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SUMMARY:Griz Days Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fernie’s biggest\, snowiest winter celebrations! #GrizDays \nNamed Best Winter Festival by Avenue Magazine in the Best of the Mountains 2023 reader ballot! \n \nBe sure to purchase your Griz Pin as soon as you arrive in Fernie – or risk being thrown in Griz Jail and have to pay a fine to be released! Griz Pins go on sale in February and are widely available at retailers and venues around Fernie. Each pin has a unique number; in early March there will be a draw and the winner will receive $1000! \nThe annual Griz Days Festival is traditionally Fernie’s biggest event\, encompassing the entire community from Fernie Alpine Resort to the Provincial Park to the Highway and Historic Downtown Fernie. It is a full\, wild weekend of activities and live entertainment for all ages. \n2025 THEME: For the 48th celebration\, Fernie is honouring the Griz with a theme that blends the rugged spirit of the wilderness with the elegance of a bygone era – Vintage Formal! Picture top hats\, monocles\, furs\, pearls\, and the charm of old-world trappers\, a nod to the Griz’s legendary roots! \nSCHEDULE\n\nBe sure to check the official schedule at ferniegrizdays.com for up-to-date information\nMost events are free to attend\, costs may apply to participate\nMany events are all-ages\n\nPre-Griz Days:  \n\nGriz Days Sheriffs out and about in Fernie\nGriz Most Wanted – watch for the Griz Jail out and about in Fernie\nGriz Visits Schools\n\nThursday\, February 27th:  \n\n\n\n2-4pm: Beer & Bail Out Pilot Brew at Fernie Brewing Company\, until sold out\n3 – 8pm: Vintage Pop-Up Shop with Hunnibucket Goods\n8pm: Griz Days Trivia at the Pub Bar & Grill\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 28th: \n\n\n\n11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE\n11am – 12pm: Skate with the Griz at Fernie Memorial Arena – FREE\n1 – 3 pm: Ski with the Griz at Fernie Alpine Resort – Lift ticket required\n2pm: Swim with the Griz at Fernie Aquatic Centre – FREE\n3pm: Mt Rushka Exposed – CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door\n6:30pm: GRIZ DAYS PARADE on 2nd Avenue – NEW DAY!\n7pm: Live Music: Hark Raving Sirens at The Pub – NO COVER\n8pm: Live Music: Karaoke at The Griz Bar – NO COVER; 19+\n8pm: Mt Rushka Exposed – CD Release Performance at Vogue Theatre. 2 showtimes! $15 at the door\n9pm: Live Music: Peach Panic at The Fernie Taphouse – NO COVER\n9pm: Vintage Formal Electric Swing Kick Off Party at The Elks Hall; Tickets $15Adv/$20Door\n9:30pm: DJ Cona at The Northern; 19+\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 1st: \n\n\n\n8:30 – 11am: Pancake Breakfast at Fernie Senior’s Centre\n9:30am – 1pm: Griz Golf at the Fernie Golf Course\n\nBy donation supporting Salvation Army & Cycling Without Age; Sign up on-site\n\n\n10:30am: EXTREME GRIZ Pancake Eating Contest at Fernie Senior’s Centre – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n10am – 3pm: Griz Days Craft Fair – Elks Hall & The Arts Station; Free entry with Griz Pin\n11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE\n11:15am: EXTREME GRIZ Obstacle Course at City Hall – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n12pm: Smoosh Ski Races on 2nd Ave; FREE! Sign up on-site\n12:15pm: EXTREME GRIZ Axe Throwing at The Courthouse – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n1pm: Junior Griz Training Grounds on 2nd Ave – FREE! Sign up on-site\n1:15pm: EXTREME GRIZ Keg Toss & Caber Toss at Park Place Lodge – REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n1pm: Snow Rugby at City Hall\n2 – 5pm: Griz Kids Headquarters Face Painting\, Toys & Games at Fernie Family Centre on 3rd Ave\n\nAdmission by donation to Fernie Kindergym Society\n\n\n2 – 10pm: GRIZ STAGE AT STATION SQUARE – FREE!\n\n2- 9pm: 360º Glambot & Digital Photobooths – FREE!\n2- 9pm: Snow\, Ice & Wood Carving Displays\, Demos & Give-it-a-go! – FREE!\n4- 10pm: Live Entertainment – FREE!\n\n4pm: J SNCKS | 4:45pm: Mahoney | 5:30pm: Spandy Andy | 6pm: Mahoney\n7pm: DJ SNCKS and Glow Flow by Wildlight | 7:45pm: Jeremie & The Delicious Hounds | 9pm: Mahoney\n\n\n8:45 PM: FIREWORKS! – FREE!\n\n\n2- 9pm: Pop-Up Performances by Surprise Guests on 2nd Ave – FREE!\n2:30pm: Bed Races on 2nd Ave – FREE! – REGISTER NOW!\n3:30pm: EOTW Musical Chairs on 2nd Ave – FREE! Sign up on-site\n4pm: EXTREME GRIZ Vintage Truck Pull\, Final Challenge & Crowning on 2nd Ave/Station Square – FREE for spectators! REGISTER NOW TO COMPETE!\n4pm: Baby Griz Crawl at Fernie Family Centre – FREE! Sign up on-site\n4pm: Hot Wing Eating Competition at The Fernie Taphouse (Registration opens Feb 28th; limited to 10 participants)\n5 – 9 pm: Griz Days Craft Fair – Senior’s Centre; Free entry with Griz Pin\n5:30pm: Curling Fun Spiel at Fernie Curling Club; Register on site at event\n8:45pm: FIREWORKS at Station Square – FREE!\n9 – 10pm: Moonlight Ski with Stadium area lighting – Fernie Nordic Centre – FREE hot drinks & cookies!\n9:30pm: Live Music: The Frontiers – The Northern\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 2nd: \n\n\n\n10 am: Drag Brunch – Park Place Lodge\n11am – 4pm: Vintage Treasure Hunt with The Fernie Museum – FREE!\n1 pm: Raging Elk Dummy Downhill at Fernie Alpine Resort – FREE to attend – spectactors can walk to the event site from the parking lot – wear suitable footwear for walking on snowy slopes\n\n\n\nWant to participate in the Extreme Griz Competition\, Bed Races or Parade? Registration now open! Find all the details HERE.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/griz-days-winter-festival/
LOCATION:Fernie\, Fernie\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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SUMMARY:re:source – making materials matter
DESCRIPTION:re:source is an exhibition of creative re-imagining\, the act of finding and using materials over again or for a purpose not originally intended. We often think of “resources” as the things we have\, but re-sourcing in this context implies the active process of discovery and reinvention. \nExhibition Dates: January 23-March 6\, 2025 \nOpening Reception: January 28\, 2025 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm\nJoin us for an evening of light refreshments. Artists in attendance. \nEvening Hours: March 5\, 2025\nIntermission hours during the Bailey’s Performance Series. \nGallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday @ 12:00pm-4:00pm \nDo you have a group looking to attend outside of gallery hours? Contact us at info@visacgallery.com to discuss group visits and field trips.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/resource-making-materials-matter-5/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Visual Exploration Club (Ages 13+)
DESCRIPTION:About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):\nStudents can expect to learn about other artists\, experiment with various materials\, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing\, painting\, printmaking and 3-dimensional art. \nThis session is for ages 13+\, or secondary students in grades 8-12.\nIf your child is 16 or older\, they can also participate in adult classes such as pottery workshops or any drop-in groups.  \nWorkshop Dates:\nThursday afternoons\nJanuary 9 – June 5\, 2025 (20 sessions)\n3:30pm-4:30pm\nNo class during SD20 Spring Break; March 20 & 27\, 2025 \nMinimum 5 students\, with a maximum of 12. \nClass Fee:\n$200 per participant\nAll supplies are provided \nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Building \nRegister here:\nhttps://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-january-june-2025-ages-13 \nAbout the instructor:\nErin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome\, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment\, encouraging exploration and making mistakes! \nIf you have any questions\, reach out to info@visacgallery.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/visual-exploration-club-ages-13-3/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
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SUMMARY:Artist Trading Cards Maker Space
DESCRIPTION:Artist trading cards are miniature works of art specifically made to be freely traded. Created on 2.5 x 3.5-inch card stock using any medium\, ATCs encourage artistic experimentation\, creativity\, and community building rather than consumption.\n \nDrop in to the Nelson Museum to create and trade your own miniature works of art. Blank cards\, art making materials and collage supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. No registration required. All ages.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artist-trading-cards-maker-space/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries\, museum and Shop\, where you can explore the newest exhibitions\, learn about local history\, and shop over 100 local artists!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/apres-free-thursday-evenings/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Painting Workshop Series with Sarah Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of needle felted painting in this calm and meditative workshop. Needle felting is a creative craft that involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles. It’s a simple yet versatile technique that allows you to create amazing creations with just a few supplies.\n\nWhen: Thursdays\, 6:00pm-8:00pm\n\nDuration: 4 weeks (February 27 – March 20\, 2025)\n\nAges: 16+\nMinimum 6 participants\, with a maximum of 10.\n\nClass Fee: $140 for VISAC members ($170 for non-members)\n\nSupply Fee: $25\n\nWhere: \nVISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning\n1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\nLower Level of Selkirk Buildin\n\nAbout the instructor:\nSarah Elizabeth Fibre Works is about all natural fibres; hand processed using the traditions of years gone by and the innovations of the present. The aim is to create a full circle connection for the consumer; an understanding of both the fabulous qualities of the product as well as the connection to the natural world.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at info@visacgallery.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/needle-felted-painting-workshop-series-with-sarah-elizabeth-3/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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