Free Lantern Making Workshops

Wherever you start; it all begins with
an idea. The possibilities are endless.

All are welcome to join our free lantern making workshops
at the Knox Hall, some direction is provided:

Saturday, Jan 3 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday, Jan 4 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday, Jan 7 5 pm - 8 pm
Sunday, Jan 11 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday, Jan 25 10 am - 2 pm

For more details and ideas visit the
How to section of www.sparkinthedark.ca

Slocan Lake Arts Council and the Arrow Lakes and District Arts Council Collaborate to bring:

Leila Neverland at Bonnington Arts Theatre Nov 27 6pm doors open, 7pm start

Nakusp, you are in for a treat! Virtuoso composer vocalist and Kaslo Jazz Fest 2024 performer LEILA lands at the Bonnington Theatre November 27th as part of a small Kootenay winter tour with her band.

Her compositions pull inspiration “from multiple genres to create her unique blend of music” (Global TV) and she belts out “by far the most soulful sets ever” (Artistic Director, Fireside Festival). Voted Favourite Female Artist at the GO People’s Choice Awards and currently finishing up her new album with 21-Grammy Award winner Howie Weinberg, this multi-ethnic powerhouse conducts her music into existence with authentic, hilarious, and musically sublime performances.

Acting as musical enchantress and captivating audiences with her interdisciplinary concerts, this tour will showcase her current work as she touches on stories of hardship, heartbreak, loss, love, and renewal.

See www.leilaneverland.com for more including her monthly newsletter with access to The Vault – an exclusive platform of unreleased tunes. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $20 and available at the door or pre-purchase at Bon Marche.

He’s number 23 on the North American Campus College radio jazz and he is bringing his music through the Kootenays this winter with his newest record In the Streets. Drummer and composer Neil Gray plays the Memorial Hall in Silverton BC, February 28th.

Neil Gray is born and raised in BC and his new album speaks to the many people, places, and times Neil experienced during his time in the Vancouver jazz scene. Released October 31st 2025 on Canada’s jazz label Cellar Live, the album plays host to legendary Canadian jazz players like Cory Weeds on tenor sax, and Bruno Hubert on piano.

Joining him in New Denver will be renowned Canadian pianist David Restivo, bassist Douglas Stephenson, Kiyo Elkuf on the tenor sax, and trumpet. Celebrate new contemporary jazz music with an added shimmering guest appearance of vocalist Leila Naderi (also known as Leila Neverland), for a memorable evening of jazz.

To hear more, check out the All That Jazz radio segment that plays a tune off Neil’s album called For Those in the Back, at HR 1 Seg B, or find Neil’s full album on Bandcamp.

Tickets are $20 and pre-purchase is encouraged, just send an email to admin@slocanlakeartscouncil.ca and indicate your name and the number of tickets desired. Concert starts at 7pm. See you there!

Remember LEILA who awed audiences at Music in the Park this summer? She returns March 1st 2025 for a cozy concert with a sweet twist. 

Leila’s morning set of music will rotate through solo work, a power duet with jazz drummer Neil Gray, and a delicate string duet with New Denver’s own Anjuli Otter.

Enjoy homemade sourdough scones, coffee/tea, and stay later to learn some harmonies and sing through some of her tune’s choruses.

Ticket price is $35 and includes scones and coffee/tea.  Tickets are available at the door but to ensure food and beverage quantities, ticket pre-purchase is encouraged. Simply send an e-transfer to admin@slocanlakeartscouncil.ca. Please include your name and the number of tickets desired.