IN THE GALLERY IN DECEMBER & JANUARY:
FABRICS THROUGH HISTORY
Unravelling the Ancient Art of Spinning, Weaving, Knitting and Felting with textile artists from Fernie and the Kootenays. This new exhibit featuring the work of the Fernie Spinners and Weavers Guild will explore the origins and history of fabric arts.
Curated by local artist Laura Nelson, the exhibit explores a wide range of styles and illustrates the range of talent of guild members. Untangle the world of spinning, weaving, knitting, felting and discover new methods of upcycling and recycling textiles.
691 2nd Ave | 250-423-7016 ferniemuseum. com
EVENTS IN FERNIE THIS WINTER
Fernie’ s event calendar is typically packed with music, film, sporting events and unique outdoor entertainment all winter long. This winter will be different but check calendars to see details of events as they become available – whenever safely possible, limited events will go ahead. Here’ s a couple that are currently in the works:
13TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL REEL CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL January 25-31, 2021
An online version of the popular local event that you can enjoy from your home, rental unit or hotel room this winter, anywhere in BC or Alberta! Streaming from Fernie, the festival will include the latest Canadian films and shorts plus special features and unique Fernie content. Fernielovesfilm. ca
44TH ANNUAL GRIZ DAYS March 5-7, 2021
Fernie’ s biggest annual Festival will go ahead, but in a Covid-friendly manner. Being planned are a drive-by parade, streaming Extreme Griz Competition and Junior Griz Competition and more great entertainment in conjunction with local community organisations. Ferniegrizdays. com
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