Forest for the Trees brings together four local artists whose work explores the interplay between nature and culture. Through photography, sculpture, painting and installation, the artists reveal the tensions and connections between society and the natural world. Artists Ian Johnston, Tanya Pixie Johnson, Barbara Maye and Nadine Stefan present diverse approaches, with references to science, history, spirituality and First Nations culture. By reflecting on our relationship with the natural world, perhaps we can come to a deeper understanding of our own place within it.

ATTN: The Green has been cancelled due to Visa problems, stay tuned for show adjustments...
The Royal presents an evening heavy on the reggae with a dash of rock and roots. Starting off will be Nelson's DJ Papa Roots. Next we have the up & coming rock, reggae, ska sounds of Rebel Emergency. Rebel Emergency is an innovative new band from Toronto whose sound is an eclectic mix of Rock, Reggae and Ska that is undeniable in both its energy and originality. Lastly, headlining the evening, is an incredible roots reggae act, The Green! The Green blends roots reggae with traditional Hawaiian vibes. This is going to be a huge night!

Tickets are $15 and are available at Eddy Music, Urban Legends and at www.liveattheroyal.com.
Doors 8pm.

FOUR TWENTY FRIDAYS JUST KEEP GETTIN' BETTER.
We light the fire @ 420 ish and keep the home groanin' til the last note is played... open Mike plus plus... Last week's highlight was an awesome poetry waterfall from
Free Willy... if you ever get a chance to catch this dudes ry(t)hmes your life (like mine ) will never be the sane.
strong coffee + spicy chili + curry?
raise a toast to the open mike!
and that awesome violinist? take a bow.

On Friday March 2nd come dance your work week blues away with live music by
Clinton Swanson and friends as Mostly Swing hosts an after work dance party at the
Royal. You'll be swinging' to classic R'n B, blues, and swing tunes performed by local
saxophonist Clinton Swanson. Featured vocalist for the night will be the soulful Laura
Landsberg. In the rhythm section you will find the swinging' Marvin Walker on drums,
the tasty Tom Thomson on keys, and the groovy Jesse Lee on acoustic bass. Don't
forget your dancing' shoes-you'll need them.

Dance starts at 6pm.
No Cover.

Course: Writing Non Fiction with Luanne Armstrong
Nonfiction is one of the highest paying and most popular writing genres. This course will cover the basics of writing and publishing nonfiction, including memoir, literary journalism and autobiography. 
3 classes: March 2, 3, 4
7 - 9 pm Friday, 10 am - 4 pm Saturday, 10 am -1 pm Sunday
Course fee: $140 + HST

Local Dj's Rhapsody and Cedar will be playing some bumpin' bouncin' beats. It would be super great to see everyone there! Come and dance and laugh and smile.

Cover $5 at the door. Doors 9pm.

Get your sweat on and support an amazing cause!

Book a spin bike, or bring your own with your trainer or rollers for some indoor training! Ride for an hour or more, and get ready for a good time.
To participate it is a minimum $10. donation to the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer that is taking place June 16th - 17th!

To book your bike call Asia at 250.353.8915, or e-mail me at asia.hoffart@gmail.com!

Check out my personal page and see why I ride.

Junipur Jupiter and Brynn Forsey will open at noon with alternating solo songs. Junipur (18) will perform indie/folk on vocals/guitar and chooses to only do her own songs. Brynn (16) will sing originals and covers on guitar.

Next up is *Sam Scholes* from Vancouver who's studying music at Selkirk. He will be joined by Cole Patenaude for a couple songs. Sam will perform folk rock covers and originals on vocals, guitar and mandolin. http://soundcloud.com/sam-scholes

Closing act *Robbie Sinclair's*(who's filling in for Joy due to illness) songs freely explore the soundscapes of folk, rock, funk, reggae and world music.
www.sonicbids.com/robbiesinclairandthebeggarslaughing
More info on Facebook (Ellisons Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions)

Join us at The Royal on Baker for the first Instalment of Nelson's latest Monthly Night featuring the finest in Drum and Bass, Jungle, Dubstep, Funky, House, Moombahton, Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop. (On Occasion we will also be bringing in Live Bands and Guest MC'S!!!!)

For this Edition we bring you a Night of Roughneck Vibes Featuring Local Favourites- Lady AK, Mach-1 and Buck Lee.

Tickets $5 at the door. Doors open at 9pm.

Everyone is welcome to share, swap, buy or sell at this event. A wide variety of fruit and vegetable seed, cuttings and root stock will be available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Slocan Valley River Farmers Group. Those requiring table space are encouraged to reserve ahead of time.

Admission: by donation

On going Zumba Fitness Classes in Nelson: Zumba strength&toning Monday@5:30pm Zumba dance fitness Wednesday@6pm @Kutenais Finest
Crescent Valley Hall:
Zumba dance fitness Tuesday@6pm
Zumba strength&toning Thursday@6pm and Saturday@3pm
come check out a class!
$12- drop in
***Punch cards available
contact Adele 250-551-5184

De-escalation, Safety Strategies, Personal Boundaries
Using examples relevant to adults of all ages, we’ll practice skills to:

- Set and protect personal boundaries
- Deal with sexual harassment / unwanted attention
- Project an attitude of awareness and confidence
- Use voice as a safety tool
- Take charge of emotional triggers
- Deal confidently and effectively with verbal aggression
- Stop aggressive confrontations before they start with a few simple habits
- Use powerful physical self-defense skills that need little strength and no ongoing practice. This class includes full force practice with a padded instructor.

Course Fee $35 per participant. Register three people and only pay for two.

Basic Bar-Room Swing dance class starts this Tuesday, March 6th. At The Royal.

Magic Bus @ The Royal features local musicians. Sometimes they're a DJ, sometimes it's a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it's always quality and it's always free! Come support local music!

Rob Funk & friends are driving the bus this week!

Doors 9pm.

This event has NO COVER CHARGE The Special for Wednesday is “A Pound and a Pint” $4 for a pound of Wings and $4 for a Pint of Beer. (They also have a full...
Details: http://www.meetup.com/Kootenays-Singles-30-60-Group/events/54165862/

(EARLY SHOW)
The Royal presents the immensely talented Samantha Savage Smith! Her powerful vocals and distinct sound will turn your head the moment you hear her.
Sarah Calvert will open the show. Her earthy voice is typically accompanied by guitar, piano or harmonica while her style ranges from blues, jazz to bluegrass and country.

Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com.

Doors open at 7pm. Music starts @ 8.

Plan to attend the Career and Job Fair at the College of the Rockies’ gymnasium at the Cranbrook Main Campus on Thursday, March 8 from 1 – 5 pm.

More than 30 businesses and organizations will be on hand to answer your questions about possible careers in their industry.

And be sure to bring your resume for the Summer Job Alley.
This is an opportunity to find summer employment, a rewarding career or both!

Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters
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Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters in Nelson is a great place to: Learn, Develop and Practice your public speaking skills in a fun, safe, encouraging environment.

Visit our club to learn why so many people join Toastmasters clubs to improve their public speaking skills. Guests are always welcome.

Meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

www.nelsontoastmasters.ca

An evening on the dancefloor with Breakfluid and guests and some of the best hip-hop, reggae, soul, dub, funk, disco, broken beat and rare grooves. No Cover! Doors at 9pm.

In honour of International Women's Day, come and meet a company of famous feminists including Gloria Steinem, Margaret Mead, Emma Goldman, Nellie McClung, Betty Friedan, Rosa Parks, Simone De Beavoir and Frida Kahlo who have inspired us over the years. International Women's Day Night with the Stars, produced by Nelsonite Sandra Hartline, is a fundraiser for the West Kootenay Women's Association and is being held Friday, March 9th at SelfDesign High at 420 Victoria St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. performance begins at 7:00 p.m.Suggested donation is $10 at the door. Light refreshments, music, silent auction, and volunteer recognition to follow. Everyone welcome. For more information, call the Nelson & District Women's Centre at 250-352-9916.

The Fugitives, Vancouver’s wildly talented modern folk quartet are coming to The Royal! They’re quickly becoming favourites wherever they play with their poetic lyrics and their own unique style.

Folk artist Rhoneil will open the show.

Tickets are $10 and available at Urban Legends and www.liveattheroyal.com
Doors at 8pm.

Artwork worth seeing! For visual artist Mirja Vahala, it is all about painting dynamic naturescapes that go beyond the surface. Through colour, texture and composition, the Castlegar-based painter tells a story that is as fascinating as the process itself -- and the results are spectacular. She translates life into art. Thank you to Selkirk Eyeware for supporting artists with a great viewing venue!

We are Nelson's dragon boat team. Join us and learn the basics of paddling and have fun! We are open to all women. Paddle 2-3 times weekly.

Starting at noon, Corwin Fox, Raghu Lokanathan and Dave Soroka, three accomplished artists in the Canadian folk music scene will fill the first half. (www.myspace.com/corwinfox)(www.raghumusic.com/)(www.davesoroka.com/)
Pernell Reichert brings fast finger picking numbers that keep the listener intrigued. He'll perform on guitar, harmonica, foot tambourine and banjo.
Some of Shred Kelly will come by for a short inytermission sample before their show at the Royal later that evening.
* An extra hour* has been added to fit in Toronto based Sarah Calvert who's studied at our Selkirk Music Program. She'll perform on guitar, harmonica and piano. She's known to mix blues, jazz, bluegrass and country. More info- Ellison's Cafe on *Facebook*

The Royal is very excited to have Shred Kelly and their toe tappin', foot stompin' music light up the Royal once again!

Bio:
Hailing from the town of Fernie, the six-piece band is best known for mixing clawhammer banjo riffs that tear the fabric of space and time with a ghostly mandolin, high voltage guitars, fierce drums, and hauntingly sweet harmonies to produce a sound that has been properly coined "Stoke Folk". Singing songs about powder days, tornado destruction, and a sincere distaste for work, these ski bums, are consistently turning doubters into sweaty folk rock believers on the dance floor.

Steven William Foord will open.

Tickets are $10 and available at www.liveattheroyal.com, Urban Legends and Eddy Music.

Doors at 9pm.

*EARLY SHOW*
Acres Of Lions is touring across Canada in support of their sophomore album 'Collections.' With local band Almanak opening the show this is sure to be a great night of rock. Acres of Lions is a pop-rock band based in Victoria, BC. Their music is lyrically-driven and influenced by early 90’s emo bands such as The Get Up Kids and Jimmy Eat World.

Tickets $5 at the door. Doors open at 7pm.

Oxygen Art Centre is thrilled to announce another two weeks of its popular Art Camps for Kids programming during this year's Spring Break. Students can enroll for either one week or two, from March 12-16 and/or March 19-23. There are three age groups this year: Ages 5-6 from 9am to 10am, Ages 7-9 from 10.30am to 12.30pm and Ages 10-12 from 1pm to 4pm.
Classes in Drama, Collage & Diorama Projects, Air-Dry Ceramics, Painting, Book Making and Mixed Media will be taught to all age groups. Complete information including schedules and Online Registration can be found on Oxygen's website at: www.oxygenartcentre.org Or by Phone: 250 352 6322 Or by Email: info@oxygenartcentre.org Or find us on FaceBook!

Learn key job search strategies shile connecting and sharing with other job seekers. Sign up for one day or all four.
Monday: Uncovering the Hidden Jobs

Please register early to save your seat in this workshop.

Hiphop Workshop open to all, no experience necessary.

Learn key job search strategies shile connecting and sharing with other job seekers. Sign up for one day or all four.
Day 2: Marketing Yourself to employers

Please register early to save your seat in this workshop.

Free the Self from Unwanted Attachments!

February 7th March 13th. It is strongly advised that each participant attend at least 3 sessions (4-5 is best) to receive the full benefit of the therapy, though attending all sessions will be extremely beneficial.

$20 suggested donation per session. Please register your intent to attend: 778-786-8210 blissbodies@gmail.com

ManiStone Centre for Well-Being
#215-507 Baker Street, Nelson BC


About NCRP:
http://bodiesinbliss.ca/2011/12/ncrp/

Every week we will deeply explore one aspect of our existence connected to a particular chakra.

March 13th: Being born again, a sound journey to grow roots, find our calling and give us the universal love we need

March 20th: Letting go, breaking free, a powerful shamanic journey of release and finding our freedom, being followed by a gently integrating and nurturing sound healing.

March 27th: Becoming a spiritual warrior, cutting all unwanted ties

April 3rd: Surrendering to the love we are

April 10th: We are here to ex-press our selves, becoming our true calling

April 17th: You are God-dess

April 24th: Becoming One

Price: Prepaid for 6 sessions 80$; 15$-20$ drop in. Again it is best to come to all sessions for the full healing.

Bow and Antler are doing a kootenay cd release tour this march and are popping into The Royal on Baker as part of it. Mimi Mahovlich (bassist, singer, ukelele guru and former member of popular band Portico) and Melissa Bandura (violinist, guitarist, singer and occasional tambourine hand. Former member of CBC darlings Lily Come Down) are joined by Melissa Hammer (piano, trumpet, flugelhorn, singer, glaucenspele and other random percussive acts) to play two sets: one that's Indie String Folk served not so straight up (to keep it interesting) and one that's Melissa Bandura's alternative folk songs that will be on her very soon to be released CD Dark Dreams.
Music starts @ 9 pm. No cover.

Magic Bus features local musicians. Sometimes they're a DJ, sometimes it's a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it's always quality and it's always free! Come support local music!

Inviting children, 5-10 years old, to join us for a day of outdoor exploration and creativity. Activities will promote a sense of curiosity, and creativity. We will use wood, clay, and stones to develop connections with nature and others. $30 includes art supplies. Please register with Judith 250.352.6346 or
Judith_robertson@hotmail.com

Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay's best open stages. Talk to Estevan or Tracy to sign up for a timeslot during the night.
Starts at 8:30pm.

Learn key job search strategies shile connecting and sharing with other job seekers. Sign up for one day or all four.
Day 3: Resume Tips

Please register early to save your seat in this workshop.

Vortex studios in conjunction with the Royal are proud to present this monthly showcase of local talent. The folks at the vortex are excited to show nelson some of the areas most talented bands and performers. Each third Thursday of the month we will highlight a different artist/band from the kootenays hosted by THE VORTEX ENSEMBLE (nelsons very own LIVE GLITCH/MASH UP project) This is going to be an exciting night of new music and dance floor fun!

$5 @ the door
Doors 9pm.

Learn key job search strategies shile connecting and sharing with other job seekers. Sign up for one day or all four.
Day 4: Interviewing for Success

Please register early to save your seat in this workshop.

Musical funnyman BA Johnston returns!! His new album is out at February 23rd so no doubt he'll be sharing some of his latest works of hilarity! You'll be laughing from the moment he walks on stage. Drunk Uncle will open the show.

Bio:
ba johnston has spent the last 4 years either living at his moms or touring canada on the greyhound bus. he's played in laundromats, laundry rooms, stag and does, church halls, legions, bars, bookstores, vegan cafes and other hell holes across this country. His music is nerd rock at its highest point, dork lullabys and loser anthems. 5 albums later he is still eating mr.noodles in his moms basement and hoping to soon escape.

Tickets $7 at door. Doors 9pm.

An "Everest-style" ski-a-thon; individuals and teams attempt to ski/snowboard the vertical of Mt. Everest in one day at Whitewater Ski Resort. Teams can come up with names, wear costumes, and challenge their friends to add a bit more excitement.

We encourage all participants to try to raise at least $100. Thanks to the support of Whitewater Ski Resort, all participants raising $100 or more will receive 50% off a lift ticket for the day of the event.

Funds raised from the event go to the Canadian Cancer Society and support excellence in research, cancer prevention initiatives, and support programs.

Join the fight against cancer as we take it to the slopes! To register, volunteer, or for more information, go to www.slopesforhope.ca

9:30 coffee;10:00-12:00;lunch
*CELEBRATE CFUW NELSON DISTRICT'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY
*JEANNETTE MERGANS, Regional Director of BC East, speaker.
*Round table membership discussions of some of the BC and National (CFUW) resolutions led by Dr. Janice Murphy.

Our local organization is part of a national and international organization. Website/
https://sites.google.com/site/nelsoncfuw/home

Opening this week's Ellison's Cafe Unplugged Sessions at noon is Max Hawk with Roger Luckey. They bring folk, country and bluegrass originals and faves on many instruments such as dulcimer, guitar, harmonica, mandolin and dobro.

Up next is Sally T, whose songs are a folky fusion of roots and old-timey jazz, well-rounded and strongly driven by her warm, bluesy vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/sallytsounds

Closing will be Alana Lilly, performing gypsy folk, soulful rock, a capella and more on guitar and drum. She'll be accompanied by Miguel EstanJuan on flute and drum for a few songs. She is also inspired by drawing in the crowd with songs that incorporate group sounds.
*More info* at Ellison's Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions on facebook*.

Welcome Spiritual Warrior!
This is a good time to find your vision, how high can you reach? Which direction is truest to your soul? Releasing the old stories that keep us frozen in their own repetition. We find inside ourselves, the energy to grow, the heya! of our existence. The power to burst through, to shine, and fully manifest, our highest calling.

We will experience:

-Shamanic Breathwork Journeys

-Channeled Guidance,

-Sound Healing Visioning,

-Spiritual Warrior Yoga

-Transformational Journey

Limited spaces, by pre-reservation only.
Cost is $190, if you feel called to come but are unable to pay, we will consider a partial trade.

Free Shuttling is available upon request.

The Royal & Whitewater Ski Resort present Von Butcher and the Redneck Ragers! Join us for a free St. Patty's Day celebration as Von Butcher and the Redneck Ragers (and their many instruments) treat your ears with an evening of danceable foot stompin' music!

No Cover!! Doors open at 9pm.

Eckankar British Columbia Community HU Songs

You have the potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. Singing HU can bring these to you.
Throughout the ages, followers of many spiritual traditions have used prayer, the singing of holy words and meditation to bring themselves closer to God.
In the same way those who have discovered HU, an ancient name for God, sing it for their spiritual upliftment. Regardless of your beliefs or religion, you can sing HU to become happier and more secure in God's love.

Sunday, March 18th, 2012, 1:00 - 5:30 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
1-778-786-8210 blissbodies@gmail.com

Healing with Bliss is a new addition to the healing services offered to all by Pranashakty. This is a free healing workshop designed to give access to the healing energies and methods as brought to the world by the Siddhar Swami Ramalinga and the saint Shirdi Baba. These workshops will be offered as seva by the Pranashakty ...Acharaya, in line with the philosophy of Swami Ramalinga and Pranashakty. Only Acharaya, who has received the Ananda Siddhi Diksha from Sri Pranaji, is qualified and authorized to offer the Healing with Bliss workshops.

www.pranashakty.org

Join us for our monthly Vespers Service with Gregorian chant (in Latin and English) and Tibetan singing bowls! Everyone is welcome!

Join us for an evening of uplifting folk, roots and blues with Vancouver's Buckman Coe driving the Magic Bus!

Magic Bus features local musicians. Sometimes they're a DJ, sometimes it's a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it's always quality and it's always free! Come support local music! Doors 9pm.

The Royal is proud to present Canadian rocker, Daniel Wesley and exciting new artist Kim Churchill! With 5 albums under his belt now, Wesley is pushing his limits and exploring new sounds and we're excited to hear where his creativity takes him. Starting the night off will be the up and coming Kim Churchill with his oustanding guitar technique. You'll be blown away by his talent....(and he's only 20 years old.) This is going to be a big night with two creative, unique and extremely talented individuals. Make sure you're there.

Tickets are $10 and available at The Royal, Urban Legends, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com.
Doors open at 8pm.

Join Sat Kaur Khalsa for a special New Moon Visioning event.

The New Moon in Aries is the most potent moon of the year for making wishes involving new beginnings Combine the fiery energy of the new moon with the blossoming power of Spring to create a visually potent image of all you intend to manifest!

The event will begin by harnessing group energy with Kundalini Yoga from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and then continue until 9:00.

Sliding scale of $11 to $108 at the door.

As space is limited, pre-registration is required. Please contact Sat Kaur by email at sat_kaur@shaw.ca to register.

Visit www.satkauryoga.com for more information.

Come and join us for an evening of amazing food and fabulous fun.

Four student chef teams from Selkirk's Culinary program will battle head to head, as you are served by our second year Resort and Hotel Management students.

Eat some fabulous food and judge the winners!

Tickets are available from Culinary Conspiracy, BC Wineguys or call Harry Pringle 250.505.1374

$50 tickets will purchase a tasting menu of 16 dishes accompanied with wine pairings.

$40 tickets are available to diners wishing to opt out of the wine pairings.

http://selkirk.ca/about/events/name-31093-en.php

Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters
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Tonight's agenda will be a little different as we are holding our annual inspirational speech contest with winners moving on to regional contests.


Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters in Nelson is a great place to: Learn, Develop and Practice your public speaking skills in a fun, safe, encouraging environment.

Visit our club to learn why so many people join Toastmasters clubs to improve their public speaking skills. Guests are always welcome.

Meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

www.nelsontoastmasters.ca

The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians and West-Kootenay EcoSociety present an information session on the controversial issue of “fracking". “Fracking” is a technique involving the injection of millions of litres of water and thousands of litres of unidentified chemicals underground at very high pressure creating fractures in the underlying shale rock formations to extract the natural gas below the surface. Join Dan Woynillowicz of the Pembina Institute for a provocative presentation that will explore the climate change and water impacts of shale gas development in BC. Both issues and solutions facing British Columbians will be discussed. For further information go to http://canadians.org/water/issues/fracking/index.html.

After graduating from the music program at Selkirk College 6 years ago and then spending some time as guitarist for the infamous United Steel Workers of Montreal, Steve Brockley is focussing on his own music now, taking it on the road and winning audiences over wherever he plays. The Royal is very happy to have him return to Nelson for a special evening of music. The lovely Aspen Switzer and former classmate of Brockley's will open the show.

(Please note, this is an early show with doors opening at 7:30pm. DJ Breakfluid will finish the evening off with his Moonbeam Hustle.)

Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com.

An evening at The Royal, on the dancefloor with Breakfluid and guests and some of the best hip-hop, reggae, soul, dub, funk, disco, broken beat and rare grooves. No Cover! This is a late show starting after the Steve Brockley Band.

Fashions Making a Difference.....
A show case of spring active-wear from select stores in Nelson... for both both men and women. Ed Natashak to host this lively event.
This special night is in support of two young women from Burma resettling in Nelson. Hsa Moo and Htoo Paw have spent most of their lives behind barbed wire in a refugee camp. It’s time to Bring Them Home!

Sponsored by the Nelson Refugee Committee

Join us for a night of great music as we raise money for the Selkirk Woodworking Program. At the end of every school year the program showcases all the fine furniture made by the students during that year. In order to do so they need to rent some space in one of the loc...al galleries for the weekend. Let's help them raise some funds so they can showcase their talent and hard work.

On the bill this evening we've got, Monsters, Thus Far, Dealer, Forrest Tate, De-Audio, and more to be announced.

Admission is by donation. Doors 8pm.

D.I.Y. Film Making: Projects and Workshops with Miriam Needoba
Course description: Develop your video and filmmaking skills in a mentored, group environment. Workshops on shooting, editing, lighting and film language will be integrated with critiques and studio production time. Students must have their own recording device: a digital photo camera or cell phone if no video camera available. Students must have some background in film making as a pre-requisite to taking this course.
5 classes: March 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28 (no class April 7)
2.30 - 5.30 pm Saturdays
Course fee: $180 + HST

Kootenay DanceBeat Club presents:

Spring Fling!
dance party

at Playmor Junction Church
Saturday, March 24, 2012

swing mini-lesson at 7:30 sharp
mixed playlist, Latin, smooth, swing 8:00 - 10:30ish

Mixers, door prizes, snacks

Come on out and get your grin on

www:dancingbeat.org

30+ Vendors!
Local Atrisans, Crafters, Homebased Businesses and More!

$2 Admission will help support
Nelson SPCA
and
Salvation Army Food Cupboard

Dozens of door prizes to be won!

March 24 9am-6pm
Best Western Baker Street Inn
153 Baker Street

D.I.Y. Film Making for Amateurs with Miriam Needoba
Course description: Got an idea for a video you want to make? Want to join the millions broadcasting on Youtube? Learn to see, learn to shoot, learn to edit and find the story you want to tell. Students must bring a recording device – from a digital camera or cell phone if no video camera available.
5 classes: March 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28 (no class April 7)
10 am - 1 pm Saturdays
Course fee: $180 + HST

Free Introduction to Permaculture workshop with Food Tree collaborator and certified Permaculture Educator Blake Robbins. This 1 hour session will offer insight and solutions for the home gardener however large (or small) the yard or garden may be. Come prepared to meet other sustainability enthusiasts and share from your experience! Live music to follow.

Opening at noon is Dawna McLennan aka Harp Pixie (www.harppixie.com) who plays the most sculpturally-gorgeous instrument ever invented: the folk harp. Thirty-six strings of divine resonance merging poetic lyrics and folksy authenticity.

Next up is Pat Henman & Friends (Carol Street on guitar and Danielle Corbin on piano). She has performed leads in musicals, opened for Blue Rodeo, has been featured as principal vocalist on CBC Radio and has delighted audiences across the country.

Closing act is a trio composed of Heidi Bell, Mark McGivern and Randy Janzen. They will perform a mix of folk and contemporary music, taking songs and adding rich harmonies, a guitar and they also sing a capella.

More info at Elllison's Cafe on Facebook.

Sat. March 24th
Become Divine Channels,
Heal relationships, with self and others,
Re-create the Sisterhood,

Sat. March 31st
Call full embodiment,
Journey back to our original blueprint,
Choose our aspect of the Goddess

Sat. April 7th
Release the pain of lifetimes,
Blossom into the full power of our love and manifestation.

Sat. April 14th
Remember the magic, rituals of dance and song,
The Spiral of life and the four directions
Welcome to the circle of Priestesses!

Sunday April 22nd
Connection with each other, and our Mother.
The power that lies, when the individual dies,
And we realize, that we are nothing and everything.
Infinitely loved and infinitely loving. the Goddess!

Before March 17th, $150, afterwards $175.
drop in $45

Join us for an evening of music of all variety's as we raise money for the Selkirk Nursing Program. On deck for this night we've got Sweet P, Cedar Orourke, hip hop act, Lokal Motif, and indie band, Five Quarter Krush. Admission is by donation. Doors open at 8:30pm.

Hello Seed Savers + Sellers + Growers,

We would like to invite you to our 5th annual Seed Exchange and Sale.

The days agenda is as follows:
...
10-2pm : Seed Selling and Trading

2:15pm: Movie Showing: Hijacked Future


We have invited 5 Seed company's that specialize in local cold hardy, high elevation seeds:

Stellar Seeds
Mountain Seed co.
The Seed Basket
Brackenstone Herbs
Bonnington seeds

And:
Gregoire Lamoureux of Kootenay Permaculture
Wild Mountain Herb's
Anna Mae's Food Concession

If you collect seed, please bring yours to share and trade. Make sure they are labeled.

Live Art, Food and Dance presented by AFKO. Everyone welcome!

Starting at 3:30 there will be collective painting on a big canvas under the supervision of 2 local artists. Following the painting, the wonderful Chef Nancy Guillemette prepares for you many affordable French dishes including poutine, jambalaya and more! At 8pm DJ Mini-Lyne plays for your dancing pleasure some of the best upbeat French music.

Admission is by donation.
Doors open 3:30pm.

(for all genders)

~ Donations Accepted ~

Receive the divine prosperity energy
from The Mother Mahalakshmi through
Sri Jothi Veeram Ma -- who is empowered by
Pranasiddhar Manimaran of Pranashakty
(www.pranashakty.org) and The Mother
Goddess Lakshmi -- and with true intent and
devotion, manifest your dreams of health,
wealth, prosperity and beauty.

After receiving this powerful energy, you will be anointed with the Mahalakshimi Mangala Shakti Oil.

All are welcome, but please register
your intent to attend as this is an individualized diksha and time is a consideration.

Please,wear your favourite, most beautiful and colorful dress and jewelery. Mahalakshmi likes it!

778-786-8210

The Provincial Government has given the green light to the construction of a major ski resort city in the wild Purcell mountains between Kaslo and Invermere.
Come out to a peaceful gathering to Light the Way for Jumbo Wild.

7:30 pm, Sunday March 25th
Nelson City Hall

There will be speakers, music and information. Dress for the weather.
and bring a candle to light the way!

Canadian up & comers The Once are coming to The Royal! These 2012 Juno nominees are sure to impress. Named for a unique Newfoundland phrase that means ‘imminently’, now is indeed the time for The Once.

Tickets $10 at the door and online at www.liveattheroyal.com.
Doors @ 8. Show starts at 8:30.

Here's a chance to check out a Music Together class for free! Open to everyone with children 0-5 years. Singing, dancing, and instrument exploration. For more info contact Kristin@ 250 777-2220 or email musictogether@hotmail.ca

De-escalation, Safety Strategies, Personal Boundaries
Using examples relevant to adults of all ages, we’ll practice skills to:

- Set and protect personal boundaries
- Deal with sexual harassment / unwanted attention
- Project an attitude of awareness and confidence
- Use voice as a safety tool
- Take charge of emotional triggers
- Deal confidently and effectively with verbal aggression
- Stop aggressive confrontations before they start with a few simple habits
- Use powerful physical self-defense skills that need little strength and no ongoing practice. This class includes full force practice with a padded instructor.

Cost: $35 per participant. Register three people and only pay for two.

Rob Funk & friends are driving the bus this Tuesday @ The Royal!

Magic Bus features local musicians. Sometimes they're a DJ, sometimes it's a band or artist. Whatever the sound, it's always quality and it's always free! Come support local music! Doors 9pm.

Wednesdays 4-5 pm (March 28 - May 30)

A fun and friendly 10-week introduction to this lively form of swing dancing!
Classes with Rita & Ian Deane @ SelfDesign High (Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria Street)
Preregistration only. $100 for 10-week session.

For information & registration call Rita at 250-352-0013

Course Title: Low-tech Printmaking with Natasha Smith
Course Description: Explore the basics of low-tech printmaking and investigate processes that can be done without the use of a printmaking press. Simple plate-making and image transfer methods will be demonstrated and students will learn a variety of printmaking techniques including: basic relief printing (lino cuts & speedycut), collagraph (printing from collaged plates) & monoprinting (one of a kind prints). This is a very popular and fun, process based course and is appropriate for artists of all levels.
8 classes: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9 , 16
6.30 - 9.30 pm Wednesdays
Course fee: $280 + HST
Equipment fee: $10

Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay's best open stages. Talk to Estevan or Tracy to sign up for a timeslot during the night.
Starts at 8:30pm.

This fusion class combines contemporary dance technique building, stretching, strengthening, some hiphop infusion, as well as folk skirt flavourings. The girls get a taste from around the world, of diverse music, as well as global movements. This group will be working on choreography to perform on June 3rd, which is a great opportunity to build focus, movement memory, and group bonding and cohesion, working as a unified whole. For students wishing to build more technique skill see the schedule for youth/adults, as a second class supports their confidence and skill greatly.
Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm (1 hour 15min)
March 29th- June.7th
11 week session cost is siding scale $ 110-$125

Thursdays, 6 weeks (March 29 - May 3)

6-7pm Beginner Cha-Cha
7-8pm Ballroom Practice
8-9pm Intermediate Salsa

Classes with Rita & Ian Deane @ SelfDesign High (Royal Canadian Legion, 402 Victoria Street)
Preregistration only. $90/person per class for the 6-week session.

Flying Fox & The Hunter Gatherers w/ Octoberman- @ The Royal.

Winnipeg's original purveyors of 'operatic indie jazz', Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers, are excited to announce their first show in Nelson @ The Royal. On Thurs., Mar. 29th the sextet will bring their unique blend of musical theater, jazz & folk to the Royal for an exciting evening filled with old school crooning, original rock operas, gritty gypsy jazz and a killer brass section.

Toronto's Octoberman will be opening the night with their charming indie folk.

Flying Fox & the Hunter Gatherers have been building momentum in Western Canada through a busy tour schedule that has resulted in over 100 shows played in the last 3 yrs.

Tickets $7 at the door. Doors 8:30pm

Who would you be without your story?
The Work of Byron Katie is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all the fear, violence, depression, frustration, and suffering in the world. You can experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work, and allow your mind to return to its true, awakened, peaceful, creative nature.

Tania Fierrio [www.innerland.ca] will be presenting a full weekend in The Work of Byron Katie. Tania asks, “What if you could finally feel happy, at peace, and free from the stress and pain in your life?”
For more than 15 years, Tania has been helping individuals answer this very question, through a simple, Inquiry-based approach.

Kootenay Quick Shot and Kootenay Coop Radio present the Kootenay Music Awards Friday March 30 at The Royal on Baker. Not a night to determine winners, but a celebration of all the talent that builds the community, the whole community and how much music means to so many.

The awards take place from 8 until 11pm with performances by Clinton Swanson, Stellar Radio Choir, Skidney & Sleazle, VS and Rhoneil. Following the awards there will be a free after party featuring Savage Blade.

Tickets are $10 for KCR members, $15 for non-members pre-11pm / FREE post 11pm.

Doors 7pm.

Hjeron O'Sidhe of MythMaker Productions
will be teaching a class on Grant writing in Canada.

After writing over 30 Grants to various grant sources. Hjeron was asked to be on the board at the Canada Council of the arts.
... Hjeron was part of a team giving away close to 1 million dollars to successful grant writers.
Having read hundreds of grants and seeing what it takes to get the funding, Hjeron has decided to share these behind the scene secrets, of what its actually like, and what the council is looking for.

Hjeron will be going over what it takes to get a grant in Canada
For more information email Hjeron at MythMaker.ca
Or call 250-352-2003

Hate Harper? Join Us!!

We as CANADIAN CITIZENS DEMAND that PARLIMENT BE DISSOLVED, and that all MP's suspected of election fraud - including Mr. Harper the PM - be banned from the following election!

60% of Canadian voters voted against Stephen Harper and his right-wing conservatives in May, 2011.

His policies and actions are anti-local-economy, anti-democratic, anti-privacy, anti-civil-liberty, faux-sovereign, pro-prison, pro-dirty-oil, pro-global-trade, pro-war, and pro-US-Patriot-Act.

We will stand in solidarity with the rest of the nation that day. So BRING YOUR: SIGNS, VOICES, FRIENDS and marching shoes.

We can feel pride in our country again!
Lets STOP HARPER now!

For just one hour,millions around the world are shutting of their lights,join this enviromental revolution, and help the world one light switch at a time !

SOS is a LIVE looping madness duo - all sounds are performed, recorded, and manipulated LIVE and they're bringing their musical madness back to the Royal for another night of dancefloor insanity!

Dirty electro sounds in an improvisational original format that nobody else is doing… Live looping dance madness – in masks – and lab coats… This is the mantra for this Halifax based duo sometimes trio sometimes quattro looping madness unit.

Animal Nation will start the evening off.

Tickets $10 for the first 40 people who enter. After that tickets go up to $15. Doors open 9pm.