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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: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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T020000
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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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SUMMARY:Saturday Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-89/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:Cafe Langham: Experiences of an Internment Camp Teacher
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Langham Gallery for a special presentation by curator Susan Yatabe as she discusses the exhibit “Experiences of an Internment Camp Teacher.” \nDiscover the incredible story of Kazuko Shinobu\, a Nisei teacher who\, at just 18\, educated Japanese Canadian children while interned in Kaslo. \nThis powerful exhibit shares her journey through historical photos\, student artwork\, and four generations of her family’s personal correspondence. \nThis is a FREE Cafe Langham presentation!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/cafe-langham-experiences-of-an-internment-camp-teacher/
LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250719T210000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park Festival Series 
DESCRIPTION:By Donation Event brought to you by The Slocan Lake Arts Council (SLAC) \nUCRA Mountain String Band \nWe kick off our outdoor summer music series with UCRA Mountain String Ensemble – a dynamic trio from Rossland BC\, blending bluegrass\, folk\, and rock into their own distinctive sound. Their music features heartfelt melodies and engaging rhythms\, with Ian Johnston delivering powerful guitar work and soulful vocals. Dale Green brings energy to the stand-up bass and adds rich vocal harmonies\, while Brian Taylor contributes intricate mandolin and guitar parts\, enhancing the band’s overall texture. \nRanging from reflective ballads to upbeat tracks that get audiences moving\, UCRA is influenced by groups like Trampled by Turtles\, The Decemberists\, and The Avett Brothers\, UCRA Mountain String Band combines traditional roots with a modern edge. \nWhether performing in intimate venues or on festival stages\, they focus on creating memorable experiences and connecting with their audience through authentic and lively performances.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/music-in-the-park-festival-series/
LOCATION:Centennial Park\, New Denver
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Slocan Lake Arts Council":MAILTO:slocanlakeartscouncil@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T210000
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SUMMARY:Tom Wayman Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the extraordinary everyday with Slocan Valley’s Tom Wayman as he launches his new book of poems Out Of The Ordinary at the Nelson Public Library on Saturday\, July 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tom-wayman-book-launch/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Public":MAILTO:library@nelson.ca
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