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SUMMARY:Castlegar Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Opening night kicks off June 6th with live music\, refreshments and art! This free\, self guided community event runs from June 6th – Sep 20th which sees 19 artists featured at 11 local businesses.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-art-walk/
LOCATION:Castlegar\, Castlegar\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Kaslo Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Kaslo Shakespeare Festival will present three weekends of events in Kaslo and Argenta: Free Previews of our play “Hamlet” and the full play at the Langham Theartre with live music and elizabethan costumes\, as well as a special eurythmy performance ( a movement art) of “The Emperors’s New Clothes” on June 29th at 2:00pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-shakespeare-festival/
LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Summer Lovin’ 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-18/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park \nGyro Park\, Trail \nThe Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night\, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. Regular Music in the Park Nights start at 6:15 with the headliner at 7:00 pm. \nTo make the season even more fun\, we will see the return of the popular Night Markets on July 17 and August 14 as we once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music\, Food\, Beer Garden and Farmers Market.  These special events run from 5-8:30 pm. \nAnd we have two new events. The Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party on August 8 will feature DJs and dance-heavy music from Apollo Suns our headliners. Happening from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up. \nOn July 24\, RemarkABILITY Fest\, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots\, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community.. \nFREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena for the July 17\, 24 and August 14 events. \n  \nMusic in the Park Schedule \nThurs. June 26:  \n\nTrail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces\, show tunes and movie medleys and marches\nTrail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.\n\nThurs. July 3  \n\nTruckvancar is a five-piece\, Alt. Soul\, Reggae\, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock\, reggae and everything in between.\nTina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy\, funk\, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.\n\nThurs.\, July 10 \n\nShuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz\, funk\, blues\, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members.\nStubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.\n\nThurs.\, July 17: The Night Market \n\nTwin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe\, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music\,\nMimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven\, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.\nMeredith Moon plays unique\, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar\, piano\, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.\n\n  \nThurs.\, July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots) \n\nRock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.\n\n  \n\nRhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15\, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.\n\nThurs.\, July 31 \n\nKim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style\, often described as “ocean-side blues.”\nShooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands\, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.\n\n  \nThurs.\, August 7 \n\nTenise Marie Trio – Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson\, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar\, piano\, and oud\, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music\, reflective of her own heritage.\nJohn Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.\n\n  \nFriday\, August 8: Music in the Dark \n\nDJ TBA\nApollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg\, Manitoba that fuses jazz\, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.\n\nThurs.\, August 14: Night Market \n\nBella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B\, funk\, blues\, hip-hop\, and pop for an unforgettable\, immersive and thrilling experience.\nThe Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers\, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.\n\nSo\, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park! \nAdmission is by donation – $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.\nPlease note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10. \nThis show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council\, BC Live Performance Network\, the Government of Canada\, Kootenay Savings\, City of Trail\, Columbia Basin Trust\, Pharmasave Trail\, Teck Trail Operations\, HUB International\, Summit 95.7 FM and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. \nShows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-savings-music-in-the-park-7/
LOCATION:Trail Gyro Park\, 234 Park Rd\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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SUMMARY:Live Music at the Hume Hotel Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Live Music\, through the week.\nThe Beer Garden has its own stage that features local musicians and DJs on select nights of the week!  Check out our lineup for upcoming shows that are featured 6-9pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/live-music-at-the-hume-hotel-beer-garden-2/
LOCATION:Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage\, 422 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Taghum Hall Presents: Showman and Coole
DESCRIPTION:SHOWMAN AND COOLESuper-Deluxe Fiddle\, Banjo\, and Song \nWith over two decades of collaboration in acclaimed bands like The Foggy Hogtown Boys and The Lonesome Ace Stringband\, John Showman and Chris Coole bring a deep\, intuitive musical connection to their duo performances. Their sound blends old-time\, bluegrass\, and folk\, weaving together classics from John Hartford and Hank Williams with original tunes full of heart and grit. \nWhether delivering fiery fiddle tunes or poignant songs\, Showman and Coole create music that’s both timeless and personal. They’ve graced stages across North America and Europe\, from Merlefest to the John Hartford Memorial Festival. Their 2022 releases\, Afield and Much Further Out than Inevitable\, showcase the depth of their artistry and reverence for tradition. \n“Showman is one of the very best and most influential fiddle players in Canada.” — Steve Pritchard\, CIUT 89.5 FM“Coole…establishes himself as a gripping songwriter.” — Roddy Campbell\, Penguin Eggs Magazine
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/taghum-hall-presents-showman-and-coole/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:BRETT CASSIDY\, BEN VALEE\, CHRISTIE MAE CASEY
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URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/brett-cassidy-ben-valee-christie-mae-casey/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
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