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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the Holiday Season with the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’\nAdapted for the Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) stage by director Trevor Lundy\, this staged reading features CCT veteran performer Michael Grossman as ‘Scrooge’ and introduces Audrey Branchaud as ‘Tiny Tim’. The actors will have their scripts in hand\, but the audience can expect a full theatrical show. Each performance will feature a special guest performer reading the roles of Jacob Marley\, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come\, and Boy with the Goose. \n• November 28th * Huckleberry Books purveyor\, Erin Dalton\n• November 29th * City of Cranbrook Councilor\, Lynnette Wray\n• November 30th * Ktunaxanin̓tik\, Bonnie Harvey\n• December 5th * City of Kimberley Mayor\, Don McCormick\n• December 6th * Key City Theatre Executive Director\, Galen Olstead\n• December 7th * retired Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Manager and 2017 Cranbrook Citizen of the Year\, Karin Penner \nIn the spirit of the holidays\, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to the charity chosen by each night’s guest performer to give back to the community that has supported us over our past sixty years. Tickets for this special event are $30 each (adults) and $20 each for students.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:The Studio Stage Door\, 11 11th Ave. S.\, Cranbrook
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cranbrook Community Theatre":MAILTO:crancommtheatre@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Disney's Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season the Rossland Light Opera Players invite you to be their guest! Celebrate this tale as old as time\, and lose yourself in the magic\, music and unforgettable story of love.  Perfect for the whole family!\n\nSpecial thanks to Nelson District Credit Union and Teck Trail Operations\n\nDecember 6th 7pm\nDecember 7th 2pm and 7pm\nDecember 8th 2pm\n\nCharles Bailey Theatre\, Trail BC\n\nTickets available now through https://tickets.trail-arts.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent663.html
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast/
LOCATION:Charles Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Starlight Melodies
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents:\nStarlight Melodies\nA fun evening of themed music and song.\nDecember 6 & December 7 – 7PM\nBrilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Rd\, Castlegar.\nAdults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time\nAdvance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:\nNordic Studio\, Trowelex\, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online! \nContact Information;\n250-364-8346\ntrcchoir@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/starlight-melodies-2/
LOCATION:Brilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Road\, Castlegar\, V1N 4K2
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Twin Rivers Community Choir":MAILTO:trcchoir@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:TRCC Presents: Starlight Melodies
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Rivers Community Choir Presents: \nStarlight Melodies\nA fun evening of themed music and song.\nDecember 6 & December 7 – 7PM\nBrilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Rd\, Castlegar. \nAdults $15 (in advance) / $20 at the door. Students $10 any time\nAdvance tickets available in Castlegar (cash only) at:\nNordic Studio\, Trowelex\, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Or buy online! \n  \nContact Information; \n250-364-8346 \ntrcchoir@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trcc-presents-starlight-melodies/
LOCATION:Brilliant Cultural Centre\, 1876 Brilliant Road\, Castlegar\, V1N 4K2
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Twin Rivers Community Choir":MAILTO:trcchoir@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Nelson Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH AT NELSON BOXING GYM !!(*date & location changed\, sorry for the confusion.)\n\nFeature poetry performance by: BRE HARWOOD!\n\nNELSON POETRY SLAM is returning to a new venue\, and the event will be hosted by our dear friend\, poet and community organizer CHERYL COOK\, and music will be provided by DJ WHO.\n\nFEATURE POET:Bre Harwood is a queer writer\, poet\, activist\, and general troublemaker. Working as a freelance writer\, they have been published in the Blackbear Review\, and ARTiculate magazine. Their first Chapbook\, Unmentionables\, is available at Noteably\, along with some experimental zines. More recently\, they’ve been investing in poetry performances\, such as at Castlegar’s first Pride event\, Elephant Mountain Literary Festival\, and the Poems for Palestine fundraiser.\n\nSCHEDULE:Doors open / Sign up starts at: 6:30pmEvent starts at: 7pmEvent Ends: 9ish\n\nCOST:Pay What You Can (Suggested donation $5-10) / No one turned away for lack of funds.\n\nSLAM / OPEN MIC:To slam you’ll need 2 poems up to 3minutes in length.\n\nOPEN-MIC:limited slots\, because we have a feature poet (so one piece per person / limited spots).\n\nVENUE / LOCATION DETAILS:Nelson Boxing Club is at 685-B Baker street\, which is beside / to the right of PharmaSave (down stairs).\n\nFOR MOBILITY ISSUES:There are stairs and no ramps\, but please be in touch and we will see how to help accommodate your needs.\n\nFREE SPEECH / INTENTIONAL GATHERING :This is a free speech platform centred around inclusivity\, community\, respect for human rights and dignity. We don’t allow hate speech in any form\, so violators will be asked to leave and will be banned. We embrace an anti-oppression / anti-racist and decolonization framework from Sinixt territory to Palestine\, Lebanon\, the Congo and beyond.\nALL AGES event\, BUT we do warn that subject matter and language may vary (eg: swearing may occur). We ask people to us a TRIGGER WARNING for content that may be traumatic (*ask us if you need clarification).\n\nSPECIAL THANKS TO:Shy for the poster design\, and to all our other collaborators / volunteers helping to bring back the slam!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-poetry-slam-3/
LOCATION:Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club\, 685-B Baker street\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Whitewater Snow Show Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Whitewater Snow Show Kickoff Party 2024/25 ??❄️?️? \nLet’s party for the snow gods and kick off the season right. 80s Karaoke\, 80s Dance Party\, Frosty Mugs of Beer?\, need I say more? \n7pm-9pm 80s Karaoke\n9pm-12pm 80s Dance Party\nMike’s Place Pub @humehotel\nNo Cover
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/whitewater-snow-show-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:Mike’s Place Pub\, 422 Vernon St.\, Nelson\, V1L 1S8
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Nelson Choral Singers:  JUBILATE DEO
DESCRIPTION:Nelson Choral Singers are performing an amazing choral work in 7 languages. Directed by Kathleen Neudorf\, the 65 member choir is joined by soloists Noémi Kiss and Yuri Shinozawa plus musicians Carlisle Beresford\, Rob Fahie\, Vida Herbison\, David Lane and Steven Parish. Tickets ($20 cash) at Otter Books or at the door.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-choral-singers-jubilate-deo-2/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T200000
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SUMMARY:The Kaslo Light Up with DJ Waves
DESCRIPTION:Join Waves for some deep tech house on Sat Dec 7th @ the Kaslo Hotel. The Kaslo Light Up 2024 is a special night in Kaslo where the residents of our small village come together to host a series of amazing events including a parade\, the illuminating of lights for the holiday season\, a fundraiser for kids hockey and a huge bonfire in the park across from the hotel. This year\, the hotel thought it would be fun to add some cool lighting and a dance event. Looking forward to this special evening segment from 8-10 pm. Come early for dinner or a later for some bites on the menu and some drinks @ The Kaslo Hotel  ~ Lighting and sound support for this event is being provided by Dj Orita.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-kaslo-light-up-with-dj-waves/
LOCATION:The Kaslo Hotel\, 430 Front St\, Kaslo\, BC\, V0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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UID:10912-1733601600-1733614200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:SANTA’S SECRET SPEAKEASY – CHRISTMAS CABARET
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/santas-secret-speakeasy-christmas-cabaret/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="The Royal":MAILTO:marc@theroyalnelson.com
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SUMMARY:Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour Live At Bloom Nightclub
DESCRIPTION:Monster Energy Presents  \nSkiiTour – Whistler\, BC \nhttp://skiitour.com/ \nTheir annual high-energy après ski parties at Shambhala Music Festival have become legendary and their tracks have been supported by Diplo\, Fedde Le Grande\, Benny Benassi\, Anna Lunoe\, Zedd\, David Guetta\, Afrojack\, Steve Aoki\, JAUZ\, Martin Garrix\, Martin Solveig\, Claptone\, and more. SkiiTour has accumulated over 6 million plays through streaming platforms and has made Mixmag & DJ Mag’s “Track of the Month” multiple times. On top of their steady output of productions\, they maintain a global touring schedule of 80+ shows per year\, including festivals like Friendship\, Shambhala\, Burning Man\, Chasing Summer\, Bass Coast\, Snowbombing Canada and many more. \nWith Special Guest \nN2N – Brooklyn – New York \nhttps://www.n2nmusic.com/ \nIn 2018\, he was mentioned by ​Billboard​ in its list of the nine best sets from Burning Man\, and the year prior he had the opportunity to perform for a global audience in New York’s ​Mixmag Lab​. A self proclaimed disciple of p-funk\, his sets seamlessly blending classics with modern upbeat house have become crowd favorites across the country. In the studio\, his versatility shines through\, as his groovy feel-good style landed him major label signings with flips of Jackson 5’s ​ABC​ and AXSHN’s cover of Khalid’s Location​. His gospel-powered collaboration with LEFTI\, ​Juice​\, has received support from the world’s biggest DJs\, including Fatboy Slim\, Mark Knight\, and Martin Garrix. He has been remixed by global household names Sharam Jey and Kyle Watson\, as the latter’s massive take on his darkly haunting “​Mistress​” has garnered millions of plays across platforms as well as national radio support. \n10pm-2am \n19+
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/monster-energy-presents-skiitour-live-at-bloom-nightclub/
LOCATION:Bloom Nightclub\, 198 Baker St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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