Dynamic duo Robyn Lamb & Lisel Forst are warming up for the 2008 Calgary and Victoria Fringe Festivals with a four-night run of their hit show “Les Ms.”, at Nelson’s TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate), July 2nd to 5th, 2008!

“One bare stage! Two very funny women! One epic Broadway musical! Too, too many laughs!” raves Golden District Arts Council director, Bill Usher. "Relying on an abundance of old-fashioned charms, a whirlwind of costume changes, & two big beautiful voices, these women storm the barricades to tell an ancient tale & capture our hearts in the process!"

Performances of “Les Ms.” are at 8pm. Tickets are available 30 minutes before show-time at the door for $10. Support these fabulous artists!

Karen Logan, B.P.H.E., is offering 7 minutes of chair massage FREE for customers of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! (Longer massages are available as well) You will receive a wonderful neck, back, and shoulder massage as you enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere and fabulous drinks and desserts at The Cocoa-nut Lounge. Call the Lounge at the above number for more information.


*massages HEAVILY endorsed by the staff of The Cocoa-nut Lounge

Dynamic duo Robyn Lamb & Lisel Forst are warming up for the 2008 Calgary and Victoria Fringe Festivals with a four-night run of their hit show “Les Ms.”, at Nelson’s TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate), July 2nd to 5th, 2008!

“One bare stage! Two very funny women! One epic Broadway musical! Too, too many laughs!” raves Golden District Arts Council director, Bill Usher. "Relying on an abundance of old-fashioned charms, a whirlwind of costume changes, & two big beautiful voices, these women storm the barricades to tell an ancient tale & capture our hearts in the process!"

Performances of “Les Ms.” are at 8pm. Tickets are available 30 minutes before show-time at the door for $10. Support these fabulous artists!

new exhibit at gallery 378, featuring work from the following artists:

nathan bartley
boukje elzinga
ian johnson
anita levesque
patrizia menton
carol reynolds
keira zaslove

official opening celebration - july 4th,08
show runs from july 4th - 31st

see you there!

12 minutes Chair Massage with Karen Logan B.P.H.E. Certifed Chair Massage Practitioner & Founder of On-site Chair Massage Services is offering 12 minutes of Kootenay Bliss (by donation) as a thank you to her community for their support the past couple years
Look for the Palm tree.

Relaxing and Rejuvenating Massage by a Certified Practitioner (100 hours of training plus)

On-site Chair Massage is a member of The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce and has been a supporter of many community organizations including The WOmen's Centre, Kootenay CO-op Radio, Bigby Place, The Clubhouse, The West Kootenay Eco Society and more.

Dynamic duo Robyn Lamb & Lisel Forst are warming up for the 2008 Calgary and Victoria Fringe Festivals with a four-night run of their hit show “Les Ms.”, at Nelson’s TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate), July 2nd to 5th, 2008!

“One bare stage! Two very funny women! One epic Broadway musical! Too, too many laughs!” raves Golden District Arts Council director, Bill Usher. "Relying on an abundance of old-fashioned charms, a whirlwind of costume changes, & two big beautiful voices, these women storm the barricades to tell an ancient tale & capture our hearts in the process!"

Performances of “Les Ms.” are at 8pm. Tickets are available 30 minutes before show-time at the door for $10. Support these fabulous artists!

2008 Kootenay Whitewater Festival
July 5&6

Borderline Boater Kayak Club and Endless Adventure invite you to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Slocan River. The festival is geared to beginner and intermediate paddlers looking for fun and learning. Includes:
• Instructional Clinics – learn from the best local paddlers
• Games and friendly competitive events – fun for all levels of paddlers
• Delicious Barbeque lunch
• Evening entertainment
• Souvenir T-Shirt
• Lots of incredible prizes including a raffle for a new kayak

Limited rental gear is available so book early if you need gear.

For more info or to register call 250-359-8181, stop by Endless Adventure in Crescent Valley, or visit: www.borderlineboaters.com

Dynamic duo Robyn Lamb & Lisel Forst are warming up for the 2008 Calgary and Victoria Fringe Festivals with a four-night run of their hit show “Les Ms.”, at Nelson’s TNT Playhouse (Ward & Carbonate), July 2nd to 5th, 2008!

“One bare stage! Two very funny women! One epic Broadway musical! Too, too many laughs!” raves Golden District Arts Council director, Bill Usher. "Relying on an abundance of old-fashioned charms, a whirlwind of costume changes, & two big beautiful voices, these women storm the barricades to tell an ancient tale & capture our hearts in the process!"

Performances of “Les Ms.” are at 8pm. Tickets are available 30 minutes before show-time at the door for $10. Support these fabulous artists!

Karen Logan, B.P.H.E., is offering 7 minutes of chair massage FREE for customers of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! (Longer massages are available as well) You will receive a wonderful neck, back, and shoulder massage as you enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere and fabulous desserts and drinks at the Cocoa-nut Lounge. Call the Lounge at the above number for more information.


*massages HEAVILY endorsed by the staff of The Cocoa-nut Lounge

On July 10, the Kootenay Food Strategy Society will be welcoming one of the most celebrated farmers in the world.

In Decemer 2007, Percy became the recipient of the Right Livelihood Award; often referred to as the “alternative Nobel”. The award was presented in honour his "courage in defending biodiversity and farmers' rights".

This event will encourage Kootenay residents to take action to ensure such crops are not grown in our regional foodshed. Most importantly, the campaign will ensure that viable alternatives are available to farmers currently growing G.E. crops.

Pura Vida Foundation Presents
A Documentary & Photo Exhibit
Thursday July 10, 2008
7pm - Prestige Lakeside Resort - Nelson, BC
New Photo's by Nathan Beninger on display and for sale throughout the evening
Two Amazing Documentaries:
A short documentary by Nathan Beninger and Jeremy Grant showing the difficulties and struggles with Cusco, Peru in regards to youth and children.
Second Documentary to Be Announced

This upcoming Fundraiser will help raise the funds necessary to open a new shelter for marginalized & exploited girls of Cusco, Peru and Surrounding areas

Tickets $10 – Available at: Kootenay Valley Financial Services or Contact Marni at 250-505-2454 or via email at mjb82@shaw.ca

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

• The Rawling Brothers: (www.rawlingbrothers.com) Excellent original country music by this fine touring group. Smooth harmonies and fine musicianship.
• Ash: (myspace.com/okanagan.ash) Three guys that really “cook” together. Good players and singers, with energy that will get your toes tapping.
• The John Hough Trio: Folk music at its best. John has played the Whatshan Music Festival before and is

The Dances of Universal Peace are a joyous, multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. The Dances use sacred phrases from the many spiritual traditions of the world to promote peace and create an integrated experience of body, mind, and spirit.

No experience or partner necessary. Admission is by donation. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle.

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

Gareth and Duran will be here to dazzle and delight us with their guitar and voices. Don't miss out on great music, fabulous desserts, and delicious beverages in our relaxing family atmosphere.

Local singer songwriter Aspen Switzer is in the process of recording her second album.
Local performers Laura Landsberg, Allison Girvan, Michael Graham and Lucas Myers are among those who will perform in support of Aspen at a fundraising concert for this important yet costly endevour. Of course Aspen will be there with her trio Thistledowne. This eclectic compilation of talented individuals will offer a great night of captivating performances.

Doors open at 7:00 pm at the United Church in Nelson on Saturday, July 12th. Tickets are $10 in advance (available at Eddy’s Music and online at www.aspenswitzer.com). If you can't make the performance, you can still support Aspen by pre-purchasing the new CD on the website!

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

James Lamb has returned from university to delight us with his great guitar playing. He will also be joined by a friend and it will be a lovely evening in our relaxed family atmosphere. Come on down for great desserts, fabulous drinks, and, of course, fantastic music!

LIVE IN CONCERT "ELLIOTT BROOD"group AT THE SPIRIT BAR ON WED. JULY 16.
SPECIAL GUESTS; OPENING BAND "SLOCAN DARK" & "NELSON FROM NELSON & THE MENACE"
$10 ADVANCE TICKETS AT EDDY'S MUSIC STORE,BOUTIQUE MUSIC(visa/mastercard).AT THE DOOR $15
A ROCKOPOLUS PROMOTIONS LIVE MUSIC EVENT

ELLIOTT BROOD www.elliottbrood.ca
Elliott Brood play dark, gritty folk and howling bluegrass music built around whiskeydrenched
vocals and lyrics evoking images of love, loss and murder. In their soulthumping
songs, banjo keeps time to a strange and chunky angular stomp, with
Kentucky-hardcore acoustic guitar and somber, achingly confessional vocal harmonies.
Since forming in the spring of 2002, Elliott BROOD have sparked a devout fol

Karen Logan, B.P.H.E., is offering 7 minutes of chair massage FREE for customers of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! (longer massages are available as well) You will receive a wonderful neck, back, and shoulder massage as you enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere and fabulous drinks and desserts at The Cocoa-nut Lounge. Call the Lounge for more information.

*massages HEAVILY endorsed by staff members of The Cocoa-nut Lounge

Rob Funk is returning for an evening of great music. Seriously, this man is a legend! He's definitely one of our favourites! Don't miss out on our fabulous desserts, delightful drinks, relaxing family atmosphere, and of course, great music!

Karen Logan will also be here from 5:00 till 8:30 or so giving a FREE 7 minute neck, shoulder, and back massage! What a great sounding evening!

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

The 31st Annual Festival is a celebration of music from around the corner and around the world. Over 50 artists on 7 stages including Michael Franti and Spearhead, Ozomatli, T-Model Ford, Harry Manx and Kevin Breit, Master Musicians of Jajouka, Jason Collett, Aimee Mann and more. The festival takes place at beautiful Jericho Beach and has food and crafts on-site as well as children's activities. Children 12 and under free. Check out the website for more details. Tickets on-line at www.thefestival.bc.ca or call 604-602-9798.

9th annual music festival, with lots of diverse entertainment for young and old. Also craft booths, food booths, camping.
A great family event on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.
This year's headliners are Alpha Ya Ya Diallo, Cheb i Sabbah, K'naan, Kinnie Starr, plus lots of other great acts.
Visit www.starbellyjam.org for all the details.

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

The boys from PEI are back! The very talented Gareth and Duran will be returning with their great brand of truly Canadian music and their fantastic audience rapport. Don't miss such classics as Bud the Spud, Farewell to Nova Scotia, and Farmer John I'm In Love With Your Daughter! Just sit back and enjoy them as well as our fabulous desserts and decadent drinks in our relaxing family atmosphere!

Nelson’s annual FlightFest will be held this year on July 19. This event draws more than 3000 people to Nelson to enjoy a truly grass roots event for the whole family. Aircraft of all types come to Nelson for this event both on static display as well as an exciting airshow component.

This year we are pleased to announce the participation of the Fraser Blues Demonstration Team!

Air shows are the #1 growing spectator event and we believe this year’s event will be one to remember!

Admission is by donation.

See July 18 for description.

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

See July 18 listing.

What is the King’s Company to do without William Shakespeare? Find out July 10-13, and July 17-20 at the TNT Playhouse, in Brian d'Eon's "More Willful Pursuits", a follow-up to the hit play that delighted Nelson audiences a decade ago.

The hopeless Henry Condell portraying Sir Francis Drake? Shakespeare his own father? Six actors, re-enacting the Battle of the Spanish Armada? The farce never lets up in "More Willful Pursuits"! 8 PM - Tickets $15 Eddy’s Music or door. A CBT funded project.

Audio Rocketry is a folky duo touring through our beautiful city and they will be here to delight us this evening, joined by their friend, local Mandy Ebel! Come on down for delightful drinks, decadent desserts, and great music in our relaxing family atmosphere.

Want to learn about how you can be involved in the Shambhala Music Festival? Come down and meet some of the organizers of the event to learn more about working or volunteering at the festival!

Karen Logan, B.P.H.E., is offering 7 minutes of chair massage FREE for customers of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! (longer massages are available as well) You will receive a wonderful neck, back, and shoulder massage while enjoying the relaxing family atmosphere and fabulous drinks and desserts at The Cocoa-nut Lounge. Call the Lounge for more information.

*massages HEAVILY endorsed by the staff of The Cocoa-nut Lounge

Rob Funk is returning for an evening of great music. Seriously, this man is a legend! He's definitely one of our favourites! Don't miss out on our fabulous desserts, delightful drinks, relaxing family atmosphere, and of course, great music!

Karen Logan will also be here from 5:00 till 8:30 or so giving a FREE 7 minute neck, shoulder, and back massage! What a great sounding evening!

Four days of ballroom, swing, Latin, country dance workshops and nightly dances with time for outdoor fun. This event is for teens and adults and instruction is in three levels. Highlights include Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing & Country Two-Step. Saturday night is a dress-up Polka-Dot party with dance demos, performances and prizes.
Visit www.dancingbeat.org for full schedule and registration form or phone 250-358-2448.

Stoked and Glazed members invite you to discover the spirited and diverse work that will be on display and available for sale at their fourth annual show in Slocan Park, July 25th and 26th. This exhibition will showcase an intriguing range of pottery by Stoked and Glazed members Lisa Martin, Pamela Nagley Stevenson, Robin DuPont, Lance Hall and Maureen McEwen. This year’s event also features four guest artists – potters Jim Etzkorn of Abbottsford and Kerri Holmes of Fernie as well as painters Carol Reynolds of Nelson and Nicola McGarry of Revelstoke. It opens Friday, July 25th at 5 pm and throughout the day on Saturday, July 26th from 9am to 4 pm. Admission is free and there will be door prizes at the Friday evening event.

See the Mishra’s Raga Concert!
Anyone who knows the Mishra’s music and has seen them here in Nelson knows how wonderful it is to see them play. Sadly they wont be in Nelson this summer but will be performing in Sandpoint, Couer d’Alene, and Spokane.