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SUMMARY:Creston - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays\nedited by Luanne Armstrong \nA new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant\, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author\, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time\, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic\, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words\, these women—teachers\, artists\, musicians\, writers\, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism\, to reclaiming Indigenous identities\, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today\, these stories span the spectrum of human experience. \nNestled among pristine lakes\, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges\, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists\, musicians\, back-to- the-landers\, hippies\, environmentalists\, free thinkers\, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation\, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region\, and the Ktunaxa Nation\, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today\, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming\, arts\, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide\, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories. \nThe book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.\nhttps://caitlinpress.com/ \nThe Creston Book launch will be held Saturday\, April 25th\, at 2 pm. \nReaders will be Maureen Cameron\, Ilana Cameron\, Paula Snow\, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dancing-on-mountains/
LOCATION:Creston Legion\, 137 11 Ave N\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Luanne Armstrong":MAILTO:luannea@telus.net
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Storytelling Workshop: Dreaming in the Chrysalis
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Storytelling Nelson. An afternoon of story\, poetry and ideas. \nStoryteller and theatre practitioner Gail Nyoka leads you through an interactive program.\nHear the story of Sedna\, the woman who transforms into the Goddess of the Sea. What will this story mean to you?\nParticipate in techniques developed by playwright Augusto Boal and his Theatre of the Oppressed (no acting experience required or expected).\nYou are invited to play. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-dreaming-chrysalis/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Villa Community Hall\, 700 Gordon Rd.\, (Access via Radio Ave.)\, Nelson\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Storytelling  Nelson":MAILTO:nelsonstorytelling@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Silverton - For the Love of the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Slocan Lake Arts Council presents:\nFOR THE LOVE OF THE FOREST\nAn evening of music\, film\, poetry and art celebrating the beauty\, the wonder\, and the wisdom of the woods. \n-Music by FREYA—the captivating soulful sounds of Noel Fudge and Martine DenBok\n-Film: “On BEAUTY\, As We Come to it in the Forest”—a 1/2 hour deep meditative dive into the stunning forests of the Slocan Valley\, by filmmaker Isaac Carter\, produced by Barbara Brown\n-Poetry by Barbara Brown\n-Paintings on display by Barbara Brown\, Artist of the Forest \nAdmission by donation (suggested $20) \nA light concession will be offered – cash only \nwww.slocanlakeartscouncil.ca\nFB: @SlocanLakeAC\nwww.barbarabrownart.com\nSupported by the Province of British Columbia\, British Columbia Arts Council
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/silverton-love-of-the-forest/
LOCATION:Silverton Memorial Hall\, Silverton BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Creston - Tipi Event: Yaqan Nuki Peoples Heritage Society
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist Carol Louie. She has painted the 20′ tipi that will be displayed in the Legend Logos parking lot over the summer. Hear her thoughts on what motivated her artwork. \n3560 Hwy 21\, Creston\, BC – just south of Creston on Lower Kootenay Reserve \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tipi-yaqan-nuki/
LOCATION:Legend Logos\, 3560 Hwy 21\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Crafting,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denice Louie":MAILTO:legendlogos@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kimberley - Author Event: BC and Yukon Book Prizes
DESCRIPTION:  \nExciting news! The official shortlist for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes has been announced. \nFor the second year in a row\, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes on Tour is coming to Kimberley and that is so exciting! Jean Miller (Kimberley Public Library) and I are hosting executive director Megan Cole (BC and Yukon Book Prizes)\, BC authors Samantha (Sam) Beynon and Sam Wiebe for an Author Event at the gallery on Wednesday\, May 6 from 6 to 7:30 pm. \nFinalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize\nSam Wiebe: “The Last Exile” (The Wakeland Mystery Series). \nFinalist for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize\nSamantha (Sam) Beynon: “Celebrating Potlatches”. \nPapervale Books has a few copies of “The Last Exile” available (and more coming) and owners AJ and Cheryl are working on ordering copies of “Celebrating Potlatches”. Papervale Books will also be selling copies of the books at the author event. \nLet’s all get together for an entertaining evening in support of CANADIAN authors and the BC and Yukon Book Prizes!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kimberley-laundromat-book-prizes/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley
CATEGORIES:Art,Book Launch,Calendar,Competition,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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