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SUMMARY:Castlegar Sculpturewalk Self-guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ode to Bees\, Artist Lawrence Cormier\, Photo David R Gluns Photography\nEnjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local\, regional\, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-sculpturewalk-self-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Begins at Kootenay Market Plaza\, 600 block\, Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castlegar Sculpturewalk":MAILTO:info@castlegarsculpturewalk.com
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SUMMARY:Nelson Choral Singers fall session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in Choral Singing? Nelson Choral Singers fall session begins Sept 13\, with practices Wednesdays 7-9 pm at the Nelson United Church under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf. Concert Dec 9 & 10 at the Capitol Theatre. Info at nelsonchoralsingers.org
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-choral-singers-fall-session-3/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231223T143000
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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Kootenay Gallery’s Christmas at the Gallery Show opens on Friday\, November 17th\, and runs until December 23rd. Visitors will recognize many beloved and familiar vendors amongst the 100 artisans who will have new work to offer for those looking for just that right gift. We will also welcome a number of first-time vendors who will be joining our regular roster. A members-only sneak preview will take place from 10 am – 12 noon on November 17th\, and the show will be open to the general public from 12 noon – 8 pm. This 5-week show will provide lots of opportunity for return visits – we look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/christmas-at-the-gallery/
LOCATION:Kootenay Gallery of Art\, 120 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Gallery of Art":MAILTO:kootenaygallery@telus.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260408T124221
CREATED:20231123T005932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T005932Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Connexion Winter Group Show
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Group Show is under way at Studio Connexion Art Gallery! VISIT – VIEW – ENJOY…perhaps FALL IN LOVE with the artworks by our talented artists.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/studio-connexion-winter-group-show/
LOCATION:Studio Connexion\, 203 Fifth Ave. NW\, Nakusp\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Connexion":MAILTO:studioconnexion@telus.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTSTAMP:20260408T124221
CREATED:20231214T172208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T172208Z
UID:5717-1701907200-1702166399@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Annual NDCU Members Sale @ the Nelson Museum
DESCRIPTION:Show your Nelson & District Credit Union member card and receive 20% off everything in the Nelson Museum Shop! Pick up some one-of-a-kind holiday gifts\, a stunning new painting\, or a heap of stocking stuffers – with over 100 artists represented\, shopping local has never been easier!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/annual-ndcu-members-sale-the-nelson-museum/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T095500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T133000
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CREATED:20230919T162738Z
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UID:4799-1702115700-1702128600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Met Opera: Florencia En El Amazonas
DESCRIPTION:Sung in Spanish and inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez\, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera focuses on an opera diva\, Florencia Grimaldi\, who returns to her native Brazil to perform and search for her lost lover\, who has vanished into the jungle. \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-florencia-en-el-amazonas/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T110000
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SUMMARY:Guided Cold War Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! \nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-3/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T193000
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SUMMARY:Argenta Yuletide Market
DESCRIPTION:Come for the market\, stay for the square dance! Experience some holiday cheer & delicious food with the folks of Argenta on Dec. 9th\, at the Argenta Hall. Vendor’s market from noon – 5pm\, with a bonfire & square dance to follow.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/argenta-yuletide-market/
LOCATION:Argenta Community Hall\, 1024 Argenta Rd\, Argenta .\, British Columbia\, V0G1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T150000
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CREATED:20231214T172151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T172151Z
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SUMMARY:Local Kids Book Reading & Signing
DESCRIPTION:New Local Interest Kids Story Book\, “Follow Me to the Golden Tree” Book Reading & Signing. Local authors\, photographers and publishers\, Lucas and Ginia Jmieff will be at the Goldrush Bookstore in Rossland on Saturday\, December 9 from 1 pm – 3pm to read and sign their new kids book. Bonus book signing includes their first publication\, “Kootenay Escapes”\, a photographic coffee table book that features 36 of the West Kootenay’s spectacular destinations.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/local-kids-book-reading-signing/
LOCATION:Goldrush Book Store\, 2063 Washington Street\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goldrush Book Store":MAILTO:info@goldrushbookstore.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T200000
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SUMMARY:Marché de Noël (Christmas Market) at L&C French Bakery
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season at our French Bakery!  In our inaugural “Marché de Noël” on Saturday\, December 9th\, from 4 to 8 PM\, we’re not just celebrating; we’re indulging in a European extravaganza with fantastic unique vendors! Picture this: mulled wine\, apple chai cider\, and sizzling raclette – all served with a sprinkle of Nelson charm. Plus\, a special kid coloring table for our young connoisseurs.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/marche-de-noel-christmas-market-at-lc-french-bakery/
LOCATION:L&C French Bakery\, 711 Radio Avenue\, Nelson\, V1L 3L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,French Events,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="L&amp%3BC French Bakery":MAILTO:info@lncbakery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T203000
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CREATED:20231125T003841Z
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UID:5636-1702148400-1702153800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Langham Presents: Music & Movement Live in Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible live performance fusing music & dance at The Langham theatre featuring local violinist Natasha Hall and dancers Slava Doval & Acacia Schachte.  \n“Experience the magic as extraordinary dancers and masterful violinist come together on stage\, creating a mesmerizing fusion of movement and music that will leave you spellbound.” \nSure to be a night you won’t forget! Tickets $20 available at Sunnyside & Willow in Kaslo or email langham@netidea.com to reserve your ticket at the door.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/langham-presents-music-movement-live-in-theatre/
LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T210000
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UID:5562-1702148400-1702155600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Around The World
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Twin Rivers Community Choir and Rossland Glee Club for an evening of music and song! Dec. 8th & 9th. 7PM \nBrilliant Cultural Centre\,  1876 Brilliant Rd\, Castlegar\, BC V1N 4K2.  Concessions available. \nAdvance tickets available (cash only) at Mountain High Lighting in Castlegar\, and Bear Country Kitchen in Rossland. \n$15 Adults / $10 Students. \nTickets also available at the door. Doors open 6:15pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/holiday-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Brilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Road\, Castlegar\, V1N 4K2
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Twin Rivers Community Choir":MAILTO:trcchoir@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T213000
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SUMMARY:Choral concert “Let it Shine”
DESCRIPTION:Two local choirs — Nelson Choral Singers and Cottonwood Singers — join forces for a big beautiful choral celebration. Directed by Kathleen Neudorf and Noémi Kiss\, with Christoph Martens on piano and some of Nelson’s finest jazz musicians: Dave Restivo\, Steve Parish\, Rob Fahie and vocal soloist Aryn Sheriff. Two performances at the Capitol Theatre:  Saturday December 9\, 7:30 pm and Sunday December 10\, 2 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/choral-concert-let-it-shine-2/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T213000
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SUMMARY:Choral concert “Let it Shine”
DESCRIPTION:Let it Shine: Two choirs\, one big beautiful concert\nNelson Choral Singers and Cottonwood Singers \nChoir directors Kathleen Neudorf (Nelson Choral Singers) and Noémi Kiss (Cottonwood Singers) join forces to create one big beautiful choral celebration: “Let It Shine.” Two local choirs\, some 75 singers\, a jazz trio\, and a whole lot of joyful sound. \nPerformances are Saturday December 9th at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 10th at 2 pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Tickets are available from the Capitol Theatre box office or online: $22 ($17 for children 12 & under).
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/choral-concert-let-it-shine-4/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:DEFIED
DESCRIPTION:Sat Dec 9th noon – 4pm\nfeatruing djs EMERENCZ and PROPHET and performers VIVIAN BRASS\, LUNA VERONICA MYSTIC and SHY TIGER with special guest AURLIEN SUDAN on violin.\nTickets start at $18\nDEFIED.CA
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/defied/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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