BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.15.20//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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD 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:20231020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231006T190341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T193148Z UID:5017-1697828400-1697835600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Ruth and Theo Cuthand DESCRIPTION:As Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting comes to a close on October 21\, join artists Ruth and Theo Jean Cuthand for an artist talk on Friday evening at the Nelson Museum. Share in discussion of topics related to mental health\, expression through art\, the power of family and kinship\, and much more. This is a FREE event open to the public. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artist-talk-with-ruth-and-theo-cuthand/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182325/RCH57-with-frame-j4ZoWr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20230929T192721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T193151Z UID:4933-1697886000-1697889600@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-11/ 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:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20230929T190202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T200111Z UID:4934-1698490800-1698494400@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-9/ 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:20231028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231028T220000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20230919T162951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231028T200111Z UID:4807-1698516000-1698530400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Dinner for the Cultured Soul DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2023 at The Nineteenth Restaurant. Join your friends for a fundraiser for the Kootenay Gallery of Art\, and enjoy a catered four-course meal including an array of appetizers and a complimentary glass of bubbly. Live music provided by the Rob Funk Duo\, and don’t forget to bring your wallet to bid on our fantastic live and silent auction items! Pay up to $99\, with a game of chance to determine if you win a dinner ticket at a reduced price. To reserve a spot\, call the Gallery with your credit card number by October 14 at 250-365-3337. Dress code is smart casual or as posh as you like. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dinner-for-the-cultured-soul/ LOCATION:The Nineteenth Restaurant\, 1602 Aaron Rd\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Gallery of Art":MAILTO:kootenaygallery@telus.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231006T190034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T200111Z UID:5020-1698584400-1698595200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Hallow Zine: a Ghostly Zine Workshop w/ Renée Harper DESCRIPTION:Museums and archives are home to all kinds of ghosts\, as they hold the remnants of lives lived. What stories are hidden in the Nelson Museum? Explore the answer through writing and art with Selkirk College instructor Renée Harper. \nThis program is FREE but space is limited. Register by email to programs@nelsonmuseum.ca. Presented with the Elephant Mountain Lit Fest. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/hallow-zine-a-ghostly-zine-workshop-w-renee-harper/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182324/hallow-zine-insta-65gjWf.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231028T205909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T200128Z UID:5282-1698951600-1698958800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Are You Listening? A one-woman show by Zaynab Mohammed DESCRIPTION:“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you\,” observed Meg Stewart\, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.”  \nThe Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council are presenting two additional performances of Are You Listening?\, on November 2 at 7 pm and November 3 at 4 pm. \nAre You Listening? is the story of a woman reflecting on what she has learned by leaning on the art of listening to herself\, to others\, and to the earth. It is the story of a young woman who loses her innocence at a young age due to cultural inequity\, and how she finds freedom from centuries of colonization and displacement\, URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/are-you-listening-a-one-woman-show-by-zaynab-mohammed-4/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182259/zaynab-bunker-voYozP.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231028T205847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T201615Z UID:5283-1699027200-1699034400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Are You Listening? A one-woman show by Zaynab Mohammed DESCRIPTION:“Zaynab opens her heart and soul to you\,” observed Meg Stewart\, who was in the audience for the first performance of Zaynab Mohammed’s one-woman show Are You Listening? in the Cold War Bunker. “Her vulnerability allows you to reach into your own.”  \nThe Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery and the Nelson & District Arts Council are presenting two additional performances of Are You Listening?\, on November 2 at 7 pm and November 3 at 4 pm. \nAre You Listening? is the story of a woman reflecting on what she has learned by leaning on the art of listening to herself\, to others\, and to the earth. It is the story of a young woman who loses her innocence at a young age due to cultural inequity\, and how she finds freedom from centuries of colonization and displacement\, URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/are-you-listening-a-one-woman-show-by-zaynab-mohammed-3/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182259/zaynab-bunker-voYozP.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231102T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T201615Z UID:5323-1699034400-1699045200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Spirit Moves ART OPENING DESCRIPTION:This exhibit will feature Mexican/Canadian artist\, Arturo Arcos\, currently living in Squamish\, BC\, originally from Mexico. \nYou are invited to experience an evening that is moved by Spirit during a time when the veil thins. \nA story of death\, life & the human experience depicted by the artist is emotionally engaging\, mysterious and contemplative. \nDonations are welcomed \nTea and snacks available URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spirit-moves-art-opening/ LOCATION:SOMA Sound & Events\, 444 Baker St.\, Nelson BC CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ORGANIZER;CN="SOMA Sound &%3B Events":MAILTO:somasoundstudio444@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231028T205214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T201621Z UID:5264-1699038000-1699045200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Conversations With Poets DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning authors Jane Byers\, Leesa Dean and Rayya Liebich for a lively and thought-provoking evening of readings and discussion. Each author will read from a mix of published and forthcoming work. The readings will be followed by a discussion on art\, poetics\, and the role of the poet in today’s here and now. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/conversations-with-poets/ LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182302/Conversations-with-Poets-Flyer-US-Letter-M0fHLz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20230929T183137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T201637Z UID:4935-1699095600-1699099200@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-8/ 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:20231104T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231031T233007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T201637Z UID:5291-1699115400-1699122600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Día De Muertos Cultural Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heartwarming\, family-friendly event that delves into the rich traditions and history of Dia de los Muertos\, the Day of the Dead! \nWe welcome and appreciate any donations to support our celebration. \nEvent Highlights: \n– Altar Creation:\nJoin us to witness this beautiful tradition and add your own tributes if you wish. \n– Paper Flowers Workshop:\nContribute to our communal altar by placing a paper flower in memory of your cherished ones. Purchase paper flower kits for $2 at Cowan’s or create a simple paper flower at the event. \n-Presentation on Día De Muertos:\nCome learn about Día De Muertos – a celebration which honours the lives of our dear departed souls. \n-Poetry Workshop:\nLearn the beautiful art of crafting “calaveritas” – short poems dedicated to loved ones who have journeyed beyond. \n– Live Music and Dance:\nImmerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and movements that celebrate life and honor those who have passed. \n– Storytelling:\nShare your personal Dia de los Muertos traditions and stories in a special storytelling space. Let’s carry on these cherished traditions together! \nPurpose:\nThis event is a bridge to connect with the multicultural aspects of Dia de los Muertos and offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the lives of those departed souls we hold dear. It’s a day to honor and remember\, to create\, to share\, and to connect. \nDate: Saturday\, November 4th 2023 \nTime: Drop-in anytime between 4:30-6:30 PM. Feel free to come and go as you please; the listed activities will be happening throughout the event. \nLocation: Studio 88\, 402 Victoria St\, Nelson BC \nDonations can be done by e-transfer to info@tapatiacollective.com or by cash the day of the event \nWe want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Colombia Basin Trust\, and Polka Dragon Arts Society for their invaluable support in making this event a reality. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dia-de-muertos-cultural-celebration/ LOCATION:Nelson Studio 88\, 402 Victoria St.\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4K5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054410 CREATED:20231028T205817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T201617Z UID:5284-1699178400-1699196400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Museum Mash! DESCRIPTION:Museum Mash returns this fall with another round of singalongs\, dance performances\, circus troupes\, writing workshops\, and sock puppet shows\, designed with kids in mind and for the whole family to enjoy at the Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery.   \nThe doors open at 10 am on Sunday\, November 5\, with activities and performances scheduled throughout the day\, until 3 pm. Performers include the Red Fox Puppet Theatre\, Circus Acts Insomniacs\, cardmaking in the Archives\, the Nelson Writers’ Salon\, and much more. Activities and performances will take place throughout the building\, including both galleries\, the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit\, and the Shawn Lamb Archives. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/museum-mash/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182258/museum-mash-insta-web-QDkM77.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231026T195549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T203115Z UID:5252-1699448400-1699455600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Seniors’ Workshop Series at the Rossland Museum: Preserving Family Heirlooms DESCRIPTION:The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre has organized a hands-on\, beginner workshop to help you preserve your family heirlooms. We will be focusing on textiles\, photographs\, paper\, and objects You will learn how to store textiles properly\, do basic repairs on objects\, do basic document repairs\, and encapsulation. You can bring documents from home to repair or encapsulate or you can practice on some pieces from the museum’s education collection. \nEntry is by donation with coffee/tea & treats will be provided; space is limited\, so please RSVP with Skylar at community@ rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722 URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/seniors-workshop-series-at-the-rossland-museum-preserving-family-heirlooms/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231031T233407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T203116Z UID:5302-1699466400-1699466400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kootenay Co-op Radio Fundraiser & Comedy night TAKEOVER DESCRIPTION: Kootenay Coop Radio – Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser! \n\nJoin us on November 8th at the Royal for a night of laughter\, camaraderie\, and fantastic performances as Kootenay Coop Radio presents Comedy Night TAKEOVER & Fundraiser! Our fabulous host\, Lil’ Mikey\, will guide you through an evening of hilarity and fun.\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\nLive performances from your favorite KCR programmers!\nDiscover new shows and talents.\nIndulge in a delicious dinner.\nEnjoy a refreshing pint with friends.\nExclusive access to NEW KCR merchandise!\n\n\nCome together with fellow KCR enthusiasts\, support your community powered radio station\, and have a blast at this unforgettable event!\nYour presence and contributions make a difference.\n\nTickets available here: https://www.theroyalnelson.com/events URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-co-op-radio-fundraiser-comedy-night-takeover/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/20182300/16D84AA7-E10C-4C7A-8C91-49C316FF386B-2O6yxF.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Co-op Radio":MAILTO:info@kootenaycoopradio.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231110T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231017T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210123Z UID:5181-1699642800-1699651800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Son of John Album Release Show DESCRIPTION:Son of John Album Release Show\, Friday November 10\, 2023 at the Bailey Theatre\, Trail BC.  Show starts at 7:00PM. All tickets are available online at tickets.trail-arts.com\, by phone at 250-368-9669\, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail. \nSon of John will be performing new and familiar songs from their debut album\, “Lucky\,” produced by John Ellis (Doc Walker\, George Canyon\, Ridley Bent\, Leeroy Stager\, Colin James\, Be Good Tanyas) with a full band consisting of Jason Thomas (Trail) on guitar\, banjo\, and slide\, Hal Rezansoff (Slocan Valley) on stand up bass\, and Don Walker (Nelson) on drums with an opening act by Johnny D. Johnson.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Trail Hospice Society.  URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/son-of-john-album-release-show/ LOCATION:Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail\, BC CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182255/Son-of-John-BcXRRY.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Son of John":MAILTO:sonofjohn@sonofjohnmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20230929T183139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T210123Z UID:4936-1699700400-1699704000@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-7/ 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:20231115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231115T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T211607Z UID:5387-1700076600-1700083800@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/ 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:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T223139Z UID:5413-1700215200-1700319600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Winter Artisan Market at the VISAC Gallery DESCRIPTION:Join the Trail Pottery Club and the VISAC Gallery for a Winter Market. Two delightful days to purchase creations from potters\, artists and artisans.\nThe VISAC Gallery will also have their own table offering workshop signups\, upcoming exhibition information and mini prints from our brand new art vending machine! All you need is a toonie to get a random piece of artwork made by local illustrator Erin Shuttleworth.\nEvent Dates:\nFriday\, November 17\, 5pm-9pm\nSaturday\, November 18\, 10am-3pm\nFree to attend.\nOur Friday evening hours coincide with “Kootenay Vaudeville Affair” at The Charles Bailey Theatre – make it a double date with the VISAC and Bailey by visiting both events.\nPlease consider bringing cash as some vendors may not have the ability to capture card payments.\n\nContact info@visacgallery.com for more information. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winter-artisan-market-at-the-visac-gallery-2/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182241/Winter-Artisan-Market-dXn8Un.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231111T175421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T211608Z UID:5434-1700215200-1700319600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Winter Artisan Market at the VISAC Gallery DESCRIPTION:Join the Trail Pottery Club and the VISAC Gallery for a Winter Market. Two delightful days to purchase creations from potters\, artists and artisans.\nThe VISAC Gallery will also have their own table offering workshop signups\, upcoming exhibition information and mini prints from our brand new art vending machine! All you need is a toonie to get a random piece of artwork made by local illustrator Erin Shuttleworth.\nEvent Dates:\nFriday\, November 17\, 5pm-9pm\nSaturday\, November 18\, 10am-3pm\nFree to attend.\nOur Friday evening hours coincide with “Kootenay Vaudeville Affair” at The Charles Bailey Theatre – make it a double date with the VISAC and Bailey by visiting both events.\nPlease consider bringing cash as some vendors may not have the ability to capture card payments.\n\nContact info@visacgallery.com for more information. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winter-artisan-market-at-the-visac-gallery-3/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182241/Winter-Artisan-Market-dXn8Un.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231223T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T211608Z UID:5389-1700215200-1703341800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Christmas at the Gallery DESCRIPTION:The Kootenay Gallery’s Christmas at the Gallery Show opens on Friday\, November 17th\, and runs until December 23rd. Visitors will recognize many beloved and familiar vendors amongst the 100 artisans who will have new work to offer for those looking for just that right gift. We will also welcome a number of first-time vendors who will be joining our regular roster. A members-only sneak preview will take place from 10 am – 12 noon on November 17th\, and the show will be open to the general public from 12 noon – 8 pm. This 5-week show will provide lots of opportunity for return visits – we look forward to seeing you! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/christmas-at-the-gallery/ LOCATION:Kootenay Gallery of Art\, 120 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Markets/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182234/Christmas-at-the-Gallery-ZIfSlp.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Gallery of Art":MAILTO:kootenaygallery@telus.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T223119Z UID:5415-1700240400-1700254800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Winter Artisan Market at the VISAC Gallery DESCRIPTION:Join the Trail Pottery Club and the VISAC Gallery for a Winter Market. Two delightful days to purchase creations from potters\, artists and artisans.\nThe VISAC Gallery will also have their own table offering workshop signups\, upcoming exhibition information and mini prints from our brand new art vending machine! All you need is a toonie to get a random piece of artwork made by local illustrator Erin Shuttleworth.\nEvent Dates:\nFriday\, November 17\, 5pm-9pm\nSaturday\, November 18\, 10am-3pm\nFree to attend.\nOur Friday evening hours coincide with “Kootenay Vaudeville Affair” at The Charles Bailey Theatre – make it a double date with the VISAC and Bailey by visiting both events.\nPlease consider bringing cash as some vendors may not have the ability to capture card payments.\n\nContact info@visacgallery.com for more information. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winter-artisan-market-at-the-visac-gallery/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182241/Winter-Artisan-Market-dXn8Un.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231111T175437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T211618Z UID:5435-1700240400-1700254800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Winter Artisan Market at the VISAC Gallery DESCRIPTION:Join the Trail Pottery Club and the VISAC Gallery for a Winter Market. Two delightful days to purchase creations from potters\, artists and artisans.\nThe VISAC Gallery will also have their own table offering workshop signups\, upcoming exhibition information and mini prints from our brand new art vending machine! All you need is a toonie to get a random piece of artwork made by local illustrator Erin Shuttleworth.\nEvent Dates:\nFriday\, November 17\, 5pm-9pm\nSaturday\, November 18\, 10am-3pm\nFree to attend.\nOur Friday evening hours coincide with “Kootenay Vaudeville Affair” at The Charles Bailey Theatre – make it a double date with the VISAC and Bailey by visiting both events.\nPlease consider bringing cash as some vendors may not have the ability to capture card payments.\n\nContact info@visacgallery.com for more information. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/winter-artisan-market-at-the-visac-gallery-4/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182241/Winter-Artisan-Market-dXn8Un.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20230823T175129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T211608Z UID:4510-1700247600-1700254800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Carol Wallace: ‘Give or Take a Few Million Years’ DESCRIPTION:“In retrospect\, I feel like my work as a geologist was\, in fact\, my art education.” Give or Take a Few Million Years reflects Carol Wallace’s experience with the ridgelines and landscapes of her past life through drawings\, paintings\, and textiles that build a dreamlike\, otherworldly exhibition worth delving into. \nGeologic imagery is stitched and inked on layers of silk organza\, magnified minerals of local bedrock are projected onto the gallery wall\, biomorphic shapes are sculpted onto fractured rock\, and ink drawings remind us that a rock is much more than its exterior surface. \nGive or Take a Few Million Years opens Friday\, November 17 with a reception from 7-9 pm at the Nelson Museum. The exhibition runs until Saturday\, February 24. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/carol-wallace-give-or-take-a-few-million-years/ 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/26/2023/08/20182423/carol-wallace-copy-ZqRZkc.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231117T220000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T222946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T211610Z UID:5390-1700249400-1700258400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest – Freezing Point Play Reading Series DESCRIPTION:Black Productions Presents Freezing Point: A Play Reading Series\n\nThe Importance of Being Earnest\nBy Oscar Wilde\nDirected by Robyn Lamb\n\nFeaturing:\nScott Thorp\nQuinn Barron\nGreg Marrast\nLev Sonego\nLindsay Clague\nJaimie MacGibbon\nGillian Wiley\nSydney Black\nNelson United Church\n\nFriday\, November 17\, 7:30pm\n10$ donation at the door\n\n\n\nWhat exactly is a play reading?\n\n\n\nA play reading is the most basic version of a play. Actors deliver their lines directly from the script with minimal direction and movement\, but in character and with gusto. There are no technical elements such as props\, costumes or lighting\, but someone reads the stage directions aloud to give the audience the context for each scene.\n\n\n(from What’s a Play Reading and Why is it Cool? By Andrew Kleindon) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-importance-of-being-earnest-freezing-point-play-reading-series/ LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182243/Freezing-Point-Profile-Pic-ts2Sok.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20230929T183141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T211608Z UID:4937-1700305200-1700308800@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-6/ 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:20231119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231119T230000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T023626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T211611Z UID:5373-1700416800-1700434800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Dance Showcase and Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for our very first Dance Showcase at the Civic Theatre on Sunday\, November 19th. Doors open at 6:00 PM\, with the showcase kicking off at 7:00 PM. \nAfter the showcase\, the energy continues as we transition into a vibrant Dance Party. It’s a family-friendly event\, and kids are welcome to join with a parent or guardian until 10:00 PM. \nDon’t miss this fantastic celebration of dance and community! Get your tickets through the Royal website – secure your spot now. ?? URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dance-showcase-and-dance-party/ LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182246/Showcase-scaled-TeFk8h.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231123T005932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T005932Z UID:5578-1700611200-1705795199@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Studio Connexion Winter Group Show DESCRIPTION:The Winter Group Show is under way at Studio Connexion Art Gallery! VISIT – VIEW – ENJOY…perhaps FALL IN LOVE with the artworks by our talented artists. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/studio-connexion-winter-group-show/ LOCATION:Studio Connexion\, 203 Fifth Ave. NW\, Nakusp\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Connexion":MAILTO:studioconnexion@telus.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231122T213000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T214711Z UID:5394-1700681400-1700688600@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-13/ 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:20231123T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210129Z UID:5397-1700722800-1700773200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Castlegar Community Drum Circle DESCRIPTION:Set free your inner rhythm\, connect with your community\, and let the beat move you! \nWelcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! \nSupported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar & District Community Complex. \nNo drumming experience is needed and all the instruments are provided. \nProfessionally facilitated\, participants will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques from all around the world. You’ll experience a fun and inclusive drumming workshop\, but that’s only the beginning! \nHere are a number of reasons why this event is for you: \n\nGroup drumming releases stress and negative emotions\nYou’re pulled into the present moment\nIt induces deep relaxation\nIt provides a sense of empowerment\nIt can reduce chronic pain & boost the immune system\nYour body and mind align with the natural world\nYou’re offered a non-verbal communicative tool\nIt allows for personal transformation\nOh\, and it’s a whole lot of fun!\n\n\nDiscounts are offered when you buy three or more tickets!\nInstruments are provided but feel free to bring your own.\n\n  \nA little about Rhythm By Nature and your facilitator\, Patrick Carrick: \nPatrick is a certified ‘Circles of Rhythm’ master facilitator\, professional percussionist\, and music educator. Patrick has a passion for bringing people together through the power of rhythm and has worked within a wide variety of musical genres and ensembles. \nPatrick founded Rhythm by Nature in 2016 and it has since become a popular mainstay in BC’s Columbia Valley region\, offering a variety of programs and events that promote community connection\, wellness\, social development\, and creativity. \nPatrick’s affection for music and drumming has taken him all around the world\, finally growing roots in the Kootenays. After completing three levels of facilitation training with the nationally acclaimed ‘Circles Of Rhythm’ & internationally recognized Rhythm2Recovery\, Patrick has been hosting community drumming events in the communities of Invermere\, Radium Hot Springs\, Panorama Mountain Resort\, Fairmont Hot Springs\, Edgewater\, Canal Flats\, Kimberley\, Golden and beyond. Rhythm by Nature has earned a reputation for its positive community impact and inclusive approach to group drumming. \nThanks to the support of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Rhythm By Nature is touring the entire Columbia Basin throughout the Fall with the intention of demonstrating the many benefits that come from the Integrative Community Drum Circle. \nAn Important Distinction: \nRhythm By Nature follows the ‘Integrative Community Drum Circle (ICDC)’ methodology. This means that our drumming is not based on any ethnospecific traditions\, cultures\, or rhythms. The ICDC employs a multicultural approach so that the experience is accessible to everyone. It’s about celebrating our diversity\, creativity\, and playfulness. Our drums are from all around the world but do not hold any limiting cultural or ceremonial significance. Our instruments are of premium quality and are made from 100% recycled wood fiber. \nFamilies are most welcome. We find that very young children have trouble holding attention for the whole session and we kindly ask that children of all ages are responsibly supervised\, for the enjoyment of all : ) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-community-drum-circle-2/ LOCATION:Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre\, 2101 6 Ave\, Castlegar\, British Coumbia\, V1N 3B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Wellness,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Rhythm By Nature":MAILTO:info@rhythmbynature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260410T054411 CREATED:20231109T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T220110Z UID:5398-1700766000-1700771400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Castlegar Community Drum Circle DESCRIPTION:Set free your inner rhythm\, connect with your community\, and let the beat move you! \nWelcome to the Castlegar Community Drum Circle as part of Rhythm by Nature’s Community Drumming Tour! \nSupported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Rhythm by Nature brings you a fully interactive and immersive drumming experience for one night only in the Selkirk Room of the Castlegar & District Community Complex. \nNo drumming experience is needed and all the instruments are provided. \nProfessionally facilitated\, participants will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques from all around the world. You’ll experience a fun and inclusive drumming workshop\, but that’s only the beginning! \nHere are a number of reasons why this event is for you: \n\nGroup drumming releases stress and negative emotions\nYou’re pulled into the present moment\nIt induces deep relaxation\nIt provides a sense of empowerment\nIt can reduce chronic pain & boost the immune system\nYour body and mind align with the natural world\nYou’re offered a non-verbal communicative tool\nIt allows for personal transformation\nOh\, and it’s a whole lot of fun!\n\n\nDiscounts are offered when you buy three or more tickets!\nInstruments are provided but feel free to bring your own.\n\n  \nA little about Rhythm By Nature and your facilitator\, Patrick Carrick: \nPatrick is a certified ‘Circles of Rhythm’ master facilitator\, professional percussionist\, and music educator. Patrick has a passion for bringing people together through the power of rhythm and has worked within a wide variety of musical genres and ensembles. \nPatrick founded Rhythm by Nature in 2016 and it has since become a popular mainstay in BC’s Columbia Valley region\, offering a variety of programs and events that promote community connection\, wellness\, social development\, and creativity. \nPatrick’s affection for music and drumming has taken him all around the world\, finally growing roots in the Kootenays. After completing three levels of facilitation training with the nationally acclaimed ‘Circles Of Rhythm’ & internationally recognized Rhythm2Recovery\, Patrick has been hosting community drumming events in the communities of Invermere\, Radium Hot Springs\, Panorama Mountain Resort\, Fairmont Hot Springs\, Edgewater\, Canal Flats\, Kimberley\, Golden and beyond. Rhythm by Nature has earned a reputation for its positive community impact and inclusive approach to group drumming. \nThanks to the support of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance\, Rhythm By Nature is touring the entire Columbia Basin throughout the Fall with the intention of demonstrating the many benefits that come from the Integrative Community Drum Circle. \nAn Important Distinction: \nRhythm By Nature follows the ‘Integrative Community Drum Circle (ICDC)’ methodology. This means that our drumming is not based on any ethnospecific traditions\, cultures\, or rhythms. The ICDC employs a multicultural approach so that the experience is accessible to everyone. It’s about celebrating our diversity\, creativity\, and playfulness. Our drums are from all around the world but do not hold any limiting cultural or ceremonial significance. Our instruments are of premium quality and are made from 100% recycled wood fiber. \nFamilies are most welcome. We find that very young children have trouble holding attention for the whole session and we kindly ask that children of all ages are responsibly supervised\, for the enjoyment of all : ) URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-community-drum-circle/ LOCATION:Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre\, 2101 6 Ave\, Castlegar\, British Coumbia\, V1N 3B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Wellness,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/11/20182242/Drumming-Tour-Facebook-Event-X2j5vt.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rhythm By Nature":MAILTO:info@rhythmbynature.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR