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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead: A Cross-Cultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special Day of the Dead celebration\, a free\, family-friendly community event where we’ll honor tradition while embracing the richness of many cultures. Inspired by Día de Muertos\, this event brings together diverse practices of remembrance and celebration of life. \nWhat to Expect at the Day of the Dead Celebration \n✨ Mexico – Dia de Muertos\nInteractive altar. Arts & crafts while we share the meaning of this tradition. Plus\, live serenatas (serenades) will fill the space with music and remembrance. \n✨ Philippines – “Undas”\nExperience the Filipino tradition of Undas through a communal altar\, prayers\, and music. Participate in shared offerings\, hands-on crafts\, and enjoy a live performance of Dahil Sayo. \n✨ India – “Moksha”\n“Moksha” is a visual and interactive display of India’s diverse rituals of remembrance\, including storytelling\, a short talk\, and a participatory dance performance. \n✨ Celtic Roots – “From Samhain to Halloween”\nPresenter Shannon Silvermoon will explore Samhain’s ancient rituals and its transformation into Halloween. Participate in a short visualization\, ancestor offerings\, and intention-setting for the new year. \n✨ Reflections on Grief and Healing\nLed by death doula Leif\, this space invites us to reflect on loss\, grief\, and renewal. \n✨ Community Offerings \n-Food vendors & face painting \n-Performances by local & guest artists \n-A closing dance party with uplifting global beats \n📌 Save the date: Full schedule with times will be shared soon! \nEvent Schedule: \n-3:00 – 4:00 PM: Altars making & community gathering begin\, live Serenata from 3:30–4:00 PM & face painting & mini traditional food market open \n-4:00 – 4:10 PM: Land Acknowledgment\nby Rick Desautel \n-4:10 – 5:10 PM: Community Talk: “Grief\, Loss\, and Healing”by Leif Mjolsness \n-5:10 – 6:20 PM: Cultural Presentations:\nIreland – Origins of Halloween (5:10–5:30)\nIndia – Moska (5:30–5:40)\nMexico – Traditions + Activity (5:40–6:00)\nPhilippines – Heritage + Activity (6:00–6:20) \n-6:20 – 6:30 PM: Closing Remarks \n-6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dance Performances featuring:\nMiriam Martínez\, Slava Doval’s DanceFusion\, Sophie Barbaric\, Surya & Nino\, Tango group & Tapatia Collective \n-7:00 – 9:30 PM: Dance Party featuring\nDJ Mochilero & DJ Dubconscious \n-9:30 – 11:00 PM: Karaoke & Curated Playlist
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/day-of-the-dead-2025/
LOCATION:The Eagles Hall Nelson\, 641 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC V1L 4J3\, Canada\, BC\, V1L 4J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Wellness,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251107T080000
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SUMMARY:We Can Help Animals! BC SPCA Comics Workshop (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young changemaker looking to help animals? \nParticipants will learn ways to help at-risk animals through a variety of activities at the West Kootenay Community Animal Centre. Discuss how the BC SPCA helps animals.\nCreate comics about the value of all beings. Give back by collaborating on a project for the shelter. This is a fast-paced and engaging workshop that combines play\, creativity and learning! \nDate and Time: November 15\, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm \nLocation: West Kootenay Community Animal Centre\, 124 Heritage Way\, Castlegar BC \nAges: 8-12 \nPrice: $37.50 \nNote – While there may be some time for animal interactions\, we cannot guarantee the availability of suitable animals.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/help-animals-bc-spca-comics-workshop-8-12/
LOCATION:West Kootenay Community Animal Centre\, 124 Heritage Way\, Castlegar BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC SPCA":MAILTO:eshuttleworth@spca.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251111T160000
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SUMMARY:TEXTURED PENDANT & EARRING WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:TEXTURED PENDANT & EARRING WORKSHOP\nHosted by The Dana Cloghesy\nJoin us at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre for a full-day jewelry workshop! Students will explore the process of rolling\, texturing\, and shaping clay to create their own pendant or earrings. Once dried\, pieces are sanded\, fired in the kiln\, and transformed into pure silver. Each creation will be polished and finished\, ready to wear or gift. \nSunday\, November 2nd\n9am – 4pm\n$190 – All Materials Provided\nRVAC Jailcell Studio\, 320 Wilson st.\nNo experience necessary!\nThis class focuses on creating with pure silver\, however students may purchase additional gemstones & materials if time allows.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/textured-pendant-earring-workshop/
LOCATION:320 Wilson St.\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251115T123000
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SUMMARY:We Can Help Animals! BC SPCA Youth Workshop (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young changemaker looking to help animals? \nParticipants will learn ways to help at-risk animals through a variety of activities at the West Kootenay Community Animal Centre. Discuss how the BC SPCA helps animals. Create comics about the value of all beings. Give back by collaborating on a project for the shelter. This is a fast-paced and engaging workshop that combines play\, creativity and learning! \nDate and Time: November 15\, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm \nLocation: West Kootenay Community Animal Centre\, 124 Heritage Way\, Castlegar BC \nAges: 8-12 \nPrice: $37.50 \nNote – While there may be some time for animal interactions\, we cannot guarantee the availability of suitable animals.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/we-can-help-animals-bc-spca-youth-workshop-ages-8-12/
LOCATION:West Kootenay Community Animal Centre\, 124 Heritage Way\, Castlegar BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC SPCA":MAILTO:eshuttleworth@spca.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T222607Z
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SUMMARY:eARTh Community Clay Studios 2025 Bowl Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted to try pottery but can’t commit to a 6-week class? Then our throw-a-bowl workshop is perfect for you. Learn everything you need to know about how to throw your very own bowl in a class. \nThis workshop will teach you all the skills to throw a bowl. The class is 2 hours long. Diane will then trim\, fire and glaze your bowl. You can pick up your finished bowl a few weeks later. \nCourse Fees \n$75 + taxes. Materials included. \nInstructors \nDiane Walters \nDay and Time \n1 Session (2 hours) \nNovember 18\, 2pm – 4pm
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/earth-community-clay-studios-2025-bowl-workshop/
LOCATION:eARTh Community Clay Studios\, 1116 Latimer St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="eARTh Community Clay Studios":MAILTO:info@earthstudiosonline.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T203000
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SUMMARY:Sketch on Your Clothes with Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Bored of your clothes or want to learn embroidery? Come to this workshop in an informal setting and learn to sketch on your clothes with needle and thread whilst meeting the community. Just bring something along to embroider and pre prepare a small design. All other materials provided. Suitable for all abilities.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sketch-on-your-clothes-with-embroidery/
LOCATION:HWY 6 Studios\, 3513 BC-6 unit 1\, Nelson\, BC V1L 6Z3
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Roberts":MAILTO:theboneyardrevivalco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251119T193000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/__trashed-2507/
LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T183000
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SUMMARY:BYO Sewing Machine @ HWY 6 Studios 🧵
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own sewing machine and get to know it! Learn how to set it up\, basic stitches and construction making a tote bag.\n🧵 New Workshop: BYO Sewing Machine @ HWY 6 Studios 🧵 \nCurious about sewing but not sure where to start? Join us at HWY 6 Studios for our new BYO Sewing Machine workshop — a beginner-friendly session designed to help you get comfortable using your own machine! \nTogether\, we’ll go through the basics and create a simple\, stylish tote bag to take home. You’ll gain confidence\, meet other creative folks\, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with a cup of tea (on us!). \nWhat to Bring: \nYour own sewing machine (or borrow one – reach out early to reserve my spare!)\nScissors\nThread\nBobbins\nPins\nPrecut fabric and tea are provided. 🌿 \nSpaces are limited\, so grab your spot now and let’s get stitching!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/byo-sewing-machine-hwy-6-studios-%f0%9f%a7%b5/
LOCATION:HWY 6 Studios\, 3513 BC-6 unit 1\, Nelson\, BC V1L 6Z3
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boneyard Revival":MAILTO:theboneyardrevivalco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango?\n\n\nWe host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview.\n\n\nThe guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm.\n\n\n\nDancers of all levels are welcome! Material is beginner-friendly.\n\n\nTango is an improvised partner dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay; you don’t need a partner to attend tango practices or events and it can be danced by anyone and everyone.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your dancing shoes and a water bottle.\n\n\n5$ donation\n\n\n\nWhere to find us: Christies Lees Hall is on Radio Ave.\, in lower Fairview. You can access Radio from 4th or 7th Streets. The Hall’s part of the Kiwanis Villa complex. On Radio Ave. look for “701” on the deck post near the sidewalk leading to the front doors. Also\, look for the sandwich board near the sidewalk.\n\n\nGoogle map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zFraPXNpJ6aBBJtv6\nMaps will tell you that it’s “temporarily closed” but don’t believe it!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/__trashed-2514/
LOCATION:Christie Lee’s Hall\, 807-703 Radio Ave\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L3L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson BC Tango":MAILTO:nelsonbctango@gmail.com
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