Aftersun
2023-02-27 16:00 - 17:42 (America/Vancouver)
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents Aftersun at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail on Monday, February 27th at 4 pm.
***Warning – strobe lighting is used in this movie and may be a trigger for patrons with visual light stimulation issues or epilepsy.***
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
Twenty years after their last holiday at a fading vacation resort, Sophie reflects on the shared joy and sadness of her rare time together with her loving and idealistic father Calum.
Sophie at 11-years-old begins to experience the challenges of adolescence as Calum struggles under the pressures of his life outside of fatherhood. Sophie’s recollections become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as memories both real and imagined fill the gaps, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.
Director: Charlotte Wells Cast: Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall / Country: UK, US / Length: 1hr 42 mins / Language: English / Genre: Drama / Rating: PG
“For all that Aftersun can be described as gentle, contemplative and even beautiful, it’s also the kind of film that feels as if it’s teetering on the edge of a cliff.” Clarisse Loughrey, Independent (UK)
“This mesmeric debut will make you want to stay suspended in its sun-baked setting with its two captivating lead characters for far longer than the runtime. A triumph of new British filmmaking.” – Beth Webb, Empire Magazine
Awards:
British Independent Film Award 2022 Winner for Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Music Supervision.
Cannes Film Festival 2022 Winner Charlotte Wells of the French Touch Prize of the Critics’ Week Jury
National Board of Review, USA (2022) Winner for Best Directorial Debut and Top Ten Films.
Toronto Film Critics Association Awards (2023) Winner Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor Paul Mescal, and Best First Feature.
Watch the trailer https://youtu.be/G9jOaggGPKQ
Tickets can be purchased through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting our box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show; Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door, cash only, 30 minutes before show time.
Monday Cinema is supported by the TIFF Film Circuit and sponsored by Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and MP Wealth Advisory.
COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Oktopus
2023-02-28 19:30 - 21:30
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents OKTOPUS on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre.
6 Show Series Pass: $148 **Don’t miss out on this great offer. Money back guarantee on remaining shows for Performing Arts Trail season pass holders if you don’t like the season after the first two shows. “Try it, you’ll like it!” **
Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00, except Shane Koyczan which is $35.
PLUS:

the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old
2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.
New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.

Based in Quebec, Oktopus is a major presence on the Canadian world music scene, with over 250 performances to its credit at home and abroad. The octet is primarily devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews—distinguished by a novel approach that incorporates various components of the classical and Quebecois repertoire, with some jazz and Balkan accents. ​
The group’s eight virtuoso musicians offer festive, high-energy performances, at once melancholic and profound, sprinkled with humour and spiced with narrative, in which original compositions and finely crafted arrangements combine with improvisation. Its members’ complicity, shared passion, and hard work are what makes each of their performances so memorable, Oktopus is simply… ‘spectentacular’!
Oktopus’ distinctive music is undeniably rooted in the klezmer tradition, reflecting the rich history of a thousand-year-old community, its persecutions and celebrations, tears and laughter, or both at the same time. The members of Oktopus are inspired by the music they hear throughout their own travels. Thus, the melodies of several classical composers, such as Bartók, ​Brahms, Prokofiev or Enescu are rearranged by the octet, particularly their works derived from folk themes. Quebec songwriters are also sources of inspiration, with Leclerc and Vigneault being added to the group’s repertoire. ​
To hear and see more visit their website at https://www.oktopus.ca.
Oktopus is: Gabriel Paquin-Buki on clarinet, composition and arrangements,
Veronica Ungureanu on violin,
Noémie Caron-Marcotte​ on flute,
Matthieu Bourget on bass trombone,
Madeleine Doyon on tenor trombone,
Guillaume Martineau on piano,
Maxime Philippe on drums and percussion,
and Francis Pigeon on trumpet​.
AWARDS: 2021 – Nominee Canadian Folk Music Award, 2021 – Nominee Opus Award, 2021 – « Special prize for the most creative fusion of ancient and contemporary music traditions » awarded by the Slovak Radio Bratislava​, 2018 – ​Nominee Canadian Folk Music Award, 2018 – Nominee Juno Award and
Grand gagnant de la 8me édition du concours les syli d’or de la musique du monde
Reserved Seating. Two 40 minute sets with an intermission.
Shuttle Bus – Book a round trip shuttle bus for only $5. Go to our shuttle bus booking page to check the schedule and book your shuttle here. On-line booking for shuttles ends at 12 noon on show day. If you’d like to make a last minute booking, please call our box office before 4 pm on show day. Last minute booking spaces may not be available.
Performing Arts Trail Series includes:
Ridge: Tues Nov 8, 2022 – A vivid and intimate examination of our connection to the past, through stories from Vimy Ridge, that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Featuring musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs performed by Brendan McLeod and his band The Fugitives.
Oktopus: Tues Feb 28, 2023 – The Quebec octet Oktopus is devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews. The group’s virtuoso musicians offer original compositions, finely crafted arrangements and improvisation for a high-energy performance, at once melancholic, profound, and humorous.
Shane Koyzan: Tues March 28, 2023 – There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a show by spoken word poet, writer and performer Shane Koyczan. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick. Here is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure it’s still in your chest.
Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (double bill): Tuesday April 18 2023 – Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affects the Japanese community today.
Huu-Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Montreal based Huu Bac Quach and his quintet skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.
The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

JL Crowe Band Concert
2023-03-02 19:00 - 21:00
JL Crowe Music Department presents
JL Crowe Band Concert
Thursday March 2nd at 7 pm
at The Bailey Theatre
Featuring performances by The Grade Nine Concert Band , Senior Jazz Band and the Senior Concert Band.
Admission by donation at the door. Suggested donation of $10 Adult and $5 Senior/Child.
Doors open 30 minutes before show time. General Admission – no reserved seating.
Two sets with a 15 minute intermission.
COVID Protocols
.Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
.Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
.Proof of vaccination is no longer required. We will not be checking vaccine passports at the door for this show.
.COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.

Alex Zerbe: The Zaniac
2023-03-05 15:00 - 16:00
Trail & District Arts Council presents two-time Guinness World Record holder Alex Zerbe – The Zaniac as part of the TECK Family Series on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 3 pm in The Bailey Theatre
When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, and performing magic. The “Professional Zaniac,” whoʼs been cracking jokes onstage for almost 15 years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. During the show vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, flaming torches and bowling balls are juggled with ease and every audience volunteer leaves the stage in triumph.
A self-described “human cartoon,” his show isnʼt only for the kids in the family. “I try to make my show like the movie Shrek, super entertaining for the kids but there’s a whole other level of comedy for teens and adults.” says Zerbe.
Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is a Hacky Sack World Champion, was voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is currently ranked Seattle’s 3rd Best Air Guitarist. Heʼs performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “Americaʼs Got Talent!” and “Last Comic Standing.”
Learn more at https://alexzerbe.com.
“The answer to your unquenched entertainment needs.” – The Spokane Inlander
“The comedy is non-stop.” – The Seattle Times
“Unforgettably awesome!” – Neil Harrower, Capitol Theatre, Nelson
“My face actually hurt from non-stop laughter.” – Pat Timko, Marysville Library
This is a 60-minute family show best suited to kids 4-11 years of age and their families. No Intermission. Reserved Seating. Individual tickets (ALL AGES) are $15, or buy a three show Family Series pass for $30. To purchase a Family Series pass, return to the bailey.ca home page,click on the ‘SERIES’ link at the top of the page and select ‘2022-23 Family Series’ from the drop down menu. Regular tickets and Series Passes can also be purchased by visiting our box offfice or by calling 250-368-9669.
Also in the Teck Family Series:
Candy Bones Theatre: Ideas Bobert on Sunday, November 20, 2022- From award winning creator Candice Roberts, a heart fluttering physical comedy with a vintage silent film styling, shadow puppetry, stop motion animation projections, dance and live music. The world of Ideas Bobert is hilarious, absurd and rich with magic and creativity, like Ginger Rogers meets Mr. Bean on the Muppet show, Ideas Bobert.
Body Positive Bollywood with Karima Essa on Saturday February 11, 2023 – Three-time Canadian National Dance champion, Karima Essa is Vancouver’s very own Bollywood star. An incredibly charismatic and passionate performer, choreographer and instructor, she has entertained diverse audiences across Canada and been a finalist on “Bollywood Star” in Mumbai. Karima focuses on celebrating body positivity in dance while showcasing Bollywood dance as a fun cultural art form, teaching the audience the basics.
The TECK Family Series is sponsored by TECK Trail Operations. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and South Kootenay Tourism. This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

The Whale
2023-03-06 16:00 - 17:57, 2023-03-06 19:00 - 20:57
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents The Whale at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
TWO SCREENINGS! Monday, March 6th at 4 pm and 7 pm
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available for each screening.
Charlie is a morbidly obese and reclusive English professor who teaches online college writing courses but keeps his webcam switched off, afraid to show his appearance to the students. He is cared for by his nurse, and only friend, Liz who urges him to visit a hospital.
Charlie has also been attempting to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter Ellie whom he has not seen in eight years. In an attempt to get her to visit he offers her all of his money. As Charlie hopes for one last chance at redemption his past, and deeper connection to Liz and the local church, begin to unfurl as Charlie’s health fades and Ellie questions his past.
Nominated for Best Actor (Brendan Fraser), Best Supporting Actress (Hong Chau) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Anne Marie Bradley) at the upcoming 2023 Academy Awards.
Director: Darren Aronofsky / Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins / Country: US / Length: 1hr 57 mins / Language: English / Genre: Drama / Rating: PG
“A piercing, compassionate parable about grace and reconciliation,…” – Daily Telegraph (UK)
“…Brendan Fraser’s relentless display of craft and courage is a must see.” – Observer
“A searing, moving experience.” – Seattle Times
“Fraser wrings more pathos out of his eyes and mouth than many actors manage with their entire bodies, delivering deep reserves of sensitivity and vulnerability.” – National Post
“This is a film that stays with you and changes you.” – Associated Press
“Fraser delivers the best work of his career.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
Critics Choice Award Winner for Best Actor. 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Watch the trailer https://youtu.be/nWiQodhMvz4
Tickets can be purchased through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting our box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show. Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door, cash only, 30 minutes before show time. All seats are general admission – first come, first served.
Monday Cinema is supported by the TIFF Film Circuit and sponsored by Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and MP Wealth Advisory.
COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Dance Workshop with Ballet Kelowna
2023-03-06 18:00 - 19:30
Intermediate-Advanced Dance Workshop with Ballet Kelowna
Monday March 6th 6-7:30 pm
at STEPS Dance Centre’s newest Location at 1330 Esplanade Trail BC
$10 – Please complete the registration form here before paying for your workshop registration.

Ballet Kelowna: Taqes and Other Works
2023-03-07 19:30 - 20:15
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works on Tuesday, March 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre.
Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00, except Shane Koyczan which is $35.
PLUS:

the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old
2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.
New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.

taqəš and Other Works program features a stunning line-up of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With John Alleyne’s methodically harmonized Split House Geometric, Guillaume Côté’s riveting Bolero, and Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s powerful and compelling taqəš, this dynamic program promises to captivate audiences.
In John Alleyne’s Split House Geometric (1989-1990), poetic moments of pure contemporary ballet are juxtaposed with staccato movements with bodies creating geometric shapes to brilliant effect. First created for The National Ballet of Canada, this vigorous, precision-perfect work is set to Arvo Pärt’s Fratres.
Next, National Ballet of Canada Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté brings strength and fragility to a fascinating interpretation of the beloved Bolero by Maurice Ravel, one of music’s most famous and identifiable melodies. A “riveting tour de force” (Dance Magazine), Bolero (2012) features breath-taking lifts and virtuosic choreography. View the Bolero trailer here

Rounding out the program is taqəš, (2021), which means “to return something” in Ayajuthem, the language belonging to the Homalco, Klahoose, K’omoks and Tla’amin Nations. Visionary choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe brings his classical ballet training, knowledge of traditional Coast Salish, Grass, Hoop Dance, and experience as a contemporary dancer to this poignant piece. Set to several songs by Polaris Prize-winning composer and singer Jeremy Dutcher, taqəš follows the traditional story “Raven Returns the Water”, centred around Raven (P̓oho) and Frog (Walθ).
View the taqəš trailer here https://vimeo.com/617188774.
Reserved Seating. 45 minutes. No intermission.
Shuttle Bus – Book a round trip shuttle bus for only $5. Go to our shuttle bus booking page to check the schedule and book your shuttle here. On-line booking for shuttles ends at 12 noon on show day. If you’d like to make a last minute booking, please call our box office before 4 pm on show day. Last minute booking spaces may not be available.
Performing Arts Trail Series includes:
Ridge: Tues Nov 8, 2022 – A vivid and intimate examination of our connection to the past, through stories from Vimy Ridge, that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Featuring musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs performed by Brendan McLeod and his band The Fugitives.
Oktopus: Tues Feb 28, 2023 – The Quebec octet Oktopus is devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews. The group’s virtuoso musicians offer original compositions, finely crafted arrangements and improvisation for a high-energy performance, at once melancholic, profound, and humorous.
NEW! Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works :Tuesday, March 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm – A a stunning line-up of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With John Alleyne’s methodically harmonized Split House Geometric, Guillaume Côté’s riveting Bolero, and Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s powerful and compelling taqəš, this dynamic program promises to captivate audiences.
Shane Koyzan (TBC): Tues March 28, 2023– There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a show by spoken word poet, writer and performer Shane Koyczan. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick. Here is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure it’s still in your chest.
Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (double bill): Tuesday April 18 2023 – Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affects the Japanese community today. The Yamabiko Taiko Drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance!
Huu-Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Montreal based Huu Bac Quach and his quintet skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.
The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Roof
2023-03-09 19:30 - 21:30
Trail & District Arts Council and the Trail Community Action Team present Lucas Myers in Roof on March 9th 2022 at 7:30PM at the Bailey Theatre.
Individual Adult Ticket: $25.
Individual Ticket 30 years old and under (with ID) $10
2 for 1 Medical Employee & 2 for 1 New Patron Offers – visit or call the box office to redeem.
In ROOF, a humorous yet socially conscious one-person show, Lucas Myers weaves together elements of stand-up comedy, physical theatre, and his trademark brand of observational humor to tell the story of Dave and Stevie.
Dave is a highly successful real estate agent who is living the dream: hot car, great kids, beautiful wife, gorgeous sound system, designer kitchen. Just as he is about to launch his own self-improvement video series, #HiMyNameIsDave, he discovers major issues with his roof and cracks begin to form in his perfect world. Enter Stevie, a journeyman roofer with aspirations of being a stand-up comic, who is the only person capable of dealing with Dave’s narcissistic hyper vigilance. As they attempt to collaborateon the roof project, Stevie forces Dave to confront his shortcomings and come to terms with what being a good person really means. As their initial views of each other are challenged, ROOF examines our preconceptions around mental health, addiction, and homelessness as the characters are forced to confront their own assumptions.
Created and performed by Lucas Myers, the creator of A Beginners Guide to Nelsonia, CAMPGROUND and DECK.
Please note: This performance is not suitable for children.
There will be a short post-show chat, free naloxone kits will be distributed and a counselor will be on location to help anyone who needs to talk.
Audience Responses:
“Sometimes life lessons come from the most unexpected places. Who would have thought a one man comedy show could make your eyes well up with tears. I am inspired to be a better “good human” thanks to your amazing show!”
“What a great show! I am in awe about how you have created a totally fresh new piece. This one is so important and SO funny and so true. You have done such a great job reflecting our social isolation to us while the act of watching this show with others makes you feel connected. Bravo!”
“Bravo for ROOF. We went on Friday night and all of us aged 16 to 80 agreed you absolutely knocked it out of the park. Well done!!”
All tickets are assigned seating.
Show length: 2.5 hours
All tickets available online at tickets.trail-arts.com, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
The Trail Community Action Team (TCAT) works to reduce harm and improve services for people with lived and living experience of drug use in the Lower Columbia. They provide support and advocate to all levels of government to reform drug policy to end the loss of lives caused by the current toxic drug supply.
With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Government of British Columbia, Community Action Team and the BC Touring Council. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Melody Diachun Quartet March 16, 2023
2023-03-16 19:30 - 21:30
TDAC’s Jazz Series presents the Melody Diachun Quartet on Thursday March 16, 2023 @ 7:30 in the Muriel Griffiths Room.
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show Jazz at the Griff Series pass for $107. Passes available only by visiting or calling the box office 250-368-9669.
Jazz at the Griff series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you the MELODY DIACHUN QUARTET. Enjoy the jazz club vibe as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal.
Melody Diachun is a JUNO and National Jazz Award nominated vocalist and songwriter with her own sound, style, and approach to creating new music. Joining her in The Melody Diachun Quartet are award-winning pianist and composer David Restivo, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer Doug Stephenson, and celebrated drummer Tony Ferraro.
Born in Montreal and raised in Nova Scotia, Melody was the first vocalist admitted to McGill University’s Jazz Performance program and after graduating she studied with the great Sheila Jordan in New York City. Melody is known for her “soulful confidence, exquisite intonation, phrasing, and sense of time.” – All About Jazz, and was nominated ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at the 2009 Canadian National Jazz Awards and ‘Artist of the Year’ at the Kootenay Music Awards in 2018 and 2019.
David Restivo is an award-winning pianist and composer. Born in Lansing, Michigan, and based primarily in Toronto, Canada since 1982, Restivo he is one of Canada’s most respected and influential jazz artists. A 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards’ Pianist of the Year Award, and JUNO Award winner he is well known for his work with Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass and Tentet, the Mike Murley Quintet, and legendary songwriter Marc Jordan. He has also performed and recorded with Dave Holland, Jon Hendricks, Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie, Jerry Bergonzi, Mel Tormé, John Pizarelli, the Woody Herman Orchestra, Pat LaBarbera, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, George Garzone, Howard Johnson, Ingrid Jensen, Christine Jensen, Kevin Mahogany, Randy Bachman (BTO/Guess Who), David Clayton Thomas, Molly Johnson, and many other outstanding artists.
Doug Stephenson has been an integral member of Western Canada’s music community for over thirty years. The Calgary native is a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer. He has performed with a wide range of artists including Melody Diachun, Charlie Rouse, Bob Murphy, Les McCann, Jay Thomas, John Stowell, Tommy Banks, P.J. Perry, Altered Laws, Barry Romberg, Bob Brough, Campbell Ryga, and Blues legend Big Miller.
Tony Ferraro is a diverse, musical drummer that is at home with all styles of music. Whether playing rock with Juno Award winning Idle Eyes, Classic Canadian rockers Trooper, and The Spoons, or laying down the cultural grooves of Alpha Ya Ya Diallo, Elizabeth Shepherd, Michael Occhipinti, Melody Diachun, or Argentinian pianist Gabriel Palatchi, Tony is an exciting player to hear and to watch, always bringing his passion and intensity to the music he is performing.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance. Seats for Andrea Superstein’s performance in The Bailey Theatre are assigned seating. Single tickets for Jazz at the Griff shows can be purchased online at tickets.trail-arts.com or by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Jazz at The Griff Series Passes can ONLY be purchased by visiting or phone our box office 250-368-9669.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Other shows in the Jazz at The Griff Series include:
TRIOLOGY: Thursday September 22 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – A supergroup of award-winning Canadian jazz musicians including Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar, fashioned after the great early jazz trios of Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson. They will perform wonderful impromptu arrangements of classic standards and original tunes.
FRACTAL JAZZ -Thursday November 17 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – Fractal Jazz is a Kootenay-based instrumental jazz group playing standards, ballads, cookin’ bebop tunes and original compositions. With influences spanning multiple jazz styles, the band guarantees a unique musical experience with every performance. The band includes Daralyn Fox (trumpet), Mike Rud (guitar), Doug Stephenson (bass), and Steven Parish (drums).
RICK LINGARD QUARTET- Thursday January 12 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – The Rick Lingard Quartet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
LAURA LANDSBERG QUINTET – Thursday February 9 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – “Come Fly with Me” as Laura and her group of world-class musicians offer up an evening of music from the great American songbook to re-imagined versions of contemporary songs, focusing on destinations worldwide. Laura’s vocal versatility will be supported by David Restivo on piano, Paul Landsberg on guitar, Rob Fahie on bass, and Steven Parish on drums.
ANDREA SUPERSTEIN: OH MOTHER – Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre – Andrea Superstein’s new show, OH MOTHER, is a multimedia tour de force inspired by real life stories of motherhood. Andrea’s powerful vocals are accompanied by breathtaking videos with heartfelt imagery.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Nicolas Ellis and The Agora Quartet
2023-03-18 19:30 - 20:48
TDAC’s NEW Classical Series presents Nicolas Ellis and The Agora Quartet on Saturday March 18 at 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room.
Tickets $30. Or call our box office and buy tickets to both Buzz Brass and Agora Quartet for $50. All tickets are general admission.
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Nicolas Ellis and The Agora Quartet on March 18, 2023 for a vibrant, energetic chamber music concert as part of the classical series. Enjoy a glass of wine as you enjoy an intimate salon style experience where you will be up close with these talented artists.
The Agora String Quartet is composed of young and talented professional musicians from the Orchestre de l’Agora (OA), who are accompanied by pianist and conductor Nicolas Ellis. Featured on the program, Nature’s Folk Songs, are works inspired by folk and nature from composers Ernest MacMillan, Lili Boulanger, Ann Southam, Marcus Goddard and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major.
The ensemble has established a strong reputation on the Montreal music scene through its artistic excellence and its numerous community outreach projects, such as a monthly concert series at the Prison Bordeaux in Montreal and educational workshops with the Share the Warmth Foundation and many more!
Nicolas Ellis is the Artistic Director, Conductor and Founder of the Orchestre de l’Agora and currently serves as Artistic Partner to the Orchestre Métropolitain and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. He has performed with renowned artists including Jean-Guihen Queyras, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Julie Boulianne, Hélène Guilmette, Karina Gauvin, Anthony Roth Constanzo and Charles Richard-Hamelin. He is the recipient of the 2017 Bourse de carrière Fernand-Lindsay and was named Revelation of the Year 2018-2019 by Radio-Canada. He is also the recipient of the Heinz Unger Award 2015 sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council. More recently, he won the Prix Goyer Mécénat Musica 2021.
Get a taste of their musical magic here https://youtu.be/hM_NVqRkLX8 .
“Such a convergence of talent displayed both by the conductor and the musicians […] can leave no one unmoved. […] it brings a breath of fresh air to our musical landscape.” — Christophe Huss, Le Devoir (Montreal)
2 x 40 minute sets with intermission. General Admission. Licensed event.
Only 100 tickets available. Get your tickets now!
Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00. Tickets for both shows are $50.
Regular tickets can be purchased online or by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Two show for $50 tickets can only be purchased through the box office by phone or in person.
Our other show in the new Classical Series is Christmas with Buzz Brass on December 1, 2022. A concert embodying all of the festive season’s magic, combining emotion with a touch of humour. The show includes classics such as Tchaikovsky’s ”Nutcracker” suite and “Silent Night”, as well as more modern repertoire like “Sleigh Ride” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. A concert for the entire family to enjoy!
The Classical Series is supported by the BC Arts Council, the BC Touring Council, the Government of British Columbia and South Kootenay Tourism. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.

My Small Land
2023-03-27 16:00 - 17:54
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents My Small Land at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail on Monday, March 27th at 4 pm.
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
“My Small Land” is a coming-of-age story that explores the tragic realities of refugees in a sensitive film about the balancing act of a young refugee who is caught between two worlds and searching for a sense of belonging.
For Sarya (17), a Kurdish refugee from Turkey who as settled in Japan, life seems to be looking up. Her grades at school are enough to pursue college, she’s surrounded with good friends and her relationship with Sota is becoming special despite her conflicted feelings about her obligations to her family. However, her life is turned upside down when her family’s refugee status is turned down. When her father is taken into custody for illegal employment, Sarya, whose mother is dead,is forced to be responsible for her younger siblings as well as herself.
Subtitles
Director: Emma Kawawada / Cast: Lina Arashi, Takashi Fujii, Sei Hiraizumi / Country: France, Japan / Length: 1hr 54 mins / Language: Japanese, Turkish, Kurdish / / Genre: Drama / Rating: TBA
“…the strength of “My Small Land” lies in the observation of our social interactions. It has a timeless and universal power that is touching and leaves one at times quite desperate.” – Asian Movie Pulse
“Ultimately, My Small Land shows there isn’t just one answer to the questions of “where are you from?” or “where do you belong?” Kawawada confronts these realities and presents them in a delicate and intimate way, inflected in a beautiful sadness that comes from uncertainty about the future.” – Cinema Escapist
“My Small Land” builds in dramatic power. It offers no easy answers, only the hard truth that, for refugees like Sarya, Japan’s much-trumpeted omotenashi (hospitality) becomes a bitter irony, with the looming specter of deportation to a “homeland” of poverty or, in the case of the stateless Kurds, possible arrest, torture and death.” – The Japan Times
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Tickets can be purchased through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting our box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show; Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door, cash only, 30 minutes before show time.
Monday Cinema is supported by the TIFF Film Circuit and sponsored by Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and MP Wealth Advisory.
COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

La Cafamore: Music of the Mendelssohns
2023-03-27 19:30 - 21:30
La Cafamore presents
Music of the Mendelssohns: String Quartets by Fanny & Felix Mendelssohn
Monday March 27th at 7:30 pm at The Trail United Church – 1300 PIne Ave, Trail
Tickets $20. General Admission. Children 12 and under are free and do not need a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
Performing as a string quartet, La Cafamore presents Music of the Mendelssohns featuring two string quartets composed by the incredibly talented siblings Fanny & Felix Mendelssohn. La Cafamore is Carolyn Cameron (violin), Kaito Takeda (viola), Natasha Hall (violin) and Maria Wang (cello).
Carolyn Cameron is a founding member of La Cafamore and has performed and managed the group for over 10 years. She received her musical training on piano & violin in Saskatoon and has used her knowledge as a performer, teacher, adjudicator and composer. She has been a member of the National Youth Orchestra, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, the Regina Symphony and the Symphony of the Kootenays. Carolyn lives in Rossland.
Maria Wang – Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Maria began her musical training on the piano and later on the cello at age 13. After pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at West Virginia University, Maria moved to Victoria with her family and completed a Master of Music degree in Cello Performance at the University of Victoria in 2014, studying under the tutelage of Pamela Highbaugh-Aloni, the cellist of the renown Lafayette String Quartet. Since then, Maria has been actively teaching at local music programs, including Sooke Music Academy Orchestra, Windstar Music Academy, and Sooke Harmony Project. She also enjoys teaching privately on the cello and beginner piano in Victoria.
Kaito Takeda – Based in Victoria, B.C., multi-instrumentalist Kaito Takeda brings his passion for music to many stages. Crossing musical genres, Kai has performed with various ensembles including the Victoria Symphony as well as arranging and performing with his band, Auburn Blind, and string quartet, Breakwater Quartet. He has recently found a passion in copyist work as well as enjoying the challenges that come with the precision necessary to work as a session musician for film scores and albums.
Natasha Hall – Prior to her recent move back to her hometown of Nelson BC, Natasha spent the last decade based in London UK and is a member of the English Chamber Orchestra. She has performed regularly with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Aurora Orchestra. Natasha has received numerous awards for her violin performances and is a winner of the Calgary Concerto and Morningside Music Bridge Chamber Music Competitions.
Two sets with a 15min intermission. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Tickets can be picked up at the door on show night. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office during regular box office hours Mon-Friday 12 -4 pm. Ring the buzzer to the left of our Cedar Street entrance. Or call 250-368-9669. Tickets purchased through the Bailey Box office can be picked up at the box office before the show, or at the Trail United Church door on show night.
This performance is made possible with support from Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, Columbia Basin Trust and Trail Arts Council. Thank you to our sponsor Dr. Ron Cameron.

Shane Koyczan
2023-03-28 19:30 - 21:30
https://youtu.be/cTpv_EvOTcg
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents Shane Koyczan on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre.
Enter our Slam Poetry Contest and win prizes! Deadline March 13 at 4:00 pm.
Each winner will get an exciting prize package including: 2 tickets to the Shane Koyczan show March 28th; gift certificates to a local restaurant or coffee shop; writing goodies; a Shane Koyczan digital album or e-book of their choice, a meet and greet with Shane before the show and the opportunity to perform your poem (optional)! For more details and to enter click here.
There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a show by spoken word poet, writer and performer Shane Koyczan. Moving, hilarious, challenging, provocative, or inspirational. Take your pick. Here is a writer that takes you on a tour of your own feelings in a way that leaves you grasping for your own heart just to make sure it’s still in your chest. His work has become a staple in schools for both its impact and reach.
Shane curates a kind of art gallery that displays sculptures of the human experience each time he speaks. Lauded for his sold-out live performances Koyczan has carved out his own artistic path and taken his work beyond the conventional.
Learn more at his website https://www.shanekoyczan.com/home.
Individual Adult Ticket: $35, or the bargain price of $10 for anyone 30 years old or under. Plus, 2 for 1 for healthcare employees and new attendees. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.
Reserved Seating. 120 minutes including a 20 minute intermission.
Shuttle Bus – Book a round trip shuttle bus for only $5. Go to our shuttle bus booking page to check the schedule and book your shuttle here. On-line booking for shuttles ends at 12 noon on show day. If you’d like to make a last minute booking, please call our box office before 4 pm on show day. Last minute booking spaces may not be available.
Performing Arts Trail Series includes:
Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (double bill): Tuesday April 18 2023 – Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affects the Japanese community today.
Huu-Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2, 2023 – Montreal based Huu Bac Quach and his quintet skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.
The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

PIGS: Canada's Pink Floyd
2023-03-30 19:30 - 22:30
Ghostfinger Productions presents
PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute – FEARLESS TOUR 2023
Thursday March 30, 2023 @ 7:30pm
At The Bailey Theatre in Trail, BC
Celebrating one of the greatest bands of all time with flawless performances of classic and rare Pink Floyd songs.
Regular Tickets $49.50 . Reserved Seating. Tickets go on sale on Friday Dec 16th at 12 noon. Tickets can be purchased on-line or by calling our box office 250-368-9669. Or visiting our box office at 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail.
Formed in 2008 in Victoria, British Columbia, PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute have spent over a decade perfecting their craft in front of sold out audiences throughout Canada.
PIGS celebrate the long history of Pink Floyd by bringing to life countless fan favourites from the Floyd’s vast catalogue. Join them for an evening of deep cuts from records lost in the mists of time and gigantic hit songs from the crucial mid-70s years. On their FEARLESS 2023 tour, PIGS, Canada’s only national touring Floyd tribute, are bringing the majestic music and legendary concert experience of Pink Floyd to fans across Canada. Audiences can look forward to flawless performances of songs from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and Animals, along with other classic favourites and rarities from Meddle to The Division Bell. It is impossible to experience a more authentic or in-depth Pink Floyd show anywhere else!
Using authentic equipment, the band goes to great lengths to recreate the sound and live concert experience of Pink Floyd’s 70s era. Pink Floyd’s live show was always a huge part of their appeal – and PIGS have been working to keep that experience alive for generations to come. The band and their crew have a deep love and respect for all things Floydian and are thrilled to create for you an unforgettable night filled with music backed by the glow of a giant Mr Screen. PIGS have the voices, the mannerisms, the instruments, the lights and lasers, the visuals, and the sound to bring the live experience of Pink Floyd back to life.
PIGS is the most authentic Floyd tribute act around, here to give you an incredible musical experience you will never forget. canadapinkfloyd.com
(Lights and lasers used during show. All ages show. Not recommended for babies or toddlers.)
Proudly presented by Ghostfinger Productions. Ghostfingerproductions.com. Visuals by VJ Photon vjphoton.com
Two 80 minute sets with 20 minute intermission. Licensed Event. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Tickets purchased on-line or by phone must be picked up at the box office on show day between 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE – Our box office is closed for the holidays as of 4 pm on Thursday Dec 22nd. We will reopen at 12 noon on Tuesday January 3rd.
COVID Protocols
•Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
•Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
•Proof of vaccination is no longer required. We will not be checking vaccine passports at the door for this show.
•COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.

Riceboy Sleeps
2023-04-03 16:00 - 17:57
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents Riceboy Sleeps at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail on Monday, April 3rd at 4 pm.
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
“Riceboy Sleeps” is a compassionate and poetic film about a South Korean single mother determined to provide a better life for her young son in the suburbs of Canada.
After losing her husband, So-young relocates to Canada in the 1990s with their young son, Dong-hyun. As Dong-hyun is brutally bullied by his classmates, his mother battles loneliness, racism, and sexism at work causing a rift to grow between mother and son.
Director Anthony Shim uses his own experiences growing up in British Columbia in the 1990s as inspiration for the film. His portrayal of the very different perspectives of a boy and his mother, perfectly captures Dong-hyun’s loneliness and frustration, and So-young’s isolation and sacrifices, as he elegantly interweaves social realism with fable-like sequences.
Some subtitles.
Director: Anthony Shim / Cast: Choi Seung-yoon, Ethan Hwang, Dohyun Noel Hwang / Country: Canada / Length: 1hr 57 mins / Language: English, Korean / Genre: Drama // Rating: TBA
“Nothing less than a heartbreaking, funny and often astoundingly beautiful piece of work, Riceboy Sleeps is a new Canadian classic.” – Dorothy Woodend, The Tyee
“The tender bond between a mother and her son underpins a poignant coming-of-age story in Riceboy Sleeps.” – Allan Hunter, Screen International
“This tender and tragic film gracefully expresses not only the sense of being an outsider, but tells the story in a way that all audiences can understand, making it easier for viewers to relate to the immigrant experience…” – Louisa Moore, Screen Zealots
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Tickets can be purchased through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting our box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show; Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door, cash only, 30 minutes before show time.
Monday Cinema is supported by the TIFF Film Circuit and sponsored by Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and MP Wealth Advisory.
COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

I Like Movies
2023-04-17 16:00 - 17:39
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents I Like Movies at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail on Monday, April 17th at 4 pm,
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
Lawrence is a self-obsessed teenager and cinephile living in early-2000s Burlington, Ontario. So certain that his dreams will come true he believes that as long as he can make thousands of dollars working part-time at his local video store he’ll jet off to NYC to be mentored by a grateful Todd Solondz.
As Lawrence forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager, and his only real friendship with long-time buddy and fellow lonely guy Matt starts to crumble, it becomes increasingly clear that Lawrence’s movie obsession is a way of burying a world of hurt and avoiding any real connection.
Content advisory: themes of suicide, sexual abuse, and mental distress
Director: Chandler Levack / Cast: Isaiah Lehtinen, Alex Ateah, Dan Beirne / Country: Canada / Length: 1hr 39 mins / Language: English / Genre: Comedy / Rating: TBA
“A film that is small but not slight, sweet but not cloying, and the kind of thing that can make even a cynical critic like movies again.” – Katie Rife, indieWire
“It’s not just a tribute to movies, but a tribute to what the best movies can accomplish — encouraging us to look out as much as we look in.” – Drew Gregory, Autostraddle
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail. Tickets can be purchased through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting our box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show; Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door, cash only, 30 minutes before show time.
Monday Cinema is supported by the TIFF Film Circuit and sponsored by Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and MP Wealth Advisory.
COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Sansei: the Storyteller
2023-04-18 19:30 - 20:48
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (Double Bill) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre.
It may seem as though a light-hearted look at the Japanese Internment isn’t possible until you hear Kunji Ikeda say, “If the Japanese Internment of WWII didn’t happen, I wouldn’t be alive.” Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance, theatre, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions. Kunji Ikeda investigates the social climates and hardships that affected the Ikeda family after they were labeled enemy aliens after the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor triggered the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese-Canadians.
Ikeda conveys his grandparents’ emigration from Japan to British Columbia, where his grandfather became a successful fisherman in Steveston, B.C. Then, in vivid contrast, his stories follow his family’s incarceration as his grandmother, father and uncle were held at Rosebery, an internment camp outside New Denver, while his grandfather was sent to live and work in a road camp to build the Hope-Princeton Highway.
With compassion and unexpected humour, Kunji Mark Ikeda shares his discovery of where he came from, how his family navigated their histories, and how the rampant racism of past generations has affected the Japanese community today.
The silver lining? If not for the internment, Ikeda wouldn’t be here to tell this story today…
In a tale that is both illuminating and profoundly personal, Sansei: The Storyteller weaves together dance, narrative, historical audio, and recorded family recollections in a moving work that CBC hailed as both “timely” and “uniquely beautiful.” Created and performed by Kunji Ikeda. Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/tJBU7pDNEKs
Creator/performer Ikeda “dances and says more with the movement of his fingers than many actors do with reams of dialogue” -Calgary Herald
“A tale of profound historical impact. Sansei is storytelling at it’s finest; sophisticated, meaningful, moving, and humorous.” – Laurie Fife, Ottawa Storytellers Society
“He’s a terrific stage presence… a natural-born storyteller. The agony and ambiguity of the Japanese Internment comes out as much in his dance as it does in his words.” – Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald
Awards:
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama (Nominated) – Betty Mitchell Award 2019,
Outstanding Choreography (Nominated) – Betty Mitchell Award 2019,
Best of Fest (Winner) – Calgary International Fringe Festival 2014.
The Yamabiko Taiko Drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance! Founded in 2003 in Kelowna, BC, Yamabiko (meaning ‘Mountain Echo’ in Japanese) Taiko began with very humble and simple desires: purely to enjoy and play Japanese Taiko-style drums and be lost in their power and grace. Starting with homemade instruments made from packing tape and cut-to-size sewer pipes they began to gather in the basement of a member’s house. Today, Yamabiko Taiko has evolved into a regularly performing group and practices have moved to the basement of the Kelowna Buddhist Temple.
Shuttle Bus – Book a round trip shuttle bus for only $5. Go to our shuttle bus booking page to check the schedule and book your shuttle here. On-line booking for shuttles ends at 12 noon on show day. If you’d like to make a last minute booking, please call our box office before 4 pm on show day. Last minute booking spaces may not be available.
Individual Adult Ticket: $30.
PLUS:

the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old
2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.
New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.

60 min Sansei: The Storyteller followed by 30 min Yamabiko Taiko Drummers. Reserved Seating. Intermission.
Don’t miss the last Performing Arts Trail Series show the Huu-Bac Quinte on Tuesday May 2, 2023. Montreal based Huu Bac Quach and his quintet skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.
The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Hotel California
2023-04-19 19:30 - 21:30
Kootenay Concert Connection presents
HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Eagles Tribute
Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM at The Bailey Theatre
Admission $49.50 – Reserved Seating
Fans of the Eagles will be happy to note that THE Original Eagles’ tribute, Hotel California, is coming back to the Kootenays next April/2023. This is no ordinary tribute, because for over three decades now, Hotel California have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for the Eagles ever since. Hotel California has evolved into a masterful celebration of the Eagles’ music. One of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock n roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. The tour in B.C. sold out in just about every venue in 2019, so you are advised to reserve your tickets early. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, and sharing bills with some incredible rock legends like the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, and REO Speedwagon has taken the band where no tribute band has gone before.
What makes Hotel California so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and of course top flight live performances.
“I had the opportunity to see HC for the first time in 2011, and I was blown away. One could close their eyes and be certain it was the Eagles performing Live.” (Kevin Bunting Ontario
Lottery and Gaming Corp. Toronto).
“You guys are the best! What a wonderful night. Over 7900 people enjoyed your performance. I will never forget the "Best of my Love serenade." Words cannot express how special that moment was for me.” (Sheila Walker-Wolf Pen Amphitheatre, College Station, TX).
“You guys sounded great. Loved your Vocals. We’d like to invite you to sing our last song on stage with us-Listen to the Music.” (The Doobie Bros. Blue Ash Sports Centre Ohio, 80,000
people).
Two sets witih 20 minute intermission. Licensed Event. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Tickets can be picked up at the box office on show day between 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm.
COVID Protocols
•Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
•Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
•Proof of vaccination is no longer required. We will not be checking vaccine passports at the door for this show.
•COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.

Older Than the Crown - Film & Talk
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:45
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA presents Older Than the Crown – Film & Talk at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail on Monday, April 24th at 7 pm.
The Trail & District Arts Council is honoured to present the documentary “Older than the Crown” that follows the Sinixt people’s fight for their legal right to exist in their homelands of Canada.
This is a “Choose Your Price” event. Choose to pay $5, $10, $15 or $20 per person. Reserve online by clicking on the “Buy to This Event” button at the bottom of this page, or by contacting our box office at 250-368-9669. Please note if reserved online, there is a $1/ticket convenience fee. No assigned seating. Only 138 seats available.
After the deliberate separation and an unjust declaration of extinction, the Sinixt people return to their ancestral land in Canada to continue practicing and protecting their aboriginal rights. “Older Than The Crown” follows the trial of Sinixt tribal member Rick Desautel who in 2010 was charged with hunting as a non-resident and without a proper permit in Canada. Rick harvested an elk on the ancestral land of the Sinixt people in Vallican, British Columbia. To the Sinixt, hunting on ancestral land is an aboriginal right gifted to them by Creator. It’s a right that has legally been denied to the Sinixt people since 1956 when the Canadian government unjustly declared them extinct in Canada, despite the nearly 3,000 members existing on the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington State. Now with the Desautel Hunting Case, the Sinixt people have a chance to not only bring light to their unjust extinction by the Canadian government but also to abolish the declaration completely.
Watch the trailer https://vimeo.com/386394687
The documentary is 1 hour in length and will have a pre-screening welcome and post screening 30-minute talkback with filmmakers Derrick LaMere and Shelly Boyd, with the opportunity to ask questions.
Learn more about the documentary at https://www.olderthanthecrown.com
Derrick LaMere (Executive Producer & Director) is a Native American filmmaker (“Rocky Boy”, “Little Shell”, “Sinixt”, “Entiat”, “Wenatchi”) from Spokane, Washington. His award-winning documentary work has included official selections to more than 35 film festivals internationally.
Shelly Boyd (Producer) is a member of the Sn̓ʕay̓ ckstx (Sinixt/Arrow Lakes) band of the Colville tribe. Shelly is the Arrow Lakes Cultural Facilitator for the Colville Tribes and her work revolves around the recently reversed declaration of extinction of Sn̓ʕay̓ckstx people in Canada. Shelly grew up on the Colville Reservation with her six siblings, mother, Grandmother, Grandfather and Great Grandmother. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University and a Masters in Education from Gonzaga University.
Monday Cinema is sponsored by Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and MP Wealth Advisory. This screening is supported by funding from the BC Arts Council.
Tickets can be reserved through The Bailey Box Office at tickets.trail-arts.com or by calling or visiting The Bailey box office during regular box office hours Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm. No physical tickets are being issued for this show; Your name will be on our attendee list at the door. Royal Theatre doors open 30 minutes before show time. If the show is not sold out, tickets will be available at the door – cash only.
COVID Protocols – Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Laura Landsberg Quintet
2023-04-27 19:30 - 21:30
TDAC’s Jazz at The Griff Series presents
The Laura Landsberg Quintet
POSTPONED! Thursday, February 9th, 2023 show has been POSTPONED until Thursday April 27th at 7:30 pm.
@ 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room.
Single tickets are $22.
NEW DATE! Due to illness, the Thursday Feb 9th performance by The Laura Landsberg Quintet has been postponed until Thursday April 27th. Patrons with Feb 9th tickets will be contacted by email. If you are not able to make the new date, let us know by 4 pm on Feb 23rd and we will refund your ticket.
Take a musical trip with the Laura Landsberg Quintet featuring songs about travelling in “Come Fly With Me”. Enjoy the jazz club vibe as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal.
Laura and her group of world-class musicians will offer up an evening of music from the great American songbook to re-imagined versions of contemporary songs, focusing on destinations worldwide. Laura‘s vocal versatility will be supported by David Restivo on piano, Paul Landsberg on guitar, Rob Fahie on bass, and Steven Parish on drums. This will surely be a musical voyage not to be missed.
Laura Landsberg has been the featured soloist with the Universal Gospel Choir, the Spokane Jazz Orchestra and the Vancouver Ensemble for Jazz Improvisation (VEJI), and has played with Hugh Fraser, Donnie Clark, Chris Brubeck, and Ian McDougall.
David Restivo is an award-winning pianist and composer and one of Canada’s most respected and influential jazz artists. A 3-time winner of the National Jazz Awards’ Pianist of the Year Award, and JUNO Award winner.
Paul Landsberg studied, and later taught, at Berklee College of Music in Boston. During that time he traveled with a top-40 cover band and was an original faculty member at Selkirk College.
Rob Fahie, originally from Ottawa, moved to Nelson in 2013 and has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including “The Blue Note” and “Carnegie Hall”.
Drummer Steven Parish studied at Berklee College of Music, as well as privately with Frankie Dunlop, Frank Malabe, and the great Buddy Rich and was mentored by the legendary Les Paul.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance. Seats for Andrea Superstein’s performance in The Bailey Theatre are assigned seating. Single tickets for Jazz at the Griff shows can be purchased online at tickets.trail-arts.com or by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Jazz at The Griff Series Passes can ONLY be purchased by visiting or phone our box office 250-368-9669.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
TRIOLOGY: Thursday September 22 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – A supergroup of award-winning Canadian jazz musicians including Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar, fashioned after the great early jazz trios of Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson. They will perform wonderful impromptu arrangements of classic standards and original tunes.
FRACTAL JAZZ -Thursday November 17 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – Fractal Jazz is a Kootenay-based instrumental jazz group playing standards, ballads, cookin‘ bebop tunes and original compositions. With influences spanning multiple jazz styles, the band guarantees a unique musical experience with every performance. The band includes Daralyn Fox (trumpet), Mike Rud (guitar), Doug Stephenson (bass), and Steven Parish (drums).
RICK LINGARD QUARTET- Thursday January 12 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – The Rick Lingard Quartet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band‘s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
MELODY DIACHUN QUARTET – Thursday March 16 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – Melody Diachun is a JUNO and National Jazz Award nominated vocalist and songwriter with her own sound, style, and approach to creating new music. Joining her in The Melody Diachun Quartet are award-winning pianist and composer David Restivo, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer Doug Stephenson, and celebrated drummer Tony Ferraro.
ANDREA SUPERSTEIN: OH MOTHER – Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre – Andrea Superstein‘s new show, OH MOTHER, is a multimedia tour de force inspired by real life stories of motherhood. Andrea‘s powerful vocals are accompanied by breathtaking videos with heartfelt imagery.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Huu Bac Quintet
2023-05-02 19:30 - 21:20
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents the Huu Bac Quintet on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre.
Composer and multi-instrumentalist, Huu Bac Quach founded his quintet in Montreal in 2013, skillfully combining his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages to North-American jazz music. Backed by a solid team of some of the most prominent musicians from the Montreal jazz scene, Huu Bac performs his compositions inspired by his numerous travels in Asia, Europe and South America.
Huu Bac was born in Vietnam from parents of Chinese descent. His family moved to Canada when he was 2. In 2002, he discovered the beauty of the Vietnamese monochord, the Dan Bau, under the guidance of master Pham Duc Thanh. In 2003, an international study grant lead him to the Shanghai Conservatory where he learned the Chinese fiddle, the Erhu, which he later perfected at Beijing Central Conservatory with professor Yang Xue and additional private lessons from master Chen Yaoxing.
Back in Montreal in 2006, an encounter with renowned Peruvian composer Lucho Quequezana lead him to perform in Peru with the group Sonidos Vivos. Huu Bac’s intimate contact with afro-Peruvian music and music from the Andes became a source of inspiration in his artistic journey, and lead him to learn the Andean bamboo flute, the Quena. From 2009 to 2015, he collaborated twice with the Cirque du Soleil, recording for the shows “Totem” and “Toruk”. He also recorded for “Canotgraphie”, a show by artistic director Robert Lepage.
In concert, Huu Bac charms through the beauty and intensity of his musical pieces as well as through his playing of the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument), the erhu (Chinese fiddle), the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar. He performs his music with his quintet from Montreal: Guillaume Martineau on piano, Sébastien Pellerin on bass, Etienne Mason on drums, and Vanessa Marcoux on violin.
They have garnered various awards : “RIDEAU/ROSEQ Award 2014”, “Entrées en Scène Loto-Québec 2015-16”, “Stingray Rising Stars Award 2015”, “MUZ Public Choice Award 2016”, and a nomination for “Montreal International Jazz Festival TD Grand Jazz Award 2017”.
The Huu Bac Quintet delivers a true dialogue between Asian, North, and South American cultures in a contemporary, original and unique way!
Reserved Seating. Two 45 minute sets with 20 minute intermission.
Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00, except Shane Koyczan which is $35.
PLUS:
• the bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old
• 2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.
• New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.
The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations, Pharmasave Trail and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This series is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Livestream! Trail Ambassador 2023 Pageant
2023-05-12 18:45 - 22:00
The Trail Ambassador Committee presents Livestream: Trail Ambassador 2023 Pageant at The Bailey Theatre on Friday May 12th at 7 pm – Streaming LIVE from the Bailey Theatre into your Home!
Livestream Tickets $10.00. ‘Doors’ at 6:45 pm. We recommend that you log in at this time. Instructions for accessing the Livestream are posted at the bottom of this page. Livestream tickets can be purchased until 30 minutes AFTER show start time. Our staff will be in the box office from 6 pm – 8:30pm on show night to provide technical support. Call 250-368-9669 if you need assistance.
Join the 2023 Trail Ambassador Program in the Bailey Theatre for their annual pageant. Watch the Livestream of the pageant from the comfort of your home.
The Trail Ambassador Program is ready to present the hard work of the nine 2022/2023 Trail Ambassador Candidates. In an entertaining evening like no other pageant in BC, the audience should expect a great opening dance, well-written speeches, special talents, a frugal fashion show, an evening gown presentation and much more.
At the end of the night we will crown Miss Trail 2023 and Trail’s Princess 2023. Get ready to see these exceptional young women put on a show!
If you would prefer to attend the pageant ‘in person’ at The Bailey Theatre, return to tickets.trail-arts.com home page and look for the Theatre show. Tickets for both the livestream and the theatre show can be purchased by phoning 250-368-9669 or in person at The Bailey Theatre Box Office during regular box office hours Monday-Friday between 12 – 4 pm.
How to Access the Livestream Show:
1. Go to the Bailey Theatre’s ticketing website: tickets.trail-arts.com
2. Click on ‘log in’ located in the upper right corner of the page
3. Log in by entering your user name and password. Your user name is your email address. If you don’t remember your password or have never set up a password, click the password reset button. You will receive a password reset email from our system that will allow you to reset your password. This can take up to 30 minutes. You can also call us at the box office and we will send you a password reset email.
4. Click on the ‘Tickets for Upcoming Performances” box under the My Patron Services column. A new page will open with a list of your shows.
5. Find your Livestream show and click on the WATCH button.
6. This will take you to a black ‘screen’. If the show hasn’t started, you will see a white stripe in the middle of the screen and a ‘starting soon’ message. If it is after 6:45 pm on show day, just press play and you’ll be able to see our Bailey Theatre slide show.
7. At 7:00 pm on show day, the performance will begin.
8. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Can’t see the Show? If The Bailey theatre is experiencing technical difficulties, we will send you an email immediately with information on what to expect next. We will send you another email when we have resolved the issue and the show has commenced.
If you have NOT received a ‘technical difficulties’ email from us and you are still not able to see the show, call us at the Box Office 250-368-9669 or email us at info@trail-arts.com. On show night, our staff will be in the Box Office from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. to provide technical support. You can reach us at 250-368-9669.

Trail Ambassador 2023 Pageant
2023-05-12 19:00 - 22:00
The Trail Ambassador Committee
presents
Trail Ambassador 2023 Pageant at The Bailey Theatre
Friday May 12 at 7 pm
Tickets $18.00 – Reserved Seating.
Join the 2023 Trail Ambassador Program in the Bailey Theatre for their annual pageant. The Trail Ambassador Program is ready to present the hard work of the 2022/2023 Trail Ambassador Candidates. In an entertaining evening like no other pageant in BC, the audience should expect a great opening dance, well-written speeches, special talents, a frugal fashion show, an evening gown presentation and much more.
At the end of the night we will crown Miss Trail 2023 and Trail’s Princess 2023. Get ready to see these exceptional young women put on a show!
Tickets can also be purchased by phone 250-368-9669 or in person at The Bailey Theatre Box Office during regular box office hours Monday-Friday between 12 – 4 pm. Tickets purchased on-line or by phone can be picked up at the box office during regular box office hours. The Box Office will be open at 6 pm on show day for ticket pick up and at-the-door ticket purchases.
This show will also be streamed LIVE from The Bailey Theatre. Return to the home page of this site to find tickets to the LIVESTREAM show and watch from the comfort of your home!
Theatre doors open 30 minutes before show time. There will be a 15 minute intermission.
COVID Protocols
.Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
.Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
.At this time, proof of vaccination is no longer required.
.COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.

Billy & Elton - The Legacy
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:30
Silver City Days presents
**Billy & Elton – The Legacy**
Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre
Tickets $25. Reserved Seating.
ELTON JOHN and BILLY JOEL are two of the greatest voices, songwriters and performers of our time. Celebrate this Silver City Days with both tribute icons, on piano, up close, at The Bailey Theatre.
Throughout his career, Elton John has sold 100 million singles worldwide, making him one of the biggest selling music artists of all time. He has had 57 top 40 hits in the United States, second only to Elvis Presley, including classics “Your Song”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “Rocket Man” and “Tiny Dancer”. Twenty seven of these songs hit the top ten and nine reached number one, including “Candle in the Wind”, “Bennie & the Jets”, and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”.
BILLY JOEL is no slouch himself. Across the years of his solo career, Joel produced 33 self-penned Top 40 hits in the U.S., three of which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts (“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”, “Tell Her About It”, and “We Didn’t Start the Fire”). Since his first show in 1978, Billy has performed more than 100 shows at Madison Square Garden, including an unprecedented 12 consecutive sold-out shows that have earned Billy a spot among the Garden greats with a banner raised in his honor.
Taking on the role of ELTON JOHN is singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mick Dalla-Vee. Mick went from self-taught guitarist to lead singer, bassist, guitarist and keyboard player and very busy studio producer, musician, arranger and vocalist. Mick has played bass and been lead singer for Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman, of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, for over 20 years. He has received platinum and gold awards for his work on albums as diverse as Motley Crüe, Trooper, and Bachman & Turner.
Artfully mastering the music of BILLY JOEL İs lifelong entertainment professional Michael Sicoly. Michael began with a passion for music before being bitten by the acting bug. He has recorded jingles for clients including MacDonald’s, Shell Oil, A&W, and Proctor & Gamble and has appeared on TV in MacGyver, The Commish, The Amy Fisher Story, The Black Stallion (co-starring with Mickey Rooney) and Fly By Night.
Both “Billy” and “Elton” will play solo sets and then perform together on back-to-back grand pianos creating a stunning tribute to these musical icons.
[Watch the video for the show](https://youtu.be/bq-CrAYQMw0)
For details on other Silver City Days events please visit www.silvercitydays.com.
Brought to you by the City of Trail and the Trail & District Arts Council. Licensed Event. Two sets with an intermission.
COVID Protocols- Workshop & show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and events can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Family Day at Trail Silver City Days
2023-05-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Gyro Park, 1090 Charles Lakes Drive, Trail, British Columbia, Canada
Get out your sunscreen, wear a hat, and bring the whole family down to sunny Gyro Park from noon until 3 pm for Family Day at Trail Silver City Days as we celebrate Mother’s Day with three hours of fun!
Kicking off the event with music for the whole family to dance to is DJ Bass Cat.
Followed by mini circus shows and workshops from Circus West. Performances are at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. Plus, try your hand at a choice of circus tools through guided workshops at noon and 1:15 pm.
Still looking for the right present for your Mom? Kids can join us at the Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts tent run by the VISAC Art Gallery. Come and make a gift for someone special in your life. Experiment with watercolour paints and stamps to create the perfect springtime bookmark!
Wander the Park and visit the Living Statue Garden where beautiful wearable art comes to life. Wait and watch to see our statues come to life when you least expect it.
Handing out flowers for Mother’s Day will be our friends from RE/MAX All Pro Realty in Trail!
Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre Society (FAIR) will be hosting a play area for kids with their obstacle course type layout with large toys for smaller children.
Continuing the tradition of great food at Silver City Days, Family Day will have snacks from freeze-dried candy to the Royal Theatre’s popcorn and Rotary Caramel Corn. For something more substantial taste Kiwanis burgers and hotdogs and Ticca Tikka’s Indo-Italian food. Plus ice-cream and Kootenay Cannoli’s Italian pastries for dessert for you to enjoy!
Keep checking back for more details!! Happening rain or shine!
Thanks to all our sponsors.
All of Family Day is organized by the Trail & District Arts Council in partnership with the City of Trail. Family Day is part of Silver City Days, Trail’s annual multi-day festival celebrating Trail’s traditions, culture and food.

STEPS Showcase of Talent 2023
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:30
STEPS Dance Centre’s STEP It Up Dance Team
presents
Showcase of Talent 2023 featuring the STEP IT UP Dance Team & Guests
Wednesday, May 17th at 7PM at The Bailey Theatre
The show will feature all of the dancer’s solos, duos, and trios from the year, as well as their Performance Groups, and some of the group dances also!
Entry by donation at the door on show night.
STEP It Up Dance Team will be operating a concession with snacks. All proceeds to the STEP It Up Dance Team.
If you are looking for tickets for STEPS Dance Centre Stairway to Entertainment Year End show, please return to our ticket page and scroll down to the Stairway to Entertainment shows taking place on May 28th.
COVID Protocols
.Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
.Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
.Proof of vaccination is no longer required. We will not be checking vaccine passports at the door for this show.
.COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.

Andrea Superstein: OH MOTHER
2023-05-18 19:30 - 21:30
TDAC’s Jazz at The Griff Series presents Andrea Superstein performing OH MOTHER on Thursday, May 18, 2023 @ 7:30pm in The Bailey Theatre.
Single tickets are $25. Or buy a 6-show Jazz at the Griff Series pass for $107. Passes available only by visiting or calling the box office 250-368-9669.
Andrea Superstein is one of the most versatile vocalists in Canadian music today. Dubbed as “redefining jazz” by the Vancouver Province, her debut performance at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival earned her a nomination for a Galaxie Rising Star award and launched her squarely into the limelight. Her musical stylings exemplify powerful vocals, evoking the gentle and the strong, the light and the dark, often in the same song, luring us in deeper with killer improvisational instincts and exceptional storytelling.
Superstein has graced multiple official Spotify playlists, notably #4 on Vocal Jazz, just ahead of Norah Jones, received a 5-star review in BBC Music Magazine, and is a crowd favourite on the touring scene performing at numerous well-known jazz venues and festivals in North America.
OH MOTHER is a multimedia tour de force inspired by real life stories of motherhood. Meticulously arranged, each song beautifully and poignantly evokes a mother’s deep and divergent emotional experience with a truth and sincerity that’s often lacking in today’s music. Layers of rich textures, powerful vocals, and heartfelt imagery in breathtaking videos, enable Superstein to reach new artistic heights. While it focuses on the parental experience, this free-spirited musical experience is for everyone.
Watch the trailer for the show at https://youtu.be/zo7Iy0FbQ8w.

“She’s a genuine original.” – BBC Music Magazine
“Vocal jazz delight. Oozing of swing. Laid back, dark, emotional. Just Super.” – Adore Jazz
“If you thought no vocalist could bring anything new to a classic, think again.” – The Whole Note
“Redefining what it means to sing jazz” – THE VANCOUVER PROVINCE
Learn more about Andrea at https://www.andreasuperstein.com.
Licensed Event. Seats for Andrea Superstein’s performance in The Bailey Theatre are assigned seating. Single tickets for Jazz at the Griff shows can be purchased online at tickets.trail-arts.com or by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail. Jazz at The Griff Series Passes can ONLY be purchased by visiting or phone our box office 250-368-9669.
On-line ticket sales end 90 minutes before show time (6:00 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
TRIOLOGY: Thursday September 22 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – A supergroup of award-winning Canadian jazz musicians including Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano and Bill Coon on guitar, fashioned after the great early jazz trios of Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson. They will perform wonderful impromptu arrangements of classic standards and original tunes.
FRACTAL JAZZ -Thursday November 17 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – Fractal Jazz is a Kootenay-based instrumental jazz group playing standards, ballads, cookin’ bebop tunes and original compositions. With influences spanning multiple jazz styles, the band guarantees a unique musical experience with every performance. The band includes Daralyn Fox (trumpet), Mike Rud (guitar), Doug Stephenson (bass), and Steven Parish (drums).
RICK LINGARD QUARTET- Thursday January 12 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – The Rick Lingard Quartet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
LAURA LANDSBERG QUINTET – Thursday February 9 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – “Come Fly with Me” as Laura and her group of world-class musicians offer up an evening of music from the great American songbook to re-imagined versions of contemporary songs, focusing on destinations worldwide. Laura’s vocal versatility will be supported by David Restivo on piano, Paul Landsberg on guitar, Rob Fahie on bass, and Steven Parish on drums.
MELODY DIACHUN QUARTET – Thursday March 16 at 7:30 pm in The Griff – Melody Diachun is a JUNO and National Jazz Award nominated vocalist and songwriter with her own sound, style, and approach to creating new music. Joining her in The Melody Diachun Quartet are award-winning pianist and composer David Restivo, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer Doug Stephenson, and celebrated drummer Tony Ferraro.
ANDREA SUPERSTEIN: OH MOTHER – Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre – Andrea Superstein’s new show, OH MOTHER, is a multimedia tour de force inspired by real life stories of motherhood. Andrea’s powerful vocals are accompanied by breathtaking videos with heartfelt imagery.
The Jazz at the Griff series is made possible thanks to funding from McEwan Law, BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
COVID Protocols– Show dates, times and conditions may be subject to change as mandated by Provincial Health Orders and subject to the COVID climate. At this time, masks are recommended but not required. We are not required to ask for proof of vaccination and shows can operate at 100% capacity. Patrons will be notified by email of any changes in our COVID protocols.

Livestream! Stairway to Entertainment 2023
2023-05-28 12:45 - 14:45
STEPS Dance Centre presents
Livestream! Stairway to Entertainment 2023
Sunday May 28th at 1 pm and 6 pm (2 shows) – Livestream access begins at 12:45 and 5:45 pm.
Tickets $17 per viewing screen per show.
Streaming Live from The Bailey Theatre and into the comfort of your home! We recommend that you log in 15 minutes before show time. Instructions for accessing the Livestream are posted at the bottom of this page. Livestream tickets can be purchased until 30 minutes AFTER show start time. Our staff will be available for technical support from 1 hour before showtime until the end of intermission. Call 250-368-9669 if you need assistance.
Looking for tickets for the in-person theatre show? Return to The Bailey home page to purchase tickets.
Please join us for Steps Dance Centre’s 32nd year-end recital! Our dancers have been working hard since September learning new steps, and getting their dances ready to share with you. Our dancers are eager to hit the stage and do what they love most – dance! Each show will run approximately 2 hours long, with a 15 minute intermission.
The 1pm show will consist mainly of our younger dancers, ages 3-7, while the 6pm show will showcase our dancers ages 8+. Both shows will include dances by our performance and competitive groups, as well.
Join us, enjoy the art of dance, and show your support for our incredibly talented local youth!
How to Access the Livestream Show:
1. Go to the Bailey Theatre’s ticketing website tickets.trail-arts.com
2. Click on ‘log in’ located in the upper right corner of the page
3. Log in by entering your user name and password. Your user name is your email address. If you don’t remember your password or have never set up a password, click the password reset button. You will receive a password reset email from our system that will allow you to reset your password. This can take up to 30 minutes. You can also call us at the box office and we will send you a password reset email.
4. Click on the ‘Tickets for Upcoming Performances” box under the My Patron Services column. A new page will open with a list of your shows.
5. Find your Livestream show and click on the WATCH button.
6. This will take you to a black ‘screen’ . If the show hasn’t started, you will see a stripe in the middle of the screen and a ‘starting soon’ message. About fifteen minutes prior to show time, the screen will change to a slide show.
7. At show time, the performance will begin and the livestream will start automatically.
8. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Can’t see the Show? If The Bailey theatre is experiencing technical difficulties, we will send you an email immediately with information on what to expect next. We will send you another email when we have resolved the issue and the show has commenced.
If you have NOT received a ‘techncial difficulties’ email from us and you are still not able to see the show, call us at the Box Office 250-368-9669 or email us at info@trail-arts.com.

Stairway to Entertainment 2023
2023-05-28 13:00 - 15:00
STEPS Dance Centre presents
Stairway to Entertainment 2023
Sunday May 28th at 1 pm and 6 pm
Reserved Seating.
Please join us for Steps Dance Centre’s 32nd year-end recital! Our dancers have been working hard since September learning new steps, and getting their dances ready to share with you. Our dancers are eager to hit the stage and do what they love most – dance! Each show will run approximately 2 hours long, with an intermission.
The 1pm show will consist mainly of our younger dancers, ages 3-7, while the 6pm show will showcase our dancers ages 8+. Both shows will also include dances by our performance and competitive groups.
Come enjoy the art of dance, and show your support for some incredibly talented local youth!
There will be a 15 minutes intermission. Flowers, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase in the lobby. All proceeds to Step It Up dance program.
Adult/Student Admission$26.00 for one show
Adult/Student Admission $38.00 for both shows (cannot be purchased on-line – must be purchased through the box office)
Child Admission (12 and under) $16.50 for one show
Child Admission (12 and under) $27.50 for both shows (cannot be purchased on-line – must be purchased through the box office)
Children 2 and under who are sitting in a parent’s lap do not need a ticket. Dancers who want to join their parents in the audience for the remainder of a show must have a ticket.
This show is also being livestreamed from the theatre. Watch the show from the comfort of your home by purchasing a Livestream Ticket. Return to The Bailey Theatre home page to purchase tickets to the Livestream Show.
Tickets to this show can be picked up at our box office starting one hour before the show. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm. Box office opens 60 minutes before show time and theatre doors open 30 minutes before show time.
COVID Protocols
.Theatre Capacity is 100% (735 people) for this event.
.Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
.At this time, proof of vaccination is not required.
.COVID protocols are subject to change depending on the COVID Climate and BC Provincial Health Orders.
