| Events in 2011 (blank dates not yet submitted) | ||||||||||
| These are listings of
the bigger annual events. Go to 358exchange.com for current local events |
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| DATE | PLACE | EVENT | DESCRIPTION | ADDRESS | PHONE | FAX | CONTACT | TYPE | ||
| June |
New Denver and Silverton | Valhalla Film School and Festival | Students will learn the principles of animated motion using a variety of techniques. They'll create their own movies with sound, and present their work on the final evening of the film school. Drawing skills are not essential for this workshop - patience and ability to concentrate are! Featuring the best of the NFB's animation and documentary film work, each evening of the Festival will focus on a different theme. | Box 163, Silverton, BC V0G 2B0 | 250-358-2849 | Terry Taylor or Gary Parkstrom | terry33@telus.net or parkstrom@gmail.com | Short Fiilm Festival and Film School | ||
| June to September | New Denver | New Denver Friday Market | This outdoor market features locally grown produce, herbs and flowers, and a unique variety of wares made by local Kootenay artisans. We are members of the BC Farmers Market Association. | Kildare and 6th Ave, downtown New Denver, BC | 250-358 7733 | Morgen Bardati | fridaymarket@ netidea.com | Outdoor Market | ||
| June to October,from 11 - 4, closed Tuesdays | New Denver | Hidden Garden Gallery | The Hidden Garden Gallery is a small community-run gallery with new art shows every week from June to October. Concerts on the stage in the enclosed garden happen frequently. | 308 Kildare Street | 250-358-2145 | Eleanor Spangler | spangler@netidea.com | Art Shows | ||
| Slocan | Slocan City Loggers' Sports | Loggers Sports Competition including Canadian Championships | PO Box 195, Slocan, B.C., V0G 2C0 | 250-355-2300 | 250-355- 0004 | Gary Burns | garyburns@netidea.com | Festival | ||
| Mid- July |
Silverton/ New Denver |
Valhalla Intensive School of Theatre Arts (ViSTA) | A 1 week summer drama program for children and youth ages 8-18, with top notch theatre faculty from across Western Canada, in both professional credentials and in working with children and youth. | PO Box 163, Silverton, BC V0G 2B0 | 250-358-2261 | 250-358-7115 | Jim Dugan - Artistic Director | jdugan@ucalgary.ca or vista@valhallafinearts.org | Theatre Arts Program | |
| Late July | New Denver/ Silverton | Slocan Lake Dance Camp | Four days of ballroom/social dancing with time for outdoor fun (workshops for all levels and social dancing every night) | mailing address: Box 185, Silverton, BC VOG 2BO | 250-358-2448 | Fran Wallis | franwallis@redmtn.ca | Dance Workshops | ||
| Slocan Park | STOKED & GLAZED - Potters and Friends | Annual Stoked and Glazed show in Slocan Park. As well as the paintings, you will find a wide selection of both functional and decorative pottery at this show. Each potter's work has a distinct character and the artists will be on hand to explain their chosen methods of making and firing their work. | Slocan Park Community Hall | 250 226-6876 | Maureen McEwen | mointhevalley@ netidea.com | Pottery & Art Show | |||
| Early August |
New Denver | Suzuki Valhalla Institute | Two week-long workshops (the first week for advanced students) for Suzuki Method violin, viola and cello students and their families; open for observation; several concerts and recitals throughout the week open to the public. | c/o D. Hughes, Box 22, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0 | (250) 358-2684 | Daphne Hughes | svi@valhallafinearts.org | Classical music: strings |
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| Next August week |
Silverton & New Denver | Valhalla Summer School of Music (VSSM) | A week-long celebration of music and
learning. Now into its tenth year, it is a well established music
program that offers a broad range of classes to children of all ages
and adults alike. We provide instruction in the disciplines of violin,
viola, cello, piano,flute, classical guitar, choir, and adult &
young children's music programs in a non-competitive, family-oriented
environment guided by outstanding teachers & performers that relate
especially well to developing musicians. |
PO Box 163, Silverton, BC V0G 2B0 CANADA | 250-358-2261 | 250-358-7115 | Heather Huether - VSSM Director | vssm@valhallfinearts.org www.valhallafinearts.org/vssm | Music Program - violin, viola, cello, piano, choir, adult & young children's programs | |
| August |
New Denver | Valhalla Intensive Performance Program (VIP Program) | The VIP Programs are a week of Master classes and or Technique for serious students wishing more intensive study with a particular instructor. Our highly accomplished instructors provide a perfect environment for a student to focus on technique development, refinement of solo repertoire and or chamber music skills. We offer classes in a half-day format in the disciplines of: violin, cello, chamber music, piano and fiddling. Acceptance to these programs is contingent on approval of the instructor(s). | PO Box 163, Silverton, BC V0G 2B0 | 250-358-2261 | 250-358-7115 | Heather Huether - VIP Program Coordinator | vipprogram@valhallafinearts.org valhallafinearts.org/vipprograms | Music Program - violin, cello, chamber music, piano, fiddling | |
| Sunday, September 11, 10-5 |
New Denver | Hills Garlic Festival | Homemade, Homegrown, Organic garlic, garlic products, produce, crafts; live music and family fun |
Centennial Park, New Denver, BC | (250) 358-2459 | Hills Garlic Festival, RR 1 S2 C21, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0 | coordinator@ hillsgarlicfest.ca |
Harvest Festival | ||
| August |
Winlaw | Slocan Valley Fall Fair | Live Music/No admission fee/Food vendors/Fruit & vegetable vendors/Public awareness booths/Games for children & adults/Arts & crafts vendors/ | Winlaw Hall |
250-226-7254 | 250-226-7254 | Pearl or Fred Dutoff | seasons4@look.ca | Country Fall Fair | |