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SUMMARY:Rhythm By Natures - Community Drumming Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmbynature \nSet free your inner rhythm\, connect with your community\, and let the beat move you! \nWelcome to Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! \nSupported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming event\, for the whole community\, at many communities ithroughout the Columbia Basin! \nNo drumming experience is needed and all the instruments are provided. \nProfessionally facilitated\, participants will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques from all around the world. You’ll experience a fun and inclusive drumming workshop\, but that’s only the beginning! \nHere are a number of reasons why this event is for you: \nGroup drumming is an effective way to reduce stress and negative emotions\nYou’re pulled into the present moment which induces deep relaxation\nIt provides a sense of empowerment and self-confidence\nIt is a powerful and positive way to connect with your local community\nIt can reduce chronic pain & boost the immune system\nYour body and mind align with the natural world and your inner nature\nYou’re offered a non-verbal communicative tool to express and connect\nIt provides a foundation for personal transformation and growth\nOh\, and it’s a whole lot of fun!\nDiscounts are offered when you buy three or more tickets!\nInstruments are provided but feel free to bring your own.\nA little about Rhythm By Nature and your facilitator\, Patrick Carrick: \nPatrick is a certified ‘Circles of Rhythm’ master facilitator\, endorsed REMO Rhythm Wellness & You provider\, professional percussionist\, and music educator. Patrick has a passion for bringing people together through the power of rhythm and has worked within a wide variety of musical genres and ensembles. \nPatrick founded Rhythm by Nature in 2016 and it has since become a popular mainstay in BC’s Kootenay region\, offering a variety of programs and events that promote community connection\, wellness\, social development\, and creativity. \nPatrick’s affection for music and drumming has taken him all around the world\, finally growing roots in the Columbia Valley. After completing three levels of facilitation training with the nationally acclaimed ‘Circles Of Rhythm’ & internationally recognized Rhythm2Recovery\, Patrick has been hosting community drumming events throughout the Columbia Basin. Rhythm by Nature has earned a reputation for its positive community impact and inclusive approach to group drumming. \nThanks to the support of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Rhythm By Nature is touring the entire Columbia Basin during the spring of 2025 with the intention of demonstrating the many benefits that come from the Integrative Community Drum Circle. \nAn Important Distinction: \nRhythm By Nature follows the ‘Integrative Community Drum Circle (ICDC)’ methodology. This means that our drumming is not based on any ethnospecific traditions\, cultures\, or rhythms. The ICDC employs a multicultural approach so that the experience is accessible to everyone. It’s about celebrating our diversity\, creativity\, and playfulness. Our drums are from all around the world but do not hold any limiting cultural or ceremonial significance. Our instruments are of premium quality and are made from 100% recycled wood fibre. \nFamilies are most welcome. We find that very young children have trouble holding attention for the whole session\, so we kindly ask that children of all ages be responsibly supervised for the enjoyment of all.: ) If you’re interested in a session designed specifically for young people\, we offer programs for schools and youth events of all kinds! \nWe would like to thank the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and many other Columbia Basin Arts Councils for their support. \nTickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rhythmbynature
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rhythm-by-natures-community-drumming-tour/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Young Visions of 2025 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:After a two month period of time closed for renovations\, the Kootenay Gallery is pleased \nto announce that it will launch its 2025 exhibition season with one of its most anticipated \nannual events. The Young Visions exhibit runs in both the West and East Galleries from \nApril 17th to May 31st\, celebrating the creative skills and talents of young people in \nSchool District 20 from ages 13 to 18. \nThis year\, students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar\, and Kootenay \nColumbia Learning Centre will participate in the show. \nThe gallery and exhibit will open with a reception on Thursday\, April 17th from 5:00 to \n7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the opening. \nGallery hours are from 10 am to 5 pm\, Tuesday through Saturday. \n  \nFor more information \ncontact the Gallery at 250.365.3337 or email kootenaygallery@telus.net.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/young-visions-of-2025-exhibit/
LOCATION:Kootenay Gallery of Art\, 120 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Gallery of Art":MAILTO:kootenaygallery@telus.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
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SUMMARY:Changing Seasons Across the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:“Changing Seasons Across the Kootenays” A Solo Exhibit by Kimberley Artist Lynne Zentner Now Showing at Art Gallery Kimberley \nWe are proud to present “Changing Seasons Across the Kootenays\,” a serene and heartfelt solo exhibition by local artist Lynne Zentner\, available from May 15 through June 8\, 2025. \nLynne’s collection pays tribute to the beauty and diversity of the four seasons in the Kootenays. Rooted in her deep connection to nature\, each landscape painting is a visual love letter to the forests and mountain views she’s encountered during her many hours of “forest bathing\,” solo camping\, hiking\, and skiing across the region. Her acrylic paintings capture not only the changing colours of the seasons\, but also the mood and atmosphere of being lost in nature. \n“I hope some of the love and beauty I’ve poured into my work will leak through to the viewer\,” says Lynne\, “and maybe even inspire a smile!” \nBorn on the wide-open prairies\, Lynne’s artistic adventure began against a vast natural backdrop and blossomed into a professional career quite literally painting backgrounds bringing animated worlds to life as an artist and colour designer. With over 15 years in the Ottawa animation industry—including work with Funbag\, Lacewood\, and Hinton Animation for productions like Flash Gordon\, Anthony Ant\, and Watership Down—she has mastered a wide range of media and styles. Since changing careers and becoming an English language teacher\, she has embraced landscape painting as her way of sharing her vision of the world. \nWhy should you visit? Because this exhibit is more than beautiful art—it’s a celebration of the wild\, magical place we call home represented in paintings that invite visitors to experience the seasons of the Kootenays through the eyes—and heart—of a passionate local artist. \nEveryone is invited to the opening reception on Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 at 7 pm. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Lynne’s work or a newcomer\, this is a show that will move you—and perhaps change the way you see the landscape around you. \nWhere: Art Gallery Kimberley\, 167 Deer Park Ave\, Kimberley\, BC.\nWhen: May 15 through June 8\, 2025 | Monday through Wednesday\, by appointment and Thursday through Sunday\, 10 am – 5 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/changing-seasons-across-the-kootenays/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
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SUMMARY:Steve Marc w. Buns
DESCRIPTION:Dance your buns off to some multi genre groove music with Buns (from Calgary) and Steve Marc (from Castlegar).
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/steve-marc-w-buns/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha
DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“I’m Raul\, an architect and artist of Mexican origin\, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products\, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.\n\n\n\nThis curiosity led me to digital fabrication\, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship\, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-12/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling FREE Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings\, where you can visit the galleries\, museum\, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-free-thursdays-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T193000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series with Cindy Devine: Cultivating a Champion
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of epic stories\, serious inspiration\, and a whole lot of trail talk! We’re stoked to welcome Cindy Devine—world champion downhill mountain biker and absolute legend—for a ride through her incredible career\, starting at 6 pm on Thursday\, May 22 at the Rossland Museum. \nCindy will share how her active childhood laid the foundation for becoming the very first UCI World Downhill Mountain Bike Champ in 1990. She’ll chat about the wild early days of competitive mountain biking\, what it was like blazing trails as a female racer in a male-dominated sport\, and how the scene has evolved over the decades. \nAs an inductee in the World Mountain Bike Hall of Fame\, Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame\, and most recently\, the BC Sports Hall of Fame\, Cindy’s legacy is the stuff of two-wheeled dreams. Lucky us—she calls Rossland home! \nWhether you’re a mountain biking fanatic or just love a good story\, this is one talk you won’t want to miss. Admission by donation. Bring your friends—let’s ride!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/speaker-series-with-cindy-devine-cultivating-a-champion/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T200000
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Tom Langford at the Fernie Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join writer and academic Tom Langford to present this new and welcome addition to Fernie’s history! \nDoors at 7pm. Free Admission. \nNibbles and cash bar included\, and early-release copies will be available for purchase. \nThe Canadian postwar economic boom did not include the Crowsnest Pass and Elk Valley. The Lights on the Tipple Are Going Out tells the story of our fight for survival. \nUnderground mine closures began in 1950\, prompting various attempts by coal companies\, labour unions\, leftist political parties\, municipal governments\, and business groups to save the local economy. Efforts to reindustrialize in the mid-1960s brought unregulated\, pell-mell growth\, unsafe working conditions\, and extreme pollution. Starting in 1968\, however\, the tide turned again as new mountaintop strip mines were built to produce metallurgical coal for Asia-Pacific steelmakers. \nToday\, in the face of the climate crisis\, green steel manufacturing is being developed that eliminates the use of CO2-emitting coal. In the coming decades\, as this book argues\, the Crowsnest Pass and Elk Valley will need to stress ecosystem restoration\, sustainable economic activities\, and the inclusion of First Nations at the centre of economic decision making in order to embrace a future beyond coal.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/author-event-tom-langford-at-the-fernie-museum/
LOCATION:Fernie Museum\, 491 2nd Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T230000
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SUMMARY:BUNS with STEVE MARC
DESCRIPTION:MULTI GENRE GROOVE MUSIC\n19+
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/buns-with-steve-marc/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T220000
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SUMMARY:The SpongeBob Musical
DESCRIPTION:Black Productions is delighted to present The SpongeBob Musical. Dive into the world of Bikini Bottom with this incredibly zany\, Tony Award-nominated musical based on the hit TV series created by Stephen Hillenburg! When a volcanic eruption threatens their underwater paradise\, SpongeBob and his friends must band together to save their home. With its heartwarming themes\, hilarious antics\, and catchy songs by some of the music industry’s biggest names\, “The SpongeBob Musical” is a joyful celebration of optimism\, friendship\, and courage. \nThe SpongeBob Musical features a book by Kyle Jarrow\, with original songs by Yolanda Adams\, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith\, Sara Bareilles\, Jonathan Coulton\, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros\, The Flaming Lips\, Lady Antebellum\, Cyndi Lauper\, John Legend\, Panic! At the Disco\, Plain White T’s\, They Might Be Giants and T.I.\, and songs by David Bowie\, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton\, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau. \nDATES: MAY 22-25 @ 7:30pm\nMAY 24 & 25 @ 2:00pm \nTICKET INFO: Tickets are $42 for adults and $36 for children (plus taxes and fees)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-spongebob-musical/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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