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SUMMARY:Winlaw Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Come and join in on the 12th Annual Winlaw Winter Wonderland!\n\nThis quaint\, all outdoors\, market and holiday event began over a decade ago and has been treasured by the community ever since.\n\nHosted at the Cedar Creek Gardens in front of Emery Herbals on the last Saturday of the month before Solstice this event showcases the most amazingly talented makers and Artists the Slocan Valley and Kootenay region has to offer.\nCome down and enjoy a day spent with friends around the bonfire\, perusing the holiday marketplace and enjoying all this fine community has to offer.\n\nOriginal Art Poster created by Bubzee and Gabe.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winlaw-winter-wonderland/
LOCATION:Emery Herbals\, 5729 HWY-6\, Winlaw\, BC\, V0G 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members\, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/selkirk-weavers-spinners-studio-and-giftshop-86/
LOCATION:Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, 112 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selkirk Weavers and Spinners Guild":MAILTO:selkirkweavers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Community Day!
DESCRIPTION:Come on in and explore the Shop at the Nelson Museum! With over 100 local artists and artisans represented\, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Or take a break from shopping and drop into ArtLab for free holiday card and tag making\, all materials supplied. See what’s new in the galleries\, with FREE admission all day!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Markets/Festival
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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:20241214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T150000
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SUMMARY:KSA Winter Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year! The Annual Winter Show and Sale is happening Dec 13 (4 – 8 pm) and Dec 14 (10:30 – 3 pm).
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ksa-winter-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:KSA – Selkirk College\, 606 Victoria Street\, NELSON
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T120000
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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-56/
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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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Civic has been on the move a lot this year with an under the stars outdoor theatre in the Summer and Fall and now we are off to Studio 88 for our annual Home for The Holidays free community event. Co-presented and hosted by Studio 88\, this year’s event promises performance\, more art and music along with a free holiday movie\, prizes and a visit from Santa. Bring your sketchbook and mark making tools if you got them. We will have paper and pencils on hand if you don’t.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/home-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Nelson Studio 88\, 402 Victoria St.\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film,Kid Friendly,Live Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T150000
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SUMMARY:SkillShare Saturdays: Holiday Paper Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly festive crafts using old books and book pages. All supplies provided\, no experience necessary. This is an adult programming event\, but kids accompanied by a participating adult and teens welcome!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/skillshare-saturdays-holiday-paper-crafts/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:Christmas with Dan Perrault & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of festive cheer with Dan Perrault & Friends\, featuring original Bluegrass\, Folk songs\, and Christmas carols! ? Adults: $20 | Kids (12 & under): $15.  Tickets available at local Balfour businesses or call 250-229-4527. Limited tickets may be available at the door if not sold out.  Enjoy a cozy cookie intermission and a chance to win a door prize!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/christmas-with-dan-perrault-friends/
LOCATION:Balfour: St Michaels and All angels Chapel and Performance Center (Balfour Chapel on Busk Rd.)\, 8551 Busk Rd\, Balfour
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:DeBlock’s Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating the day of birth for our buddy DeBlock.\n\nAs it goes\, it will be celebrated with a night of house music! Clarence Dangerfield and Double Trouble will be holding down the music for the night.\n\nMiirror visuals\n\nAdv. tickets only $10 available at Finleys\n\nPK sound provided.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/deblocks-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Finley’s Bar $ Grill\, 705 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T200000
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SUMMARY:Christmas 1965: Festive Jazz at Knox on 2nd
DESCRIPTION:A screening of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with accompaniment\, plus a performance of The Ventures’ Christmas Album by a live jazz quartet. \nTICKETS: \nAdults $20\nUnder 19: $15\nPURCHASE ONLINE \nA special double performance by a talented group of Jazz musicians from Lethbridge – members of Shaela Miller’s band and Richard Inman’s band. \nFirst up\, a screening of the original 1965 “Charlie Brown Christmas” with a live performance of the album\, followed by a live performance of The Ventures’ Christmas Album. \nThis is an all ages event and there will be drinks (including festive drinks) available to 19+. \n\nPlease note that the venue is located in a residential area.\nPlease do not block driveways when parking\, and keep noise to a minimum while outdoors.\nTickets available at the door subject to availability\, advance purchase recommended.\nSorry\, due to the nature of the building\, this venue is not currently handicapped accessible.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/christmas-1965-festive-jazz-at-knox-on-2nd/
LOCATION:201 2nd Ave\, 201 2nd Ave\, Fernie\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T203000
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SUMMARY:Winter Stars Social
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is a time for connecting\, though sometimes it can be hard to find a way to connect on these dark December nights. To that end\, teens and adults are invited to a Winter Stars Social at the Nelson Library on Saturday\, December 14th\, 7-8:30pm. The event is free and open to all\, pairs\, singles or groups. \nAlong with tea\, cookies and socializing\, local artist Rayya Liebich will demonstrate how to make folded paper stars and trees that one can make as tree ornaments\, present toppers or room decorations. The decorations will be made from discarded book paper. Liebich started making art from old books a few years ago and hasn’t yet found an end to the possibilities.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winter-stars-social/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T210000
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SUMMARY:Jayne Karma Lamo and the Interbeings Album Release Party!
DESCRIPTION:Come on out and celebrate the release of our DEBUT album together as a band. Recorded and produced here in Salmo\, we’re looking forward to sharing its release with our community.\n\nLinks to follow about when and where you can pre-save the digital release!\n\nWe will also be debuting a few new songs\, AND a few new band members!! To be unveiled SOON! Keep your eye on this page!\nSuggested cover is $15\, however no one will be turned away. We will have MERCH! We will be rocking out for you for a couple hours with plenty of danceable tunes\, including a few of your favourite covers. We know Salmo can PARTY so save the date and BRING it this December 14th!! We’d be so happy to see you there.\n\nIf our music is new to you\, please head on over to https://bio.site/jkl to listen to Jayne’s previous releases on the streaming platform of your choice\, to get a feel for our femme fronted\, post-grunge\, shoegaze-laced alt rock vibes.\n\nThe release of this album was graciously made possible by grant funding from the Columbia Basin Trust / Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/jayne-karma-lamo-and-the-interbeings-album-release-party/
LOCATION:Erie Creek Brewing\, 117 4th St.\, Salmo\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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