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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:"Natural Geometry" Solo Art Exhibit by Michael Hepher
DESCRIPTION:Kimberley\, BC — September 4–28\, 2025 — Art Gallery Kimberley is proud to present “Natural Geometry\,” a solo exhibition of hand-printed artworks by Fernie-based interdisciplinary artist Michael Hepher. Known for his vibrant sense of colour\, thoughtful interpretation of the everyday\, and abilities across mediums\, Michael’s series pushes the boundaries of abstraction while using the historic art of letterpress printmaking. \nFor more than a decade\, Michael has explored the intersection of the natural and the abstract. “Natural Geometry” translates organic shapes and landscapes into layered compositions of bold colours\, overlapping forms\, and rhythmic patterns. Each work invites viewers to see the world around them in a new way—where the familiar vanishes into geometry\, and where the mechanics of nature are revealed in uplifting\, unexpected ways. \n“Letterpress printing is both ancient and tactile\,” says Michael. “It offers a human touch to abstraction—each impression carrying the honesty of an analog process while reimagining the natural spaces we move through every day.” \nWorking from his Clawhammer Press studio in Fernie\, BC\, Michael combines traditional wood and linoleum block techniques with modern design sensibilities. His limited-edition prints touch the intersection of history\, craft\, and contemporary vision. \nMichael’s career spans printmaking\, oil painting\, and illustration\, with a portfolio of acclaimed public art projects\, private commissions\, and exhibitions including All Kinds of Beauty\, a 16 x 96’ mural celebrating Fernie (2019)\, Backroads BC (Fernie Museum Gallery\, 2018; Smithers Art Gallery\, 2019)\, and In This Together\, a touring exhibition shown across the Kootenays (2021–2022). \nPlease join us in celebrating this bold and intimate exploration of how we see\, feel\, and interpret the natural world at the closing reception on Friday\, September 26\, 2025 between 6 and 8 pm with an artist talk and interactive demonstration at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/natural-geometry-solo-art-exhibit-by-michael-hepher/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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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/saturday-bunker-tours-2/
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:BIG RIVER Speaker Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for transboundary conversations about healing the Columbia River. Pearkes and fellow speakers\, Shelly Boyd (Sinixt Confederacy Coordinator) and Cindy Marchand (Chair of the Colville Confederated Tribes Fish & Wildlife Committee) will offer hopes for salmon and the future of the Columbia River. \nTickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the Trail Museum & Archives in the Trail Riverfront Centre (1505 Bay Avenue\, Trail) or by phone with credit card.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/big-river-speaker-tour/
LOCATION:The Griff at The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Eco-Dyeing and Printing at Cranbrook Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Karen Deibert for an introductory workshop on eco-dyeing and printing. In this hands-on class\, participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing and create a one-of-a-kind 14” x 72” silk scarf using iron or copper-based mordants. The process explores plant-based techniques that produce beautiful and unpredictable designs rooted in nature. \nThe workshop includes instruction on terminology\, technique\, and design experimentation. All materials are provided. A follow-up drop-in session on September 14 offers the opportunity to view final scarf results and discuss the process further. \n  \nNote: Seating is limited. This is a creative\, beginner-friendly class — no prior experience required.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/eco-dyeing-and-printing-at-cranbrook-arts/
LOCATION:Cranbrook Arts\, 1401 5th St N\, Cranbrook\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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SUMMARY:2025 Smokiepalooza Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:SMOKIEPALOOZA 2025 — This is the event you don’t want to miss!\nThree bands. One epic night.\nThe Smokiepalooza outdoor music festival returns Saturday\, September 13\, at Trail’s iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park! Sponsored by the incredible corporate partner\, Power Paving.\nTickets are ONLY $25 (+ $2 ticket fee)\nTrail Smoke Eaters Season Ticket Holders get 10% OFF!\nKids 15 & under get in FREE\, thanks to the Murphy Family Foundation!\n________________________________________\nWHAT TO EXPECT\nA powerhouse lineup:\nMidnight Rider (4:30–5:45 PM)\nA hard-hitting blues rock band from Trail\, BC\, known for gritty Texas-style guitar riffs\, soulful vocals\, and a rhythm section that grooves with purpose. Blending classic blues and rock with a modern edge\, keeping the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive and kicking. \nCaptain Jean-Luc Picard (6:15–7:30 PM)\nBuckle up for a sonic voyage with Captain Jean-Luc Picard — a band that boldly goes where great music lives! From classic rock anthems to modern bangers\, from laid-back grooves to high-energy jams\, they cover the best from every era and genre and they’ve got your soundtrack. Engage! \nHeadliner: BC/DC (8:00–9:45 PM)\nGet ready for a high-voltage rock show as BC/DC brings their explosive energy to the Smokiepalooza stage! There are tribute bands\, and then there’s BC/DC. Born of bush party ashes in the summer of 1999\, they’ve played over 1200 unexpected gigs\, redefining what a tribute band can be — from biker bashes in Ymir to stadiums and arenas across North America and now\, Smokiepalooza! This AC/DC tribute band isn’t just a tribute — they’re an experience. From Back in Black to Hells Bells\, they’ll have Butler Park electrified! Their over-the-top live show has become a legendary “rite-of-passage” for fans — Remember the first time you believed in rock n’ roll? Welcome back. BCDC\nFood vendors\nBeer garden\nKids Zone\nAll-ages fun for the whole family!\n________________________________________\nGet your tickets now: tickets.trailsmokeeaters.com\nBring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your love for rock.\nThis is the show you don’t want to miss.\nSmokiepalooza 2025: Let’s rock Trail.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/2025-smokiepalooza-music-festival/
LOCATION:Butler Park\, 1800 Thom St.\, Trail\, V1r 4t8
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail Soke Eaters":MAILTO:a.mccarthy@trailsmokeeaters.com
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