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SUMMARY:Creston - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
DESCRIPTION:Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays\nedited by Luanne Armstrong \nA new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant\, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author\, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time\, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic\, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words\, these women—teachers\, artists\, musicians\, writers\, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism\, to reclaiming Indigenous identities\, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today\, these stories span the spectrum of human experience. \nNestled among pristine lakes\, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges\, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists\, musicians\, back-to- the-landers\, hippies\, environmentalists\, free thinkers\, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation\, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region\, and the Ktunaxa Nation\, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today\, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming\, arts\, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide\, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories. \nThe book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.\nhttps://caitlinpress.com/ \nThe Creston Book launch will be held Saturday\, April 25th\, at 2 pm. \nReaders will be Maureen Cameron\, Ilana Cameron\, Paula Snow\, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dancing-on-mountains/
LOCATION:Creston Legion\, 137 11 Ave N\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Luanne Armstrong":MAILTO:luannea@telus.net
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Storytelling Workshop: Dreaming in the Chrysalis
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Storytelling Nelson. An afternoon of story\, poetry and ideas. \nStoryteller and theatre practitioner Gail Nyoka leads you through an interactive program.\nHear the story of Sedna\, the woman who transforms into the Goddess of the Sea. What will this story mean to you?\nParticipate in techniques developed by playwright Augusto Boal and his Theatre of the Oppressed (no acting experience required or expected).\nYou are invited to play. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-dreaming-chrysalis/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Villa Community Hall\, 700 Gordon Rd.\, (Access via Radio Ave.)\, Nelson\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Storytelling  Nelson":MAILTO:nelsonstorytelling@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Silverton - For the Love of the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Slocan Lake Arts Council presents:\nFOR THE LOVE OF THE FOREST\nAn evening of music\, film\, poetry and art celebrating the beauty\, the wonder\, and the wisdom of the woods. \n-Music by FREYA—the captivating soulful sounds of Noel Fudge and Martine DenBok\n-Film: “On BEAUTY\, As We Come to it in the Forest”—a 1/2 hour deep meditative dive into the stunning forests of the Slocan Valley\, by filmmaker Isaac Carter\, produced by Barbara Brown\n-Poetry by Barbara Brown\n-Paintings on display by Barbara Brown\, Artist of the Forest \nAdmission by donation (suggested $20) \nA light concession will be offered – cash only \nwww.slocanlakeartscouncil.ca\nFB: @SlocanLakeAC\nwww.barbarabrownart.com\nSupported by the Province of British Columbia\, British Columbia Arts Council
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/silverton-love-of-the-forest/
LOCATION:Silverton Memorial Hall\, Silverton BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Winlaw - Another Very Grateful Evening! Live Tributes
DESCRIPTION:The Very Grateful Weekend 2026 continues.  Experience the multi-faceted vibes of the Dead’s folk\, country\, blues\, jam rock\, psychedelia\, and more! Local bands are performing to support the spirit of the Grateful Dead and Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR). Proceeds support homegrown radio\, so come shake your bones and support KCR’s mission to let great songs fill the air! \nFeaturing: \nDead Reckoning \nRob Funk & Friends \nThe Great Full Life \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/very-grateful-winlaw/
LOCATION:Appledale Hall\, 6841 Appledale Park Rd\, Winlaw\, BC\, V0J 2G0
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Co-op Radio":MAILTO:info@kootenaycoopradio.com
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