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SUMMARY:‘Elevation’ exhibition opening
DESCRIPTION:This four-seasons backyard playground produced world-class athletes\, built a tourism economy\, and hosts adventurers from around the world.  This winter\, the Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery presents Elevation – an ambitious exhibition exploring the vast expanse of the mountains in the Kootenays.  \nBeyond celebration\, Elevation explores the resounding environmental impact\, the elitism of mountain sports\, land and resource use\, and more. Elevation presents a balanced approach to understanding mountain life.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/elevation-exhibition-opening-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN
DESCRIPTION:The Royal in Nelson is having an art battle with two rounds featuring three artists at a time going head to head with one hour to create a piece of art! The crowd votes and raffle tickets can be bought to support the artists and win the pieces made that night!\nBrought to you by Paradise Painting! Sat Nov 25th 7:30pm\nFREE
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-royal-art-throwdown/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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SUMMARY:Met Opera: Florencia En El Amazonas
DESCRIPTION:Sung in Spanish and inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez\, Mexican composer Daniel Catán’s 1996 opera focuses on an opera diva\, Florencia Grimaldi\, who returns to her native Brazil to perform and search for her lost lover\, who has vanished into the jungle. \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-florencia-en-el-amazonas/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231220T183000
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SUMMARY:NELSON POETRY SLAM
DESCRIPTION:Wed Dec 20th 6:30pm @ The Royal in Nelson\nAn open mic poetry slam featuring poets from nelson and whomever else should show up and sign in!\n$5-10 at the door
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240106T095500
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SUMMARY:Met Opera: Nabucco
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco\, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-nabucco/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240112T200000
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CREATED:20240105T030341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T164617Z
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SUMMARY:LVR Student Art Show Opening
DESCRIPTION:Check out new work by LVR student artists at the Nelson Public Library\, meet the makers\, and mingle!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/lvr-student-art-show-opening/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240123T210000
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SUMMARY:Weak Layers w/ Katie Burrell Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nelson Civic Theatre to welcome Revelstoke based director\, Katie Burrell for a special screening of her new ski comedy\, ‘Weak Layers’. Tuesday pricing does not apply for this special event. \nThree party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. An uproarious comedy that takes on the male-dominated ski industry.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/weak-layers-w-katie-burrell-q-a/
LOCATION:Nelson Civic Theatre\, 719 Vernon St Suite 103\, Nelson\, BC\, BC V1L 4G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Carol Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Wallace for the launch of the Give or Take a Few Million Years exhibition catalogue\, and for an artist talk. This event is free and open to the public\, but space is limited. \nGive or Take a Few Million Years invites the viewer to experience a visual anthology of stories found in the rocks. Geologic 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.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artist-talk-with-carol-wallace/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240110T214606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T181816Z
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SUMMARY:THE ROYAL ART THROWDOWN
DESCRIPTION:It’s an art battle with two rounds featuring three artists at a time going head to head with one hour to create a piece of art! The crowd votes and raffle tickets can be bought to support the artists and win the pieces made that night!\nBrought to you by Paradise Painting!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-royal-art-throwdown-3/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240127T095500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
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SUMMARY:Met Opera: Carmen
DESCRIPTION:The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of one of opera’s most popular works. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut\, reinvigorating the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to the present day\, amid a band of human traffickers. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the touchstone role of the irresistible femme fatale\, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s lover Don José\, soprano Angel Blue as the devoted Micaëla\, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo. \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-carmen/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240119T010328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T181616Z
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SUMMARY:Rewired by Sab Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Opening Date: January 29\, 2024 \nArtist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2\, 2024 at 4PM \nArtist Talk @ VISAC: February 10\, 2024 at 3 PM.  Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided.   \nExhibition Closing Date: March 7\, 2024 \nGallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Statement\n“My adventures mold me and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury\, and it continues to immerse me in what I love most.”
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rewired-by-sab-curtis/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240119T010437Z
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SUMMARY:Live Paint Demo with Sab Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Join Sab Curtis and the VISAC Gallery at The Josie Hotel for a Live Paint Demo.\n\nHeld in the atrium foyer\, Sab will be painting from 4:00pm-6:00pm on February 2\, 2024. This coincides with the Canadian Open Freeride Championships.\n\nSome of Sab’s paintings will be for sale\, as well as calendars.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/live-paint-demo-with-sab-curtis/
LOCATION:The Josie Hotel\, 4306 Red Mountain Rd\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240119T010436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T193305Z
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SUMMARY:Rewired by Sab Curtis
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Opening Date: January 29\, 2024 \nArtist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2\, 2024 at 4PM \nArtist Talk @ VISAC: February 10\, 2024 at 3 PM.  Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided.   \nExhibition Closing Date: March 7\, 2024 \nGallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Statement\n“My adventures mold me and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury\, and it continues to immerse me in what I love most.”
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rewired-by-sab-curtis-2/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
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SUMMARY:Pollination Pathways Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum and the Kootenay Native Plant Society are presenting Pollination Pathways\, a speaker series that takes a look at how to support resilient ecosystems in the Kootenays\, and the research that is driving the recovery of plant-pollination networks.\n\nFebruary 15 topics:\n– Blossoms and Butterflies in BC Parks\n– Milkweed and Monarchs in the West Kootenay\n\nStay and explore the Elevation exhibition\, which includes additional research from KNPS\, as well as specimens\, stories\, artifacts\, maps\, and incredible art pieces that speak to the peaks and valleys of life in a mountain town.\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/pollination-pathways-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,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:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240212T072133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T072133Z
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SUMMARY:Porsche Hood Collab: A Display of Art and Generosity
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be amazed as Art Gallery Kimberley showcases the coolest Porsche hood ever seen! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Calgary artists Michele Doucette and Rita Thorp\, this one-of-a-kind artwork will make an appearance in the gallery during FLANNEL FEST. The Porsche hood\, generously donated byPorsche Centre Calgary\, represents a fusion of automotive excellence and artistic originality. Visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to witness this masterpiece in the Kootenays\, making it a must-see event for art and car enthusiasts alike. In addition\, this remarkable creation serves a noble purpose. The Porsche hood will be raffled off at Michele and Rita’s art exhibition at the Porsche Centre in Calgary in May\, with proceeds benefiting CUPS Calgary\, an organisation dedicated to supporting the city’s most vulnerable populations.Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary exhibit! Join us at Art Gallery Kimberley on Friday\, February 16th; Saturday\, February 17th; and Sunday\, February18th.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/porsche-hood-collab-a-display-of-art-and-generosity/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240202T001837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T210331Z
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SUMMARY:February Speaker Series with Bill Hanlon: The Ice Man from British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Rossland Museum at 6 pm on Thursday\, February 22nd to hear the story of this discovery of North America’s oldest preserved human remains from Bill Hanlon\, one of the hunters who found them. Entry by donation. \nOne day in August 1999\, three men were hunting sheep in Northern BC when they came across something unexpected: human remains and sundry artifacts – a hat\, a knife\, a bag – emerging from a melting glacier. Archeologists and Indigenous representatives were called in and determined that the remains were of an Indigenous boy in his late teens who had died at least 150 years earlier. Members of the local Champagne and Aishihik First Nations named the unknown man Kwäday Dän Ts’inchi: Long Ago Person Found. \nMore info/RSVP at rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/bill-hanlon
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/february-speaker-series-with-bill-hanlon-the-ice-man-from-british-columbia/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Naomi Bourque
DESCRIPTION:Using traditional techniques for gathering\, tanning\, embroidering\, and embellishment\, Nelson-based textile artist Naomi Bourque has reimagined the intersection of function and beauty in her latest project\, ‘Medicine Harvest’ – a series of ten ponchos constructed with natural materials\, including deer hide\, antler\, birch bark\, and plant dyes.\n\nThree of the ponchos in the series will be on display during an artist talk at the Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery on Friday\, February 23 at 7pm. Naomi will discuss her approach to her practice\, ‘Medicine Harvest’\, and the Indigenous Fashion Arts Biennial – the prestigious fashion event held in Toronto this spring. The ponchos are being created as part of an artist residency at Selkirk College; Bourque is a graduate of the Kootenay School of the Arts Jewelry and Small Object Design program (2013)\, the Sculptural Metal program (2015)\, and the Textiles program (2023).\n\nThe artist talk is free and open to the public\, no registration is required. For more information about the exhibition and events at the Museum\, visit nelsonmuseum.ca
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artist-talk-with-naomi-bourque/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Jolene Miner Gallery Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of “APPLE SKINS” by Jolene Miner @joleneminerart⁠Enjoy brand new paintings in person\, complimentary snacks\, good company & the Arts Station bar ⁠⁠ARTIST STATEMENT:⁠I was a hesitant painter. I wanted so deeply to create something authentic and real that I often⁠got in my own way. I wanted it to be raw and true and full of richness\, and those wants kept me⁠stuck in the thinking phase. I needed a way to dissolve my creative barriers\, and I embarked on⁠a journey to find it.⁠I resolved to connect deeply to the intuitive part of myself and create a process that supported⁠an unselfconscious spontaneity. This meant embracing my vulnerabilities and what I felt⁠compelled to create without questioning it. I found myself wanting to explore a shape that⁠presented as something aware and vaguely human but with all the layers stripped away;⁠something that could express the feeling I wanted to explore but without the distractions of a⁠traditional subject. The simplicity left me free to act without hesitation. Layering and the⁠subtleties of glazing became key elements as I discovered I was drawn to translucency and an⁠element of emergence that played against bold lines. I immersed myself in the layering of rich⁠areas of color\, thick strokes of white under glazes\, repeating shapes from hand carved stamps⁠and linework created by activating watercolor pencil with medium. As I worked\, I found that a⁠story naturally started to emerge.⁠Apple Skins is me removing my layers\, peeling them away in a long\, bouncy curl and⁠embracing what I find. Candid. Sweet. A little bit weird. It’s the fruits of a spontaneous creative⁠process. By embracing the exploration of my unselfconscious creative impulse\, I use color\,⁠line\, pattern and texture through acrylics\, inks\, wax\, watercolor pencils and mark making tools.⁠I layer and build. I remove and expose. I create a space to be vulnerable\, to feel without⁠judgement and create without barriers.⁠I invite you to see it and feel it for yourself.⁠
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/jolene-miner-gallery-show/
LOCATION:601 1st Ave\, Fernie BC
CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
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SUMMARY:Royal BC Museum Community Conversations at the Rossland Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Royal BC Museum and the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre officially invite the community to join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday\, March 6th at 5:30 pm up at the Museum. Community conversations are an opportunity to gather with your community for a focused conversation on how a reimagined Royal BC Museum could better serve and represent people living throughout BC.  \nTouching on topics including the Format and Location of the new RBCM site\, Indigenous Reconciliation and UNDRIP Implementation\, Diversity and Representation\, and Inclusion and Accessibility. This is also an opportunity for a sneak peek at Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s own renewal plans. \nSnacks and drinks will be provided. Come play a role in shaping how our heritage is communicated locally and across the province! Connect with Skylar at community@rosslandmuseum.ca for any questions or further information.\nRSVP for this free event here: https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/community-conversation-rossland
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/royal-bc-museum-community-conversations-at-the-rossland-museum/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240217T192504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T231827Z
UID:6705-1709924400-1709931600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Langham Gallery Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Save The Date!! Friday March 8th from 7-9 pm. Join us for the opening night of 2 exhibitions at the Langham.\nMonstro\, Monstrare by Calgary based ceramic artist Yvonne Kustec.\nHere’s to You\, Fair Lady\, guest curated by Kootenay Lake Archives\, Elizabeth Scarlett\, and Maggie Tchir celebrating the Langham Cultural Society’s 50th Anniversary. So come out and enjoy an evening of celebrating art and history at the Langham.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/langham-gallery-opening-night/
LOCATION:The Langham\, 447 A Avenue\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20231213T224700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T233217Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera: La Forza Del Destino
DESCRIPTION:Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years\, setting the scene in a contemporary America. The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro\, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo\, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Preziosilla\, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone\, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano. \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-la-forza-del-destino/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240212T071817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T233356Z
UID:6560-1711134000-1711141200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Judy Wapp: ‘VisuAlchemy’ exhibition opening
DESCRIPTION:As an activist\, visual artist\, and radio personality for nearly 75 years\, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life\, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years. \nA thoughtful look at Judy’s art career spanning six decades\, VisuAlchemy is a never-before exhibited retrospective showing at the Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery from March 23 to June 22\, 2024. The show features many of her collage pieces that have been held in private collections for  years and not accessible to the public\, as well as samples of art cards that Judy has traded around the globe throughout her storied career. \nJudy’s daughter\, actor and musician Bessie Wapp\, has developed a special performance for the opening reception on Friday\, March 22 @ 7pm. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear neckties!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/judy-wapp-visualchemy-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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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:20240323T095500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20231229T212214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T011052Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera: Romeo Et Juliette
DESCRIPTION:Two singers at the height of their powers—soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s Shakespeare adaptation\, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores \nLive Streamed Met Opera\, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/met-opera-romeo-et-juliette/
LOCATION:The Royal Theatre\, 1597 Bay Ave\, Trail\, V1R 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240317T011537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T163316Z
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SUMMARY:Israelism
DESCRIPTION:Film: Israelism coming to Nelson\, Sunday\, March 24\, 2024 \nContacts for interviews: Sid Shniad\, shniad@gmail.com \nMaxine Kaufman-Lacusta\, maxinekl@shaw.ca \nGeneral info: Ijvnelson6@gmail.com \nIsraelism\, the award-winning film by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen\, explores the lives of two\nyoung American Jews whose comfortable American upbringing centered largely on their\nunconditional support for Israel. This film is currently on a Norther American tour and will be\ncoming to Nelson on Sunday\, March 24 at 7 pm\, at Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street). \nTickets are $15 and are available at Capitol Theatre website: \n\nIsraelism \n\nAfter the film\, there will be a discussion led by members of Independent Jewish Voices Canada:\nMaxine Kaufman-Lacusta and Sid Shniad. \nLink to film website: https://www.israelismfilm.com/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/israelism/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
ORGANIZER;CN="Independent Jewish Voices Nelson":MAILTO:Ijvnelson6@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240309T222338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T170118Z
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SUMMARY:March Speaker Series: Growing Up In Remarkable Times in Rossland with Lou Corrado & Kim Deane
DESCRIPTION:Lou Corrado grew up in Rossland in the later years of the Great Depression and Kim Deane following the Second World War. Having lived here for so long and through such extraordinary times\, both have seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. These two long-time Rosslanders will take us on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through Rossland’s history\, touching on the post-war period\, the evolution of Cominco\, the expansion of the skiing industry\, evolving subcultures\, and more! If you’re interested in Rossland’s history or you’re another long-time local looking to indulge in a little nostalgia (and maybe learn something new about your backyard!) then this is the event for you. \nOur March Speaker Series event is 6 pm Thursday\, March 28th at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided. RSVP here or you can email info @ rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722. \nWe hope to see you there! \nThis event is supported in part by the Flying Steamshovel.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/march-speaker-series-growing-up-in-remarkable-times-in-rossland-with-lou-corrado-kim-deane/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240313T193641Z
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SUMMARY:Dance on Film
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council\, Castlegar Arts Council and Capitol Theatre for two special evenings of dance on film originally curated by the dance: made in/fait au canada festival 2023 (d:mic). \nThis unique series of films highlights the powerful combination of creative filmmaking\, vibrant landscapes and thoughtful choreography. Exploring physical and emotional landscapes\, this series presents choreographic experiments grounded in nature\, taking audiences on a tour of cross-country outdoor spaces experienced through deep artistry. \nThis special film event has been created specifically for Kootenay audiences in the first-ever presentation of d:mic film selections outside of the Toronto-based festival! \nBUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! \n\nCastlegar\n7 p.m.\, March 27\, 2024\nCastle Theatre\n185 Columbia Ave.\n$10 in advance or at the door \nNelson\nIn addition to the feature programming\, the Nelson event invites you to join WKRAC Executive Director Kallee Lins and dance artist Slava Doval for a pre-chat about the process of creating dance on film\, plus view screenings of Go into your heart and ECHO featuring Kootenay-based performers.\n7 p.m.\, March 28\, 2024\nCapitol Theatre\n421 Victoria St.\n$15 via the Capitol box office \n\nd:mic Film Program \nInner Existence (9 min)\nDirected and performed by Liv Arcangeli \nASHES\, The myth of the heron and the 62 Lakes (10 min)\nDirected by Charles-Antoine Thériault Performed by Miranda Chan \nPars (4 min)\nDirected by Clarissa Rebouças\nPerformed by Angélique Amyot\, Jade-Emmanuelle\, Valérie Pitre \nOffering (6 min)\nDirected by Marlene Millar \nWoodlight Green Moss Meadow (4 min)\nDirected by Erin Elizabeth Donovan\nPerformed by Alice Burdick\, Susanne Chui \nShifting creatures\, restless structure (18 min)\nDirected and performed by Meghan Mainville \n\nd:mic Acknowledgements \nArtistic & Festival Director\, Yvonne Ng with Co-Festival Directors\, Janelle Rainville & Jeff Morris\nProgrammer for dance on film and videos\, Kathleen Smith\nArts Encounters Manager\, Taylor Young \nThe d:mic festival is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts\, the Toronto Arts Council\, the Ontario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dance-on-film/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Regional Arts Council":MAILTO:admin@wkartscouncil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240324T205952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T174717Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:A Family Friendly Afternoon Concert + Dance Party \nYou might be asking… what is “Live Electronic Music”? Well\, simply put\, it is electronic music that is performed live. In other words\, the performers are not DJing; rather\, they utilize a variety of electronic instruments (e.g. synthesizers\, sequencers\, computers\, electronic violins\, vocal processors\, theremins\, loopers\, etc.) and weave sonic-worlds in real-time\, one layer at a time. \nThis showcase will take you on an epic journey into the world of live electronic music. It’ll start right at 3:20pm with a 10 minute talk giving an overview of live electronic music. Following this\, each of the 4 acts (who produce music in completely different genres of music) will do two things. They will: 1) give a 10 minute talk discussing their creative and technical processes\, so that attendees have a much deeper insight into how they think about\, feel into\, and perform their music\, and 2) follow that talk with a 40 minute performance. \nThe artists are: \ntpwtr (glitchy lo-fi funk)\nthisissami (improvised beats & freestyle rap)\nNella Banner (ethereal downtempo & ambient)\nJaq Taforo + Aurelien Sudan (improvised electronic-jazz fusion) \nFood will be available courtesy of Nelson-based Mexican chef Erika Cuevas. She will be serving burritos and soup\, with vegetarian and gluten free options available. \nSound will be provided by Live Harmonics from the Slocan Valley\, who will be setting up a PK sound system. \nDoors open at 3:00pm. Show starts at 3:20pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/live-electronic-music-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre\, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd\, Crawford Bay\, V0B 1E0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240309T222337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T180329Z
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SUMMARY:Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss last November’s speaker series about the Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol? You’re in luck! Gord Lepage is returning to the Museum for another round of storytelling about his decades of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director up at Red Mountain. Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday\, April 3rd for some “Rossland Recollections” about the history and adventures of Volunteer Ski Patrol on Red Mountain. \nEntry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is supported in part by the OK Gear Store.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rossland-recollections-with-gord-lepage/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240406T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T190159Z
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SUMMARY:"Vessels for Spheres" by Rob Toller
DESCRIPTION:THE ART OF HONOURING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE\n“Vessels for Spheres” \nUsing found objects\, mostly natural forms discovered during his wanderings\, Kimberley-based sculptor extraordinaire Rob Toller has created a collection of small sculptures that honour the exquisite beauty of nature. Rob is excited to announce his upcoming solo art exhibit “Vessels for Spheres”\, open to inspire visitors at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from April 4-14\, 2014. \nThrough his intentional wanderings in the natural world\, Rob draws inspiration from the fascinating surfaces and lines provided by nature. His approach to working with found objects is focused on honouring and highlighting their intrinsic beauty\, with little alteration or imposition. Rob explains\, “I’m drawn to raw\, organic textures and surfaces\, and I’m a big fan of rust. I often incorporate natural elements like wood and stone into my metal sculptures. The balance and rhythm of natural forms guide my art\, allowing the materials to speak for themselves.“ Ultimately\, Rob’s artworks serve as a showcase of the beauty of the natural world as its own sculpture gallery\, filled with endless inspiration. \nRob’s creative journey began in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies where\, according to Rob\, “Regular explorations of the front ranges in all seasons led to the discovery of spectacular root structures\, weathered by years in the elements – chinook winds\, fire and weather extremes.” Recognising the necessity to elevate these natural sculptures with complementary bases so they can be presented and fully appreciated\, Rob took up welding and blacksmithing\, attracted by metal’s strength and contrasting properties. As a self-taught artist fuelled by curiosity\, Rob increasingly gravitated towards working with metal and became intrigued by the possibilities of this medium. Amassing an eclectic collection of found metal objects\, he creates one-of-a-kind figurative sculptures while preserving the natural patina of these objects as a historical record of their life. “The long history of mining and forestry in The Kootenays provides for a wide variety of materials to be gathered; industrial salvage scattered in many unexpected places\, hidden and sometimes buried treasures”\, Rob reflects. \nRob’s biggest challenge often lies in safely harvesting and transporting these pieces back to his studio. You may happen upon him in the early morning hours\, walking remote trails while lugging unwieldy pieces of wood\, steel or stone. The discovery of new materials and shapes serves as a catalyst for his creative exploration. Rob is drawn to adventure both in the natural world and the realm of creativity\, always wondering “What if I …?” \nWithin this exhibit\, Rob joins together his enjoyment in the creative process with his love for nature. By incorporating spherical shapes\, such as stones and steel balls\, Rob introduces contrast\, while alluding to the start of spring and new life. His return to using pewter adds a dynamic element\, creating unique forms with each casting. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to surround yourself with the beauty of Rob’s sculptures — a heartfelt celebration of the natural world and the creative process. Please join us at Art Gallery Kimberley from April 4-14\, 2024. Rob’s exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday to Sunday\, 9:30 until 4:30 and from Monday to Wednesday by appointment. Everyone is invited to the closing reception and artist talk on Sunday\, April 14\, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/vessels-for-spheres-by-rob-toller/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240404T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T152718
CREATED:20240324T205952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T180331Z
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SUMMARY:Faceless Dolls workshop series
DESCRIPTION:The Faceless Dolls campaign\, created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada\, was launched in March 2012 to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls\, and of the impact this tragedy has on communities across Canada. The project builds on the work of Gloria Larocque’s ‘Aboriginal Angel Doll Project.’\n\nJoin Nelson Museum Social Justice Coordinator Lesley Garlow for free\, facilitated workshops to create your own faceless doll. You can attend one\, a few\, or all of the workshops\, and completed dolls will be on display in the Community Cabinets on the main floor of the Museum. This is a FREE program\, no registration is required\, and all materials will be supplied.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/faceless-dolls-workshop-series-4/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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