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SUMMARY:Nelson - Artist Talk with Genevieve Robertson
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on Friday\, June 5\, 2026 at 6:00 PM for an Artist Talk with Genevieve Robertson. The event is an extension of Robertson’s Fall 2025 residency at the artist-run centre to share the new body of work developed during this time. \nGenevieve Robertson was artist-in-residence at Oxygen Art Centre from November 12\, 2025\, to December 20\, 2025. Robertson works at the intersection of visual art and environmental studies. Her practice is grounded in drawing and painting\, extending to video\, installation\, and various forms of collective work and collaboration. Through long-term place-based research projects\, her work explores anthropogenic impacts on ecology and the climate\, and the intelligence and interconnection of the life systems of which we are part. \nThis event is free to attend. Doors open at 5:45PM. The talk begins at 6:00PM and will include a short question and answer period at the conclusion of Robertson’s talk. \nThe Artist Talk will introduce Robertson’s artistic practice\, as well as share process-based explorations from her residency and resultant exhibition at the Midlands Art Centre in the UK entitled “Under the Orange Sticks of the Sun\,” currently on view this Spring 2026. \nRobertson is also currently working with Oxygen Art Centre to offer an online mentorship program entitled “Hedge-rider” this Summer to three emerging\, remotely located artists.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artist-talk-genevieve-robertson/
LOCATION:Oxygen Art Centre\, 320 Vernon St Unit-3\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Castlegar - Castlegar Station Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us Sunfest Weekend (Saturday\, June 6) for our Open House. You can meet the new staff and board\, enjoy the Museum\, have your say on the direction of the Heritage Society and have some refreshments. All ages are welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-castlegar-station-museum-open-house/
LOCATION:Castlegar Station Museum\, 400 13th Ave\, Castlegar\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castlegar Heritage Society":MAILTO:castlegarheritagesociety@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Creston - Screening of 'Silver Screamers': doc\, short film\, Q&A
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us in celebrating National Intergenerational Day with a free screening of the documentary Silver Screamers about a group of seniors who made a short horror movie together. We will also screen their movie\, The Rug. \nThis event will be co-hosted by Ashlene Chadburn\, Seniors Community Connector with Valley Community Services. \nAlways free to attend\, no registration required\, and we always have free popcorn!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-silver-screamers/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Reclaim: KSA Ceramics Year End Show
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe KSA Ceramics Year End Show – RECLAIM will showcase the skills and progress of the 2025-2026 ceramics cohort\, celebrating this major milestone in their education and the transition for the new KSA. \nOpen to the entire community\, the RECLAIM show will feature work from both first and second year students. Ceramic mugs\, bowls\, plates\, vases\, jars and other objects will be on display to admire and purchase. \nFriday\, June 19th 4 – 8 pm\nSaturday\, June 20th 10 am – 4 pm\n606 Victoria Street \nIn addition to this year’s student showcase\, an alumni & faculty silent auction will take place. With proceeds going towards the new Kootenay School of the Arts Society.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/reclaim-ksa-ceramics/
LOCATION:KSA – Selkirk College\, 606 Victoria Street\, NELSON
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Crafting,Exhibition/Speakers,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay School of the Arts":MAILTO:ksas.ceramics@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke - POETRY IN THE GALLERY - FREE
DESCRIPTION:  \nPOETRY IN THE GALLERY | FREE\nHosted by Emma Beck\nCome spend a free evening surrounded by poetry\, creativity\, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work\, share a favourite poem\, or just sit back and enjoy\, everyone is invited. Bring a warm drink\, settle into the cozy gallery space\, and let yourself be inspired. This is a relaxed\, judgment-free event where all voices are welcome—especially beginners!\nThursday\, June 25\n6:30pm – 8:00pm\nJune’s Theme: “Circle”\nRVAC Main Gallery\, 320 Wilson st.\nAll forms of poetry welcome\nNo bookings required! \nFor our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights\, however please note that the last 45 minuets of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting at 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rvac-poetry-in-the-gallery/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Writing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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SUMMARY:Trail - The Monsters of Schlock & Neil E. Dee
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Monsters of Schlock & Neil E. Dee have combined forces to present Canada’s greatest sideshow daredevil collaboration for an absolutely wild Western Canada tour! Get ready for an unforgettable night of sword swallowing\, sideshow stunts\, comedy\, and high-risk hijinks. This event is for the thrill seekers\, lovers of the strange and unusual & fans of good times & bad ideas!!!\nMeet your entertainers:\nThe Monsters of Schlock\, the Great Orbax & Sweet Pepper are the world’s most extreme two man circus sideshow comedy magic extravaganza! 27x Guinness World Record setters and international sideshow legends!\nNeil E. Dee doesn’t just tempt fate—he flirts with death and calls it showtime. For more than two decades\, he has performed across Canada as the nation’s wildest sword swallower and a one-man stunt show. Neil’s performances are fuelled by a personal penchant for danger & the raw energy of rock and roll. It’s not a safety boredom show—it’s a danger thrill show!\nCombined to bring you Canada’s greatest sideshow collaboration & recently featured together in Ripley’s Believe It\, Or Not!!!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trail-the-monsters-of-schlock-neil-e-dee/
LOCATION:Charles Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4C7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Neil E. Dee":MAILTO:Neil E. Dee
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Food\, Love & Resistance
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Nelson4Palestine on Monday\, June 29 for “FOOD\, LOVE & RESISTANCE”\, a fundraiser feast prepared by renowned Palestinian chef Izzeldin Bukhari with storytelling and live music. \nJerusalem-based chef Izzeldin Bukhari will share traditional Palestinian foods and delight you with stories about the dishes’ ingredients\, history and how they are part of Palestinian culture. Learn about how food can be part of cultural resistance. \nAs Chef Izzeldin says\,\n“Rich in nutritious ingredients and flavorful spices that are bound to the land\, Palestinian food has made a deep impact on Mediterranean cuisine at large. \nWe are home to dishes that reflect our ancestors’ deep understanding of their soil\, their ingredients\, and their homeland. \nOur aim is to keep that tradition alive\, despite the relentless political and cultural pressures threatening its existence\, and share that with the world.”\nLearn more at sacred-cuisine.com/ \nTickets ($40-$70 sliding scale) can be purchased at Notably Bookstore cash only or online at http://buytickets.at/sacredcuisine/2230255
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-food-love-resistance/
LOCATION:Nelson District Rod and Gun Club\, 801 Railway St\, Nelson\, V1L 1H6
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage
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SUMMARY:Cranbrook - Pro Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:  \n“The August event continues to be a popular stop on the CPRA roster. The event promises to be as exciting as ever with three action-packed performances featuring top cowboys and cowgirls from all over North America. Vold Rodeo Ltd. will provide the rough stock once again and Lazy B Timed Event\, the timed event cattle. \n*from the Cranbrook Professional Rodeo website\nhttp://www.cranbrookrodeo.com/ \n“This weekend Rodeo should be exciting as ever with three action-packed performances featuring top cowboys and cowgirls from all over North America. Vold Rodeo Ltd. will provide the rough stock once gain and Lazy B Timed Event\, the steer wrestling and tie-down roping cattle. Fans will enjoy Wes Cummings as the Cranbrook Rodeo Announcer and entertainment by many time Comedy Act of the CPRA\, Dennis Halstead. Sunday is Children’s Day. Concessions and beer garden.” \n* from the Kootenay Rockies Events Page\nhttps://www.kootenayrockies.com/events/pro-rodeo-cranbrook/ \nNote. I am a photographer that has applied for a CKCA grant for 2026 to photograph the Cranbrook Rodeo. Lily Anderson had suggested posting the event on your calendar. The event is on the Pro Rodeo Circuit calendar. However the details of the rodeo are not out yet. I will update as more info comes out. \nSanja Zarchikoff \n  \nCranbrook Pro Rodeo Location:\nWycliffe Exhibition Grounds\n5325 Wycliffe Park Road\n8 miles north of Cranbrook on the Kimberley Highway \n  \nRodeo ticket sale locations: Top Crop and Hillbilly Hardware (Please note that these are the only places where Cranbrook Rodeo tickets are legitimately sold; Cranbrook Rodeo does not sell rodeo tickets through online vendors.)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/cranbrook-pro-rodeo/
LOCATION:Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds\, 5325 Wycliffe Park Road\, Cranbrook\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Competition,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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