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SUMMARY:Invermere First Fridays With ArtSpots
DESCRIPTION:Join us for First Fridays and the self guided Art Walk in Invermere and the Columbia Valley. A monthly evening event where Arts and the Community collide! Consisting of local galleries\, artist studios\, live music\, local food and good times\, First Fridays is a great way to enjoy some East Kootenay Culture in the heart of downtown Invermere.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/first-fridays-art-walk-invermere/
LOCATION:Invermere\, Invermere
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Walk Invermere /Art Spots Invermere":MAILTO:info@columbiavalleyarts.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260406T094827
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SUMMARY:Castlegar Sculpturewalk Self-guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ode to Bees\, Artist Lawrence Cormier\, Photo David R Gluns Photography\nEnjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local\, regional\, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-sculpturewalk-self-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Begins at Kootenay Market Plaza\, 600 block\, Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castlegar Sculpturewalk":MAILTO:info@castlegarsculpturewalk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230909T160000
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SUMMARY:Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio & Giftshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet our members\, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? You can find us on Facebook! \nVarious dates from June–Sept.\, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. \nfacebook.com/SelkirkWeavers \ninstagram.com/selkirkweaversspinners
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/selkirk-weavers-spinners-guild-studio-giftshop/
LOCATION:Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, 112 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Selkirk Weavers &amp%3B Spinners":MAILTO:selkirkweavers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231001T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T185254Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy some authentic mountain culture! You with find fresh LOCAL produce\, honey & baking\, preserves\, woodwork\, soaps/beauty\, pottery\, jewellery\, knitwear\, plants & much much more. Including live music. \nWednesdays\, Mid-June–Oct.\, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/golden-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Spirit Square\, Timberframe Pedestrian Bridge\, Golden
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Farmers' Market":MAILTO:goldenfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230917T150000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Garden Gallery Summer Season
DESCRIPTION:Weekly exhibits of local and regional artists. Visit our website for details. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/hidden-garden-gallery-summer-season/
LOCATION:Hidden Garden Gallery\, 112 Slocan Ave.\, New Denver
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hidden Garden Gallery":MAILTO:hiddengardengallerynd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk 2023
DESCRIPTION:ArtWalk is celebrating 34 years of local artists! Businesses act as galleries for artists all summer\, with two openings (June 24/August 5) featuring performance artists throughout downtown Nelson.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artwalk-2023/
LOCATION:various locations
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:ingridlove@ndac.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
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SUMMARY:Grace Croughan
DESCRIPTION:The represented artist Grace CROUGHAN (Aug. 23 to Sept. 9) from Toronto will be showing her textural mountainscapes. \nStudio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It has been in operation in the summer time mainly and going into its 15th season. 7 Art Exhibitions by talented Canadian Artists painting mainly landscapes and abstract. Artists from the region and across Canada are represented by the owner & curator Anne Béliveau.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/art-of-charlene-duncan-aug-2-19-art-of-grace-croughan-aug-23-sept-9-copy/
LOCATION:Studio Connexion Art Gallery\, 203 Fifth Ave. NW.\, Nakusp
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne-Elizabeth B%C3%A9liveau":MAILTO:studioconnexion@telus.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T221759Z
UID:1291-1694131200-1694303999@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Queen City Burlesque Expo
DESCRIPTION:A Sensational Vaudeville Affair\, Presenting phenomenal world class burlesque entertainment.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/queen-city-burlesque-expo/
LOCATION:The Royal and The Capitol Theatre\, 330 Baker St. / 421 Victoria St.\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queen City Burlesque Expo":MAILTO:queencityexpo@gmail.com
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UID:3468-1694131200-1694303999@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:NELSON ROAD KINGS QUEEN CITY CRUISE
DESCRIPTION:Calling all classic car enthusiasts to the 19th annual Queen City Cruise in Nelson! Organised by Nelson Road Kings since 2003\, come and view a spectacular range of vehicles from pre-1949 to present day. Lovingly restored\, sparkling clean and ready to take over Baker Street in support of local charities. \nParticipants will gather at Railtown\, Nelson\, on Friday September 8th for food\, entertainment\, and a parade down the iconic Baker Street. While on Saturday\, September 9th\, Baker Street will be closed to traffic so spectators can get a closer look at these beautifully maintained cars\, trucks and motorcycles.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-road-kings-queen-city-cruise/
LOCATION:Nelson Baker Street\, Baker Street\, Nelson\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230910T190000
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SUMMARY:Mind.Body.Circus Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Circus Acts Insomniacs are proud to present our second retreat\n\nMind. Body. Circus.\n——Wellness Retreat——-\n━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━\nA weekend of Aerials\, Dance & Self Discovery\nSeptember 8th – 9th & 10th 2023 at Vallican Whole in Winlaw\, BC\n━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━\nConnect\, ground yourself\, uncover your aerial incarnation through movement.\n━━━━━━༻❁༺━━━━━━\n\nOfferings include\,\nAerial Hoop\nAerial Silks\nAerial Trapeze\nAuthentic Movement Dance\nDance Workshop\nPartner Movement Workshop\nYoga\nSound Healing\nGuided Meditation\nMakeup class\nPerformance & Act development Workshop\nAs well as group development exercises and more!\n═══════☆═══════\nVegetarian Meals included for the weekend.\n═══════☆═══════\nCamping accommodations are included at Valhalla pines campground. Driving locally is also an option.\n═══════☆═══════\n$750 Investment for the whole weekend (all 3 days\, camping\, and meals included)\n═══════☆═══════\nNO AERIAL OR DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!\n═══════☆═══════\nFull Schedule TBA.\n\nTo register you can fill out the registration form here :\nhttps://www.circusactsinsomniacs.com/retreat
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/mind-body-circus-retreat/
LOCATION:Vallican Whole Community Centre\, 3762 Little Slocan South Road\, Vallican\, British Columbia\, V0G2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Wellness,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Circus Acts Insomniacs":MAILTO:info@circusactsinsomniacs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T210000
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UID:4558-1694201400-1694206800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Nikko Forsberg Album Release
DESCRIPTION:Nelson guitarist and singer Nikko Forsberg presents his debut solo album The Elves of Riondel live at the Capitol Theatre.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nikko-forsberg-album-release/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikko Forsberg":MAILTO:inkognikko@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T223000
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CREATED:20230817T190134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T171755Z
UID:4463-1694203200-1694212200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Queen City Burlesque Expo – Tease on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 4th Annual Queen City Burlesque Expo!  \n**A Sensational Vaudeville Affair** \nTease on Tap: A way to let loose and enjoy seeing and meeting all of our special guests up close and personal. \nStarring special guests\, straight from Broadway NYC\, from Vancouver\, Victoria\, Edmonton\, and Seattle\, as well as a bevy of local performers including Nelson’s Sweetheart of Burlesque\, and this year’s local headliner: Mz. Iris Wilde. \nPeruse our Facebook Event Page for more information about each and every performer. \nAlso\, stay tuned for our suggested (but not mandatory!) theme for the night! \n#letsbesensational \nhttps://queencityburlesque.ca/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/queen-city-burlesque-expo-tease-on-tap/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen City Burlesque Expo":MAILTO:queencityexpo@gmail.com
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