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SUMMARY:Salmo - Your Story\, Your Stage Performance Workshops Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Improv\, hosting\, drag\, dance\, poetry\, feedback (bring something to share and we’ll help you shine).  A weekend to learn from performance pros. A stage to try something new (or just to have fun doing what you love). Suggested ages 15+ \nThe Sunday showcase is optional but encouraged. It’s an open mic with a supportive audience. Priority stage spots go to workshop participants \n$10 per workshop \n$20 for the full two days of workshops \nFree spots available (or by donation) \n*REGISTER HERE* \n  \n  \nAll workshops and the showcase take place at the Salmo Art Church EXCEPT for the dance workshop with Fabiola Gascon\, which will be held in the SVYCC multipurpose room. \nDates and times: \nSaturday\, April 18th \n11 – 1 – THE CONFIDENCE TO FAIL – INTRO TO IMPROV W MICHELLE HART \n1:30 – 3:30 – OWN THE MIC: HOSTING WITH DRAG\, COMEDY\, AND CONFIDENCE W ELLA L’AMOUREUX \n4 – NO LIMITS: MAKE A DIY SHOW AT ANY LEVEL W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n  \nSunday\, April 19th \n11 – 1 – FUSION FLOW: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE W FABIOLA GASCON OF TAPATIA COLLECTIVE *this workshop only — takes place in the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre’s multipurpose room* \n1:30 – FROM PAGE TO STAGE: THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD WITH KAI HARWOOD \n3 – PRE-SHOWCASE FEEDBACK W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n6:30/7 – SHOWCASE HOSTED BY CHERYL COOK \n  \nA Super Normal Productions project\nGenerously supported by the CKCA.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/your-story-your-stage-salmo-1/
LOCATION:Salmo Art Church\, 304 Main St.\, Salmo\, V0G1Z0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Super Normal Productions":MAILTO:000.super.normal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T203000
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SUMMARY:Salmo – Your Story\, Your Stage Performance Workshops Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Improv\, hosting\, drag\, dance\, poetry\, feedback (bring something to share and we’ll help you shine).  A weekend to learn from performance pros. A stage to try something new (or just to have fun doing what you love). Suggested ages 15+ \nThe Sunday showcase is optional but encouraged. It’s an open mic with a supportive audience. Priority stage spots go to workshop participants \n$10 per workshop \n$20 for the full two days of workshops \nFree spots available (or by donation) \n*REGISTER HERE* \n  \n  \nAll workshops and the showcase take place at the Salmo Art Church EXCEPT for the dance workshop with Fabiola Gascon\, which will be held in the SVYCC multipurpose room. \nDates and times: \nSaturday\, April 18th \n11 – 1 – THE CONFIDENCE TO FAIL – INTRO TO IMPROV W MICHELLE HART \n1:30 – 3:30 – OWN THE MIC: HOSTING WITH DRAG\, COMEDY\, AND CONFIDENCE W ELLA L’AMOUREUX \n4 – NO LIMITS: MAKE A DIY SHOW AT ANY LEVEL W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n  \nSunday\, April 19th \n11 – 1 – FUSION FLOW: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE W FABIOLA GASCON OF TAPATIA COLLECTIVE *this workshop only — takes place in the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre’s multipurpose room* \n1:30 – FROM PAGE TO STAGE: THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD WITH KAI HARWOOD \n3 – PRE-SHOWCASE FEEDBACK W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM \n6:30/7 – SHOWCASE HOSTED BY CHERYL COOK \n  \nA Super Normal Productions project\nGenerously supported by the CKCA.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/salmo-your-story-your-stage-performance-workshops/
LOCATION:Salmo Art Church\, 304 Main St.\, Salmo\, V0G1Z0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Super Normal Productions":MAILTO:000.super.normal@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T140000
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SUMMARY:Creston - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays\nedited by Luanne Armstrong \nA new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant\, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author\, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time\, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic\, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words\, these women—teachers\, artists\, musicians\, writers\, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism\, to reclaiming Indigenous identities\, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today\, these stories span the spectrum of human experience. \nNestled among pristine lakes\, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges\, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists\, musicians\, back-to- the-landers\, hippies\, environmentalists\, free thinkers\, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation\, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region\, and the Ktunaxa Nation\, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today\, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming\, arts\, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide\, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories. \nThe book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.\nhttps://caitlinpress.com/ \nThe Creston Book launch will be held Saturday\, April 25th\, at 2 pm. \nReaders will be Maureen Cameron\, Ilana Cameron\, Paula Snow\, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dancing-on-mountains/
LOCATION:Creston Legion\, 137 11 Ave N\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Luanne Armstrong":MAILTO:luannea@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T100000
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SUMMARY:Winlaw - Slocan Valley Threads Guild Yard & Yardage
DESCRIPTION:Fabric\, yarn\, notions\, equipment\, plants and books for fibre-related activities for sale at reasonable prices outside under tents.\nLunch\, snacks\, coffee etc.\nDisplay of members’ work inside the hall.\nLots of socializing too at this valued annual community event.\n \nSlocan Valley Threads Guild\n7112 Perry’s Back Road in Appledale.  It’s a left turn off Highway 6\, a few minutes north of Winlaw. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/slocan-valley-yardage/
LOCATION:Slocan Valley Threads Guild\,\, 7112 Perrys Back Road\, Winlaw\, V0G 2J0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Lawrence":MAILTO:lawrencecraiglois@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Paint It Black: on overcoming perfection in art with Nik Black
DESCRIPTION:Now in its fourth year\, Nik Black will be hosting this online only event. Open to any artist who wishes to overcome the burden of perfection and make some really unusual work\, in a safe and supportive environment. \nIt begins with a live opening chat with the artist\, a review of the materials that could be used\, and a first few marks. Nik will answer your questions and offer some tips on how to navigate the rush of art making/destruction. \nThe only supplies needed are ones you already have\, and a tool of obliteration. Nik uses black paint and after 14 days of creating goes live to destroy everything. (These papers are then utilized in other projects\, we will talk about this too!) \nThis process is based on an exercise found in Art and Fear a book by David Bayles. This is suggested reading before or during the event. Please focus on the many pots vs single pot discussion. \nDiscover how destruction can free you from perfectionism and reignite your passion to play
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/paint-it-black-on-overcoming-perfection-in-art-with-nik-black/
LOCATION:The Opal Door\, online only
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Online,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nik Black":MAILTO:Nik@theopaldoor.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260711T160000
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SUMMARY:Creston Clay Fest
DESCRIPTION:Local Potters invite the public to learn\, play\, and explore the world of ceramics. Refreshments and interactive kids table available throughout the day. Fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-clay-fest/
LOCATION:Eversfield Ceramics\, 1522 Airport Road\, Creston
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley In The Raw Arts Society":MAILTO:crestonclayfest@gmail.com
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