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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:Wednesday 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\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series: Ayla Tesler-Mabé
DESCRIPTION:Regularly voted one of Fernie’s favourite events\, the Wednesday Scials are outdoor fun for the whole family! \nThe Arts Station hosts the popular weekly Socials every Wednesday evening from July 9th – August 20th. Enjoy a sizzling summer of live music and good times in downtown Fernie with seven weeks of free concerts popping up each week in Station Square. \nThe beverage garden will be stocked with Fernie Brewing Beer\, Cider and BC Wine. Make sure to bring your ID in order to get a wristband for 19+ attendees. \nThe event starts at 5.30pm with an opening act\, food trucks and craft activities for the kids. Headliner goes on at 6:30pm. \n2025 LINEUP: \nJuly 9: HEADLINER: The Steadies\, Support Act: Sarah Orton\nJuly 16: HEADLINER: Emma Kade\, Support Act: Abby Young\nJuly 23: HEADLINER: Kaeley Jade\, Support Act: Tenise Marie\nJuly 30: HEADLINER: Hark Raving Sirens\, Support Act: Peri DeMarchi\, DJ Betty Slims\nAugust 6: HEADLINER: Daniel James McFadyen\, Support Act: Tennyson King\nAugust 13: HEADLINER: MIINA\, Support Act: Tailgator\nAugust 20: HEADLINER: Ayla Tesler-Mabé \nSCHEDULE:\n5:30 pm – Food Trucks\n5:30 pm – 6:30 pm- DJ / Support Act\n5:30 – 8 pm – Kids Art Zone\n5:30 – 8:45 pm – Refreshment Garden Open – Fernie Brewing Company Beers\, Cider & BC Wines. ID REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE\n6:30 – 8:30 pm – Live Music \nPLEASE NOTE:  \n\nWristbands required for 19+ attendees. ID required for ALL participants to receive wristband\, regardless of age. No exceptions.\nLimited capacity in the beer garden\, please arrive early to ensure access.\nNo dogs allowed in the beer garden.\nNo outside alcohol allowed.\nLawn chairs welcome\, limited seating available.\nAnyone not adhering to the rules may be removed from the event.\nThis is a safe\, fun\, family-friendly community event. Parents must be monitored by their kids – make sure to stick together!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-socials-outdoor-concert-series-ayla-tesler-mabe/
LOCATION:601 1st Ave\, Fernie BC
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