Falling
Shayne Brandel
Curator Michael Graham
Gallery 378
March 1 – 31
Opening reception March 6th@ 6pm
Artists talk and slide presentation Thursday March 26@ 7pm

Brandels new work is vulnerable, in a human-cannonball sort of way. This show can be disorientating enough that when you leave you’re likely to find yourself in the broom closet. ‘Falling’ is a new series of large format oil paintings from the studio of one of Canada’s brightest newly discovered talents. The first venue for this work will be held at Gallery 378 in Nelson for the month of March.

Please join the artist for the opening reception, MARCH 6 @ 6PM.

Gallery 378 and the Craft Connection Co-operative is delighted to be hosting the work of talented Nelson artist Shayne Brandel. The Opening Reception for Shayne's show,
" FALLING " , at Gallery 378, will be on March 6th at 6pm. Do come out and meet this charismatic and talented artist who will be exhibiting large canvasses in our new space. For more information about Shayne, you can view his website at www.shaynebrandel.com

For the first time ever, Kootenay couples have the chance to win their wedding compliments of the Kootenay Bridal Gala. On Sunday March 1, engaged couples and their friends and family are invited to the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson, BC, where they’ll be treated to delicious food, stunning fashion shows and prize draws worth over $6,000 – including the chance to win a Kootenay Wedding.

Tickets are only $5 per person to attend the Gala and pre-registration is encouraged as it will ensure the attendee receives an extra ballot that will be placed in the grand prize draw for a Kootenay Wedding.

For more information log on to: www.kootenaybridalgala.com

Come on by for a fabulous dessert or beverage and get a 10 Kootenay minute neck, back and shoulder massage for only a TOONIE.
You may go longer if you wish, if no-one is waiting ($1 per minute)

WIth this highly choreographed form, you wont need longer than 10 minutes to feel totally blissed

Call Karen for your special event, fund-raiser, biz promo or workplace massage

Downtown studio open MOn-Sat (days/evgs)
Same day appt for 12-30 minutes of chair massage for stress and muscle tension relief.
Also offfering integrated hands-on healing services for those facing pain, stress or illness (sliding fee)

Karen Logan BPHE
Certified & Accredited Chair Massage Practitioner

250-505-9748

The Nelson Dances of Universal Peace circle presents an afternoon for families. Children are always welcome in our monthly dance circles, but this special event will focus on their interests and needs. We will include dances that appeal to children and will plan around their limited attention spans. That said, everyone is welcome, including children of all ages! We truly have much to learn from each other.

No experience or partner is required – the dances are easy to learn and are taught to the whole group each time. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. By donation.

The Dances of Universal Peace are a moving meditation practice involving simple movements and music shared in a circle.

www.peaceworksdancesna.org/index.htm

Many people think poverty is unavoidable, like death and taxes. But Seth Klein of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives doesn’t agree. Come hear his presentation on a poverty reduction plan for BC and learn how specific policies can make a difference.

“The need is clear and the solutions are known. Other provinces and countries have developed poverty reduction plans and are getting results,” says Klein. “There is nothing inevitable about poverty and homelessness in a society as wealthy as ours.”

For more information about the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and to view a copy of the Poverty Reduction Plan, go to www.policyalternatives.ca.

East Indian Feast

Warm yourself with beautiful and aromatic East Indian Foods. We will use whole spices and learn to make fresh spice mixtures to prepare authentic and exquisite East Indian foods. Join us for a feast of light, easy to prepare, fresh and flavourful foods as we create fresh paneer, Dhal, beautiful vegetable dishes and more.

Register at the Co-op's Customer Service desk or call us at 250-354-4077.

IF YOU LOVE JAZZ, you’ll want to mark Thursday, March 5th on your calendar as jazz singer/pianist CHERYL HODGE & her Quartet (guitarist, Cliff Maddix, bassist, Mike Spielman, and drummer Stephen Parish; along with some very special guests! The chosen venue for this celebration is the Royal Bar on Baker St. in Nelson. You’ll share a fun filled evening of jazz revelry. Jazz vocalist-composer, Cheryl Hodge is known for surprizing the audience, as she strolls through her sultry originals & racous blues. Pre-release work is already seeing some jazz play on several key radio stations; with the song, “Indigo” being pigeoned as an early hit. Don’t miss in the festivities!

In a 90 minute improvised sketch comedy, three talented professional actors guarantee a unique entertainment experience.
The audience provides the inspiration in the form of suggestions, and the improvisers provide the entertainment in the form of hilarious improvised scenes.

Tickets are available at the Charles Bailey theatre box office (1-866-369-9669), Rouge Gallery (2123 Columbia Avenue, Rossland) or The Cellar (2067 Columbia Avenue, Rossland.) Cost is $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $10 for those18 years and under. Doors open at 7:30pm

For more info on the upcoming show, please visit www.rosslandcac.com.

"On Friday March 6th, the T.N.T Playhouse will become a pro-active information center
for the ECOEXISTENCE FORUM. During that day, from 9 am to 5 pm, youth homelessness, multi-culturalism and environnemental issues will be expose and discuss throughout conferences, visual arts and workshops. Organised by the West Kootenays Francophone Association, the AFKO, the ECOEXISTENCE FORUM is an open interactive community event regarding new ways of developping 21st century social atmosphere and give alternative echoes to ecology and coexistence."

Opening Reception for "Falling" - Shayne Brandel's new work will be at Gallery 378 downstairs at the Craft Connectin on March 6th at 6pm.
If you'd like to see some of Shayne's work and read about his philosophy and work process, view his website at
www.shaynebrandel.com

Come and enjoy our great local musicians at Nelson's only pure acoustic venue (that we're aware of)
12 Catherine and Anneke
1 Yukiko Tsutsui
2 Mike Buckley

INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN'S DAY 2009
Trail Labour Centre
910 Portland St, Trail, BC
Women’s
Pajama Party &
Karaoke Night!
Saturday, March 7 @ 7pm
Music Singing Dancing Games Doorprizes
Get out your flannel jammies, your
favorite robe and comfy slippers!
Cost of admission is a donation of a
brand new package of pajamas,
socks or underwear, hair brushes, etc.
to be donated to women's service
organizations in Trail, Castlegar,
Nelson and Grand Forks.
Enjoy snacks and refreshments!
Karaoke by Gerry Bell
*Admission aged 19+
Hosted by BCGEU Local 309

Stop by for an awesome dessert and/or beverage and receive a fabulous neck, back and shoulder massage for only a toonie
WIth this highly choreographed form-you wont need longer than 10 Kootenay minutes to be totally blissed (however, if no-one is waiting, you may go longer if you wish-$1 per min. after 10 mins)

Karen Logan BPHE
Supporting COmmunity...One Person at a TIme
Member, The Nelson & DIstrict Chamber of COmmerce
250-505-9748
Book for your fund-raiser, special event, or biz promo @ no cost to host organization
Also available for workplace massage- rates starting at $7 per week/per employee

March 8th, 4pm @ Crescent Valley Hall.
"Borderline Boaters AGM / Volunteer Drive"

This is YOUR chance to join and give back to the paddling community.

Without you, Borderline Boaters is a substantial piece of driftwood swirlin' in the eddy. PLEASE GET INVOLVED - BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY!

http://www.borderlineboaters.com

A poetry slam is a poetry reading where all of the poets compete informally with each other. It is a facinating and very diverse evening with poets of every style imagineable. If you are a poet wanting to compete, bring some poems with you- sign up starts at 6:30. If you want to be an audience member, come early to grab a seat. Be ready, audience members- you may get asked to be a judge for the evening! Truly a fun event!

This weekly event is a great chance to come and play for people or hear some great local talent. If you'd like to play, just show up and let Rob Funk know you'd like to play. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of Rob's. Play on your own or jam with a group. Anything goes on this great night!

Don't forget to ask for your 10% student discount on the best hot chocolate in the land!

Interested in starting a new business or thinking about how to take the next step with your innovative idea?

Come join this interactive seminar that will review what it means to be a entrepreneur and help you develop a business opportunity statement that can be used to take your idea or business to the next level.

Got a better mouse-trap? What to do next? Commercializing new technologies and building companies around them starts by measuring whether you have the right stuff and then crafting your story so that people will buy into your venture.

Maybe you have a great idea but you don't know how to market it. Or maybe you've got everything in place except financing and you don't know where to look.

For more info visit www.kast.com

Got a better mouse-trap? What to do next? Commercializing new ideas and technologies and building a business around them starts by measuring whether you have the right stuff and then crafting your story so that people will buy into your venture.

Come join this interactive event that will review what it means to be a technology entrepreneur and help you develop a business opportunity statement that can be used to take your idea or business to the next level.

Maybe you have a great idea but you don't know how to market it. Or maybe you've got everything in place except financing and you don't know where to look.

www.kast.com

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TEN WEEK TOURNAMENT
WIN UP TO 1000 PTS PER NIGHT
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"Windows On Waldorf" tours of the Nelson Waldorf School: Thu Mar 12, 8:30-9:30am, led by a teacher with 23 years teaching experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents or members of the community to observe students and teachers of the school in session and to get a taste of the Waldorf curriculum, K-8th, in action. For more information or to register for a tour call the Nelson Waldorf School at 250-352-6919 or visit http://www.nelsonwaldorf.org/.

Do you have a message to share and want to feel comfortable speaking in Public? Does your job require you to give presentations and you'd like to expand your speaking skills? Toastmasters can help! Come to a few of our meetings, drop-ins are free. It's fun, it's relaxed, and it may be just what you are looking for. Bring a friend!

Humorphosis Workshop for Women .Empowerment/increasing/healing self confidence. Transformation through the use of humor, and challenging and overcoming those limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. For us to create more powerfully, SElf Confidence is the KEY! In fact, Self Confidence, or "The Power of Certainty" (The opposite of Doubt) actually gives us the energy to create our dreams)Combining the art of humor with "Certainty" inpires positve
thought and creative action. So, be the spark of your own creation and manifest your desired dreams with certainty and laughter. Registration forms, Dates, Times,Full Course Description, may b obtained from visiting affirmativeascension.com, evi_sundance@telus.net 250-226-7091

LEGENDARY BLUES/ROCK/JAM GUITARIST
"WILD T. & THE SPIRIT"
PERFORM LIVE IN CONCERT AT FINLEY'S IRISH BAR ON MARCH 13th FRIDAY.
with opening band "Heddy Acclaim"
ADVANCE TICKETS $15.00 at EDDY'S MUSIC STORE.
SHOWTIME: 10PM
Wild T. (Tony Springer) has performed with the music industry giants like: DAVID BOWIE, DEEP PURPLE, CAROL POPE & ROUGH TRADE...ect.
He is well known for Jeff Healey making this personal statement about Wild T. " i followed him around like he was a Messiah....Tony's been my idol for years"
David Bowie commented on Wild T." An Absolute Delight to work with, a lyrical, lilting take on Hendrix"
Wild T. has been touring Europe & now coming to Canada and to Nelson BC.A rare chance to see Wild.T & The Spirit - LIVE

Miss Quincy, Tyler Toews and Chris Boode will entertain. Come and enjoy our great local musicians at Nelson's only pure acoustic venue (that we're aware of).

A majestic power point presentation & seminar with Joseph-Mark Cohen,kabbalistic astrologer. You will be mesmerized & delighted with the 72 Crop Circles that Joseph-Mark will illuminate, resonating with the Mayan Calandar, 2012 prophecies, sacred geometry, the Kabbalah, Zero Point Energies & much more. Costis $88 US & includes a gourmet buffet lunch at the Winery Bistro. Call 1-888-633-2214 to reserve....

Come by for an awesome dessert and/or beverage and receive an amazing 10 minute neck, back and shoulder massage

10 minutes for only a Toonie
Every Sunday 1-3 pm
Draw for free massage every third Sunday of the month @ my downtown studio @ THe BLue SPruce on Vernon

Karen Logan BPHE
Certified and Accredited Chair Massage Practitioner
Member, The Nelson & DIstrict Chamber of Commerce
250-505-8748
Studio* SPecial Events* Fund-raisers * WOrkplace Massage

Vancouver Island's premier youth dance company has toured and performed throughout the world including China, USA, Germany & Belgium. The only pre-professional group to be awarded a Creation Residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts,is sponsored by a non-profit registered charity and performs the original works of some of Canada's top professional choreographers. This entertaining, family oriented performance will highlight the works of Joe Laughlin, Alison Denham, Shay Kuebler and others in a mixed repertoire that includes ballet, modern & contemporary dance. Tickets at Eddy's Music, TNT Playhouse & at the door. Special family rate of $30/ family of 4; all other tickets $10.

This weekly event is a great chance to come and play for people or hear some great local talent. If you'd like to play, just show up and let Rob Funk know you'd like to play. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of Rob's. Play on your own or jam with a group. Anything goes on this great night!

Don't forget to ask for your 10% student discount on the best hot chocolate in the land!

Affirmative Ascension presents LunaLights a workshop for women designed to inform, celebrate and express the female heart. This workshop will include ancient spells, pagan songs, dance, meditation, writing and visualization exercises. This Nelson workshop is held every tuesday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm from March to May. For more informtaion regarding registration and fees, please contact me via email above.

Brian Rosen is a great local musician and singer/songwriter who will be playing a great mix of his own songs, as well as great covers. Come on down for great desserts, fabulous drinks, and groovy tunes!

Is Ken Dodds really better than Bob (Dylan)? Come on down and find out for yourself. Ken will be here with great special guests and certainly won't be without his trusty companion, Jane.

Come for great entertainment, fabulous drinks, and delicious desserts in our relaxing family atmosphere.

Come and celebrate the first full day of spring with some new music to Ellisons,
Jeff Andrew (.ca) who is touring the west and Diamond Willow (a new bluegrass group from the valley)

9:30 coffee, 10 meeting & club discussions,12 lunch Public lecture:
1-2 pm Public Information Session on BC Single Transferable Vote (STV) referendum with Lisa Bramson and Gusti Callis, BC STV Regional Reps. Everyone welcome.
Interested persons are welcome.

9-Resolutions committee meets to discuss resolutions from the Canadian Federation and BC Council.

1-2 pm Public Information Session on BC Single Transferable Vote (STV) referendum with Lisa Bramson and Gusti Callis, BC STV Regional Reps. Everyone welcome.

sponsored by Nelson District University Women

Kevin Armstrong is a local guy who has turned into an international singing sensation! He is currently living in Germany and working as an opera singer all over Europe. He will be performing some pop, some original compositions, and, yes, even some opera! He is not to be missed! Come early to get a good seat and the best hot chocolate in the land!

The Tortoise Forfeits are having their official CD Release Show on Saturday, March 21! Get your shimmy shoes on for one wicked evening of music, LIVE painting and door prizes. Kicking off the evening with all their groovy goodies will be The Party On High Street. Shortly thereafter, Kelly Shpeley will be painting one of her signature, surreal pieces while The Tortoise Forfeits play, sway and sing, sing, sing. This all ages show is being held at the Nelson Legion, and make sure to keep a hold of your ticket, because it could win you a sweet door prize. Tickets are available at Phat Angel and Hemp & Co., and go for $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Partial proceeds from the event will be donated to Our Daily Bread.www.thetortoiseforfeits.com

Munir Peter Reynolds, a Dance Mentor and spiritual teacher from Corvallis, MT, will lead an afternoon of Zikr.

The Arabic term "Zikr" refers to "Divine remembrance". Using sacred phrases from the Sufi tradition in music, movement and breath, we will explore our true nature and identity in Wholeness, beyond all distinctions and differences.

This is a marvelous opportunity to participate in this special practice here in Nelson. Everyone welcome. (Note, however, that because of the intensity and concentration involved, this event would not be suitable for children.)

By donation. Bring a water bottle and non-marking indoor footwear. Sponsored by the Nelson Dances of Universal Peace circle.

Ronnie Olsen is a touring musician coming to delight us with some great tunes. Look him up on myspace under the name Burlap Djack for more info!

This group is open to anyone practicing or interested in learning more about Elimination Communication. Also know as Diaper Free Baby or Natural Infant Hygiene.

FREE
includes childminding and snacks (courtesy of Ellison's Market & Cafe)

More info contact Nicole ncarere@gmail.com or 250-352-0416

Connected - A Digital Media Community Event

To register contact Michelle at KAST – 250-483-5052 or e-mail michelle@kast.com

www.techvillage.com or www.kast.com

Connected will bring together the West Kootenay Digital Media sector. With Collaboration, Communication, Networking and Knowledge Sharing at its core Connected brings industry professionals together in an interactive, informative event designed to inspire each other through each other’s experiences. Four digital media sector keynote speakers will present their stories focusing on their area of expertise sharing how they succeeded, what’s new in their world.

Surgery alone may fix the symptom, but the underlying condition persists. Learn about nutrition and its connection to arterial plaque, irregular heart rhythms, and blood clots. Emphasis is on prevention and researched based therapies that assist the body to correct itself. Includes a discussion on research by Dr. Matthias Rath and his work on heart disease. Suggested reading, "Why Animals Don't Get Heart Disease" by Dr. Mathias Rath.

Course run by Aaron Ander CNP
Website www.naturalpathhealing.com

This weekly event is a great chance to come and play for people or hear some great local talent. If you'd like to play, just show up and let Rob Funk know you'd like to play. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of Rob's. Play on your own or jam with a group. Anything goes on this great night!

Don't forget to ask for your 10% student discount on the best hot chocolate in the land!

Reduce your STRESS, Improve your HEALTH
LEARN how to sense your body
CALM your nervous system
improve your ability to MOVE
IMPROVE the quality of your LIFE

wear warm comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket

followed by a 6 class series in Awareness Through Movement,
April 1 - May 6, $65

Speaker: June Stockdale
Topic: THE NELSON LIBRARY-Opportunities in the evolving landscape of BC libraries.

June Stockdale brings a wealth of local experience to her recent posting as Nelson Municipal Library's Chief Librarian. She comes from Castlegar where she was Library Director of the Castlegar & District Public Library for the past five years. Previously she had been the chief librarian in Salmo.

Sponsored by the Nelson District University Women and The Nelson Public Library

South of the Border- Mexican Cookery

Join us and learn everything you need to know to make fresh, spicy and tasty Mexican themed dishes. We will be using traditional Mexican ingredients such as squash, tomatoes and corn as well as the unconventional, to make beautiful and delicious Mexican dishes. Ole’!
We offered this class in our Fall ’08 cooking series. Due to a great demand for this class, we are pleased to be offering it again.

Register at the Co-op's Customer Service desk or call us at 250-354-4077.

Niko is a jazz trio coming to play us some great tunes. Be sure to check it out and you might as well enjoy a great hot chocolate and delicious dessert while you're at it!

Come and enjoy our great local talent at Nelson's only pure acoustic venue (that we're aware of).
12 Billy Jones
1 Mike Buckley
2 Kiesza

Kokanee Speakeasy Toastmasters is hosting the Area 37 SPEECH CONTEST(Includes Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Nakusp).

Cost: $5 at the door

Snacks and fun!

A new way to deal with Back pain.

Does your back pain keep you from doing what you want to do? Are you afraid of putting your back out? Feldenkrais can help you. Most of us are not aware of how we move and because of this we do not have choice in how to use ourselves. I often hear people say “I was just reaching down to pick up a piece of paper and my back went out.” They don’t realize their pain is the result of many years of always moving in a habitual way. In this workshop we will experience the process of creating new pain free ways to move and discover a comfort and ease you have always dreamed of.

Feldenkrais Works!

phone Susan Grimble for information or registration 352-3449

The Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences will host a ‘Diagnostic Supper’ where guests will enjoy a five course meal based on their pulse diagnosis.
Warren Fischer, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Dean of the Academy is excited about the event commenting, “This is an event I have wanted to do for a long time. In Asia it is possible to visit restaurants staffed by Chinese medicine doctors who check you pulse and create healing food based on your diagnosis. We thought it would be fun and educational to recreate this oppourtunity in Nelson".
Come out and support the Academy, eat delicious food and learn about yourself. There are only 100 tickets to be sold at $100 each. Tax receipts will be issued. Advanced ticket sales only.

Kevin Armstrong is a local guy who has turned into an international singing sensation! He is currently living in Germany and working as an opera singer all over Europe. He will be performing some pop, some original compositions, and, yes, even some opera! He is not to be missed! Come early to get a good seat and the best hot chocolate in the land!

*PLEASE NOTE!!! Meditation is canceled for April 5! Sorry for any inconvenience.*

Open meditation for everyone on Sunday mornings. Meditation instruction provided. We start with Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist prayers and mantra followed by awareness of breath sitting and walking meditation.

Rides from Nelson are available most Sundays. By bike it is about 40 minutes from town.
For further details and other events please take a look at our web site: www.tcs.kics.bc.ca

A portrait of personal music making in Britain from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I
Featuring Alan Rinehart lute and Tobias Jenny organ, voice and recorder


admission by donation

Sugar abuse and the consequences to the body are well documented in scientific literature. Discover about type II diabetes, its relationship to nutrition, and the effects of nutritional deficiencies on blood sugar metabolism. This talk focuses on specific nutritional therapies that can increase the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Course run by Aaron Ander CNP
Website www.naturalpathhealing.com

This weekly event is a great chance to come and play for people or hear some great local talent. If you'd like to play, just show up and let Rob Funk know you'd like to play. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of Rob's. Play on your own or jam with a group. Anything goes on this great night!

Don't forget to ask for your 10% student discount on the best hot chocolate in the land!