BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Kootenay Regional Arts Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Kootenay Regional Arts Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250303T193103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T001606Z UID:12662-1747324800-1747339200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Spring Fling FREE Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings\, where you can visit the galleries\, museum\, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-free-thursdays-3/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175546/spring-fling-insta-sm-mmxj1E.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250507T235630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T001617Z UID:14831-1747328400-1747335600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Still Life workshop w/ Cath McIntosh DESCRIPTION:Catherine McIntosh is your instructor for this 2-part still life painting workshop. Bring your own objects to paint or use the items on hand.  \nPre-registration is required and is $50+GST for non-members and $40+GST for Museum members\, all painting materials are provided. Space is limited so register early! Register here. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/still-life-workshop-w-cath-mcintosh-2/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175315/still-life-KCR-T7kz50.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250508T215931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T001606Z UID:14954-1747332000-1747339200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Barbe à Papà Live @ Backroads Brewing DESCRIPTION:Join Barbe à Papà (Nick Johnson) for a night of beautiful Music. Barbe à Papà’s Unique Electro-Folk Style is intertwined With Lyrical story telling To bring a Calm and Engaging vibe to any room he plays. If the weather is right\, His tones will make their way out to the Backroads Patio! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/barbe-a-papa-live-backroads-brewing/ LOCATION:Backroads Brewing\, 460 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L4H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175311/BarbeKCR-ANQSjC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250514T235234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T235234Z UID:15117-1747333800-1747344600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Into the Woods Watch Party!! DESCRIPTION:Join the RLOP as we view the 1991 broadway version of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods\, staring Bernadette Peters as The Witch. \nThe RLOP is thrilled to be staging their own adaptation of Into the Woods this fall. \nThis watch party is a great way to learn about the show\, meet the director\, learn about auditions\, and basically what the next six months will look like if you join! \n$5 cover fee for non RLOP members. \nHope to see you there!! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/into-the-woods-watch-party/ LOCATION:2054 Washington Street\, 2054 Washington Street\, Rossland CATEGORIES:Calendar,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175308/in-to-the-woods.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T001606Z UID:14639-1747335600-1747344600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kootenay Blues Society presents Dawn Tyler Watson and Steve Strongman DESCRIPTION:Two of Canada’s top blues performers will be appearing as a dynamic duo at Finley’s in Nelson\, BC on Thursday\, May 15th at 7 PM. Tickets are $25.00 and are available online at kootenaybluessociety.com or by contacting Finley’s for physical tickets: PH: 250 352 5121. They will also do a workshop on Wednesday\, May 14 at 7 PM in the basement of the Kootenay Co op Radios building. The workshop is by donation. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-blues-society-presents-dawn-tyler-watson-and-steve-strongman/ LOCATION:Finley’s Bar $ Grill\, 705 Vernon St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175331/Watson-and-Strongman-photo-QmPS7a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250317T230707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T201654Z UID:13177-1747337400-1747344600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II DESCRIPTION:After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue\, we’re back—bigger\, bolder\, and weirder than ever. \nThis show is a love letter to the phrase “Keep Nelson Weird.” It’s a live show packed with fast-paced\, scripted comedy. Each scene is short\, sharp\, and completely original—written and performed by the cast. Expect the return of Nelson News Tonight—and if you don’t know what that is… well\, we won’t spoil it for you.  \nWhat audiences said about our last show: \n“That was such an amazing show! Maybe the best I’ve seen in Nelson\, honestly. Please do it again!”\n “I haven’t laughed that much in a long time.”\n “We loved it so so much and can’t wait to see the next show!”\n“PEOPLE IN THE BATHROOM CAN”T STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD THE SHOW IS!!!! AHHH!!!!!” \nThe Cast: \nJaymes Bowman \nMichelle Hart \nEmma Hill \nRuby Horton \nKait Hundt-Lippett \nRuth Krulitsky \nJonathan Ramos \n  \nWith special guest\, Jackie Atkins!  \n  \nDirected by Michelle Hart  \nThis 90-minute production\, including an intermission\, features mature content—parental discretion is advised. \nDue to the incredible response to our last show\, we’re thrilled to add a second performance! Don’t miss your chance to catch us at the Capitol Theatre on May 15 or May 27 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-sketch-comedy-revue-volume-ii-2/ LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Comedy,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175453/Insta-Tiles-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250515T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T001607Z UID:14641-1747341000-1747351800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:DANNY BELL & HIS DISAPPOINTMENTS\, JARED JACKEL’S BAD VIBRATIONS\, AMY NELSON DESCRIPTION:WESTERN FOLK // PSYCH // PUNK // SPOOKY BLUES // DEPRESSION ERA BLUES URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/danny-bell-his-disappointments-jared-jackels-bad-vibrations-amy-nelson/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250310T164013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T231647Z UID:12808-1747396800-1747411200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“I’m Raul\, an architect and artist of Mexican origin\, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products\, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.\n\n\n\nThis curiosity led me to digital fabrication\, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship\, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-16/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250423T200831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T004710Z UID:14262-1747416600-1747432800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Friday Blues at Torchlight Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/friday-blues-at-torchlight-brewing-co-2/ LOCATION:Torchlight Brewing Co.\, 125 Hall St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 7B4 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Food/Beverage,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/04/20175354/friday-RyqSdr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Blues Society":MAILTO:info@kootenaybluessociety.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250516T174743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T004710Z UID:15183-1747422000-1747432800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Electrojazziness DESCRIPTION:The Langham presents an interactive\, improvised concert with Electrojazziness.\n\nElectrojazziness is an incredible jazz x electronica x hip hop fusion project\, featuring the amazing Montreal-based jazz piano maestro Alex McNally and the Nelson-based live-music-production wizard and freestyle rapper thisissami.\n\nWhat does “interactive concert” mean? Well\, it’s a concert where the audience will get to direct the music & lyric journey. Attendees and Electrojazziness will collaboratively weave a tapestry that is sure to delight your senses!\n\nThese two life-long improvisers come have been exploring different forms of interactive performance for many years\, and Electrojazziness was born when they met doing street performance in Montreal. We invite you to help us co-create a magical\, eclectic\, groovy improvised journey with us at The Langham.\n\nThis evening will begin with a workshop at 7:15pm where you will get a chance to learn production techniques from these pros and collaborate with them. The interactive concert kicks off at 8:00pm.\n\nTickets: $20 for adults\, $10 for youth (<21 years) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/electrojazziness/ LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T010000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250331T192839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T004710Z UID:13515-1747422000-1747443600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE! FUNDRAISER\, LIVE MUSIC & DANCE PARTY DESCRIPTION:STAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ! “From Turtle Island To Palestine\, Colonization Is A Crime!” \nA night of LIVE politically conscious music and dance\, to fundraise for the Autonomous Sinixt and Nelson4Palestine (supporting their sponsorships of 2 children in Gaza\, who were orphaned by the Zionist Israel’s military during the ongoing genocide). \n———————- \nEVENT DETAILS: \n——————— \nTIME: 7pm-1am \nLOCATION:\n– The Eagle’s Hall (641 Baker Street)\n– Happening on Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland)\, in so-called “Nelson” \nAGE RESTRICTION:\nAll Ages welcome\n*Note: expect some swearing in the music\n..if it was a movie\, we’d rate it PG-13. \nDRINKS:\nNon-Alcoholic\, Flavoured Fizzy Drinks Available.\n– Feel free to bring your own water bottles and snacks \nSOUND SYSTEM\n-https://www.instagram.com/live.harmonics/\nLive Harmonics will be bring in a PK sound system! \n————————— \nTIMELINE (7pm-1am)\n————————— \nDOORS OPEN: 7pm \n7pm-8pm: SILENT AUCTION & KEFFIYEH RAFFLE + DJ WHO\n– please bring cash\, water bottle and snacks\n– To donate see “Tickets & Silent Auction” section below \n8pm-8:30: OPENING CEREMONIES\n– Opening Ceremonies & Land Acknowledgement\n– Host: Othman Hamdan “The Imprisoned Blogger”\n– Guest Speakers: BOLC\, Nelson4Palestine\, Nelson Tenants Union \nLIVE POLITICAL MUSIC\n8:30-9pm: KAY THE AQUANAUT \n910pm-10pm: LEE REED \nCOMMUNITY DJ DANCE PARTY\n10pm-11:30am: RAFFERTY FUNKSMITH \n11:30-1am: MOCHILERO \n——————————————————- \nTICKETS & SILENT AUCTION / DONATIONS\n——————————————————- \nTICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE & AT DOOR:\n– $10-20 (SLIDING SCALE)\n– $10-15 (YOUTH / LOW INCOME FOLKS)\n– $15 – 20 (IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY FULL PRICE)\n* Limited subsidized tickets available\, by email: stageagainstthemachine@protonmail.me\n– Pre-paying to reserve your spot & helps us to prepare. \nONLINE TICKETS / PRE-PAY:\n1) Send E-transfer to: STAGEAGAINSTTHEMACHINE@PROTONS.ME\n2) In the comments field: specify # of tickets you are paying for + your name and/or the names of attendees joining you.\n3) You name(s) will be on a list / ID required\n*DM if any of this is an issue for you \n*All pre-sale ticket purchasers receive (per ticket):\n1 FREE raffle ticket for 1 handmade Keffiyeh (from www.inaash.org)\, upon arrival. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/stage-against-the-machine-fundraiser-live-music-dance-party/ LOCATION:Eagles Hall\, 641 baker street\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4J3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/04/20175349/stage-Mjg8Q3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DJ WHO":MAILTO:stageagainstthemachine@proton.me END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250516T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250423T200831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T004710Z UID:14263-1747425600-1747438200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:CITIZEN RAGE\, IDIOFAME\, POOR SPORT\, FOLDED HAND DESCRIPTION:NOISE CULT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS \ntwo bangin nights with \nMAY 16TH -$25 \nCITIZEN RAGE \nIDIOFAME \nPOOR SPORT \nFOLDED HAND \nMAY 17TH – $25 \nTERAKKA \nPURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE \nGARDENER \nINFINITE ENCLOSURE \nWEEKEND PASS – $40 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/citizen-rage-idiofame-poor-sport-folded-hand/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance ORGANIZER;CN="Noise Cult Productions":MAILTO:thenelsonnoise@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T000109Z UID:14642-1747440000-1747699199@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Festival will take place May 17 to May 19\, 2025. \nWhether you’re new to Kaslo\, a long-time local\, or back for a visit over the Victoria Day long weekend\, Kaslo May Days feels like coming home. May Days—a celebration of the return of summer—has been part of the fabric of this community since 1892. Every year\, for three glorious\, fun-filled days\, the Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce serves as its proud host and steward. \nDuring May Days\, dozens of arts and crafts vendors set up booths at Vimy Park to sell their wares alongside artisan food producers\, craft beer\, and other gourmet treats. The park’s Gazebo becomes a stage for Music in the Park\, with a foot-tapping\, finger-snapping lineup of live music performances throughout the weekend. In keeping with tradition\, local children enact the Maypole Dance\, which just so happens to be the longest consecutive annual Maypole Dance in North America.  And it’s not just the park—during May Days\, the entire village of Kaslo is abuzz with events and activities. \nLogger Sports is a marquis May Days tradition in Kaslo\, and a spectator favourite. Competitors travel here from all over the continent to vie for prizes at this spirited two-day event\, which features competitions in Tree Climbing\, Log Rolling\, Axe Throwing\, and Springboard Chopping. If you’re new to May Days\, we can pretty much guarantee you’ve never seen anything like this before! \nShow ‘n’ Shine has been a part of May Days for more than 25 years. Typically held on Sunday\, hundreds of unique cars—from 1900s antiques to rare sports car icons like the AC Cobra—can be seen lining the streets of Kaslo’s historic downtown. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days/ LOCATION:Downtown Kaslo\, Kaslo CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175330/May-Days-2025-Logo-with-Dates-D0DMwa.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250218T190603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T000109Z UID:12175-1747479600-1747483200@www.wkartscouncil.com 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-75/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T000110Z UID:14644-1747479600-1747501200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Logger Sports DESCRIPTION:Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days Celebration. Competitors from across Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and the opportunity to show off their logging skills. \nThe venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with its gorgeous backdrop of the Purcell Mountain Range. Our grounds are steadily being improved with beautiful amphitheater style seating and a new log rolling pond. \nEvery year on the Victoria Day long weekend spectators are thrilled by Canadian Championship events such as Tree Climbing\, Log Rolling\, Axe Throwing and Springboard Chopping to name a few. \n\n2025 Schedule\n\n  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-logger-sports-2/ CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175329/Screen-Shot-2025-05-01-at-8.49.08-AM-scaled-iFGka1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250507T235629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T000119Z UID:14833-1747483200-1747490400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Still Life workshop w/ Cath McIntosh DESCRIPTION:Catherine McIntosh is your instructor for this 2-part still life painting workshop. Bring your own objects to paint or use the items on hand.  \nPre-registration is required and is $50+GST for non-members and $40+GST for Museum members\, all painting materials are provided. Space is limited so register early! Register here. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/still-life-workshop-w-cath-mcintosh/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175315/still-life-KCR-T7kz50.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250423T200831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T000110Z UID:14264-1747512000-1747524600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:TEKARRA\, PURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE\, GARDENER\, INFINITE ENCLOSURE DESCRIPTION:NOISE CULT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS \ntwo bangin nights with \nMAY 16TH -$25 \nCITIZEN RAGE \nIDIOFAME \nPOOR SPORT \nFOLDED HAND \nMAY 17TH – $25 \nTERAKKA \nPURE LOVE ETERNAL PEACE \nGARDENER \nINFINITE ENCLOSURE \nWEEKEND PASS – $40 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tekarra-pure-love-eternal-peace-gardener-infinite-enclosure/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance ORGANIZER;CN="Noise Cult Productions":MAILTO:thenelsonnoise@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T000106Z UID:14646-1747562400-1747580400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Show and Shine DESCRIPTION:The Kaslo Show and Shine was started by a small group of dedicated car buffs as a feature in the 1997 May Days celebrations held on the May long weekend every year. The inaugural event had approximately 15 vehicles on display and from that small beginning has been held every year since and has seen continuous growth to the point that in 2012 there were just under 100 registered cars covering the years from the 1930′s up to some exceedingly rare Mustangs from the 1960′s and 1970′s \nKaslo is a village of about 1000 people\, situated about an hours drive North of Nelson BC on the West Shore of Kootenay Lake and nestled between the Purcell mountains to the East and the Selkirk range to the West. For a small community Kaslo has an unusually high number of interesting and unique vehicles both in the village and in the surrounding area and has counted among its residents one of only two original Shelby Cobras licensed in BC amongst other interesting vehicles. \nOver the years the Show and Shine has began to attract cars from further afield and has seen cars from as far afield as Spokane\, Vancouver BC and the Prairie Provinces of Canada. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-show-and-shine/ CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175328/Screen-Shot-2025-05-01-at-8.44.54-AM-scaled-ogJ6f8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T000106Z UID:14648-1747566000-1747587600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Logger Sports DESCRIPTION:Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days Celebration. Competitors from across Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and the opportunity to show off their logging skills. \nThe venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with its gorgeous backdrop of the Purcell Mountain Range. Our grounds are steadily being improved with beautiful amphitheater style seating and a new log rolling pond. \nEvery year on the Victoria Day long weekend spectators are thrilled by Canadian Championship events such as Tree Climbing\, Log Rolling\, Axe Throwing and Springboard Chopping to name a few. \n\n2025 Schedule\n\n  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-logger-sports/ CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175329/Screen-Shot-2025-05-01-at-8.49.08-AM-scaled-iFGka1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250218T190329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T000107Z UID:12166-1747584000-1747594800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Newkeys Place presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie DESCRIPTION:Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie\, Like with friends. \nSundays 4-7 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/newkeys-place-presents-blues-in-the-afternoon-with-sam-hurrie-63/ LOCATION:New Key’s Pub\, 16070 BC-3A\, Crawford Bay\, BC\, V0B 1E0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/02/20182019/421386343_794638979369624_4824241606627690411_n-MipTQS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250505T191417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T004607Z UID:14649-1747656000-1747663200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kaslo May Days Parade DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves a parade—especially our beloved Kaslo May Days Parade! Come out and cheer on our incredible local participants\, including the Kootenay Kilties\, local organizations\, businesses\, and our dedicated Emergency Service Providers. \nWe welcome everyone to join in the fun! However\, for safety reasons\, please do not throw candy from vehicles. In past years\, this has led to unsafe situations with children running into the street. If you’re walking in the parade\, you’re welcome to toss candy onto the sidewalks instead. \n 2025 Theme:  CANADA  Show off your Canadian pride by wearing red and white\, flying the flag\, and designing a fantastic float! \n Date & Time: Monday\, May 19\, at 12:00 PM sharp Parade Route: The parade kicks off at the Kaslo Legion\, traveling down historic Front Street\, then along 4th Street to B Avenue before taking a second lap around the block. From there\, it continues down Front Street\, passing the beloved SS Moyie\, and finishes at Vimy Park fairgrounds. \n A Long-Held Tradition:The JVH Graduating Class proudly takes the second-to-last spot in the parade. As tradition dictates\, along the final stretch—from Front & 4th Street down to Vimy Park—spectators are welcome to toss small water balloons at the grads (water only\, please!). \n Want to Join the Parade?If your organization or business would like to participate\, we’d love to have you! Contact the Chamber Event Manager at thekaslochamber@gmail.com for details. \nPlease give a big thank you to volunteer Parade Marshall Mark Dobroski & let’s make the 2025 Kaslo May Days Parade a celebration to remember! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-parade/ CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175327/Screen-Shot-2025-05-01-at-8.46.17-AM-scaled-2GWpTY.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo &%3B Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250310T164013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T231647Z UID:12809-1747656000-1747670400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“I’m Raul\, an architect and artist of Mexican origin\, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products\, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.\n\n\n\nThis curiosity led me to digital fabrication\, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship\, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-15/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250310T164013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T231647Z UID:12810-1747742400-1747756800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“I’m Raul\, an architect and artist of Mexican origin\, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products\, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.\n\n\n\nThis curiosity led me to digital fabrication\, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship\, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-14/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250310T164013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T231648Z UID:12811-1747828800-1747843200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“I’m Raul\, an architect and artist of Mexican origin\, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products\, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.\n\n\n\nThis curiosity led me to digital fabrication\, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship\, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-13/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250508T000541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000541Z UID:14920-1747872000-1747958399@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Steve Marc w. Buns DESCRIPTION:Dance your buns off to some multi genre groove music with Buns (from Calgary) and Steve Marc (from Castlegar). URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/steve-marc-w-buns/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175312/Copy-of-Album-Release.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250310T164013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T231648Z UID:12812-1747915200-1747929600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“I’m Raul\, an architect and artist of Mexican origin\, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products\, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.\n\n\n\nThis curiosity led me to digital fabrication\, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship\, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-12/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250303T193103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T234606Z UID:12663-1747929600-1747944000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Spring Fling FREE Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings\, where you can visit the galleries\, museum\, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-free-thursdays-2/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175546/spring-fling-insta-sm-mmxj1E.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250425T011659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T234606Z UID:14348-1747936800-1747942200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Speaker Series with Cindy Devine: Cultivating a Champion DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of epic stories\, serious inspiration\, and a whole lot of trail talk! We’re stoked to welcome Cindy Devine—world champion downhill mountain biker and absolute legend—for a ride through her incredible career\, starting at 6 pm on Thursday\, May 22 at the Rossland Museum. \nCindy will share how her active childhood laid the foundation for becoming the very first UCI World Downhill Mountain Bike Champ in 1990. She’ll chat about the wild early days of competitive mountain biking\, what it was like blazing trails as a female racer in a male-dominated sport\, and how the scene has evolved over the decades. \nAs an inductee in the World Mountain Bike Hall of Fame\, Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame\, and most recently\, the BC Sports Hall of Fame\, Cindy’s legacy is the stuff of two-wheeled dreams. Lucky us—she calls Rossland home! \nWhether you’re a mountain biking fanatic or just love a good story\, this is one talk you won’t want to miss. Admission by donation. Bring your friends—let’s ride! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/speaker-series-with-cindy-devine-cultivating-a-champion/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/04/20175340/Cindy-Devine-May-2025-e77aOR.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250516T181329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T181329Z UID:15217-1747940400-1747944000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Author Event: Tom Langford at the Fernie Museum DESCRIPTION:Join writer and academic Tom Langford to present this new and welcome addition to Fernie’s history! \nDoors at 7pm. Free Admission. \nNibbles and cash bar included\, and early-release copies will be available for purchase. \nThe Canadian postwar economic boom did not include the Crowsnest Pass and Elk Valley. The Lights on the Tipple Are Going Out tells the story of our fight for survival. \nUnderground mine closures began in 1950\, prompting various attempts by coal companies\, labour unions\, leftist political parties\, municipal governments\, and business groups to save the local economy. Efforts to reindustrialize in the mid-1960s brought unregulated\, pell-mell growth\, unsafe working conditions\, and extreme pollution. Starting in 1968\, however\, the tide turned again as new mountaintop strip mines were built to produce metallurgical coal for Asia-Pacific steelmakers. \nToday\, in the face of the climate crisis\, green steel manufacturing is being developed that eliminates the use of CO2-emitting coal. In the coming decades\, as this book argues\, the Crowsnest Pass and Elk Valley will need to stress ecosystem restoration\, sustainable economic activities\, and the inclusion of First Nations at the centre of economic decision making in order to embrace a future beyond coal. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/author-event-tom-langford-at-the-fernie-museum/ LOCATION:Fernie Museum\, 491 2nd Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/05/20175258/TomLangford-medium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150759 CREATED:20250423T200901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T234606Z UID:14248-1747940400-1747954800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:BUNS with STEVE MARC DESCRIPTION:MULTI GENRE GROOVE MUSIC\n19+ URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/buns-with-steve-marc/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR