12 classes
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
May 22 to June 28, 6 to 9 pm
Selkirk 10th St Campus, Nelson

Develop and strengthen core recording, editing and mixing skills on Avid ProTools. Learn correct and efficient approaches to digital music production. Increase confidence and self-sufficiency. Gain a working knowledge of MIDI-controllable Virtual Instruments.

The course will accommodate Beginner and Intermediate users.  It is ideal for those who have purchased, or are considering the purchase of digital recording software. One-on-one production guidance will be available throughout the course.

Cost is $400 + HST. Register with Selkirk Continuing Ed at 352-6601.

Details at www.havelockjohntucker.com/courses or by email jtucker@selkirk.ca

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 Nelson Technology Club is a growing, independent initiative to nurture technology advancement within the local community. Hackerspaces are creative outlets which cater to the curiosities of the enthusiasts and the skilled alike. It’s a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. Bring in your projects, you too can participate!

DO YOU ARDUINO? WE DO!

http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/Media/NTC-Flyer.pdf
More details: http://www.nelson-tech-club.info

Come engage with like-minded technology enthusiasts.

>>>>> OPEN MEETUP EVERY WEDNESDAY 6-8PM
>>>>> #207 - 601 Front Street (Front Street Emporium) located beside Ellisons

3 classes in Blues Dancing w/ Niko Bell


A delightful slow swing dance which does not require memorizing steps, as it is follows the music. Can be danced to swing, tango, latin, jazz, r&b, etc..and can be integrated into any social dance.
go to KootenayDanceNews@googlegroups.com for info.

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

Join Anna Colin and Trisha Wilson for a prenatal training in beautiful Nelson BC. This four day training will be the first of two parts in our Yoga Alliance recognized prenatal training. This course will give current yoga teachers a well rounded training on how to safely and effectively guide prenatal women. It will provide professionals working with pregnant women such as doulas, midwives, doctors and other health practitioners effective tools to use in a holistic approach to care with regard to yoga, movement and breathing. Each session is $425 plus HST or $800 for both plus HST

The Royal presents Carolyn Mark w/ Luther Wright and Jack Grace!

Hello Nelson from Carolyn Mark! We're coming to pet your illegal dogs, drink your fine coffee and smoke your world famous weed! Join Juno-nominated West Coast Boozy Chanteuse Carolyn Mark and her Gentlemen Callers- Jack Grace of NEW YORK CITY!!! and Luther Wright of Kingston, ONT (Did he go to college or did he go to prison?) All 3 artists are genius song writers and witty performers! Also in the band that night will be the lovely Terri Upton (formerly of the Gruff, Beekeeper) on the standing bass. Watch 3 lead singers try to work together!

Tickets are $7 in advance / $10 at the door and are available at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6pm. Showtime approx. 8pm.

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.

Join us at Selkirk College (Rosemont Campus) Silver King Rd, Nelson, Room 118

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

http://www.nelsontoastmasters.ca/

French-American-Canadian duo Ali & Johnny bring their extensive classical training to the Kootenays for a concert at Touchstones Nelson. The duo takes music they love and creates new arrangements for their own instruments, clarinet and violin. The unique program will blend duos from the classical repertoire spanning four centuries with folk tunes from Hungary, Spain, Sweden and Canada.

Violinist Ali Luthmers and clarinetist Johnny Teyssier graduated from the Colburn School of Music in LA in 2011. Their careers will soon be taking them to Sweden, where Johnny will play with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra. They are thrilled to be spending time in the Kootenays with Ali’s family, longtime residents of Nelson.

Admission is by donation.

Have you ever seen a jelly-bean table? Well you can this year at Selkirk College's Fine Woodworking program's annual year-end show. Come see a wide range of innovative tables and cabinets produced by the 2012 graduates of this nine-month, nationally-recognized program. The show runs from May 25th to the 27th at the Trading Company in downtown Nelson. The show opens Friday at 9 am with an evening reception Friday night from 6 to 9 pm, and continues Saturday from 9 am to 6pm, again Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm.

The Student - Teacher Relationship
In this seminar, Dr. Neufeld presents a working model of attachment that can be used by educators and professionals alike and that applies to children of all ages, including those who have trouble learning and behaving. By spelling out the science of relationship, Dr. Neufeld reveals why it matters so much how and to whom a child attaches. The bottom line is that students need to be in right relationship with those responsible for them, for both their own good and the sake of the adults involved. Dr. Neufeld will provide some suggestions on how educators can harness the power of attachment to make their work with students easier and more effective.

Register at www.neufeldinnelson.com

Perhaps you knew them as Jesse Dee and Jackie B and perhaps you thought they were a fantastic little duo with beautifully paired vocals and a unique sound. Well they're now called Picture the Ocean and their still just as fantastic and we're very exicted to have them perform at the Royal! Folk songstress Rhoneil will open the show.

Tickets are $8 at the door. Doors open at 8pm.

Working With Our Kids When They Get Stuck

Not everyone grows up as they get older. The construct of psychological immaturity has been with us as an intuitive concept for ages, but only recently has developmental science advanced to a state where it can now yield effective strategies and interventions to address learning and behavioural challenges.

Dr. Neufeld presents an integrated developmental approach to reaching troubled kids, using the constructs of attachment, vulnerability and maturation. Here he takes the best that developmental science has to offer and delivers it in a usable form to the educators and supporting professionals who work with these children or those responsible for them.

Register at www.neufeldinnelson.com

Gendai Reiki Ho is a method of traditional Japanese Reiki which I have studied and mastered over the past eight years.
Reiki is a universal energy, which resonates with the same vibrations as light, and love. When we become attuned to this energy, it can help to align us with our highest path in life. Deep healing also occurs. Reiki has a profound balancing effect on our biofield and can be used to cleanse rough vibrations from our aura and chakras, as well as healing our body and bringing us back to wholeness.
The class cost is $175.00 which includes attunement, class manual, hands on practice and organic lunch. Call 250-226-7437 to register. We are close to the bus from Nelson, and a carpool can be arranged as well.

Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice's masterpiece comes to Nelson in November, 2012!

We need singers of all types for all roles, including chorus.

Please prepare a song that you like to sing, preferably from the show.

Auditions will be on Saturday, May 26th from 10-5, and Sunday, May 27 from 1-5.

For more info and to book an audition, please call Kevin after 5pm at (250) 777 2461, or write nelsonsuperstar2012@gmail.com

Have you ever wanted to try paddling a dragon boat? Our local team, Kootenay Rhythm Dragons, will be offering rides on the dragon boat as a big Thank You to Nelson for 8 years of community support. It's fun and easy to make that Dragon fly across the lake. PFDs available for adults. Those under 19 should bring a PFD and a parent. $5 insurance fee. Coffee and muffins available. New members welcome. See you at Lakeside Park May 26.

Our Annual Car Wash Event is intended to help us support our activities. The Nelson Friendship Outreach Clubhouse is a home located at 818 Vernon St and Ceder St. We provide a safe location for people with mental illness to recover and enjoy a postive life style.

The cost $5 or any higher donations.

Please come out and help support, postive support for people with mental illness
than you very much.

3 classes in Blues Dancing w/ Niko Bell


A delightful slow swing dance which does not require memorizing steps, as it is follows the music. Can be danced to swing, tango, latin, jazz, r&b, etc..and can be integrated into any social dance.
info at
https://groups.google.com/group/kootenaydancenews/browse_thread/thread/b4e095250eec8623?hl=en

Esprit De La Femme 10 yr anniversary & Fashion Show - Live @ the Royal!
EDLF is celebrating their 10 yr anniversary with a lingerie fashion show unlike any other... Join us for a sexy, sparkling showcase of glamorous lingerie, gorgeous models, delicious cocktail specials, raw oyster bar, & tunes by DJ Sturdy.

This event is a fundraiser for Rehma Project, a youth development charity in Kenya founded by local Nikole MacGregor, so there are going to be tons of amazing prizes. Kick off summer with a lingerie party you'll never forget courtesy of Esprit de la Femme & The Royal!

Tickets $20 in advance available @ EDLF & at liveattheroyal.com. Tickets are $25 @ the door & $5 for DJ Sturdy after the Fashion Show around 10pm.

Doors open at 7pm.

Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice's masterpiece comes to Nelson in November, 2012!

We need singers of all types for all roles, including chorus.

Please prepare a song that you like to sing, preferably from the show.

Auditions will be on Saturday, May 26th from 10-5, and Sunday, May 27 from 1-5.

For more info and to book an audition, please call Kevin after 5pm at (250) 777 2461, or write nelsonsuperstar2012@gmail.com

Great Zeus!!!
...Zeus is coming to The Royal on May 29 and we are counting the days in eager anticipation.

Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band signed to the Arts & Crafts record label. Its members include Rob Drake, Carlin Nicholson, Mike O'Brien, and Neil Quin. In addition to recording and performing the music of Zeus, the band also serves as the backing band for Canadian musician Jason Collett.

The Darcys will open.

Doors @ 8.
Tickets are $12 advance, $15 at the door and available at Eddy Music, Urban Legends and www.liveattheroyal.com.

The Nelson Technology Club is a growing, independent initiative to nurture technology advancement within the local community. Hackerspaces are creative outlets which cater to the curiosities of the enthusiasts and the skilled alike. It’s a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. Bring in your projects, you too can participate!

DO YOU ARDUINO? WE DO!

http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/Media/NTC-Flyer.pdf
More details: http://www.nelson-tech-club.info

Come engage with like-minded technology enthusiasts.

>>>>> OPEN MEETUP EVERY WEDNESDAY 6-8PM
>>>>> #207 - 601 Front Street (Front Street Emporium) located beside Ellison's

Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC and the Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians, present Calls from Whales: A Forum on the Impacts of the Proposed Enbridge BC Oil Pipeline.

Featuring Andrew Nikiforuk, investigative journalist and author of award-winning book: Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent; Art Sterritt, Executive Chair, Coastal First Nations; and Billy Jo Bray, President, Visions for our Future as well as surprise guests.

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the Capitol Theatre Box Office or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

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

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.

Footsteps Eco Adventures is offering valley mountain bike shuttles and tours this season. Leah has a 15 passengervan equipped to carry 10 rigs on the roof. 15-20$ pp. meet at junction. call or check website for details www.footstepsecoadventures.com. Ride trails like Goose,Duke, Lemon, Idhao, Monster...COME PLAY!

The Royal is thrilled to present a solo and acoustic evening with Steve Earle 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. Don't hesitate in getting your tickets...they will go fast!

Advance tickets are $40 at the Capitol box office and at liveattheroyal.com.
Doors open at 7:30pm.
Showtime approx 8pm.

"We stride so they can turn the tide."The Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting the 2012 STRIDE TO TURN THE TIDE walkathon.The event will take place June 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 AM.
Mark your calendars and join us to make a difference.We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Rotary Shelter , Lakeside Park and walk to Cottonwood Park.Register and pledge at Lakeside Park or donate on line at http://bit.ly/NelsonStride

We can't believe it, but it really has been 20 years! So we're saying thank you to all our clients with an Open House and SPCA fundraiser.
When: Saturday, June 2nd 12:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Selkirk Veterinary Hospital, 616 Railway Street (across from Nelson Ford)
What: BBQ, Demonstrations, Displays, Competitions, Petting Zoo.
Hope to see you there!

“Opera for Heathens is a beautiful and often electrifying display.”
- Vue Weekly, Edmonton

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.

The first Sunday of every month those who love story gather at the Back Alley Studio. Everyone one is welcome to attend and/or recount traditional tales, myths, personal experiences, local history, or just about anything that moves you to speak. It is an informal gathering with lofty aspirations of bring the world to Nelson and Nelson to the world.

A place to remember: The Back Alley Studio, first Sunday of every month.

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Come on out to the Nelson Family Foto Day
$75 30min Session
Maximum Four Subjects
1 Wallet Sheet Large
1 Wallet Sheet Mini
2 5x7's
2 8x10's

Minmum 5 Families Must Sign Up!

Farm, Yard & Garden Sale
4635 Blewett Road, Nelson
The Nelson & District Riding Club holds its first Farm, Yard & Garden Sale on Sunday, June 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. The event is a fundraiser for The Nelson 4H Club. There will be a concession, vendors, yard sale and horsemanship demonstrations. Silent auction items include pickup loads of manure, topsoil and bark mulch.
Consignment tables are available for $20. For more information or to reserve a table contact: Chelsea Sanders at 250-505-5701.

Admission at the door is Adults $4 & Children under 12 years $2.
Rocks, gem jewelry, prospecting tool, dealers from all over BC, educational displays and rock & gem identification.
Contact: Bob Lerch, 250-359-7625 (weekdays), or E mail roland2@3tronics.com

We're turning 10 and want everyone to know! stop by the office to find out how Carsharing could work for you!

Fun Day / Gymkhana
Sunday July 8, 2012
Location: Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Grounds - Robson, B.C
Start time 9:30am

EVENTS/ENTRY FEES

$30.00 for the day or $5.00 per class.

Child 12 & under ____ Junior 13 / 16 ____ Senior 17 & Older ____
Check one of the above ~ Helmets Required for all ages.

____Barrel Keyhole
____Double Bowtie
____Cloverleaf Barrels
____Washington Poles
____Potato Race
____Egg & Spoon Race
____Ride a Buck

Prizes for 1st 2nd ribbons to sixth place. Patterns will be posted.
Overall highpoint award for each division.

Additional information and entry forms contact:
Renee Phillips 250-354-8168
or Kristen Jones 250-551-2338

www.phillipsperformancehorses.com

Come out and watch the horses.

Soon to be “Super sailors” embark on their 5 day 4 night journey at the first ever Kootenay Catamaran Camp at Tipi Camp. Highlights include: 5 day sailing lessons with 33 year veteran of Cat Sailing (Ranger Dave Skrobot) Crawford Bay Beach is an amazing location where 4 Cats will be ready to go for the 5 days of sailing—awesome spot with steady southerly winds & warm waters. Canadian Yachting Certified.

Once sailing concludes each day around 4.00-4.30 we drive and hike to base—Camp Tipi where a wonderful environment and great dinner awaits. On the hike to Camp we discuss things like wild-crafting, Knot tying, wilderness survival, wind weather dynamics, boat repair: cost$595 only 12 students must be 12+ yrs adults encouraged and welcome.

“It’s not your job to love me, it’s mine.”
-Byron Katie

Imagine freely loving who you are now.
Imagine being deeply grateful for everything that has ever happened to you. (Yes, everything)
Imagine living without the fear, or insecurity of what anyone thinks of you.

Can you imagine this? Or do the stories you believe tell you that this is impossible?

In this retreat, Tania and Shayla invite you to discover the freedom, the clarity and the love that lives in you, without these stories, judgements and beliefs. You can learn how to hold every single painful story and belief up to the light of truth.

To register, visit www.barefootjourneys.net-Coming Home to Yourself

Or call Shayla at 250-352-7908.

The Royal, Starbelly Jam and Nelson Brewing Company are very excited to present another Seattle gem, The Cave Singers! This is a big weekend for music in the Kootenays. Join us as we kick off Starbelly weekend properly with this special line-up.

Miss Quincy and her all female roots and blues band, The Showdown will open the show. Tickets are $20 and available at Urban Legends, Eddy Music and www.liveattheroyal.com.

Doors open at 8:30pm.

The Royal is very proud to announce the second show in our Capitol Theatre Series: An Evening with Canadian icon/singer/songwriter/​activist Bruce Cockburn! For over 4 decades Cockburn has been a staple in Canadian music as an ever evolving and skilled lyricist and musician. He truly is a Canadian legend and we couldn’t be happier to have him come to Nelson!

Tickets are $40 and go on sale Friday, May 4th at noon at The Capitol Theatre Box Office and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 7:30pm. Showtime approx. 8pm.

Tee up for a fabulous day of fun featuring golf, prizes, fabulous food and the return of the outrageous Golf Ball Drop!

All proceeds from this 4 person scramble will be directed to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation Legacy Fund. Registration is $100 per person, and includes a fabulous dinner. Call 352-5913 to register.

Come out and Golf for the Health of it!

House n Home is back again with a theme night that's a little Corey Hart and very easy to do: SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT!!!
(hint: dollar store, pop the lenses out if you want...you get the idea)

DJs JOEL WEST, CRAIG MULLIN, and BRADEN EARLY are the guys in shades. Don't be afraid.

$50 will be awarded at >>11PM

The annual Sphere of Influence tour is carbon neutral and gives you a chance to meet featured riders and see the latest snowboard films including Absinthe Films’ twel2ve, along with the YES crew’s latest offering: YES. It’s a Movie on the big screen first!

Come see the next shred classics, Friday October 7 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets are $15 at Tribute, Ripping Giraffe,Valhalla Pure Outfitters, online and at the door. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will support Protect Our Winters and the Kootenay Carshare Cooperative in their efforts to reduce automobile dependence and keep our communities green.

Bob Sanford works to bring broad international example to bear on Canadian water issues such as the Columbia River Treaty. In 2011, Bob was invited to be an advisor on water issues by the InterAction Council, a global public policy think-tank composed of more than twenty former Heads of State including, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, U.S. President Bill Clinton and President of Mexico, Vincente Fox.

Exploring Mother Culture: Grow Mushrooms!
This Mother's Day, join Peter McAllister from Underbelly Farm for a mushroom growing demonstration, slide show and discussion.
The workshop begins with a demonstration of practical and simple methods to start mushrooms using spores, stem butts and commercially prepared spawn. The second portion of the workshop is a slide show and discussion on how to grow and maintain mushroom cultures such as yogurt, miso, tempeh, beer and wine yeast, shiitake and oyster mushroom spawns, kombucha, amasake, sourdough cultures etc.
* To celebrate Mothers attending there will be child minding for ages 4 and up. - Pre-registration and payment is required for organizing Child Minding, Car pooling, handouts etc.

Ming Kwam will introduce medical chi gong practise, an acient holistic healing system. Practised it will balance the body energy physically and emotionally to improve health, prevent disease, increase immunity, strength and longevity.

A Demonstation of healing