March 28, 2014 by Nelson Vurb

Friday, March 28, 2014 • Volume 3 Issue 8

Vanessa Farnsworth New book tackles Lyme Disease N

obody likes to think about ticks, or about Lyme Disease. But you can’t sweep this bug under the rug.

Author Vanessa Farnsworth brings Lyme Disease — and her own journey with the bizarrely intelligent tick-borne bacterium — to light in a special presentation on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Library. Farnsworth’s book, Rain on a Distant Roof: a Personal Journey through Lyme Disease in Canada, examines the science behind this disease as she describes her struggle with its effects, and her battle with an unprepared medical system. The guilty bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, has been likened by scientists to a creature from outer space for its ability to mimic different cells. Symptoms can be debilitating, affecting many parts of the body including nerves, brain, and heart. “It’s an incredibly complicated illness,” says Farnsworth, who writes about Lyme disease in her blog on lymediseasebook.com. “One of the many Lyme-related problems that we have here in Canada is the way in which health authorities continue to define Lyme disease in such narrow terms — infection with borrelia bacteria and nothing more — and that's a definition that isn't helpful to patients stuck in a medical nightmare.”

It also doesn’t help that the habitat of ticks that can carry the disease — most commonly Western Black-legged Ticks in BC — is rapidly expanding, and that the number of cases is expected to rise. "Rain on a Distant Roof offers thought-provoking insight into the daily struggles and obstacles faced by chronic Lyme disease patients. Vanessa Farnsworth's self-described "tickshattered life" is an all too common but seldom told story of desperately ill Canadians caught in a healthcare nightmare," says Susan McInnis, president of Lyme Disease Association of Alberta. Charlene Diehl, director of the Winnipeg International Writers Festival, describes the author as “an excellent advocate for the Lyme community, both on the page and in person: she is articulate, passionate, invested, well-informed, and vital.” Farnsworth has published more than 100 columns and articles in national and regional publications such as Canadian Gardening, Canadian Living, Harrowsmith Country Life and others, and literary fiction in a number of Canadian and US literary journals. She appears in West Kootenay Libraries — including Salmo, Nelson, Greenwood, Creston, Kaslo, Radium, and Kimberley — with support from the Kootenay Library Federation and the host libraries.

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NELSON’S 2013 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The Nelson Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce that

Peter Defeo

is the NELSON’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR He will be honored with Presentations and an Italian Banquet at the Catholic Center (523 Mill Street) Saturday, 6:00 p.m. April 26, 2014 TICKETS: $30.00 571 Baker Street Menswear

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udiences will be literally surrounded by song at 66/360 (sixty-six singers, three hundred and sixty degrees) at Touchstones Nelson on Saturday, April 12. Corazón, Nelson’s celebrated 66-member youth choir (age range 13 to 21), will encircle the interior of Gallery A and perform four pieces. Listeners will not be seated like an audience, but will stand or wander in the middle as the singers perform all around you.

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Corazón’s director, Allison Girvan, has chosen colourful, dramatic music to highlight the extraordinary acoustics of the gallery.The singers will perform the same 20-minute show five times (at 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m.) for a new audience each time. Touchstones’ current exhibit, Found: The Art of Re-Use, will provide a provocative backdrop for the performance. Now in its third year, this annual choral experience in the gallery is already becoming legendary. Last year’s performances sold out early and received ecstatic reviews from audience members. Tickets are $10 available only at the front desk of Touchstones Nelson (no tickets will be sold over the phone or online). The gallery is open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Left: Corazón in performance at the Banff Centre in 2013. The group will offer five, 20-minute performances at Touchstones Nelson on Saturday, April 12.

Mar 28th - Savage Blade Album Release Party w/ DJ BURN

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WakCutt Originally from Calgary AB, WakCutt was introduced to vinyl culture early in life by his father who was an avid record collector. He first took to the turntables in '96 and hasn’t looked back since moving to Golden in 1997. Over the years, WakCutt has developed a taste and ability for mixing various styles of music seamlessly in his performances. He’s definitely not wack on the cut – opening for the likes of Glitch Mob, A-Skillz, Nu-Mark, Buck 65 and many others as well as jamming on stage with Ed Solo, Greyboy, Maestro Fresh Wes, Josh Martinez, DJ dopey, and Mat the Alien. WakCutt has been turning heads across BC and Alberta. He will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 29 with an opening set by Deeps. Doors open at 10 p.m. and cover is $10. Editor: Sam Van Schie vurb@nelsonstar.com

Miss Quincy and the Showdown On the heels of releasing their first full-length album together as a full band, Miss Quincy and the Showdown will be touring Western Canada in April. They'll stop at Spiritbar in Nelson on April 11 and BlueBelle Bistro on April 12. The album called Roadside Recovery will be released April 8. It is the third release for Miss Quincy, who has two solo albums previous. The album is a testament to the touring warriors Quincy and the

band truly are; having clocked over 100,000kms while honing their musical skills crossing no less than seven countries, playing every dirty barroom, music club, house concert and festival on the way. They've mostly seen it all, made their choices good or bad, and now they're gonna to tell you all about it. You won't find them singing pretty pages out of their diaries, this is get down and dirty roots and blues and straight up rock 'n' roll.

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Left: Artwork by Nicole Hobbs is on exhibit at Still Eagle as part of Blue Night.

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lue Night is back tonight (March 28) with free art openings happening at 12 downtown venues. Some of the venues will be hosting their reception throughout the day, while others will have special evening hours. The following is a list of participating venues and the artist(s) whose work they’ll feature and when you can go by to see the art: Open all day until 9 p.m. Craft Connection (378 Baker Street) – Katya Coad Cotton Creek Clothing (390 Baker Street) – Brian Kalbfleisch and Claire Wensveen Still Eagle (476 Baker Street) – Kim O’Brien and Nicole Hobbs Ripping Giraffe (502 Baker Street) – Buck Addams and Bryn Stevenson Green-Light Communications (2-560 Baker Street) – Rhoneil Marie and Doug Noblet John Ward Fine Coffee (503 Baker Street) – Tyler Austin Bradley

Open 7 to 9 p.m. Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (191 Baker Street) – Alf Crossley, Blake Parker Film Shanti Yoga Studio (237 Baker Street) – Selkirk Media Arts & Digital Design Program Enso Hair Salon (336 Baker Street) – Mary Marinangeli Capitol Theatre (421 Victoria Street) – Tom Haukas Cantina Del Centro (561 Baker Street) – Mikaela Morgan Tara Davis Studio Boutique (566 Baker Street) – Lauren Herraman

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Caitlin words and picture by

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ow adorable is Caitlin! What a gem. I was shopping at Save On Foods and I saw Caitlin being as cute as ever in this darling little outfit. What a little fashionista! She picked this outfit herself. I love when kids wear what they want, it’s so cute to see what they come up with. Caitlin is wearing a classic pea jacket complete with a little heart belt. I just LOVE her dress! How can you go wrong with a big pouffy blue dress. To complete her outfit, little ruby sparkle Mary Janes. Cailtin, you are just the sweetest! Fashionable, cute and a pleasure to talk to. Keep it up. Fashion Tip: I truly believe you develop your fashion sense at a young age. I was always allowed to choose my outfits. It gave me the freedom to express who I was, Plus it makes for great and awkward school photos. I was often made fun of for what I wore, but I never let it bother me! I just kept it up. I learned from a young age it’s not important what people think about you. I loved my outfits and it has given me the fashion sense I have today. Don’t listen to what others say about you. Wear what you want and be proud of your outfit. Don’t ever feel shy, wear what makes you happy and fabulous!

Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist who blogs at misskittenvintage. tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature here.

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Nelson City Soccer Outdoor League start week April 28, 2014. Nelson City Soccer Leagues (Spring/Summer/Fall Outdoor) Men’s Open, Ladies Rec and Men’s Masters To register visit www.nelsoncitysoccer.com or call 250.551.6972

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f you don’t like metal, Savage Blade can probably help you with that. I mean, they’re locally grown, they’re independently harvested, they cultivate their own strains. You’d probably buy broccoli for less. If you already love metal, then I’m obviously preaching to the chorus. The fist-pumping, epic, thrashy, classic ‘80s chorus of solid gnar. But if, like me, you’re somewhere in the middle, Savage Blade’s new album, Angel Museum, the release party of which is happening tonight at Spiritbar, will probably prod you out of the middle and into, well, the metal. (Bad pun.) Savage Blade – Angel Museum Nelson’s flagship heavy metal group’s Marc-Andre Hamelin) and some of the best newest album starts off the way that all the metal vocals around. This thing is thrashy, best metal albums should: with a vaguely genuine, fun, cinematic and intense. Start Norse acoustic melody strummed gently to end. alongside synth strings. Then, some rockIt’s also varied. Savage Blade has an ing distortion swoops in from nowhere impressive knack for micro-moments, and we hear “whoooaaaa in teasing out real FIGHT!” and it’s on. gutpunchers in the Angel Museum can smallest places. The best be described as what sudden drop and then would happen if Black sharp jolt into the chorus Sabbath (circa 1970’s), of “Torch the Saloon” is Iron Maiden (1980’s) and a real eye-opener. The Motörhead (late ‘70s) propulsive percussion got into a time machine and lead guitar at the together, zapped right apex of the title song drive into 21st century Canada, forward hypnotically until entered a Mr. Nelson the whole thing falls away pageant and then decided in the bells of windchimes to record the most badass album that they and morphs into a hybrid of softer Led could. No messing around. Zeppelin meets country-leaning Rolling None of that “big hair” Go-America! Stones. Then, after lulling you in, it erupts commercial hard rock. Just tough riffs, again. And check out the two-minute mark savage drums, killer solos (courtesy of of “Wasteland” for what sounds like the dueling axe maestros Eric Hoodicoff and aural equivalent of a stunt driver swerving

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into oncoming traffic. Lead vocalist Nikko Forsberg is one of the best scenery chewers I’ve heard. He’s got pipes and he’s gonna use them. Careening from one classic metal line to the next — bridges of flame, sins of fathers, cryptic tombs, festering diseases, all that good stuff — he blasts into gravity-defying falsetto, half scream and half soulful, primal howl. I’ve always considered heavy metal to be a bit esoteric — without writing a dissertation on the politics of headbanging, how could one ever fully appreciate it? — But Savage Blade is impressively accessible. Hell, they even have a song about why they love metal and why you should too (“The Way of Metal”). So check out their newest album, (they even have a run of vinyl presses) and go to their album launch party. It’s good for your metal health. (That pun was better, I think.) Eli Geddis is a Nelson-based writer, musician, and arts instructor. You can read all past Phono Files and more at eligeddis.com

EARTH HOUR Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:30pm to 9:30pm

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE: At the time that you pledge your participation, click on the various links for more information on the global Earth Hour movement. Incorporate the energy saving ideas into your everyday life. Speak to your family, friends and co-workers about Earth Hour. Consider dining in the dark on March 29th. Consider making a lantern ahead of time to use during Earth Hour. Consider playing a board game by candlelight with your kids WHAT YOU CAN DO AFTER EARTH HOUR TO SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY: Make your home more energy efficient by having an energy assessment done by contacting Carmen Proctor at 250-509-2021. More information on the City of Nelson / Nelson Hydro EcoSave Program can be found at www.nelson.ca.

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Chicago tickets for sale at Capitol The team that brought you last year’s scintillating spectacle, Cabaret, is back — this time with a little more jazz, a little more sass, and a few more murders. Black Productions is proud to present the Tony award-winning musical Chicago, running June 12 to 15 at the Capitol Theatre. Set against the backdrop of prohibition-era Chicago and featuring some of the best music Broadway has to offer, Chicago is a story of ambition, celebrity, and the seductive power of the spotlight. This tale of two rival vaudevillian murderesses and their slick-talking media savvy lawyer will be directed by Lisel Forst, with musical direction by Allison Girvan and choreography by Mackenzie Hope. Tickets for Chicago are on sale now, $20 for students and $25 for adults and are available at the Capitol Theatre box office by calling 250-352-6363 or by visiting capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Sarah Allen took a moment before last week’s Civic Theatre screening of her recently released movie, The Husband, to reminisce with Geoff Burns and Aeja Goldsmith, and offer encouragement to Ecco Haake and Sam Gerlitz, Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Theatre hopefuls. Allen credits her theatrical beginnings to performances on the Capitol stage, with Burns as her director in Summer Youth Theatre productions like Trixie True, Teen Detective and Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat, in which she shared the stage with Goldsmith. Both Haake and Gerlitz appeared in last summer’s production of Sweeney Todd under Burns’ direction and look forward to working with him again in the 2014 Summer Youth Theatre production The Secret Garden. Auditions for this summer’s youth theatre program will be held on Sunday, April 13. To book an audition time call 250-352-6363.

Nelson Civic Theatre members are invited to a free screening of Highway 61 on Monday, March 31. Directed by Bruce McDonald , Highway 61 is a cult classic of the Canadian Independent film scene. A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her “brother’s” corpse to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, and the drugs stashed within all the way. Civic Theatre memberships are $24 for adults, $15 for youth and seniors, and $10 for children. Member benefits include special ticket price, free monthly movies, a vote at the theatre society’s AGM and other exclusive offers and rewards. Order your membership online at civictheatre.ca.

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University of BC professor and professional screenwriter Sioux Browning is coming to Nelson to teach two full-days of intensive writing. Sioux teaches screenwriting for the optionalresidency MFA program at UBC. Based in Cranbrook, Sioux works as a screenwriter for television, as a writer for hire for many genres and writes poetry in her spare time. The intensive class will be held on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with breaks for lunch and camaraderie. The class will dive into the guts of making your fiction come alive through a focus on character construction, active characters, effective dialogue and finding the essence of a scene. “There are many professional and emerging fiction writers in Nelson. We wanted to offer an opportunity for a group to come together to focus on craft,” says author Deryn Collier, who, together with fellow Oxygen board member Wendy Kelly, has helped organized the class. “We wanted a class that would appeal to a broad range of fiction writers, regardless of the genre they write.” This class is funded in part by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. This workshop is brought to you by Oxygen Art Centre.

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Healthy Fats? Food for Thought… The following is an excerpt from the Kootenay Co-op’s 2014 Wellness Guide: Fats are one of the three main classes of macronutrients vital for human nutrition, along with carbohydrates and proteins. Over the years there has been much misinformation regarding this essential nutrient. Traditional fat products such as butter and saturated tropical oils were given a bad rap, and North Americans started avoiding fats or using highly processed oil alternatives. The result was detrimental to our long term health. After years of research by healthy-fat champions such as Udo Erasmus, Sally Fallon and others, we now know that quality fats are not only healthy, but essential. It is now suggested that, for optimal health, we should consume 25 per cent of our daily calories from quality fats. Function of Fats Fats are made of chains of fatty acids. The different fatty acids occur in unique structures that the body recognizes and that are required for a

wide range of metabolic functions. Fat soluble nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E and K require fat for their digestion. There are three main categories of fats: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated (EFAs) and saturated. Essential Fatty Acids such as Omegas 3 and 6, are used to construct the cell walls for every living cell in the human body. Both the monounsaturated (for example olive oil) and polyunsaturated oils play a vital role in maintaining healthy hormones, skin and hair, nervous system and brain function and cholesterol levels. Certain saturated fats such as butter, ghee, palm and coconut oil are finding their way into the ‘do consume daily’ category as well, despite years of negative press. Saturated fats contain a wide range of nutrients that help support immune and cardiovascular health, weight management and healthy blood sugar regulation. Saturated fats also are ideal cooking oils as they are very shelf and heat stable. What is the difference between fats? The quality of fats makes

Power Bars for Busy People Ingredients 10 pitted dates 1½ cups nuts (walnuts, pecans and almonds are all great options) ¼ cup cocoa powder or raw cacao ¼ cup coconut oil Method • Put the nuts in a food processor and blend until crumbly like fresh bread crumbs. • Add the remaining ingredients and blend until begins to clump. • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. • Press the mixture firmly into the pan, either with a wet hand or your hand wrapped in plastic wrap or a plastic baggie works best. • Allow to cool in refrigerator to set. In a rush? Pop the pan in the freezer for a few minutes or simply take 2 Tbsp of the mixture, roll it into a ball and enjoy! all the difference to human health. Whole, unrefined oils are optimal as they provide the complete spectrum of nutrients necessary to fill our fat requirement for good health. Heavily refined oils or processed oils (found in most processed foods) have proven to compromise optimum health. Their molecular structures have been damaged in

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“A groundbreaking 2004 study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging found that the administration of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), the primary fat type found in coconut oil, almost immediately improved cognitive function in older adults with memory disorders.” -Michelle Beneteau, Kootenay Co-op Wellness Manager Michelle’s Pick: Nutiva Coconut Oil For cooking, baking, sautéing, in smoothies and raw food recipes, Nutiva coconut oil is my oil of choice for everyday use in the kitchen. It is certified organic and delicious! Melt it right into your hands and use on dry skin after a bath or shower.

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Save-On presents Recipes of the Week

Apple and Curry Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients 3 medium, tart apples, peeled, diced ½ juice and grated peel of half a lime 2 Tbsp Family butter ½ cup shallots, minced 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tsp garlic, minced 2 tsp curry powder or paste ¼ cup chutney, mince the larger pieces (choose your favourite) ¼ cup chicken broth ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup cilantro, chopped vegetable oil or cooking spray 8 boneless chicken breast halves freshly ground pepper to taste

Method Toss apples with lime juice and grated peel; set aside.

Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Add curry powder; cook another 2 to 3 minutes; stirring often. Add apples, chutney and broth to pan; bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer and cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs and cilantro. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Let cool before stuffing chicken breasts.

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). To stuff chicken breasts, loosen the skin slightly to form a large pocket. Spoon in approximately 1⁄4 cup of stuffing. Smooth skin; tuck ends under to form a neat, rounded package. Arrange stuffed breasts on lightly greased baking sheet. Melt remaining butter and brush onto breasts; season with salt and pepper. Bake 35 minutes, let cool 10 minutes before slicing (or leave whole) and serve. Makes 8 servings.

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Corvidae and Virago exhibition by Pat Fosyth and Flowstones by Spring Shine open at Langham Gallery in Kaslo on Friday, March 28. A reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. The shows continue until May 11.

Selkirk College Presents:

THE DIGITAL ARTS YEAR END SHOW

Blue Night returns on Friday, March 28. Twelve downtown shops and studios will host free art openings from at least 7 to 9 p.m., including Craft Connection, Tara Davis Studio, John Ward Fine Coffee, Ripping Giraffe, Cotton Creek Clothing, Capitol Theatre, Still Eagle, Green-Light Communications, Shanti Yoga Studio, Cantina Del Centro, Enso Hair Salon and Kutenai Art Therapy Institute. For details see “Blue Night Nelson” on Facebook.

Friday, April 4th at 8:00 pm Shanti Yoga Studio 237 Baker Street Nelson Check us out on

Vancouver folk singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing and his partner in crime, Andy White, will be at Spiritbar on Sunday, April 6. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

Selkirk College presents: The Digital Arts Year End Show on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Shanti Yoga Studio (237 Baker Street). Come celebrate the efforts and talents of the digital arts students.

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Nelson metal band Savage Blade is playing a free CD release show at Spiritbar tonight. Farm Food Fork

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TALKS

The Mir Centre for Peace Lecture Series presents Sally Armstrong, a Canadian journalist who has spent the last 25 years reporting on women in war zones around the world. Her talk, entitled “The Ascent of Women: Progress Towards Gender Justice,” is Saturday, March 29 at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults or $13 for students and seniors, available at Otter Books or by calling 250-365-1281. Find Your Divine presents CBC’s The National news anchor Wendy Mesley speaking about her journey to the top in an industry that once was male dominated. Don’t miss this women-focused event on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Mary Hall, Selkirk College. Tickets are sold out.

THEATRE

The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents: Alex Zerbe’s family-friendly action comedy on March 30 at 2 p.m. One hour filled with a dynamic array of stunts, physical comedy and funny raps. Tickets are $12.50 at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250352-6363. Scheherazade: The Musical Adventure will be performed by the Kootenay Home Educators, directed by Allison Girvan and produced by Kate Tait. The 37 home educated students from ages four to 15 will perform four classic stories from Tales of the Arabian Nights, which are cleverly interwoven into this colourful show featuring Princess Scheherazade. The musical is a wondrous adventure for the entire family. Shows are 4 p.m. daily on April 3, 4 and 5 at the Nelson Covenant Church (702 Stanley Street). Admission by donation. The Capitol Theatre Season Series presents: Shay Kuebler Dance Company’s Karoshi on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss this contemporary dance performance with explosive choreography and an allmale ensemble of six dancers. A thrilling and visceral experience. Tickets are $30 for adults or $24 for students at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

FILM

The Nelson Civic Theatre weekend movies (March 29 to April 1) include The Wind Rises (G) screening Friday, Saturday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., and 300: Rise of an Empire (18A) screening Friday, Saturday and Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. On March 31 at 7 p.m. the theatre offers another Member Movie Monday with a screening of Highway 61, free for members only. For details set civictheatre.ca.

LITERATURE

Creston author Vanessa Farnsworth will be at the Nelson Library on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. to discuss her new book Rain on a Distant Roof:

6th Annual West Kootenay Springtime Faire More than 30 local artisans & crafters!

Sat April 5 10am-5pm Best Western-Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St. Nelson

A Personal Journey Through Lyme Disease in Canada, about the science behind Lyme Disease and her struggle with its effects.

MUSIC

Nelson’s own metal warriors, Savage Blade, will celebrate the release of their new album Angel Museum with a free concert at Spiritbar on Friday, March 28. Doors open at 10 p.m. WakCutt will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 29 with an opening set by Deeps. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5 before 11 p.m. or $10 after. On Saturday, March 29 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions presents Sean Rodman on guitar and banjo with his down home soulful folk from Argenta. Next up is a brand new gypsy-blues project based out of Vancouver called Red Haven comprised of the gypsy-jazz stylings of Jen Davidson of Blackberry Wood, as well as the folk and blues tendencies of Brendan Steele and Nathan Turner. The Boom Booms return to Spiritbar on Friday, April 4 with Nelson’s Erica Dee. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel. Seattle indie folk band The Cave Singers return to Spiritbar on Saturday, April 5 with Fernie stoke-folkers Shred Kelly to open the show. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the Hume Hotel front desk or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

Grammy award-winning Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man (aka “The King of Dancehall”) will be at Spiritbar on Wednesday, April 9 with an opening set by Dubconscious. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets available at the Hume Hotel front desk. Corazón, Nelson’s celebrated 66-member youth choir, will perform at Touchstones Nelson on Saturday, April 12. There will be five, 20-minute performances starting at 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 available only at the front desk of Touchstones Nelson (no tickets will be sold over the phone or online). Edmonton prog-metal gods Scythia play the basement of Kootenay Co-op Radio on Saturday, April 12 with Nelson's Sack Grabbath. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $10.

Join the 118 year old hotel ymir monday - Sunday open 3pm-9pm, will stay open later for parties! over 20 musical instruments to choose from to play anytime Every Friday join us for the Country & Bluegrass Jam

STAY THE NIGHT!

AT THE PUB

Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts a rock ‘n’ roll jam night Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts Karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to close.

TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT

Tickets for a local production of the Tony award-winning musical Chicago are on sale now. The show goes June 12 to 15 at the Capitol Theatre. Directed by Lisel Forst with Allison Girvan as musical director, the local cast includes Sydney Black, Jeff Forst and Hannah Jarvis-Lingard. Tickets are $20 for students and $25 for adults, available at the Capitol Theatre box office by calling 250352-6363 or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.