BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240528T202954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T202954Z UID:7963-1717693200-1717704000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:June | Exhibition Opening Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the unveiling of a new exhibition at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre! Join us Thursday June 6 for an evening of fresh artworks\, live music\, and refreshments with friends. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Revelstoke art scene\, be inspired by the latest creations\, and enjoy a stylish night out.\n\n $5 admission or free entry for members All welcome Semi formal attire encouraged The viewing (quiet) | 2pm – 5pm The social (main event) | 5pm – 8pm RVAC\, 320 Wilson st\n\nThis month we are proud to be celebrating the hard work of:\n\nEmilie & Mike Fantuz@emiliefantuz @mikefantuz\n\nLeah Allison & Rosetta Mitchell@glassduck @fraser_fine_arts\n\nMichael Hepher@michaelhepher\n\nAlice Mansellwww.manselldesign.com URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/june-exhibition-opening-celebration/ LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T173000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240528T202954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T003232Z UID:7964-1717695000-1717695000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:BATS Speaker Series at the Rossland Museum DESCRIPTION:Here’s another event to make you go batty! Join us at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at 5:30 pm on Thursday\, June 6th for an exciting Speaker Event with Elodie Kuhnert. Entry by donation. \nElodie\, the Kootenay Coordinator with the “Got Bats?” BC Community Bat Program\, will help us discover the fascinating world of bats in an engaging presentation that explores their importance in our ecosystem. Learn all about bat biology\, behaviour\, and reproduction\, and understand the critical role that bats play in our environment. We’ll discuss why bats are facing threats and how we can help protect them during a fascinating evening in the mysterious world of bats! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/bats-speaker-series-at-the-rossland-museum/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181611/original-scaled-VCc6gZ.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240528T202832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T003244Z UID:7974-1717696800-1717704000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Paper mâché workshop with Myra Rasmussen DESCRIPTION:Join facilitator Myra Rasmussen for Printed Material Surrounds Us\, a FREE papercraft workshop at the Nelson Museum.\n\nIn this workshop we will use paper mâché and collage techniques to make a vessel out of paper\, starting by by making a form with paperboard and then covering it with a layer of paper mâché. For the final layer we will use magazines\, newspapers\, and other printed materials to add texture and interest to the pieces.\n\nAges 12 and up. Children under 14 require parental assistance. Please register here. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/paper-mache-workshop-with-myra-rasmussen/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181612/mamer-mache-insta-sm-KwHnCL.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240528T202953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T004632Z UID:7970-1717765200-1717779600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Free Cinematography and Hand-Processing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with the Capitol Theatre in Nelson and Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a celluloid weekend including a free cinematography and hand-processing workshop in Nelson on Friday\, June 7th! \nFriday June 7\, 1-5pm \nCinematography and hand processing workshop\, free \nMeet at the Capitol Theatre at 1pm where participants will begin by exploring camera mechanics and cinematography tips and tricks. We’ll use this new knowledge to film around town. After an hour or so of filming we’ll return to the Capitol Theatre to hand process the film using both eco and traditional film chemistry. Drop-in or rsvp: epfccollective@gmail.com \nThe following evening the films we made will be presented as part of a screening of short films at the Capitol Theatre. \nSaturday June 8\, 7pm\, Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria St \nScreening\, music & bingo\, $10/15 \n\nIndependent Animation – Capitol Season \n\nThe following day both workshop participants and the community are invited back to the Capitol Theatre to enjoy a curated screening of short independent animated films from across Canada and beyond and we’ll get to see the films we made the day before. Plus our visiting artists will present one of their community film projects and play some music for us! \n  \nThe artists involved are: \nSiloën Daley is a Kootenay kid who founded Carbon Arc Cinema\, a community art house in Halifax as well as the Animation Festival of Halifax. She loves community building through the arts. \nPaolo Davanzo is a filmmaker\, educator and one of the co-founders of the Echo Park Film Center in 2001. He believes in the power of cinema and storytelling to bring love and hope to the world. \nLisa Marr (formerly of the band CUB) loves making movies and music with communities all over the world. She’s been part of the Echo Park Film Center Family since 2001. \nMatthew James-Wilson is a writer\, photographer and musician who founded Heavy Manners Library\, is the editor of Forge. art magazine\, and has family in the area. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/free-cinematography-and-hand-processing-workshop/ LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181610/Testigo-Del-Viento-Wind-Whisperer-Film-Still-film-from-Ecador-Germany-798nSF.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Moving Pictures":MAILTO:siloend@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240607T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240607T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240605T185019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T185019Z UID:8379-1717772400-1717777800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Art in the Library - Kootenay River Secondary School Senior Art Students DESCRIPTION:Artists from the Senior Independent Art classes at Kootenay River Secondary School will be sharing their final projects in the new Teen Space in the Creston Valley Public Library. The artists\, Amaleigh\, Aspen\, Chloe\, Derri\, Gracin\, and Madison\, all created new works for this exhibition based on the theme of Genres. \nWe will be hosting a public reception to celebrate the work of the artists\, all are welcome. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/art-in-the-library-kootenay-river-secondary-school-senior-art-students/ LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library – Teen Space\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181102/art-in-the-library-KRSS-students-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240515T175328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175328Z UID:7796-1717786800-1717794000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Ebb & Flow DESCRIPTION:Join the Twin Rivers Community Choir for an evening of music and song\, with Ebb & Flow!\nSee poster for details!\nAdults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door\nStudents $10 any time\nAdvance tickets available (cash only) at:\nMountain High Lighting & Trowelex in Castlegar\, or buy online at:\nhttps://ticketscandy.com/e/twin-rivers-community-choir-presents-ebb-and-flow-4820 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ebb-flow/ LOCATION:Brilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Road\, Castlegar\, V1N 4K2 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181620/Spring-24-poster-_primary1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Twin Rivers Community Choir":MAILTO:trcchoir@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240603T173443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T004828Z UID:8348-1717840800-1717844400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Bicycle Photo Booth DESCRIPTION:Participate in GO BY BIKE WEEK by riding your bicycle down to Lakeside Park and getting a free picture of yourself with your ride and BOB (Big Orange Bridge). Even better bring your family or friends and have a group photo taken. A professional photographer will be on-site taking photos. All participants will get a high resolution digital photo.\n\nJoin the Community Bicycle & BBQ Ride to Taghum Beach happening right after. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/bicycle-photo-booth/ LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 1900 Lakeside Dr.\, Nelson\, V1L 5S4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181111/Bicycle-Photo-Booth-ZW2dpA.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Cycling Coalition":MAILTO:westkootenaycycling@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240312T185829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T004829Z UID:6948-1717844400-1717848000@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-31/ 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:20240608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240605T183846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T004829Z UID:8371-1717851600-1717858800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Lost Cat! w/Bessie Wapp DESCRIPTION:LOST CAT! (≈ㅇᆽㅇ≈)♡\nFinal Event #5: Saturday\, June 8\, 2024\, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nAll Aboard the Loop Station! with Bessie Wapp\n*◡* Free! No registration required. \nMusician\, theatre artist and educator Bessie Wapp welcomes all in a supportive and playful environment to let your voice join with others in creating on-the-spot improvised grooves\, textures\, and flights of fancy! Using a looping station we’ll build up layers of sound to create original soundscapes together – and hear how every voice adds a unique beauty to the whole. \nThis program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance ♡(ﾐ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﻌ ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣ ﾐ)ﾉ URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/lost-cat-w-bessie-wapp/ LOCATION:Oxygen Art Centre\, 320 Vernon St Unit-3\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181105/OAC_LostCat_SQUARE_June2024-TyzFFg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240608T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013953 CREATED:20240515T175821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175821Z UID:7798-1717873200-1717880400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Ebb & Flow DESCRIPTION:Join the Twin Rivers Community Choir for an evening of music and song\, with Ebb & Flow!\nSee poster for details!\nAdults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door\nStudents $10 any time\nAdvance tickets available (cash only) at:\nMountain High Lighting & Trowelex in Castlegar\, or buy online at:\nhttps://ticketscandy.com/e/twin-rivers-community-choir-presents-ebb-and-flow-4820 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ebb-flow-2/ LOCATION:Brilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Road\, Castlegar\, V1N 4K2 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181620/Spring-24-poster-_primary1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Twin Rivers Community Choir":MAILTO:trcchoir@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240528T202832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T004830Z UID:7972-1717959600-1717966800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Live Music + 16mm Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Moving Pictures in partnership with Vancouver’s Echo Park Center North are pleased to offer a free community event at the former Japanese United Church in New Denver!! \n  \nSunday June 9 \nFree screening with music & bingo\, bring your own snacks \nformer Japanese United Church\, 212 7th Ave \nDoors 7pm\, Music 7:30\, Screening 8pm \nMusic by Lisa Marr and Friends (formerly of the band CUB) \nScreening films on 16mm by Nelson’s Siloën Daley\, Vancouver’s Lisa Marr and Paolo Davanzo among others. Some of the artists will be in attendance to present their work and will talk about filmmaking as an art medium! \nThe films selected celebrate play and community\, proudly incorporate a love of living things\, highlight deep personal expression\, and promote positive change through actions. The programming is aimed at a general audience with a run-time of an average feature film. \nArtists in attendance: \nSiloën Daley is a Kootenay kid who founded Carbon Arc Cinema\, a community art house in Halifax as well as the Animation Festival of Halifax. She loves community building through the arts. \nPaolo Davanzo is a filmmaker\, educator and one of the co-founders of the Echo Park Film Center in 2001. He believes in the power of cinema and storytelling to bring love and hope to the world. \nLisa Marr loves making movies and music with communities all over the world. She’s been part of the Echo Park Film Center Family since 2001. \n  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/live-music-16mm-film-screening/ LOCATION:Former Japanese United Church\, 212 7th Ave\, New Denver CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181613/Lisa-Paolo-6sBAMl.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Moving Pictures":MAILTO:siloend@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240528T202831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T202831Z UID:7965-1718128800-1718139600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Mug Night | 2 Week Pottery Class DESCRIPTION:At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre \nCreate a unique\, one-of-a-kind mug in this two-week workshop! You’ll be guided through the entire process\, from hand building and embellishing to trimming and glazing. No prior pottery experience is needed to join our Mug Night\, making this an ideal introduction to pottery. Whether you’re crafting a gift\, exploring a new hobby\, or simply looking for a fun night out\, this class is perfect for you! \n\nInstruction by Sherry Cheriton from Sheramic\n11 & 18 June\, 6pm – 9pm\nYour fired mugs will be ready for pickup on July 2nd\nRVAC Pottery Studio\, 320 Wilson st.\nOpen to teens & adults\n$75 per person\, all materials included\n\nClay is cherished for its endless possibilities. Your handmade mug can be sleek\, silly\, sentimental\, or anything in between. Perhaps you want to create something more sculptural to fully explore the potentials of handbuilding. Or maybe you prefer to let your glaze work shine with lovingly hand-painted designs. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/mug-night-2-week-pottery-class/ LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240610T164338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T164338Z UID:8427-1718218800-1718226000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Summer Kicks: The Kootenay Renegades with Holly Hyatt & Jon Burden DESCRIPTION:Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden have morphed from an acoustic blues duo to an electric quartet that performs with a powerful blend of grit\, soul\, and rock. \nAward-winning vocalist-bassist Holly Hyatt and vocalist-guitarist Jon Burden have played Golden a few times already\, but never like this! \nWhat used to be an internationally acclaimed acoustic blues duo who performed with Harry Manx and Jim Byrnes has transformed into the Kootenay Renegades\, a hard-driving and very electric quartet that performs a heady mix of roots and blues as well as catchy rock classics and some tasty originals. With the addition of drummer Steve Wilson and Marty Carter on sax and flute\, these four superb musicians plug in and let rip with a powerful blend of blues grit\, soul\, and fiery rock. Jon is rated an “extraordinary” guitarist by the Smoky Mountain Blues Society\, while Holly’s honey-rich vocals “captivate the listener” (Blues Blog USA). Better not miss these guys! \nFeaturing Local talent: Unusual Suspects URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/summer-kicks-the-kootenay-renegades-with-holly-hyatt-jon-burden/ LOCATION:Keith King Park\, 1501 Maple Dr.\, Golden\, BC CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181058/ezgif-7-0b7b4d6e45.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240324T205645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T164727Z UID:7055-1718220600-1718227800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-32/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240612T220019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T174158Z UID:8497-1718298000-1718305200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:‘We Love a Parade!’ installation launch DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum is officially launching a new permanent installation of We Love a Parade! featuring a localized timeline of events\, images\, and curatorial statements provided by Nelson Museum Curator Arin Fay\, and Research Assistant Adrian Dunkerson.\n\nThe launch takes place on Thursday\, June 13 from 5-7pm at the Museum\, and will feature a screening of the 10-minute trailer for the documentary Queering the Interior\, as well as an introduction from the film’s director Amy Bohigian\, and a tour of the Queer Archives by Michael Wicks.\n\nRefreshments will be provided by Kootenay Kombucha\, Sprout Plant-Based Eatery\, L&C French Bakery\, and the Kootenay Co-op. Thank you to these incredible local businesses\, and to the Columbia Basin Trust for supporting this celebration!\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Happy Pride! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/we-love-a-parade-installation-launch/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181012/WLAP-launch-insta-sm-i4tByH.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240601T190717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T174159Z UID:8329-1718305200-1718312400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Drop in Art Nights | FREE DESCRIPTION:Looking for a creative space to meet new people and make something? Have a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join us for our free drop-in art nights! These relaxed evenings are open to everyone so bring your art supplies\, a drink\, a snack\, and come get creative! These evening are a fantastic way to make time for your art.  \nThe gallery will have some basic supplies on hand\, like scissors and brushes\, however artists are expected to be self sufficient and bring their own supplies. In the past participants have worked on everything from illustrations and paintings\, to fishing flies and mending projects. We welcome all forms of creative expression\, just please avoid brining any projects that are overly loud or smelly. \n– The second Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm \n– June 13\, July 11\,  August 8\, & September 12 \n– The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, Kitchen Studio\, 320 Wilson st \n– Entrance is via the undercover area on the left hand side of the building \n– Please leave the space clean for the next person \n– All welcome\, no bookings required URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/drop-in-art-nights-free-3/ LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Wellness ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240324T205645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T174616Z UID:7060-1718449200-1718452800@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-33/ 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:20240615T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240610T161905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T174616Z UID:8398-1718467200-1718478000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kootenay Resilience Festival: Food Forum DESCRIPTION:The Kootenay Resilience Festival leverages the power of music to bring people together in order to foster critical action. As part of the festival’s Food Forum taking place at Front Street Park in Kaslo\, attendees will be treated to performances by country star Shaela Miller and the vibrant DJ Raya Sun. Miller’s evolution in the music scene\, marked by her soulful voice and sincere stage presence\, brings a fresh sonic exploration\, while DJ Raya Sun infuses the atmosphere with celebratory bliss through her eclectic mix of feel-good tunes. Beyond the musical offerings\, the festival serves as a platform for dialogue and learning\, with experts delving into topics like local growing\, permaculture\, and regenerative agriculture\, paving the way for discussions on sustainable food strategies. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-resilience-festival-food-forum/ LOCATION:Kaslo Front Street Park\, Kaslo\, BC CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181100/KRF-2024-Insta-Post-Good-min-4FXEkE.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240324T205645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T174617Z UID:7062-1718478000-1718485200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show Competition and Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exciting community event will boast a runway style trash fashion show and art expo of designs crafted from post consumer waste and upcycled materials by artists and designers of all ages and skill levels. This unique affair will also highlight a variety of music\, dance and theatrical performances by some local gems\, including the likes of the RhythmDance Trash Orchestra\, among others. Tickets are $20\, adults\, $17.50 for youth and available at the Capitol Theatre. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/2nd-annual-haute-trash-trash-fashion-show-competition-and-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/03/20181820/DSC08666-scaled-hb7qOr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Hatfield":MAILTO:hautetrashnelson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240324T205645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T174616Z UID:7061-1718478000-1718488800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Jeff Bonner\, this licensed evening of performances will be a delight and full of surprises! Come to play\, or simply to enjoy the local talents. \nEvent takes place in our Slocan Lake Arts Center: 408 4th Street\, Silverton BC \nThis happens every 3rd Saturday of the month! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/open-mic-5/ LOCATION:Slocan Lake Arts Centre\, 408 Lake Avenue\, Silverton\, BC\, V0G 1S0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/05/20182638/kate-OW70ek.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Slocan Lake Arts Council":MAILTO:slocanlakeartscouncil@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240610T172339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T172339Z UID:8430-1718496000-1718668799@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:2024 Sinixt Canoe Journey Nelson Stop DESCRIPTION:The Nelson stop of the Canoe Journey offers community members the chance to paddle alongside the traditional dugout canoes\, discover the secrets of nature in our medicinal plant workshop\, and enjoy live performances by Sinixt Members. \nThe Canoe Journey is a powerful assertion of the belief that Indigenous peoples of the region are stewards of the river and the salmon—one of their first foods. This journey highlights the vital connection between their language\, culture\, and the natural environment. \nThis event offers a transformative opportunity for the (Sinixt) Snayckstx/Arrow Lakes and Colville people (Snʕayckstx and Sxʷyʔiłp) to reconnect with their language\, traditional territories\, and waterways. The Salmon Ceremony\, a traditional and spiritual practice\, addresses the needs of both the people and the environment. This may be one of the most significant moments in history to amplify the Indigenous community’s voice regarding our shared responsibility to the land\, waters\, and natural environment. \nLast year’s journey spanned 272 miles\, from the Head Waters of the Columbia River at Revelstoke and Two Rivers\, Washington\, on the Spokane Indian Reservation\, culminating at the Kettle Falls Fishery and traditional Salmon Ceremony site. \nThis year’s sponsors are: \nColumbia Power Corporation\, West Kootenay Regional Arts Council\, Nelson Museum\, Archives and Gallery\, The Capitol Theatre\, Real Estate Foundation of BC\, The Nelson Chamber of Commerce\, Lalin Vocal Ensemble\, Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism\, VIDEA\, BC Arts Council\, The City of Nelson\, Canadian Heritage\, The Hume Hotel. \nBelow is a full list of free community opportunities. Be sure to find the separate events on this website for the Plant Workshop (taking place upstairs at The Station) and the afternoon and evening events (taking place at the Capitol Theatre) to register and/or get free tickets! \nJune 16 \nMorning \nPaddlers arrive at Lakeside Park (across from concession building)\nCraft tables at Lakeside Park – Rotary Shelter \n10:00AM – NOON – Indigenous Plant Workshop @ at THE INNOVATION CENTRE ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF “THE STATION” (91 Baker Street)\nTO REGISTER\, PLEASE SEE SEPARATE EVENT ON THIS WEBSITE \nLed by: Faith Zacharle and Rob Crandall\nJoin us for a hands-on plant fibre processing and traditional medicine making workshop led by Sinixt knowledgeable keeper Faith Zacherle and native plant specialist Rob Crandall. Learn about traditional plant uses and their significance to the Sinixt people. This workshop is a unique opportunity to connect with indigenous culture and deepen your understanding of local flora. \nThis event is free and open to all members of the public to attend\, however space is limited to 25 participants\, so sign up soon to secure your spot! \n3:00PM – 5:00PM – Canoe Journey: Afternoon Event @ the Capitol Theatre\nFOR FREE TICKETS\, PLEASE SEE SEPARATE EVENT ON THIS WEBSITE \nIntroduction Janice Morrison\, Mayor\nWelcome by Shelly Boyd and Cindy Marchand\nFilm screening: Resist Reframe\nFilm screening: Beyond Bigbie\nStoryteller: Dan Nanamkin\nSpoken Word Artist and Poet: Stevey Seymour\nFilm screening: Scattered Roots\nSpoken word artist James Pakootas\nFilm screening: Calling the Salmo Home\nFilm screening: Canoe Journey\nQ&A with Filmmaker Derrick LaMere \n7:00PM – 8:30PM Canoe Journey: Evening Event @ the Capitol Theatre\nConcert: Tony Louie with James Pakootas and CarliAnn Forthun Bruner (multi-media presentation\, “Coming Home”)\nFOR FREE TICKETS\, PLEASE SEE SEPARATE EVENT ON THIS WEBSITE \nIntroduction for event: Brittny Anderson\nWelcome by Shelly Boyd and Cindy Marchand\nSpoken Word Artist: James Pakootas\nSinger/Songwriter: Tony Louie \nJune 17 \n10:00AM – NOON \n10:00AM: meet at Lakeside Park and paddle to view pictographs and hold ceremony – Community is invited to join in/on non-motorized boats/boards\, launch point for Sinixt canoes at Lakeside Park or end of airfield at Nelson Recycling Depot (Lakeside Drive) depending on weather. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/2024-sinixt-canoe-journey-nelson-stop/ LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181057/Sinixt-Conf.-Canoe-Journey-2024-FINAL_page-0001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240324T205644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T164700Z UID:7069-1718825400-1718832600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-31/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240620T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240620T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240612T221221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T221221Z UID:8502-1718899200-1718906400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Blooms & Brushes DESCRIPTION:Cranbrook Arts is partnering up with Community Connections for a free outdoor art event at the Public Produce Garden! \nWe will be painting ceramic flowers to create a permanent art installation on the garden fence.  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/blooms-brushes/ LOCATION:Eric Mackinnon Park\, Corner of 18th Avenue North & 8th Street North CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181011/Screenshot-2024-06-12-at-2.09.32-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240612T222445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T222548Z UID:8506-1718928000-1719014399@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Fun Field Festival DESCRIPTION:A brand new one-day festival in the mountains near Fernie. \nFun Field Festival will feature 2 stages of live music & DJ’s – arts – crafts – games – local foodtrucks – camping – firespinning – and plenty of fun times! \nBELLA CAT • BROTHERHOOD OF LOST SOULS • CORVESSA & GEO • DINGO STARR • DOGGONE BROTHERS • DOROTHY • DUBCONSCIOUS • DUKES OF PECTIN • ELECTRIC BLANKET BAND CLUB • GARUDA • HEADWALL • NAY TARON • PHILLY WONKA • RUBBER TYRE PEEP SHOW • THE BANNED \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant energy of a brand new family friendly festival. It’s a place where you can be yourself\, express your love for music\, and connect with like-minded individuals. Experience a magical musical mountain festival and celebrate the solstice! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fun-field-festival/ LOCATION:Hartley Lake Road CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181010/RubberTyrePeepShow-medium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T180000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240613T205440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T170216Z UID:8513-1718964000-1718992800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:National Indigenous People’s Day at the Rossland Museum DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Museum – we’re open by donation all day! Check out our discovery kit about Indigenous basketry of the region\, listen to recordings of oral history stories from Sinixt knowledge-keepers\, and watch our new short film\, Learning mxiɬp. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-at-the-rossland-museum/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181010/National-Indigenous-Peoples-Day-1XeGyl.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240324T205644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T170217Z UID:7077-1719054000-1719057600@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-32/ 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/Edmonton:20240622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240619T215949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T215949Z UID:8714-1719054000-1719068400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:National Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:The Creston Valley Public Library has teamed up with the Yaqan Nuki People’s Heritage Society to present an afternoon celebrating traditional stick games and learning about Ktunaxa culture. \nJoin us for a fun afternoon learning about traditional Yaqan Nuki stick games and a chance to make a customized set to take and play at home! \nAll supplies provided\, free to participate! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/ LOCATION:Centennial Park Picnic Pavilion\, 905 Birch St\, Creston CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20180858/National-Indigenous-Peoples-Day-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240529T040402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T050445Z UID:7984-1719136800-1719154800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Peter’s Day at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre DESCRIPTION:Doukohbors gather on Peter’s Day (Petrov Den’) to commemorate the Burning of Arms\, which took place in Russia in 1895. The Burning of Arms event ultimately reaffirmed the Doukhobors’ commitment to pacifism as many Doukhobors laid whatever weaponry they owned in a community bonfire. At the DDC\, Peter’s Day is observed through a community gathering\, featuring the singing of hymns\, as well as a vegetarian picnic lunch\, and an afternoon speaker series. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/peters-day-at-the-doukhobor-discovery-centre/ LOCATION:Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, 112 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/05/20181607/Peters-Day-Poster-4-xN78Sl.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Doukhobor Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@doukhobor-museum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240613T184553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T163259Z UID:8515-1719237600-1719237600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:St Jean Baptiste Day at the Rossland Museum DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum at 2 pm to plant Quebec’s provincial flower\, blue flag irises\, in our garden. The Museum will be open by donation – with themed crafts all day! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/st-jean-baptiste-day-at-the-rossland-museum/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181010/St-Jean-Baptiste-Day-vf5sfT.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T013954 CREATED:20240329T195334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T164628Z UID:7166-1719430200-1719437400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weekly-tango-mini-lesson-practice-33/ LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182235/ballroom-6474222_640-s0kOpm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR