Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 6 - Fall 2017 | Page 30

Coming this WINTER
FERNIE TREASURES &
CURIOSITIES
DECEMBER 1ST – MARCH 31ST
AT THE FERNIE MUSEUM
There is intrigue in the vaults of a
museum! The fascination of historic
objects is the foundation for museum
collections. On December 1st, join
the Fernie Museum for the launch of
‘Fernie Treasures and Curiosities’ - a
specially curated exhibition of 150
artifacts from the museum’s vaults of
almost 10,000 artifacts. Each item
will be hand selected by a member of
the community, who will reflect on the
importance of the object and share how
the objects, or their stories, are relevant
to their lives today. Free event, cash bar.
SUGARPLUM FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 2ND – 22ND AT
THE ARTS STATION & HISTORIC
DOWNTOWN
Returning for the second year, The
Sugarplum Festival celebrates the
whimsy and wonder of Christmas in one
of the snowiest towns in the Canadian
Rockies. The Nutcracker is a globally
beloved ballet and provides the theme
for the festival which includes a
screening of a performance by the
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ROH, live theatre, craft workshops
for children, and Carols by Candlelight
with hot chocolate to round out the
festival.
10TH REEL CANADIAN FILM
FESTIVAL & FERNIE MOUNTAIN
FILM FESTIVAL
JANUARY & FEBRUARY
January brings the 10th annual Reel
Canadian Film Festival; a celebration
of talent, diversity and excellence
within the Canadian Film Industry. In
February, the Fernie Mountain Film
Festival celebrates the best of global
filmmaking with a focus on mountain
cultures, fragile environments, and
the passion and perseverance of global
explorers.
GRIZ DAYs WINTER FESTIVAL
MARCH 2nd – 4th
Griz Days is Fernie’s annual winter
carnival with tons