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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
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SUMMARY:true nature • an environmental group exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Bringing a voice to the environment\, nature\, and humanity’s relationship with it.\nAs we face climate challenges and work to deepen our connections and regenerative practices\, a story is conveyed through the eyes of 4 artists.\nBarbara Brown • www.BarbaraBrownArt.com\nChristopher Mcholm • https://www.instagram.com/chris.mcholm/\nSam Strachan • http://www.alkemyarttherapy.com/\nChrystyna Bykowa • www.BYKOWA.com\nEach artist expresses their relationship and inspiration derived from nature through their work. On exhibit for the months of July and August\, 2025. Gallery 444 is excited to bring forth a collective portrait\, sparking discussions\, as to how we may inform and influence our progress towards achieving planetary balance.\n*** For online payment $12 includes service fee\n*** Alternatively $10 e-transfer to somasoundstudio444@gmail.com or cash at door
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/true-nature-an-environmental-group-exhibit/
LOCATION:Gallery 444\, 448 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250718T170000
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony **July 19 **for 'Window to the Past' Japanese Canadians in Sandon
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! \nOn behalf of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society\, the Sandon Historical\nSociety is honoured to invite you to the opening ceremony for our new\npermanent exhibit entitled “Window to the Past – Japanese Canadians in\nSandon”. \nThe event will be held from 2 pm on Saturday\, July 19\, at the Burns\nbuilding adjacent to the Sandon Historical Society Museum in Sandon\, BC\,\non unceded Sinixt territory. \nA storefront exhibit on the history of Nikkei interned in Sandon from\n1942-1944\, “Window to the Past” will be displayed all year round in\nthe windows of the newly refurbished Burns replica building. \nThe interpretive panels feature stories of Sandon’s Japanese Canadian\nresidents\, sharing the history of their displacement from the West Coast\nand the establishment of community life in Sandon before their eventual\ndeparture. \nThe exhibit began with a project proposal from the Sandon Historical\nSociety and was subsequently made possible with guidance and funding from\nthe Japanese Canadian Legacies Society. After a welcome from the Sinixt\nFirst Nation\, representatives of both societies will speak briefly during\nthe ceremony\, and we will recognize some of those dedicated folks – from\nVancouver to Toronto – who were involved in bringing this important\nexhibit to fruition. \nThe event will be accessible with parking coordinated at the site with a\ndrop-off area\, and there will be some covered seating available. We will\nbe offering light refreshments at the event and free museum admission all\nday. \nIf you have any questions about the event or the exhibit itself\, please\nfeel free to contact us at\nSandonMuseum@netidea.com<mailto:SandonMuseum@netidea.com>. \nWe hope to see you in Sandon! \nhttps://facebook.com/events/s/window-to-the-past-japanese-ca/1668424183869059/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/opening-ceremony-july-19-for-window-to-the-past-japanese-canadians-in-sandon/
LOCATION:Sandon Museum\, Slocan Star Street\, Sandon\, V0G 1S0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandon Museum":MAILTO:sandonmuseum@netidea.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T110000
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SUMMARY:Nelson Museum Archive and Gallery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join CBAL Nelson for a tour the Nelson Museum\, Archives and Gallery! \nWe will have a guided tour of the Museum’s permanent exhibits as well as the galleries to learn about the diverse history of the Nelson area. \nPlease plan to meet at 10am at the Museum entrance on Vernon St. \nThis event is open to all\, no registration required. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-museum-archive-and-gallery-tour/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="CBAL Nelson":MAILTO:nelsonsettlement@cbal.org
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SUMMARY:Starbelly Jam Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:NOT TOO BIG\, NOT TOO SMALL…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarbelly Jam is a special festival; great entertainment\, great food\, great people\, lots of happy kids and room to play — we’ve deliberately steered the festival away from getting too big or becoming too crowded; this festival’s success is all about the celebration of life through music\, friendship and having a fun time for all in a safe and secure environment.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/starbelly-jam-music-festival-3/
LOCATION:Crawford Bay
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Comedy,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Starbelly Jam":MAILTO:info@starbellyjam.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T180000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Opening Reception for kt̓kmin uɬ c̓ik̓ʷm (mark and make light)\, an exhibition by artists Manuel Axel-Strain and Kalli Van Stone\, on Friday\, July 18\, 2025\, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Oxygen Art Centre.\n\n \nThe artists\, Manny + Kalli\, will be in attendance and we’re very excited to share the new body of work they develop while in residence from July 14 to July 18\, 2025. Light refreshments will be provided and the event is free to attend.\n \nMore information about the artists and the project can be found here.\n\n\nPlease contact info[at]oxygenartcentre[dot]org with any questions about the event\, access to the facility\, or for more information about the project.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/opening-reception-kt%cc%93kmin-u%c9%ac-c%cc%93ik%cc%93%ca%b7m-mark-and-make-light/
LOCATION:Oxygen Art Centre\, 320 Vernon St Unit-3\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,LGBTQIA2S+
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T233000
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SUMMARY:DARING GREATLY
DESCRIPTION:DARING GREATLY is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Calgary\, Alberta\, now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul\, folk\, and country influences\, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies\, heartfelt songwriting\, and energetic live shows.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/daring-greatly/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T220000
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CREATED:20250627T052513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T004833Z
UID:17212-1752876000-1752890400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Shred Kelly w/ Honeybear
DESCRIPTION:Emerging from the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies\, Shred Kelly is a powerhouse band that seamlessly blends elements of alternative\, folk\, and rock music.\nWith a captivating live act that leaves audiences in awe\, they have become a mainstay in the Canadian music scene\, but it’s not just their energetic performances that set them apart—Shred Kelly’s heartfelt songwriting strikes a chord with listeners\, connecting deeply as each band member brings their eclectic musical influences to the table\, shaping the group’s unique musical direction.\n\nDoors @ 9Show @ 10First 50 Tickets $25All Others $3019+
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/shred-kelly-w-honeybear/
LOCATION:The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub\, 2003 2nd Ave\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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