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SUMMARY:Newkeys Place presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
DESCRIPTION:Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie\, Like with friends. \nSundays 4-7
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/newkeys-place-presents-blues-in-the-afternoon-with-sam-hurrie-77/
LOCATION:New Key’s Pub\, 16070 BC-3A\, Crawford Bay\, BC\, V0B 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:On BEAUTY\, As We Come to it in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:A Film Screening & Book Reading\, special evening event\, during the “true nature • environmental group exhibit” at Gallery 444\, Nelson \nBarbara Brown will be showing the film: “On BEAUTY\, As We Come to it in the Forest”.\nThis film is a half-hour deep dive into the beauty\, the wonder\, and the wisdom of the forest\, through her eyes as an artist. It features the stunning cinematography of filmmaker Isaac Carter\, with a gorgeous original soulful soundtrack by Noel Fudge. \nAfter the film Barbara will give readings from her book and sign copies of “Volume II: SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings\, Painting sand Ponderings from the Forest”.\nFrom the back cover: “Filled with the poetry of the soul\, insightful quotes and delightful pictures\, Barbara Brown gives us a peek into the transformative power of spending time in the wild woods. Using her artistic talent\, Barbara’s book succeeds in bringing us into the enchanted realm of a healthy forest\, where we may find ourselves soothed\, heartened\, inspired\, uplifted and healed.”~ Ellen Dee Davidson\, Author of The Miracle Forest and Sacred Forest Bathing
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/on-beauty-as-we-come-to-it-in-the-forest/
LOCATION:Gallery 444\, 448 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film
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SUMMARY:NELSON : Marketing for Hippies 101 Daylong Workshop - Brought to you by Storytelling Nelson.
DESCRIPTION:Marketing can feel good.\nThat’s the premise of this workshop.\nYou don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.\nToo much marketing (even by savvy\, conscious entrepreneurs) creates either no response or seems “over-hyped” and triggers a “used car salesman” reaction.\nIn short\, it feels awful. \nSince 2001\, I have traveled around North America & Europe working with conscious entrepreneurs just like you. Some successful\, others struggling. And I’ve gathered quite the assortment of success stories and strategies right from the horses’ mouths. This workshop is my best distillation and collection of those practices and stories. \nThis workshop is for those who know they need to market but who hate marketing. You don’t have to choose between ethics and effectiveness. \n“I met him a few years ago at a Grief and Gratitude Retreat. I noticed him immediately. He did not just sit and listen. While he listened he hand spun fleece off a distaff and onto a spindle. There he was\, unassuming master of marketing\, practicing the old craft of spinning wool that later he would knit into a variety of clothing and accessories. Beautiful! Deeply meaningful\, soul magnet!” – Ray Stothers
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-marketing-for-hippies-101-daylong-workshop-brought-to-you-by-storytelling-nelson/
LOCATION:Nelson Chamber Rail Station Boardroom\, 941 Baker Street\, Nelson\, V1L4X4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Storytelling Guild":MAILTO:raystothers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Marketing 101 for Hippies with Tad Hargrave
DESCRIPTION:This Pay What You Can (PWYC) workshop offers ways to get clients that are deeply respectful\, trauma-informed\, and conscience-driven. \nMarketing can feel good.\nThat’s the premise of this workshop. \nYou don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/marketing-101-for-hippies-with-tad-hargrave/
LOCATION:Nelson Chamber Rail Station Boardroom\, 941 Baker Street\, Nelson\, V1L4X4
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:NELSON : Marketing for Hippies 101 Daylong Workshop – Live
DESCRIPTION:This Pay What You Can (PWYC) workshop offers ways to get clients that are deeply respectful\, trauma-informed\, and conscience-driven.\nMarketing can feel good.\nThat’s the premise of this workshop.You don’t need to sell your soul to sell your work.Too much marketing (even by savvy\, conscious entrepreneurs) creates either no response or seems “over-hyped” and triggers a “used car salesman” reaction.In short\, it feels awful.Since 2001\, I have traveled around North America & Europe working with conscious entrepreneurs just like you. Some successful\, others struggling. And I’ve gathered quite the assortment of success stories and strategies right from the horses’ mouths.This workshop is my best distillation and collection of those practices and stories.This workshop is for those who know they need to market but who hate marketing.You don’t have to choose between ethics and effectiveness.You can sell successfully and sleep soundly.\nIn general\, here’s who this workshop is for:Most of the folks who’ve come are service providers of some kind: in the Healing Arts or a Holistic Practitioner\, a Therapist\, Massage Therapist or Body-worker\, Yoga Instructor\, Herbalist\, Shamanic Practitioner\, Life-Coach\, Meditation Teacher etc. But I’ve also had crafters\, farmers and permaculture folks and they’ve loved it too. Everyone is welcome.\nIn this workshop you will learn how to:-Apply the Seven Fundamentals of the Marketing for Hippies approach (Space\, Ethics\, Niching\, Point of View Marketing\, Business Model\, Hub Marketing\, and Sharing).-Get more word-of-mouth and attract more of the clients you want (without ever sacrificing your integrity or spending a fortune).-Apply my best core ethical marketing strategies on how to market your business in a way that’s genuinely good-vibes\, deeply respectful\, trauma-informed\, consent-based\, conscience-driven\, courteous\, and that honours the dignity of everyone involved (including you).– Market your beautiful work beautifully – in a way that makes the world better.-Market with no fake scripts\, no pitching\, no inauthentic self-promotion\, no high-pressure sales tactics\, no manipulating anyone and make sure your marketing gets a positive response and creates warm feelings of trust.This is marketing you’ll actually do.My name is Tad Hargrave and I want to invite you to come and join us for this day-long workshop\, my signature event that I call Marketing for Hippies 101.PRICE: $25 deposit + Pay What You Want at the End.What does this mean?You pay $25 to secure your spot.And then you get to enjoy the workshop and\, at the very end\, you can pay me whatever you’d like to pay.It’s an honest-to-goodness\, decide-at-the-end\, no funny business\, pay-what-you-can/want deal.OR: Pay a flat $300 market value fee for the workshop upfront. If that feels good and convenient for you\, please choose this option. It’s something that’s been requested a number of times so I’m trying it out\, but either way is fine by me.\nIMPORTANT: CANCELLATIONSThese events often sell out. If you cancel last minute\, no-show\, or leave early please remember that someone who could have attended for the entire day could have had your space. If you aren’t committed to coming\, please wait until the last minute to see if any spots are available to someone planning to be there for the full day.\nWHAT TO BRING:– Pen and paper \, or a fresh document on your computer.– Payment: I prefer cash. Otherwise\, please be prepared to send me your PWYC fee at the end of the workshop. I’ll send you an email with a link to a payment button to make this payment online via PayPal or credit card.\nSCHEDULE:This day is mostly hands-on exercises\, reflection groups and Q&A based as you learn the core content of my approach to marketing.MORNING: Three Hours of Workshop (fifteen minute break halfway through)LUNCH: 90 MinutesAFTERNOON: Three and a Half Hours (fifteen minute break halfway through)\nSo that’s it.If you have any questions\, feel free to email us at mfhtour@gmail.com otherwise I hope to see you there.Stay Human\,Tad HargraveFounder\, marketingforhippies.com\nPS: BONUS! When you register for this workshop you’ll get a copy of my ebook How to Start \, which sells for $20 USD on my website. This book is a practical and refreshing\, seven-step workbook to use when marketing feels gross and awkward (you can do it all in one lazy\, rainy afternoon and you’ll use it for the rest of the life of your business).How to Start is a tiny workbook about a little idea that could make a big difference in every piece of marketing you ever do from here on. Here’s the little idea: what if you made the heart of your marketing strategy about how your marketing feels to you and others?\nTESTIMONIALS: What People Are Saying About My Workshops:“Just watched the Marketing for Hippies 101 workshop from the Starter Kit. By FAR the best workshop I’ve ever done . I totally feel the weird pressure off of me and ideas are pouring in.“– Tricia Scott*“Thank you for your starter kit. It is really the first type of marketing that has felt good to me . I am so grateful that you share all of this content for free. As a new start up I wouldn’t be in a position to pay for all the information.”*“I want to thank you for your Starter Kit. I was feeling down\, doubting myself and your videos made me feel better straight away! I have so much debt from so many courses that were NOT a fit for me. ”– MMG*” I’ve learned and understood more about marketing in this workshop\, than I have done in years. “*” I learned more practical and useful marketing strategies in Tad’s one day workshop than I did in my five year university business degree. It’s been three months since I attended Marketing for Hippies 101 and I have been taking his practical advice to a “T”. I nearly sold out my 40 person retreat this past weekend\, have connected with several “hubs”\, and finally have a business model that is profitable. His workshop was like the magic comb I didn’t know was possible to straighten out the mess and just have a simple marketing strategy that actually fucking works.”– Garett Rokosh*“I’m already putting in a good 3 hours a week with free materials. I’ve got some momentum and you/your framework makes sense and I enjoy it and have made more progress than with $10k business coaching investments.”About Tad HargraveTad Hargrave is a hippy who developed a knack for marketing (and then learned to be a hippy again).Since 2001\, he has been weaving together strands of ethical marketing\, Waldorf School education\, a history in the performing arts\, local culture making\, anti-globalization activism\, an interest in his ancestral\, traditional cultures\, community building and supporting local economies into his work helping people create profitable businesses that are ethically grown while restoring the beauty of the marketplace.You can learn more about Tad and his work at marketingforhippies.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-marketing-for-hippies-101-daylong-workshop-live/
LOCATION:Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce\, 91 Baker Street\, Nelson\, V1L4G8
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-5/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T203000
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CREATED:20250715T000423Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Roots panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nelson Museum for a panel discussion on our relationship to local forests\, featuring former MLA and logger Corky Evans\, West Kootenay Watershed founder and former RDCK director Ramona Faust\, fire mitigation and emergency preparedness expert Rik Valentine\, professional forester and forest ecologist Herb Hammond\, and representation from the Sinixt Confederacy. The discussion will be moderated by strategic resource planning consultant John Cathro. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/deep-roots-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:RIPCORDZ\, RONG\, ADITS
DESCRIPTION:What a lineup! Punk for the People!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ripcordz-rong-adits/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noise Cult Productions":MAILTO:thenelsonnoise@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings\, where you can visit the galleries\, museum\, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-free-thursdays-22/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park \nGyro Park\, Trail \nThe Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night\, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. Regular Music in the Park Nights start at 6:15 with the headliner at 7:00 pm. \nTo make the season even more fun\, we will see the return of the popular Night Markets on July 17 and August 14 as we once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music\, Food\, Beer Garden and Farmers Market.  These special events run from 5-8:30 pm. \nAnd we have two new events. The Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party on August 8 will feature DJs and dance-heavy music from Apollo Suns our headliners. Happening from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up. \nOn July 24\, RemarkABILITY Fest\, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots\, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community.. \nFREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena for the July 17\, 24 and August 14 events. \n  \nMusic in the Park Schedule \nThurs. June 26:  \n\nTrail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces\, show tunes and movie medleys and marches\nTrail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.\n\nThurs. July 3  \n\nTruckvancar is a five-piece\, Alt. Soul\, Reggae\, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock\, reggae and everything in between.\nTina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy\, funk\, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.\n\nThurs.\, July 10 \n\nShuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz\, funk\, blues\, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members.\nStubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.\n\nThurs.\, July 17: The Night Market \n\nTwin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe\, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music\,\nMimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven\, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.\nMeredith Moon plays unique\, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar\, piano\, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.\n\n  \nThurs.\, July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots) \n\nRock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.\n\n  \n\nRhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15\, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.\n\nThurs.\, July 31 \n\nKim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style\, often described as “ocean-side blues.”\nShooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands\, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.\n\n  \nThurs.\, August 7 \n\nTenise Marie Trio – Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson\, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar\, piano\, and oud\, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music\, reflective of her own heritage.\nJohn Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.\n\n  \nFriday\, August 8: Music in the Dark \n\nDJ TBA\nApollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg\, Manitoba that fuses jazz\, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.\n\nThurs.\, August 14: Night Market \n\nBella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B\, funk\, blues\, hip-hop\, and pop for an unforgettable\, immersive and thrilling experience.\nThe Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers\, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.\n\nSo\, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park! \nAdmission is by donation – $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.\nPlease note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10. \nThis show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council\, BC Live Performance Network\, the Government of Canada\, Kootenay Savings\, City of Trail\, Columbia Basin Trust\, Pharmasave Trail\, Teck Trail Operations\, HUB International\, Summit 95.7 FM and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. \nShows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-savings-music-in-the-park-3/
LOCATION:Trail Gyro Park\, 234 Park Rd\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T210000
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk 2025 Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nelson District Arts Council for the annual ArtWalk Opening night on Friday\, August 1st. Wander the street checking out the art at over 20 venues\, listen to music and be entertained as you stroll.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/artwalk-2025-opening-night/
LOCATION:Downtown Nelson\, Various\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T235900
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250803T024008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T024008Z
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SUMMARY:PARIS PICK w/ DAMIEN ALBLAS & YOUNG BRAISED
DESCRIPTION:After two wild months on the road\, The Pricks are back for one heck of a homecoming show — and it’s their ONLY one this summer! Let’s make it count! 💃🪩🕺 \n🔥 Young Braised is kicking off the night with an original hip-hop/rap set \n🌈 Damien Alblas is bringing the heat with some psychedelic rock magic \n🚤  Paris Pick and the Pricks are closing it out with a full-blown yacht-rock dance party \n🎟️ TICKETS:\n$20 for Friday only // $30 for the 2-night bundle (Friday + Saturday with Bella Cat & Siren Recluse!)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/paris-pick-w-damien-alblas-young-braised/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250505T191157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221711Z
UID:14748-1754132400-1754136000@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-91/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250618T170214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221712Z
UID:16997-1754161200-1754175600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Sam Hurrie Band on Soul’s Paradise Beach
DESCRIPTION:A fun evening with great music 🙂 Park on Pilot Bay Road\, bring your chain & drinks.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sam-hurrie-band-on-souls-paradise-beach/
LOCATION:Soul’s Paradise\, 16961 Pilot Bay Road\, Kootenay Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250505T191157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221712Z
UID:14773-1754236800-1754247600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Newkeys Place presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
DESCRIPTION:Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie\, Like with friends. \nSundays 4-7
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/newkeys-place-presents-blues-in-the-afternoon-with-sam-hurrie-78/
LOCATION:New Key’s Pub\, 16070 BC-3A\, Crawford Bay\, BC\, V0B 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250508T215931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221713Z
UID:14930-1754470800-1754481600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Tea & Textiles
DESCRIPTION:The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting\, crochet\, embroidery\, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/tea-textiles-21/
LOCATION:J.B. Fletcher Store Museum\, 3602 Sutton Street\, Ainsworth\, BC\, V0G 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="J.B. Fletcher Store Museum":MAILTO:jbfletcherstore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250604T184542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221718Z
UID:16325-1754485200-1754488800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-4/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250508T215931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221714Z
UID:14932-1754503200-1754514000@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen
DESCRIPTION:Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo. \nThe first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios\, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/open-mic-night-at-the-angry-hen-12/
LOCATION:Angry Hen Brewing\, 343 Front St\, Kaslo\, V0G1M0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Food/Beverage,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250512T193605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221719Z
UID:14978-1754582400-1754596800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings\, where you can visit the galleries\, museum\, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-free-thursdays-23/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250630T165205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221714Z
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park \nGyro Park\, Trail \nThe Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night\, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. Regular Music in the Park Nights start at 6:15 with the headliner at 7:00 pm. \nTo make the season even more fun\, we will see the return of the popular Night Markets on July 17 and August 14 as we once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music\, Food\, Beer Garden and Farmers Market.  These special events run from 5-8:30 pm. \nAnd we have two new events. The Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party on August 8 will feature DJs and dance-heavy music from Apollo Suns our headliners. Happening from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up. \nOn July 24\, RemarkABILITY Fest\, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots\, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community.. \nFREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena for the July 17\, 24 and August 14 events. \n  \nMusic in the Park Schedule \nThurs. June 26:  \n\nTrail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces\, show tunes and movie medleys and marches\nTrail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.\n\nThurs. July 3  \n\nTruckvancar is a five-piece\, Alt. Soul\, Reggae\, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock\, reggae and everything in between.\nTina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy\, funk\, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.\n\nThurs.\, July 10 \n\nShuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz\, funk\, blues\, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members.\nStubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.\n\nThurs.\, July 17: The Night Market \n\nTwin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe\, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music\,\nMimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven\, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.\nMeredith Moon plays unique\, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar\, piano\, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.\n\n  \nThurs.\, July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots) \n\nRock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.\n\n  \n\nRhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15\, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.\n\nThurs.\, July 31 \n\nKim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style\, often described as “ocean-side blues.”\nShooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands\, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.\n\n  \nThurs.\, August 7 \n\nTenise Marie Trio – Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson\, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar\, piano\, and oud\, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music\, reflective of her own heritage.\nJohn Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.\n\n  \nFriday\, August 8: Music in the Dark \n\nDJ TBA\nApollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg\, Manitoba that fuses jazz\, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.\n\nThurs.\, August 14: Night Market \n\nBella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B\, funk\, blues\, hip-hop\, and pop for an unforgettable\, immersive and thrilling experience.\nThe Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers\, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.\n\nSo\, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park! \nAdmission is by donation – $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.\nPlease note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10. \nThis show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council\, BC Live Performance Network\, the Government of Canada\, Kootenay Savings\, City of Trail\, Columbia Basin Trust\, Pharmasave Trail\, Teck Trail Operations\, HUB International\, Summit 95.7 FM and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. \nShows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-savings-music-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Trail Gyro Park\, 234 Park Rd\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250630T165202Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Dark with Apollo Suns plus DJ
DESCRIPTION:Trail & District Arts Council presents \nKootenay Savings Music in the Dark  \nwith Apollo Suns plus DJ (tbc) \nFriday\, August 8 at 7 pm to 9:30 pm \nGyro Park\, Trail \nThe Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present our new Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party\, featuring DJs and dance-heavy music headliners\, from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm. \nThe party returns on August 8 with the high-energy Apollo Suns returning to Gyro Park beach. The 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg\, Manitoba fuses jazz\, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind. Opening DJ TBA. \nApollo Suns have self-released three EPs: ‘Each Day a Different Sun’ (2017)\, ‘Dawn Offerings’ (2019)\, ‘A Relationship of Force’ (Color Red\, 2021)\, and were awarded “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at Western Canadian Music Awards in both 2018/2020. \nIn 2022\, Apollo Suns returned to the studio with Juno award-winning producer Ben Kaplan (Five Alarm Funk\, Mother Mother\, The Rare Americans) to record their latest album\, ‘Departures’. \nBest known for their high-octane live shows\, Apollo Suns have captivated audiences at Winnipeg Jazz Festival\, Kaslo Jazz fest\, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues\, Kispiox Valley Music Festival\, Vermont Jazz Fest\, and Calgary Stampede. Some of their most notable shows include support slots for The Comet is Coming\, Makaya McCraven\, Anomalie\, The Brooks\, and Five Alarm Funk. \nThe core group includes Ed Durocher (Guitar)\, Tim Iskierski (Drums)\, Aarin Lofstrand (Bass)\, Jordie Oulette (Trumpet)\, Benjamin James Hill (Trombone)\, Alex Maher (Alto Sax and pedals) and Anatol Rennie (Keyboards/Synths). \n“Apollo Suns has created a sound that collides genres in a charming way that truly makes you want to get up and dance.” – Liz Douglas\, the permanent rain press \n“… taking jazzy psychedelic funk to new heights.” – Chris Bryson\, Stylus Magazine \nListen to their music https://youtu.be/yhOD5dJuNpY and https://youtu.be/442whldKamU  \nAdmission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up. \nSo\, bring your dancing chair and leave your lawn chair at home. \nThis show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council\, BC Live Performance Network\, the Government of Canada\, Kootenay Savings\, City of Trail\, Columbia Basin Trust\, HUB International Insurance\, Pharmasave Trail\, Teck Trail Operations\, Summit FM\, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. \nAnd don’t forget there’s one more exciting show next week with our final Night Market and Music in the Park of the season on August 14. We once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market for a great evening of Music\, Food\, Beer Garden and Farmers Market from 5-8:30 pm. \n  \nThurs.\, August 14: Night Market \n\nBella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B\, funk\, blues\, hip-hop\, and pop for an unforgettable\, immersive and thrilling experience.\nThe Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers\, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.\n\nShows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. \nCheck our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/music-in-the-dark-with-apollo-suns-plus-dj/
LOCATION:Trail Gyro Park\, 234 Park Rd\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250803T023929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T023929Z
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SUMMARY:Waking Up The Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vallican Whole on the weekend of August 9 – 10 to celebrate the re-opening of the Sculpture Park. Originally opened in 2010\, the park has been quietly slumbering until this year\, when some of our best local artists have installed new wonderful sculptures to awaken it. \nCome walk the forest pathways and discover the magical visions and presences\, and visit the indoor gallery where there will be a new show by local artists for the duration of the weekend. Take part in art making workshops for all ages – a hands-on opportunity to use natural and recycled materials creatively. On Sunday\, enjoy music by the duo Tunupa The Cosmic Gardeners (Eva Tree and Bill Dickerson) between 1 and 3 pm\, and a barbecue from 12 to 2pm. \nThis is a FREE event\, sponsored by the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Sculpture park and gallery will be open 10 – 4 both days. See you there!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/waking-up-the-park/
LOCATION:Vallican Whole Community Centre\, 3762 Little Slocan South Road\, Vallican\, British Columbia\, V0G2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vallican Whole Community Centre":MAILTO:info@vallicanwhole.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250803T023955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T023955Z
UID:18383-1754733600-1754841600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Waking Up The Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vallican Whole on the weekend of August 9 – 10 to celebrate the re-opening of the Sculpture Park. Originally opened in 2010\, the park has been quietly slumbering until this year\, when some of our best local artists have installed new wonderful sculptures to awaken it. \nCome walk the forest pathways and discover the magical visions and presences\, and visit the indoor gallery where there will be a new show by local artists for the duration of the weekend. Take part in art making workshops for all ages – a hands-on opportunity to use natural and recycled materials creatively. On Sunday\, enjoy music by the duo Tunupa The Cosmic Gardeners (Eva Tree and Bill Dickerson) between 1 and 3 pm\, and a barbecue from 12 to 2pm. \nThis is a FREE event\, sponsored by the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Sculpture park and gallery will be open 10 – 4 both days. See you there!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/waking-up-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Vallican Whole Community Centre\, 3762 Little Slocan South Road\, Vallican\, British Columbia\, V0G2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vallican Whole Community Centre":MAILTO:info@vallicanwhole.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250512T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221720Z
UID:15024-1754737200-1754740800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Bunker tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nClick on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/guided-cold-war-bunker-tours-92/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250512T193602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T221720Z
UID:15049-1754841600-1754852400@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Newkeys Place presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
DESCRIPTION:Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie\, Like with friends. \nSundays 4-7
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/newkeys-place-presents-blues-in-the-afternoon-with-sam-hurrie-79/
LOCATION:New Key’s Pub\, 16070 BC-3A\, Crawford Bay\, BC\, V0B 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104549
CREATED:20250803T023936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T023936Z
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SUMMARY:Valhalla Wilderness Society Film Screening – Safe Haven
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film\, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30 minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society biologist and campaigner Amber Peters\, including stunning photography from 25 years of research in British Columbia’s inland temperate rainforest. \nNorth Shore Hall – 675 Whitmore Rd\, Nelson\, BC V1L 6H7. \nDoors open at 6:30pm. Film starts at 7pm. \nAdmission by donation. \nThis event is being hosted by the Valhalla Wilderness Society. The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness proposal was designed to protect a globally significant Inland Temperate Rainforest near Revelstoke\, BC. Since 2017 Valhalla Wilderness Society has studied the incredible biodiversity of this intact wilderness area that was previously unknown to science. Two years of filming in the proposal’s ancient forest led to the creation of Safe Haven. The film is a call to action for British Columbians to support the campaign to protect three remaining biodiversity havens of the inland temperate rainforest. \nContact info (at) vws.org for more information. \nPlease spread the word and come show your support!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/valhalla-wilderness-society-film-screening-safe-haven/
LOCATION:North Shore Hall\, 675 Whitmore Rd\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 6H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valhalla Wilderness Society":MAILTO:info@vws.org
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-3/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:KOOTENAY COMEDY OPEN MIC
DESCRIPTION:With your host Cry Bebe Mikey! $5 at the door! 19+ \n  \nOpen Mic Comedy with some of the Kootenays finest and some others! \nmessage @kootenaycomedy on instagram to sign up!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-comedy-open-mic-19/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Comedy
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SUMMARY:Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings\, where you can visit the galleries\, museum\, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spring-fling-free-thursdays-24/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Savings Music in the Park \nGyro Park\, Trail \nThe Trail & District Arts Council is excited to present a range of great musicians at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park. With two acts per night\, it’s the perfect opportunity for all the family to get together outside and listen to great live music in beautiful Gyro Park from June 26 to August 14. Regular Music in the Park Nights start at 6:15 with the headliner at 7:00 pm. \nTo make the season even more fun\, we will see the return of the popular Night Markets on July 17 and August 14 as we once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music\, Food\, Beer Garden and Farmers Market.  These special events run from 5-8:30 pm. \nAnd we have two new events. The Friday night Music in the Dark Beach Dance Party on August 8 will feature DJs and dance-heavy music from Apollo Suns our headliners. Happening from dusk ‘til dark from 7-9:30 pm admission is $10 at the door for this no alcohol event recommended for ages 15 and up. \nOn July 24\, RemarkABILITY Fest\, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots\, will provide unique experiences to engage the public and celebrate inclusion and diverse community.. \nFREE shuttle buses run from 5:30 -9:00 from Trail Safeway and Trail Arena for the July 17\, 24 and August 14 events. \n  \nMusic in the Park Schedule \nThurs. June 26:  \n\nTrail Maple Leaf Band’s 30 to 40 band members will play tunes that delight everyone including concert band pieces\, show tunes and movie medleys and marches\nTrail Pipe Band will engage the audience playing pipe band favourites from their huge repertoire. They will be joined by guests the B. McJones Highland Dancers for Scottish piping and dancing.\n\nThurs. July 3  \n\nTruckvancar is a five-piece\, Alt. Soul\, Reggae\, Rock band out of Rossland and Trail B.C. They play original music and cover tunes that they make their own for a groovy fusion of rock\, reggae and everything in between.\nTina Leon is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who draws her inspiration from the Motown generation and the soul music of the last decades for a colorful musical journey through jazzy\, funk\, and pop rhythms with rich and enchanting melodies.\n\nThurs.\, July 10 \n\nShuffle Demons have a unique and unmistakable sound. A trademark fusion of jazz\, funk\, blues\, and rap with finely crafted compositions from all five band members.\nStubbs and the are rooted in Rossland. This 5-piece plays crowd-pleasing covers and independent original and theatrical music with lyrics in 10 different languages.\n\nThurs.\, July 17: The Night Market \n\nTwin Fiddles and Friends have been Castlegar Fiddle camp Instructors and playing MITP for 20 years. Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy and two more instructors (tbc) will play Canadian Old Time Fiddle Music. features favourites of the fiddling world JJ Guy and Gordon Stobbe\, whose distinctive original tunes are written in the twin fiddle style with lead and harmony lines that reflect their shared love for traditional fiddle music\,\nMimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter born in Ontario of French Canadian & W8banaki (Abénaki) heritage. Her story-driven\, ethereal music whisks you away with uplifting melodies that weave pop sensibilities with acoustic instruments.\nMeredith Moon plays unique\, non-traditional folk with her finger-style guitar\, piano\, lap dulcimer and clawhammer banjo complementing her lyrical storytelling.\n\n  \nThurs.\, July 24: RemarkABILITY (Celebrating Inclusion and Diverse community in Partnership with Diverse Family Roots) \n\nRock Squad is a 4-piece band covering classic rockers from the past that will rock your socks off! The band was formed after two members Luc Picard (drums) and Marshall (Guitar) met at Autism BC during one of their Awareness Events. Joining them in Andrew MacFarlane on lead guitar and dean on bass.\n\n  \n\nRhythm by Nature will run 20-minute drumming workshops at 5:15\, 6:00 and 6:45 where you will learn about and experiment with different drums and drumming techniques. No experience needed. All ages friendly.\n\nThurs.\, July 31 \n\nKim Churchill is an Australian singer-songwriter who brings a distinctive presence to the stage. Kim is known for his laidback folk style\, often described as “ocean-side blues.”\nShooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands\, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.\n\n  \nThurs.\, August 7 \n\nTenise Marie Trio – Tenise Marie is a multi-instrumentalist based in Nelson\, whose original music pairs soulful vocals with acoustic guitar\, piano\, and oud\, crafting a unique blend of Western and Eastern folk music\, reflective of her own heritage.\nJohn Reischman and The Jaybirds play a stylish take on bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music.\n\n  \nFriday\, August 8: Music in the Dark \n\nDJ TBA\nApollo Suns is a 7-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg\, Manitoba that fuses jazz\, rock and psychedelic music to create their own unique sounds with the dancefloor in mind.\n\nThurs.\, August 14: Night Market \n\nBella Cat is a dynamic and soulful vocalist whose electrifying performances blend R&B\, funk\, blues\, hip-hop\, and pop for an unforgettable\, immersive and thrilling experience.\nThe Latin Lovers are seven extremely dynamic musicians from The Slocan who play Latin Fusion. With a mix of original songs and well-known Spanish covers\, they invite the audience to participate by adding harmonies and playing shakers.\n\nSo\, bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a Summer of live music in the park! \nAdmission is by donation – $3 per person minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.\nPlease note that entrance for Music in the Dark is $10. \nThis show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council\, BC Live Performance Network\, the Government of Canada\, Kootenay Savings\, City of Trail\, Columbia Basin Trust\, Pharmasave Trail\, Teck Trail Operations\, HUB International\, Summit 95.7 FM and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. \nShows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-savings-music-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Trail Gyro Park\, 234 Park Rd\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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