of the Russian Pianism, like Horowitz." Chopin Magazine, Japan

LVR's Winter Arts Celebration

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0700

The students of LV Rogers will be performing selected presentations of dance, theatre and writing that they created in their first term.

'Come Together'

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Selkirk College Music Faculty Celebrates 20 Years �It was 20 years ago today, Selkirk College taught their students to play�� This January, Selkirk College music faculty and performance students will come together at the Capitol Theatre to celebrate the Contemporary Music and Technology program�s 20th anniversary as Canada�s first and only program that offers performance, engineering, and composition as a two-year diploma. While other schools may focus their attention on a specific style of music, the faculty at Selkirk believes that there is validity to every style, thus making Selkirk�s music program truly contemporary. On January 23 audience members will enjoy music from all genres. To further commemorate the success of the program, the music faculty and current performance students at Selkirk College have also decided to release a CD in the spring. The performance will feature (back row L to R) Gilles Parenteau, Glenn Mitchell, Cheryl Hodge, Paul Landsberg, Steven Parish, Don Macdonald, Laura Landsberg, (front row L to R) Mark Spielman, Darren Mahe, and Kiyoshi Elkuf. Many of these musicians have worked around the world and are considered masters in their fields. Proceeds from performance will go towards the production of the Selkirk College Music Faculty Anniversary CD and the proceeds from the CD will go back into student awards at Selkirk College. Come together for the Selkirk College Music Faculty Show on Friday, January 23rd at 8:00 pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Tickets are $20 or $15 for Alumni and $10 for seniors and students with ID and are available at the Capitol Theatre and Eddy Music.

'The Cats of Mirikitani'

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Tamara says: "This was MY FAVOURITE FILM OF THE VIFF 2007 and I've been trying to get it ever since. I'll give you your money back twice over if you don't like it - it's that good!" Eighty-year-old Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima, and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy`s painful past. An intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of friendship and art, this documentary won numerous awards around the world including the Audience Award at its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. "Make art not war" is Jimmy Mirikitani's motto. This 85-year-old Japanese American artist was born in Sacramento and raised in Hiroshima, but by 2001 he is living on the streets of New York with the twin towers of the World Trade Center still ominously anchoring the horizon behind him. What begins as a simple verite portrait of one homeless man will become a rare document of daily life in New York in the months leading up to 9/11. How deeply these two stories will be intertwined cannot yet be imagined. This is the story of losing "home" on many levels.

Allegro Dance Theatre and Guests

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Allegro Dance Theatre, along with the Mt. Sentinel Senior Drama class, presents a dazzling array of music, dance and theatre. Suitable for all ages!

In The Beginning: The Origin of the Cromoli Brothers

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The time has come. After performing multiple World Premiers at the prestigious Boy Scout and Girl Guide Hall of Nelson, (including The Summer Show, The Easter Show, The Fall Show, The Anniversary Show, The Best of the Cromoli Brothers) the Cromoli Brothers will reveal the terrible truths and scintillating secrets of their artistic awakening in one not-to-be-missed performance, In The Beginning: THE ORIGIN OF THE CROMOLI BROTHERS! All of the joy, the pain, the highs, the lows, the desperation, the addiction, the rehab, and, finally, the resurrection of this dynamic duo will be laid bare in ALL NEW Songs and Vignettes including: Genesis, The Birth of the Cromoli Brothers, First Meeting, First Play, First Song, How to Impress Your Friends and Achieve Success Through Sheer Blind Willfulness, Dark Times, Why I Hate Hasbro Sometimes, and MORE! Essential viewing for Cromoli Fans and Neophytes alike! WARNING: SCENES OF LIVE BIRTH, SECRETS REVEALED, SOME KISSIN' Go to for more info on Lucas's current whereabouts and future performances.

'Wendy and Lucy'

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Wendy Carroll (Michelle Williams) is driving to Ketchikan, Alaska, in hopes of a summer of lucrative work at the Northwestern Fish cannery, and the start of a new life with her dog, Lucy. When her car breaks down in Oregon, however, the thin fabric of her financial situation comes apart, and she confronts a series of increasingly dire economic decisions, with far-ranging repercussions for herself and Lucy. WENDY AND LUCY addresses issues of sympathy and generosity at the edges of American life, revealing the limits and depths of people`s duty to each other in tough times. Based on the short story "TRAIN CHOIR" by Jon Raymond. Proving why she is one of the most highly-regarded auteurs of current cinema, Kelly Reichardt`s (OLD JOY) subtle storytelling technique uses a formal minimalist style to weave together a unique emotional and political road film.

Food Film Festival

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:30:00 -0700

Links for further info: The Kootenay Co-op: www.kootenay.coop Food Matters: www.foodmatter.tv Simply Raw: www.rawfor30days.com

Food Film Festival

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:30:00 -0700

Links for further info: The Kootenay Co-op: www.kootenay.coop Food Matters: www.foodmatter.tv Simply Raw: www.rawfor30days.com

Romeo and Juliet

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Bengt Jörgen, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Jörgen Canada, is pleased to announce that the company will present Romeo & Juliet in a tour of 12 cities from British Columbia through Saskatchewan this February. True to Shakespeare�s original story, Ballet Jörgen Canada mounts a poignant and humourous ballet which also holds an emotional lens to the dramatic love story of the title characters, danced by Hampus Gauffin and Tara Butler. Bengt Jörgen�s masterful choreography entices audiences with its beauty and seamlessness. Glenn Davidson�s minimalist sets are fluidly integrated into the choreography, to the effect of stunning transitions. Sergei Prokofiev�s glorious score is one of his best-known works, and it contains some of the most inspired passages he ever composed including the ever-popular �March of the Capulets�. Continuing in their well-established tradition of education and outreach, Ballet Jörgen Canada will offer supernumerary roles to two local youth dancers in each of the tour cities. For the first time, the company has invited Rayna Giraudy Brayshaw, a student from the George Brown College Dance Program, to join the company for the tour. This program is run as a partnership between George Brown College and Ballet Jörgen Canada. Premiered in Banff, Alberta on February 27, 1998, Romeo & Juliet has been showcased in major cities and communities across Canada, the United States, and China and has since won international recognition and critical acclaim. ROMEO & JULIET Choreographer Bengt Jörgen Music Sergei Prokofiev Costume Design Gary Dahms Set & Lighting Design Glenn Davidson "A production that looks like a ballet but feels like a play."- The National Post "Ballet Jorgen's two act version .is an appealing, resourceful, dramatically intelligent interpretation."- Newsday Inc., New York

Canadian FLIKS Fest

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Canadian FLIKS Fest

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Canadian FLIKS Fest

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0700

ADMISSION INFO: Individual Tickets $10 Full Festival Passes $40 3 Film Passes $25 Please note: PASSES are individual and non-transferrable ADVANCED Tickets & Passes available IN PERSON at OTTER BOOKS in Nelson. Pls be kind to Otter Books & no calls or holds. If you live out of town and you want to reserve a ticket or pass - email us BEFORE FEB 13 and we'll set one aside for you. If you're stuck or want to ask a festival question, call FLIKS toll free 1-866-354-5722 (not Otter Books). Thx! There are a limited number of passes this year, so get yours early to avoid being disappointed. All prices are inclusive of applicable taxes. SATURDAY MOVIES: SAVING LUNA - 1:00 pm The true story of a little whale that craved the love of humans, putting to test the 'wall' between the human and natural world. A film for the whole family. A life does not have to be human to be great. What happens when a wild orca tries to make friends with people � not for food, but for companionship? Should humans welcome him or turn away? SAVING LUNA is a true story about one such killer whale, who was nicknamed Luna. In 2001, when Luna was just a baby, he found himself alone in Nootka Sound, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, more than 200 miles away from his family. Orcas normally spend their entire lives together, but Luna was lost. Without other whales, Luna tried to make contact with humans. But law and science told people to stay away. Yet the same social instincts that drove Luna to seek companionship also brought people to him, in spite of the law. As Luna got close to people, he became both treasured and feared. To natives he was the spirit of a chief. To boaters he was a goofy friend. To conservationists he was a cause. To scientists he was trouble. To officials he was a danger. As conflict and tragedy stained the waters, Luna became a symbol of the world�s wildest beauty: easy to love, hard to save. GROWING OP - 3:00 pm Can Quinn find his place in life when he is home-schooled, and lives in a grow-op with his anti-establishment parents? Home-schooled Quinn lives a sheltered life in his parent�s suburban grow-op. He longs for the 'normalcy' of a 'normal' life, in a 'normal' school, with 'normal' friends. He hatches a plan to attend a regular high school in order to impress the new neighbour girl, but high school is a place his parents are convinced will ruin his mind and soul. A bit of a 'twist' on an age-old coming of age story. As provoking as it is funny, Grow-Op has a stellar cast (including Wally Langham who played Phil in the LARRY SANDERS show). A first feature for director Michael Melski but produced by veteran Thom Fitzgerald. 100 mins. Rated PG for drugs. (duh) FIERCE LIGHT: When Spirit Meets Action - 7:00 pm A life-changing exploration into Compassionate Activism...no better film for Valentine's day than one about fierce love! Sparked by IndyMedia reporter Brad Will's death while filming unarmed civilians trying to defend thwmselves in Oaxac, and fueled by the belief that another world is possible, acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Ripper takes us on a global journey tracing spiritual activism's historical roots and capturing the powerful personalities that are igniting a new wave of spiritual action around the globe. Compassionate activism is what Martin Luther King called it "love in action" and Gandhi called it "soul force". Featuring Visionary Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hahn; Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Alice Walker; Famed Tree-Sitter, Julia Butterfly Hill; Hollywood celebrity turned activist, Daryl Hannah, Judy Rebick, Noah Levine, Ralph Nader, Sera Beak, Brad Will and more. Of particular inspiration is the movement to save the communty gardens gifted to the community after the Rodney King affair, from bulldozers. And our own Adham Shaikh composed the music for the film. ELIJAH - 9:20 pm An innovative and engaging docudrama about the chief from Manitoba who risked his life and Canada`s future when he dared to say NO.. Two Indian braves sit on their horses watching soldiers build a fort. One Indian says to the other: "There goes the neighbourhood." It's June 1990: With his head held high, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney gets the signatures he needs from Canada's premiers. Finally, surely, a Canadian "crisis" is narrowly averted. The chamber bursts into applause. But not everyone is clapping. Elsewhere in Canada, Elijah Harper, a shy, reluctant hero from a remote Cree community in the frozen north, watches the six-o'clock news. Nearly bankrupt, he is threatened by divorce, and by the very real possibility that he may lose his seat. But with little else on the horizon, Elijah knows he is at a crossroads. Backed by Phil Fontaine, and the rest of the Manitoba chiefs, Elijah is quickly caught in a media hailstorm when he squares off against the forces of a powerful political elite. Summarizing his people's response to over 300 years of "civilization", Elijah risks his own life and Canada's future when he utters one simple yet irrevocable word: NO. Billy Merasty's stellar performance channels Elijah Harper with an understanted grace. The film also features Maury Chaykin, Gary Farmer, and Lorne Cardinal. 88 mins. PG. Go to http://www.fliks.ca/festivals_canadian.html for further info and details.

Canadian FLIKS Fest

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Canadian FLIKS Fest

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Altar Boyz

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Altar Boyz, a new musical comedy and critically acclaimed hit of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, is the hilarious account of a struggling Christian boy-band (with one nice Jewish boy) looking for their big break in the Big Apple. Hailed as "high-octane entertainment" (Talkin' Broadway), Altar Boyz tells the holy inspiring story of 5 small-town boys - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham - trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. Their pious pop act, including lyrics like "Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait" and "Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone," worked wonders on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit. But when fate brings them to New York, will the boyz take a bite out of the forbidden apple? With angelic voices, sinfully spectacular dancing and a touching story, Altar Boyz is destined to rock the masses of all denominations! Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. �Thank heaven for Altar Boyz! Totally hilarious! It keeps you laughing all evening long. If laughter is a form of salvation, my soul is clean!� �New York Daily News �This inventive concept musical skillfully, almost imperceptibly transforms running gags and pop-culture parody into a multi-dimensional, funny, yet moving work of theatrical storytelling.� � Chicago Reader

'Feeding the Future' - an evening with Michael Ableman

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Food may become the dominant issue of our time. The industrial system that brings it to us is unravelling and the cost of that system, ecologically, socially, and personally is enormous. While Ableman's presentation will touch on the problems, it will leave us with a deeper sense of how we can participate in the solutions; on our farms and in our gardens, in our kitchens and at the dining room table, and in the broader communities where we live. Michael will inspire us with his words and powerful photographic images presenting some of the great models, individuals who are not only master farmers, but who are using their farms and gardens as platforms for social and ecological change and for education. In this time of great uncertainty there is reason for hope, embodied in one of Ableman's fundamental beliefs; that the health of a nation is inextricably tied to the health of its agriculture. For more information contact Kootenay Local Agricultural Society Tel: (250) 399 4809 Email: klasociety@shaw.ca http://www.klasociety.org http://www.kootenaymountaingrown.org Michael's website: http://fieldsofplenty.com Tickets are available from the Capitol Theatre Tel: (250) 352 6363 Charge by phone In person, Noon to 4.30pm Tuesday to Friday.

The Waiting Room

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0700

A group of 18 students from Mt. Sentinel Secondary School will be heading off to Cuba this spring break. They are going to help local communities rebuild after devastating hurricanes tore through Cuba last year. These students are all part of Inspiring Youth for Change and this is the sixth year that the group has traveled to Latin America to do service projects. This year, local actor Lucas Myers has teamed up with the service group to write and direct a hilarious yet deadly serious play about a crew in a waiting room at a border crossing in Guatemala. All proceeds will go towards international relief efforts. Donations of medical supplies and musical instruments would be greatly appreciated. For more information about the show contact the school at (250)359-7219. Tickets available at the Capitol Theatre during regular Box Office hours in person or by phone.

'The Pool' FLIKS

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:30:00 -0700

14th Annual Lip Sync competition

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0700

An eclectic mix of exciting artistes has signed up for this year�s 14th Annual Big Lip-Sync Contest! Just about all the pop bases of the 20th and 21st Century have been covered. The Andrews Sisters, Madonna and Justin Timberlake are some of the great acts that have insisted on taking part in Nelson�s best fun, full participation, family event. And early ticket sales indicate that this year will once again be a sell-out. The Grand Dame of Ham, Norma Kilpatrick, will give Monty Python a go with a duet from their hit musical Spamalot! The Big Lip-Sync organiser says it is a departure from her usual style but she feels Nelson is ready for something a little more avant-garde. �Oh you know � I have done a lot of divas. I feel it�s time to do a performance that is a bit more tongue in cheek!� Nelson�s businesses have been incredibly generous with their prizes this year. �It�s local businesses that make this event the success it is by being so big-hearted with their donations,� says Norma. �Our major sponsors this year, for which we are enormously grateful, are Kootenay Bakery, Secret Garden Toys, Otter Books, the WIN Store, The Hume Hotel, Max and Irma�s and the Kootenay Express.� Tickets for the 14th Annual Big Lip-Sync Contest are currently on sale at the Capitol. You can go to the Capitol box office or you can buy your tickets by phone at 250-352-6363.

Vancouver Theatresports

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Vancouver TheatreSports League (VTSL) is a Vancouver institution and worldwide phenomenon. The names of VTSL alumni are a veritable who's who of the North American entertainment scene. Award-winning performers, such as Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie have filled the ranks of VTSL's fast thinking players. Improv techniques pioneered by Vancouver TheatreSports are recognized as important life skills that can be applied on the playground and in the classroom. Performances provide models for cooperation, participation, and demonstrate the art of active listening and free creative energy through improvisation.

Trap Door Party

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0700

MOVE: the company, directed by Josh Beamish is Vancouver's newest professional dance company. Focusing mainly on contemporary jazz dance, the company is dedicated to performing new, exciting and challenging works for audiences across North America. �Trap Door Party� takes an abstract look at the ideal of a utopian world through the eyes of six very different strangers. Using both flashback and real-time techniques, the work presents the rise, fall and eventual destruction of the �Trap Door Party,� a place where the strangers are given the chance to leave behind everything they know and start anew. �I was blown away by the technical ability and athleticism of the performers and by the choreographic attention to detail� � Kaija Pepper � The Dance Current

British Columbia Boys Choir

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The British Columbia Boys Choir performs a wide variety of choral repertoire from Gregorian chant to 20th-century works that they have commissioned. An audience might hear a Mass by Haydn, an English Folksong, an African Tribal Song with drum, and a rousing Spiritual! The Choir sings in as many as 10 languages, and through their introductions, shares with the audience why they are performing the music. Through its extensive touring the Choir has collected music and memories from across Canada and around the globe. The title of their CD Places is music collected while touring in other countries while their latest CD entitled HOME is music performed around the globe by Canadian composers and arrangers. Founded in 1968 by Donald Forbes, the British Columbia Boys Choir has won international acclaim throughout Canada, the Netherlands, the United States, Europe, the Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and China. The British Columbia Boys Choir has two Choirs: an International Touring Choir and The Choristers, with members ranging in age from 8-24 years and residing across the Greater Vancouver area. The Touring Choir is a four-part, non-liturgical boys choir, one of the few in North America. Over its 39 year history the BCBC has trained over 800 members who have represented Canada on 18 international tours, performing a demanding repertoire spanning centuries, from Gregorian chant to contemporary works. Programmes frequently include sacred and secular works, selections from musicals and opera, folk songs from around the world, and an assortment of Canadian works; many specifically composed for the Choir. In addition to frequent radio and television appearances, the Choir has made over 20 recordings and a one-hour documentary film �Summer Song� was produced by the CBC, profiling the Choir's 10th tour to The Netherlands. The Choir currently has six CD's on the market: Home, Gloria, Places, Symmetry, Spirit and Legacy.

Selkirk College Forestry Fundraiser

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:30:00 -0700

The Graduating Selkirk College Forestry class of 2009 is hosting a fundraiser for their year-end educational field trip. The event will promote awareness and encourage positive and creative discussion on current ecological, social, and economic issues. The night will kick off with a presentation entitled "The Path to Sustainability, the Path to Survival: Ecosystem-based Conservation Planning" by Herb Hammond (BSc, RPF), followed by a series of environmentally themed short films featuring 49 Megawatts, a film by Bryan Smith documenting the building of the Ashlu power project against local consensus under Bill 30. This event is sponsored by: KBS Radio & The Express Community Newspaper

Keys for the Soul & A Family Affair

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:30:00 -0700

2 Concerts, 1 Night . . . Join hundreds of others at the Capitol Theatre as we raise money for a worthy cause. Danielle Stack and Lisa Nelson will be performing in order to raise funds for Our Daily Bread, Nelson�s only hot lunch program. With advance tickets priced at $15.00 per adult, $10.00 per student, and $45.00 per family, you can�t afford to miss it. When asked about what to expect, Danielle said it was sure to impress all in attendance. �Come with extra socks cause they�re sure to be knocked off!� Performing a variety of originals and covers, Danielle has put together an evening of music, entitled �Keys For The Soul�, that is sure to blow you away and reach right to your soul. This set highlights Danielle�s ability to play numerous instruments including trombone, piano, and what some would call her take on a modern organ. Danielle has been featured during Gilles Parenteau�s Virtual Symphony both in Trail and in Nelson and was also one of the primary accompanists for Broadway Bound II and III. The second half of the show will bring you some of your favorite tunes and ones you�ve probably never heard before. Lisa is will impress you with her high energy, family-friendly rock show called �A Family Affair�. Lisa�s vocal stylings have been heard before at such events as Gilles Parenteau�s Virtual Symphony, Broadway Bound II and III, and at the Capitol Theatre during Selkirk College�s 20th Anniversary performance called �Come Together.� All money from the ticket sales will go directly towards the operational costs of Our Daily Bread. �We have had many businesses come alongside us to sponsor the costs of producing the show,� stated production manager, Dan Poirier, �including Mountain FM, the Nelson Star, High Terrain Helicopters, and more.� Our Daily Bread operates five days per week and offers its services to seniors, youth, single parents, and all other members of the community. It serves a hot lunch that costs approximately $3.00 per meal. Lisa expressed her excitement for the cause they are raising money for. �Our Daily Bread is a fantastic organization. They try to give a hand up to anyone who needs it.� For more information or if you would like to support this cause, call Dan Poirier at (250) 505-4770. Tickets for this night are available at the Capitol Theatre in person or by phone Tues-Fri from noon to 4:30pm (250) 352-6363.

Bob Wiseman plus TAIS Animation

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:30:00 -0700

You never quite know what you're going to get when you mix musical genius Bob Wiseman, a grand piano, and new adult animation from the Toronto Animated Image Society. Add the opening act of our own local klezmer band, Heavy Shtetl, and you've got a night to remember. We've got them all on this special night of Bob at FLIKS. Just to further freak you out, we're doing our usual Wednesday on a Tuesday. Beware of Bob. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office in person or by phone Tues-Fri 12-4:30 pm.

Best of the Fest Tour

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0700

A selection of award winning films from the 10th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is now on tour. These documentaries expose arctic explorers, crazy adventurers, and high-altitude survivors. The tour seeks to inspire its audiences to affect change in their world through the many creative and inspiring examples of those passionate individuals who are already active on this front. The celebrities of mountaineering, climbing, skiing and mountain biking are paired up with the back yard heroes and fringe personalities to bring people together and share in the adventure of life and living it! www.vimff.org Tickets are available at Capitol Theatre Adults $15 Students/Whitewater pass holders $10 The evening will exposes local and international talents connecting and fusing music, cinematography, culture, sports and the environment where it all takes place! To highlight a few, the feature film Journey of a Red Fridge was made by a Serbian film production duo dedicated to documenting film making on human rights and social justice around the world. Gobi follows two of the world's best freeride mountain bikers search for the ultimate riding experience in the Gobi Desert of China. The Production company Freeride Entertainment is located here in Nelson and produces cutting edge action sports films. Local independent filmmaker Carl Jacks, in association with the adventure/activist group The Endangered Creeks Expedition (ECE) will be presenting his award winning short film "Symbiosis". Symbiosis features exquisite footage from numerous! West Kootenay creeks being proposed for controversial independent power projects (IPPs). Guided by members of the ECE, a regional collective of kayakers creating awareness over numerous private power applications targeting our region, viewers are actively led down a selection of creeks and canyons special to residents of the West Kootenays. This evening of films coincides with the 10 000 voices take action day. There are at least 500 water license applications to produce new power by diverting BC�s creeks and rivers.� Today is the day to take action by calling, faxing or emailing the BC government to tell them to stop the privatization of our public resources and keep our power, water and jobs in BC. To see what you can do visit www.publicpowerbc.ca The evening will exposes local and international talents connecting and fusing music, cinematography, culture, sports and the environment where it all takes place! To highlight a few, the feature film Journey of a Red Fridge was made by a Serbian film production duo dedicated to documenting film making on human rights and social justice around the world. Gobi follows two of the world's best freeride mountain bikers search for the ultimate riding experience in the Gobi Desert of China. The Production company Freeride Entertainment is located here in Nelson and produces cutting edge action sports films. Local independent filmmaker Carl Jacks, in association with the adventure/activist group The Endangered Creeks Expedition (ECE) will be presenting his award winning short film "Symbiosis". Symbiosis features exquisite footage from numerous! West Kootenay creeks being proposed for controversial independent power projects (IPPs). Guided by members of the ECE, a regional collective of kayakers creating awareness over numerous private power applications targeting our region, viewers are actively led down a selection of creeks and canyons special to residents of the West Kootenays. This evening of films coincides with the 10 000 voices take action day. There are at least 500 water license applications to produce new power by diverting BC�s creeks and rivers.� Today is the day to take action by calling, faxing or emailing the BC government to tell them to stop the privatization of our public resources and keep our power, water and jobs in BC. To see what you can do visit www.publicpowerbc.ca Please come out and support this important organization along with local and international independent film makers! A selection from the following list will be shown: Arbitrary Winter Canada, 2008, 13 min Directed & Produced by Andrew Hardingham Arbitrary Winter offers an oddly humorous look into one Canadian snowboarder�s (Andrew Hardingham) season as he travels through Western Canada, Berlin, Austria and Switzerland on a quest to find the deepest powder and biggest cliffs. Gobi Canada, 2008, 4 min Directed by Jeremy Grant, Produced by Freeride Entertainment Two of the world's best freeride mountain bikers search for the ultimate riding experience in the Gobi Desert of China. Ice, Anarchy, and the Pursuit of Madness USA, 2008, 28 min Directed & Produced by Steve House Vince Anderson, Marko Prezelj, and Seve House make the first ascent of an unclimbed Karakoram giant: K7 West. Follow them as the trio climbs for three days and nearly misses the summit. Hand Cut USA, 2008, 27 min Directed & Produced by Nick Waggoner From the hand-fired railroad days in Revelstoke to the miners of Colorado's San Juan Mountains, Hand Cut blends old-timer wisdom with self-propelled, big mountain, lines from Alaska, British Columbia, and Colorado. Symbiosis Directed & Produced by Carl Jacks www.daintydeathy.com "Symbiosis" features exquisite footage from numerous West Kootenay creeks that are being proposed for controversial independent power projects (IPPs). Guided by members of the ECE, a regional collective of concerned kayakers raising awareness over hundreds of private power applications being filed throughout the province of British Columbia, viewers are led down a selection of creeks and canyons special to residents of the West Kootenay region. Feature Film: Journey of a Red Fridge Serbia, 2007, 52 min Directed & Produced by Lucian & Natasa Muntean www.lunamdocs.com Journey of a Red Fridge is a story of a 17-year-old boy named Hari Rai and his extraordinary journey through the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. Hari is a student. However, he also works as a porter so that he could pay for his tuition and cover his living expenses. Although very young, he already has three years of experience carrying loads up and down the mountain, mostly tourists' backpacks.

Charlie Brown

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Program Auditions

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:30:00 -0700

This year the Capitol Theatre's Summer Youth Program is producing Wille Wonka! The show is again being directed by the awesome team of Heather Shippit and Allison Girvan. Auditions take place on Monday March 30 from 4:30 to 9:00 pm at the Capitol Theatre. If you're 12 years and older and interested in auditioning please register at the Capitol Box Office by calling 250.352.6363 Rehearsals for the production get underway on Thursday July 2, and run Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00 pm. The program wraps up with the three performances on July 23, 24, 25. Tuition for the program is $275 plus GST.

FLIKS movie - TBA

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Details TBA.

The Marc Atkinson Trio IV

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Marc Atkinson is one of Canada's finest JUNO-nominated, Western Canadian award-winning musicians. He is the leader and composer of the internationally renowned Marc Atkinson Trio and co-founder, composer and performer in the acclaimed, The Bills. The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. Embracing a lifetime of musical influences, Marc and the Trio have just released their fourth CD, The Marc Atkinson Trio IV, praised as the finest yet. The compositions on this CD are punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive. The Trio, formed in 2000, has toured North America, England and Europe and has received standing ovations everywhere they perform from the Montreal Jazz Festival to the Vancouver International Folk Festival. "top-drawer picking... an inventive composer...a truly original voice." - Acoustic Guitar Magazine "They're outstanding for their vitality, exuberance, elegance & melodic strength, and for the joy these three fine musicians share... Atkinson is a daring & inventive acoustic guitarist� � Toronto Star Review

Friends of Green

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:30:00 -0700

This is a co-fundraiser for the West Kootenay Eco Society and Selkirk Music Program Graduate Kiesa Ellestad towards her continuing educational goals at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Tix available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office.

Northwest Guitar Festival - Schedule

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700

19th Northwest Guitar Festival Nelson, British Columbia April 16-18, 2009 The Northwest Guitar Festival was founded 19 years ago by James Reid, Professor of Guitar at the University of Idaho (Moscow) as a showcase for the finest classical guitarists in Northwestern US and Western Canada. Usually centred in larger cities (past Festival venues have included Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Spokane, Boise and Calgary) this fantastic 3 day event will be held this year in Nelson. The Festival celebrates the art and variety of the world of the classical guitar and includes concerts, classes, sound healing with the guitar, a youth showcase.and an international guitar competition. Morning events are held at the Nelson United Church, 601 Silica Street, afternoon and evening events at the Capitol Theatre, Victoria Street. Details: Feature concerts: April 16 7:30pm Celso Machado April 17 7:30pm Michael Partington April 18 7:30pm The Montreal Guitar Trio Each evening: $20 general $15 students/seniors. Festival Passes: $175 CDN Individual tickets and day passes are available at the Festival. Festival information is available from Festival coordinator Alan Rinehart: Phone: 250-352-3883 Email: alanrinehart@hotmail.com The Festival is supported in part by Columbia Basin Trust and CKCA. Thursday: United Church 9:00am registration 10:00am Dale Ketcheson 11:00am Clive Titmuss Noon Partington masterclass Capitol Theatre 1:45pm semi-finals 7:30pm Celso Machado Friday: United Church 9:00am masterclass 10:00am Paul Grove 11:00am Ralph Maier Noon James Reid and David Feingold Capitol Theatre 2:30pm Silk Road Music 3:30pm Celso Machado workshop 7:30pm Michael Partington Saturday: United Church 8:30am Youth Showcase 10:15am Sharon Carne sound healing workshop 12:15pm Michael Dias Capitol Theatre 2:30pm Competition Finals 7:30pm Montreal Guitar Trio

Semi-Final Competition

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:45:00 -0700

The Semi-Final competition of the Northwest Guitar Festival is a ticketed event. If you are interested in watching the competition, tickets are available in advance in person or by phone at the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Regular hours are noon-4:30pm Tuesday-Friday. For more info and a festival schedule, go back to our Calendar and click on the 'Northwest Guitar Festival' event. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Celso Machado

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:30:00 -0700

More info regarding the Northwest Guitar Festival TBA. 'Celso Machado took rhythm so far it eventually moved off the guitar altogether. He started out by doing mouth percussion (while he was playing everyone was looking all around for the invisible percussionist with the soft shaker) and ended up doing a kind of Roland Kirk virtuoso performance, simultaneously playing two different tropical birds and a thunderstorm. To do all these things at once demands, as Ellman said, amazing skills - skills that combine elements that in the U.S. are rarely found in the same band, let alone the same musician ...' - Tim Brooks, Review of New York Guitar Festivals Brazilian Guitar Marathon 'A one man compendium of Brazilian diversity who doubles as a guitarist and percussionist par excellence. Reminiscent of Bobby McFerrin, the multi-talented Machado finds an orchestra-full of ways to use his voice and makes percussion instruments of his entire body: cheeks, mouth, chest, hands and legs - not to mention the various parts of the microphone stand. Yet Machado also showed serious chops as a guitar player with an intricate, high speed solo in which he constantly altered the instruments tuning in mid-flight...' - Lawrence B. Johnson in a special to The Detroit News

Silk Road Music

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Advance tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office in person or by phone Tuesday-Friday noon-4:30pm. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Brazilian guitar workshop - Celso Machado

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:30:00 -0700

Advance tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office in person or by phone Tuesday-Friday noon-4:30pm. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more info and a festival schedule, go back to our Calendar and click on the 'Northwest Guitar Festival' event.

Michael Partington

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:30:00 -0700

More info regarding the Northwest Guitar Festival TBA. Michael Partington is one of the most engaging of the new generation of concert players. Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for his 'lyricism, intensity and clear technical command,' this award-winning British guitarist has performed internationally as a soloist and with ensemble to unanimous critical praise. Audiences are put at ease by his charming stage manner and captivated by his musical interpretations. His innate rhythmic understanding and sense for tonal colour combine to form some of the most memorable phrasing to be heard on the guitar. Mr. Partington has appeared throughout the USA, UK, Canada, Russia and Scandanavia in solo recital, with orchestra and in chamber ensembles. His North American appearances include the first solo guitar recital in Seattle�s Benaroya Hall, as well as Town Hall and Meany Theater in Seattle, Austin, Los Angeles, New Haven, Phoenix, Portland, Reno, San Francisco, Vancouver and many others. Concerts in England and Wales have included Blackheath Halls, the Royal College of Music, St. Martin-in-the-Fields and St. James�, Piccadilly in London; the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff; St. Mary in the Castle, Hastings; Bristol Music Club; Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth; Brewery Arts Centre, Kendall; Trinity Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells; Nottingham; Carlisle; Derby; and others. He has performed live on BBC Radio 3�s In Tune, BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Wales and Great Western Radio in the UK, as well as St. Paul Sunday on National Public Radio in the US, KUOW, KING FM, KZAZ, and KAOS in Washington, JPR in Oregon, KUT in Texas, and cable television in California, Montana and Washington. An advocate of new music, he has commissioned and premiered works by Stephen Goss, Bryan Johanson, Toshio Hosokawa, Angelo Gilardino, Tom Baker, Kevin Callahan and others. He is a frequent performer and teacher at festivals, including the Guitar Foundation of America Festival, Llantilio Crossenny Festival, Portland Guitar Festival, Northwest Guitar Festival, Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, Cascadia Festival and Chelan Bach Fest. He has also performed with Orchestra Seattle, Seattle Chamber Players, Seattle Creative Orchestra, Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Rainier Symphony, Portland State University Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Chorale, Seattle Choral Company, and flutist Paul Taub in the duo Dinamici. Mr. Partington is frequently invited to adjudicate or sit on the jury for local, national and international competitions in the US and Canada, including the Guitar Foundation of America competition, the National finals for the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals, the Music Teachers of North America national finals and the Portland Guitar Competition. His recordings are available on the Rosewood Recordings, Present Sounds and Cadenza Music labels. He currently lives in Seattle where he is director of the Guitar Program at the University of Washington.

Competition Finals

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Montreal Guitar Trio

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:30:00 -0700

More info regarding the Northwest Guitar Festival TBA. Described by the CBC as 'the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada', the MG3 has quickly established itself as a force of rejuvenation and cross-pollenization between various musical forms. Marrying passionate virtuosity with a stealthy sense of humour, guitarists Glenn Lévesque, Marc Morin and Sébastien Dufour at once charmed the ears of seasoned critics and captured the hearts of their (now ever-expanding) audiences. The Trio's eclectic, energetic music takes listeners on a journey through the world's many cultures � from the mysterious, exotic melodies of India to the hot rhythms of South America, Spain, the Balkans, the Orient and traditional Quebec and... Holywood. Since it was founded at University of Montréal in 1998, the MG3 has given hundreds of concerts in North America and Europe, many of which have been recorded and broadcast by national networks such as CBC, BRAVO, Radio-France, the Romanian National Television and Société Radio-Canada. Its 2002 concert, entitled 'The Heat of the Day', and performed in Montreal, was nominated for Concert of the Year (Jazz and World Music) at the prestigious Prix Opus 2002, celebrating musical excellence in Quebec. This concert launched the Trio's second album, Garam Masala, which was also nominated for Disk of the Year (J&WM). Their 3rd CD has been released in Fall 2006.

Derek Edwards - The Other Shoe Drops

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Derek Edwards� new one-man show, The Other Shoe Drops, is a riotously funny 90-minute �unguarded moment� with a Canadian comic icon. With his unique curve ball delivery and inimitable quirky perspective, Edwards probes the Myth of Maturity ... peeling back the carpet/facade of Adult Behaviour to reveal the perfectly good hardwood floor of truth and belly laughs. A 12-year vet of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the only Canadian to win the prestigious Vail, Colorado, Invitational Comedy Competition, Edwards is universally considered to be among the top comics in the country. Certainly his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he�s a four-time nominee and recent winner of Best Standup Comic - Canadian Comedy Awards, and by his Gemini nomination for Best Performance In A Comedy. Edwards� gentle brand of humour, delivered with ever-increasing incredulity as he delves into the oddities of everyday situations, has been showcased on A&E�s Comedy Hits the Road, CTV�s Comedy Now, CBC TV�s Comics (garnering him another Gemini nomination for best comedy) and CBC Radio�s Madly Off In All Directions. He was also a regular guest on the Red Green Show. For more info, pics & comedy clips, visit www.shantero.com.

Summer of My Amazing Luck

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Very unlucky things have happened to Lucy. She lost her mom and to fill the void she got pregnant. Now she's in the Have-A-Life (better known as Half-a-Life) welfare housing for single mothers - but she thinks her luck's about to turn. Leaving their ratfink neighbours behind, Lucy and her friend Lish load the kids into a beat-up van for a hair- brained, hilarious and heartwarming journey. 'Luck' is a play about love, generosity and wishful thinking - it's also a cutting and comical look at 'having a life' below the poverty line. Established in 1992, shameless hussy productions is a company of self-producing theatre, music, film and visual artists. Since 1995 the company has had more than 400 performances- 110 of which have toured locally and in North America. "Summer is consistently laugh-out-loud funny." - The Westender "Shameless hussy's mission is 'telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world.' Mission accomplished, hussies. This one definitely rocks." - The Vancouver Province

Symphony of the Kootenays with Guest Jasper Wood

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The virtuosity of Jasper Wood, the melodies Max Bruch's Concerto in G Minor, and the spirit of the orchestra combine under the passionate direction of guest conductor, John van Deursen.

Ache Brasil

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Ache Brasil fuses music, dance, and the martial art of Capoeira into a dynamic, colorful, high-energy performance. The group has proven to be one of the most popular touring acts in Western Canada and has played to enthusiastic audiences to critical acclaim from Toronto to Whitehorse. Through a rare combination of authenticity and excellence unmatched in North America, the company presents high quality performances that exemplify Brazil's rich cultural heritage. With an extensive repertoire that allows for high versatility, Ache Brasil has performed at festivals, concert halls, corporate events, and in front of over 4,000 school audiences.

Dance Umbrella Showcase

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:00:00 -0700

The Dance Umbrella's annual showcase features the many students that participate in classes throughout the year at the Dance Umbrella studio. From ballet to hip-hop, these performances are always packed with a full range of ages and styles. Tickets are now available for $10 at the Capitol Theatre box office Tues-Fri, 12-4:30 pm in person or by phone.

Dance Umbrella Showcase

Fri, 08 May 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Dance Umbrella Showcase

Sat, 09 May 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Dance Umbrella Showcase

Sat, 09 May 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Red Bull RAMPAGE: The Evolution

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:00:00 -0700

An evening of mountain bike presentations, slideshows, stories, contests, teasers etc. Suitable for ALL!

LVR 2009 Grad Talent Show

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:30:00 -0700

The 2009 L V Rogers Talent Show is an annual fundraiser coordinated by the Grad students. It showcases the talent of students in all grades that attend L V Rogers. There will also be door prizes and a student art show. Funds help pay for the Grand March, decorations, venues and the prom, creating many wonderful memories for our children and families. Come out and support the Grads of �09 and have a great time. Tickets are $12.00 at the Capitol Theatre box office, 250-352-6363.

Scarlet Rose Revue 'Dream'

Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Starring Scarlet Mary Rose and her neo-vaudevillian revue. Guest starring Miss Quincy. More info TBA.

Mostly Shakespeare

Sat, 16 May 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Fundraiser + Shakespeare = "Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie" This year's "Mostly Shakespeare" Fundraiser is a take on the classic �Romeo and Juliet�. This annual event gives our local junior and secondary drama students an opportunity to showcase their intensive explorations of The Bard. "O happy dagger!" Love... Love... Love.... teenagers, passion. betrayal... romance and more love! "A plague on both your houses" Watch a condensed version of R&J performed as a co-production of the two different high schools, LV Rogers and Mt. Sentinel . . . both alike in dignity. "So wise so young, they say do never live long" In addition, enjoy Trafalgar students as they try to cram the whole play into fifteen minutes. "Was ever woman in this humour woo'd?" Finally, laugh out loud as some senior actors try to turn this tragedy into comedy in an original script. "All the world's a stage" A fun filled evening brought to you by all the high school drama programs who want to give back to their community! "When shall we three meet again . . .?"

Allegro Dance Theatre

Fri, 22 May 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Allegro Dance Theatre promises to treat your senses tickle your funny bone with an exciting union of music and dance. This show is appealing to everyone. Allegro Dance Theatre is comprised of talented dancers from the Nelson area, under the direction of Lynette Lightfoot.

Allegro Dance Theatre

Sat, 23 May 2009 19:30:00 -0700

'Necessities of Life'

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Canada's entry to the 2008 Oscars and one of the most talked about films in the Vancouver Film Fest lineups. It's the beginning of the 1950s and Tivii, an Inuit hunter, is flown to a Quebec sanatorium to be treated for tuberculosis. Weak, unable to communicate or to understand others, and far from his loved ones, Tivii decides to give up and to give in to death. His nurse, Carole, however, understanding Tivii's desolation, refuses to let him slip away and arranges for a young Inuit named Kaki, to be transferred to his sanatorium. Kaki knows white society well and helps Tivii decode his situation. Tivii's pride and will to live are further helped by his teaching Kaki about the ways of their land and of the Inuit people. "(In this)Finely wrought drama Natar Ungalaaq of "The Fast Runner" stars as a stricken man yanked from his isolated home terrain to a Quebec City hospital, where he experiences both profound culture shock and some barrier-transcending human connections. A model of delicate emotional restraint, the handsome pic earns its many lump-in-throat moments�. -Dennis Harvey, Variety. Rated PG, runtime 102 minutes

3rd Annual Garage Sale

Sat, 30 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700

It's that time of year again! Once again we are opening our big back door in the alley and selling some fantastic clothes out of the Norma Vecchio Costume Department. This year the Garage Sale falls on a Saturday and starts before noon! Come around to the back of the theatre for access to the biggest closet in town . . .

Selkirk Independent Digital Film

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0700

More info TBA.

WATER II

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0700

More details TBA

'Act of God'

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:30:00 -0700

IS it an accident? or is it an ACT OF GOD? Jennifer Baichwal�s (MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES) new documentary ACT OF GOD is a mesmerizing examination of the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning. The film lives in the place where the facts of electrical differential meet the human need to find a deeper meaning behind the apparently random and destructive act of being struck by lightning . This film opened HOT DOCs and is receiving rave reviews...poetic, inspiring and visceral.

Reel Paddling Film Festival

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0700

A series of kayaking and canoeing films. For more info go to www.reelpaddlingfilmfestival.com

Company Jump - Andrews Sisters Tribute

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Marc Emery's Farewell Canada Tour

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Educators for Sensible Drug Policy (EFSDP) www.efsdp.org Marc Emery will be visiting Nelson this summer. The "Marc Emery Farewell Canada Tour Summer 2009" is Marc's chance to take a final speaking tour across Canada before he is sent to prison in the United States. His message is "Canadians need to know ending prohibition is the most valuable political act of our time." Marc Emery has been known as a book seller and activist in Canada for 30 years, fighting against censorship laws and other social issues long before he became a drug law reform activist. He has been a media figure for 20 years with regards to marijuana and drug law reform. The "Prince of Pot" is very well-known to Canadian, American and international news media organizations. Emery's Farewell Canada speaking tour finishes its run in August, after which Emery is expected to turn himself in to authorities in Seattle. However, Marc Emery has never, ever stopped fighting for what he believes, and is never at a loss for words. Come out and listen to his story. It will be an interesting evening of "food for thought". Time: 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Closed for Holidays

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:30:00 -0700

The Theatre will be closed for two weeks during this quiet period. Season Brochures will show up in mailboxes starting at the beginning of September. Our Season will Launch on Tuesday, Sept 8th. Ticket sales will be limited to Season Renewals in person or by phone during regular Box Office hours until Sept 29th. Single ticket sales will commence ONLINE on Saturday, Sept 26th, and in person/by phone at the Box Office on Sept 29th. See you in the Fall!!

Theatre open after Holidays

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

We're back in the Box Office and preparing for the Season launch next week! Our Season will Launch on Tuesday, Sept 8th. Ticket sales will be limited to Season Renewals in person or by phone during regular Box Office hours until Sept 29th. Single ticket sales will commence ONLINE on Saturday, Sept 26th, and in person/by phone at the Box Office on Sept 29th. See you at the Theatre!!

Capitol Theatre Season Launch!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

It's that time of year again! The 2009-10 Capitol Theatre Season brochure will be arriving in your mailbox TODAY! Short version: Sep 8: Season Launch Season ticket renewals ONLY in person/by phone via the Box Office. Sep 25: Any unclaimed season seats released. Sep 26: Single season shows up for sale & AVAILABLE ONLINE! Long version: Capitol Theatre Season ticket holders can renew their seats starting Tuesday, September 8th at the Box Office ONLY, in person or by phone through until September 26th, after which time any unlclaimed season seats will be released. If you would like to purchase tickets for a single Capitol Nights show (not a season package), they will be available ONLINE starting on Saturday, September 26th, and in person/by phone at the theatre Box Office on Tuesday, September 29th at Noon. See you at the Theatre!!

Beatlemania On Tour

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Showtime invites you "across the universe" on a "magical mystery tour" exploring the Beatle's "revolution" in popular music and culture. Employing authentic "Beatle" instruments, amplifiers, and costumes, coupled with faithful renditions of your favorite Beatle classics "The Beatles Experience" recreates the spirit of the "Fab Four" in ways that have audiences raving about them� Eight days a week Musically, no detail is overlooked to re-create the true sound and excitement of The Beatles, with every song performed totally live and in its original key. Visually, the presentation is as close to the real thing as you can imagine... Close your eyes, could it really be them? Quality stage outfits range from the early Cavern days through to Beatle mania Tickets now available online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

KLH Foundation presents JUSTIN HINES

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation proudly presents� JUSTIN HINES Chase silver, and you know you�ll catch gold. These words of wisdom planted in the lyrics of the title track of Justin Hines� remarkable new album Chasing Silver reveal the philosophical profundity that the singer and songwriter from Newmarket, Ontario weaves into his magical melodies. 'I always try to write something relatively meaningful,' Hines admits. 'For me it has to saying something and not just be ear candy.' Blessed with a slightly graveled tenor voice, reminiscent of a hybrid Jim Croce and Cat Stevens, and an articulately poetic eloquence that shines in such songs as the first single, the thoughtful 'Say What You Will', the strident 'Courage (Come Out To Play)' and the autobiographical 'The Troubadour', Hines is definitely not spouting ear candy. 'Writing�s a weird thing,' Hines concedes. 'You�re writing for yourself, but you�re also writing for other people without even knowing it. So it�s kind of a strange thing in that sense. But if the singer and songwriter comes from a place of sincerity and honestly, I think people can connect and resonate with that. I think my goal ultimately is to be that kind of artist.' Wheelchair-bound due to a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen Syndrome, Hines has never restricted or abandoned his goals to pursue the best that life has to offer. Even the whirlwind that occupied his life shortly after the release of 'Sides' -- and the success of his radio hit 'Wish You Well' -- found him traveling to destinations that he never dreamed were possible, as he touched and inspired people in China, Dubai, Scotland, the Persian Gulf and all across Canada with his music , his optimism and his outlook. 'For most of my life, I�ve been relatively home based. I didn�t branch out too much as a kid because of my physical situation, and now that I�ve got to see the world a little bit more, it�s certainly shaped my perspective somewhat. You go to places like Dubai and China and you see the differences, but you also see the similarities in all of us, the humanity in people. That�s actually been the greatest thing about traveling: understanding people from faraway places and coming to the conclusion that we�re really not all that different at all.' As extraordinary as he is as a songwriter and performer, Justin Hines is just an ordinary guy. He�s a meat-and-potatoes man who enjoys a good vintage board game, loves basketball, hockey and WWE wrestling. His aspirations for those who take the time to appreciate Chasing Silver are equally simple: enjoy it at face value. 'I would just hope that people take something meaningful and positive from listening to it � even if they don�t necessarily like it,' says Hines, who will be performing at the Capitol Theatre on September 9th. 'As long as they feel something, I�m happy and I feel I�ve done my job.' Proceeds from this event will be directed to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation CT scanner fund . . . Let�s make it happen!

IMTV Live from the Capitol Theatre

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0700

IMTV is turning the spotlight on the blooming underground film, music, and arts culture of this region. An independent music and arts, Internet television show that is broadcast from the Kootenay community to the world, Shot live and on location from the Capitol Theatre, the show features music, entertainment news, visual arts, comedy, in-depth interviews, audience involvement and a showcase of short films made locally. Jenna Raider, one of Nelson, B.C.�s resident loud mouths, and a well-known Kootenay character, hosts this dynamic, magazine style show that gets down and personal with the talent of the region and beyond. Expect lots of musical filler from the hardest working DJ in the biz, Mr Smith, as he keeps the show moving with his scratchin� and mixin�. Come join us, IMTV LIVE! http://www.unitynetwork.ca **PG13** **Parental Guidance Advised: Theme/content may not be suitable for children.

Scarlet Rose Revue

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Saturday night, September 12th at the Capitol Theatre, the latest episode of The Scarlet Rose Revue - a neo-vaudevillian variety show. Starring the lovely and talented Miss Scarlet Mary Rose, this evenings revelry will explore the beauty of words through lyrics, poetry, prose and movement. Guest starring the muti-talented goddess, Gemma-Luna who will share her gifts of song and Gisto of Wassabi Collective fame, who is debuting his new solo album. Special appearances with Samuel of the Coconut Lounge Poetry Slam, plus many other delightful characters to amuse you. Tickets available ONLINE or at the Box Office.

Christmas Pantomime Auditions

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Auditions for this year's annual Christmas Pantomime are as scheduled: Children 13 and under WITH PARENT 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Actors 14 and over starting at 1:30 pm. Come prepared to learn a song! This year's production is "The Emperor's New Clothes" Principal Roles: Emperor Empress Their Son Nelly (Dame) Norman (Dame's husband) Fettuccini (Villan) Warp and Weft (Henchmen) Archie (Narrator) Violet (Lady in waiting) Rodney (Private Secretary) Cook Maid Butler PM Jack Goldilocks Pixie 4 Fairies The Nimby Children (6)

An Evening with Barney Bentall and Kevin Fox

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0700

We're celebrating the launch of the 09-10 Capitol Night Season with a relaxing evening of two Canadian musicians. Barney Bentall: During the 1990s, Barney Bentall's music was a staple on the radio. With two platinum and four gold CDs, a Juno Award and a string of top ten singles to his credit, Barney Bentall and his band The Legendary Hearts were renowned for their take-no-prisoners standing-room-only live shows. Barney's latest CD "Inside Passage" is slated for release September 1st. Kevin Fox: Halifax native Kevin Fox is a revered multi-instrumentalist, arranger/composer and recording artist. Kevin returns to his exceptional talents as a singer-songwriter with the much-anticipated release of Songs for Cello and Voice. Combining his signature instrument, which he skillfully bows, plucks, taps and loops, with his charismatic voice, Kevin creates a tuneful and captivating musical tapestry of cello-driven folk/pop. Having composed arrangements for the likes of Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) and Kathleen Edwards, recorded with artists as diverse as Raine Maida and Celine Dion, and toured and performed with musicians ranging from Chantal Kreviazuk to Tom Cochrane, Kevin is ready to step from side-stage back into the spotlight. www.kevinfox.ca The Capitol Theatre's Season officially launches on Tuesday, September 8th at which time you will be able to renew your Season Seats. Ticket sales will be limited to Season Renewals until September 29th. Season Renewals can only be completed in person or by phone via the Box Office Tuesday to Friday, Noon � 4:30 pm. Single ticket sales will commence ONLINE on Saturday, September 26th, and in person/by phone at the Box Office on September 29th. Our 2009-10 Season Brochure will be in your mailbox starting September 8th!! See you in the Fall!!

Prairie Oyster

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The recently inducted Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Group, Prairie Oyster comes to Nelson! This is an opportunity to see this legendary band perform at the Capitol Theatre - the first time back in Nelson in over ten years. Prairie Oyster was officially inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in September 2008 at CCMA ceremonies in Winnipeg. This September they are embarking on a "Hall of Fame Tour" to a number of western Canadian communities bringing with them their unique sound and a concert filled with all of their hit tunes that stretch back over three decades. The band covers more bases than baseball, incorporating traditional country, western, swing, folk, bluegrass, a hint of jazz, blues, and even some gospel flavours, with graceful ease. Prairie Oyster has never been swayed by prevailing music trends, and their never wavering musical integrity helps account for both their longevity and the deep affection with which they are received by country roots music lovers across Canada and beyond. Prairie Oyster has amassed a series of huge radio hits, has tallied 6 Juno Awards, 11 Canadian Country Music Awards, and 14 RPM Big Country Awards. All of these accolades and multiplatinum album sales has solidified Prairie Oyster's reputation as Canada's premier roots music ensemble and has propelled them into the CCMA Hall of Fame. Prairie Oyster consists of: Russel deCarle (lead vocals and bass), Keith Glass (guitar), Dennis Delorne (pedal steel), John P. Allen (fiddle), and Joan Besen (keyboard). Tickets are available at the Box Office or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Astrology, The Great Alignment & 12/21/2012

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Learn about the Holistic Universe, the background reality of and crosscultural overview of Astrology, the long-term and current planetary cycles to the end of the Mayan Calendar in 2012 and beyond. Understand the Precessional Cycle - the Great Year, the Ages such as of Aquarius & more� Be more aware of the current situation of evolutionary, spiritual and social change that humanity is experiencing. Tune-in, prepare and positively contribute to these major, dynamic changes as a co-creative, spiritual being. Michael O�Connor is a full-time professional Astrologer with an international clientele. He has 25 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related psychological and spiritual modalities, over 16 years of full-time practice. Readings offered in-person or by phone. Check out Michael�s FREE popular horoscope columns http://www.sunstarastrology.com & subscribe to his FREE monthly New Moon Newsletter. sunstarastrology@gmail.com

FLIKS movie - www.fliks.ca for details

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:30:00 -0700

See http://www.fliks.ca for details

'Neverland'

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Absinthe Films presents Neverland in 16mm HD. Neverland is a state of mind, a mountain pushed up from the ground by imagination. Anyone can go but most people have trouble with the simple directions: Follow your dreams. This winter Absinthe dropped down the rabbit hole to explore this elusive place and brought back some mind bending tales and a pocketful of surprises. Travis Rice, Dan Brisse, Bode Merrill, Nicolas Müller, Sylvain Bourbousson, JP Solberg, Romain deMarchi, DCP, Marc Frank Montoya, Annie Boulanger, Marie-France Roy, Jules Reymond, Wille Yli-Luoma, Cale Zima, Phil Damianakes, Wolfgang Nyvelt, Kevin Pearce, Eero Ettala, Gigi Rüf and the rest of the Lost Boys continued down the road less traveled and explored some new possibilities during a winter that saw the progression of snowboarding take some giant strides. This place has everything..... come on, I show you. Sphere of Influence Tour The boys from Absinthe, with a little help from their friends and snowboarding family, will criss-cross the US, Canada and Europe screening the new project by Justin Hostynek, Patrick Armbruster & company. The SOI tour takes an environmentally responsible approach to bringing the anticipation of winter to art house theaters around the globe. Absinthe will tour North America and Europe to spread awareness of environmental issues important to all snowboarders and will donate $2 of every ticket sold to support non-profit social and environmental organizations. Everyone is asked to do their part to reduce our carbon footprint and help the cause by using alternate transport to these events- walk, bike, skate, hop the train or carpool- it matters to us all. http://www.absinthe-films.com/

HELLO BABY II: The Baby Strikes Back

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

HELLO BABY II: The Baby Strikes Back! An instructional lecture examining the challenges of parenthood in these, our modern times. Includes important insights into how to avoid losing perspective and not feel like your life has been TOTALLY SUBSUMED by tiny creatures that are totally dependent on you and how to maintain some semblance of a working relationship through sleepless nights, a two year old with a god complex, diaper rash, and trying to negotiate the narrow aisles of a store with a double wide stroller on 3 hours sleep. FUN! Featuring new songs including: 'No, You Can't Have A Cell Phone, You're Three Years Old.' 'I Had a Life Where Did It Go' 'They Said it Was Worth It' 'Sex, Ever Again?' and 'I Love Children I Love Children I Love Children Even My Own.' Please Note: The material in this show is not at all based on the personal experiences of the writer/performer. No, really, it's not. No, really.

HELLO BABY II: The Baby Strikes Back

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

The Bigg Show

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Our first of five shows from our Capitol Kids Series for the season! It's comical storytelling. Masterful mime. Compelling music and hilarious puppetry. Quite simply, Trent Arterberry's Think Bigg is something kids love - and adults won't want to miss! Arterberry fills the stage with a collection of intriguing characters. Roboman discovers the extraordinary reaches of his own body. Scuba Dude fends off sharks in a slow-motion undersea adventure. The three-foot-tall human puppet, Mr. Bigg, dances to a dizzying medley of musical styles Through it all, Arterberry's remarkable physical skills and irrepressible playfulness provide drama, comedy, subtle lessons and outrageous fun. http://www.trentshow.com Tickets are available at the Box Office or ONLINE through our website. If you would like to purchase a Full Series of 4 or more Capitol Kids shows ($10 per ticket), please contact the Box Office directly.

FLIKS movie - www.fliks.ca for details

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:30:00 -0700

See http://www.fliks.ca for details

Charlie Russell - Edge of Eden Film Presentation

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

The grizzly bear is considered by many to be the most dangerous animal in the world. But Charlie Russel believes that grizzlies are a product of the treatment they have received from man and that our fear of them is self perpetuating. We make them dangerous by what we do to them. For ten years, Russell rescued orphaned cubs from squalid Russian zoos and released them into a wonderful sanctuary at the tip of the Kamchatka peninsula. Becoming their surrogate mother, he struggled to teach them everything they needed to survive a life in the wild. This documentary will show the grizzly bear as you have never seen it before. For more information about Charlie Russell and the Cloudline Coexistence Bear Fund visit: http://www.cloudline.org Tickets are available at the Box Office or online.

Singer Songwriter Night

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Singer Songwriter Night Two Events, One Night Steve Poltz 'Traveling' Steve Poltz is impossible to pin down. Canadian born and based in Southern California, he is one of North America's most gifted and prolific songwriters. A founding member of the indie rock band The Rugburns, Poltz co-wrote the song You Were Meant for Me with Jewel, one of the longest running songs in the history of the Billboard Top 100. Neil Young himself has remarked that he counts Poltz�s record Answering Machine, consisting entirely of 45-second songs for his outgoing answering machine message, among his favorite albums. On his new album Traveling Poltz delivers his finest work to date firmly establishing himself as one of the most accomplished songwriters of our time. http://www.poltz.com "Steve Poltz is making the best music of his life." - San Diego Union-Tribune �Steve Poltz was born to be a singer-songwriter.� - Beach and Bay Press, San Diego Little Miss Higgins 'Junction City' Little Miss Higgins was born in southern Alberta and raised in Independence, Kansas. As a young girl she began her love of music by carving her name into the mini grand piano that her father brought home from a local saloon. Her country blues album Junction City was nominated for Blues Album of the Year at the 2008 Juno Awards. This petite 5� 2� singer/guitarist also recently won the Favourite Blues Artist/Group or Duo of the Year at the Canadian Music Industry�s 8th Annual Indies Awards. Junction City has been nominated for the 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards under Outstanding Blues Recording. http://www.littlemisshiggins.com �I love her selection of material, old school vintage sound and her enthusiasm. She has the respect of and holds her own with veterans twice her age�. - Holger Petersen � CBC Radio �truly impressive guitar skills and a show-stopping voice." - The Cape Breton Post

Climate Wars - Gwynne Dyer

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Public lecture: Canadian journalist, broadcaster and author on international affairs Gwynne Dyer's talk is based on his CBC "IDEAS" series and book "Climate Wars" dealing with geopolitical implications of large scale climate change. Tix available online. (Not suitable for young children)

FLIKS movie - www.fliks.ca for details

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:30:00 -0700

See http://www.fliks.ca for details

Quartango

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Virtuosity, musicality, elegance, sensuality and humor: Quartango¹s music evokes deep emotions - even after 25 years! Comprising four highly accomplished musicians, bound by their shared passion for the tango and driven by an unceasing desire to make a close connection with their audience, Quartango offers a performance filled with subtle nuances and a blend of colors that reflects both the classics and modernity and the effervescence of the milonga. Quartango¹s vast repertoire is characterized by refined musical arrangements, full of energy, the majority of which are the creations of pianist Richard Hunt. While these arrangements explore Astor Piazzolla¹s tango nuevo, they also include hints of the classics, jazz and Celtic music that are as subtle as they are unexpected. Quartango sheds new light on the music of the tango, elevating it to an international level. El Fuego - New CD and new show, El Fuego takes tango in new directions, with impeccable arrangements and a dose of humour, woven together by the elegant interplay of ensemble playing at its best. Let Quartango set your senses on fire!

A Night At The Fringe

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

We had such a good time last year when we introduced this "two shows in one night" concept, that we have come back to it this year. Bessie Wapp - 'Hello I Must Be Going' The multi-talented Bessie Wapp astounds audiences with seamless character transformations in this fascinating story of four generations of Jewish Lithuanian women who dared to stand up in the midst of persecution and terror. Wapp was Artist in Residence at Nelson's Oxygen Art Centre where she co-created Hello, I Must Be Going based on the real-life experiences of her family who dealt with war firsthand. Equal parts humour and pathos this one-woman show is not to be missed. A two-time Jessie nominated actor, designer, stilt performer and former co-artistic director for Mortal Coil, Wapp has worked with a variety of theatre companies and also sang with the Eastern European vocal ensemble Zeellia. http://www.twinfishtheatre.ca �An exceptional production� astonishing transformations� keen observations� hilarious recollections� Bravo!� � Stephanie Dawson, Nelson Daily News Susanna Hamnett - 'Nearly Lear' What if the great and tragic story of King Lear was told by the King�s closest companion � his own Fool? Susanna Hamnett�s 'Nearly Lear', is seen through the eyes of Lear�s devoted clown, Norris. The story is not only poignant and tragic, but also mischievous, tender and achingly funny. Nearly Lear confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play �should� be and uses exuberant storytelling, music, film and of course Shakespeare�s rich poetic text to take its audience firmly into the heart of this great story. Susanna Hamnett, is an actor, clown and artist-educator who has worked across England, Europe and Canada. Her passion for Shakespeare and Clown, together with her skill as a performer, make Nearly Lear relevant and inspiring both for students not yet acquainted with Shakespeare as well as for those studying his plays in depth � and for everyone in between! http//www.susannahamnett.com �Susanna Hamnett has the true clown instinct.�- Theatre Week (U.S.)

Nearly Lear

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0700

The second of five Capitol Kids presentation this season! "Nearly Lear" is seen through the eyes of Lear�s devoted clown, Norris. The story is not only poignant and tragic, but also mischievous, tender and achingly funny. The play confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play �should� be and uses exuberant storytelling, music, film and of course Shakespeare�s rich poetic text to take its audience firmly into the heart of this great story. http://www.susannahamnett.com Tickets are available at the Box Office or ONLINE through our website. If you would like to purchase a Full Series of 4 or more Capitol Kids shows ($10 per ticket), please contact the Box Office directly.

ELVIS ELVIS ELVIS

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Elvis Presley last performed in Canada on August 31st, 1957 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver� He�ll rise from the dead three times at the Capitol Theatre on October 28th. The resurrections will come in the form of three of the best Elvis impersonators on the planet. Donny Edwards, Daylin James and Greg Miller each play a different stage of the King�s career in the world-famous tribute concert� Elvis, Elvis, Elvis. Check them out for yourself� Donny Edwards at www.donnyedwardslive.com Daylin James at www.thecomebackking.com Greg Miller at www.elvisinvegas.net Tickets available ONLINE at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or in person/by phone at the Box Office.

"Signatures" a Sweetgrass Productions film

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

From the orange and gold of fall to the pink cherry blossoms of spring, 'Signatures' follows an entire winter deep in the hardwoods of Hokkaido, Japan. Deliciously deep January Blower to April corn, we bring you a film about expression, and the art of riding on snow. Every turn has a personality, and every personality has it's own unique style: the air, the smear, the spin, the grab, the laid out cutback carve. Shot in HD, 'Signatures' is 100% human powered riding in all snow-sliding styles: board, no-board, ski and drop-knee. Tickets available starting September 20th in person/by phone at the Box Office or ONLINE at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Yes! There are tickets still available! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. We are thrilled to screen the time-honoured tradition of Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night! So come up to the lab and see what's on the slab. I see you shiver with antici... pation. Dress up, sing along and bring a flashlight (no open flame please!). . . . At the late-night, double-feature picture show Two shows! 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm! Hot patootie, bless my soul! I really love that rock n' roll! Tickets available at the Box Office or online. Come along. The Master doesn't like to be kept waiting. This movie is rated R for: Sex and Nudity, Violence and Gore, Profanity, Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking, and Frightening/Intense Scenes.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0700

Nelson Choral Society and the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra perform Handel's magnificent and much-loved oratorio. Soloists are Noemi Kiss (fitting us into her European concert tour), Audrey Bisset, David Herbison and David Stewart. Kathleen Neudorf conducts the Nelson Choral Society, with Wendy Herbison leading the orchestra. Hallelujah! More details TBA.

Handel's MESSIAH

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Benefit for Haiti

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:30:00 -0700

More info TBA.

Warren Miller's 'DYNASTY'

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Narrated by Jonny Moseley, DYNASTY showcases fresh footage and vintage clips to celebrate 60 years of Warren Miller Ski Films.

LVR Dance 'Movement'

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0700

On January 14th and 15th, LV Rogers Secondary School will put on its second dance showcase, Movement, featuring the school�s dance classes, Dance Academy and Dance Company. For four months students have been working with their teacher, Ms. MacMillan, to learn, polish, and finally perform dances for an audience. Movement will also feature choreography by talented up and coming student artists. The Dance Academy and regular classes, comprised of students in grades nine through twelve, attend classes four days weekly and train in ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop. Beyond technique, dance education at LVR includes developing a theoretical base in dance history, literacy, health, anatomy, careers related to dance and choreography. Dance classes have been offered since the spring of 2001 through the Kootenay Lake School District. Six years ago, under Carl Repp�s leadership, the Dance Academy was created at Trafalgar Middle School. Since it�s inception the Dance Academy�s goal has not only been to improve the students� technique base, but also to expand students� background and knowledge of dance beyond the Kootenays. Dancers Dancing, Ballet Kelowna, Ballet Jorgen, Ballet BC, Move the Company, are only some of the dance professionals who have graced the program over the past several years. Students have also had the opportunity to travel, attend performances in Vancouver, view dance classes in action at SFU, meet with faculty and take classes from some of the best of the industry. Several students have gone on to pursue their love of dance at prestigious studios provincially, nationally, and in a couple of cases, internationally. This year the program successfully added an off-timetable performance based ensemble course titled, �Dance Company.� In their first competition in November the girls faced some tough provincial competition and placed three points short of first in their category. While the experience gained through competition was invaluable it was the performance of, � So You Think You Can Dance,� that was truly the trip highlight. As the show nears, excitement mounts and the studio is buzzing with enthusiasm and hard work. Plenty of students are pitching in and working together to fundraise, advertise, and organize the best show possible. From ballet to hip-hop, Movement, is a diverse and entertaining showcase focused on social and global issues. The show is certain to be full of passion, hard work and Movement of all kinds. MacMillan and her dancers believe in Dance: to move one�s body mind and soul. Tickets are now on sale online and at the Capitol Theatre�s Box office. 250-352-6363. $10.00 per adult, $7.00 per student and children under 6 are free. There will also be a toonie matinee open to students and the general public January 15th beginning at 12:45 pm. Come out and support this program as it endeavors to move forward to even bigger, better and brighter goals! This article was co-written by Nicole Brewer and Carley Bennett. Nicole is a LV Rogers Dance Academy graduate who is pursing her love of writing and journalism at Ryerson University. This is Carley�s second year with the Dance Academy and she quickly becoming a vibrant and dedicated performer and artist.

LVR Dance 'Movement'

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0700

CIRCO de TEATRO

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Jude Davison � �Circo de Teatro� Circo de Teatro is local musician and composer Jude Davison's latest CD release, and a unique return to a full-on artist album. Inspired by the book, 'Water For Elephants' Circo de Teatro is a truly unique sounding album that borrows and combines sounds from Americana, Roots, R&B, Dixieland and Mexican Mariachi music, and forges this with the story and theme of a traveling circus. In a Tom Waits-esque manner the music brings to life the sights and sounds of a circus as well as many of its characters � the misfits, the freaks, the performers, who make their life working on a traveling show. Utilizing a 10 piece band of some of Nelson�s finest and most seasoned musicians (Bessie Wapp, Sydney Gailbraith, Craig Korth, Tim Bullen, Keith Todd, Rick Lingard, Mark Spielman, Darren Mahe, Steven Parish) � this performance will bring to the stage the album in its entirety. Jude Davison has been writing, recording, and performing original music for over 25 years. His compositions have been heard on radio, and featured on television shows (Baywatch, Cold Squad etc), and films around the world He has co-authored two screenplay projects � Drop Dead Scene, and Slow Resurrection, both featuring soundtrack albums, and has recently written and scored his first Broadway-style musical called Cybersoul. He has released a trilogy of poetry/music albums The Terminal City Trilogy and a trilogy of acoustic albums. His 18 CDs have been released in Canada, USA and Germany.

Alexander & Daniel Tselyakov

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Two pianists - One piano Sit back and enjoy the phenomenal playing of Alexander Tselyakov, prizewinner in many major piano competitions around the globe and joined in this concert by his son. Tselyakov has distinguished himself as guest soloist with some of the world's most renowned orchestras including the Leningrad Philharmonic, the Moscow Philharmonic, and the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Snowed in Comedy Tour

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:30:00 -0700

The Snowed in Comedy tour returns after last year�s huge success. Join Irish star Ed Byrne (5 Conan O�Brien appearances), Dan Quinn (Winner of Canadian Comedy competition at Just for Laughs), Glenn Wool and Craig Campbell for one of the best evening�s of Stand-up comedy this year.

SOUVENIR

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0700

At the end of this month the Selkirk College music faculty will unite once again at the Capitol Theatre to celebrate and promote the release of the first album in its 21 year history with Souvenir LIVE. Last year, the faculty came together at the Capitol to raise funds for the production of the CD entitled Souvenir. Now, with the CD having been released in September 2009, the faculty will perform many of the numbers, along with some other music, LIVE at the Capitol. 'The main reason we are performing is to raise awareness of the availability of the CD and the students it is supporting,' explained Contemporary Music and Technology Coordinator, Darren Mahe. 'Proceeds from the show and the CD go back into student awards and bursaries, making it a worthwhile endeavor on all fronts.' Musicians include Don Macdonald, Cheryl Hodge, Darren Mahe, Steven Parish, Mark Spielman, Paul Landsberg, Glennn Mitchell, Gilles Parenteau, Laura Landsberg and Kiyoshi Elkuf. In addition to the faculty performance a set performed by some of the finest music students will also be incorporated into the show and will feature Broadway and Beatles ensembles.

Chances

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Jill Barber - 'Chances' For those who believe they don�t write songs like they used to, there is new hope for old romantics. On her new album 'Chances', chanteuse Jill Barber picks up the torch where the golden age of music left off. Taking a giant step forward from the typical confines of the singer-songwriter, Jill delivers an album of ten original, fully orchestrated songs that strongly evoke � and could themselves become - classics. From the moment you hear her sultry voice on the opening title track, you are transported to another time and place. �The best songs ever written are the ones that somehow transcend time and fashion," says Jill. "They may be old, but they haven�t aged. It is that timeless quality that I aspire to in my own songwriting.� A seasoned performer with a growing fan base across North America and the UK, Jill gained acclaim as a 2008 double-Juno nominee and multiple East Coast Music Award winner for previous releases 'For All Time' (2006) and 'Oh Heart' (2004). http://www.jillbarber.com

Cinderella

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Ballet Jörgen Canada - 'Cinderella' This ballet by Bengt Jörgen is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jörgen�s choreography takes us through the misfortunes and fortunes of Cinderella and her stepsisters. Cinderella is tormented by her sisters until her life is changed by the appearance of an old woman, a seed and magical fairies. When Cinderella wins the hand of her prince, her stepsisters find their world turned upside down. Framing the action are sets by Glenn Davidson that create a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Costume designs by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character�s personality. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Bengt Jörgen is a graduate of the Royal Swedish Ballet School. He moved to Canada to further his studies at the National Ballet School of Canada, and from 1982-1985 he was a member of the National Ballet of Canada where he began to choreograph for the company�s choreographic workshops. http://www.balletjorgen.ca "Destined to live happily ever after."- Paula Citron, The Globe and Mail "A classic refreshed."- Michael Crabb, The National Post "Ballet Jörgen makes Cinderella sparkle."- Sandra Coulson, The London Free Press

Ballet Expressions

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0700

The fourth presentation from our five Capitol Kids Season Series! How does a dancer tell a story? With movement, of course! Using an excerpt from Bengt Jorgen �Cinderella�, �Coppelia� and an original dance work, Ballet Jörgen Canada will showcase how ballet evokes emotions and tells a detailed story without words. We will engage the audience in discussion � explaining the behind the scenes tools choreographers and dancers use in their expression of this time honoured and universal body language. Kids will be welcomed to join us with their own expressions too! http://www.balletjorgen.ca Tickets are available at the Box Office or ONLINE through our website. If you would like to purchase a Full Series of 4 or more Capitol Kids shows ($10 per ticket), please contact the Box Office directly.

The IHA (Insanely Humourous) Awards

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:30:00 -0700

A nod to such great traditions as the Oscars and Golden Globes, the IHA Awards will include prestigious awards such as the �Turn and Cough Award� and the �Most Unpronounceable Name Award�. Be entertained and amused by your hosts, Colin Oscopy and Pat Schmere with special appearances by local celebs, politicians and more! Dress in your gala best and come walk the red carpet for a good cause. Tickets available online or at the Box Office during regular hours.

Greening the Cube: 100-Mile Housing

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Back by popular demand, documentary film �Greening the Cube: 100-Mile Housing� returns to Nelson! Sponsored in part by Transition Nelson, the 83 minute film follows two Kootenay/Boundary green builders as they strive to build homes that are affordable, ethical, and environmentally responsible- in a word, �sustainable.� A blueprint for �100-Mile Housing� emerges, and the concept is taken throughout the region, to Vancouver and beyond. See the trailer at http://www.greeningthecube.com/ Director/producer Tyler Austin Bradley and cinematographer Andrea Vandenboer are pleased to be screening their feature length documentary for locals again, many of whom missed the initial public screenings in November. 'We had a huge show of support when we brought the film through our first time around, so much that we opted to take (the film) to Winlaw, Castlegar, and Rossland a second time,' Bradley states. 'Funny thing was, we kept hearing from people that had missed it our first time through Nelson, asking when and if we would be showing it again. Partnering with Transition Nelson is making that possible.' With plans for an East-Kootenays/Rockies tour in March, and a BC-wide film tour for May, the production crew recognizes the importance of local, grassroots support for their project and others like it. 'Taking the film to Kaslo, Revelstoke, and other areas in our region, people get it. The work that Transition Nelson and other volunteer organizations in our area are engaged in, this film is a good conversation starter to get different people talking to one another,' Bradley explains. 'The best part of touring independently with the film has been taking part in the conversations that follow, hearing back from people in regards to not just housing issues, but all facets of the sustainability question.' Audience members are encouraged to stay for the talk-back session set to follow the screening, and to participate in the Transition Nelson facilitated discussion. For more information on Transition Nelson, visit http://www.transitionnelson.org/ For more information regarding the film and event, contact Tyler at (250) 362-7016 or via e-mail: thegreenlane@gmail.com

4th Annual Reel Rock Tour

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0700

http://reelrocktour.com/

The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Cheesecake Burlesque - 'The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue' The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue keeps audiences coming back for more! More laughs, more tease and more body confidence. Also featuring the Lady Devine (Ms Judith Stein), an acclaimed performer, entertainer extraordinaire, and a proud member of The Canadian association of Burlesque Entertainers. Lady Devine has been awarded allocates and honours for her work in burlesque studies and women's empowerment workshops. The Cheesecakes are multiple award winners who have shimmied across stages in Las Vegas, Vancouver, Berlin, Seattle and Victoria to name a few. With influences from cult classics like Priscilla Queen of The Desert to Broadway favourites like Guys and Dolls to imaginative roller coasters like their original Cheesecakes In Space, these girls know how to put on the modern day show-stopper! The performers are as individual as the stars on the walk of fame - cute, geeky, rock n roll, classic, and elegant - audiences can't help but have a favourite or two or three! The Cheesecakes are known for their high energy acts, stand out performers, comedic timing, seductiveness and girl-next door accessibility. http://www.cheesecakeburlesque.com 'The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue encompasses comedy, audience participation and music in their acts. Mixing the traditionally parodic [sic] elements with modern pop culture references, the troupe updates the style without losing the original spirit.' - The Metropolitan Magazine, Victoria, BC

'Imagine' Transition Nelson

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:00:00 -0700

�IMAGINE� TRANSITION NELSON PEOPLE�S CHOICE CONTEST A live performance of an original song or musical composition, OR An original 60 second video . . . . . . related, concretely or abstractly, to a vision of how Nelson can move to a sustainable future. See: http://www.transitionnelson.org for further inspiration and information. PRIZE MONEY: 1ST PLACE $500 2ND PLACE $350 3RD PLACE $200

Fred Penner

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0700

15th Annual Big Lip Sync Spectacular

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Get your lips flapping and your hips shaking for the 15th Annual Big Lip-Sync Spectacular! From rock to hip-hop, ballet to jive, country to Broadway musicals, all have been strutted upon the Lip-Sync stage. 'Now it�s time for you to live out your fantasy. Put on your feathers and sequins, and enjoy your 15 minutes of fame before hundreds of adoring fans,' enthuses Big Lip-Sync originator and the Grande Dame of Ham, Norma Kilpatrick. 'As always,' Norma says, 'all ages and all abilities are welcome. That is the joy of this spectacular event, everyone gets their moment in the spotlight, supported by the most appreciative audience in the world!' To celebrate our 15th anniversary, a cavalcade of previous winners, including Joe Ringrose, Lisel Forst, Simon Yole and Adam Laurie will make guest appearances. Bessie Wapp, one of our most multi-talented local artists, will MC and keep the audience rocking! A distinguished panel of judges, also professional artists from our community, will choose the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners based on Costume, Choreography, Lip-Sync-ability and Overall Performance. The audience pick their Favourite as well. Prizes include cash, vouchers and gifts from Nelson businesses who generously donate every year. A special thanks to our major sponsors: WIN Thrift Store, Kootenay Bakery Cafe, Otter Books, Secret Garden Toys, the Kootenay Express. This year, we have added a new category--Adult/Family Group, to bring even more fabulous talents to the celebration--as well as Kid Solo, Kids Group and Adult Solo. Registration runs from February 9-24th. There is a registration fee of $8 per person which includes your ticket for the show. Registration forms will be available at the Capitol Theatre lobby. The Annual Big Lip-Sync contest is Nelson�s favourite family event and is always a sell-out! Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office and online. For more information please call Laurie at 250-352-1618 or 250-354-1510.

Vancouver Chamber Choir

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0700

The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada's outstanding professional vocal ensembles: conductor Jon Washburn and his twenty singers continue to impress audiences with the depth of their interpretive skills and a repertoire which encompasses music from chant to folksong, traditional to avant-garde, a cappella to orchestra, to jazz trio. This performance is presented as part of the Windsor Plywood spectacular Music BC concert series, a project of MusicFest Vancouver.

John Reischman & The Jaybirds

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:30:00 -0700

The Kids Are Alright

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0700

'FUEL' movie

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0700

'Brighter' movie

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700

The Dance portion of The Kootenay Festival of the Arts is at the Capitol Theatre. Thursday and Friday are scheduled up with adjudicating session at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm on both days. Saturday evening is a performance format with tickets available at the door that evening only. Go to http://www.kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca/ for more info.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Good Rockin' Tonight

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:30:00 -0700

'Good Rockin' Tonight: The Sun Records Story' is the offical and exclusive touring show of the famed Memphis-based record label that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and more. A truly unique and amazing musical theatre experience, The Sun Records Story is a two-act play that dramatizes the amazing-but-true story of the birth of Rock'N'Roll in the 1950's. Act One is set in the legendary Sun Studio in 1954 under the watchful eye of eccentric producer Sam Phillips, and allows the audience to watch, listen and learn the recording secrets behind classic songs such as 'I Walk The Line', 'That's All Right Mama', 'Blue Suede Shoes' and 'Whole Lotta Shakin''. Act Two is full of great music and laughs! Set in 1956, the Sun Records Story re-creates a radio broadcast of 'The Lousiana Hayride' featuring the 'Sun Record All-Stars' (Presley, Cash, Lewis and Perkins)...but also includes a surprise appearance by a young Roy Orbison. Complete with 1950's-era radio commercials, fan-mail, wacky stunts and great music, the audience is certain to leave the theatre with their toes-a-tappin', a smile on their face, and a song in their hearts!

The gift

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Some audience members may still remember �KESSA�, a poignant dance performance, which was about a middle aged man�s journey into finding his true core, guided by his grandmother, Kessa. Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Production of �KESSA� touched audiences� hearts, and took them from laughter to tears. Now Hiromoto�s new creation �The gift� will be premiered this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. The gift is about the memories you want to hold forever, the memories you try to let go of but you can�t, and the memories departing from you without your control as you are at the end of your journey. Choreographed and directed by Hiromoto Ida, and performed by Hiromoto Ida and Julie Bouchard. Sound design by John Tucker, and lighting by Rhonda Kirby. The show also includes new work from guest artist choreographer Thomas Loh call �Twenty to Seven (6:40)� about the nebulous state of mind between the beeping morning alarm and the final act of getting up. The piece will utilize 16 dancers working with the principle of flocking and improvisation. Hiromoto Ida will also perform an excerpt from �KESSA� with co-performers Koko (Tsuneko Kokubo) and Maya Ida. Ichigo-Ichieh Dance has created numerous contemporary dance shows and has been presented in Nelson as well as Vancouver�s Dancing on the Edge Festival, the Vancouver International Dance Festival, Toronto�s Re-max Festival and the World Dance Alliance Global Assembly at York University.

The gift

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:00:00 -0700

The gift

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Bollywood Bellydance Tour 2010

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:30:00 -0700

"A modern twist to an ancient art" The recently formed BC based not-for-profit organization, the Get Bent Active Arts Society (GBAAS) is proud to present The 2010 Get Bent Bollywood Bellydance Tour. The GBAAS consists of a seven-member board whose mandate is to fundraise. The goal is to encourage artistic and cultural development, along with actively promoting the exposure of smaller communities to high calibre performances in the arts, such as dance. Artistic Director Wendy Williams says, "GBAAS's mission is to help sponsor young people to take programs that provide value-based activities, which promote fitness, coordination, healthy self esteem and body image, and respect." After seven months of rehearsing for this annual event, the Penticton based Get Bent performers will tour BC showcasing their signature style. Bollywood bellydancing is a high energy, vibrant, and modern style that blends bellydance with the upbeat dance moves, popular music, and the colourful costumes of India's Bollywood movies. The tour lands in Nelson on April 9th at 7:00pm at the Capital Theatre. The Get Bent performers will be joined by a local bellydance troupe, The Baladi Moon Dancers, as well as Nelsons� wonderful local belly dance community who will be performing a variety of world dances. This is an exciting family event not to be missed. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre for $19/adults and $13/youth under 12. Williams states "These dancers will also share their knowledge by conducting workshops in schools, community centres, and local dance schools across BC." She adds "What a wonderful way to unite dance troupes from other areas with our local talent to create fun-filled and culture-rich performances that honour our community's diverse talents."

Kootenay Festival of the Arts GALA

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

More info to follow.

Norman Foote in Concert

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0700

Our final event in our 2009-10 Capitol Kids Series! Norman Foote is an award-winning entertainer from Vancouver, Canada who has received international acclaim for his songwriting, outrageous props and off beat sense of humour. Norman's humour is ever present in his concerts, recordings and music videos. Performing in theatres, festivals and with symphony orchestras he has been from Nashville to Newfoundland, and from New York to Nagasaki, Japan. His concert is a highly engaging experience featuring songs from his most recent award-winning CD's, "Step To It" and "One Thousand Pennies". http://www.normanfoote.com Tickets are available at the Box Office or ONLINE through our website. If you would like to purchase a Full Series of 4 or more Capitol Kids shows ($10 per ticket), please contact the Box Office directly.

FLIKS movie

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Please go to http://www.fliks.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding FLIKS screenings. FLIKS movies tix are available at the door on the night of.

Mom's the Word Remixed

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

They�re back! The shockingly funny Moms reunite to bring highlights from the smash hits Mom�s the Word and Mom�s the Word 2: Unhinged to Granville Island. In this premiere production, they�ll share their true, intimate tales of the heartache and joy of parenthood, from bun in the oven to the terrible twos to the terrifying teens.

SYP 'Oliver!' Auditions

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0700

This year the Capitol Theatre will be presenting 'Oliver!' as the Summer Youth Production. 2010 marks the return of Director Geoff Burns, who is teaming up with Musical Director Allison Girvan and Choreographer Lynette Lightfoot. Youth, 12 years and older, are encouraged to audition for the month long intensive. In order to audition, you will need to book an audition time. Call the Box Office at 250-352-6363. The Programme Fee is a low $275 plus GST for a total of $288.75. This year the first week of the rehearsal schedule will look a little different than in past years. Rehearsals begin on Thursday July 1 (Canada Day), and continue for the next two days - Friday and Saturday. We will take Sunday off, and then start with the usual Monday to Friday week. All rehearsal days begin at 9 am and end at 4 pm. The show dates are Thursday July 22, Friday July 23, Saturday July 24.

Ron James - Mental As Anything

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

With an unprecedented five television comedy specials under his belt and a new CBC-TV comedy series launching Sept. 25 at 8pm, Canada�s busiest and best-selling comedian RON JAMES takes to the road with a new �gut-bustingly, knee-slappingly funny� 90-minute rant MENTAL AS ANYTHING. Whether wrestling with society�s accelerated rate of change, stumbling on nostril drooling bull moose during forest hikes, or experiencing the virtues of backyard composting and its promise of immortality, James brings a �foot soldier�s perspective from the trenches� in our collective march through Life�s bright fury. From camping in leaky canvas-walled tent trailers in that idyllic summer of 1969 � to a man at the crossroads of mid-life, James traces a trajectory across the landscape of contemporary culture, satirizing everything from button-down-rule-righteous life insurance agents to sanctimonious eco-freaks ... just �connecting the dots� while trying his best to clarify the chaos of this new century we�re all walking through before he goes �Mental As Anything himself! Tickets will be available on November 30th online and in person/by phone at the Box Office.

'THE SINIX'T: Bringing Home the Bones'

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:30:00 -0700

World Premiere! This docudrama - adapted from Celia M. Gunn's memoir 'A Twist in Coyote's Tale' - was produced and directed by Max & Virginia Frobe. The movie is the story of homecoming by the Sinix't people to their ancestral village site at Vallican, British Columbia. Wrongfully declared extinct by the Canadian government in 1956, they were the first Natives to ask for and receive their ancestor's remains from a museum. A protocol established; a precedent set. Produced in HD and docudrama format, the interviews and first-hand accounts, along with re-enactments of these remarkable events play out against the splendour of the Slocan Valley. For more info online, go to http://www.frogmtfilms.com A celebration will follow at The Royal in Nelson. Entertainment will be provided by the Adham Shaikh Collective.

Symphony of the Kootenays

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

This orchestra is a perennial favourite with Nelson audiences and the only orchestra providing live classical music concerts in the Kootenays. It has a roster of approximately forty talented musicians, of which close to 70% live and work in the Kootenays. The Symphony of the Kootenays will be joined in this concert by flautist Lorna McGhee and harpist Heidi Krutzen, an internationally celebrated duo.

FLIKS movie

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Please go to http://www.fliks.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding FLIKS screenings. FLIKS movies tix are available at the door on the night of.

EAST

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Wed, 19 May 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Please go to http://www.fliks.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding FLIKS screenings. FLIKS movies tix are available at the door on the night of.

ARISE

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:00:00 -0700

'Awakening the Skeena' movie

Wed, 26 May 2010 19:30:00 -0700

A two-fold event: A slide show of a 24-day canoe trip down the Stikine River followed by the movie "Awakening the Skeena" about swimming the entire length of the Skeena River.

Park Legacy Presentation

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Come and see stunning photographs of the Valhalla Wilderness Society�s work to create new protected areas. SELKIRK MOUNTAIN CARIBOU PARK PROPOSAL by Craig Pettitt. SPIRIT BEAR CONSERVANCY and LAST WILD HORSES OF THE CHILCOTIN by bear biologist Wayne McCrory.

Rivers At Risk

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Saving Kootenay Rivers from Poorly Planned Hydro Projects: Speakers: Rex Wyler, Co-founder GreenPeace International Gwen Barlee of the Wilderness Committee Raelynn Gibson of West Kootenay EcoSociety In response to the groundswell of opposition to poorly-planned, environmentally-destructive, power projects throughout the province, Rex Wyler, co-founder of Greenpeace International, and Gwen Barlee of the Wilderness Committee, are touring the province to speak with communities, share stories and offer support. Through a partnership with the West Kootenay EcoSociety, they will be stopping in Nelson on June 1. The people of the West Kootenays have their own story to share about the controversial 100MW private hydro project proposal for Glacier and Howser Creeks. The proposal included the damming and diverting of water from 4 creeks into a combined 16 km of tunnels, large enough to drive a dump-truck through. Unlike most run-of-river projects, the diverted water would never return to their original creeks, leaving up to 12 km of streams with dramatically reduced water flow. It also included construction of 92 kms of new power lines, cutting through ecologically critical areas of old growth forest, and habitat for endangered and threatened species. Last year the West Kootenay EcoSociety led an opposition campaign that was supported widely across the region. It culminated in a rally and public meeting in Kaslo with over 1100 people in attendance. This project was put on pause by the Environmental Assessment Office but AXOR Inc, under the subsidiary Purcell Green Power, is expected to resubmit their application within the next few months meaning the threat to Glacier/Howser remains.

FLIKS movie

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Please go to http://www.fliks.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding FLIKS screenings. FLIKS movies tix are available at the door on the night of.

FLIKS movie

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Please go to http://www.fliks.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding FLIKS screenings. FLIKS movies tix are available at the door on the night of.

For the Love of Dance

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:00:00 -0700

Capitol Kids Season Launch

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700

Welcome to a Sneak Peek at our upcoming 2010-11 Capitol Kids Season Series! Dates to remember: September 1st: 2010-11 Capitol Kids Season Launch! September 1st � 24th: Season bookings in person or by phone at the Box Office. Book the full Kids Season of all four shows and receive a 20% discount and preferred seating for each one! September 24th at noon: Full price tickets for individual Capitol Kids shows will be available online and at the Box Office starting at noon Friday, September 24th. See you in the Fall!!

Nelson Overture Concert Society Season Launch

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700

Welcome to a Sneak Peek at the upcoming 2010-11 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Dates to remember: September 1st: 2010-11 Season Launch! September 1st � 24th: Season renewals & bookings in person or by phone at the Box Office. Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! September 24th at noon: Full price tickets for individual Overture performances will be available online and at the Box Office starting at noon Friday, September 24th. See you in the Fall!!

An Evening With Alex Neve

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Selkirk College and Amnesty International will be launching the fall Mir Centre for Peace Lecture Series with a passionate and important talk by Alex Neve, Secretary-General of Amnesty International Canada. His lecture, Protecting Human Rights: What�s Happening to Canada�s Voice, will focus on the concerns surrounding Canada�s fading human rights leadership and will put a powerful call out for renewal and revitalization to Canada�s policies and reputation as a human rights leader. A member for twenty years, Alex Neve has been Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada since January 2000. He has worked for the organization nationally and internationally. Among his many other duties he has participated in Amnesty International missions to Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Côte d�Ivoïre, Guinea, Honduras, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Grassy Narrows, Ontario. He has represented Amnesty International at the 2001 Summit of the Americas, the 2002 G8 Summit and the 2003 Asian Plurilateral Symposium on Human Rights in China. He has appeared before numerous Canadian parliamentary committees as well as various UN and Inter-American human rights bodies. He appears and writes regularly in the media and speaks to audiences across the country on a range of human rights topics. Alex is a lawyer, with a Master�s Degree in International Human Rights Law from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom, and undergraduate commerce and law degrees from Dalhousie University in Halifax. Alex has practiced law in Toronto, privately and in a community legal aid clinic, primarily in the areas of refugee and immigration law. He has taught international human rights and refugee law at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and has been affiliated with the Centre for Refugee Studies at York University. Prior to taking up his current position he served as a Member of the Immigration and Refugee Board. Alex is an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Christmas Pantomime Auditions!

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre presents its 23rd Annual Christmas Pantomime this year staging �Show-down at the Hoe-down,� a wild west pantomime by Ed Lee. THE CAPITOL IS HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12. Ages 13 and under are invited to audition with a parent from 11am to 1pm. Ages 14 and over from 2pm to 4pm. No appointments necessary. The Capitol Panto is a mainstay of local theatre featuring members of the community in often ridiculous and hilarious roles. This year�s panto takes place Thursday through Sunday December 2nd through 5th. The Capitol Panto Auditions customarily attract over 100 performers for around 50 parts so the odds are great you will be onstage at the theatre. Last years performances of The Emperors New Clothes brought in over 1,200 audience members and propelled local musician and entertainer Craig Korth to stardom as a cross dressing fashionista. The Panto is an annual fundraising event for the Capitol Theatre Restoration Society and is an integral part of its continued operation. Be a part of a local tradition by auditioning for the big show. Call 250.352.6363 for information or email capitol@netidea.com.

Ian Tyson In Concert

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi award winner Ian Tyson is celebrating 5 decades of performance in 2010 with a full schedule of concerts and the release of a new book to be published by Random House of Canada. With shows planned from coast to coast in both Canada and the United States, Tyson continues to keep his loyal fans in awe with songs that range from classics - Four Strong Winds, Someday Soon and Navajo Rug - to his newest works which he continues to write with inspired vigor. As a true musical historian of the old west and a seasoned horseman, Ian Tyson treats his fans to an intimate evening of music and narrative portraits that begin with his story of the first horse to land on American soil and culminate with 50 years and more of his own life experiences.

Sound of Music Sing-A-Long!

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre's 2010-11 Season Opener!! Yes, it�s been around the World, and now it�s coming back to the Capitol Theatre! Having started in the UK back in 1999 Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music has now become a worldwide phenomenon, playing to packed houses across the globe! It even filled the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles! "Let's start at the very beginning...." Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Do you muse over the endless tailoring opportunities for chintz curtains? Have you always wondered what it would be like to wear a wimple? This is your chance to dress up and sing-a-long to the most successful movie musical of all time. It is one of the funniest, most liberating nights out you will have for a long time. For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! The fun-filled evening starts with a vocal warm-up led by your host for the night, who will also take you through your complimentary �magic moments pack� containing various props to be used at strategic points throughout the show. Calling all Nuns, Goat herders, Hills, Alps, Baronesses, Brown Paper Packages Tied up with String or any of your favourite things!! Get ready to yodel in North America! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! The costume judging and fancy dress parade has been known to send audiences into a frenzy. Come out dressed up as anything and everything represented in the classic film �- the possibilities are as endless as the sunlight on a perfect Alpine day. Sing along with Julie! Wave your Edelweiss! Dance in the gazebo with Liesl ! Bark at Rolf! Snuggle up with Gretl and join in earnest choruses of My Favourite Things! So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for another dose of the international smash-hit show! It�s the perfect night out for family trips, hen parties, office outings or anyone who has ever shed a tear during �Edelweiss�! Tickets are available for this Capitol Theatre Fundraiser NOW! Book early because this show sells out. ". . . It's a very good place to start!!" Check out the Sing-A-Long-a website at www.singalonga.net Under a License Agreement with Twentieth Century Fox through Sing-Along-Productions

Nelson Arts & Culture Festival Opener

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0700

More info TBA.

DECK

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

DECK or How I Instigated Then Overcame an Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement. A New Play Written and Performed By Lucas Myers Lucas Myers returns to the Capitol with a new play that examines the fine line between perfectionism and obsession, chaos and freedom and why a piece of 2x6 lumber isn�t really two inches by six inches. Not even close. DECK stars Cliv, a meticulous single parent of two who has been forced to reassess his future after taking major losses in the recent recession. Cliv embraces a new start as a small town, eco-conscious, back-to-the-lander. His attempts at self-sufficiency are hijacked by a bad house buy and he is forced to try his hand at home improvement. Enter Andreas, the charismatic carpenter who takes Cliv under his wing and offers to lend a hand. As he is drawn into Andreas� world of free wheeling free living, Cliv begins to lose his grasp on reality and is consumed by suspicions of Andreas� true motives. When Andreas goes missing, the evidence points to Cliv, and he must prove his innocence to a jury of his peers: you, the audience. Part mystery, part comedy, DECK is a darkly hilarious take on the modern milieu of a small town, semi-urban environment. Please note: This performance is not suitable for children. WARNING: POWER TOOLS, PHYSICS, PARTIAL NUDITY. DECK is a presentation of Pilotcopilot Theatre http://www.pilotcopilot.com and The Nelson Culture Festival.

DECK

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Now Here

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

More info TBA

How to Stay Sane as the World Goes Crazy

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:00:00 -0700

'Life Cycles'

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Created by Derek Frankowski & Ryan Gibb from Rossland. Life Cycles tells a spectacular story of the bike, from its creation to its eventual demise and is a celebration of the bicycle. The team spent 3-years, using Ultra HD cameras and experimental film techniques, to document the many stories surrounding the mountain bike and its culture. Explore deserts, rainforests, factories and cities on a visually stunning journey with thought provoking narration. Ride along into breath taking natural settings, as they battle the elements, showcase the progression of riding, take a road trip, fix the bike, show the destruction and eventual creation of trails. If you enjoy films like Planet Earth, Winged Migration, Baraka and Hero, then this film is something that is sure to be a cinematic experience you�ll love. The professional athletes featured in Life Cycles are some of the best in the world and are showcased like no other film has done before. http://www.lifecyclesfilm.com

'Life Cycles'

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:00:00 -0700

The Story of Esther - Major Conrad Flapps

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Kids Series! Book the full Capitol Kids series of all four shows for $40 � you�ll save 20% and get preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! "The Story of Esther" - Major Conrad Flapps Jump on a hilarious roller coaster of musical story-theatre as clown Stuart Nemtin creates all eight characters in a tour de force performance that enacts the biblical drama of the Book of Esther. Klezmer meets clown in this ancient tale of joy, passion, and intrigue. Blending song, masks, puppets and physical comedy, The Story of Esther will have you laughing, gasping and asking for more! This show has been carefully scripted for audiences 4 years and older. "I highly recommend it, and would love the chance to see it for the third time!" - Charlayne Thornton-Joe, President, Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria "Outstanding musical performance�in a word, it was brilliant!�We experienced as an audience, very important messages related to racism." - Joan Hollick, Principal, Fairburn Elementary, Saanich, B.C. http://www.majorconradflapps.com/

BC History On Screen

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Award-winning filmmaker Erik Paulsson is pleased to announce the Kootenay premiere of his latest documentary "The Edge of the World: BC�s Early Years" as well as his previous documentary "Island of Shadows: The D�Arcy Island Leper Colony" on Thursday, October 21st in Nelson. "The Edge of the World: BC�s Early Years" chronicle the events, people, and places that shaped British Columbia�s early history, from pre-European contact to the dawning of the 20th century. It brings together 20 fascinating stories from our own wild west � tales of the Salmon People, death-defying voyageurs, desperate gold seekers, Chinese railway workers, and heroic women of the frontier. It also includes a story about Sandon, the once thriving capital of the Slocan�s silver boom, and birthplace of the Kootenay Railway War. The documentary was produced in association with the Knowledge Network, and in partnership with the Royal BC Museum. �Knowledge approached me to do this project almost two years ago.�, says director Erik Paulsson. �I told Knowledge that my version of history would include some of the darker chapters. History is not just about conquerors and people in power, but about the struggle of the common people..� "The Edge of the World" is a 50 minute documentary presented as a series of 20 short stories, including �The Salmon Story�, �Spanish BC�, �Fraser�s River�, �54-40 or Fight!�, �The Birth of BC�, �Finding Freedom: Blacks in BC�, �Dreams of Gold�, �Barkerville�, �The Fraser Canyon War�, �Frontier Justice�, �Smallpox�, �Angel of Cassiar�, �Silvery Sandon�, �Blood, Sweat, and Iron�, �Banning the Potlatch�, �Felling Giants�, �Coal Miner�s Lament�, �The Birth of Vancouver�, and �Through Her Lens�. �Choosing which stories to represent was a big challenge�, says Paulsson. �Diversity was very important to me; diversity of class, culture, gender, and regions. I also wanted to include First Nations history in a significant way. Their stories have been excluded all too often in the history books� Original music for The Edge of the World was written by Slocan resident, Juno-nominated artist Adham Shaikh, and features many Kootenay performers including Gemma Luna, Catherine McGrath, Rylan Kewen, Louis Sequin, Mathew Fry, and Boris Sichon. Following the screening of "The Edge of the World" will be a presentation of Paulsson�s first documentary, "Island of Shadows". Narrated by Sook-Yin Lee, this Gemini award-winning documentary tells the story of the D�Arcy Island Leper colony. Between 1891 and 1924, the tiny Gulf Island was prison to a handful of predominantly Chinese men and one woman who were banished there to die. �I�ve always believed that learning about our history is a way to gain an understanding of how we came to be�, says Paulsson. �I hope that people will come away knowing that BC�s history isn�t all glorious � there was a lot of struggle and heartache. But there are also lots of amazing stories of amazing people who did amazing things.� http://www.edgeoftheworld.ca

'The Way I See It'

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

With the announcement of its 20th feature length movie, MSP Films is proud to present �The Way I See It.� The film�s world premiere was scheduled for September 18th, 2010 in Boulder, Colorado, at the world famous Boulder Theater. �The Way I See It� is a modern take on the extreme sports genre featuring state of the art high definition cinematography and joins the grand tradition of MSP�s long line of award-winning films, including unprecedented six-time �movie of the year� honors. With the winter of 2010 providing record snowfalls and a roster featuring the best skiers in the world, this film leaves audiences inspired and excited for the coming season. MSP filmed Bobby Brown�s emergence as the single-most dominating park skier in the world, Sean Pettit�s follow-up performance to his 2009 �male skier of the year� and �full throttle� awards, the epic powder skiing of northern Japan, and one of the most incredible trips ever to Alaska�s Chugach Range. Each trip topped the last, including shooting two perfect days in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia with an HD Cineflex unit and culminating with a trip to Alyeska Resort and one of the largest park features ever built. �I definitely had some all-time moments shooting for �The Way I See It,�� said executive producer Steve Winter. �One that really stood out for me was the night of May 9th - we filmed for two hours on a jump at Alyeska with Bobby Brown, Gus Kenworthy, Russ Henshaw, and Richard Permin. It was a throw-down session like I have never seen before; Bobby did a few triple-flip variations and everyone stomped a ton of amazing tricks.� �The Way I See It� was shot on location in Alaska, Japan, British Columbia, Colorado, Switzerland, and many other locations worldwide in high-definition and features the most dominant cast of athletes ever compiled, including Mark Abma, Sean Pettit, Eric Hjorleifson, Henrik Windstedt, Bobby Brown, Colby West, James Heim, Richard Permin, Cody Townsend, Rory Bushfield, Ingrid Backstrom, Gus Kenworthy, Jacob Wester, Russ Henshaw, and others.

Shane Koyczan - Spoken Word

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Shane Koyczan - Spoken Word In a world where poets rarely intersect with stardom, the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics introduced us to Shane Koyczan. With a collective, �wow� across Canada, we found the poet of our generation, and we weren�t even looking for one. Powerfully engaging and authentic in attitude, his explorations are relevant to our times in the way that Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are to theirs. Unlike the musicians that he�s often compared to, poets rarely infiltrate pop culture. Koyczan emerges in a new wave of 21st century poetry that dare to belong to the people and speak directly to them in their own voice. Shane Koyczan is both a writer and spoken word virtuoso. His first published collection, Visiting Hours, was the only work of poetry selected by both the Guardian and the Globe and Mail for their Best Books of the Year lists in 2005. Shane Koyczan is best known for his award winning spoken word performances. With his rhythmic verse in high gear, he navigates his audience through social and political territory with a furious honesty and a tender humanity that has brought audiences to their feet in New York, London, Edinburgh, Sydney and Los Angeles. Winner of the US Slam Poetry Championship and the Canadian Spoken Word Olympics, Koyczan is truly an extraordinary talent that has blown the dust off of the designation �poet�. �There'll be comparisons aplenty � Gary Snyder, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, Paul Durcan, John Cooper Clarke � but Koyczan is staking out his own literary acreage for himself. Koyczan employs a mysterious light touch to rip open your ribcage. Allow it." - Colum McCann, Esquire Magazine, New York

Take Back Our BC

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:00:00 -0700

A provincial tour to inform and empower BC's citizens to protect our environment. Featuring a short documentary and dynamic speakers: Rafe Mair and Corky Evans. Admission by donation!

'DEEPER'

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:30:00 -0700

This is the groundbreaking new movie by Teton Gravity Research (TGR). Watch Jeremy Jones and friends challenge all limits in the mountains, without helicopters, lifts or snowmobiles. The 11 stop European Deeper Tour from O�Neill will be concluding at London Freeze with an exclusive UK premier of Deeper and an appearance from the legendary freerider Jeremy Jones himself. �I am so much looking forward to this European Tour,� said Jeremy. �For two years I have been so engrossed in this project. It�s exciting to finally see the end result and watch and listen to people�s reactions. It has been an incredible two years of work for me and I am so glad we have this opportunity to showcase this throughout Europe and around the world.� The movie Deeper documents Jeremy Jones and selected friends including Jonaven Moore, Xavier De La Rue, Ryland Bell, Travis Rice and Forrest Shearer as they pioneer first descents deep in the mountains around the world, pushing their sport to the next level.

The End of Money and The Future of Civilization in Nelson

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:00:00 -0700

A lecture by Michael Linton.

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline - Arts Club Theatre Company

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline - Arts Club Theatre Company From small-town Virginia to the bright lights of Carnegie Hall, Patsy Cline�s legend is a monument to ambition, grace and talent. This moving tribute to a dazzling star lost at the peak of her career features classics like �Walkin� After Midnight,� �Sweet Dreams,� and �Crazy.� A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline has been produced across the United States and Canada in theatres from Texas to Toronto. A proven crowd pleaser A Closer Walk provides a wonderful opportunity to blend theatre and music into a magical evening that audiences of all ages will enjoy. The popularity of Patsy�s music is witnessed by the fact that she is the number one jukebox play in the world. http://www.artsclub.com/20102011/tour/patsy-cline.htm

'Out Of The Shadows'

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Presented by Deep Lines Guiding Service and Whitewater Ski Resort. Proudly shot in the mountains of British Columbia, Out of the Shadows features the finest athletes who have been in the shadows for too long. This is their shot and their opportunity to break out on film. They bring their lives with them and shred the mountains with un-inhibited passion on a daily basis. We bring you their stories. Featuring the return of PY Leblanc, the forgotten legend Chris Turpin, World Champion Brett Crabtree, Swedish sensation Jon Larsson, and a giant swarm of new comers including Maxim Arsenault, Eliel Hindert, Christian Boucher, Dave Treadway, Mathieu Gagnon Theirault, Ian Cheddar Watson, Dave Gheriani, Adam Topshee, Alex Blais, Athan Merrick, Jake Cohn, Matt Elliot, and Matty Richard. ALL PROCEEDS from this event will be donated to the Avalanche Awareness, Beyond the Boundaries Society for Youth Avalanche Awareness.

The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:30:00 -0700

"The Armed Man must be feared; Everywhere it has been decreed That everyman should arm himself With an Iron coat of mail" Anon, c1450-1463 Directed by Allison Girvan, local musicians honour Remembrance Day. Residents of the West Kootenays will have an additional and especially memorable way to honour Remembrance Day this November. The Amy Ferguson Institute and its production arm, the Nelson Community Opera will be presenting a special Remembrance concert on the theme of war and peace at Nelson�s Capitol Theatre on November 11, 12 and 13. The concert is entitled �The Armed Man� in recognition of the major new work to be performed for the first time in the Kootenays at the event � British composer Karl Jenkins� hugely popular composition for chorus, soloists and orchestra entitled �The Armed Man, a mass for peace�. �We are very excited to be able to bring this work to local audiences and to present this important musical exploration of the theme of war and peace on the occasion of Remembrance Day,� said Institute president, Shannon Lythgoe. �We are especially pleased that over 50 of the area�s finest singers have joined forces under the direction of Allison Girvan to bring this new choral masterpiece to life. The Armed Man concert promises to be one of the most exciting choral events in many years,� Lythgoe added. For the first half of the concert, music director for the concert, Allison Girvan has selected a series of readings and songs on the subject of war and peace that will be performed by some of the area�s best known actors and singers. �I think audiences of all ages will enjoy the mix of popular songs from the two World War eras as well a new choral setting of �In Flanders Fields� Girvan explained. Best known as the composer of his popular Adiemus � Songs of Sanctuary, Karl Jenkins followed an unusual route to classical composition from his early years performing in jazz and pop bands and writing music for radio and TV ads. Adiemus, was initially composed as music to accompany an airline ad and became so popular that Jenkins expanded it into the now-famous Adiemus project. Jenkins is unusual among contemporary composers for his belief that his music should be readily accessible to a wide audience. His harmonies, rhythms and melodic lines are immediately appealing and moving for the average listener while also being challenging and fulfilling for the performers. The Armed Man was commissioned by the Royal Armouries Museum as the showcase of its Centennial celebrations. Texts on the theme of war from around the world used in the work were selected by Guy Wilson, Master of the Royal Armouries, whose hope for this specially commissioned composition was that it would allow listeners �to look back and reflect as we leave behind the most war-torn and destructive century in human history�. The Armed Man juxtaposes the poetry selected by Wilson with the traditional Latin mass to create a whole that is at various moments thrilling, martial, heart-rending and reverent. Jenkin�s orchestration for the Armed Man gives pride of place throughout the work to two trumpets that play many musical roles from martial marches, to celebratory fanfares and from fervent Hosannas to the ever-poignant �Last Post�. The Amy Ferguson Institute's presentation of the Armed Man will employ the additional elements of dance featuring local dancer Thomas Loh and stage lighting designed by Sharon Huizinga. The staging also utilizes the massed choir as part of the on-stage visual atmosphere that tells the story of the Armed Man through both music and action. "Ring out the thousand wars of old Ring in the thousand years of peace" Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1850 There are still tickets available for all four performances at the Capitol Theatre Box office, either via phone at 250-352-6363 or here online. Reduced admission available for veterans.

The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:30:00 -0700

The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0700

The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:30:00 -0700

¿Qué Bolá? Magic

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Kids Series! Book the full Capitol Kids series of all four shows for $40 � you�ll save 20% and get preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! ¿Qué Bolá? Magic Originally from Cuba, Ariel Morales has been entertaining audiences for over fifteen years from Germany to Mexico, and throughout the US. True to Ariel�s heritage, these shows joyously celebrate the essence of Cuba through its rhythms and humour. Ariel and Rochelle are proud to say that all shows contain magic and humour suitable for all ages, taking great care to ensure that audiences and all volunteers are treated respectfully. As one reviewer said, �¿Qué Bolá? Magic has plenty of audience participation and complete enjoyment for everyone from tots to teens to great-grandmas.� Since immigrating to Canada in 2001 he has received an overwhelming response to his outstanding magic skills suitable for all ages. http://quebolamagic.com/Home.html

Jean-Michel BASQUIAT: The Radiant Child

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:30:00 -0700

An exhilarating brush with genius..this is a FLIKS FAV doc! Centered on a rare interview that director and friend Tamra Davis shot with Basquiat over twenty years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. In the crime-ridden NYC of the 1970s, he covers the city with the graffiti tag SAMO. In 1981 he puts paint on canvas for the first time, and by 1983 he is an artist with �rock star status.� He achieves critical and commercial success, though he is constantly confronted by racism from his peers. In 1985 he and Andy Warhol become close friends and painting collaborators, but they part ways and Warhol dies suddenly in 1987. Basquiat�s heroin addiction worsens, and he dies of an overdose in 1988 at the age of 27. The artist was 25 years old at the height of his career, and today his canvases sell for more than a million dollars. With compassion and psychological insight, Tamra Davis details the mysteries that surround this charismatic young man, an artist of enormous talent whose fortunes mirrored the rollercoaster quality of the downtown scene he seemed to embody. Featuring interviews with: Julian Schnabel, Larry Gagosian, Bruno Bischofberger, Tony Shafrazi, Fab 5 Freddy, Jeffrey Deitch, Glenn O'Brien, Maripol, Kai Eric, Nicholas Taylor, Fred Hoffmann, Michael Holman, Diego Cortez, Annina Nosei, Suzanne Mallouk, Rene Ricard, Kenny Scharf, among many others. 94 mins, PG.

'Antoine Feval' - Chris Gibbs

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! 'Antoine Feval' - Chris Gibbs One man, one mystery, no clue. Written and performed by British stand up comedian Chris Gibbs, this one man comic tour-de-force introduces us to Barnaby Gibbs, a kind hearted but thoroughly dim-witted and clueless young Englishman who inadvertently becomes the Dr. Watson-like sidekick to brilliant detective Antoine Feval, not realizing that his new partner is actually the master thief who�s been robbing the city blind. Good guy Barnaby eagerly recounts his adventures in a story full of twists, turns, and gadzooks moments! Antoine Feval premiered at the 2005 Winnipeg Fringe Festival. It sold out every performance and was a Best of the Fest winner. Antione Feval was held over at the Edmonton Fringe, and then went on to sell out at the 2006 Toronto Fringe. Chris Gibbs was winner of the Just For Laughs Best Comedy Award - Montreal Fringe 2009. More recently the show was performed in New Zealand, New Mexico and Massachusetts. Chris Gibbs is a writer, stand-up comedian and actor based in Toronto. His other one-man shows include �Gibberish� and �The Power of Ignorance�. He�s also the co-author of �The Power of Ignorance: 14 Steps To Using Your Ignorance� self-help book. �Gibbs� performance as the witless and self-deprecating Barnaby is near flawless. His martini-dry wit is characteristically sharp, in both script and performance, and his comic timing is beautiful.�- CBC �Absolutely priceless� Sherlockians will be in heaven. Everyone else will be here, laughing hard.� - Edmonton Journal http://www.chrisgibbs.ca/index.html

Trio Accord

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Trio Accord, with Arnold Draper, Piano & David Brown, Bass With a reputation as one of Canada�s premier chamber ensembles, Trio Accord offers �unique insight about the music they play and enriches the concert experiences for their listeners�.

Banff Film Festival

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Tickets will go on sale November 1st!!

Banff Film Festival

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Tickets will go on sale November 1st!!

Banff Film Festival

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Very little description is needed for this TIFF audience award winner about one of the top 10 Canadians of all time! Advance tix are available at Otter Books!

Harry Manx Live

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:00:00 -0700

A breathtaking solo show delivering a blend of American blues and roots with classical Indian music and the mesmerizing, soulful voice of Harry Manx.

Backyard Booty

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:30:00 -0700

Tix on sale November 1st. More info TBA.

'Voices of Winter'

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Nelson Choral Society presents �Voices of Winter.� Musical director Kathleen Neudorf has chosen a variety of choral pieces on a winter theme � from traditional to contemporary, religious to secular, warm Yule-tide fires to hushed winter landscapes where snow �falls down scarce audibly.� Come revel in the beauty of winter sounds. Joining the choir in this popular seasonal concert are two of Nelson�s youth choirs (each sporting a new name) � VoixVive and SongCore. Plus � the audience will be invited to sing along to favourite Christmas carols.

'Voices of Winter'

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:00:00 -0700

Buddy Wakefield's Gentlemen Practice Tour

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Inna Faliks

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Inna Faliks Acclaimed, Ukraine-born American pianist, Inna Faliks, �infuses every note with brilliance and personality. A delight to hear . . . riveting . . . passion . . . playfulness, warmly poetic�.

Masquerades

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Amnesty International Film Festival

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:30:00 -0700

Amnesty I nternational Film Festival returns The big screen offers the big picture Saturday, January 29th, when the lights dim for the 9th annual Amnesty International Film Festival. Two films in a Saturday afternoon double bill offer contrast and food for thought. At 1:30 Nero� s Guests, filmed in India in 2009 follows the filmmaker, a Rural Affairs editor of a Hindu newspaper, as he examines the story behind the almost 200,000 farmers who have committed suicide in the last decade. Cut to The Yes Men Fix the World at 3pm, a two-time festival award winner in which two gonzo political activists infiltrate the world of big business, their outrageous pranks highlighting corporate greed. By posing as top executives of the corporations they hate, Yes Men Mike Bonnano and Andy Bichlbaum don thrift-store suits, lie their way into conferences, and parody their corporate nemeses, from Down Chemical to Exxon. Saturday evening� s fare begins at 7pm with H2Oil, an examination of the downstream effects of the billion-dollar Athabasca Tar Sands industry, particularly as it impacts the community of Fort Chipewyan. When alarms are raised about occurrences of rare cancers, industry and government cover-ups are exposed. At 8:45 Pray the Devil Back to Hell, the final film of the festival, chronicles the story of courageous Liberian women and their crusade to end a bloody civil war and mend a shattered country in a film that honours strength, perseverance, and grassroots activism. Amnesty International is an independent organization that works to protect human rights around the world through education and advocacy. The annual film festival is one way to reach out and engage, educate, and inspire, the better to foster understanding of human rights issues. www.amnestyfilmfest.ca.

Amnesty International Film Festival

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Snowed in Comedy Tour

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:30:00 -0700

What happens when 4 comedians join forces to go snowboarding during the day and do comedy shows at night? The Snowed In Comedy tour brings together some of the top international comedians in the world. The Lineup: Phil Nichol - Corky and The Juice Pigs, BBC, Mad TV Dan Quinn - Winner of Just For Laughs Canadian Comedy Competition, CTV, XM Radio Craig Campbell - Michael Mcyintyre road show, Just For Laughs, CTV, Paramount) Peter Kelamis - Star of Stargate Universe, Just for Laughs, Two time Nominee of Canadian comedy awards best male stand-up Join us for a night of hilarious comedy.

'The High Cost of Living' FLIKS movie

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:30:00 -0700

A new gripping drama from Canadian first time feature writer and director Deborah Chow ! VOted one of Canada's top 10 films of 2010 by TIFF. Deborah Chow's dark drama centres on the burgeoning relationship between an unlikely pair. Nathalie (Isabelle Blais) is expecting her first child and rushes onto the street to hail a cab to the hospital. Henry (Zach Braff) is trying to negotiate Montreal's one way streets and snow on his way to his next drug deal. Their paths fatefully collide one night in an event that irrevocably changes their lives. Terrifically acted by Braff and Blais, Chows first feature was nominated best first Canadian Feature at the Toronto International FIlm Festival. 92 mins. PG. voted by TIFF as the best first Canadian feature and one of the top ten films in Cn anada in 2010.

SOLD OUT Bao Academy Chinese New Year Celebration

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Bao ACADEMY "Chinese New Year Celebration" The Chinese culture celebrates their New Year on a different day than in the West�and they do so in a very different manner as well. According to the Chinese calendar, this upcoming year is the �Year of the Rabbit'. As a way to share this very eventful celebration with you, Master Pauline Bao and the �Bao ACADEMY of Tai Chi & Kung Fu� are holding their First Annual �Bao ACADEMY Chinese New Year Celebration� Here is a little of what�s in store for you on this fun-filled family evening: * Shao Lin Kung Fu performances by Master Bao�s children classes. Get ready for some Sword swinging, Knife wielding, Staff and Spear smashing, �Tiger� clawing Kung Fu action from our brave 5-11 year olds. * Yang Tai Chi performances by Master Bao�s adult classes. Enjoy the graceful, flowing movements of Hand, Sword, and Fan Tai Chi group performances from our courageous and ever-improving adult students. * Ba Duan and Yin-Yang Qi Gong performance. Feel the �qi� (energy) in the Capitol Theatre rise as Master Bao�s adult class display two different Qi Gong forms in this stunningly beautiful group performance. * Sword and Double Knife Kung Fu performances by 7th generation Shao Lin master, Master Pauline Bao. * A surprising and dangerous Kung Fu performance by Master Pauline Bao and her son George. You don�t want to miss this!! * Kung Fu music, Tai Chi music, traditional Chinese music, ang pao packets, dragons, balloons, a special Chinese New Year gift for all children�and much, much more! http://www.nelsontaichi.com

'Stephen Harper! The Musical' - Second City Touring Company

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! "Stephen Harper! The Musical" - Second City Touring Company There are few things on this Earth less interesting than a Canadian politician. Waiting in line at the bank, staring at fog, listening to white noise � even these hold more potential thrills than anything that's likely to happen on Parliament Hill today, tomorrow or next week. And if our leaders over the past 143 years have been a little colourless, then Stephen Harper is the human embodiment of dishwater that out-grays them all. The dead eyes, the flat speech � he's even boring if you hate him. So, naturally, Second City and the Shehori brothers have written a musical about the Right Honorable Dullness: Stephen Harper! The Musical. After taking a beating in the polls following the latest parliamentary scandal, the PM and his advisors need to find a way to turn things around before the looming election. Against Harper's better judgment his team devises a winning strategy: create a musical about the Canadian Prime Minister's life, but not for Canadian audiences, rather for Broadway. The touring troupes at The Second City have been the springboard for generations of the comedy world�s best and brightest. Its alumni list includes: Tina Fey, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Martin Short, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Chris Farley, Mike Myers, and more. In addition to stellar talent, Second City�s other chief export is comedy that is both hilarious and thought provoking; smart and silly; sophisticated and wild. Drawing from the vast archives of material that Second City has created over 40 plus years, The Second City touring companies are also creating on-the-spot, topical comedy that changes with every performance. The diversity of Second City performances are matched by the diversity of its venues, as the company has taken its act on the road to theatres, festivals, colleges, and performing arts centers in every state of the union and to international audiences from Singapore to Vienna. �A Comedy Empire.� - New York Times http://www.stephenharperthemusical.com/

Aphrodite's Dream

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Alright all you saucebuckets and sass-ka-teers, it's time for the 7th annual Valentine's Burlesque show! SCARLET MARY ROSE AND THE HEAVY PETAL BURLESQUE present APHRODITE'S DREAM, a Valentine's cabaret full of classic and neo burlesque entertainment to entice and titilate you. Starring the incorrigible Scarlet Mary Rose and a cast of gorgeous local dames including Erin"eat-your-heart-out" Thomson, Flora Fandango, Jenna Raider, Lornita Hornita and featuring our very special guest - Canadian Legend of Burlesque - The Lady Divine Ms. Judith Stein. Ms. Stein is the only Canadian to be inducted into the Burlesque Hall of Fame. The show is on Thursday Feb. 10th at 8pm The Capitol Theatre, Nelson, BC with all the glamorous trappings of the theatre and the musical talents of Varouj and the Very Burly Boys. So come get your burlesque on and we'll see you at APHRODITE'S DREAM!

Canadian FLIKS Film Fest

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:00:00 -0700

This year the Canadian FLIKS Festival showcases some fine local fare along with some of the big hitters in the biz at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on February 11-12. Six films, all with a BC connections, include fine local efforts worthy of the community�s support. The festival is a mix of documentary, drama and comedy spanning issues of family dynamics, finding purpose in life, love and work, food ethics, and the choices we make under adversity. The festival opens Friday Feb 11 at 7pm, with former Nelsonite and local theatre personality Declan O�Driscoll back in town with his entertaining MILK WAR, an in-depth doc on the raw milk controversy - featuring the arrest and trial of Ontario raw milk farmer Mike Schmidt. Join O�Driscoll and Jon Steinman of CJLY�s deconstructing Dinner for a Q&A after the film. Trail�s, Soren Johnstone and Michael Babiarz will attend with their hard-hitting PLAY WITH FIRE at 9 pm on Friday. An award winning no-budget 18+ gritty and visceral Indie drama that illuminates the violent and drug addled underbelly of youth trapped in a mill town � PLAY WITH FIRE features Trail�s smelter looming in virtually every beautiful shot. Saturday February 12 at 1 pm is SHINE OF RAINBOWS from Canada�s premier cinematographer-director Vic Sarin (PARTITION 2008). A beautifully shot, emotional, family drama, SHINE OF RAINBOWS is a sweet tale about a silent orphan adopted by a childless couple who live on a beautiful remote Irish Island. Sarin�s adaptation of Lillian Beckwith�s novel is beautifully shot & acted. Rated G. ONE WEEK JOB, an inspiring doc by Ian MacKenzie - screening on Saturday at 3 pm� follows new Capilano College graduate Sean Aiken as he takes a new job every week for 52 weeks to find his passion in work and his purpose in the world. A �one red paper clip� story, the pressures of the film project also help and hinder him in finding purpose � and love. Sean and Ian are working on making it out to the festival for a Q&A after the film. Saturday�s feature at 7 pm is Vancouver�s Carl Bessai�s comedic-mocku-drama FATHERS & SONS . Following his hit MOTHER & DAUGHTERS (CDN FLIKS FEST 2009), in F&S Bessai explores the relationship between fathers and sons in his unique, hilarious style - complete with all the insanity, macho posturing and repressed emotions of paternal bonding � and he does this across cultures. FATHERS & SONS stars Ben Ratner and co-stars former Slocan Valley resident Babz Chula in her final film. Rated 14A. SMALL TOWN MURDER SONGS closes the FLIKS Fest on Saturday at 9 pm is. A haunting modern gothic tale, about a repressed cop with a past who is shunned by his Ontario Mennonite community. As he tries to solve his first murder case � his past surfaces, shattering the calm of his new life. Beautifully shot with a killer soundtrack by Bruce Peninsula, this Coenesque FLIK starring Peter Stormare (FARGO) in a tour de force performance cries out for the big screen experience. Voted one of Canada�s top ten films by TIFF. Rated PG. Fest Tickets pre-sales are available at OTTER BOOKS (in person sales only please). http://www.FLIKS.ca has all the trailers and details.

Canadian FLIKS Film Fest

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0700

Canadian FLIKS Film Fest

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Coppelia - Ballet Jorgen

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Coppelia - Ballet Jorgen Ballet Jörgen Canada revisits a classic ballet with their unique retelling of Coppélia. A journey that transcends the boundaries of real versus imaginary experiences, this classic love story is told through the vibrant contemporary choreography of the award winning Bengt Jörgen. The story takes us to the magical world of Dr. Coppélius, a disillusioned toy maker in search of the perfect partner. His quest drives him to create a dancing doll so beautiful that Nathanael, one of the local villagers, falls madly in love with her. Nathanael�s spurned sweetheart, Klara, delivers retribution by dressing as the doll and pretending to come to life. The set is made up of large interlocking and movable three-dimensional shapes and costumes reflect the design with geometric shapes and bright, primary colours. Scenes change by moving and altering the formation of these cubes and the physical transformations of scene changes are integrated into the choreography, emphasizing the playful atmosphere of this artificial world. �With wonderfully expressionistic modular sets and whimsical costumes that seem to be inspired by a combination of Cubism and Surrealism, the production succeeds because it does not try to ape larger versions.� � Michael Crabb, The World and I �The entire Jörgen company fills the stage with such exquisite life you are swept along for an entertaining ride.� � Gary Smith, The Hamilton Spectator �It was innovative, whimsical and amusing, yet dramatic in all the right places.� � Susan Doolan,The Barrie Examiner http://www.balletjorgen.ca/index.cfm?pagepath=Repertoire/Copp%C3%A9lia&id=10198

Flyin' Bob: One Man Three Ring Circus

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Kids Series! Book the full Capitol Kids series of all four shows for $40 � you�ll save 20% and get preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Flyin' Bob: One Man Three Ring Circus An exploration of the three ring circus in Flyin� Bob�s mind, and all the silliness that entails . . . From the simple balance of a Peacock Feather, through the Flying Boom Box, to the giant Chair Stack, stopping for a little Vertical Bowling and Celery, and finally arriving at a dramatic and nearly disastrous High Wire walk, Articulate Nonsense is a celebration of risk taking, audience participation, success, failure, useless skills, play, run on sentences and Never. Giving. Up. For 20 years, across Canada and in fifteen countries around the world, Flyin� Bob has performed as a juggler, tight-wire walker, comic, and musician in every venue imaginable. The street, stage, corporations, national television shows and festivals in Europe, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Korea, Israel, Egypt, and the US have all experienced Flyin� Bob�s unique brand of comedy and physical theatre. He has toured schools extensively throughout Western Canada and has performed at many outdoor and corporate events throughout Alberta. He also directs, produces and teaches. http://flybob.com/theatre.html

FUEGO en la NIEVE

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:30:00 -0700

FUEGO en la NIEVE A BellyDance production by professional dancer Jen Mendizabal After a whole year of hard work, Jen feels proud to share what her BellyDance students have been able to learn during the year 2010 with all of Nelson. Fuego en la Nieve will definitely make Nelson have a very warm night full of the magic that is BellyDance!!! Fuego en la Nieve, which means Fire in the Snow in spanish, comes from all the contrasts we live when the temperature of our body changes and makes our emotions, our feelings, and our way to express ourselves change with it. Jen has incorporated all of this into a BellyDance production that everybody in the building will enjoy! This night will be full of colors, dancing, and amazing music. Come and Enjoy our year-end showcase!! Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVjMjMfYXy8 www.JenMendizabal.com

FUEGO en la NIEVE

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:30:00 -0700

The Laila Biali Trio

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! The Laila Biali Trio Audiences and critics spotted it from the moment composer, pianist and singer Laila Biali broke onto the music scene in her early twenties. Laila is an exceptionally versatile musician seamlessly moving between all styles of music displaying a keen jazz sensibility, the sensitivity and technical command of classical music and the strong rhythm and groove required of pop/funk. This versatility comes as no surprise since Laila�s own compositions typically cross several different genres, putting her music in its own category. Her versatility has won her touring engagements with top-tier artists including Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega. In September of 2009 Laila performed vocals on a DVD taping of �If on a Winters Night� with Police front man and 16-time Grammy winner Sting. She appeared with Sting in October of 2009 on the Late Show with David Letterman, the View and the Today Show. Honoured as both SOCAN Composer of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year at the 2005 National Jazz Awards, Laila has already showcased her original music at world-class venues spanning five continents, including New York City�s Carnegie Hall, the acclaimed North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, the International Jazz Festival in Lima, Peru and the Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan - evidence that her compositions, piano virtuosity and vocal integrity are garnering not only national attention but world-wide recognition. "Laila Biali is truly a triple treat. From her artfully penned original compositions to her inventive arrangements of standards, the music she creates reveals a brilliant musical mind and an honest open heart." - John Haverland, CBC http://www.lailabiali.com/live/

Ski Bum: The Musical

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Attention ski bums, snow bums, skinny bums, and large bums; Iron Mountain Theatre (I.M.T.) is proud to present: Ski bum: the Musical. I.M.T. (the company who brought you �A Tribute to Mining�, �White Star Lady�, and �Company Jump�) is the Kootenay's newest, professional theatre company. True fire for theatre arts burns in these young writers, composers, singers, actors, and dancers. Ski-Bum: The Musical is a character driven, seasonal inspired homage to the dirtbags, debutants, lurkers and posers constantly in search of bottomless pow (powder snow;) A musical comedy that pokes fun of musical theatre while highlighting the trials and tribulations faced by a variety of mountain lovers. Mountain culture amplified by song, dance and story. The innuendo alone is enough to tickle even the most chafed of funny-bones. The four person cast, Jane Gaudet, Mark Pollard, RJ Peters and Nadine Tremblay, play multiple roles that depict characters of mountain culture life in their purest form. Written by Tyler Austin Bradley and Mark Pollard Music by Nadine Tremblay. Directed by Shane Snow (that's his name, no joke). Check out Tyler�s blog at http://tabradley.tumblr.com/ PG 12! For more info go to: http://ironmountaintheatre.wordpress.com/ski-bum-the-musical/

Ski Bum: The Musical

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Richard Margison

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Richard Margison, with pianist, Kinza Tyrell The Victoria-born, world renowned tenor �has a voice so magnificent, it breaks from his body as naturally as light breaks the day�.

DREAM

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Local aerial photographer, Benjamin Jordan, will capture the first ever West Kootenay Community Formation and would like to extend a personal invitation to Nelson residents to be part in this event. This March marks the launch of his Above + Beyond Kootenays initiative which connects his local fundraising efforts to the local youth camp, Tipi Camp. Other fundraising events include a month-long photography gallery at Oso Negro cafe and the Canadian Premier of his cross-Canada paragliding documentary film DREAM at the Capitol, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. ($10 Adults, $5 Children, Tickets at Otter Books) The photograph will be made up of 300-plus community members connecting in the shape of a river flowing through mountains and is intended to serve as a reminder of the power of our community and the love we share for our environment. It will be sold online and at local stores afterwards to raise funds to send West Kootenay children from low-income homes to Tipi Camp, a remote access nature camp on the East Shore which focuses on wilderness immersion for self esteem. Having grown up in low-income Toronto home, Jordan recognizes today that the charity camps he attended during his youth were solely responsible for his passion for nature and community today. Jordan began creating aerial formation work as a way of giving back during his 2009 paraglider voyage across Canada, as he produced 30 formations with schools and summer camps to benefit that same cause; sending children from low-income homes to summer camp. For formation concept drawings please visit the Above + Beyond website.

'Fluid Stability' - Margie Gillis

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Theatre Season Series! A Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows. You receive a Season discount of 20% and preferred seating when you purchase a Season. SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! "Fluid Stability" - Margie Gillis Internationally acclaimed modern dance artist, dancer/choreographer Margie Gillis has been seen on television and in theatrical films on several occasions. Her life and her art have been the subjects of several documentary films, the most notable being Veronica Tennant�s Wild Hearts in Strange Times. Margie also choreographed the Delilah sequence for John Turturro�s film Romance and Cigarettes and was commissioned by Cirque du Soleil for two solos for the Las Vegas production of LOVE, a tribute to the legendary Beatles and their music. "Fluid Stability" offers as an evening program, an overview of 35 years of Margie Gillis� choreographies. Grouping together earlier works as well as recent works, this program eloquently illustrates Margie Gillis� artistic maturity. The pieces performed usually include Theo, Blue, What the Wind Whispers, Par un fil d�argent, Little Animal and Complex Simplicity of Love. This program is modular, adapting to the specific needs of the presenters and their communities. Further info: http://www.margiegillis.org/en/PDF/PrKit_ENG_Stability.pdf �� A solo virtuoso whose specialty continues to be her own brand of intensity, emotion and inventiveness, communicated throughout the decades to every corner of the globe." � Aline Apostolska, La Presse, Montreal �One doesn't come across the flame-like intensity of a dancer like Margie Gillis too often. A celebration of the life of the senses.� - Anna Kisselgoff, The New York Times �...Gillis is a wonderful dancer with a robust passion, a compelling sense of life and music, and most important, that heaven-sent ability to carve movement into the memory of its audience.� - Clive Barnes, The New York Post http://www.margiegillis.org/

Outskirts of Eden

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Proceeds from ticket sales of this performance will be used to aid in disaster relief for the Tsunami ravaged Japanese community of Onagawa. In 2009 Jude Davison released a critically acclaimed concept album � �Circo de Teatro� that chronicled the going�s-on of a Mexican circus and all its colorful characters. Americana UK called it �a bold musical statement by an honest, progressive musician not afraid to venture off the beaten path in search of a creative muse�, while All Access Magazine in Los Angeles wrote that "Circo de Teatro is a spectacle of sound�. The album was brought to life with a ten-piece band (some of Nelson�s finest musicians) with a stunning show at the Capitol Theatre in 2010 as well as performances at the Whatshan and Kaslo Jazz festivals. It�s January 2011 and Jude has just released his 19th CD �Outskirts of Eden�. A sprawling two-disc set featuring 27 new songs that criss-cross musical genres: Americana, Country, Rock, Dixieland, Mariachi, Folk and Blues. Once again Jude and his band will take to the Capitol stage to recreate the new album�s songs LIVE. But there is more. . . While the first act will feature songs from �Outskirts of Eden� the second act will reprise the costumes, theatrics, and music of the �Circo de Teatro� show � that�s two show�s in one! A Nelson event not to be missed! CDs available at: http://www.judedavison.com VIDEO of the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?=67p3DH6Nui4&feature=related

Best of the Fest

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Please contact the Box Office for purchasing a 2-Day Pass! An incredible mix of local and international world class snowboarders, skiers, paddlers, climbers, and environmental activists will come together at this years Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Best of the Fest tour. This event is a fundraiser for the Nelson food cupboard so bring a donation to be entered into a draw for great prizes. Friday night we dedicate to the international work of many local Nelsonites and will be making a donation to Kukua Pamoja and programs in the region around Nairobi, Kenya where local Jamie Makena is right now working on vocational training, sexual health education, theatre, yoga, art, community building and nutrition programs. THURSDAY'S LINEUP: 'Anirniq' 'Anirniq' is Inuktitut for 'breath' and is a short fable of an Inuit man confronting the loss of his father when he was a young boy on his first narwhal hunt. Canada, 2010, 5 min 'Scattered Flurries' A cinematic look at deep winter in Telluride, Colorado. USA, 2009, 4 min 'Ymir Dirty Beat' Canada 'Tuzgle: Argentina' The Swiss climber Nina Caprez, accompanied by nine French climbing gentlemen, go explore a new climbing hot spot in Argentina. France, 2010, 21 min 'The Peak' Bernard is an average mountain climber. His crew is an average crew. And their climbs are, well average. But Bernard wants something more: that last unclimbed peak. Canada, 2009, 6 minutes Benjamin Jordan www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com Local paraglider pilot, Benjamin Jordan, who recently orchestrated an incredible photo shoot from the sky, involving 500+ people from Nelson and the surrounding region transforming into a landscape of mountains and water, will be screening a portion of his award winning documentary 'DREAM.' 15 min INTERMISSION 'Point Of No Return' Climbers travel to a treacherous mountain range near the border of Tibet to make a first ascent of a high-altitude face. USA, 2010, 24min 'Brothers Wild' Two brothers Timmy O'Neill, a pro climber, and Sean O'Neill, who is paralyzed from the waist down – push the limits of adaptive climbing. USA, 2010, 24min FRIDAY'S LINEUP: Mike Kent presenter will be showing a movie/slide show updating Kukua Pamoja, a project happening near Nairobi, Kenya. 15 min 'Living the Dream' A Point Of View perspective on the dirt bag climbing lifestyle. A close a personal look into the modern climbing lifestyle. USA, 2010, 3 min 'The Desert River' Every spring in Haines, Alaska, a river bulges and rages towards the sea, fed by the thawing of a massive mountain snowpack. US, 2010, 4 minutes 'Ymir Dirty Beats' Canada 'Bckyrd Films' Canada 'Cross Country Snowboarding' Skootch up and meet outsider athletes Joel & Tate, the world's most dedicated flatland snowboarders. USA, 2007, 3 min Benjamin Jordan 15 min INTERMISSION 'Book of Legends' An international team of white water kayakers travel to Siberia in search of the world class white water found in the Bashkaus River in the Altai Mountains in Southern Siberia. 'Spoil' The winner of the Best Environmental Film award at this years Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. This film was been created through a collaboration between the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) and EP Films (Portland, OR) Canada, 2010, 40 minutes 'Sombrio Surf' Canada

Best of the Fest

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700

SATISFACTION - The Rolling Stones Experience

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700

SATISFACTION - The Rolling Stones Experience is the international touring tribute to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. Now in its seventh year of production & over 1200 performances, this highly acclaimed presentation showcases the most authentic cast & costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the Stones are unbelievably re-created in this authentic tribute to the world�s most popular touring band. The look and sound of the Rolling Stones is so convincingly captured you won�t believe it� Over 40 years of classic hits presented in the classic Rolling Stones style. Satisfaction � The Rolling Stones Experience� Featured in Rolling Stone, Showbiz Magazine, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning news and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television & radio shows as the world�s #1 Rolling Stones tribute band. Click Here For Video Sample: http://www.rollingstoneshow.com

'The Velveteen Rabbit' - Kathryn Popham

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Capitol Kids Series! Book the full Capitol Kids series of all four shows for $40 � you�ll save 20% and get preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! The Velveteen Rabbit - Kathryn Popham The beautiful tale by Margery Williams is a modern children's classic, in which a stuffed toy rabbit learns what it means to be REAL. This splendid dramatic adaptation portrays a young child's world of special toys. "When a child loves you for a long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become REAL", explains the Skin Horse in the story. This presentation, with its lovely masks, puppets and props is an excellent introduction to the world of theatre. Kathryn Popham's CD of The Velveteen Rabbit won a Parents' Choice Recommended Award. According to a review on the Parents Choice Foundation Website, "With delivery that is true and full of life, Kathryn Popham treats listeners to her tender rendition of this classic story."

Symphony of the Kootenays SOLD OUT

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Symphony of the Kootenays in 'A Dvorak Celebration', Bruce Dunn, Music Director, plays Symphony #8 in G Major by Dvorak, and Dvorak's Cello Concerto featuring cellist Jeff Faragher.

Vanishing of the Bees film

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0700

A gift from the Kootenay Coop in celebration of Earth Day! Free Admission - Everyone invited! Film screening at 7:00 pm followed by a Q&A with local beekeeper Jeremy Lack from Mad Dog Farm.

'Steal The Blue' - April Verch

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700

"Steal the Blue" - April Verch April Verch�s recent featured performance in the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games confirms her status as one of the top female virtuoso fiddlers in the roots music genre. When you see April Verch perform, the first thing that strikes you is the pure energy that infuses her fiddle playing and step dancing .. then, what draws you in, are more subtle things. Confident, winsome singing, the finely detailed elegance of her fiddle phrasing and the depth of a repertoire that ranges through material from Bluegrass to Brazilian to Celtic, from a jaunty Canadian folksong to a poignant contemporary ballad. April is a world-class fiddler, a champion Ottawa Valley stepdancer, an acclaimed composer, and a vocalist whose voice has been hailed as �absolutely captivating� by the Toronto Star. The April Verch Band features world-class musicians comprising a band that tours tirelessly across Canada, the United States, the U.K. and Europe. They have established a reputation as consummate performers, winning over audiences not only with sheer virtuosity on their respective instruments, but also with charm, humor and boundless energy on stage. April has released seven recordings to date earning a JUNO nomination for �Best Roots/Traditional Album� her most recent release, �Steal The Blue� (2008), was co produced by Stephen Mougin of the Sam Bush Band and Jon Weisberger. �Among the most promising new fiddlers in roots music today�Verch is never afraid to lace her playing with clever twists of bluegrass, blues, and pop.� - Boston Globe �Her style, technique and sheer virtuosity rival anyone who�s ever held a bow.� -Vintage Guitar Magazine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr03r2BFlFs http://www.aprilverch.com/site/

Penderecki String Quartet

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2010-11 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Penderecki String Quartet One of the most celebrated chamber ensembles, the group is in its third decade of an extraordinary career, bringing a �remarkable range of technical excellence and emotional sweep� to its performances.

Summer Youth Program Auditions

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:00:00 -0700

CAPITOL THEATRE AUDITIONS PLEASE BOOK AN AUDITION TIME: To book your audition time call the Capitol at 250.352.6363. Summer Youth Program Production "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (Revised)" Auditions SUNDAY APRIL 17 10AM - 4PM Youth ages 12 - 18. Please have a song prepared. Program runs June 30 through July 23. Performances Thursday July 21 through Saturday July 23. Program fee $275 plus HST $308.00 PLEASE BOOK AN AUDITION TIME: To book your audition time call the Capitol at 250.352.6363. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Thu, 19 May 2011 20:00:00 -0700

TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 8TH Derek Edwards� hilarious ruminations on his Blunderful Life is a wildly entertaining comedic exposé by �a virtuoso at the peak of performance�. With a wit and will forged in Northern Canada, he guides us through the pivotal life moments we�re all confronted by in our 20s, 30s, 40s and on ... snapshots of the past and the world around us, skewed and imbued with a small town charm and tempered with an inimitable quirky perspective. Is it really wrong, he wonders, to extend a misspent youth that extra 30 years? A 14-year vet of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the only Canadian to win the prestigious Vail, Colorado, Invitational Comedy Competition, Edwards is universally considered to be among the top comics in the country. Certainly his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he�s a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic - Canadian Comedy Awards, and by his Gemini nominations for Best Performance in a Comedy. Clearly the critics agree: �5 STARS - the funniest man on earth� - Winnipeg Free Press �4 STARS - the crowd howled� - Victoria Times Colonist �Edwards reigns as the King of Canadian comedy� - Charlottetown Guardian �Edwards takes stand-up to next stage� - Georgia Straight �the epitome of timing & storytelling� - Halifax ChronicleHerald �the comedian�s comedian� - London Free Press. My Blunderful Life - common sense and an inspired sense of the ridiculous...a recipe, road-honed, for a stellar night of laughs. http://www.shantero.com

An Evening with Leo Kottke

Wed, 25 May 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Innovative acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke was born September 11, 1945 in Athens, Georgia. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky-- "I haven't been that hip since"-- for the guitar at age 11. After adding a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Phillip Sousa and Preston Epps, Kottke joined the Navy underage-- to be underwater-- and lost some hearing shooting at lightbulbs in the Atlantic while serving on the USS Halfbeak, a diesel submarine. Discharged in 1964, Kottke entered college, dropping out after a year to hitchhike across the country with his twelve string... "Not something I enjoyed, I met too many interesting people." After settling in the Twin Cities area and becoming a fixture at Minneapolis' Scholar Coffeehouse, which had been home to Bob Dylan and John Koerner, he issued his 1968 debut LP Twelve String Blues, recorded on the Scholar's tiny Oblivion label. After sending tapes to guitarist John Fahey, Kottke was signed to Fahey's Takoma label, releasing what has come to be called the Armadillo record. Fahey and his manager Denny Bruce soon secured a production deal with Capitol. Kottke's 1971 major-label debut, "Mudlark," positioned him somewhat uneasily in the singer/songwriter vein, despite his own wishes to remain an instrumental performer. Still, despite battles with label heads as well as with Bruce, Kottke flourished during his tenure on Capitol, as records like 1972's "Greenhouse" and 1973's live "My Feet Are Smiling" and "Ice Water" found him branching out with guest musicians and unusual song covers, all the while honing his propulsive finger-picking mastery. With 1975's Chewing Pine, Kottke reached the U.S. Top 30 for the second time; he also gained an international cult following thanks to his performances in Europe and Australia. With his 1976 self-titled release, he moved to the Chrysalis label, although sales diminished for LPs including 1978's "Burnt Lips," 1979's "Balance" and 1980's "Live in Europe." After 1983's T-Bone Burnett-produced "Time Step," Kottke's contract with Chrysalis ended, and he moved to the Private Music label, later absorbed by BMG and RCA. The beginning of his tenure on Private Music coincided with the beginnings of a shift in technique, abandoning fingerpicks for fingertips. "It was like somebody turned the lights on." After 1986's reflective "A Shout Toward Noon," he did not re-enter the studio until recording "Regards From Chuck Pink" in 1988. He released an album annually from 1989 to 1991, following "My Father's Face," another T-Bone Burnett production, with "That's What" and finally "Great Big Boy," produced by Steve Berlin. Two years later, Kottke returned with "Peculiaroso," which featured production by Rickie Lee Jones. The solo "One Guitar No Vocals" followed in 1999, but it was his collaboration with Phish bassist Mike Gordon, "Clone," that caught audiences' attention in 2002. Kottke and Gordon followed with a recording in the Bahamas called "Sixty Six Steps," produced by Leo's old friend and Prince producer David Z. Kottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations, a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and he continues touring globally. Website: http://www.leokottke.com/

Movement 2011 - Theatrealive

Thu, 26 May 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Guitar Night - An Evening with Don Ross & Brooke Miller

Sat, 28 May 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Lindsay Ferguson

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Capitol Theatre Vintage Clothing Garage Sale!

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0700

It's been 2 years and it's time to throw open our back doors again for another Capitol Theatre Costume Garage Sale! This coming Sunday, June 19 from 9am - 2pm. Come around back and have a peek inside the biggest closet in town!

Alseny Dialla & Kikeyambay Afro Fusion Orchestra

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:30:00 -0700

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (revised)

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:30:00 -0700

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (revised)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:30:00 -0700

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (revised)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0700

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (revised)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Nelson's Best Singer Contest

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Who is "Nelson's Best Singer"? Find out on July 28th!! Singers interested in participating please go to: http://www.kootenaysbest singer.com

One-Act plays - BC Senior Games

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Two One-Act comedy plays for the BC Seniors Games will be presented at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson at 2:00 pm on Friday August 19th. "Dinner For One" by Lauri Wylie, comes from St. Luke�s Players Victoria "Nothing Is As It Seems", by Eve Baldwin, is presented by a Fraser Valley company The adjudicator is Laurie Jarvis, Nelson veteran community director, producer and performer. Theatre admission is free.

Season Launch!

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700

It's here! Welcome to the Launch of the Capitol Theatre's 2011-12 Season! It's also the Launch of the 2011-12 Nelson Overture Concert Season! Now through the end of September season renewals are underway. Please contact the theatre to renew your favourite seats! Tickets for individual shows can be purchased starting October 4th.

TRIBUTE! To The Stars

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:30:00 -0700

A Cops For Kids benefit show! Featuring tribute performances: Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers & Neil Diamond

Conceiving Family

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Following the filmmaker�s recent journey into parenthood, Conceiving Family focuses on gay and lesbian couples that have chosen adoption to create their families. Against the odds, facing discrimination and issues of legitimacy, these couples are driven by the hope that they will, one day, share their love with the child they were meant to bring home.

Capitol Theatre Christmas Pantomime Auditions

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre presents its 24rd Annual Christmas Pantomime this year staging �The Elves and the Shoemaker�. THE CAPITOL IS HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18th. Ages 13 and under are invited to audition with a parent from 11am to 1pm. Ages 14 and over from 2pm to 4pm. No appointments necessary. The Capitol Panto is a mainstay of local theatre featuring members of the community in often ridiculous and hilarious roles. This year�s panto takes place Thursday through Sunday December 1st through 4th. The Capitol Panto Auditions customarily attract over 100 performers for around 50 parts so the odds are great you will be onstage at the theatre. Last years wild west performances of Show Down at the Hoe Down brought in over 1,200 audience members and was a hoot'n'nanny in a handbasket! Yee haa! The Panto is an annual fundraising event for the Capitol Theatre Restoration Society and is an integral part of its continued operation. Be a part of a local tradition by auditioning for the big show. Call 250.352.6363 for information or email capitol@netidea.com.

Kim Payne

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:30:00 -0700

The Soul Of Discipline Speaker, Kim John Payne A parent�s journey is filled with both precious moments and difficult situations. Our sense of how we are doing is often determined by the way in which we respond to the flashpoints of parenting. These moments will either refine or consume us. Parenting and discipline styles have changed over the years yet often these influences flow into our family and classroom life today. It is so revealing to explore discipline styles past and present, from the old blind obedience to behaviour modifications based on punishment and reward or even to our present day behaviour affirmation, often expressed as the good job culture. While these tools have their place, this presentation will set out three cumulative discipline phases. Firstly, training creative compliance for the young child, secondly, building emotional skills for the elementary age, and lastly, for the teenager, managing critical choices. To learn more about this presentation and the Saturday morning workshop visit: http://soulofdiscipline.wordpress.com/ To learn more about Kim John Payne visit: http://www.simplicityparenting.com or http://www.thechildtoday.com This event is generously sponsored by the Nelson Waldorf School. http://www.nelsonwaldorf.org

Cheesecake Burlesque

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:00:00 -0700

SEASON OPENER EVENT Cheesecake Burlesque The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue keeps audiences coming back for more! More laughs, more tease and more body confidence. The Cheesecakes are multiple award winners who have shimmied across stages in Las Vegas, Vancouver, Berlin, Seattle and Victoria to name a few. With influences from cult classics like Priscilla Queen of The Desert to Broadway favourites like Guys and Dolls to imaginative roller coasters like their original Cheesecakes In Space, these girls know how to put on the modern day show-stopper! The performers are as individual as the stars on the walk of fame - cute, geeky, rock n roll, classic, and elegant - audiences can't help but have a favourite or two or three! The Cheesecakes are known for their high energy acts, stand out performers, comedic timing, seductiveness and girl-next door accessibility. "The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue encompasses comedy, audience participation and music in their acts. Mixing the traditionally parodic [sic] elements with modern pop culture references, the troupe updates the style without losing the original spirit." - The Metropolitan Magazine Still not sure what you're in for? Here's a teaser!: http://vimeo.com/21735387 http://www.cheesecakeburlesque.com

All I Can - A film by Sherpas Cinema

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:30:00 -0700

The time has come for a ski film that stands for something. Join us as we unite spectacular cinematography with creative cinematic language to fuse our passion for skiing with our potential to help the environment. In bringing the planet to life and drawing parallels between our daily existence, we find a common ground between the global situation and the real individual. Epic natural cinematography, ground breaking skiing from Chile to Greenland, and an attainable display of green solutions create an accessible identification point for the viewer, leaving them with an inspiring new perspective. Featuring: Mark Abma, Eric Hjorleifson, Chris Rubens, James heim, Callum Pettit, JP Auclair, Mike douglas, Kye Petersen, rory Bushfield, ingrid Backstrom, John Collison, Lynsey Dyer, Ian McIntosh, Chad Sayers, Matty Richard, Dana Flahr, Greg Hill, Cody Barnhill and more ... Locations: Chile, Canada, Morocco, Greenland, Alaska and beyond ... http://sherpascinema.com/news/now-playing-allican

iShow: a play from the future

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Where will we be in 100 years? Will we be fitter, stronger, happier, more productive? Raymond doesn't care, but he does care about you, and how you're coping. He wants to help you be all that you can be in 2112, he wants to show you how to take advantage of the possibilities and hopefully, hopefully, he won't have a meltdown and get fired again. Hopefully. Written and performed by Lucas Myers, a satirical look at where we may end up, and how one man tries to survive in the face of mounting obstacles and diminishing returns. Featuring new music and all new material! WARNING: CONTAINS THE FUTURE. COULD FREAK YOU OUT

iShow: a play from the future

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Community Sing-Along: SING TOGETHER

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:00:00 -0700

You are invited to attend a Community Sing-Along to launch a new Seniors Sing-Along book: SING TOGETHER. Local choirs and individuals of all ages will lead the audience through many old and new favourites! Look for Glacier Harmony, Second Winds, Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus, as well as individuals and special guests. The application for this project was made by Friends of Nelson Elders (FNE) and funded by New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). If you would like group seating please reserve your ticket for general seating through singtogetherOct2@hotmail.com

Twe12ve & YES. It's A Movie

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Snowboard movies! Double feature! Giveaways! Featured riders autographing giveaways! Tix available at: Sacred Ride Ripping Giraffe Tribute Online via this website. At the Capitol Theatre Box Office. At the door. http://www.absinthe-films.com/ http://yesitsamovie.yesnowboard.com/

The Marc Atkinson Quartet

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Capitol Theatre 2011-12 Season Series! Save 20% on Capitol NIghts presentations by booking a Season in person or by phone through the Box Office. (Season = 4+ season shows.) Marc Atkinson is a multiple award-winning, world touring musician from Hornby Island, BC. Don�t miss this chance to see his latest musical project, The Marc Atkinson Quartet. Jurgen Goethe (CBC) described the renowned Marc Atkinson Trio as �... solidly in the top ten of the world�s working trios...� The Bills, the virtuosic and exuberant folk quintet that Marc co-founded, burned a trail through North America and European music festivals and was arguably one of the best Canadian folk outfits of the last decade. Together these two groups have seven acclaimed releases which garnered two Juno nominations and countless awards. Marc�s playing and composing have been described as �jaw dropping,� �stunning,� �dazzling.� �flawless, surprise filled and sizzling.� Marc has performed at festivals from Celtic Connections in Glasgow, to the Montreal International Jazz Festival, to California WorldFest, to Tonder Festival in Denmark and even for the Queen of England. Now, combining the best of both worlds, the Marc Atkinson Quartet has leapt to the stage with an all-star line up designed to thrill and amaze from concert hall to the festival mainstage. "Atkinson backs up his jaw-dropping technique with real music. ...absolutely dazzling. �this is exuberantly fresh and sparkling, a wonderful gem." - John P. Mclaughlin - The Vancouver Province

John Siebert - Project Plowshares

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0700

The Mir Centre Fall Lecture Series presents the Columbian Basin Trust Lecture, John Siebert, Plowshares Project. CANADA AND THE ART OF WAR Prime Minister Stephen Harper has put a strong military capability at the centre of Canadian foreign policy. Calling alternative approaches to a dangerous world "timid and trendy," he recently declared that "strength is not an option; it is a vital necessity." From Afghanistan to the Arctic, the "courageous warrior" is put forward as the ideal for protecting and advancing Canadian values and interests abroad. The ancient Chinese military text, 'The Art of War' cautions that being strong without being smart will result in defeat.

TRANSMIT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:30:00 -0700

TRANSMIT - A Contemporary Dance Production 10 of the Kootenay's best dancers will thrill you with a trip around the world through contemporary dance. With dance styles ranging from ballet to Bollywood to modern, and a wide variety of music including French pop, electronica, classical, East Indian, plus a little Beck and Manu Chao, this entertaining evening of dance is sure to excite and inspire! Appropriate for all ages. For more information and a preview, visit: http://transmitdance.blogspot.com/

Jasper Wood & David Riley

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to 2011-12 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Book season renewals & bookings in person or by phone at the Box Office. Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! JASPER WOOD (violin) and DAVID RILEY (piano) A perennial favourite with Nelson audiences, Jasper Wood has established himself as one of Canada�s top violinists. His �thrilling virtuosity� (The Strad) and �open luminous tones, seamless lines and impeccable technique� (Toronto Star) have charmed the ears and captured the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Pianist David Riley has received rave reviews throughout the U.S. and Canada, including �Absolutely exquisite technique� (New York Concert Review), and �A soloist�s dream, star quality, gifted and sensitive ...� (Billings Gazette).

SOLITAIRE

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:30:00 -0700

In the high desert of South America, winter takes hold, devouring bleached bones and abandoned shacks. Into these most inhospitable of lands, a handful of drifters emerge from the whiteout, ready to cast their lot on forsaken peaks both merciless and magnificent. Venturing beyond the frontiers of most mountain films, Solitaire is backcountry skiing forged in the tradition of Western cinema. Born in the spires of Argentina�s legendary Las Lenas, a lonely two-year journey begins through an abandoned world, wandering the length of a continent from Peru�s Cordillera Blanca to Chilean Patagonia. Lost in the winds of snowbound badlands and the blizzards of primordial forests; Solitaire fuses western-inspired tales of backcountry gambles into landscapes never before visited on film. Shot on location in: Las Lenas, Argentina; Portillo, Chile; Nevados de Chillan, Chile; Patagonia, Chile; Bariloche, Argentina; Caviahue, Argentina; Huaraz, Peru; Iquitos, Peru; Uyuni, Bolivia; and Sajama, Bolivia. Featuring: Leo Ahrens, JP Auclair, Ryland Bell, Will Cardamone, Johnny Collinson, Forrest Coots, Stephan Drake, Jacqui Edgerly, Chris Erickson, Sebastian Haag, Kip Garre, Atsushi Gomyo, Kim Havell, Eliel Hindert, Erica Laidlaw, Jaime Laidlaw, Kyle Miller, Osamu �Ommu� Okada, Carston Oliver, Alex Paul, Thayne Rich, Dave Rosenbarger, Don Roth, Elyse Saugstad, Aidan Sheahan, Forrest Shearer, Ptor Spricenieks, Thomas Steiner, Drew Stoecklein, Taro Tamai, Jack Tolan� and honoring Arne Backstrom and Kip Garre. TEASER: http://vimeo.com/27216372 Facebook Page: Sweetgrass Productions http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239787032735316 Twitter: SweetgrassP

Vintage Unique - John Reichman & the Jaybirds

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Capitol Theatre 2011-12 Season Series! Save 20% on Capitol NIghts presentations by booking a Season in person or by phone through the Box Office. (Season = 4+ season shows.) John Reischman and the Jaybirds Vintage and Unique Years of European and North American tours, four critically acclaimed albums, two Juno nominations and two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. It�s little wonder the buzz around John Reischman and The Jaybirds continues to grow. Like the mandolinist at its helm, the group fashions a stylish, elegant take on bluegrass that is at once innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned, yet unselfconsciously new. To see their live show is to believe it. A genial blend of story-telling and side-show humor provides the backdrop to their studied performance of original songs, instrumentals, and newly arranged traditional material. Hailing from the variegated ranks of the contemporary West Coast acoustic music scene, each of these 'birds has certainly earned his wings: the list of projects they have contributed to over the years is nothing less than a short list of acoustic power houses. Together, their seamless ensemble work makes for one of the freshest, most tasteful band-sounds on the folk and bluegrass circuit today. �Though exceptional mandolinist Reischman gets his name out front, this folkgrass band democratically spreads the spotlight. Bassist Trisha Gagnon's pristine voice lends itself equally well to old English ballads, Civil War soldier's prayers and her own stirring evocations of rural life, Nick Hornbuckle's banjo work can be downright spine-tingling.� - Los Angeles Daily News http://www.thejaybirds.com

Blithe Spirit

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2011-12 Capitol Kids Season Series! Season tickets in person or by phone at the Box Office. Book the full Kids Season of all four shows and receive a 20% discount and preferred seating for each one! Take a Closer Look Dianna David is a former mechanical engineer turn professional entertainer. What started out mimicking Michael Jackson at the age of 6 turned into a full-time passion. Dianna wanted to explore her natural talents in movement by fusing it with her love to be silly and play, hence entering the world of clowning. She studied at San Francisco's Clown Conservatory, The School of Physical Theatre in London, England, and New York International Clown Festival's intensive workshops. http://www.diannadavid.net

The Buddy Holly Story - Arts Club Theatre Company

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Capitol Theatre 2011-12 Season Series! Save 20% on Capitol NIghts presentations by booking a Season in person or by phone through the Box Office. (Season = 4+ season shows.) Arts Club Theatre Company The Buddy Holly Story The World�s Most Successful Rock �n� Roll Musical, viewed by more than 20 million people in over 17,000 performances worldwide! "Peggy Sue," "That�ll Be the Day," "Oh Boy," "Not Fade Away"�the list of hit songs penned by Buddy Holly goes on and on. By his untimely death, the legend had already changed popular music forever. Vibrant and celebratory, The Buddy Holly Story highlights the talent and passion that lives on in his music and continues to thrill audiences long after they dance out of the theatre! "Oh, Boy! Buddy's a blistering winner� Forget about feel-good. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is feel-great, leaving its audience roaring for more� Zachary Stevenson nails the rock 'n' roll legend in a full-throttle tribute that fires on all cylinders" �Peter Birnie, The Vancouver Sun http://www.artsclub.com

Attack of La Nina

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0700

An Evening with Judy Collins

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:30:00 -0700

More info TBA. Tix on sale June/2011 Website: http://www.judycollins.com/index1.php

From the Inside Out

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Allemande - MOVE: The Company

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Capitol Theatre 2011-12 Season Series! Save 20% on Capitol NIghts presentations by booking a Season in person or by phone through the Box Office. (Season = 4+ season shows.) Move: The Company Allemande Constructed largely of duets, which shift in mood and design "Allemande" is a brisk, busy work built of small, precise ballet-based actions, seasoned with a sharp contemporary aesthetic. Beamish's choreographic talent lies in how he is able to make a series of fast, disparate isolations flow together into logically connected phrases that add up to larger and profoundly expressive movement statements. In other contexts this sleek, technical style of contemporary dance is often executed with a detached quality, Beamish's dancers perform with passion and relate to one another in an almost haughty manner, lending an interesting emotionality to an already intriguing dance. Set to a poignant assemblage of Johnny Cash recordings, Simone Orlando's "Studies of Cash" employs heartrending video footage (by Lynne Spencer), a comic karaoke scene that leavens the sadness, and a marvelous choreographic fusion of raw athleticism, folk-dance elements, and classical lyricism to portray the grim sentiments associated with Cash's music and life. Allemande also features a new work, Marcato, for the company's five male dancers that premieres in New York in September 2011. Virtuosic movements illustrate a series of the complex power dynamics that unfold amongst the group. The program is completed by black tent on the plains, a deconstructed woman's trio en pointe set to a score by rising British composer Charlie Usher, who's works have already been played at Lincoln Centre and by the BBC Orchestra. �Hardcore might best describe the speedy, aggressive, no-nonsense dance style.� - Lori Ortiz, Explore Dance New York http://www.movethecompany.com

Isabel Bayrakdarian

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to 2011-12 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Book season renewals & bookings in person or by phone at the Box Office. Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN (soprano) and SEROUJ KRADJIAN (piano) Isabel Bayrakdarian burst onto the international opera scene after winning first prize in the 2000 Operalia competition founded by Plácido Domingo. Since then she has performed in many of the world's major opera houses and concert halls. She is admired as much for her stunning stage presence as for her exceptional musicality Juno award winning Armenian-Canadian pianist, Serouj Kradjian is �electrifying� (Spain). His concerts are �an experience to remember.� (Globe & Mail). http://www.bayrakdarian.com/

2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Local youth hold fundraiser for a safe house for children Thirty children share three bedrooms. They bathe in a small plastic swimming pool. The women who run the home provide for their basic physical and emotional needs, but more importantly, give them love. These kids are not orphans. They all have mothers who must visit them at least once a month - it's a condition of their place in this home. The kids were taken in because they were struggling to get to school since they had adjusted to the nocturnal schedules of their mothers. Called hijos de la luna (children of the moon), they are the children of migrant sex-trade workers in Oaxaca, Mexico. This January, Mt. Sentinel's Quest for Community program will be traveling to Oaxaca, and will be presenting Casa Hogar Hijos de la Luna (Home of the Children of the Moon) with a much needed influx of supplies and funding. Looking to maximize their contribution to this home, the Quest students are putting on an evening of local talent. Quickly becoming a popular annual event, the evening will include spoken word poetry, dance, choral music, and rap (mostly the work of local youth) all be interwoven with the storytelling talents of local artist Ray Strothers. Please come out and pack the theatre to help the kids at Casa Hogar Hijos de la Luna as much as possible. Admission is by donation - with a five dollar minimum - and tickets can be purchased at the door. For more info: http://www.questforcommunity.com http://www.hijosdelaluna-en.org/

Samantha Nutt - War Child Canada

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0700

The Mir Centre Fall Lecture Series in partnership with Otter Books presents Samantha Nutt, War Child Canada. Damned Nations: Greed, Guns, Armies and Aid Dr. Samantha Nutt (Sam) is the founder and executive director of War Child Canada as well as a medical doctor with more than fifteen years of experience working in war zones. Committed to peace, human rights and social justice, she has worked in some of the world's most violent flashpoints with War Child Canada, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This lecture is part of her national tour of her new book: 'Damned Nations: Greed, Guns, Armies and Aid'.

Backyard Booty

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Tales of Winter - Nelson Choral Society

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:30:00 -0700

Tales of Winter - Nelson Choral Society

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0700

'Rest in Powder'

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Harry Manx Live

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Amnesty International Film Festival

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:30:00 -0700

AFTERNOON SCREENING: 1:30 pm - Blood in the Mobile (Denmark, Germany, 82 minutes) Did you know your mobile phone contributes to violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Danish director Frank Piasecki Poulsen takes on the Congolese military and warlords to gain access to Bisie, a militia-controlled mine that produces cassiterite, a tin oxide used in cell phones. This compelling documentary reveals a mineral trade plagued with violence and human exploitation. Poulsen takes his findings back to mobile phone giant Nokia, a company that nets up to $1.6 billion in profits annually. His hope is that Nokia will stand behind its claim that �Sustainability is in everything we do.� Winner of the Cinema for Peace award in Berlin, Blood in the Mobile brings to light important issues to consider in our race for connectivity. "Recommended" - The Toronto Star. 3:25 pm - Children of War (Uganda, USA, 75 minutes) Filmed in northern Uganda over a period of three years, Children of War is a unique and incandescent documentary which follows a group of former child soldiers as they escape the battlefield, enter the sanctuary of a rehabilitation center, and undergo a remarkable process of trauma therapy and emotional healing with the help of a heroic team of trauma counselors. Best Feature: Artivist International Film Festival (Los Angeles) Justice Award: Cinema for Peace (Berlin) EVENING SCREENINGS: 7:00 pm - When China Met Africa (UK-France, 75 minutes) A historic gathering of over 50 African heads of state in Beijing reverberates in Zambia where the lives of three characters unfold. Mr Liu is one of thousands of Chinese entrepreneurs who have settled across the continent in search of new opportunities. He has just bought his fourth farm and business is booming. In northern Zambia, Mr Li, a project manager for a multinational Chinese company is upgrading Zambia's longest road. Pressure to complete the road on time intensifies when funds from the Zambian government start running out. Meanwhile Zambia's Trade Minister is on route to China to secure millions of dollars of investment. Through the intimate portrayal of these characters, the expanding footprint of a rising global power is laid bare - pointing to a radically different future, not just for Africa, but also for the world. Canadian premiere Winner, Best Filmmaker: Margaret Mead Film Festival (New York) 8:45 pm - Cultures of Resistance (USA, 73 minutes) Can music and dance be weapons of peace? On the eve of the Iraq war director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict. She found graffiti and rap artists fighting government repression in Iran, monks protesting in Burma, musicians reaching out to slum kids in Brazil, women�s leaders in Rwanda, and hip-hop artists from Palestine, and more, all using art and creativity in the name of peace and justice. Best Documentary on Human Rights Award: Steps International Film Festival (Ukraine)

Amnesty International Film Festival

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Ang Li

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to 2011-12 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Book season renewals & bookings in person or by phone at the Box Office. Book the full Concert Series of all four shows for $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! ANG LI (piano) Ang Li is an internationally-acclaimed piano virtuoso whose performance credits and talents reach well beyond her years. Her youth, talent, personality and audience appeal make her one of the world�s rising classical piano stars � �unabashedly virtuosic�..a potential figure of huge significance on the international concert stage� (Fort Worth StarTelegram) http://www.kanonartists.com

HANSON - !CANCELLED!

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Unfortunately, this Sunday's 8pm HANSON concert has been cancelled. Please contact the Box Office regarding refunds. The promoter that rented the Capitol Theatre has cited low ticket sales as the reason for the cancellations.

The Backyardigans

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0700

The Backyardigans

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0700

Anastasia - Ballet Jorgen

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Capitol Theatre 2011-12 Season Series! Save 20% on Capitol NIghts presentations by booking a Season in person or by phone through the Box Office. (Season = 4+ season shows.) Ballet Jörgen Canada Anastasia The mystical story of the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia. It is a wonderful tale of tragic life, ripped from history. The mystery of the seventeen year old Grand Duchess has fascinated people for 90 years, spanning books, movies, and musicals. Anastasia is the story of an innocent girl, a modern myth, and its mysterious surroundings inspire great speculation about the summer of 1918. Embrace the gripping human drama - the life of a young girl born to privilege and cast into a heartbroken world. Her emotions, aspirations, and affections make a beautiful pivot for the world that transforms around her. Ballet Jörgen Canada, renowned for its storytelling, passionately follows the daughter of the fallen Russian Tsar through St. Petersburg ballrooms, revolutions, captivity, and into the heart of the tragic mystery. Ballet Jörgen Canada is recognized for the innovation, warmth, humour and beauty in its works. For almost 25 years, the organization has sought to advance the art and appreciation of ballet and Canadian choreography through performance, educational experiences and outreach. http://www.balletjorgen.ca

Ski Bum: The Musical

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Ski-Bum: The Musical is a character-driven, seasonal-inspired homage to the dirtbags, debutants, lurkers and posers constantly in search of bottomless pow (powder snow). A musical comedy that pokes fun of musical theatre while highlighting the trials and tribulations faced by a variety of mountain lovers. Mountain culture amplified by song, dance and story. The four person cast, Jane Gaudet, Grant Waters, RJ Peters and Nadine Tremblay, play multiple roles that depict characters of mountain culture life in their purest form. Written by Tyler Austin Bradley and Mark Pollard, Music by Nadine Tremblay and directed by Shane Snow. Check out Iron Mountain Theatre's website for more information. http://ironmountaintheatre.wordpress.com/

FLIKS Canadian Film Fest

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Mount Sentinel Secondary proudly present Pride and Prejudice! A student chosen, designed and produced production in which all the actors have had to do all the technical elements as well. Students have been working since September on set, media, lighting, sound and even, helping with the direction. See a classic novel dance onto the stage as Elizabeth Bennet learns how pride can get you what you want, and get in your way. 7:30pm Show - Only Two Nights!

Pride and Prejudice

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:30:00 -0700

The Nuppet Show!

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:30:00 -0700

What do you get when you cross local student actors with famous felt superstars? Answer: �The Nuppet Show!�, Nelson Youth Theatreʼs eleventh hit play, live, Saturday, February 25th, at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson BC!! Our areaʼs youth actors welcome audience members of all ages to come celebrate good old-fashioned/modern entertainment with them, at their stellar variety-show tribute to celebrity non-humans with no strings attached! Whether you are aware of their on-screen inspirationsʼ comedic genius or not, youʼll enjoy �The Nuppet Show!�ʼs funny humour, sensational numbers, and silly acts no matter what. These youth �Nuppets� are so entertaining, their awesome performances stand up in the spotlight under any show-biz banner! Starring Evan Forst as your frog-green host with the most, Sara Hurst as his niece, Tom Wolf as his helpful gofer, Ivie Lock-Luttmer as their resident celebrity diva, Lennox Lockhurst as the Great ʻwhatever-he-isʼ, Mimi Lockhurst as a street-wise rat, Jessie Poling as a comedic bear, Kennedy MacInnis as a pianoplaying canine, Anais Fevrier as a whacky chef, Gideon Berry as the electric bandʼs toothy leader, Loki Wickman as the groovy bass player, Elle Backus-Horton as the rocking guitarist, Tucker Bingham as an animalistic drummer, Crystal as a cool sax-man, Tate Whitman as a legal eagle, Eiren Murray as a famous chicken, Amelia Ford as a backyard hen, Liam Brown as a scientific doctor, Tiana Baines as a laboratory guinea pig, Sasha Baines as a serious newscaster, and Avery & Abby Shea as the folk-singing duo, ʻRain & Wonderʼ -- plus, Zooey Bingham and London Morgan as those cantankerous critics in the balcony. Thereʼs a special guest star, too, local legend Lisel Forst (!), not to mention a potential surprise appearance by �The Phantom of the Nuppet Show!�. Jokes, Skits, Songs, Dancing, & More!! Featuring many of the above talented actors, recent Nelson Youth Theatre successes include �The Princess Bride�, �The Tempest�, �How Does Santa Deliver His Presents?�, �Monster Mash�, �Robin Hood & Maid Marian�, �East of the Sun, West of the Moon�, and �The Portal: Beyond the Wall�... Only $6 for students and seniors. Prizes will be awarded to audience members with the best celebrity tribute costumes on! More info about �The Nuppet Show!� is on the above Capitol website, and further Nelson Youth Theatre details are at www.forstmedia.ca. Itʼs time to ʻlight the lightsʼ!

Professional Zaniac - Alex Zerbe

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Alex Zerbe Professional Zaniac Alex is a two-time Guinness World Record holder who was voted Seattle�s Funniest Prop Comic. He has appeared on prime-time television in three countries including the hit NBC TV shows, �America�s Got Talent!� and �Last Comic Standing.� Alex is a Hacky Sack World Champion, half of the award-winning comedy act, Brothers from Different Mothers, and, as if that wasn't amazing enough, he was ranked Seattle�s 3rd Best Air Guitarist! Audiences everywhere freak out in a good way when they see Alex perform. When Jamie Lee Curtis saw his one-man show she said, �Boy are you talented, FANTASTIC!� http://www.alexzerbe.com

Regional Dramafest

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Regional Dramafest

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

KHAOS

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0700

The Tall Man - !POSTPONED!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:00:00 -0700

!POSTPONED! Due to a recent distribution deal, THE TALL MAN will be screened at the Capitol Theatre early in the fall. As soon as we have the specific dates, we will reschedule it here!

Steven Page

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Steven Page Page One Steven Page, the former lead singer for the band Bare Naked Ladies, will tell you that the themes explored in his latest album Page One are those of love, loss, and new beginnings. These are universally felt, and no less so for Page. Page One marks his first solo release since leaving Bare Naked Ladies, the highly-successful band he co-founded, wrote and performed with for more than 20 years. Page One is new - yet vintage - Steven Page. For the album, Page assembled a stellar crew, beginning with co-writing the songs with Stephen Duffy and Craig Northey (The Odds). The album is co-produced by Page and John Fields; the two playing most instruments, along with guests Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello); Esthero; Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket); Kevin Fox; Prince's NPG brass section, The Hornheads; Bryden, Jesse and Jay Baird (Feist); and the late Will Owsley in one of his last recordings. Page's first solo sailing was 2005's The Vanity Project, co-written with Stephen Duffy. Earlier this year, he released A Singer Must Die, a collaboration with the Toronto chamber music group Art of Time Ensemble. He has also scored three plays for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in the last 5 years. Over his 10-album career with Bare Naked Ladies, Steven Page has been blessed with myriad international awards and nominations while in the process selling over 12 million albums. Page One is not only his most recent work, it is the most distilled expression of Steven Page. http://www.stevenpage.com

Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Ed Sullivan performer, Larry Merchison, informs audiences nightly� �Tonight, right here on this stage� you're in for a Reeeally Big Sheeew!� And, the touring �Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars� is indeed big as it is the largest line-up of top quality tribute artists ever to tour in Canada. Lance Lipinsky (as Jerry Lee Lewis) from the Broadway hit musical �The Million Dollar Quartet� is the headline attraction on this superstar lineup and he alone is worth the price of admission. The show also includes Ted Torres as Young Elvis� Peter Jackson as Eddie Cochran plus superb impersonations of the Big Bopper� Ricky Nelson and the Everly Brothers. All of the featured cast members are among the most respected tribute artists in the world and their credentials are very well documented in tribute circles everywhere. The Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars is a one-time only tour featuring over 30 top ten hits performed by seven headline acts with the superb backing of Memphis Beats All-Star Rock'n'Roll Band. The show very tastefully re-creates the look and sound of the greatest rock'n'roll performers of all-time. The illusions are uncanny. The faces, the costumes, the movements, the songs� they are all the same. You couldn�t ask for anything more. It�s a fun-filled evening of authentic 1950�s rock�n�roll music. Don�t miss it! More information and Video at http://www.LegendsOfRocknRoll.com

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The Dance component of the Kootenay Festival of the Arts takes place on our stage. From March 28th - March 31st there is a range of workshops, competitions and performances taking place. On the evening of March 31st the winners of the competitions have the opportunity to perform in the Dance Gala. Please refer to the festival website for more detailed information: http://kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca

BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Although the Kootenay Regional Festival of the Arts will be running in the theatre, the Box Office inside the lobby will be closed to regular business on Thursday & Friday.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0700

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700

BOX OFFICE CLOSED

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Although the Kootenay Regional Festival of the Arts will be running in the theatre, the Box Office inside the lobby will be closed to regular business on Thursday & Friday.

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:30:00 -0700

Kootenay Festival of the Arts - Dance

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The Wizard of Oz - Kathryn Popham

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Kathryn Popham The Wizard of Oz This ground-breaking presentation features children from your community playing the roles of Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow, as well as many Flying Monkeys and Munchkins. With a one-hour rehearsal the children are let in on the secret that will make them look like they've been practicing for weeks! This play is an excellent choice for a wide range of audiences as it is universally appropriate and relevant and incorporates many elements of theatrical entertainment. http://www.kathrynpopham.ca

Deconstructing Dinner FILM FEST

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0700

April 5th 6:30 pm: "Deconstructing Dinner" & "Truck Farm" 8:30 pm: "To Make a Farm" April 19th 6:30 pm: "Bag It" 8:30 pm: "Urban Roots" APRIL 5, 6:30 PM: Deconstructing Dinner: Harmful or Hopeful Ham? (28min, Canada, 2012) Worldwide theatrical premiere (and sneak peek!) of a television special written and hosted by Nelson�s very own Jon Steinman of Kootenay Co-op Radio�s Deconstructing Dinner radio program/podcast (2006-2010). Alongside the James Beard Award winning producer and former Kootenay resident Declan O�Driscoll (Milk War), the production is a first step to a hopeful multi-episode series of the same name. Featuring world-renowned chef Michael Stadtlander (Eigensinn Farm / Haisai), the production introduces some of the fundamental questions to pose before we choose to eat pork products. Steinman focuses on the efforts among farmers, butchers and chefs to cultivate more conscientious relationships with the animals, land and people providing us with food. Truck Farm (45min, United States, 2010) Truck Farm was born in Brooklyn, NY in the spring of 2009, when Ian Cheney set out to plant a vegetable garden in the bed of his grandfatherʼs 1986 Dodge truck. The mobile garden project soon grew: Ian and collaborator Curt Ellis turned Truck Farm into a 20-member CSA, marketing their produce to residents of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Now the capstone of the Truck Farm project is complete: a 45-minute documentary film, awarded an honorable mention at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and an Official Selection at the DC Environmental Film Festival. Featuring animation by Sharon Shattuck, musical narration by Simon Beins of The Fishermen Three, and filmmaking from the Peabody-winning co-creators of �King Corn�, �Truck Farm� tells the story of an old Dodge, a new kind of farming, and the future of food in the American city. APRIL 5, 8:30 PM: To Make a Farm (80min, Canada, 2011) Explores the lives of five young people who have decided to become small-scale farmers. They face daily challenges and set-backs, but their work and optimism inspires hope for the future. An intimate and practical exploration of farming and local food in Canada. In the top 10 most popular Canadian films at the Vancouver International Film Festival, VIFF calls TO MAKE A FARM �exceptionally hopeful,� offering a �close-range view of humanity along with a detailed portrayal of the nuts and bolts of agriculture.� APRIL 19, 6:30 PM Bag it (78min, United States, 2010) Bag It follows �everyman� Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist,but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. Jeb�s journey in this documentary film starts with simple questions: Are plastic bags really necessary? What are plastic bags made from? What happens to plastic bags after they are discarded? What he learns quickly grows far beyond plastic bags. When Jeb finds out he and his partner are expecting a child, his plastic odyssey becomes a truly personal one. How can they protect their baby from plastic�s pervasive health effects? APRIL 19, 8:30 PM Urban Roots (94min, United States, 2011) Produced by Leila Conners (The 11th Hour) and Mathew Schmid, the film follows the urban farming phenomenon in Detroit. Urban Roots is a timely, moving and inspiring film that speaks to a nation grappling with collapsed industrial towns and the need to forge a sustainable and prosperous future. Check out the festival website at: http://deconstructingdinnerfilmfest.wordpress.com

Deconstructing Dinner FILM FEST

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:30:00 -0700

LVR Grad Talent Show

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Actionable - Bob Wiseman

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Bob Wiseman Actionable Actionable recounts Wiseman's struggles within the music industry after quitting Canadian folk rock institution Blue Rodeo and trying to establish a solo career. The show features Wiseman's trademark quirky songs on accordion, guitar and keyboard, as well as his stories using Super 8 film, video projection and PowerPoint. Those familiar with Wiseman songs such as "My Cousin Dave" (lambasting David Geffen) or "Have a Nice Day" (an attack on right-wing Canadian lawyer Doug Christie) will be happy to note that Actionable includes not only the full stories behind these songs, but also tales involving legal run-ins with Prince, Warner Music and Pepsi. A founding member of Blue Rodeo, Wiseman has enjoyed a modestly successful solo career since leaving the band after their 1992 album, Lost Together. He has also produced the likes of Ron Sexsmith, Lowest of the Low and Bruce McCullough of Kids in the Hall. Wiseman, who lives in Toronto, has won several Junos and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from CBC Radio 3 in 2008. Actionable has been garnering rave reviews for previous performances and even Talking Heads main man David Byrne has been singing Wiseman accolades, calling the show "as real as life and death and sometimes funny, too," http://www.bobwiseman.ca

Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0700

With self described "Experimental Acoustic Folk" music by The Short Story Long, Shane moves from subdued, deep, sad love poetry to power chord hip-hop. He brings enormous vitality and virtuosity to every performance. His warmth, wit and sincerity are a hit with crowds and his lyricism inspires all who listen. Shane Koyczan is one of the world�s premier spoken word performers. His performance at the 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremonies brought the 55,000 seat house to their feet with his tear-jerking homage to Canada "We Are More". The Guardian (UK) and the Globe and Mail (Canada) hailed his book, Visiting Hours, as a Book of the Year Selection. His second book, Stickboy, is a novel in verse. Written for anyone who has ever been a child, Stickboy continues to be hailed by teachers, academics, and mental health experts alike for its deft handling of the subject of bullying. Shane�s third book, Our Deathbeds Will Be Thirsty, released in 2012, proves once again to be an outstanding addition to an amazing repertoire. Now the multi award-winning spoken word performer breathes life into the new genre of talk rock with his band The Short Story Long. A trio whose musical range stretches from folk to funk, from ambient to rock, showcasing all of the beautiful in between, have along with Koyczan created a whole new style of song/verse. Winning �Best New Artist� at the BC Interior Music Awards in 2009, receiving standing ovations at festivals across Canada, and selling out theatres and cafés alike, the band is turning heads on the Canadian independent music scene. Their soon-to-be release album �Remembrance Year,� has already garnered acclaim from music reviewers and fans alike.

Deconstructing Dinner FILM FEST

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:30:00 -0700

Deconstructing Dinner FILM FEST

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:30:00 -0700

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC presents: Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC transports the people on a moving journey, through CALLS FROM WHALES, a Forum on the Impacts of the Enbridge BC Oil Pipeline. The forum features Andrew Nikiforuk, investigative reporter and author of award winning book, TAR SANDS, Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent, Art Sterritt, Executive Chair of the Coastal First Nations, and Billy Jo Bray, President of Visions for our Future. It includes high tech power point visuals, locally produced multi media presentations, inspirational panels and surprise guests. According to Nathan Cullen, MP, the Federal Government has removed decision-making authority from the National Energy Board�s Joint Review Panel, giving the Conservative Government decision making rights to making final �go/no go� decisions on the building of the proposed BC Northern Gateway Pipeline. Calls from Whales provides quality education and is framed in such a way that the audience can connect with possible visions of what it could be like if Enbridge gets the go ahead. It is an entry point which gives concerned people an opportunity to become engaged and learn more about what�s at stake so these visions can be transformed into positive ways of living with all life. More information contact: Nadine Podmoroff, Nelson Chapter Council of Canadians, Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC 250-608-1459 nadia@netidea.com or Sandra Nelken, Nelson Chapter Council of Canadians, Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC 250-352-5274 sgnelken@shaw.ca or check out Face book: Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC Sponsors: Nelson Chapter Council of Canadians National Office of Council of Canadians Kootenay Region Branch United Nations Association in Canada Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC

Breaking Barriers 2012 Dance Tour

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:30:00 -0700

An Evening with Steve Earle - SOLD OUT!

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Tickets went on sale Friday, April 27th at high noon, and SOLD OUT over the weekend!! The Royal is beyond thrilled to present a solo and acoustic evening with Steve Earle - Live at the Capitol Theatre! A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, Steve Earle quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cast, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, the Pretenders, Joan Baez and countless others. Among his incredible musical and songwriting capabilities Steve Earle is also a political activist, radio host, actor, and playwright. He's an incredible artist in many ways and he'll be here with us for one very special evening. Don't hesitate in getting your tickets...they will go fast!

Kevin Armstrong's Opera for Heathens - POSTPONED!

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH AT 8:00 pm If you purchased tickets prior to Tuesday, May 29th, the seating has been carried over to the new date. Your seats will be the same. If you purchased tickets prior to Tuesday, May 29th and are unable to come to the June 16th performance, please contact the Box Office for a refund. Phone: (250)352-6363 Email: capitol@netidea.com

For The Love of Dance

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:30:00 -0700

Trillium School of Dance presents For The Love of Dance Directed & Choreographed by Jennifyre. With guests: Folk Fusion by Slava Doval Soulfire Dance by Shauna Robertson Starseed Kindercottage

Theatre Rock

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Theatre Rock A benefit for Nelson CARES Society The Vaudeville Vagabonds a theatrical performance troupe take the stage performing to the thematic,moving music of idleMob With special guest makeup artist LexieFreak. Showcasing local artist MIA: Local artist MIA (Maria Sandner) was born and raised playing in the dirt of the small town of Christina Lake, BC. She continued on to obtain her BFA from SFU in Vancouver. Never straying far from the mountains, MIA then lived in Whistler for 3 years, working as a Snowcat mechanic�s assistant and making paintings for art shows in her spare time. She currently resides in Nelson where she has a home studio so she can paint, skateboard and snowboard full time. Featured in her most recent work are recycled skateboard decks that have seen their final days and skulls left behind by animals who have passed on. MIA breathes new life into these discarded entities by adorning them with found treasures and vintage jewelry donated by her 98 year old Granny Amy. Through this process, MIA creates her own Frankensteins to honour the lives of those we have lost and to pay tribute to the incredible cycle of existence. More details coming soon!

On the Shore of Dreams

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:30:00 -0700

On Saturday Jume 9th, Rising Dawn Productions will be filming concert pianist/film maker Dharel Verville, performing in the major motion picture production 'On the Shore of Dreams�. Daryl verville and director Gary Ramsbottom is asking Nelson theatre audience and music lovers to come and fill the Capitol Theatre as the shoot would like to include audience members in the finished film. We are looking to see diverse reactions by the audience, particularly in response to Dharel Verville's virtuosic piano playing; not to be missed! 'On the Shore of Dreams' is a thought provoking and heart stirring tragi-comic story of a brilliant concert pianist who becomes severely inflicted with a multiple personality disorder. The story begins when the 'shattered pianist' meets Leora (the psycho-therapist) and tells her of his heart wrenching experiences connected to the current 'war on terror' with Images of wounded and maimed children including the murder of his own child, which have led to his emotional and mental breakdown. The severity of these experiences has become so frequent that he is no longer able to perform concerts. The story quickly develops in a comi-tragic complexity as Leora identifies five distinct 'personalities', that are completely unaware of each other, and she begins to introduce each of these distinct personalities to each other. Each personality experiences the war and it's affects very differently and each one interprets and responds in radically different ways. The extreme polarity between the two most opposite characters causes a conflictual and emotional intensity between them which increases as they come to know each other. The plan of action that the 'dark' personality has presents an ultimate moral and ethical challenge for the 'spiritual' personality. All five personalities contribute to an obsession with issues of violent disobedience versus peaceful civil disobedience, corrupt political systems, media monopolies, conspiracy theories and Judeo-Christian myths which are all brought into the fray in the humorous, yet intense, clash of personalities. Each personality has an element of genius as well as a mental defect which characterizes a disorder, i.e. megalomaniacal, paranoid, manic, narcissistic, fixated, emotionally distant, and suspended development syndromes. The plot heats up to a climax where a full blown tragedy may spark a possible terrorist crime unless Leora can succeed in the process of integrating the five 'personalities' to a point of unity and purpose through understanding, sacrifice and mutual compromise. The surprising and humorous solution to the complex problems which unfold during the climax is certain to entertain the viewer. �On the shore of Dreams� hails as a story with humour, tragedy, philosophical revelation, cultural critique, and social commentary all framed within the poignant depiction of a multiple personality disordered concert pianist. The concert/filming event will feature Daryl performing Franz Liszt's monumental piano transcription of Beethoven's 5th Symphony; the 1st movement, and the 2nd movement of the 9th symphony, considered one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. A must see for all music lovers! In the earliest stage of preproduction, Eric Paulson, multiple award winning film producer and director, and Daryl Verville were invited on the Dragon's Den, to present their ideas for the production of Dharel's film project. Eric told the Dragons that �On the shore of Dreams has the making of a truly great film!� Anton Keurti, Canada's premier concert pianist, hailed Dharel's piano performance as �....virtuosic and impassioned, one of the top handful of pianist's in Canada�. Dharel may be most adequately described as a true renaissance artist in that he has written, produced, and performed as actor and pianist in five multi-media plays. Verville's most recent accomplishment is the very well received feature documentary film 'The Naked Queen'. Verville also toured the Kootenays and elsewhere with his performance concert 'I Am Now We are' and won rave reviews and standing ovations. A special screening of Verville's 'The Naked Queen' will take place at the Capitol thearte at 4:20PM. The main concert/filming event will start at 7:30PM. Free admission to all. If the concert event is appreciated at the end of the even, donations will be most gratefully accepted. The afternoon screening and live concert/filming event will surely entertain, inform, and most of all delight and mildly shock the audience. Nelson will, once again, be put on the cultural map with the production of this film. The Naked Queen at 4:20PM On the Shore of Dreams at 7:30PM

1st Annual Chamber Music Gala

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Kevin Armstrong's Opera for Heathens

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0700

PLEASE NOTE that this event was originally scheduled for Saturday June 2nd and was moved to Saturday June 16th on May 28th. If you purchased tickets prior to Tuesday, May 29th, the seating has been carried over to the new date. Your seats will be the same. If you purchased tickets prior to Tuesday, May 29th and are unable to come to the June 16th performance, please contact the Box Office for a refund. Phone: (250)352-6363 Email: capitol@netidea.com Kevin Armstrong will make his much-anticipated return to Nelson at the Capitol Theatre. Fresh off the enormous success of "KHAOS", Kevin will be performing his one-man show �Opera for Heathens�, which played last summer across Canada to rave reviews and sold-out houses. Armstrong is a versatile and unorthodox performer who has forged a career both in Canada and Europe, performing everything from traditional opera and musical theatre, to one-man-shows where he pairs his 4-octave vocal range with his skills as a guitarist. Kevin�s latest one-man-show,�Opera for Heathens�, mixes opera with rock, showcasing his versatile and powerful voice with his dexterity on guitar. An idiosyncratic, multi-lingual journey through 300 years of vocal music, �Opera for Heathens� is an opera, musical and rock cabaret for the 21st-Century, from Mozart to Meatloaf, Rock to Rossini, Superstar to Styx. �Opera for Heathens� was a hit at the 2011 Edmonton Fringe Festival, playing to sold-out houses at the famed Yardbird Suite. Kevin grew up in the richly artistic community of Nelson, British Columbia, where he was exposed to all types of music, visual art and theatre. He started music lessons by age 10, and by college, had already studied classical, jazz and rock guitar, drums and voice. In 1996, Kevin moved to Montreal to pursue music studies at McGill University. While completing his Master�s Degree in Opera Performance, Kevin also released several albums of original material, including Second Album (1998), and Sound Castles (2002). In 2002, Kevin moved to Zürich, Switzerland, where he did an apprenticeship at the Zürich Opera House. Since then, he has enjoyed an international career in opera, concert and musicals. Recent European engagements include the role of Pilate in numerous productions of Jesus Christ Superstar (including the ThunerSeespiele, the largest musical festival in Switzerland), as well as opera performances in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Zürich. Kevin also recently completed a 60-city tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland with �Night of the Musicals� Europe�s longest-running touring musical show, as well as a recital tour of the BC interior with internationally renowned organist Robert Kwan. Don't miss this exciting evening of entertainment from one of Canada's most incomparable arrangers, composers, instrumentalists- and voices!

THE FAB FOUREVER

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0700

An Evening with Bruce Cockburn

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Box Office Closed through to August 28th

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Box Office Reopen

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

'8'

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Michael Graham and harrowerarts, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a one-night-only reading of �8,� a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California�s Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. �8� is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.   Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film Milk and the film J. Edgar, based �8� on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. With proceeds benefiting the The American Federation for Human Rights, this production of �8� kicks off the Kootenay Pride Celebrations on Friday August 31st @ 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre. With a cast of 21 local actors and professionals advance tickets are $11 and are available at the Capitol Box Office 250-352-6363 or online. Tickets are $13 at-the-door beginning at 6:30pm Friday August 31. With an all-star cast including Phillip Seagram, Pat Hennman, Deb Kozak, Michelle Mungal, Bradley Roulston and Karen Agnew, the story for �8� is framed by the trial�s historic closing arguments in June 2010; and features the best arguments and testimony from both sides. Scenes include flashbacks to some of the more jaw-dropping moments of trial, such as the admission by the Proposition 8 supporters� star witness, David Blankenhorn, that �we would be more American on the day we permitted same-sex marriage than we were on the day before.� The West Coast premiere reading of �8� featured an all-star cast led by Golden Globe Award-winner and Academy and Emmy Award-nominee Brad Pitt as United States District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker; and Academy and Golden Globe Award-winner and Emmy Award-nominee George Clooney and Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Martin Sheen as Plaintiffs� lead co-counsel David Boies and Theodore B. Olson. The benefit reading was directed by AFER Founding Board Member Rob Reiner, and raised more than $2 million for the fight to secure full federal marriage equality. �People need to witness what happened in the Proposition 8 trial, if for no other reason than to see inequality and discrimination unequivocally rejected in a court of law where truth and facts matter,� said AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black. �The goal of �8� is to show the world that marriage equality is a basic constitutional right. The facts are on our side and truth always finds the light.�   On February 7, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a landmark decision upholding the historic August 2010 ruling of the Federal District Court that found Proposition 8 unconstitutional. The Ninth Circuit concluded: �Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples. The Constitution simply does not allow for laws of this sort.� For tickets contact the Capitol Box Office at 250-352-6363 or proceed to the "Buy Tickets" tab here on the website. For a schedule of Kootenay Pride: Fifteen Years of Fabulous activities visit http://www.pride.inthekoots.com

2012-13 Capitol Season On Sale!

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012 - 2013 25th Anniversary Season Series at your Capitol Theatre! After the theatre reopened its doors on April 17, 1988 �A Season to Celebrate� was the title of the 1988-1989 season. This set the scene for Nelson and area to enjoy professional and community live theatre. This first season presented four top Canadian performances. Today our season series features eight performances and four shows in our Kid�s Series. For this season, we are raising the bar by bringing to you outstanding and renowned professional national and international performers in world-class dance, theatre, music and comedy. Ballet Jörgen Canada has revisioned the classical Swan Lake and James Keelaghan, one of Canada�s finest singer-songwriters, is bringing us his 25th anniversary tour....and obviously there is more! Stars are lined up for our family oriented Kid�s Series featuring a master of mime, high energy dance, exciting ballet and wonderful puppetry from Iceland. We would like to acknowledge some highlights and changes. First, we thank Neil Harrower for his contributions to the Capitol Theatre over the last seven years as director and wish him all the best in his new endeavors. Secondly, we are featuring, for the first time, the Nelson Overture Concerts Society season in our brochure. Check out their classical highlights on pages 21/22. For us it is a rewarding endeavor to program a season that will meet your unique tastes as our patrons. We hope that you are thrilled with our selection of familiar and new performances and again support your theatre, fill the house, wait for the lights to go down and relax into a world of imagination and entertainment. Martin Oets, Board President

2012-13 Overture Season On Sale!

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0700

One-Man Star Wars Trilogy

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Tickets will be available online Wednesday, August 21st and in person/by phone Tuesday, August 28th! Hometown boy Charlie Ross is taking a break from his world tour of One Man Star Wars Trilogy to bring the award winning show to the Capitol Theatre Stage! Performing all three of the original Star Wars trilogy in one hour, Charlie plays everything from a holograph of Princess Leia to the Millenium Falcon (personal favorite: the pitch perfect Luke Skywalker whine "But I was going to the tosche station to pick up some power converters." Golden). He has performed on Conan O'Brien and been featured in SPIN Magazine and toured the show internationally for the last 5 years. Not To Be Missed! This performance is a FUN-raiser for the Cromoli Brothers campaign to become Supreme Leaders of the World. One Man Star Wars Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd. All "Star Wars" elements property of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved

54-40

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:30:00 -0700

TICKETS ON SALE JULY 21! 103.5 The Bridge & Rock.It Boy Entertainment proudly presents 54-40 on Friday, September 14 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. One of the most important popular music groups to emerge from the Canadian cultural landscape, 54-40 is celebrating their thirty-year anniversary. The band has an unbelievable catalogue of hit songs, including 'Baby Ran', 'One Gun', 'One Day in Your Life', 'Miss You', 'Nice to Luv You', 'I Go Blind', 'She La', 'Love You All' and 'Ocean Pearl'. Led by Neil Osborne, 54-40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances. The secret to their longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves, picking up new young fans on the way. To experience 54-40 in concert is to experience how songs have touched and continue to touch people's lives. From their first gig on New Year's Eve 1981 at the Smilin' Buddha Cabaret, 54-40 is firmly rooted in B.C. Now their 2012 Gold, Guts & Glory tour makes a stop in Nelson. This is a must-see event! 54-40 is the winner of The Western Canadian Music Awards Hall Of Fame Award (2011) along with numerous other awards and almost a dozen Top-10 hit singles. You do not want to miss this show! For More information on this evolutionary group, please visit http://www.5440.com

Inna Faliks

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Inna Falik's program for the evening: Fantasie op 77 - Beethoven Variations and Fugue op 35 "Eroica" - Beethoven Fantasia on an Ostinato - John Corigliano Sonata opus 111 in C minor - Beethoven Masestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato Arietta - adagio molot semplice e cantabile

Panto Auditions 2012

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre presents its 25th Annual Christmas Pantomime this year staging �Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of Buskerville�. THE CAPITOL IS HOLDING OPEN AUDITIONS ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16th. 10:00 am: Actors aged 13 and under are invited to audition with a parent who is willing to be in the show. Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for young actors in this year's production. 1:00 pm: Actors aged 14 and over. No appointments necessary. There is no need to prepare a song; everyone will learn a song and a dance throughout the audition. The Capitol Panto Auditions customarily attract over 100 performers for around 50 parts. Callbacks will be on Monday, September 17th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Capitol Panto is a mainstay of local theatre featuring members of the community in often ridiculous and hilarious roles. This year�s panto takes place Thursday through Sunday November 29th through December 2nd. The Panto is an annual fundraising event for the Capitol Theatre Restoration Society and is an integral part of its continued operation. Be a part of a local tradition by auditioning for the big show. Call 250.352.6363 for information or email capitol@netidea.com.

Nelson Civic Theatre Free Movie Night!

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join the Nelson Civic Theatre Society team for a free movie night and Civic Theatre information session. The doors open at 6pm for a meet and greet. Meet the Nelson Civic Theatre Society team, ask questions, and share your thoughts. At 7pm, enjoy a brief presentation to share their vision and challenges. This is a chance for you to learn more about the plans for the Civic cinema and how changes in the movie industry have made the Civic cinema viable again. After the presentation, sit back, relax and enjoy a free screening of Cinema Paradiso. �A heartwarming, quirky classic,� says board member and film enthusiast Jason Asbell. �Cinema Paradiso is a 1988 Italian film that tells the story of a small-town cinema just after World War II, and its place in the community and in the life of a small boy. It�s funny and charming.�

Joel Plaskett with guests

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Sound of Music Singalong!

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! For our first Season show we brought back some familiar fun for the whole family! Yes, it�s been around the World, and now it�s coming back to the Capitol Theatre! Having started in the UK back in 1999 Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music has now become a worldwide phenomenon, playing to packed houses across the globe! It even filled the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles! "Let's start at the very beginning...." Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? Do you muse over the endless tailoring opportunities for chintz curtains? Have you always wondered what it would be like to wear a wimple? This is your chance to dress up and sing-a-long to the most successful movie musical of all time. It is one of the funniest, most liberating nights out you will have for a long time. For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! The fun-filled evening starts with a vocal warm-up led by your host for the night, who will also take you through your complimentary �magic moments pack� containing various props to be used at strategic points throughout the show. Calling all Nuns, Goat herders, Hills, Alps, Baronesses, Brown Paper Packages Tied up with String or any of your favourite things!! Get ready to yodel in North America! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! The costume judging and fancy dress parade has been known to send audiences into a frenzy. Come out dressed up as anything and everything represented in the classic film �- the possibilities are as endless as the sunlight on a perfect Alpine day. Sing along with Julie! Wave your Edelweiss! Dance in the gazebo with Liesl ! Bark at Rolf! Snuggle up with Gretl and join in earnest choruses of My Favourite Things! So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for another dose of the international smash-hit show! It�s the perfect night out for family trips, hen parties, office outings or anyone who has ever shed a tear during �Edelweiss�! Tickets are available for this Capitol Theatre Fundraiser NOW! Book early because this show sells out. ". . . It's a very good place to start!!" Check out the Sing-A-Long-a website at www.singalonga.net Under a License Agreement with Twentieth Century Fox through Sing-Along-Productions

The Legendary Platters and the Inkspots

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:00:00 -0700

While some original members have come and gone, the one thing that remains constant is the beauty of their music THE PLATTERS were one of the top vocal groups of the rocking 1950's and among the first doo-wop groups inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. They were one of the first 'black' groups targeted to a predominantly 'white' youth audience in the US. At the concert, Oscar Charles and his LEGENDARY PLATTERS will perform great chart topping hits like "Only You," "The Great Pretender," "The Magic touch," "My Prayer," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," & "Twilight Time". Opening the show is Ray Richardson's THE INK SPOTS with songs spanning six decades and more than eighty chart hits and performances. They have been called living legends of American music. Their songs can be found on diverse movie soundtracks like Shawshank Redemption and Radio Days- "If I Didn't Care" or the BBC TV's The Singing Detective - "Do I Worry," "Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall".

Mountains - The Sacred and the Profane

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Mountains � the Sacred and the Profane with Pat and Baiba Morrow When Kootenay born and raised boy Pat Morrow and his wife Baiba summitted Carstensz Pyramid, the loftiest peak in Austalasia, Pat became the first person to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. His book, Beyond Everest: Quest for the Seven Summits, documents his hallmark adventure. In recognition of these achievements he received the Order of Canada in 1988 and the Summit of Excellence Award in 1990. In their audiovisual presentation, these award winning photojournalists will reflect on three decades of high adventure � from searching for sacred hidden valleys in the Himalaya to local community efforts to keep the mountains wild and free. Presented by the West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild!

The Tall Man

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The BC PREMIERE of Pascal Laugier's horror movie The Tall Man will be up on our screen! Filmed on location here in Nelson, Salmo, Ymir and out at Kokanee Provincial Park! Many extras and small speaking roles were cast from our Kootenay community! Rated PG13

The Tall Man

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:00:00 -0700

Resonance

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Absinthe Films� Sphere of Influence Tour is back! This year we are excited to share our newest work, Resonance, with you and your friends. Resonance is an artistic celebration of Mother Nature�s 2011/2012 winter and captures the highlights in snowboarding across the globe in backcountry and park riding with the best snowboarders on the planet. The Sphere of Influence Tour is Absinthe Films� annual carbon neutral film tour, bringing featured riders to an art house theater near you. This time we are teaming up with more local, environmentally based, non-profits to help educate our audiences on green initiatives in their communities that challenge climate change and ultimately keep the epic snow coming. Look forward to connecting with Kootenay Carshare in the lobby before the show! Our premieres are all ages events. We encourage you to walk, skip, bike, skate or use public transportation to get to the theater. Get stoked for winter and come see Resonance on the big screen first. Tickets are available at select snowboard retail shops, Tribute, Valhalla Pure, Ripping Giraffe and at the door. Check out the North American Tour page or our website for more details! https://www.facebook.com/events/484773614866609/ http://absinthe-films.com/film-tour/usa

Woody Holler and His Orchestra

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another performance of our 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! Book your own personalized 2012-13 season anytime through the Box Office. A Capitol Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows � YOU choose the performances in your package! Season ticket holders enjoy a 20% discount and preferred seating. Our 25th Anniversary Celebration! Woody Holler grew up hearing the songs of the cowboy. Although he was later trained in classical and opera, a sense of belonging and nostalgia held him close to the early Western genre. Influenced by the crooning styles of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers as well as the rustic blue yodeling of Jimmy Rodgers and danceable swing of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, he developed his lyric yodel on the wide-open spaces of the Canadian Prairie. Woody later fell in love with jazz and has come to enjoy exploring the crossover that western swing provides. Woody Holler�s orchestra consists of Winnipeg�s finest folk/jazz musicians creating a style that Woody defines as �jazz from the saddle�. Richard Moody on violin, Greg Lowe on guitar and Daniel Koulack on double bass add clever arrangements rich with virtuosity and style. The repertoire is eclectic, fun and fascinating, featuring finger-snapping swing beats, honeyslowed love croons and show stopping �extreme� yodeling. http://www.woodyholler.ca

CROMOLI FOR SUPREME LEADER!

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

The Cromoli Brothers have decided to begin their campaign for the Leadership of the Whole World at the Capitol Theatre! After recent events in the global economy caused by grotesque greed and power hungry jerk pants and the highly contentious happenings at the Canadian women's soccer team's bid for Olympic Gold (That was a hand ball?), The Cromoli Brothers have decided that enough is enough and it's time to all GET ALONG! Who better to lead us into a new age of peace and good times than the fun loving Dynamic Vaudeville Duo The Cromoli Brothers? No one's better! They will reveal their platform and discuss, with the help of a ukulele and various other small hand-held instruments, what makes them the RIGHT CHOICE to bring our entire world into a more peaceful, happier, and brighter future with more balloons and less cholesterol. VOTE ONCE, VOTE OFTEN, VOTE FOR THE CROMOLI BROTHERS!

CROMOLI FOR SUPREME LEADER!

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Dr. Ronald Wright - Homo Sapien: Repeat Offender

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Dr. Ronald Wright: Homo Sapien: Repeat Offender Award winning historian and novelist, Dr. Ronald Wright will be speaking on humankind�s increasingly precarious �experiment� with civilization. Dr. Wright will offer a reflection on how progress and technology have put us in jeopardy but may also have the key to our salvation.

Where The Trail Ends

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Musica Intima

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012-13 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Internationally renowned for performances and recordings that sparkle with fresh insight and vibrant musicality, musica intima has earned a reputation as one of Canada�s most exciting vocal ensembles. What makes this group tick? The 8 professional singers rehearse and perform without a conductor. In rehearsal, they exchange ideas freely while exploring their own musical creativity. In performance, they engage the audience with a spontaneity and freshness all their own. http://www.stationbleue.com/artistes.e/musicaintima_.bio.php

Scarlet Rose Revue 'Mermaids'n'Moustaches'

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Ladies and Gentlemen The Scarlet Rose Revue has returned! One part old school vaudeville, one part 70s tv format all rolled into a saucy array of eclectic titillation. This evenings shenanigans will surely surprise you, with everything from soulful sirens to comedic cavorts to bawdy burlesque , Mermaids and Moustaches promises the unexpected!

The Number 14 - 20th Anniversary Tour

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another performance of our 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! Book your own personalized 2012-13 season anytime through the Box Office. A Capitol Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows � YOU choose the performances in your package! Season ticket holders enjoy a 20% discount and preferred seating. HOLD ON TO YOUR SEAT!! In celebration of its 20th anniversary of entertaining passengers from around the world, The Number 14 has embarked on an international tour starting this fall of 2012! The Number 14 is a Canadian success story extraordinaire! In an amazing theatrical tourde-force, six of Vancouver�s finest performers strut, swing, sing and talk their way in and out of adventures aboard Vancouver�s #14 bus that is part Monty Pythonesque, part Mr. Bean and wholly engaging. The Number 14 originated in Vancouver as the brainchild of founding Artistic Director Wayne Specht along with Roy Surette, currently the Artistic Director at the CentaurTheatre in Montreal. Stemming from a series of improvisational skits and showcasing the talents of some of Vancouver�s most loved physical performers, this slice of urban city life has been wowing audiences around the world since its debut in 1992. The Number 14 earned a 1998 New York Drama Desk nomination in the Unique Theatrical Experience category. The production has also garnered four Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, and a Dora Mavor Moore nomination. �Winningly wild. A slap-happy ride. The performers go about their work with zest and talent.� - New York Times http://www.axistheatre.com

Michelle Wright

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Canadian Music Hall of Famer to perform in Nelson One of the biggest names in Canadian Country music, and the newest member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Michelle Wright will do a special concert in Nelson here at the Capitol Theatre. Wright will be on her Canadian tour "Songs From the Halls" which will take her right across Canada to celebrate her induction into the Hall of Fame. In her first set she will perform her greatest hits in near chronological order including, Take it Like a Man, He Would Be Sixteen, Guitar Talk, One Good Man, Safe in the Arms of Love, I Surrender, Rock Me Gently, The Answer is Yes, and many more. In her second set, the audience will hear a spectacular collection of world class songs from members of various Halls of Fame, whose music-country, pop, soul and rock-has inspired Michelle throughout her career, from Ann Murray and Merle Haggard to Aretha Franklin and Micheal Jackson. Since her 1990 Arista/Nashville self-titled album, Michelle Wright has sold nearly 2 million albums in the United States and Canada, and enjoyed an international career that has seen her grace concert stages across North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Michelle has amassed 25 Top Ten hits and has accepted more than 40 major North American music awards. Tickets for Michelle Wright's" Songs"From the Halls"-Tour 2012, will go on sale Friday July 27th. Don't miss an unprecedented night of music and entertainment from one of Canada's truly great vocal talents...Michelle Wright's Songs From the Halls.

The Price Is Jeopardy Or No Deal Of Fortune

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:30:00 -0700

West Kootenay Women�s roller derby�s All-Star team, the Kootenay Kannibelles, are heading to the Canadian national championships in early 2013. The team, currently ranked 6th in Canada, earned their spot by finishing second at the Canadian westerns in Nelson this summer. As part of their fundraising campaign to finance their adventure to the nationals the Kannibelles have teamed up with local game show performing company �The Price Is Jeopardy Or No Deal Of Fortune� for a special one-off performance of the fun filled show at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. The show, with the catchphrase �Don�t just see the show, BE the show�, features a mix of games and challenges designed to get the audience involved as they test their brains, skills and inhibitions to win points for their teams and prizes for themselves. And there will be a lot of prizes! The link between the team and the show is Kannibelles coach Phil Loosley, who splits his time between his derby persona �Phil Yer Pants�and his game show host alias �Phillus Dillus�. Phil started the show as a fundraising event for Rossland Radio Co-Op in 2009 and since then it has evolved to entertain the people of the Kootenays at conferences, after-dinner events and parties, with clients including Columbia Basin Trust, the BC Seniors� Games and FortisBC. The 19 and over show will be staged at the Capitol Theatre on with the fun getting underway at 7.30.

Debate: Is The Triune God Of The Christian Scriptures A Force For Good?

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:00:00 -0700

OCTOBER 30, 2012: Jeff Park (Junction Church), will participate in a public debate at the Capitol Theatre against Secular Humanists, Nina George and Raynald Losier (Centre for Inquiry), on October 30th at 7 p.m. The topic question: "Is the Triune God of the Christian Scriptures a force for good?" Admission is free (with a suggested donation to area foodbanks). Please join us as we respectfully engage in lively debate on a question with far-reaching implications and bring your questions for the Q&A period at the end.

The Change Agents

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:30:00 -0700

James Keelaghan

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another performance of our 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! Book your own personalized 2012-13 season anytime through the Box Office. A Capitol Season is made up of 4-8 Capitol series shows � YOU choose the performances in your package! Season ticket holders enjoy a 20% discount and preferred seating. 25th Anniversary Tour! Called Canada�s finest singersongwriter by one of the most respected music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. The globe-trotting Keelaghan will be back on home turf in November with a tour of western Canada in celebration of his 25th year as a touring and recording artist. It will have been two years since James last toured western Canada, so you won�t want to miss this. As the calendar pages have turned, for almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, curiosity intent and intensity. His masterful story telling has, over the course of nine recordings, been part of the bedrock of his success, earning Keelaghan nominations and awards - including a Juno - and acclaim from Australia to Scandinavia. Possessed of an insatiable appetite for finding the next unique story line, Keelaghan forges his pieces with brilliant craftsmanship and monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices on both the Canadian and international singer-songwriter scenes. �James has become the complete artist. A brilliant tunesmith who has become one of the most engaging performers of our time. You always know the journey with James is going to be great, you just never know what all the destinations are. That is why the curve on his career continues to rise.� - Terry Wickham, Producer, Edmonton Music Festival http://www.keelaghan.com

Jesus Christ Superstar

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:00:00 -0700

2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0700

3-day passes available at Snowpack and the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Tix for individual nights available only at the Box Office and online. http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/

2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0700

3-day passes available at Snowpack and the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Tix for individual nights available only at the Box Office and online. http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/

2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0700

3-day passes available at Snowpack and the Capitol Theatre Box Office. Tix for individual nights available only at the Box Office and online. http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/

The Secret Life of Walter Manny

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012-13 Capitol Kids Series! Season Renewal starts on Tuesday, September 4th. Book your season via the Box Office in person or by phone. A full Capitol Kids series of all four shows costs $40 � you�ll save 20% and get preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! The Secret Life of Walter Manny We are pleased to present Trent Arterberry in The Secret Life of Walter Manny here at the Capitol as the opener of our Kids Series! In this energetic physical comedy, Arterberry delves into the wild imagination of an awkward eight-year old boy who is having trouble fitting in and being understood by his family and friends. Arterberry explores classic themes, such as alienation and acceptance, to which both children and adults will relate. Using movement and dialogue, the play blends five speaking characters with eight mimed adventures. Ostracized by his classmates, Walter escapes into high-octane reveries of racecar driving, firefighting and secret-agent spying. When a fire threatens the classroom, Walter must use his imaginative skills to save his best friend's life. The play was recently performed for hundreds of people at the Victoria Fringe Festival. Audience and critics alike were universal in their praise: "The play, a true gem, resolves with a nugget of wisdom as useful for adults as it is for children ... 1/2" � Times Colonist "Arterberry�s gift is twofold � storytelling that doesn�t patronize and the agility to make it vastly entertaining." � Monday Magazine "This is a hilarious show." � Culture Vulture Victoria "Your physical comedy gifts are amazing." � CBC Victoria After training with performance masters such as the famed Marcel Marceau, Trent Arterberry went on to earn rave reviews and distinctions for his work. He has also embraced the opportunity to open for numerous major recording artists such as B.B. King, Julio Iglesias and the rock band, The Kinks. The American-born Arterberry now happily calls Sooke, B.C. home, where he lives with his wife and six-year old son, Nate, who continues to inspire him with the powers of the imagination. http://www.trentshow.com Sneak peek! http://youtu.be/hSB30Q6nd0c

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Buskerville

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0700

!CANCELLED! The Change Agents

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Due to unresolved distribution issues, this Friday's screening of "The Change Agents" has been cancelled. A screening will take place sometime in the new year as soon as these issues are settled.

Mozart's Coronation Mass

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Mozart�s Coronation Mass and Works by Handel, Bach and Corelli Nelson Choral Society with Selkirk Chamber Orchestra Soloists: Noemi Kiss, Audrey Bisset, David Herbison, Kevin Armstrong Musical director: Kathleen Neudorf Imagine: four professional soloists backed by a 60-voice choir and a chamber orchestra, performing a program of divine classical choral music. Every few years, Kathleen Neudorf, musical director of the Nelson Choral Society, pulls out all the stops. This year the choir is joining forces with the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra, lead by Wendy Herbison, for a December concert featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart�s Coronation Mass with works by Handel, Bach and Corelli. The soloists for the Mozart piece are among the area�s finest vocalists, most with professional singing careers. The alto role is sung by Audrey Bisset, who trained at New York�s prestigious Peabody Institute, and won kudos for her role as the mother Demeter in the opera Khaos last year. Kevin Armstrong, who recently directed and acted in Jesus Christ Superstar, trades his grunge wardrobe for a tux to sing the baritone part. After an operatic trajectory that took him to McGill University and then to Europe for a decade. Armstrong returned home to Nelson, performing in Khaos and his one-man show, �Opera for Heathens.� The soprano soloist is Hungarian-born Noemi Kiss, who graces concert halls in Budapest, Vienna and Cologne, but lives quietly in Argenta when not on tour. Along with Bisset and tenor David Herbison, she performed in Handel�s Messiah with the Nelson Choral Society three years ago. Mozart�s Coronation Mass is joyful, uplifting and celebratory. Mozart wrote the piece in 1779, and it has the form, balance and elegance characteristic of the music of this time period. �It presents both challenges and rewards to beginners and pros alike,� says Armstrong. "Mozart wrote music that weaves together like a tapestry, with a fluidity of vocal line that one doesn't find in Bach, Handel or Beethoven.� �Every time you peel away a layer of Mozart's music, it reveals another level of complexity, like the very fabric of the universe, seemingly into infinity." Kiss also enjoys the intricate blending of musical lines. �I love how our four voices have to sound like one voice, a beautiful unison that requires intelligent singing,� she says. In contrast to the Mozart Mass in the second half of the December concert, the first half will feature pieces from an earlier musical period � the late Baroque. It includes Laudate pueri Dominum, written in the early 1700s by a young George Frideric Handel. He was in his early twenties at the time, living in Italy and learning to master the Italian style of music. The Handel piece is rarely performed, so hearing this harmoniously complex work will be a treat for classical music buffs. �It was unknown to me before this spring when Noemi suggested it as a possibility,� says Neudorf. �It�s an exciting piece, full of youthful energy.� �It�s so much fun,� agrees Kiss, who also sings the soprano line in this piece. �It makes you want to dance and celebrate, and if we do our jobs well, that�s how the audience will feel as well.� �The beauty of it is that it�s challenging at the same time. It�s technically hard work. Yet somehow we need to radiate light and ease, and make people feel that it�s effortless.� Christmas always seems like the right season for listening to classical choral music. If you�re not familiar with this music, here�s your opportunity to try some. Come in out of the cold and the pre-Christmas madness and take in a special musical celebration.

Mozart's Coronation Mass

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0700

An Evening With VALDY - 'Yule Love'

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine Winter Release

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:00:00 -0700

FLIKS movie

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:30:00 -0700

January 9th screening: "Boy" January 23rd screening: "Chasing Ice" co-presented with the WK Eco Society.

Classical Music, Dance & Theatre

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0700

FLIKS movie

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:30:00 -0700

January 9th screening: "Boy" January 23rd screening: "Chasing Ice" co-presented with the WK Eco Society.

Chasing Ice

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:30:00 -0700

Allison Girvan - Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012-13 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Season Renewal starts on Tuesday, September 4th! Book your season via the Box Office in person or by phone. A full Overture Concert Series Season of all four shows is $75 (a $21 savings) and preferred seating for each one! SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE! Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home The borders between classical song and Broadway tune began to blur with composers like Kurt Weill and George Gershwin. The line between genres becomes even more indistinguishable recently with contemporary composers Adam Guettel (grandson of Richard Rodgers) and Ricky Ian Gordon (called �one of the leading younger composers of songs� by The New York Times). In this program, Allison seeks to explore this increasingly ambiguous boundary performing songs by these composers and more. Joining her on stage will be pianist Christoph Martens, upright bassist Mark Spielman and violinist Don Macdonald. http://www.allisongirvan.com

Snowed In Comedy Tour 2012

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:30:00 -0700

Swan Lake

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another performance of our 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! In celebration of Ballet Jörgen Canada�s 25th anniversay season, artistic director Bengt Jörgen has revisioned the classical and dramatic Swan Lake, adding a hint of Canadian heritage as is often a sign of his work. While this major new production of Swan Lake, which includes 24 dancers, showcases the extraordinary beauty of traditional ballet in its purest form. Jörgen re-imagines it in the picturesque seascape of the Fortress of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The elaborate sets are designed by Camellia Koo, reflecting the beauty of Canada�s national heritage park and giving a dramatic backdrop to Robert Doyle�s 17th century costume designs. Doyle is thrilled to be involved in this unique rendition of Swan Lake having worked on the original restoration project of the Fortress of Louisbourg. Ballet Jörgen Canada has increasingly moved to not only recreate our classics in a way that is respectful of tradition, but also in a way that is engaging our modern audience. This classical production is one of the most magical, beloved ballets - a story of true love, the union of two souls and the ultimate sacrifice to be set free. Recognized by the National Arts Centre for its leadership role in the development of touring across Canada, Ballet Jörgen Canada continues to celebrate and reach out to more communities across the country than any other Canadian dance company. http://www.balletjorgencanada.ca

The Change Agents

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:00:00 -0700

The Change Agents

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:00:00 -0700

Nelson's Best Singer!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:30:00 -0700

The Top 16 singers from Nelson's Best Singer Auditions will compete on stage for the semi-finals and on to the final to win the title of Nelson's Best Singer!

FLIKS CDN FILM FEST

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:00:00 -0700

MICKEY HART BAND

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0700

**SECOND SHOW ADDED** Tix go on sale Friday, December 14th at NOON for online and in person sales for the added show on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. The Royal is very excited to announce that on Tues. Feb 19th, for the first time ever, a member of The Grateful Dead will be performing in Nelson. Mickey Hart is best known for his nearly three decades as an integral part of an extraordinary expedition into the soul and spirit of music, disguised as the rock and roll band the Grateful Dead. As half of the percussion tandem known as the Rhythm Devils, Mickey and Bill Kreutzmann transcended the conventions of rock drumming. Their extended polyrhythmic excursions were highlights of Grateful Dead shows, introducing the band's audience to an ever-growing arsenal of percussion instruments from around the world. Exposure to these exotic sounds fuelled Mickey's desire to learn about the various cultures that produced them. Mickey brings with him a truly powerhouse of a band that is sure to impress. Featuring Dave Schools of Widespread Panic on bass guitar, and Crystal Monee Hall who was a featured vocalist with the nationally touring and Broadway productions of RENT, this band is well polished, and explores the many peaks and valleys of Mickey Hart's musical journey with a great enthusiasm and understanding. Tickets start at $43.50, and will increase to $48.50 once the first 100 tickets are sold. This is a General Admission show. There are no reserved seats. Doors at 7pm, Showtime at 8pm. There will be an intermission. Come experience a historic night in The Capitol Theatre as the Mickey Hart Band delivers the legendary music that has carried him through such a famous career.

MICKEY HART BAND

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Night Box / Harry - Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another performance of our 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal features neither ballet nor jazz, but instead presents a thrilling fusion of styles and polished technique. An amazing repertoire by some of the best working choreographers and a collection of extraordinarily talented dancers combine to form a compelling and sophisticated company known for its dedication to outstanding programming since 1972. Under the direction of Artistic Director Louis Robitaille, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal remains one of Canada�s preeminent dance troupes on the international scene. In creating Night Box for Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Wen Wei Wang was inspired by urban life, especially as it unfolds at night. Evoking the city through sounds, rhythms, music and an incessant blinking of lights, Night Box is a high-voltage work in which love, loss, and joy are intertwined. In a state of perpetual movement, it combines contemporary ballet with street dance in alternating sequences for group, trio, duet and solo. This piece will dazzle you with its technical prowess its vivid personality. In creating Harry, the Israeli-American choreographer Barak Marshall was inspired by the inner battles we all wage. �Life is a constant struggle,� he says, �in which we are continually faced with conflicts with regard to culture, gender, species.� Between men and women, in particular, compromises must be made to achieve a balance. This piece revolves around the character of Harry, who struggles to overcome forces both physical and existential. Set to a score combining jazz, Israeli folksongs and traditional music, this new opus is imbued with hope and humour, alternating group sequences, trios and duets in a fabulous extravaganza of dance. For a sneak peek of Harry, go to: https://vimeo.com/55044816

ZAP - Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0700

ZAP Because an appreciation of choreography is at the heart of many new educational programs, BJM has committed itself to offering an exposure to the exciting experience of contemporary dance to young people. ZAP is almost as though one is sitting in front of the television set and switching channels! This selection of carefully selected exerpts from the BJM repertoire, assembled like a succession of music videos, offers young people an entertaining and informative introduction to the world of contemporary dance. Artistic Director Louis Robitaille will engage the audience between the pieces. Performances suited from 10 to 15 years of age. http://www.bjmdanse.ca

FolkFusion Dance Showcase

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:30:00 -0700

Slava Doval's FolkFusion Dance presents a unique evening of dance performance! This eclectic show will include over sixty dancers ages four and up, and will feature diverse styles from the world over, with influence from Bollywood, Bhangra, Cumbia, Contemporary, Jazz, HipHop, European Folk and more. Slava Doval has been dancing and performing locally over the last decade, and teaching the last four. She created FolkFusion, which has been a steady evolution, lately gaining great momentum, as a way to blend all her various dance experiences from her travels abroad and be able to share them with her community. She loves teaching and sharing her passion for expressing the joy of dance. Her dance is a fusion of old world roots and new times sensibility, and she aims the folk element of "for the people, by the people." FolkFusion performed last year at Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Starbelly, UnityFest, MarketFest, Keep the Beat among other venues, so this is an exciting leap to take her rootsy style to the stage. Slava is very excited to present special guests Nicole Bruce and her HipHop students from Trail's Steps Dance, as well talented Julie Turgeon

Metamorphosis

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012-13 Capitol Kids Series! Figura Theatre of Iceland What poetry offers to literature, puppetry can bring to the theatre. Metamorphosis is a collection of 12 original short stories not told with words, but with the metaphorical grace of puppetry. The context of the vignettes ranges from the trivial to the metaphysical, and a strong emphasis lies on imagery, made possible through the surrealistic quality inherent in puppets. Figura Theater of Iceland is the brainchild of Bernd Ogrodnik who serves as Master Puppeteer for the country�s National Theater. http://www.figurentheater.is

FLiKS - "A Late Quartet"

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:30:00 -0700

A well acted piece starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Mark Ivanir and Christopher Walken. When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet receives a life changing diagnosis, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance: suppressed emotions, competing egos, and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert, quite possibly their last, only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy. Inspired by and structured around Beethoven's Opus 131 String Quartet in C-sharp minor, A LATE QUARTET pays homage to chamber music and the cultural world of New York. Regular FLiKS pricing - Advance tickets available at Otter Books.

Martha Wainwright

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0700

The Capitol Theatre is very excited to present Martha Wainwright! With a hugely expressive voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha is a beguiling entertainer and a refreshingly different, new force in music. Martha is the daughter of folk legends Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle and sister of acclaimed singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Born in New York City and raised in Montreal, she spent her childhood immersed in music and often performing with her parents. She took the first step in her own recording career in 1998 when she contributed her song �Year of the Dragon� to her mother and aunt�s album The McGarrigle Hour. The same year she started singing back-up for her brother both live and on record. After leaving college, Martha moved to New York City and distinguished herself almost immediately. A dynamic performer, Martha was a part of the acclaimed Leonard Cohen tribute concert in May 2004 at Brighton�s Dome Concert Hall. Martha also took a turn performing on film in Martin Scorsese�s �The Aviator� starring Leonardo DiCaprio and contributed two songs to the soundtrack of American independent film P.S. starring Laura Linney and directed by Dylan Kidd. Martha joined her brother on his fall 2004 UK dates to rapt audiences and has also supported artists such as Cyndi Lauper and Van Morrison, Neko Case, Snow Patrol, Pete Townshend and Sean Lennon among others over the last few years. Undoubtedly her own person, with her own sense of style, Martha creates her own music with an extraordinary versatile and compelling voice. During the winter of 2009 and 2010, Martha gave birth to her first child and her mother passed away. Confronted with both joy and anger, the songs on Come Home To Mama are, at times, aggressive and forceful, but also the most reflective of Martha�s songs to date. She stated, �This record is a culmination of my life experiences so far. Everything changed for me a couple of years ago and this record is a representation of that and a return to the reason I started writing songs.� Martha continued, �I�ve made this record as a motherless child and as a mother. Two things I had never been before. For me, it is a new beginning.� http://www.marthawainwright.com/video/proserpina-official-video/

Ensemble Caprice - La Follia and the Gypsies

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the 2012-13 Nelson Overture Society Concert Series! Gypsy Music in the Renaissance and Baroque Periods A unique program featuring pieces taken from Uhrovska zbierka, a collection from the country now known as Slovakia, and works by composers who were influenced by the gypsy music they heard while travelling throughout Europe. Capturing the spirit of the times, this lively program will be performed on authentic reproductions of histroric intruments, including several sizes of tambourines, instruments that travelled easily with the nomadic gypsy musicians of the period. http://www.ensemblecaprice.com

An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another performance of our 2012-13 Capitol Theatre Season Series! Phil Hanley is unable to perform his Western tour, so we have replaced him with an evening with THREE performers: Opening the show is Nelson's own Lucas Myers, Nelson's Cultural Ambassador for 2013! Appearing as one (or more) of his alter ego's including Steven the Art Star and Randy From Creston, sharing various insights about the absurdity of these, our modern times. Next up is Ben McGinnis. Ben started performing stand-up comedy in his native Vancouver in 2007 and won the Vancouver�s �funniest comic with a day job� competition the following year. The best piece of advice he�s received from a fellow comic is: �it just doesn�t work if you stare at the floor�. Armed with a caustic wit, Ben has been making furtive eye contact with audiences across North America ever since. And he is very, very funny .... The headliner of the evening is Patrick Maliha, who holds the world record for most impressions in one minute beating out the previous record holder, Dana Carvey. His act has been described as Ray Romano meets a 21st Century Don Rickles. In 2012 Patrick was given the very prestigious honor of being the closing act of the Gala performance for CBC�s Winnipeg Comedy Festival as well as performing for CBC�s Laugh Out Loud and filming a pilot titled �It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time� for the W network. In 2011 his one-hour Comedy Now special aired on both CTV and The Comedy Network to rave reviews. In 2008 and 2009 he was voted Favourite Vancouver Comedian in the Georgia Straight Best Of Awards.

David Eberth - The Evolution-Creation Controversy

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:30:00 -0700

The FALSE Controversy: Evolution vs. Creationism Have you ever wondered about the controversy surrounding the debate over evolution and creationism? Many people find the debate confusing as both sides claim a �scientific� conclusion. It is very difficult for many people to decide which side is correct. Is there a correct side? Is there evidence for both sides of the debate? Is the truth somewhere in the middle? The Centre for Inquiry is sponsoring the presentation: The FALSE Controversy: Evolution vs. Creationism by Dr. David Eberth. Mr. Eberth is the senior paleontologist and geologist at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and has studied ancient environments of fossil-bearing rocks around the world. His specialties include stratigraphy and sedimentology, chronostratigraphy (the age of the rocks), and taphonomy (influences on preservation and fossilization). He will describe the history of the conflict between science and religion, will present a synopsis of the scientific evidence focusing on his specialties, and will speak to the forces that continue to drive this false controversy. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. Come to this informative and stimulating presentation! For more information on the Centre for Inquiry � West Kootenay please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfi.westkootenays/ Or contact Nina George 250 359 6981

Free show: HELLO BABY!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Lucas Myers, Nelson's Cultural Ambassador for 2013, is offering this productions to the Nelson Population for FREE! You will have the opportunity to be the "live studio audience" as he is filming the performance for promotional purposes and wants to give Nelson (the town as opposed to the guy, although you are certainly welcome to attend, guy Nelson) an opportunity to see them if they haven�t seen them and see them again if they have. Be sure to catch the hilarious perspective of a self involved man-child as he tries to negotiate the pregnancy and birth of his first child in HELLO BABY- An Instructional Lecture by a First Time, Semi-Competent Father on March 22 at 8 PM. Both shows will be general seating.

The One Hit Wonders

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:30:00 -0700

The One Hit Wonders Show pays tribute to those BIG hits from the 60s and 70s that you forgot you LOVE ! Songs like MacArthur Park, Brandy ( You�re a fine girl ), Seasons in the Sun, Hooked on a Feelin, Judy in Disguise and so many more are performed by an 8 piece Vegas Show Band ! �Rann Berry and The One Hit Wonders� has recently been selling out shows in B.C. �It�s a hit,� declares Kelowna Community Theatre manager Randy Zahara, � A must see show! � Zahara brought the act back for an Encore Performance, again playing to a full house. In November The One Hit Wonders performed at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton, once again, to a sold out theatre. Next was The Performing Arts Center in Vernon. The reaction to this show has been truly unbelievable says Shelly Vida, from the Rotary Centre for the Arts. �Rann Berry and the One Hit Wonders� is the ultimate tribute to those wonderful and memorable songs that you forgot you love! The show pays tribute to that magical time between the mid 60�s to the mid 70s when bands and songwriters were free to express themselves, both musically and idealistically. The songs in this show are all considered to be �One Hit Wonders,� which means they were the single BIG hit for each band or artist, or the song they are primarily known for. Due to the popularity of these hits back then, many of these songs were subsequently covered by major artists such as Glenn Campbell, Tom Jones, and even Elvis. Rann Berry grew up with these songs, and was influenced by each and every one chosen for the show. �This music is what made me want to become a musician,� says Berry. The idea for the show has been years in the making. As Berry explains, �I was looking for an original idea for a show that would feature music from the era I grew up in, and I wanted the show to offer lots of variety.� After a number of trips to Las Vegas to see shows like �Jersey Boys� and a great tribute show called the �Beatles Show,� an idea began to emerge. Creating a show dedicated to One Hit Wonder bands and artists was the answer, and a musical journey back to the 60s and 70s that features songs that so many of us love and remember, began to take shape. �For so many of us this music is the soundtrack of our youth�. The music is faithfully reproduced in its original form. �They just don�t write songs like these anymore� say�s Berry. The show is presented as a Vegas-style musical tribute featuring a full eight-piece show band that includes a 3-piece horn section ! If you like Jersey Boys, you�ll LOVE the One Hit Wonders. 'We attended the One Hit Wonders show at the Kelowna Community Theatre a few nights after returning from Las Vegas where my wife and I saw major shows each evening. Seeing Rann Berry and The One Hit Wonders was like being back in Las Vegas. The act is polished, fun, and memorable.' Mayor Walter Gray, City of Kelowna

Wade Davis

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0700

This lecture is now SOLD OUT.

Deconstructing Dinner Film Fest

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:30:00 -0700

Day Two of the Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival hits the screen at the Capitol Theatre! 6:30pm - Deconstructing Dinner Worldwide Premiere & Artisan Baker 8:00 pm - Hungry for Change All tickets for the weekend's festival are available through Otter Books, including Full Fest Passes.

The SEUSSODYSSEY

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

More info to come!

SeussOdyssey

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

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The SEUSSODYSSEY

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0700

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SeussOdyssey

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0700

Tickets will be on sale soon!

SeussOdyssey

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

Tickets will be on sale soon!

The SEUSSODYSSEY

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

More info to come!

Summer Youth Program Auditions

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0700

CAPITOL THEATRE AUDITIONS PLEASE BOOK AN AUDITION TIME: To book your audition time call the Capitol at 250.352.6363. Summer Youth Program Production "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" Auditions SUNDAY APRIL 14 10AM - 4PM Youth ages 12 and up. Please have a song prepared. Program runs July 2nd - 28th. Performances Thursday July 25 through Sunday July 28. Program fee $335.00 plus HST $351.75 PLEASE BOOK AN AUDITION TIME: To book your audition time call the Capitol at 250.352.6363.

Double FLiKS! Mongolian Bling & The Light Thief

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0700

FLiKS presents a SOUTH ASIAN DOUBLE FEATURE! PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME!! 7:00 pm - Mongolian Bling - 90 minutes Former Nelsonite Benj Binks looks into the ne Mongolian Hip Hop culture that is committed to preserving Mongolian culture and heritage while telling the story of youth today in Mongolia. this is a fresh look at an ancient culture. Director Q & A 8:30 pm - The Light Thief - 80 minutes, PG A dramatic comedy by Aktan Arym Kubat. A humble electrician steals electricity to light his village in Kyrgyzstan.

FLIKS movie (TBA)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

Alpha Yaya Diallo

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Alpha Yaya Diallo is our final performance of the 2012-13 Season! Guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa, is one of the hottest acts on the current world music scene. Now based in Vancouver, he has earned a matchless reputation internationally for the excellence of his musicianship and the excitement of his live shows. Diallo�s dexterous acoustic and electric guitar-playing, with its fluid melodic lines and compelling grooves, places him in the front ranks of African axemen. As well as being a uniquely gifted multi-instrumentalist, Diallo writes his own compositions, and sings with a supple and beautifully modulated voice. By successfully uniting the traditional and the contemporary, Diallo has carved a niche for himself beside such West African luminaries as Salif Keita, Baaba Maal, Youssou N�Dour, and Ismael Lo. But, if anything, the blend of musical elements to be found in Diallo�s work is even richer and more diverse, a heritage from his childhood years. Alpha Yaya Diallo is one of the most inspired and inspirational artists on the World Beat circuit today. http://www.alphayayadiallo.com

Axe Capoiera

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the final performance of the 2012-13 Capitol Kids Series! Brazilian Dance, Music and Capoeira Featuring traditional Brazilian music with upbeat vocals and instrumentals, Axe Capoeira showcases professional capoeiristas and dancers at the height of their skill. With exciting choreographed dances, internationally acclaimed capoeira, high-flying acrobatics, invigorating music and dazzling costumes, the group has enthralled audiences of all ages and sizes at thousands of schools, festivals, and theatres across the globe for more than 20 years. http://www.axecapoeira.com

ALICE: Adventures in Wonderland

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0700

One Man Lord of the Rings

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Charles Ross is back! If you caught his "One Man Star Wars" last year, then you know what an incredible treat this show will be. In this hysterical show, Ross recreates the enchanting world of Middle-earth with nothing more than elbow pads and his outrageous imagination. Be prepared to journey through the trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King in 3600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment! Booming special effects, riveting stage fights and harrowing rescues � this gifted performer does it all in this engaging, epic one man show. If you�ve already seen the movies, read the books and named your first-born Frodo, Ross� zany take on the Lord of the Rings will thrill you more than second breakfast. If you didn�t see the movies, read the books, or understand that reference, don�t despair. This show is just as fun and funny for LOTR newbies as it is to the biggest of fans! Here's a review from last week's show! http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/266523/

Bollywood Stardom

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:30:00 -0700

Rite of Movement

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

On Thursday May 23rd at 7pm, the LV Rogers Dance Department will perform at the Capitol Theatre. The show will feature choreography by Jen MacMillan, Joshua Beamish and LV Rogers students. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office Tickets will also be available at the door: $11 for adults, $6 for students/senior citizens, and children 6 and under are free. This year�s highlights were numerous. Students travelled to Vancouver where they participated in a variety of master classes at Harbour Dance Centre, toured SFU's new contemporary arts facility, and attended Cirque de Soleil�s newest show �Amaluna�. Students also had the opportunity to work with Joshua Beamish, artistic director of MOVE: the company thanks to a generous grant from ArtsStarts. Following Joshua Beamish�s residency, students partook in a master class with Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal. Finally the Dance Company travelled to Kelowna to attend the INNOV8 dance competition at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. They earned first and second place! As the show nears, excitement mounts and the studio is buzzing with enthusiasm and hard work. From ballet to hip-hop, the show is diverse and entertaining. For more information on the LVR Dance Program please visit http://www.lvrdance.com. Hope to see you at the show!

Jimmy Bowskill and the Blues Caravan: Tomorrow's Guitar Heroes

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Ruf Records Blues Caravan 2013: Tomorrow's Guitar Heroes During the past two years, the popular "Girls with Guitars Tour" put a thoroughly feminine stamp on the Blues Caravan. But it�s time to reshuffle the cards. On the latest edition of the annual tour presented by Ruf Records, a couple of rough-and-tumble guitarists from North America will go head-to-head with a dynamic British female singer and guitar player whose every show is a display of raw and emotional power. Rest assured: When this trio of hard-nosed pros step into the ring, they won�t be pulling any punches. Jimmy Bowskill was discovered by renowned bluesman Jeff Healey at the tender age of eleven. The native of Canada has toured Europe several times and delivered a strong debut for Ruf Records with his 2012 release Back Number. While he started out as a fairly traditional blues stylist, he has since moved progressively toward classic rock. His trio has supported acts like Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and Wishbone Ash to great accolades, but he no longer needs to ride on anyone�s coattails. "The music I make now has a more rocking sound than the more traditional stuff. But to me it�s just my take on the blues," explains Bowskill. "I�m in my early 20s and full of energy, so of course my music will have a different edge to it." Bart Walker, whose 2012 debut album Who I Am has been well-received by critics, adds a down-home, earthy touch to the Caravan lineup. At the 2012 International Blues Challenge, this Nashville-based guitar standout took home the coveted Best Guitarist honors. In recent years, he�s provided brilliant support to country-rocker Bo Bice while honing his skills as a writer of powerful songs full of southern flair. Former Stevie Ray Vaughan band member Reese Wynans was so impressed with Walker�s talents as a singer, songwriter and guitarist that he promptly decided to join his band. "When I saw Bart Walker, I saw something special, so I jumped at the chance," says the legendary Double Trouble keyboardist. Joanne Shaw Taylor, the only girl with a guitar on this year�s tour, is no stranger to the Blues Caravan: The 2009 tour was an important step in her budding career. Hailing from England, Taylor now resides in Texas and it was there that she perfected her brand of spirited, hard rocking blues on the recently released Almost Always Never. "I started playing little clubs in the UK when I was 14 or 15. But the sound of this album is a better representation of what I always wanted to be as an artist," says Taylor, who recently played lead guitar for Annie Lennox at the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II. The album, her third for Ruf, has solidified her standing as the shooting star of modern blues. But no band is complete without a kick-ass rhythm section. Drummer Denis Palatin has been driving the Caravan for years and will be joined in the engine room by bassist Ian McKeown from the Jimmy Bowskill Band. The musicians on the 9th Annual Blues Caravan take to the road in January 2013 and will be bringing it to clubs and at festivals throughout the year. For more information including current tour dates, go to: www.bluescaravan.com

Selkirk Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Solos

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Enjoy a showcase of the Kootenays� best classical musicians, including soloists; bid farewell to Alexis More & welcome Martine DenBok. Players from the Symphony of the Kootenays are delighted to perform together again, as part of the Selkirk Symphony Orchestra. What's included: Rossini "La Cenerentola" Overture, featuring the wind section. Handel Concerto Grosso, op. 6 #1 with soloists Wendy Herbison, Vic Neufeld & Jeff Faragher. Bloch "Suite Hebräique": Alexis More, Viola. Four brass quintet pieces: Canzon 2 by Paul Peuerl. A Newfoundland Sketch by Howard Cable. Second Military Suite in F by Gustav Holst. 'Maria' and 'Tonight' from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, featuring trumpeters Laurel Ralston and Tim Bullen, hornist Arnie Satanove, trombonist Keith Todd, and tubist Robin Clegg. Wieniawsky "Légende: Martine DenBok, Violin

CABARET

Thu, 30 May 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:00:00 -0700

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