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SUMMARY:Tea & Textiles
DESCRIPTION:The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting\, crochet\, embroidery\, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tea-textiles-16/
LOCATION:J.B. Fletcher Store Museum\, 3602 Sutton Street\, Ainsworth\, BC\, V0G 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="J.B. Fletcher Store Museum":MAILTO:jbfletcherstore@gmail.com
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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-3/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Visual Exploration Club (Ages 9-12)
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 9-12\, or intermediate students in grades 4-7. \nWorkshop Dates:\nWednesday afternoons\nJanuary 8 – June 4\, 2025 (20 sessions)\n3:30pm-4:30pm\nNo classes during SD20 Spring Break; March 19 & 26\, 2025\n \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-2025-9-12 \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-9-12-2/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club @ Backroads Brewing
DESCRIPTION:At Silent Book Club\, there’s no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks\, audiobooks\, textbooks\, comic books… it’s BYOBook. Friends and strangers gather\, order drinks\, share what they’re reading\, and settle in for an hour of silent\, sustained reading. At the end of the hour\, attendees can socialize—or not.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/silent-book-club-backroads-brewing/
LOCATION:Backroads Brewing\, 460 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
DESCRIPTION:Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo. \nThe first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios\, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/open-mic-night-at-the-angry-hen-6/
LOCATION:Angry Hen Brewing\, 343 Front St\, Kaslo\, V0G1M0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Food/Beverage,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:BOOM – The Music\, Culture\, and Events of the Baby Boom Generation
DESCRIPTION:Trail Arts Council presents “BOOM” A Kidoons and WYRD Production\, in association with The 20K Collective. Written\, Directed and Performed by Rick Miller. \n“BOOM (1945-1969): The Music\, Culture\, and Events of the Baby Boom Generation” will play at The Bailey Theatre on Wednesday\, March 5 at 7:30 pm\, as part of the Performing Arts Trail series in The Bailey Theatre. A daring mix of live music and visual effects this is a show full of emotion\, storytelling and sensory experience. \nPart 1 of the BOOM Trilogy features the music\, culture\, and events of the Baby Boom Generation from 1945 to 1969. An explosive solo performance\, “BOOM” takes us through 25 turbulent years\, and gives voice to over a 100 influential politicians\, activists and musicians. It’s a mind-blowing experience for audiences of all generations. \nBOOM chronologically documents the period from the first atomic bomb in 1945 all the way to the Apollo 11 landing on the moon in 1969. These two iconic moments span one of the most tumultuous times in modern history\, as a generation with incredible influence came of age alongside advances in technology and communication. \nRick Miller performs all the characters\, and 25 moment-defining songs\, in a stunningly staged production that blends cutting-edge multimedia\, and tour-de-force storytelling. Experience the global events as they unfold: the Cold War\, McCarthyism\, Beatlemania\, JFK\, MLK\, Vietnam… The various stories spiral into the “The Summer of Love’’\, and BOOM ends as it began: with the birth of a new generation. \n“A can’t-miss theatrical experience… (5 STARS) ★★★★★” – Calgary Sun \n“★★★★1/2! BOOM is a must-see for all generations!” – Theatromania \n“MIND-BOGGLING!… Nothing short of brilliant!”- Victoria Times Colonist \n“FLAWLESS!… A lively\, multi-media\, music and impersonation-filled charge through a quarter century” – The Ottawa Citizen \n“STUNNINGLY GOOD! A spectacular performance.” – CBC Winnipeg \n“A TOUR DE FORCE! A visually hypnotic masterpiece told through a very personal lens.” – TheaterLife NY \nWatch the trailer: https://youtu.be/uT9V2JsX4_I?si=398rq6ACDadqIj0a \nSee what audiences are saying: https://youtu.be/csJwGeuQMlY?si=PeTnlZthlphdwq4c \nLearn more at the website:  www.boomtheshow.com \nWYRD Productions would like to thank and acknowledge funding/support from Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/boom-the-music-culture-and-events-of-the-baby-boom-generation/
LOCATION:Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail\, BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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