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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
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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-90/
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:InSight: Creative Soma Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a gentle journey inward through somatic inquiry and art therapy.  Using focusing oriented art therapy techniques we’ll explore a felt sense to experience the body’s innate wisdom to guide us towards new insight and self awareness.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/insight-creative-soma-studio/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Art Therapy\, 406 Josephine St #203\, Nelson\, V1L 1W3
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Juanita Kiff":MAILTO:heartwithinart@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Cry Bebes Yacht Rock Garden
DESCRIPTION:Putting the SAD back and your SADderday nights LIVE this week at the World famous HUME BEER GARDEN! set sale for a sentimental journey as the Titan of tears himself Navigates this ship through the rough waters of emotions from 6 until 9 PM! Family friendly\, kids and dogs welcome!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/cry-bebes-yacht-rock-garden/
LOCATION:Hume Hotel Beer Garden Stage\, 422 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Comedy,Food/Beverage,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hume Hotel":MAILTO:info@humehotel.com
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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) \nKootenay River Renegades \nKootenay River Renegades are a hard-driving and electric quartet that perform a heady mix of roots and blues as well as catchy rock classics and some tasty originals. Holly Hyatt on Vocals and bass\, Jon Burden on Vocals and Guitar\, Steve Wilson on Drums and Clint Swanson on Sax\, these four superb musicians plug in and let rip with a powerful blend of blues grit\, soul\, and fiery rock. Jon is rated an “extraordinary guitarist” by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society\, while Holly’s honey-rich vocals “captivate the listener” (Blues Blog USA). Better not miss these guys.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/music-in-the-park-festival-series-2/
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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