Trail & District Arts Council

Paul Brandt & Terri Clark
2023-11-15 19:00 - 21:15 (America/Vancouver)
Live Nation Canada
presents
Homecoming Tour ’23 – An Intimate Evening with Paul Brandt & Terri Clark
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm
The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday May 18th at 12 noon. Max. 6 tickets per person.
Two of Canada’s most dynamic country music artists and award-winning, chart-topping entertainers, Paul Brandt and Terri Clark will embark on the co-headlining “Homecoming ’23 Tour,” – an intimate acoustic tour set to travel across Canada this fall.
The multi-platinum selling Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, friends and accomplished performers known for their amazing live shows and vast number of hits will join each other on stage together for the first time in an intimate stripped back show, sharing the songs and stories that have shaped their illustrious careers.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening when it comes to Bailey Theatre November 15, 2023.
Please note: fog machine used.
VIP Meet & Greet Experience $303.50
VIP Hot Seat Package $170.50
Regular Admission $93.50
VIP MEET & GREET EXPERIENCE ~ only 100 available.
~One premium reserved seat in front rows XA to C (Gold Zone). See seating chart for exact location.
~Exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with Terri Clark and Paul Brandt
~An autographed Terri Clark and Paul Brandt tour poster
~VIP-exclusive gift item and laminate
~Pre-door merchandise shopping opportunity
~Dedicated entry with on-site host.
~By buying a VIP Package, the purchaser is providing consent to The Bailey Theatre to give their contact details, including email, to Live Nation. VIP packages are fulfilled by VIPNation. Please read the ‘How doe the VIP Pack Work?’ section at the bottom of the page. VIP packages only availabe for purchase until Nov 8th.
VIP HOT SEAT PACKAGE ~ only 75available
~ One premium reserved seat in front rows D- F (Green Zone). See seating chart for exact location.
~A Terri Clark and Paul Brandt tour poster
~VIP-exclusive gift item and laminate
~ Pre-door merchandise shopping opportunity
~Dedicated entry with on-site host.
~Package does not include artist participation (no meet & greet).
~By buying a VIP Package, the purchaser is providing consent to The Bailey Theatre to give their contact details, including email, to Live Nation. VIP packages are fulfilled by VIPNation. Please read the ‘How doe the VIP Pack Work?’ section at the bottom of the page. VIP packages only availabe for purchase until Nov 8th.
Theatre Building Doors at 6:00 pm. Theatre Doors a 6:30 pm. Performance at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday May 18th at 12 noon. Max. 6 tickets per person.
Trail Arts Council Patron Members can purchase early between12 noon and 10 pm on Wednesday May 17th. 2023-24 Patron Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on-line or by contacting our box office 250-368-9669 or visiting us at 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail. On-line membership purchases may take 12 hours to become active. Max. 6 tickets per Member. Wheelchair seating is available but can only be purchase through the box office 250-368-9669.
Tickets purchased on-line or by phone can be picked up at the box office on show day between 6:00 – 7:00 pm or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm. Our theatre is not able to accept electronic or print-at-home tickets.
How does the VIP Package work?
Thank you for purchasing a Terri Clark & Paul Brandt VIP Package. Package details and tour production subject to change without notice. Your merchandise items that are included in the package will be available for pickup at the venue the day of the show. All VIP tickets will be issued at the designated VIP check in location (or other designated location at the venue) prior to the show on the date of the event only. CHECK-IN LOCATION TIME INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED OUT BY VIP NATION (from touralert@vipnation.com) 3-5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE SHOW. If you have not received this 3days before the show please contact VIPNation immediately (info@vipnation.com). All packages are will-call only (ticket will be at VIP Nation check-in). All packages are NON-REFUNDABLE. All sales are final. You must bring a valid PHOTO ID matching the PURCHASER NAME on this order. Those who cannot present a photo ID matching the PURCHASER name on the order will be turned away. You may be required to sign a waiver release of liability. If you have any questions regarding the ticket portion of your purchase or have not received your confirmation email, please email The Bailey Theatre at info@trail-arts.com or call 250-368-9669. Terri Clark & Paul Brandt VIP Packages CANNOT BE RESOLD. All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold. Please check with the venue directly for any age restrictions. If you have ACCESSIBLE needs: please call or email our VIP package customer service representatives as soon as you have placed your order, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs based on availability. If you have any questions about VIP packages please email info@vipnation.com or call 888- 458- 8297.

Little Richard
2023-11-20 16:00 - 17:46
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA
Little Richard
at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Monday, November 20th @ 4 pm
Doors at 3:30 pm
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
“LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING” tells the story of the Black queer origins of rock n’ roll, through the story of the originator – Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive performance footage the film brings us into Richard’s complicated inner world, with all its contradictions. In interviews with family, musicians, and cutting-edge Black and queer scholars, the film reveals how Richard created the ultimate means of self-expression, while hiding much of his own identity. His music covered God, sex and rock n’ roll even as the world tried to put him in a box.
As director Lisa Cortés says, “Without Little Richard, would Lizzo exist? Would Lil Nas X? Would the Rolling Stones?…As Mick Jagger ruefully admits in the film, Little Richard did it first. First to wear mascara; first to strip his shirt off; first to play with gender norms.”
“Even if you’re not a fan of Little Richard going into this film, chances are you will be by the time it’s over.” – David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
“A long-overdue creation corrective that gives an outwardly revolutionary cultural icon his trailblazing due at the same time it grapples with the conflicted soul that rarely knew a lasting inner peace.” – Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
“Does an impressive job of reminding us how much generations of rock stars, from Tom Jones to Mick Jagger, Elton John and Prince, have owed to Little Richard, and how radical his presence was in a world not yet ready to pay for his talent.” – Mark Kermode, Observer (UK)
Director: Lisa Cortés / Cast: Mick Jagger, Niles Rodgers, Paul McCartney, Billy Porter, John Waters/ Country: USA/ Length: 1 hr 41 mins/ Language: English / Genre: Music Doc, LGBTQ2IA themes / Rating: PG
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
All films begin at 4:00 pm.
Tickets $12 at tickets.trail-arts.com or call the Box Office at 250-368-9669 Monday to Friday from 12-4 pm.
Only 143 tickets available for this screening.
If tickets are available, they will go on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the screening.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time.
The Monday Cinema series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit and proudly supported by Wellington Altus Private Wealth Management and MP Wealth Advisory.
Other films in the Fall Monday Cinema series are:
Oct 16 The Miracle Club – There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. A quietly feminist film that honors the invisible labor of women, the complexities of motherhood, and the belief that change is possible.
Oct 23: Something You Said Last Night – After being fired from her job, an aspiring mid-twentys trans woman and writer accompanies her Canadian-Italian family on vacation as she struggles to balance independence with the comfort of being taken care of.
Oct 30: Past Lives – Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are separated after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York to confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Nov 6: The Eight Mountains – An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, following the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno over four decades.
Nov 20: Little Richard: I Am Everything – Through a wealth of archive footage we see Richard’s complicated life story as interviews with family, musicians, and cutting-edge Black and queer scholars look at a career and life that pinballs between God, sex and rock n’ roll.
Nov 27: Blue Jean – Based around the passing of homophobic laws in Thatcher’s England the film looks at these issues from the viewpoint of a closeted lesbian who has to choose between her job as a teacher and her identity.
Dec 4 – TBA
Dec 11: The Lesson – When a young author takes a tutoring position at the estate of his idol, a legendary writer, he soon realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.

TEST EVENT
2023-11-21 16:00 - 17:00
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My TEST 2
2023-11-22 16:00 - 17:00
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DB TEST
2023-11-22 16:00 - 17:00
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Blue Jean
2023-11-27 16:00 - 17:46
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA
Blue Jean
at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Monday, November 27th @ 4 pm
Doors open at 3:30 pm
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
In 1988, a closeted teacher is pushed to the brink when a new student threatens to expose her sexuality.
Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government is about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyses a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.
Bridging times past with issues that are still current, Blue Jean resonates intellectually and emotionally thanks to thoughtful direction and authentic performances.
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
Director: Georgia Oakley / Cast: Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, Lucy Halliday / Country: UK / Length: 1 hr 37 mins / Language: English / Genre: Drama, History / Rating: PG.
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
All films begin at 4:00 pm.
Tickets $12 at tickets.trail-arts.com or call the Box Office at 250-368-9669 Monday to Friday from 12-4 pm.
Only 143 tickets are available for this screening.
If tickets are available, they will go on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the screening.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time.
The Monday Cinema series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit and proudly supported by Wellington Altus Private Wealth Management and MP Wealth Advisory.
Other films in the Fall Monday Cinema series are:
Oct 16 The Miracle Club – There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. A quietly feminist film that honors the invisible labor of women, the complexities of motherhood, and the belief that change is possible.
Oct 23: Something You Said Last Night – After being fired from her job, an aspiring mid-twentys trans woman and writer accompanies her Canadian-Italian family on vacation as she struggles to balance independence with the comfort of being taken care of.
Oct 30: Past Lives – Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are separated after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York to confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Nov 6: The Eight Mountains – An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, following the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno over four decades.
Nov 20: Little Richard: I Am Everything – Through a wealth of archive footage we see Richard’s complicated life story as interviews with family, musicians, and cutting-edge Black and queer scholars look at a career and life that pinballs between God, sex and rock n’ roll.
Nov 27: Blue Jean – Based around the passing of homophobic laws in Thatcher’s England the film looks at these issues from the viewpoint of a closeted lesbian who has to choose between her job as a teacher and her identity.
Dec 4 – TBA
Dec 11: The Lesson – When a young author takes a tutoring position at the estate of his idol, a legendary writer, he soon realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.

Rick Lingard Quintet
2023-11-30 19:30 - 21:30
Trail & District Arts Council’s Jazz at The Griff Series presents the Rick Lingard Quintet on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre. For this show Rick and his band will play an evening of Jon Hendricks songs (ala Lambert, Hendricks and Ross).
Single tickets are $22.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here.
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, David Restivo on piano, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
Previously the music director at Mt. Sentinel Secondary School for over twenty-five years, Rick Lingardnow owns and operates the Kootenay Music Academy (KMA) – a private music school offering a broad range of music instruction as well as recording arts. He was an instructor at the Selkirk College Contemporary Music and Technology Program and a member of many music festival organizations both locally and provincially. Rick’s past bands include No Excuse, The Atlantics, Playmor Junction Big Band, Hornography and What It Is. Rick has assembled orchestras and directed the music for: “Into the Woods”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Footloose”, “The Sound of Music”, “Fame”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Cabaret”, “Rock of Ages” and “The Fantastiks” among others.
Mike Rud is a Juno award-winning jazz guitarist and songwriter. He is also a music instructor at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC. As an instrumentalist, Mike has played alongside some of the greatest jazz musicians of the era like Peter Bernstein, Kenny Wheeler, Herb Ellis and Joey DeFrancesco. As a songwriter and arranger, Mike won the 2014 Juno Award for his album “Notes on Montreal”, a critically acclaimed musical portrait of the city.
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. 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.
Tony Ferraro is a diverse, musical drummer that is at home with all styles of music. After achieving Percussionist of the Year at Humber College in Toronto, his desire to immerse himself into many different genres has led his musical journey in a variety of directions. 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.
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.
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $110.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
Only 100 tickets available to Griff shows. All individual 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. Jazz Series passes are available ONLY by calling or visiting the Box Office.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Two 40 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door. Griff doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm.
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.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
James Brown and Dave Restivo – Thursday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Composer and guitarist James Brown returns to BC to present a series of concerts with the Juno award winning pianist Dave Restivo. The duo will interpret new and previously recorded compositions from Brown’s catalogue including music from their 2021 Koerner Hall premiere of the “Mosley Street Suite” and Brown’s 2022 release “Song Within the Story”. Guest artists are Rob Fahie on bass, and Joel Fountain on drums.
Rick Lingard Quintet – Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, award-winning pianist David Restivo, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
A Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 21, 7:30 pm
A lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and sing songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Melody Diachun Quartet – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 pm
A heartwarming evening of soulful melodies with Melody Diachun, a nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they will create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Itamar Erez Quartet – Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Fawn Fritzen Quartet – Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.

Les Filles Du Roi
2023-12-04 16:00 - 17:46
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA
Les Filles de Roi
at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Monday, December 4th @ 4 pm
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
Adapted from the award-winning musical by Corey Payette and Julie McIsaac, Les Filles du Roi (The King’s Daughters) tells the powerful story of a young girl, Kateri, and her brother Jean-Baptiste, whose lives are disrupted upon the arrival of les filles du roi in ‘New France’ (now Montreal) in 1665. They forge an unlikely relationship with the young fille Marie-Jean Lespérance – whose dream of a new life is more complicated than she could have imagined. Over the course of a year, Mohawk, French and English journeys collide, setting the stage for the Canada we know today.
This gorgeous award-winning musical in English, French and Kanien’Kéha (Mohawk) has its theatrical premiere on the stage in 2018 to glowing reviews. Critics called it “a work of monumental importance”, “heartfelt, ambitious and tremendously earnest”, “musically rich”, “a linguistic adventure”, and a “sumptuous reimagining of our history”.
A deeply moving and unique work, it’s a perfect vehicle that uncovers a perspective different from the one told by Settler culture, one that redefines the Canadian narrative. Now beautifully shot with Payette’s directorial panache, the work will have a broader reach for people to reimagine our history in more inclusive and accurate ways.
Filmmaker Biography:
Corey Payette is an interdisciplinary storyteller, writer, composer, producer, director in TV and film. He is a member of the Mattagami First Nations, with French Canadian and Irish ancestry, and lives on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
Known for his deeply moving, large-scale original musical creations, Payette’s work challenges the public’s notion of what musicals can be, inserting Indigenous perspectives and narratives into mainstream spaces, igniting conversations that inspire social change.
Payette’s work explores themes of colonization, Indigenous language revitalization, cultural healing, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and the complexity of historic and contemporary Indigenous experiences across music, theatre, and film. Payette’s deeply collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and community engaged creation process has been integral in shining a light on stories that have gone unheard for generations. In 2021, Payette received the inaugural BC Award for Reconciliation, created to honour those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia.
As a musical creator, Payette writes the music, lyrics, story, and directs his productions including his original stage musical “Children of God” (2017) and “Les Filles du Roi (The King’s Daughters)” written in English, French, and Kanien’kéha (Mohawk) with Julie McIsaac (2018).
He is the recipient of the John Hirsch Prize from the Canada Council, Fleck Fellowship from the Banff Centre, has won 3 Ovation Awards and 2 Jessie Awards for his writing and directing work. www.coreypayette.com
Director: Corey Payette / Cast: Kaitlyn Yott, Julie McIsaac, Raes Calvert, Chelsea Rose/ Country: Canada / Length: 1 hr 41 mins/ Language: French, English, Mohawk / Genre: Drama/Thriller / Rating: PG Some subtitles
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
All films begin at 4:00 pm.
Tickets $12 at tickets.trail-arts.com or call the Box Office at 250-368-9669 Monday to Friday from 12-4 pm.
Only 143 tickets available for this screening.
If tickets are available, they will go on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the screening.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time.
The Monday Cinema series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit and proudly supported by Wellington Altus Private Wealth Management and MP Wealth Advisory.
Other films in the Fall Monday Cinema series are:
Other films in the Fall Monday Cinema series are:
Oct 16 The Miracle Club – There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. A quietly feminist film that honors the invisible labor of women, the complexities of motherhood, and the belief that change is possible.
Oct 23: Something You Said Last Night – After being fired from her job, an aspiring mid-twentys trans woman and writer accompanies her Canadian-Italian family on vacation as she struggles to balance independence with the comfort of being taken care of.
Oct 30: Past Lives – Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are separated after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York to confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Nov 6: The Eight Mountains – An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, following the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno over four decades.
Nov 20: Little Richard: I Am Everything – Through a wealth of archive footage we see Richard’s complicated life story as interviews with family, musicians, and cutting-edge Black and queer scholars look at a career and life that pinballs between God, sex and rock n’ roll.
Nov 27: Blue Jean – Based around the passing of homophobic laws in Thatcher’s England the film looks at these issues from the viewpoint of a closeted lesbian who has to choose between her job as a teacher and her identity.
Dec 4 – TBA
Dec 11: The Lesson – When a young author takes a tutoring position at the estate of his idol, a legendary writer, he soon realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.

STEPS Dance: A Family Christmas
2023-12-08 18:00 - 20:00
STEPS Dance Centre presents
A Family Christmas
Friday, December 8th at 6PM at The Bailey Theatre
Start a family tradition and join STEPS Dance Centre for their annual Christmas performance that showcases the talented youth and adults of our community! An all-ages show that is the perfect event to add to your festive fun!
Adult $12.00 – Students and Children 12 and under $5.00
Building Doors open at 5 pm for audience members. Theatre Doors open at 5:30 PM and the show begins at 6 pm.
Two 45 minutes sets with a 15 minute intermission. Beverages and treats will be available. Concession by STEPS Dance Centre with all proceeds supporting STEPS.
Tickets purchased on-line or by phone can be picked up at the box office on show day between 5-6 pm or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm.
Reserved Seating. Licensed Event.

Rockin' Christmas
2023-12-09 19:30 - 22:00
Audrey’s Pants Productions
presents
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS with ‘Pretty for the People’
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Join ‘Pretty for the People’ & Guests for an all-ages musical evening of Christmas tunes.
‘Pretty for the People’ is a fistful of 5 talented friends who have quickly ramped up to the top of the music scene in the East Kootenays. Sarah, Graham, Janice, Mark and Ward bring years of rock wisdom to their shows. For this show, the band has focused on producing inspiring interpretations of traditional carols and Christmas hits from the 1980s to now, with unique mashups and rearrangements spanning metal to pop to jazz
Adults $30.00| Student with ID $25.00 | Child (Under 12) $15.00 | Seniors $25.00
Two hour show with 15 minute intermission.Tickets purchased on-line or by phone 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.
Reserved Seating. Licensed Event.

The Lesson
2023-12-11 16:00 - 17:46
Trail & District Arts Council’s MONDAY CINEMA
The Lesson
at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Monday, December 11th @ 4 pm
Doors open at 3:30 pm
$12/person – No assigned seating. Only 143 seats available.
THE LESSON
Liam (Daryl McCormack), an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair (Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant). But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène (Academy Award nominee Julie Delpy), and their son Bertie (Stephen McMillan) all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own. As the lines between master and protégé blur, class, ambition, and betrayal become a dangerous combination in this taut noir thriller.
“The Lesson is worth a watch as a tightly crafted film made by and for adults unafraid of some rhododendron metaphors and casual Tchaikovsky talk.” – Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
“Grant is magnificent as a cruel, past-his-prime genius burdened by terrible guilt over an earlier family tragedy, and Delpy — well, can any actor express so much with a single, withering look?” – Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
“Delicious betrayal.” – Caryn James, Hollywood Reporter
“Its slow creep is impressively paced, making this one of the most fun and fascinating movies of the year thus far.” – AWFJ.org, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Director: Alice Troughton / Cast: Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack / Country: / Length: / Language: / Genre: Drama/Thriller / Rating: PG (Coarse language; sexually suggestive scenes; violence)
Monday Cinema is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and screens at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
All films begin at 4:00 pm.
Tickets $12 at tickets.trail-arts.com or call the Box Office at 250-368-9669 Monday to Friday from 12-4 pm.
Only 143 tickets available for this screening.
If tickets are available, they will go on sale at the venue 30 minutes before the screening.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time.
The Monday Cinema series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit and proudly supported by Wellington Altus Private Wealth Management and MP Wealth Advisory.
Other films in the Fall Monday Cinema series are:
Oct 16 The Miracle Club – There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. A quietly feminist film that honors the invisible labor of women, the complexities of motherhood, and the belief that change is possible.
Oct 23: Something You Said Last Night – After being fired from her job, an aspiring mid-twentys trans woman and writer accompanies her Canadian-Italian family on vacation as she struggles to balance independence with the comfort of being taken care of.
Oct 30: Past Lives – Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are separated after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York to confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Nov 6: The Eight Mountains – An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, following the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno over four decades.
Nov 20: Little Richard: I Am Everything – Through a wealth of archive footage we see Richard’s complicated life story as interviews with family, musicians, and cutting-edge Black and queer scholars look at a career and life that pinballs between God, sex
and rock n’ roll.
Nov 27: Blue Jean – Based around the passing of homophobic laws in Thatcher’s England the film looks at these issues from the viewpoint of a closeted lesbian who has to choose between her job as a teacher and her identity.
Dec 4 – TBA
Dec 11: The Lesson – When a young author takes a tutoring position at the estate of his idol, a legendary writer, he soon realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution.

Rotary Carol Fest
2023-12-13 19:30
Rotary Club of Trail presents
Rotary Carol Fest!
at 7:30 PM at The Bailey Theatre
Admission by Donation at the Door – Proceeds to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund.
General Admission – no reserved seating.
Get into the festive spirit! Trail Rotary Club’s annual Carol Fest is back!
The carol concert is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Fund and features several local choirs including the St. Michael’s School Choir, Trail Harmony Choir, Kootenay Women’s Ensemble, Rossland Glee, the Salvation Army Choir AND the Trail Maple Leaf Band.
Doors open at 7:00. The Maple Leaf Band will play for the arriving audience starting at 7:15 pm and choir performances will begin at 7:30 pm. Join the Trail Maple Leaf Band in caroling in between choir performances.
Entry is by Donation at the door.
So many talented groups give freely of their time bringing their beautiful voices and talents to entertain and get us into the Christmas spirit. Join them for a lovely, heart-warming evening at The Bailey Theatre! See you there!
First set 60 min – Second set 50 minutes – 15 minute intermission. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Concession available during intermission – cash only.

A Jolly Holiday with Nadine & Erik
2023-12-21 19:30 - 21:30
Trail & District Arts Council’s Jazz at Griff Series presents
A Jolly Holiday with Nadine & Erik
Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show Jazz at the Griff Series pass for $110. Passes available only by visiting or calling the box office 250-368-9669.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here.
The Jazz at the Griff series brings you A Jolly Holiday with Nadine and Erik. Enjoy the jazz club vibe as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal with the band.
A Jolly Holiday is a lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and perform songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Erik Mortimer is a Grant MacEwan music grad and a student of jazz music who grew up in Rossland. He is a current member of “Off-Book: The Improvised Musical” with Rapid Fire. When he’s not operating sans score, he works as a composer, music director, and side musician and educator. He loves switching it up and has been privileged to work with some of Edmonton’s finest artists and theatre companies including the Citadel Theatre, Theatre Network, Teatro la Quindicina, Fort Edmonton Park, Plain Janes and Alberta Opera.
Nadine Tremblay has a degree in opera, a certificate in musical theatre (Canadian College of Performing Arts), and has written the music to 6 original musicals with Iron Mountain Theatre including ‘Company Jump’ and ‘Ski Bum: The Musical.’ More recently Nadine has co-written 3 full length albums with Rupert Keiller under the pen name ‘Sexton Blake.’ When she is not creating, Tremblay spends the rest of her time as Artistic Director of the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail and teaching musical theatre to children through Triple Threat Productions.
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $110. Only 100 tickets available to Griff shows. All individual 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. Jazz Series passes are available ONLY by calling or visiting the Box Office.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Two 40 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door. Griff doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm.
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.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
James Brown and Dave Restivo – Thursday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Composer and guitarist James Brown returns to BC to present a series of concerts with the Juno award winning pianist Dave Restivo. The duo will interpret new and previously recorded compositions from Brown’s catalogue including music from their 2021 Koerner Hall premiere of the “Mosley Street Suite” and Brown’s 2022 release “Song Within the Story”. Guest artists are Rob Fahie on bass, and Joel Fountain on drums.
Rick Lingard Quintet – Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, award-winning pianist David Restivo, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
A Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 21, 7:30 pm
A lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and sing songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Melody Diachun Quartet – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 pm
A heartwarming evening of soulful melodies with Melody Diachun, a nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they will create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Itamar Erez Quartet – Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Fawn Fritzen Quartet Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.

A Jolly Holiday: Nadine & Erik - Added Show
2023-12-22 19:30 - 21:15, 2023-12-23 19:30 - 21:15
Trail & District Arts Council’s Jazz at Griff Series presents
A Jolly Holiday with Nadine & Erik
ADDED DATE
Friday, December 22 & Saturday December 23rd – both shows at 7:30 pm
in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
Single tickets are $22.
**NEW Buy a 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
The Jazz at the Griff series brings you A Jolly Holiday with Nadine and Erik. Due to overwhelming demand, we have added a second AND third show! Enjoy the jazz club vibe as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal with the band.
A Jolly Holiday is a lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and perform songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more. Erik & Nadine will be support by Dale Green on bass & Ness Benamran on drums. Special vocal appearances by Lise Levesque and Juliana Marko.
Erik Mortimer is a Grant MacEwan music grad and a student of jazz music who grew up in Rossland. He is a current member of “Off-Book: The Improvised Musical” with Rapid Fire. When he’s not operating sans score, he works as a composer, music director, and side musician and educator. He loves switching it up and has been privileged to work with some of Edmonton’s finest artists and theatre companies including the Citadel Theatre, Theatre Network, Teatro la Quindicina, Fort Edmonton Park, Plain Janes and Alberta Opera.
Nadine Tremblay has a degree in opera, a certificate in musical theatre (Canadian College of Performing Arts), and has written the music to 6 original musicals with Iron Mountain Theatre including ‘Company Jump’ and ‘Ski Bum: The Musical.’ More recently Nadine has co-written 3 full length albums with Rupert Keiller under the pen name ‘Sexton Blake.’ When she is not creating, Tremblay spends the rest of her time as Artistic Director of the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail and teaching musical theatre to children through Triple Threat Productions.
Single tickets are $22. Only 100 tickets available to Griff shows. All individual 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.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Two 40 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door. Griff doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm.
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.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
Rick Lingard Quintet – Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, award-winning pianist David Restivo, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
A Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 21, 22 & 23rd at 7:30 pm
A lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and sing songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Melody Diachun Quartet – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 pm
A heartwarming evening of soulful melodies with Melody Diachun, a nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they will create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Itamar Erez Quartet – Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Fawn Fritzen Quartet Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.

PAT 2023-24 Control House
2023-12-29 19:30 - 21:30
Control House

Mariel Buckley Duo
2024-01-25 19:30 - 21:30
Blizzard Music Festival and Trail & District Arts Council present
Mariel Buckley Duo
at NEW VENUE! Now at the Rossland Miners Union Hall, Columbia Ave, Rossland BC
Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:30pm
This performance has been relocated to the Rosslad Miners Union Hall. Tickets now ONLY available through the Blizzard Fest website. Tickets can be purchased from Blizzardfest here https://blizzardmusicfest.tickit.ca/events/21911 Tickets are $35 plus taxes and fees.
Purchasing a Blizzard Music Fest Pass? Mariel Buckley’s performance is included in your Pass…no need to buy a separate ticket. Watch for Blizzard Music Fest passes to go on sale around Nov 1st through the Blizzard Music Fest website.
Trail & District Arts Council and Blizzard Music Festival present country/alt-folk singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley. Unapologetically genuine, wry, and soft-hearted, Mariel Buckley aims to find herself squarely on the fringes: singing and writing songs for the underdog.
Her candor and magnetic live shows have been charming listeners across North America since her debut LP, “Driving In The Dark” [2018]. With some impressive accolades on the way including Roots Artist of the Year (Western Canadian Music Awards, 2019), and taking home the grandprize of $100,000 from the year long Project Wild commercial radio artist contest.
Now, with her follow-up album “Everywhere I Used To Be” [2022], Buckley looks to turn country/folk music on its head. Delivered with Buckley’s signature crooning brand of angst-ridden alt-folk, anchored by the haunting whine of the pedal steel, and rounded out by heavy synth pads, the resulting collection is a driving, swooning, toe-tapping catharsis.
Working with producer Marcus Paquin (The Weather Station, The Barr Brothers, Arcade Fire, TheNational), Buckley made an intentional move towards decidedly pop/contemporary production while leaving the space necessary for the songs to speak. Her mysterious ambiguity around genre, traditional storytelling, and identity is what gives these new songs such an honest shine. Buckley continues to be a trailblazer, with a firm grip on the steering wheel and a destination in mind – we’re just happy to be along for the ride.
“Buckley offers touchstones to anyone who has felt the same frustrations and feelings of being a misfit, letting them know they’re not alone and that they too can find themselves.” – Fatea Records
“Buckley’s been fine tuning her vision for years now, and she deserves to be talked about in the same breath as the artists who inspire her.” – Exclaim! Magazine
Mariel Buckley’s show is part of the Blizzard Music Festival. Tickets to this show will be included in the Blizzard Music Festival Pass. If you intend to purchase a Blizzard Music Festival pass, you do not need to purchase tickets to Mariel Buckley performance through this website. Blizzard Fest passes will go on sale in November 2023. Blizzard Music Festival runs annually during the last weekend of January.
Mariel Buckley’s show is made possible thanks to funding from the 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.

Snowed In Comedy Tour 2024 (16+)
2024-01-31 19:30 - 21:45
Snowed In Comedy Tour (16+ Show)
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre
$56 Adults, $46 Seniors 65+, $35.00 Students with ID. Reserved Seating. Theatre Doors open at 7 pm.
Two 60 minute sets with 15 min intermission. Reserved Seating. Adult Language & Content – 16 years plus show, 18 years plus recommended. Licensed Event.
The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its fifteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still dominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year. The tour has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The tour has received numerous standing ovations.
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70 appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of Laughs”.
Erica Sigurdson
-70+ appearances on the Debaters,Winnipeg Comedy Festival,
Just for Laughs &
Halifax Comedy Festival
Pete Zedlacher
– 6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up.
Winner of Sirius XM's Top Comic.
8 appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival,
Halifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Dan Quinn
– Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs.
Opened for Rob Schneider & Russell Peters.
Best of Fest Moncton Comedy Festival.
TV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network
Paul Myrehaug
– Appearances on CBC’s the Debaters, Just For Laughs & Comedy Now on CTV.
$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winner.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday October 13th at 12 noon. Patron of the Arts Members can purchase early and get adult tickets at a special price of $46.00 starting at 12 noon on Tuesday March 7th. Special price ends at 12 noon on Friday October 13th. Patron of the Arts Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on-line or by contacting our box office 250-368-9669 or visiting us at 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail. On-line membership purchases may take 12 hours to become active.
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.

Janelle Fung & Marina Thibeault
2024-02-09 19:30 - 20:40
TDAC’s Classical Series presents
Janelle Fung & Marina Thibeault: Invisible Cities
Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room.
Single tickets are $30. Buy a 3 performance Classical Series pass for $72. Only 100 tickets available for Griff shows. NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all 2023-24 shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council (some exceptions apply) plus more benefits. More details here.
The Trail & District Arts Council presents Janelle Fung and Marina Thibeault: Invisible Cities performing classical pieces for piano and viola in The Griff at The Bailey Theatre on Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm as part of our Classical series.
Celebrated concert duo Marina Thibeault (viola) and Janelle Fung (piano) delight audiences across Canada, the United States, and Europe with their elegant, spellbinding performances and engaging presence.
Their program “Invisible Cities” includes:
Invisible Cities by British composer Charlotte Bray, one of the most esteemed and in-demand composers of her generation. Her music is exhilarating, inherently vivid, and richly expressive with lyrical intensity. She won an Ivor Novello Award in 2019 (Solo or Duo) for Invisible Cities, where fragments of melody form a connecting thread through the score, linking movements together. The work is inspired by the novel ‘Invisible Cities’ by Italo Calvino.
Sonata op.11 no:4 Fantaisieby Paul Hindemith, arguably THE composer for the viola. This sonata’s musical language has a rather unusual form, with a short introductory movement, a theme and variations, and a finale that interrupts the variation-sequence only to resume it later. It suggests the genre of fantasy-sonata cultivated by some of the Romantic composers.
i>The Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147 is the last composition by Dmitri Shostakovich. It was completed on July 5, 1975, weeks before his death. It is dedicated to Fyodor Druzhinin, violist of the Beethoven Quartet.
About the Artists:
Marina Thibeault is a 2023 JUNO Award winner for Classical Album of the year (Large Ensemble) for the album “Viola Borealis”.
Since being named Radio-Canada’s classical “Revelation” for 2016-2017, violist Marina Thibeault has become an accomplished soloist and chamber musician playing across genres. Marina’s many performance highlights include Berlioz’s Harold in Italy with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Orchestre Métropolitain in Montreal and the North American premiere of Peteris Vasks’s concerto with the Sinfonia Toronto. Marina’s first album, “Toquade” (2017), was nominated by the ADISQ and Prix Opus for Album of the Year.
Janelle Fung – Canadian pianist Janelle Fung is an avid chamber musician, and has appeared in concert with the Ying Quartet, New York Woodwind Quintet, Mark Fewer and Matt Haimovitz, and tours with Prairie Debut and Jeunesses Musicales du Canada. Her interest in opera has also led to collaborations with Nicole Cabell, Teresa Stratas, and William Warfield. Ms. Fung has won numerous national and international competitions, including the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, the Concours OSM-Standard Life, the Canadian Music Competition, and BC Touring Council “Artist of the Year” in 2014.
Learn more about Marina Thibeault at https://www.marinathibeault.com/en/.
Learn more about Janelle Fung at https://www.janellefung.com/.
General Admission. Doors at 7 pm and show at 7:30 pm. Licensed event. 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.
This performance is made possible thanks to funding from the 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.
Our Classical Series Includes:
Trio Fibonacci: The Giants of Minimalism Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm.
Discover a captivating body of works as Trio Fibonacci perform pieces that go straight to the heart of melody in The Giants of Minimalism. The highlight of this concert is Max Richter’s masterly recomposition of the “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi, which takes us to the convergence of past and present. Works by Glass, Nyman, Cohen, Radiohead, Eno and Einaudi complete this programme of spellbinding simplicity.
Jessica McMann Trio Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 pm (with afternoon tea service).
The Jessica McMann Trio is the instrumental musical project of Jessica McMann, an Alberta -based Cree (Cowessess, SK), multi-disciplinary artist. Jessica works with diverse musicians to share lesser-known repertoire based around themes of ecology, spirituality, and language recovery. A classically trained flutist her work fuses together traditional language and dance with her own contemporary experiences as an Indigenous woman and Two-Spirit person.
Janelle Fung and Marina Thibeault: Invisible Cities Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm.
Celebrated concert duo Marina Thibeault (viola) and Janelle Fung (piano) delight audiences across Canada, the United States, and Europe with their elegant, spellbinding performances and engaging presence. Their program “Invisible Cities” uses at its core British composer Charlotte Bray’s Ivor Novello Award-winning work “Invisible Cities”, along with Paul Hindemith Sonata op.11 no:4 Fantaisie and Dmitri Shostakovich The Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147.

The High Bar Gang
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:15
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents The High Bar Gang on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre.
Tickets – $30 Adult. Tickets 30 years and under $10.
Performing Arts Trail Series Pass – 6 shows for $164.00.
NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all 2023-24 shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council (some exceptions apply) plus more benefits. More details here.
The Trail & District Arts Council presents a unique take on old time bluegrass from The High Bar Gang at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
Some of the most accomplished, beloved musicians in BC have come together in the local supergroup The High Bar Gang. Vocal harmony is key to the band’s sound, and the blend of Shari Ulrich, Wendy Bird and Kirby Barber along with guitarist Barney Bentall and banjo player Dave Barber is simply stunning. Supported by Rob Becker on bass, and Colin Nairne on guitar and mandolin, the band’s repertoire stays firmly rooted in the golden age of bluegrass music with songs by the likes of Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and Del McCoury.
The band has two Juno Award nominated albums: “Lost and Undone: A Gospel Bluegrass Companion” and “Someday the Heart will Trouble the Mind”.
The High Bar Gang is:
Dave Barber- banjo, mandolin and guitar, vocals
Kirby Barber: vocals, guitar and bass
Rob Becker: bass
Barney Bentall: vocals and guitar
Wendy Bird: vocals, guitar
Colin Nairne: guitar, mandolin and vocals
Shari Ulrich: vocals, fiddle and mandolin
Learn more about The High Bar Gang at https://highbargang.com.
Two 45 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Reserved Seating. 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.
This performance is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd., Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, Tourism South Kootenay and media sponsor Bounce FM, as well as our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
2023-24 Performing Arts Trail Series includes:
Hey Viola! on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.
A musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero Viola Desmond using a live musical soundtrack of iconic songs from the 1930s to 1960s. Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos uses her extraordinary powerful and rich voice to explore the life of this incredible woman through stories and song. Tickets $30.
Casting Off by A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm.
Award-winning Australian circus group Casting Off throws away stereotypes as these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously. This joyful, witty, and family-friendly circus show is a refreshing and uplifting conversation between three generations. “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle”. Tickets $30.
The High Bar Gang on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
The Juno Award nominated BC supergroup uses stunning vocal harmonies for a unique take on old time bluegrass. The Band is – Dave Barber: banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals; Kirby Barber: vocals, guitar, bass; Rob Becker: bass; Barney Bentall: vocals, guitar; Wendy Bird: vocals, guitar; Colin Nairne: guitar, mandolin, vocals; Shari Ulrich: vocals, fiddle, mandolin. Tickets $30.
Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm.
A uniquely Canadian story of a young orphan whose imaginative spirit changes lives, Anne of Green Gables the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now a full-length ballet. Making the production even more special, a company of 16-20 dancers will be joined on stage by 8 local participants. Tickets $45.
The Wilds by WONDERHEADS on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
The moving and magical wordless award-winning show, about a man’s journey into The Wilds to find his wife and beloved tree, features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks and captivating puppetry to move its audiences to both laughter and tears. The show is Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson. Tickets $30.
Arts Club Theatre’s Made in Italy on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
A one-man, hilariously heartwarming show that celebrates family and food by weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes. A second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta, reinvents himself as a crooner and ladies’ man. Equal parts comedy, music, and heart.
Tickets $40.

Aaron Pritchett
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30
Invictus Entertainment Group presents
AARON PRITCHETT : Liquored Up Tour
with Guests Cory Mark & Matt Lang
The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
Premium Tickets $65.49 (Main Floor) – Regular Tickets $55.49 (Back & Balcony)
Tickets go on sale on October 27, 2023 at 10 am on-line at 12 noon at our box office. Maximum 8 tickets.
TDAC’s Patron Members can purchase early between 10am-10pmonly on Thursday Oct 26th. Maximum 6 tickets per purchase. Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on our website or by visiting or calling our box office 250-368-9669. Memberships may take up to 12 hours to become active.
A staple in the Canadian country music scene for nearly 25 years, Aaron Pritchett’s legacy continues to be unstoppable.His authentic desire to connect with his fans, whether it be onstage, via his digital platforms, in person or through his music, has sustained and grown a robust and loyal fanbase for decades. Artistically, Aaron continues to adapt, and evolve, while refusing to abandon the down home sincerity in his music that has been his trademark since his career inception.
Pritchett has charted anthems like his #1 single ‘Better When I Do,’ ‘Dirt Road In ‘Em,’ ‘Let’s Get Rowdy,’ ‘Hold My Beer,’ and has also appealed to the softer side with powerful hits like “Done You Wrong,” and his top 5 smash – “When A Momma’s Boy Meets A Daddy’s Girl.” A multiple GOLD-Certified recording artist, with CCMA Awards and JUNO nominations to his credit, Pritchett also holds a record for most BCCMA Award wins.
2023 brings a new era for Pritchett, who has just released the first single Liquored Up from his forthcoming album, set for release in early 2024 alongside the national Canadian tour.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 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.
Reserved Seating. Licensed Event.

Melody Diachun Quartet
2024-02-15 19:30 - 21:15
Trail & District Arts Council’s Jazz Series presents the Melody Diachun Quartet on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre.
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show Jazz at the Griff Series pass for $110. Passes available only by visiting or calling the box office 250-368-9669.
**NEW Buy a 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
The Jazz at the Griff series 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 with the band. Secure your tickets in advance as this concert is expected to be in high demand and sell out quickly. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this musical celebration!
Step into the world of musical brilliance with Melody Diachun, a distinguished nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the esteemed 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Melody and her band will perform a heartwarming evening of soulful melodies. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they’ll create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Born in Montreal and raised in Nova Scotia, Melody Diachun 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.
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.
Jill McKenna is a multi-instrumentalist with a particular love of collaboration and improvisation in jazz, folk and alternative sounds. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, McKenna then lived in New York City studying jazz performance on the upright bass at the New School. McKenna is often found playing alongside a variety of artists, including on NPR’s Tiny Desk with dodie, on the road with Maddie Storvold, or with various artists in and around the Kootenays. McKenna is currently based out of Nelson, BC and is the founder of Marivon, a truly eclectic group of international recording musicians, who have joined forces to make music surpassing geography and genres.
Joel Fountain is a very busy freelance musician residing in Vancouver. Career highlights include performing in Russia with trumpet virtuoso & ‘Order of Canada’ recipient Jens Lindemann; performing concerts with Canadian Jazz sensation Laila Biali; touring the world with jazz trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson as part of his ‘Big Bop Nouveau band’; playing in the Grammy nominated jazz big band the “One O’clock Lab band”. Joel has produced and recorded multiple albums, including producing Juno nominated Adam Robert Thomas’s 2018 self-titled solo album. In 2011 Joel released his own solo album entitled “Lindsays’s Song” of all original music where he played drums, keyboards, and sang.
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $110. Only 100 tickets available to Griff shows. All individual 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. Jazz Series passes are available ONLY by calling or visiting the Box Office.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Two 40 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door. Griff doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm.
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.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
James Brown and Dave Restivo – Thursday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Composer and guitarist James Brown returns to BC to present a series of concerts with the Juno award winning pianist Dave Restivo. The duo will interpret new and previously recorded compositions from Brown’s catalogue including music from their 2021 Koerner Hall premiere of the “Mosley Street Suite” and Brown’s 2022 release “Song Within the Story”. Guest artists are Rob Fahie on bass, and Joel Fountain on drums.
Rick Lingard Quintet – Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, award-winning pianist David Restivo, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
A Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 21, 7:30 pm
A lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and sing songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Melody Diachun Quartet – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 pm
A heartwarming evening of soulful melodies with Melody Diachun, a nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they will create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Itamar Erez Quartet – Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Fawn Fritzen Quartet Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.

iLumiDance: Rainbow Dance Theatre
2024-02-18 15:00 - 16:00
Trail Arts Council’s TECK Family Series 2023-24 presents
iLumiDance: Rainbow Dance Theatre
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3 pm in The Bailey Theatre
Tickets $15. Purchase a ticket to both Family Shows (iLumidance & Buzz Brass) for $20 – available only through our Box Office 250-368-9669.
**NEW – Become a Patron Member for just $25 and save 20% on shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council including shows in our Performing Arts Trail Series, Jazz Series, Classical Series and Family Series (some exceptions apply). Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership here https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
The Trail & District Arts Council presents iLumiDance by Rainbow Dance Theatre, a captivating dancing light show on Sunday, February 18 at 3:00 pm in The Bailey Theatre.
In this interactive performance, eight dancers from Rainbow Dance Theatre perform three pieces featuring electronic costumes, props, and puppets using light wire tech that enchants children and gets them excited about technology.Dancers and puppets are illuminated so that they appear to be immersed in an undersea world where creatures float, swim, and dance through the dark water. Or where gigantic colorful insects and butterflies fly around the dancers on the darkened stage.
The show is full of constant visual surprises and athletic virtuosic dancing to delight audiences young and adult alike. Rainbow Dance Theatre creates a world where you are transported into a reality where humans morph into animals, flowers grow to amazing proportions and defy gravity, and serpents and owls disembody and reassemble.
Utilizing electro-luminescent (EL) wire, fiber optic fabric, black light and other special effects, iLumiDance delights audiences with its magic and humor. A tour-de-force of virtuosic dancing and cutting-edge technology.
Watch the trailer https://vimeo.com/111075041.
“Deeply satisfying…..combines artful stagecraft with physical prowess…in intricate, balance-shifting acrobatic maneuvers.” Seattle Times
“…a pullout-the-stops celebration of … dancing that pays homage to world-dance and -music influences” – Honolulu Advertiser
“…an exotic feast for the senses” – Spokane Spokesman Review.
60-minute show. No intermission. Reserved Seating. Single 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. Theatre doors open 30 minutes before the show.
The other show in the series is Buzz Brass – The Pen of Perilous Pitfalls. A dynamic classical and jazz score tells the story of Alexandra, a young teenage girl who doesn’t appear to be of the stuff heroes are made of. Following an unusual start to her day, Alex is handed a magic pen that allows her to adventure in imaginary worlds. The story is told through music that carries you from Camelot’s Arthurian legends to Sherlock Holmes’ investigations, then transports you to a ship out of The Pirates of the Caribbean, before you board a spacecraft out of Star Wars and enter the fantastical worlds of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and James Bond.
iLumiDance: Rainbow Dance Theatre is made possible thanks to funding from Teck Trail Operations, the 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.

Anne of Green Gables -The Ballet®
2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:20
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents
Ballet Jörgen’s
Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet®Tuesday, February 27th at7:00 pm
at The Bailey Theatre
Tickets – $45 Adult. Performing Arts Trail Series Pass – 6 shows for $164.00
Tickets 30 years and under -$20
NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council. More details to come!
The creation of Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® is monumental for Canada’s Ballet Jörgen as it is the first time the story has been authorized for creation as a full-length ballet. Making the production even more special, a company of 16-20 dancers will be joined on stage by 8 local dancers.
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Although written for all ages, it is cherished by many children. Anne Shirley, a young orphan from the fictional community of Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia (based upon the real community of New London, Prince Edward Island), has spent a childhood living in strangers’ homes and orphanages. Anne is mistakenly sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings in their fifties and sixties, who were expecting to adopt a boy to help Matthew run their farm at Green Gables, in the fictional town of Avonlea.
Anne is highly imaginative, eager to please and quite dramatic, but dislikes her appearance, despising her red hair and pale, thin frame. And, at first, stern and sharp Marilla wants to return Anne to the orphanage, but after much consideration, along with Matthew’s strong liking of Anne, she decides to let her stay.
Anne takes much joy in life and adapts quickly, thriving in the close-knit farming village. With her wild imagination and talkativeness Anne soon brightens up Green Gables.
Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet®
Based on Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™.Original Choreography by Bengt Jörgen, C.M. Music composed by Norman Campbell.Ballet Score Arranged by Alexander Levkovich. Set & Costume Design by Sue LePage. Original Lighting Design Rebecca Picherack.
2 hours 20 minutes including a 20 minute intermission. Reserved Seating. All tickets available online at thebailey.ca, by phone at 250-368-9669, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave., Trail.
This creation is made possible through the assistance of the heirs of Lucy Maud Montgomery. A full-sized symphonic ballet score will be created as an extended orchestration of the Anne of Green Gables – The Musical™ made possible through a partnership with Avonlea Productions Ltd. and Erinsharn Productions Ltd
Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® and other indicia of Anne are trademarks and Canadian official marks of the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, used under licence by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen.
Photos by Cylla von Tiedemann.
This show is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors Best Western Columbia River, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd and Tourism South Kootenay and our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
2023-24 Performing Arts Trail Series includes:
Hey Viola! on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.
A musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero Viola Desmond using a live musical soundtrack of iconic songs from the 1930s to 1960s. Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos uses her extraordinary powerful and rich voice to explore the life of this incredible woman through stories and song. Tickets $30.
Casting Off
by A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm.
Award-winning Australian circus group Casting Off throws away stereotypes as these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously. This joyful, witty, and family-friendly circus show is a refreshing and uplifting conversation between three generations. “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle”. Tickets $30.
The High Bar Gangon Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
The Juno Award nominated BC supergroup uses stunning vocal harmonies for a unique take on old time bluegrass. The Band is – Dave Barber: banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals; Kirby Barber: vocals, guitar, bass; Rob Becker: bass; Barney Bentall: vocals, guitar; Wendy Bird: vocals, guitar; Colin Nairne: guitar, mandolin, vocals; Shari Ulrich: vocals, fiddle, mandolin. Tickets $30.
Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet®on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm.
A uniquely Canadian story of a young orphan whose imaginative spirit changes lives, Anne of Green Gables the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now a full-length ballet. Making the production even more special, a company of 16-20 dancers will be joined on stage by 8 local participants. Tickets $45.
The Wilds by WONDERHEADSon Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
The moving and magical wordless award-winning show, about a man’s journey into The Wilds to find his wife and beloved tree, features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks and captivating puppetry to move its audiences to both laughter and tears. The show is Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson. Tickets $30.
Arts Club Theatre’s Made in Italyon Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
A one-man, hilariously heartwarming show that celebrates family and food by weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes. A second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta, reinvents himself as a crooner and ladies’ man. Equal parts comedy, music, and heart. Tickets $40.

Alan Doyle: Welcome Home Tour
2024-02-28 20:00 - 22:00
Live Nation presents
ALAN DOYLE: Welcome Home Tour
with special guest Adam Baldwin
Wednesday February 28th at 8:00 pm at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
All tickets $66.50 – Reserved Seating. Tickets go on sale at 10 am on Nov 10th.
Trail Arts Council Patron Members can purchase early between at 10 am – 10 pm on Thursday Nov 9. Patron memberships are $25 and can be purchased on our ticketing website or by calling our box office 250-368-9669. Please allow 12 hours for membership status to be updated.
Alan Doyle— actor, producer, best-selling author, and best-known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved Great Big Sea these past 20+ years— hardly needs an introduction. With five solo albums under his belt, Doyle has been touring the world with his ace six-piece band for the last decade.
In late 2014, Doyle released his best-selling memoir ‘Where I Belong’, followed by ‘A Newfoundlander In Canada’ released in October 2017, and ‘All Together’ now released in November 2020. Amidst these projects, Doyle found time to write music for and appear on CBC’s Republic of Doyle, guest on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries, a role in 2014’s Winter’s Tale and 2010’s Robin Hood. With his 2022 live album “Here, Tonight” and a recent JUNO nominaon for his 2021 album “Back to the Harbour”, Doyle chalks up a lot of where he is right now to luck. “I’m the luckiest guy I’ve ever even heard of,” he says. “This was all I ever wanted, a life in the music business, singing concerts.”
Doyle hails from Petty Harbour, NL, and formed Great Big Sea in 1993 with Sean McCann, Bob Halle, and Darrell Power, in which they fused traditional Newfoundland music with their own pop sensibilities. Their nine albums, double-disc hits retrospective, and two DVD releases have all been declared Gold or Platinum and have sold a combined 1.2 million copies in Canada.
Reserved seating. Wheelchair seating is available but can only be purchased through the box office 250-368-9669. Licensed event. Building Doors at 7 pm. Theatre Doors a 7:300 pm. Performance at 8 pm.
This venue does not issue print-at-home or electronic tickets. Your paper tickets can be picked up at the box office in the hour before show time, or in advance at The Bailey Theatre box office Mon-Friday from 12 noon – 4 pm.

The Wilds
2024-03-05 19:30 - 20:30
TDAC’s Performing Arts Trail Series presents WONDERHEADS performance of The Wilds on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm at The Bailey Theatre
Tickets – $30 Adult. Tickets 30 years and under -$10/show.
Performing Arts Trail Series Pass – 6 shows for $164.00.
NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all 2023-24 shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council (some exceptions apply) plus more benefits. More details here.
The Trail & District Arts Council presents the moving and magical The Wilds from award-winning masked physical theatre company WONDERHEADS at The Bailey Theatre on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
Love knows no bounds. When Wendell discovers that both his wife and their beloved tree have vanished from the backyard, his love gives him the strength to venture into The Wilds and face its mysteries to bring them home. Charming and profoundly moving, this wordless award-winning show features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks along with captivating puppetry and moves its audiences to both laughter and tears.
WONDERHEADS’ work has been described as living animation; their masks come to life in a way that must be seen to be believed, and their stories reach profound, funny and heartwarming depths that you wouldn’t think possible of masks and puppets.Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson in this fantastical love story about a missing wife, a rogue tree and a journey into a mysterious forest.
***Made for adults by kids at heart, this show is a little dark and a little light. Recommended for a general audience (ages 8+).
Watch the trailer at https://vimeo.com/289582356.
5 stars “Captivating and magical…A profoundly moving story of love, loss and hope.” – CBC
5 stars “Nothing short of exceptional.” – Winnipeg Free Press
5 stars “There aren’t enough adjectives to describe this astounding production.”- Vue Weekly
WONDERHEADS is a physical theatre company from Victoria specializing in mask performance and visual storytelling. Their work is performed in full-face mask, a wordless, whimsical form which has been described as “Utter magic” (CBC) and “Powerful, surprising and moving” (The Globe and Mail). The co-founding ‘heads’ of WONDERHEADS are Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix, who came together in 2009 and who have toured to festivals and performing arts centres throughout Canada and the United States. In stories that are at turns hilarious and heartwarming, WONDERHEADS make it their business to step beyond words and ignite the imaginations and hearts of their every audience member.
Learn more about Wonderheads at https://www.wonderheads.com
60 min – no intermission with a Q & A After the show. Reserved Seating. 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.
WARNING: this show uses a haze machine and occasional flashing lights.
This performance is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd., Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, Tourism South Kootenay and media sponsor Bounce FM, as well as our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
2023-24 Performing Arts Trail Series includes:Hey Viola! on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.
A musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero Viola Desmond using a live musical soundtrack of iconic songs from the 1930s to 1960s. Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos uses her extraordinary powerful and rich voice to explore the life of this incredible woman through stories and song. Tickets $30.
Casting Off by A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm.
Award-winning Australian circus group Casting Off throws away stereotypes as these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously. This joyful, witty, and family-friendly circus show is a refreshing and uplifting conversation between three generations. “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle”. Tickets $30.
The High Bar Gang on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
The Juno Award nominated BC supergroup uses stunning vocal harmonies for a unique take on old time bluegrass. The Band is – Dave Barber: banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals; Kirby Barber: vocals, guitar, bass; Rob Becker: bass; Barney Bentall: vocals, guitar; Wendy Bird: vocals, guitar; Colin Nairne: guitar, mandolin, vocals; Shari Ulrich: vocals, fiddle, mandolin. Tickets $30.
Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm.
A uniquely Canadian story of a young orphan whose imaginative spirit changes lives, Anne of Green Gables the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now a full-length ballet. Making the production even more special, a company of 16-20 dancers will be joined on stage by 8 local participants. Tickets $45.
The Wilds by WONDERHEADS on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
The moving and magical wordless award-winning show, about a man’s journey into The Wilds to find his wife and beloved tree, features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks and captivating puppetry to move its audiences to both laughter and tears. The show is Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson. Tickets $30.
Arts Club Theatre’s Made in Italy on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
A one-man, hilariously heartwarming show that celebrates family and food by weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes. A second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta, reinvents himself as a crooner and ladies’ man. Equal parts comedy, music, and heart.
Tickets $40.

Julie Kim Live
2024-03-07 19:30 - 21:10
Trail and District Arts Council presents Julie Kim LIVE
with opening act Kate Belton at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC on Thursday March 7 at 7:30pm
Ticket $40 Adult | $10 for 19- 30 years (19+ event) | NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all 2023-24 shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council (some exceptions apply) plus more benefits. More details here.
Trail & District Arts Council presents the hilarious comedian and writer Julie Kim, with opening act comedian Kate Belton, on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 pm in The Bailey Theatre. Getting an early jump on International Women’s Day, Julie Kim performs her topical and very women centred comedy in this 19+ show that’s not for the faint hearted. Covering all the topics women know and love to hate, this show is funny for all genders! This is one for you, your Mom, your sister, your friends. Anyone who loves a good laugh and doesn’t cringe at jokes about women’s genitalia! It is 19+ show after all. So come celebrate International Women’s Day…the day before… well, they are comedians!
One of Canada’s top stand-up comedians Julie Kim recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). With a mission to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite people through laughter Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Montreal, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters. Julie’s online videos have amassed nearly 50 million views.
Julie is also a writer and producer, who received three nominations for writing and producing by the Canadian Academy in 2023. Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media. Julie will return in this capacity as Simu hosts the 2023 Juno Awards. She was also made the 2023 VIBE’s list of POWER 60: Inspiring Asian-Canadians of Influence. Other notable honorees included Lilly Singh, Andrew Phung, and Russell Peters.
Get a taste of Julie’s hilarious comedy at https://youtu.be/v5AUut5fNZc and https://youtu.be/6xY1rs4vgLo
Opening for Julie is born entertainer Kate Belton. Since she was a little girl, she’s been finding her place in this world through bringing laughter and lightness to the people around her. For her 25th birthday her mom signed her up for a stand-up comedy workshop and she’s been performing across the country ever since. Kate has been producing her own monthly comedy show in Kelowna since 2019, which became the Silly Sally Comedy Show in 2021 and has been a crowd favourite ever since. She also hosts the popular Cool Ranch Comedy show at Fernando’s, which brings in headlining comedians from all over Canada.
Kate has performed in Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs from Vancouver to Toronto and recorded her first album in Winnipeg in 2019 (available on Spotify). Career highlights for Kate include sharing the stage with Canadian Comedy legends Jon Dore, Nikki Payne and Sean Cullen at various comedy festivals. In October 2022, Kate was a featured comedian on CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud podcast hosted by Ali Hassan .
19 + event. 80 minutes plus intermission. Licensed event. Our Building opens 60 minues before show time. Theatre doors open 30 minutes before show time. Tickets can be picked up at the door on show day. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm until June 30th. Box office summer hours for July & August are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 12-4 pm.
$40 regular admission. $10 for those 30 yr & under. Patron Members $32 (20% Discount). 2023-24 Patron Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on-line or through the box office. 2023-24 Patron Member benefits include a 20% discount on one ticket to most Trail Arts Council presentations. Other benefits include early purchasing and discounts to select shows.
This show is made possible thanks to funding from the 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.

Itamar Erez Quartet
2024-03-14 19:30 - 21:30
Trail & District Arts Council’s Jazz Series presents
Itamar Erez Quartet
Thursday, March 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm in the Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre, Trail BC
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show Jazz at the Griff Series pass for $110. Passes available only by visiting or calling the box office 250-368-9669.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
The Jazz at the Griff series brings you theItamar Erez Quartet. Enjoy the jazz club vibe as you savour a glass of wine in a setting that is up close and personal with the band.
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Itamar has released 5 abums so far. Two with his quartet The Adama Ensemble’s “Desert Song” (2006) & “Hommage” (2010) and a duet collaboration with Yshai Afterman (percussion), and special guest Antonio Serrano (harmonica) called “New Dawn” (2013). His first solo album “Mi Alegria” was released in June 2019 and has received raving reviews, both nationally and internationally, including a nomination for the 2020 Instrumental Artist of the Year Award from the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His most recent album “May Song” was released in Oct 2022.
Itamar has performed throughout the world including at The Barbican Hall (London UK), Sydney Opera (Sydney, Australia), the Jerusalem Jazz Festival (Israel), Oman Opera House, The Megaron (Athens, Greece), Schauspiel Leipzig (Germany), Amsterdam Jewish Music Festival (Holland), the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall (NY), and others. As a composer, Itamar has written for various chamber ensembles and groups (such as the Sound Of Dragon Ensemble), as well as numerous pieces for the classical guitar. Compositions such as “Yahli’s Lullaby”, “Morning Song”, “Choro for Lulo” & “Choro Sentimental” are often played by concert guitarists in recitals.
Learn more at https://www.itamarerez.com/
“A showcase of stunning musicianship” – Vancouver Sun
“The music really catches fire…Erez stretches out, using his impressive instrumental technique to great effect…” – Songlines Magazine
Single tickets are $22. Or buy a 6-show series pass for Jazz at the Griff for only $110. Only 100 tickets available to Griff shows.
**NEW 2023-24 Patron Membership for $25 and get 20% OFF all Trail Arts Council presentations! More details here. https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/login?pass=0.
All individual 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. Jazz Series passes are available ONLY by calling or visiting the Box Office.
Licensed Event. Seats for all Griff performances are general admission. Two 45 minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. Groups of 4 can reserve a table by contacting the Box Office in advance.
On-line ticket sales end 3 hours before show time (4:30 pm). When available, tickets can be purchased at the door. Griff doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm.
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.
Shows in the Jazz at The Griff series include:
James Brown and Dave Restivo – Thursday, October 26, 7:30 pm
Composer and guitarist James Brown returns to BC to present a series of concerts with the Juno award winning pianist Dave Restivo. The duo will interpret new and previously recorded compositions from Brown’s catalogue including music from their 2021 Koerner Hall premiere of the “Mosley Street Suite” and Brown’s 2022 release “Song Within the Story”. Guest artists are Rob Fahie on bass, and Joel Fountain on drums.
Rick Lingard Quintet – Thursday, November 30, 7:30 pm
The Rick Lingard Quintet features Rick Lingard as lead vocalist and saxophonist, Juno award-winner Mike Rud on guitar, award-winning pianist David Restivo, Tony Ferraro on drums, and Doug Stephenson on bass. The band’s members have played with great artists both locally and internationally.
A Jolly Holiday – Thursday, December 21, 7:30 pm
A lively and uplifting set of jazz and show tunes with a sprinkle of Christmas dust on top. Take a journey with Erik Mortimer and Nadine Tremblay as this quartet play some piano solos and sing songs from 1940’s onward that are meant to entertain. Playing all covers, they will dazzle you with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Coco Love Alcorn, Ella, Bing and more.
Melody Diachun Quartet – Thursday, February 15, 7:30 pm
A heartwarming evening of soulful melodies with Melody Diachun, a nominee for Jazz Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Joining Melody are Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jill McKenna on acoustic bass, and Joel Fountain on drums. Together, they will create a captivating ambiance with a selection of love-themed songs, specially curated for those who understand the true essence of love.
Itamar Erez Quartet – Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer, guitarist, and pianist, who blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz, and the passion of flamenco, to create a unique sound. Erez received the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. The quartet also features John Nicholson (sax), Jeff Gammon (bass), and Kevin Romain (drums).
Fawn Fritzen Quartet Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Raised on folk, classical, and musical theatre, Fawn Fritzen embodies Canada’s diversity with her mixed cultural roots of Chinese, French, and German, singing in her three ancestral languages as well as English. Joining Fawn are pianist David Restivo, guitarist/bassist, Doug Stephenson, and drummer Tony Ferraro.

James & Jamesy: Easy as Pie
2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:45
James & Jamesy present Easy as Pie on Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm.
The Bailey Theatre in Trail.
Toronto Star’s “Must See” Critic’s Pick
A pie… A face… How hard can it be?
British Comedy darlings James & Jamesy attempt to conquer this classic of comedy. They fail.
Troubled, determined, and insatiably curious, the two dive into the depths of their psyche, mining memories for clues about what’s holding them back.
Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, “Easy as Pie” is uproarious fun.
“Easy as Pie is a showcase of the duo’s stunning mastery of physical comedy and their uncanny ability to marry their abilities to the exploration of psychological themes that are at once serious and hilarious. This is simply an amazing show. ” – Stage Door
James & Jamesy have been touring their unique style of British Comedy internationally since 2012. From humble beginnings, they burst into the international comedy scene earning awards and sold out houses in every city they toured. Growing in popularity, they sold out in the Edinburgh Fringe, performed a run Off Broadway, and are currently touring North America. For more information, go to the James & Jamesy website at https://www.jamesandjamesy.com.
Praise for James & Jamesy
3x LONDON IMPRESARIO AWARD
CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD
27x BEST-OF-FEST and CRITICS’ CHOICE
★★★★★ London Free Press
★★★★★ Theatre in London
Tickets:
Tier 1 Adult $48.50 | Tier 1 Student $38.50
Tier 2 Adult $38.50 | Tier 2 Student $28.50
Reserved Seating
**NEW! Patron of the Arts Members get early access to tickets to choose the best seats in the house starting at 12 noon on August 31, 2023. Memberships are $25 and can be purchased on-line under Memberships or by contacting our box office 250-368-9669 or visiting us at 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail. On-line membership purchases may take 12 hours to become active. If it is a holiday weekend it will take longer.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday September 5 at 12 noon.
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.

Arts Club Theatre - Made in Italy
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30
The Trail & District Arts Council presents a celebration of family, food, and music in Arts Club Theatre’s hilariously heartwarming musical Made in Italy at The Bailey Theatre on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
Made in Italy, by Farren Timoteo is an Arts Club Theatre Production based on The Western Canada Theatre production.
Tickets $40 Adult or buy a Performing Arts Trail Series Pass for all 6 shows for just $164.00 Tickets for those 30 years and under $20.
NEW – Purchase a 2023-24 Patron Membership $25 and get a 20% discount on all 2023-24 shows presented by Trail & District Arts Council (some exceptions apply) plus more benefits. More details here.
Meet Francesco Mantini, a second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta. Tired of living up to his traditional Italian-immigrant father’s expectations and the constant bullying from his Canadian peers, he takes inspiration from icons Rocky Balboa and John Travolta, and reinvents himself as Frank Martin: crooner and ladies’ man.
Weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes, this five-time Jessie Award-nominated show is equal parts comedy, music, and heart as father and son find themselves despite their differences. A one-man show that is as buoyant and bubbly as a glass of prosecco, Made in Italy is so delightful you won’t soon fuhgeddaboudit.
Mature theme and strong language.
“…the show is consistently funny…more physical routines than the Cirque du Soleil” —Vancouver Sun
“A coming-of-age musical that offers myriad laughs” —Surrey Now-Leader
“Full of big laughs and funny storytelling” —Stir
“Made in Italy” By Farren Timoteo. An Arts Club Theatre Production based on The Western Canada Theatre production.
Arts Club is one of the largest not-for-profit theatre companies in the country. Comprising three venues across Vancouver, the Arts Club welcomes more than a quarter million guests annually, tours provincially and nationally. Above all, the Arts Club is dedicated to the advancement of local artists telling stories from around the globe and, in particular, those of our region. The Arts Club was founded in 1964 and is currently led by Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and Executive Director Peter Cathie White.
Reserved Seating. 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.
This performance is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd., Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, Tourism South Kootenay and media sponsor Bounce FM, as well as our funders the BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, and the Government of Canada. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
2023-24 Performing Arts Trail Series includes:Hey Viola! on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.
A musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero Viola Desmond using a live musical soundtrack of iconic songs from the 1930s to 1960s. Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos uses her extraordinary powerful and rich voice to explore the life of this incredible woman through stories and song. Tickets $30.
Casting Off by A Good Catch on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm.
Award-winning Australian circus group Casting Off throws away stereotypes as these dynamic women tumble, talk, and balance precariously. This joyful, witty, and family-friendly circus show is a refreshing and uplifting conversation between three generations. “…a multi-faceted gem of a spectacle”. Tickets $30.
The High Bar Gang on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
The Juno Award nominated BC supergroup uses stunning vocal harmonies for a unique take on old time bluegrass. The Band is – Dave Barber: banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals; Kirby Barber: vocals, guitar, bass; Rob Becker: bass; Barney Bentall: vocals, guitar; Wendy Bird: vocals, guitar; Colin Nairne: guitar, mandolin, vocals; Shari Ulrich: vocals, fiddle, mandolin. Tickets $30.
Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet® on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm.
A uniquely Canadian story of a young orphan whose imaginative spirit changes lives, Anne of Green Gables the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery is now a full-length ballet. Making the production even more special, a company of 16-20 dancers will be joined on stage by 8 local participants. Tickets $45.
The Wilds by WONDERHEADS on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm.
The moving and magical wordless award-winning show, about a man’s journey into The Wilds to find his wife and beloved tree, features WONDERHEADS’ signature masks and captivating puppetry to move its audiences to both laughter and tears. The show is Pixar meets Miyazaki with a touch of Henson. Tickets $30.
Arts Club Theatre’s Made in Italy on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm.
A one-man, hilariously heartwarming show that celebrates family and food by weaving the electrifying music of the 1970s with classic Italian tunes. A second-generation Italian teen struggling to find his place in Jasper, Alberta, reinvents himself as a crooner and ladies’ man. Equal parts comedy, music, and heart.
Tickets $40.
