Maria's Guidebook - Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Touring artists come to the Capitol Theatre in Nelson for live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary music, comedy and a variety of other performances. Capitol Theatre originally opened in 1927, and restored in 1988. Dress up for an evening out on the town!
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Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria StTouring artists come to the Capitol Theatre in Nelson for live theatre, classical ballet and contemporary music, comedy and a variety of other performances. Capitol Theatre originally opened in 1927, and restored in 1988. Dress up for an evening out on the town!
With a mission to preserve regional artifacts and arts, the Nelson museum (affectionately named after an ancient device used to test the purity of gold and silver) is an easy favorite for visitors and locals alike. It’s housed in a building built in 1902, showcasing community history and memorabilia, also selling local artisans crafts. The address is 502 Vernon Street (just up the street toward the courthouse with all the vines) if you want to check it out!
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Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History
502 Vernon StWith a mission to preserve regional artifacts and arts, the Nelson museum (affectionately named after an ancient device used to test the purity of gold and silver) is an easy favorite for visitors and locals alike. It’s housed in a building built in 1902, showcasing community history and memorabilia, also selling local artisans crafts. The address is 502 Vernon Street (just up the street toward the courthouse with all the vines) if you want to check it out!
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Nelson Art Walk
The Nelson and District Arts Council is a registered non-profit organization that is committed to promoting and encouraging cultural and artistic activities in our community. Every year they present projects that foster the arts in Nelson. Search NDAC online for specific dates and events!
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Cottonwood Market
Live music, produce, crafts and goodies from over 40 different farmers, vendors and artisans are abundant when you’re at Nelson’s longest running market!
Runs every Saturday at Cottonwood Falls Park, and Wednesdays on Baker Street!
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Heritage Walk Tour
Did you know there are over 350 designated heritage buildings in Nelson? The high Victorian architectural styles, late Victorian style are visually appealing and equal parts fascinating. With such an abundance of history everywhere you look, an evening stroll is riddled with turn of the century ambiance.
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Roxanne Walk
In 1986 Nelson became the location for a major motion picture! Baker Street has more charm than you think – if you’d like to reminisce in what it was like for a movie crew working, you should reference the old pictures online the next time you’re on the main street!
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Wednesday Farmers Market - Baker St
Starts at 9:30AM and ends at 2:00PM on the 400 block of Baker Street, the local market has a little bit of everything, including fabulous ready to eat food, fresh local produce, clothing, artisan jewelry, pottery and much more!