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SUMMARY:Youthful Seniors Art & Music Classes - Nelson Studio 88
DESCRIPTION:At Nelson Studio 88\, we believe in the transformative power of creativity for all ages. Our adult and youthful seniors classes are designed for life long learners that are looking for creative outlets and connection with others. The beauty of the arts lies in its ability to stimulate various areas of the brain\, enhancing memory\, cognition\, and a sense of accomplishment and our classes open opportunities to meet like-minded people to play and learn alongside. \nSing and dance with Glee Club\nCommit to an artistic Sketchbook practice\nStrum along Guitar and learn new fingerpicking\nCreate your very own landscape felted wall hanging \nJoin us today at Nelson Studio 88 and step into a world of creativity and growth.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youthful-seniors-art-music-classes-nelson-studio-88/
LOCATION:Nelson Studio 88\, 402 Victoria St.\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:"Rewired" by Sab Curtis
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Transforming Trauma into Inspiration\n“Rewired” \nArt became an unexpected silver lining for West Kootenay-based artist Sab Curtis during her transformative journey through recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Beginning to put brush to canvas as a therapeutic outlet in 2020\, Sab hasn’t stopped painting since. Sab is excited to announce her upcoming solo art exhibit entitled “Rewired\,” featuring a collection of acrylic landscape paintings inspired by her deep connection to nature and newfound passion for art. The exhibit is open to inspire visitors at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from May 2 – 12\, 2024. \nSab Curtis\, a self-taught artist and adventure enthusiast\, discovered the healing quality of art while recovering from her injury. Drawing on her lifelong hobby of photographing natural landscapes\, Sab’s artworks reflect her personal metamorphosis and the role nature played in her recovery process—a journey she describes as confusing and chaotic. Through “Rewired\,” Sab invites visitors to experience the varied moods and emotions that have shaped her transformation\, from calm reflections to complex expressions of resilience. \nAn engineer by profession\, Sab has translated her problem-solving skills to her creative practice through cognitive “rewiring.” She explains\, “My neural pathways have transformed from analysing data to construing the mixing of hues and tapestry of brushstrokes.” \nMother Nature is Sab’s greatest muse\, continually inspiring her work through adventures by foot\, bike\, or skis\, providing inspiration for her next body of work. Sab says\, “My adventures mould me\, and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury\, and my evolving creative practice has helped me comprehend the unplanned pivot in my life.” \nTo celebrate the opening of the exhibit\, Sab invites everyone to a lively reception on Friday\, May 3\, from 7 – 9 pm. The event will feature live painting\, audience participation in a community painting\, live music by Ivan Palomares\, and light refreshments. Additionally\, on Sunday\, May 12\, at 3 pm\, Sab will host a special artist talk during the closing reception\, with a nice treat for all mothers and mother figures in attendance. \nSab’s unique perspective and artistic talent highlight the resilience and adaptability that lies within us all. We invite art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to experience this powerful exhibition at Art Gallery Kimberley between May 2 – 12\, 2024. Sab’s exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday through Sunday\, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm\, and from Monday to Wednesday by appointment. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the beauty and strength in Sab’s “Rewired” collection.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rewired-by-sab-curtis-3/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:"Tides" by Neal Panton
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Capturing Moments of Change\n“Tides” \nCranbrook-based photographer Neal Panton reveals his latest solo exhibit\, “Tides\,” at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from May 16th to May 26th\, 2024. The exhibit invites viewers to explore the fleeting moments of change captured along the Pacific North Coast\, including Haida Gwaii\, the North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island\, and the Oregon Coast. \nBorn and raised in Hamilton\, Ontario\, Neal Panton developed a passion for photography from an early age. As a self-taught photographer\, a former university professor of Photography and Visual Language\, as well as a photojournalist for Reuters news agency\, Neal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his work. His passion for storytelling through images is apparent in every piece featured in “Tides\,” creating an immersive experience for all who visit the exhibit.\nInspired by the beauty and complexity of the moments in between\, “Tides” showcases Neal’s distinctive photographic style\, reminiscent of the darkroom photography process executed through the use of modern photo editing software. Through a combination of intuition and skill\, Neal’s photographs reflect a sense of contemplation and introspection\, inviting viewers to find their own unique connection to the images. \nAccording to Neal\, photography as an art form has unique characteristics. He explains\, “In most traditional art forms\, like painting\, sculpture\, drawing\, and even etching\, you can visibly see the artist’s handiwork—the brushstrokes\, the lines\, the shaping of the material. However\, photography is different. Often\, it appears captured rather than crafted. Its construction is less clear. As an art form\, photography is also more accessible. Almost anyone can engage in photography\, regardless of their background or expertise.” \nUnlike social media snapshots\, the photographs showcased in galleries invite us to pause and ponder\, revealing deeper meaning within each frame. Neal aims to connect with viewers on a deeper level\, seeking friends who share an appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature. \n“Tides” explores the moments in between——pauses\, transitions\, and liminal spaces where change is imminent. These photographs highlight the in-between spaces along the Pacific North Coast\, representing a shift from one state to another\, often feeling uncertain and detached from reality.\nThe opening reception for “Tides” will take place on Friday\, May 17th\, between 7 and 9 pm. Art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike are invited to experience Neal’s moving photography at Art Gallery Kimberley between May 16 – 26\, 2024. The exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday through Sunday\, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm\, and accommodates appointments from Monday to Wednesday. Don’t miss this opportunity to take in the beauty and complexity of the moments in between. \nFor more information or to schedule a visit\, please contact Art Gallery Kimberley at 250-432-9225 or info@artgallerykimberley.com.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tides-by-neal-panton/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
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SUMMARY:Met Opera: Madama Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San\, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton\, whose betrayal destroys her. \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-madama-butterfly/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime & Author Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join local author Kathryn Hartley read from her new novel Castle Mountain at The Nelson Public Library \nAuthor Reading at 10:30am \nFollowed by crafting from 11am to noon \nBook will be available for  purchase \nSynopsis: \nMOUNTAINS CAN BE MAGICAL PLACES.\nBUT DANGER IS NEVER FAR AWAY. \nThere were two things Joanie knew for certain when she woke up that morning:\n1. There was no way Mom was going to let any of them\nget out of marching up a mountain today.\n2. She didn’t want to be a part of this family any more. \nEvery May long weekend Joanie’s mom made the family do their traditional spring hike. At nine\, Joanie thought she was old enough to go stay at a friend’s instead of trudging up a mountain. But Chloe\, her annoying older sister\, and Matt\, her self-centered brother\, had both tried that before and it had never worked for them. So she knew she was doomed to do it again today. They all were. When Mom said jump\, they all jumped. Even Dad. And Dad was sick. No one talked about it but you’d have to be stupid not to notice. \nThen there was Chloe and Matt. Both teenagers. Both with attitude. The thought of spending a whole day with them\, with no escape\, made her want to turn into a little black beetle and crawl under the bed. \nThe magic and mystery of Castle Mountain will hold all their lives in its stony grip. Joanie and her family will be challenged beyond anything they have ever faced before. Will they be able to overcome what the mountain has in store?
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/saturday-storytime-author-reading/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
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SUMMARY:Guided Cold War 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! \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. \nEmail info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-27/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Papercraft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nelson Museum for this free workshop with local artist Jenine Lillian\, where you’ll learn how to make an everlasting paper bouquet for your mom or other special women in your life.\n\nThis is a FREE event and all supplies are included. Pre-registration is required and space is limited!\n\nSign up here: https://form-can.keela.co/mothers-day-papercraft-workshop
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/mothers-day-papercraft-workshop/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T203000
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SUMMARY:Inspiraré Sings!
DESCRIPTION:Inspiraré is a local women’s choir conducted by Kathleen Neudorf. Gorgeous choral pieces and evocative harmonies — bring your mother to the concert\, she’ll love it! One performance only — Saturday May 11th\, 7 pm at the Nelson United Church. Tickets $20 ($10 for children under 12) at Otter Books and at the door. Christoph Martens on piano.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/inspirare-sings/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:MADDISUN w/ ESTELLE HONEYWELL
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time \n\n\nSat\, May 11\n8:30 p.m. PDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nThe Royal \n330 Baker Street \nNelson BC V1L 4H5
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/maddisun-w-estelle-honeywell/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T233000
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SUMMARY:Emotionz Live At Bloom Nightclub
DESCRIPTION:West Coast Hip Hop Legends \nEMOTIONZ – Vancouver BC\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/62iSDJh9SWH1oTSGatTm46 \nSIRREAL – Nanimo BC\nhttps://sirreal.ca/ \nAeon Crux – Nakusp BC\nhttps://aeoncrux.bandcamp.com/album/higher-ground \nDEFIED – Nelson BC\nhttps://defied.ca/ \nTV LEGENDS – Nelson BC\nhttps://www.deezer.com/us/artist/89108152
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/emotionz-live-at-bloom-nightclub/
LOCATION:Bloom Nightclub\, 198 Baker St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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