Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 7 - Winter 2017 | Page 5

Don’t miss the CP Holiday Train, arriving at the Arts Station on December 11th at 5:15pm with a performance by Alan Doyle (singer from Canadian band Great Big Sea) and the Beautiful Band. See page 6 for more details. A Fernie Holiday Story on December 16th at 7:00pm is a special collaboration of stories and recollections of Christmas celebrations in Fernie, brought to you by Tunnel Theatre Group, featuring the joys and heartache of festivities in the mountains with plenty of laughs and a few songs for good cheer. Entry by Donation. GALLERY ART SHOW RECEPTIONS & CONCERT SERIES – ALL WINTER Gallery receptions are engaging opportunities to meet local artists, see their latest work and perhaps even take home a piece of local art. Free entrance, complimentary appetizers and cash bar. The Concert Series features internationally renowned artists on tour and includes an eclectic range of musical genres and styles from jazz and blues to world music and Canadian indie. See events calendar on page 20 for dates & titles, or go online at www.theartsstation.com At the Vogue Theatre on December 17th at 5:00pm, an encore screening of this year’s live performance of The Nutcracker by the Royal Ballet, a whimsical tale of mouse kingdoms, toys that come to life, magic, love, and revenge. Costumes encouraged! Free, arrive early to ensure your seat. The festival wraps up on December 22nd with a Holiday Lantern-Themed Craft for children followed by Caroling on the steps outside, with hot chocolate. 3:00pm & 5:30pm. All welcome. 601 1st Ave  |  250-423-4842 theartsstation.com 5