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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-3/
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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SUMMARY:Author Reading Series: Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird
DESCRIPTION:Author Reading Series: April 2024\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024\, at 1:00 PM PST (Zoom)\nAlicia Elliott + Brandi Bird\n+ introducing Morrigan Bonegardener\nFree! Register to attend (Zoom) \n  \nOxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the first event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Alicia Elliott and Brandi Bird\, and emerging writer Morrigan Bonegardener at an online reading event on Saturday\, April 13\, 2024\, at 1:00 PM PST (Zoom).  \nTo attend\, please register in advance. This event is free\, everyone welcome! \nThe online event will feature readings by all three authors\, as well as a short question and answer period at the event. This program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. \nLearn more about this event and upcoming events and workshops\, here.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/author-reading-series-alicia-elliott-brandi-bird/
LOCATION:Oxygen Art Centre\, 320 Vernon St Unit-3\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,LGBTQIA2S+,Online
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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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SUMMARY:G Rated: A Musical Puppet Show
DESCRIPTION:CAPITOL FAMILY SERIES\nTickets $10 \nA 60 minute puppet show musical for kids aged 10-13 and their parents about puberty\, identity\, confidence\, LGBTQ2SIA and consent. The show gently introduces these themes in an approachable medium with relatable characters and catchy tunes!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/g-rated-a-musical-puppet-show/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:SETTING THE SCENE w/ SHIRAZE DEVILLE & ONEZIE PARADE
DESCRIPTION:Thurs Dec 7th 8pm at The Royal in Nelson\nExperience a fusion of talk and tunes on ‘Setting the Vibe’ Host Shiraz DeVille delves into the musical journey of Onezie Parade- discussing their fresh sound\, latest tracks and the band’s evolution.\nFREE
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/setting-the-scene-w-shiraze-deville-onezie-parade/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,French Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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SUMMARY:Queen City Burlesque Expo – The Grand Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Gala\nAll tickets $35 \nPresented by\nDeja Louve & Queen City Burlesque Expo \nTheme of the Night: “If I Join the Circus!” \nEvery year\, we gather to celebrate our love of the vaudeville arts in a “grand” fashion with you. Every year\, be prepared for new faces and unique acts performed by veteran performers from near and far. We gather together to share joy\, to feel emboldened\, to be sensational. \nWith Special Guests from Edmonton\, Vancouver and Victoria\, between Nelson\, Georgia\, Seattle and all the way from Broadway…\nIt’s the 4th Annual Queen City Burlesque Expo Saturday Night\n⭐ The Grand Gala! ⭐ \nStarring\n? Arabella Boop | Vancouver\n? Audra Dacity | Edmonton\n? Big Daddy Pancakes & Violetta Rain | Nelson\n? Brandy Wine & Lula Bliss | Quesnel\n? Cherry Cheeks | Victoria\n? Coco Rose | Georgia\n? The Lady Luck Showgirls | Nelson\n? Misty Moss | Victoria\n? The Lady Drew Blood | Seattle\n? Vivian Brass | Nelson\n? Vivian Vanguard | Edmonton \nWith a Guest Appearance by\n? The Shameless | Nelson \nA Tribute by our Local Headliner\n? Mz. Iris Wilde | Nelson \nHeadliners\, Direct from Broadway\,\n? The Current Reigning Queen of Burlesque and\n? Winner of Best Debut as well as the 2022 Winners of Best Duet at ? The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender….. \n? Midnight Mayhem: SamsonNight and Margo Mayhem | Broadway NYC \nSpecial Guest Host\n? Rebecca Hmm Davis | Seattle \nhttps://queencityburlesque.ca/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/queen-city-burlesque-expo-the-grand-gala/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen City Burlesque Expo":MAILTO:queencityexpo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Queen City Burlesque Expo – Tease on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 4th Annual Queen City Burlesque Expo!  \n**A Sensational Vaudeville Affair** \nTease on Tap: A way to let loose and enjoy seeing and meeting all of our special guests up close and personal. \nStarring special guests\, straight from Broadway NYC\, from Vancouver\, Victoria\, Edmonton\, and Seattle\, as well as a bevy of local performers including Nelson’s Sweetheart of Burlesque\, and this year’s local headliner: Mz. Iris Wilde. \nPeruse our Facebook Event Page for more information about each and every performer. \nAlso\, stay tuned for our suggested (but not mandatory!) theme for the night! \n#letsbesensational \nhttps://queencityburlesque.ca/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/queen-city-burlesque-expo-tease-on-tap/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen City Burlesque Expo":MAILTO:queencityexpo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Royal Art Throwdown – Pride Edition
DESCRIPTION:Hello beautiful people!!!\nI would like to invite you all to a fantastic event. This year we are running the first Nelson Pride edition in ‘The Royal Art Throwdown’ format.\nAs a stand alone event and in celebration of Pride week\, we are bringing together a selection of incredible artists from the lgbtq2s+ community for your viewing pleasure.\nArt is such a beautiful voice for culture and expression that we are super excited to see what our artists come up with on the night.\nThe format will be similar to those we have run before with 3-4 artists on stage in two ‘heats’ for one hour\, creating in their chosen format right in front of you.\nAs usual we will be selling raffle tickets to win the art pieces from the night with a portion of proceeds going to the Christopher Moore Community Fund in support of trans and gender diverse community members.\nThere will be no charge at the door but donations will also be graciously accepted. \nDid I mention that I shall also be providing some fun beats for you to vibe on while watching the artists do their thing? \nIn the theme of personal expression I would like to invite everyone to dress up on the night. No theme\, you just do you boo! \nOur fantastic Artists so far are:\nSylvie Le Sylvie\nEllisha Macoretta\nAnna Jauncey\nAmelia Rose aka Art Hermit\nMary Marinangeli aka Night Janitor\nMarcela Calderon Donefer \nI still have a couple of spaces available for lgbtq2s+ artists for the event if you feel like you would want to join in. \nI’m also looking for donations from community businesses or members for prizes for the artists as well as donations for the Christopher Moore fund. \nAs always get in early and get a seat as it will pack out!!! \nBig love to you all!!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-royal-art-throwdown-pride-edition/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,LGBTQIA2S+
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SUMMARY:PRIDE CABARET 2023
DESCRIPTION:A drag and burlesque celebration featuring a myriad of performers with live music\, prizes and some other surprises!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/pride-cabaret-2023/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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