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SUMMARY:Silverton - Kootenay Winter Tour LEILA - Power Duet
DESCRIPTION:Scones & Jam Concert – Leila’s morning set of music will rotate through solo work\, a power duet with jazz drummer Neil Gray\, and a delicate string duet with New Denver’s own Anjuli Otter. \nEnjoy homemade sourdough scones\, coffee/tea\, and stay later to learn some harmonies and sing through some of her tune’s choruses. \nTicket price is $35 and includes scones and coffee/tea. Tickets are available at the door but to ensure food and beverage quantities\, ticket pre-purchase is encouraged. Simply send an e-transfer to admin@slocanlakeartscouncil.ca. Please include your name and the number of tickets desired. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/silverton-leila/
LOCATION:Silverton Gallery\, Lake Avenue\, Silverton\, V0G 1S0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Food/Beverage,Music
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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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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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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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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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