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SUMMARY:Louis Riel Day
DESCRIPTION:The public is welcomed to commemorate Métis leader Louis Riel\, In partnership with the West Kootenay Métis Society. Raise the Métis flag at City Hall\, and then join us at the Nelson Museum for stew and bannock\, and to officially open the Truth and Reconciliation case in the 2nd floor museum exhibit. This event is FREE and open to all. \n11am: raising the Métis flag (City Hall) \n12pm: official launch of the Truth and Reconciliation case (Museum 2nd floor) \n1pm: stew and bannock (Museum breezeway)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/louis-riel-day/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T214612Z
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SUMMARY:11TH WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:An epic night of 12 films from around the world. Sharing stories that ignite your passion for our planet and for positive change. \nThe Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Wildsight Invermere’s annual fundraiser and\, truly\, the most awesome Columbia Valley grassroots gathering of the year! It’s one BIG night of shared food\, drink\, story telling\, films and friends (that’s YOU!). Come together with your community and share in the Festival vibes\, all in support of Wildsight Invermere’s work in conservation\, climate action and community environmental education. \nWe’re also offering online film access from Nov 16th – 20th\, so you can watch the films from ANYWHERE  and still support our fundraiser even if you can’t be in Invermere on the night. \nClick here to BUY TICKETS \nDoors open at 5pm for food and drinks (cash bar)\, and bidding in the silent auction. The films play from 6.30-9.30pm with an intermission and door prize draws!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/11th-wild-and-scenic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Columbia Valley Centre\, 646 4 Street\, Invermere\, BC\, V0A 1K0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T213000
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SUMMARY:Dance Educators' Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson & District Arts Council is thrilled to announce the return of the Dance Educators’ Showcase on Saturday\, November 16th at 7:30 PM. This highly anticipated event spotlights the incredible dance educators in Nelson and area\, giving them the opportunity to shine in the spotlight after countless hours spent nurturing their students’ growth.\nFor one night only\, these talented instructors (and some students as well) will come together for a rare performance that showcases their artistry\, passion\, and dedication to dance. Audiences will be treated to a wide range of styles and performances\, highlighting the creativity and expertise that these educators bring to our community.\nWhat makes this showcase even more special? All profits from ticket sales will directly fund bursaries for local dance students\, ensuring that those facing financial barriers can still access quality dance education. These bursaries will be shared among the participating schools and studios\, helping the next generation of dancers pursue their dreams.\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring performances as the following studios and instructors take the stage: \nAakanksha Vaish \nB.McJones Highland Dancers \nDance Umbrella Society \nFam Jam \nFront Street Dance \nIntuit Movement Studio \nLas Llamadas Del Flamenco \nLVR Dance \nPerforma Dance Co. \nRhythmDance Orchestra \nSláva Doval’s DanceFusion \nTapatía Collective \nThe Shameless \nTribe Kizomba \nYolOne Art Group \n\nTickets here: https://capitoltheatre.ca/event/dance-educators-showcase-2024/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dance-educators-showcase/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@ndac.ca
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DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
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SUMMARY:NMAG Annual Members Sale
DESCRIPTION:The annual Nelson Museum Members Shop sale is here\, in time for holiday shopping! Get thoughtful\, locally made gifts for everyone on your list at 20% off the whole Shop for Museum members. Stock up on host or hostess gifts\, stocking stuffers\, and holiday cards\, and the tree is full of ornaments in all shapes\, sizes\, styles\, and materials. It’s a great opportunity to get a bigger ticket items you’ve had your eye on\, like one of the beautiful original paintings hanging on the Shop walls. Wondering what to get the person who has everything? Why not a Museum membership\, or a gift card for the Shop!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nmag-annual-members-sale/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T213000
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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-54/
LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241121T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B  — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit\, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fall-into-fall-free-thursday-evenings-9/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241105T032017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T032017Z
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SUMMARY:Music Moves Us
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place at the Columbia Valley Community Centre (646\, 4th Street) on Friday\, November 22nd and is a 19+ age event. Tickets are available online and at the door for $20. Please\, join us for a night of remembrance\, solidarity\, unity\, music\, and hope. Additionally\, there will be food available for purchase provided by our beloved local restaurant\, Smokehouse 93. Doors and bar will be open at 6:30pm\, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. All proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and PCRF.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/music-moves-us/
LOCATION:646 4 Street Invermere\, 646 4 Street\, Invermere\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T213000
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SUMMARY:LIMELIGHT - AN ODE TO VAUDEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:A play with music\, dance and physical comedy\, Limelight takes us back to 1929\, in the last days of Vaudeville theatre\, an era that spanned over fifty years of popular mass entertainment. The Limelight Theatre is closing its doors and the cast and crew face a grim future as the “silver screen” steals away their audience. A charismatic movie producer pays them a visit on their last night\, offering them fame and fortune in this new era of entertainment. Is it too good to be true?
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/limelight-an-ode-to-vaudeville/
LOCATION:McBride Community Hall\, McBride\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20240826T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T163217Z
UID:9786-1732359600-1732363200@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-55/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241120T033833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T033833Z
UID:10747-1732363200-1732467600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Rural Artist Support Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nelson & District Arts Council for a FREE professional development weekend for artists. While the focus of Rural Artist Support Weekend is on reaching local artists\, the sessions are open to any artists who would benefit from them! Do read the descriptions before registering\, as some sessions are regionally specific or focused on a specific artistic discipline. Here’s the schedule: Saturday\, November 23rd12:00 pm | Taxes for Artists: Keeping CRA Happy While Doing What You Love w/ Sunny Widerman 1:00 pm | Amplify BC Funding Programs for BC’s Music Industry w/ Creative BC2:00 pm | From Creator to Entrepreneur: Exploring Artful Business w/ Amber McGregor 3:00 pm | iPhone (Smartphone) Content Tips N Tricks w/ Chase Rickaby4:00 pm | Curious about grant writing? Explore regional funding with CKCA! w/ West Kootenay Regional Arts CouncilSunday\, November 2412:00 pm | BC Arts Council Funding Programs w/ BC Arts Council1:00 pm | Info Session and Q&A w / Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada2:00 pm | The Many Pathways of Relationship Building w/ Carla Stephenson and Ryan Hunt 3:00 pm | eCommerce 101 – Selling your art online w/ Abby Wilson ArtSign up for sessions here: https://ndac.ca/programs/rural-artist-support-weekend/To maximize accessibility\, we are once again hosting this symposium online via Zoom. ASL interpretation will be available for all the sessions.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rural-artist-support-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Calls & Opportunities,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,WKAC Workshops,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@ndac.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20240828T192856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T163240Z
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. \nCrafts\, LEGO\, Ozobots\, DatoDuo\, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. \nActivities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/crafternoon-5/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T110000
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CREATED:20240920T163446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T163115Z
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! \nAll ages welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/family-story-time-8/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B  — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit\, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fall-into-fall-free-thursday-evenings-8/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241105T202529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T213753Z
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the Holiday Season with the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’\nAdapted for the Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) stage by director Trevor Lundy\, this staged reading features CCT veteran performer Michael Grossman as ‘Scrooge’ and introduces Audrey Branchaud as ‘Tiny Tim’. The actors will have their scripts in hand\, but the audience can expect a full theatrical show. Each performance will feature a special guest performer reading the roles of Jacob Marley\, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come\, and Boy with the Goose. \n• November 28th * Huckleberry Books purveyor\, Erin Dalton\n• November 29th * City of Cranbrook Councilor\, Lynnette Wray\n• November 30th * Ktunaxanin̓tik\, Bonnie Harvey\n• December 5th * City of Kimberley Mayor\, Don McCormick\n• December 6th * Key City Theatre Executive Director\, Galen Olstead\n• December 7th * retired Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Manager and 2017 Cranbrook Citizen of the Year\, Karin Penner \nIn the spirit of the holidays\, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to the charity chosen by each night’s guest performer to give back to the community that has supported us over our past sixty years. Tickets for this special event are $30 each (adults) and $20 each for students.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:The Studio Stage Door\, 11 11th Ave. S.\, Cranbrook
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cranbrook Community Theatre":MAILTO:crancommtheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241127T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T163134Z
UID:10813-1732905000-1732914000@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Nelson Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Live Band and dancing! Beginners welcome – no partner necessary! Contra Dance is a modern\, energetic\, social dance with roots in square dancing. A caller teaches and prompts the dances so prior experience is needed. Come for the music\, stay for the community!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-contra-dance/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Contra Dance Community":MAILTO:pez@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241119T022100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T163134Z
UID:10720-1732906800-1732923000@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Nelson’s Third Annual LIP SYNC BATTLE AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of unforgettable performances at Intuit Movement Studio’s 3rd Annual Lip Sync Battle Auditions! Join us at The Royal on November 29\, 2024 at 7pm as first-ever winners Ruth and Shelby take the stage to host this epic showdown! \nThis year\, we’re turning up the heat with our 19+ UNCENSORED format—expect all the sass\, drama\, and laughter you can handle as talented performers battle it out for a chance at the grand prize of $1000. \nBring your friends\, come cheer for your favorites\, and witness the most hilarious\, outrageous\, and jaw-dropping lip syncs ever! \nGrab your tickets now and don’t miss out on the action! Who will steal the show and capture your hearts? \nLET THE BATTLES BEGIN! \n  \nREGISTER TO AUDITION: https://intuitmvmt.com/lip-sync-battle \nor GET TICKETS TO THE SHOW: https://www.theroyalnelson.com/events/lip-sync-battle
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelsons-third-annual-lip-sync-battle-auditions/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Intuit Movement":MAILTO:hello@intuitstudio.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241105T201553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T201553Z
UID:10602-1732908600-1733090400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:LIMELIGHT - AN ODE TO VAUDEVILLE
DESCRIPTION:A play with music\, dance and physical comedy\, Limelight takes us back to 1929\, in the last days of Vaudeville theatre\, an era that spanned over fifty years of popular mass entertainment. The Limelight Theatre is closing its doors and the cast and crew face a grim future as the “silver screen” steals away their audience. A charismatic movie producer pays them a visit on their last night\, offering them fame and fortune in this new era of entertainment. Is it too good to be true?
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/limelight-an-ode-to-vaudeville-2/
LOCATION:Valemount Best Western Plus\, 1950 BC-5\, Valemount\, BC\, V0E 2Z0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241127T201241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T201241Z
UID:10834-1732924800-1733011199@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Riondel's Christmas Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Social in activity room with tea 5$ \nHandmade crafts\, christmas gifts\, baking\, decorations\, and so much more. \nRiondel Community Centre
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/riondels-christmas-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Riondel Community Centre\, 1417-1421 Eastman Ave\, Riondel\, V0B 2B0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241127T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T195019Z
UID:10828-1732924800-1733097599@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:Put something unique\, local and made with love under the tree this year! Join the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market for an extra special\, extra local\, two-day handmade market at Western Financial Place from November 30-December 1. \n150 talented vendors\, featuring all things homegrown\, homemade and LOCAL! Start and finish all of your holiday shopping early and enjoy a tasty lunch and fancy beverage while you do it. \nBring a donation for the Cranbrook Food Bank\, entry is FREE and everyone is welcome!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/holiday-winter-market/
LOCATION:Western Financial Place\, 1777 2 St N\, Cranbrook\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241127T200440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T200440Z
UID:10830-1732924800-1733097599@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Fernie Craft Fair: Seniors Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Fernie Arts Station\, Seniors Centre & The Elks Hall Fernie Craft Fair: Discover locally made treasures\, freshly baked goods\, hand-made jewelry and much more! Buy local and support artisan producers. A perfect opportunity to get a kick-start on your Christmas presents.\nFriday Nov 29th 5-9pmSaturday Nov 30th 10-3pm\nEntry is by donation.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fernie-craft-fair-seniors-centre/
LOCATION:Fernie Senior Citizens Society\, 562 3 Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B 1M0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20240920T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T163200Z
UID:9971-1732964400-1732968000@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-58/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241122T204953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T204953Z
UID:10765-1733011200-1733097599@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Mount Sentinel's Annual Grad Winter Craft Market
DESCRIPTION:Mount Sentinel’s Annual Grad Winter Craft Market\nMount Sentinel welcomes one and all to their Annual Grad Winter Craft Market on December 1\nfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Sentinel Secondary School in South Slocan.\nWith an amazing array of 45 craft vendors\, you’ll find affordable\, local gifts for everyone on your\nholiday list!\nThere will be chances to win big by bidding on a logging truck load of firewood or entering the\n50/50 draw or the raffle of craft goodies.\nThis year Santa has hired Mount Sentinel Academy PM media arts students to take professional\nportraits that will be sent right to your inbox. And\, there will be a bake sale extraordinaire and\ndelicious concession treats\, so you will not go away hungry!\nCome support the 2025 Mount Sentinel Secondary grads\, bring your friends and family\, support\nlocal and start December right.\nThe annual craft market is happening at Mount Sentinel Secondary School\, 1014 Playmour Road in\nSouth Slocan. See you there!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/mount-sentinels-annual-grad-winter-craft-market/
LOCATION:Mount Sentinel Secondary School\, 1014 Playmor Road\, South Slocan
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20241203T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T202454Z
UID:10856-1733061600-1733068800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Goldilocks and the Three Bears
DESCRIPTION:The Capitol Theatre’s 35th Annual Winter Community Production \nJoin us to meet the inhabitants of Toad Mountain and see if they can co-exist with folks who live in Nelsontown. Find out how much mischief a small child with ringlets can cause and whether bears actually like porridge! There’ll be lots of music and silly jokes in our version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears! \nTickets\nAdult $20\n30 and Under $12\nFamily of 4 $50 \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/goldilocks-and-the-three-bears/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20240920T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T170253Z
UID:9977-1733221800-1733223600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Book Babies
DESCRIPTION:Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes\, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers\, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. \nDrop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/book-babies-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20240920T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T170307Z
UID:9978-1733239800-1733243400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. \nCrafts\, LEGO\, Ozobots\, DatoDuo\, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. \nActivities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/crafternoon-7/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132016
CREATED:20240920T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T170313Z
UID:9980-1733302800-1733313600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Tea & Textiles
DESCRIPTION:The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting\, crochet\, embroidery\, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tea-textiles-13/
LOCATION:J.B. Fletcher Store Museum\, 3602 Sutton Street\, Ainsworth\, BC\, V0G 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="J.B. Fletcher Store Museum":MAILTO:jbfletcherstore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132017
CREATED:20241203T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T173135Z
UID:10860-1733392800-1733587200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Annual NDCU Members Sale @ the Nelson Museum
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Nelson & District Credit Union members! Shop the Nelson Museum Gift Shop anytime Thursday\, December 5 to Saturday\, December 7 and receive 20% off your purchase — everything from stocking stuffers to original painting and prints! — all you need is a valid NDCU credit or debit card. Thank you to the NDCU for continuing to support over 100 artists represented in the Shop!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/annual-ndcu-members-sale-the-nelson-museum-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132017
CREATED:20240920T163410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T173135Z
UID:9985-1733394600-1733396400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! \nAll ages welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/family-story-time-7/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132017
CREATED:20241030T035149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T163243Z
UID:10516-1733414400-1733428800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B  — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit\, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/fall-into-fall-free-thursday-evenings-7/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132017
CREATED:20241203T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T173150Z
UID:10864-1733414400-1733428800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
DESCRIPTION:The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries\, museum and Shop\, where you can explore the newest exhibitions\, learn about local history\, and shop over 100 local artists!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/apres-free-thursday-evenings-13/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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