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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
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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
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Creston Valley Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Creston Valley is a vital birdwatching site\, important bird area and staging area for migratory birds with over 300 species of birds recorded.The Creston Valley Bird Fest celebrates this incredible diversity in an environmentally sensitive manner\, inviting residents and visitors to expand their interest in the world of birds. The festival offers a variety of birdwatching activities guided by field experts\, as well as presentations and bird-oriented workshops. Promotional tours to local businesses\, and art studios have been incorporated into the festival providing economic stimulus in a low impact way. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-valley-bird-festival-2/
LOCATION:Rotacrest Hall\, 230 19 Ave N\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ulrike Sliworsky":MAILTO:info@crestonvalleybirds.ca
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SUMMARY:Creston Valley Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Creston Valley is a vital birdwatching site\, important bird area and staging area for migratory birds with over 300 species of birds recorded.The Creston Valley Bird Festival celebrates this incredible diversity in an environmentally sensitive manner\, inviting residents and visitors to expand their interest in the world of birds. The festival offers a variety of birdwatching activities guided by field experts\, as well as presentations and bird-oriented workshops. Promotional tours to local businesses\, and art studios have been incorporated into the festival providing economic stimulus in a low impact way.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-valley-bird-festival-3/
LOCATION:Creston Valley
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Bird Festival":MAILTO:info@crestonvalley.ca
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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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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