BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Kootenay Regional Arts Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Kootenay Regional Arts Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240701T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240612T215940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T163253Z UID:8499-1719831600-1719849600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Canada Day in Rossland DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for another amazing celebration! We are once again hosting Rossland’s Canada Day celebrations at the Museum. We’ll be open with an amazing line-up of activities\, ceremony\, cake\, and live music from 11 am to 4 pm. Check out our games and activities\, grab some tacos\, hot dogs\, and a cold drink\, and settle down to enjoy the show. The ceremony starts at 12 noon\, but the bouncy castle will open at 11\, so don’t wait! Entry by donation. \nCheck out our website rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/canada-day – we’ll be updating it with a full schedule as details are confirmed. \nWe’re looking for volunteers to help with the events and for community groups/local businesses to set up info booths and kiosks on the lawn. Get in touch with Fiona at admin@ rosslandmuseum.ca to sign up! \nThis event is funded in part by the Government of Canada\, Teck Trail Operations\, Tourism Rossland\, and the Columbia Basin Trust. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/canada-day-in-rossland/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181011/2024-Canada-Day-Event-Instagram-Post-LXWl2f.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240408T180336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T171717Z UID:7258-1720263600-1720267200@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-35/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240711T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240630T214703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T170251Z UID:9186-1720713600-1720728000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Friendship Bracelets in ArtLab! DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Spiritbar’s Taylor’s Version Dance Party by making your own friendship bracelets in ArtLab! Join us on Thursday\, July 11 for a guided session to make the bracelet of your dreams\, or stop in anytime between July 1-13 and explore your creativity with the FREE materials provided.\n\nThe event is a fundraiser for Nelson Pride. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/friendship-bracelets-in-artlab/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20180400/friendship-bracelets-insta-sm-W01Saf.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240417T181335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T171655Z UID:7368-1720868400-1720872000@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-36/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240715T224114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T183236Z UID:9403-1721433600-1721606399@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:HARMONY Community Festival on the Beach DESCRIPTION:After the major success of our first HARMONY festival\, we are so excited to bring it back again!\n\nA non-profit community event A family friendly gathering.No alcohol served.By donation and everyone welcome!$0-$50 sliding scale (pay-what-you-can/ pay-it-forward)\n\nSaturday\, July 20th\, 11am to 11pm\n11:00 Sand Castle Workshop12:00 Accoustic Open Mic1:00 Soniko2:00 Steve Marc – Peace Dance3:00 Jayne Karma Lamo & The Interbeings4:00 Spin the Wheel with Nikki Cole4:30 Gemma Luna5:30 In the Sticks6:30 Jeff Holden7:00 DJ Wax Headroom8:00 Chancla Mojada9:30 Dark Blues Ritual with Pyro Pixies10:30 Full Moon Lakeside Jam\nFood Vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezSarita’s Soul FoodOh My LardJaganath ExpressSweet & StokedDayna’s Tacos\n\nSunday\, July 21st\, noon-8pm\n12:00 Slocan Community Band1:00 Barnharmonics1:30 Rainbow Hippos2:15 Griff2:45 Merlin3:15 Soul Potion3:45 Rob and Friends4:45 Beaten Brass5:45 Month of Sundays Dance Troupe6:00 Dance Hall & Cumbia w/ DJ Dubconscious\nFood vendors:Rawsa SweetsCheez 2 PleezThe GrizzLe Bazar\, World FoodSweet & Stoked\nAll day music from local performers.All workshops are free!KIATA Tea & craft lounge (Batik\, collage\, sewing\, painting\, felting)Flower crown makingSock puppet makingFace paintingHulahoopingSlacklinesBouncy castlesWater games w/ prizesVolleyballSand castlesArtisan VendorsRaffle and 50/50 draws\nBring games to share!If you have an idea for a workshop\, let us know!\n\n\nWe are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success!Fundraising and promotionSet up\, tear down and clean upGarbage and RecyclingVolunteer CoordinatorTreeling Gift CoordinatorWater Games CoordinatorSecurityLifeguardRaffle prize and merchandize tableCollecting donationsShow up\, PM or email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.\n\n\nHARMONY is hosted by non-profit Treehugger Retreats and Events Society and produced by Live Harmonics Sound Science.\n\n\nOur intention is to support local artists\, small businesses and organizations\, to create a space to bridge connections between old and new residents of the Slocan Valley and to bring increased tourism to the Village of Slocan. We also give back to the community by paying local artists and tradespersons\, donating extra revenue to local non-profits\, and loaning equipment for free for other community events throughout the year.\n\n\nCash donations accepted at the event or e-transfer treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors and supporters!The Village of Slocan\, ReDI grant $2000The Village of Slocan\, $780Slocan Village Market\, $380CBT\, $250NDCU\, $200Kootenay Co-Op\, Nelson $200Karina Gregory Osteopathic Manual Therapy\, Slocan $175Valhalla Pure Outfitters\, New Denver $83.90Canco New Denver\, $50Mountain Top Cafe\, Nakusp $50Big Dog Music\, New Denver $44Lion’s Pub\, Nakusp $20Big Dee’s\, Nelson $16.80\n\nOrganizers acknowledge the founders of the UNITY festival of years past and all their heart and energy and wish to continue facilitating the Slocan Valley arts and culture vibes.\nFinally and most importantly\, organizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections\, with ourselves\, with each other and with Mother Earth. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/harmony-community-festival-on-the-beach-2/ LOCATION:Slocan Beach\, Village of Slocan\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180341/harmony-jWuIdm.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240422T153329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T183236Z UID:7450-1721473200-1721476800@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-37/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150029 CREATED:20240724T192439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T192439Z UID:9510-1721826000-1721829600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker 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-tours-of-the-cold-war-bunker-7/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180327/IMG_2818-copy-KZFGIr.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150030 CREATED:20240716T222741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T222741Z UID:9440-1721916000-1721926800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Kids Theatre Day Camp (ages 6-13) with Lisa Dery DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Due to low numbers of registrants\, we are hosting just ONE day for Theatre Camp on Thursday July 25th. Thank you for your understanding. \nCome join local theatre teacher Lisa Dery for a dynamic afternoon filled with all things THEATRE. Games\, theory and a chance to perform in front of peers.  \nCost is $20 per registrant. Snack included. Bring your water bottle and indoor shoes. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kids-theatre-day-camp-ages-6-13-with-lisa-dery/ LOCATION:Silverton Gallery\, Lake Avenue\, Silverton\, V0G 1S0 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180336/PRINT-THIS-ONE-Kids-Theatre-Camp-Summer-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Slocan Lake Arts Council":MAILTO:slocanlakeartscouncil@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T193000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150030 CREATED:20240626T175305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T164722Z UID:8849-1721928600-1721935800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Seed Paper Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Museum has partnered with the Kootenay Native Plant Society to present a seed papermaking workshop\, facilitated by Jayme Johnson. Seed paper makes wonderful cards that can be planted to produce local plants for local pollinators! Inspired by the PULP exhibition\, papermaking is a fun\, hands-on activity that uses old paper and natural materials\, and each piece is totally unique. \nThis workshop is FREE and all materials are provided\, but registration is required. SIGN UP HERE URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/seed-paper-workshop/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20180844/seed-paper-insta-sm-ApDX1h.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150030 CREATED:20240429T023603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T164731Z UID:7550-1722078000-1722081600@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-38/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/09/20182335/17-UdtcgC.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T210000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150030 CREATED:20240622T193231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T164731Z UID:8726-1722103200-1722114000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:ArtWalk Nelson Opening Night #2 DESCRIPTION:The Nelson and District Arts Council invites you to hit the streets and celebrate the 36th annual ArtWalk. Wander the streets taking in the amazing talent of over 40 artists at 30 unique venues\, where singers\, dancers\, musicians\, and more will entertain you and all the other art lovers as you discover the diversity of talent. The second opening is on Saturday\, July 27th from 6-9pm. This is a free\, family-friendly event. \nMaps will be available at participating businesses\, local cafes and shops\, and the Nelson Visitor Centre. \nYou can also find the map online here: https://ndac.ca/programs/artwalk/ URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artwalk-nelson-opening-night-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Nelson\, Various\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20180857/447968736_1000815262046111_5135787837724630318_n-6ZMNdX.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson &%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@ndac.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T150030 CREATED:20240724T192439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T170209Z UID:9513-1722430800-1722434400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Guided tours of the Cold War Bunker 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-tours-of-the-cold-war-bunker-6/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180327/IMG_2818-copy-KZFGIr.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR