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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
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Swingsations":MAILTO:swingsations.bigband@gmail.com
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