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SUMMARY:Trail: Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? by Axis Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Trail & District Arts Council and Rossland Council for Arts and Culture present Where Have All the Buffalo Gone? by Axis Theatre\, a captivating show for kids in Grade 4 to 12\, their families and the young at heart to enjoy together. The show is on Sunday\, March 1 at 3:00 pm in The Bailey Theatre and is part of the TECK Family Series. \nWhere Have All The Buffalo Gone? is a love-story that transcends time as it follows two souls through seven different periods of Métis history. Filled with stories about the Sun Traveller and the Callihoo family\, the performance is a theatre piece that incorporates fiddle music\, jigging\, and a life-like buffalo puppet. \nInspired by historical events of the Métis people of Canada\, this original play for young audiences explores the loves\, the losses and the fight of Treaty 6’s Métis people – and their love and kinship to the buffalo. \nThe play takes the audience through the emergence of the Métis Nation across the plains\, then leads into the robust colonization that arises from the fur trade\, the disappearance of the buffalo\, as well as the political uprising of the Métis Association of Alberta in the 1930s. The story starts in creation among the stars and ends in 2024. \nWatch the trailer https://vimeo.com/940939867?p=1s \nCREATIVE TEAM – Playwright: Tai Amy Grauman; Director: Amanda Testini; Co-Director & Sound Design: Chris McGregor; Set\, Props & Buffalo Design: Dusty Hagerüd; Costume Design: Alaia Hamer. \nABOUT AXIS THEATRE\nIn the age of “looking down\,” Axis draws young eyes up to engage them in interactive experiences that educate\, inspire\, and transform. Audiences experience smart\, entertaining interpretations of traditional and cutting-edge physical theatre. Axis incorporates combinations of puppetry\, movement\, live music\, red-nose clown\, and improvisation to expand the meaning and impact of the stories presented. It is deceptively simple\, completely fresh\, and memorable.A special thank you to the company’s sponsors: The Downie-Wenjack and Chris Spencer Foundations. \nAxis Theatre is grateful to live\, work\, and play on the unceded\, traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples – sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) nations. \nShow 55 minutes with a 15 min Q&A after the show. \nSingle tickets are $18 or get tickets to all 4 Family Series shows for just $60. General admission seating so come early to get the best seats.\nAll individual tickets and passes are available online at purchase.trail-arts.com\, by phone at 250-368-9669\, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail. \nThis show is made possible thanks to funding from Teck Trail Operations\, the BC Arts Council\, BC Touring Council\, the Government of Canada\, and Tourism South Kootenay with support from Ferraro Foods and the Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trail-where-have-all-the-buffalo-gone-by-axis-theatre/
LOCATION:Charles Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T210000
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SUMMARY:Balfour - Sapphire Guthrie and Tenise Marie in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Two local artists combine for an evening of music excellence \n7 – 9 pm \n8551 Busk Rd Balfour \n$20 \nTickets at Eddy Music in Nelson and Kootenay Crafted Artisan Shop in Balfour \nEvent website: Balfourchapel.org \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/balfour-sapphire-tenise/
LOCATION:Balfour: St Michaels and All angels Chapel and Performance Center (Balfour Chapel on Busk Rd.)\, 8551 Busk Rd\, Balfour
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Live Performance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T125045
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SUMMARY:Castlegar - Oots Open Mic featuring Tenise Marie
DESCRIPTION:  \nMonthly Open Mic with feature act. Saturday March 14h at Castlegar’s newest\, hippest venue… Come on out\, we’d love to see you perform\, watch\, dance or simply hang out… All arts disciplines welcomed.\nAll ages\, by donation event.\nLet’s go Castlegar/Oots and beyond! \nFood and drinks available by Feed Your Soul Foods. \nThis month’s feature act: Tenise Marie \nTenise Marie is a singer-songwriter and performer based in Nelson\, British Columbia. \nKnown for her luminous voice\, enchanting lyrics\, and melodies that transcend the expected\, her songs bridge tradition and innovation\, reflecting the confluence of her English\, French & Assyrian roots. \nHer latest album Off The Record was released in 2025 with support from Creative BC and The Province of British Columbia\, marking a vulnerable journey of reclaiming heritage and identity\, heavily inspired by her travels to Iraq’s Assyrian homeland\, supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.\nIn 2025\, Tenise toured her live show across BC\, with notable performances at festivals including Starbelly Jam (Crawford Bay) and Woodstove Festival (Cumberland)\, an official showcase at Pacific Contact (Vancouver)\, and a headlining concert at Key City Theatre (Cranbrook). \n“Tenise doesn’t just write songs – she documents the soul’s evolution. Her music has always reflected a deep curiosity and hunger for meaning\, and this new release continues this tradition with quiet grace”\n~ Mischa Plouffe\, Buzz Music\, Los Angeles \n“Watching Marie perform is an emotional experience…coming of age\, falling in love\, and exploring the world are just the surface level of inspiration in Marie’s pieces”\n~ Olivia Herring\, Music Mecca\, Nashville \nSounds like: Allison Russell\, Bedouine\, & Joan Baez \nhttps://www.tenisemariemusic.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/tenisemariemusic/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tenisemariemusic/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TeniseMarie
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/oots-open-mic-tenise/
LOCATION:Harry’s Hall\, 1119 Columbia Rd.\, Castlegar\, British Columbia\, V1N4L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMG Endeavors":MAILTO:smgosselin80@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fruitvale - Dance away the winter blues with Swingsations
DESCRIPTION:Join Swingsations Big Band for an evening of live swing and jazz at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall on Friday\, March 14. The 18-piece band will be performing classic big band favorites along with lively dance tunes that keep the floor moving all night. \nWhether you’re an experienced swing dancer or just want to enjoy great live music\, everyone is welcome. Come out for a fun community evening filled with big band sound\, great rhythm\, and plenty of opportunity to dance. \nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, with music starting at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dance-winter-swingsations/
LOCATION:fruitvale memorial hall\, 1968 Main St\, Fruitvale\, BC\, V0G 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Dance,Live Performance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T183000
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke - Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
DESCRIPTION:Poetry 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 favorite 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\, March 26\n6:30pm – 8:00pm\nMarch Theme: Animal\nRVAC Main Gallery\, 320 Wilson st.\nAll forms of poetry welcome\nOpen to all ages\, Everyone is Welcome\nNo bookings required! \nFor our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights\, however please note that the last 45 minutes of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revelstoke-poetry-in-the-gallery-free-2/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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SUMMARY:Castlegar - Groovy Tunes with TruckVanCar and Steve Marc
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening at Harry’s Hall. Experience the energy\, the music\, and the community that makes every event special.\nGroovy Tunes with TruckVanCar and Steve Marc\nFriday\, March 27 – Doors at 7pm\, Music at 7:30\nHarry’s Hall\, 1119 Columbia Rd\, Castlegar\nAll Ages\, Licensed Event\n$20 Adults\, $10 Minors\nGet Your Tickets at https://harryshall.com/events \nGet ready to dance and groove the night away!!!\nTruckvancar is a soul-stirring fusion of reggae\, soul\, and rock ‘n’ roll\, born in the heart of a small mountain ski town. With roots as deep as the pines and grooves as fresh as a snowfall\, this five-piece band blends laid-back island rhythms with raw\, mountain-town grit. Their sound is equal parts sunset jam and backcountry bonfire — heartfelt\, high-energy\, and undeniably human. Whether you’re dancing barefoot in the grass or cruising mountain roads\, Truckvancar delivers the kind of music that makes you feel at home wherever you are.\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruckVanCar\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truckvancar\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Truckvancar\nWebsite: https://truckvancarmusic.com/ \nSteve Marc is a high-vibrational world/reggae/funk fusion band from the Kootenays. They deliver soulful\, danceable grooves infused with messages of peace\, unity\, and healing. Feel good music that uplifts the spirit\, moves the body\, and opens the heart. Featuring a small but mighty horn section and luscious harmony background vocals\, Steve’s unique songwriting prowess will move you in more ways than one. This six piece band brings fun\, love and energy to the stage with creative arrangements of cover songs known and unknown\, mixed in with mostly original songs you will surely come to love.\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevemarcg\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemarcmusic\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveMarcG\nWebsite: https://www.stevemarc.ca
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-groovy-tunes/
LOCATION:Harry’s Hall\, 1119 Columbia Rd.\, Castlegar\, British Columbia\, V1N4L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Dance,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Book Launch: Interstitial by Leesa Dean
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin author Leesa Dean for a celebration of poetry and the power of community as she launches her third book\, Interstitial. The event features readings by six authors: \nSarah Beauchamp\nAna Camila Cano Bates\nCheryl Cook\nLogan Hale\nKai Harwood\nRenee Harper \nBook signings at 6:45 and 8\nAuthor readings at 7 \nThis inclusive event is open to people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and life experiences. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-book-launch-interstitial-by-leesa-dean/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Book Launch,Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leesa Dean":MAILTO:leesa.m.dean@gmail.com
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