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SUMMARY:Pastel and Oil Painting Exhibit at Cowan’s
DESCRIPTION:Fresh and original scenic landscapes of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park\, Nordic Ski trails and other highlights of the Nelson area created by artist Kate Anderson of Nelson. Kate uses a soft pastel on hand painted board which gives her artwork an interesting depth of colour and perspective. You can find her work on Instagram at kate_anderson_paintings to view all recent work. Thank you to Cowan’s Office Supplies for showing some of my art. The exhibit is available to see for the month of December. \nPaintings are framed\, matted and come in different sizes and formats.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/pastel-and-oil-painting-exhibit-at-cowans/
LOCATION:Cowan’s Office Supplies\, 517 Victoria St.\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:Alternative revenue streams for LGBTQ2S+ artists
DESCRIPTION:VIEW THE RECORDING.\n \n  \nThis fall\, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council is hosting a series of workshops to help you effectively showcase your creative work and build a more sustainable practice. \n  \nWe tend to tie up creative success with financial success\, but even the most accomplished artists generate income from multiple sources. Hear from LGBTQ2S+ artists who are using tools like Patreon to reach audiences and customers in new ways\, and creative makers who manage portfolio careers composed of teaching\, activism\, content creation and more! Step away from this panel with new ideas for how to structure your paid activities in a way that works for you. \n  \nJoin moderator Samonte Cruz—metalsmith\, artist and educator—to hear from these panelists: \n\nHana Shafi\, a writer\, illustrator and Patreon user based in Toronto\nSyrus Marcus Ware\, a visual artist\, curator\, educator and activist based in Toronto\nKimmortal\, a Filipinx artist\, musician and writer based in Vancouver\nBrianne Huntswoman\, a designing and creative consultant based in New York and Salt Lake City.\n\n  \nThis event is free and takes place virtually on Wednesday\, November 30 at 6 p.m. Pacific / 7 p.m. Mountain. \n  \nNote: Resources and materials from this session will be made available to the public on this website. To learn when these are available\, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/alternative-revenue-streams-for-lgbtq2s-artists/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WKAC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221127T160000
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SUMMARY:Rural Artist Support Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson & District Arts Council’s annual Rural Artist Support Weekend returns in 2023 with another series of FREE professional development workshops for artists! Sessions will be held over Zoom on Sunday\, November 27 between 12:00pm-4:00pm PST and are open to everyone. Topics this year include accessing grants as a rural artist\, graphic design\, social media marketing\, and Amplify BC funding programs. Registration is required: https://www.ndac.ca/rasw/
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rural-artist-support-weekend/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:ingridlove@ndac.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221126T210000
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SUMMARY:REVY.Live | Mînowin - Dancers of Damelahamid
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Arts\, Dance\, Damelahamid: Minowin\, Dress Rehearsal\, Banff Centre\, 2019\, Do not use these photos until after October 1\, 2019\nMînowin is a new multimedia dance work that integrates narrative\, movement\, song\, performance\, and multimedia design\, connecting to landscapes from contemporary perspectives of customary Indigenous dance forms. Mînowin describes how we clarify direction\, as we recover and reinterpret the teachings that define and redefine who we are\, and that are accessed through story\, dance and song.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revy-live-minowin-dancers-of-damelahamid/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre\, 1007 Vernon Ave\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:The Way They Came: A One-Woman Show that Breaks Water!
DESCRIPTION:Ellie Reynolds’ second one-woman show is coming to the beautiful Taghum Hall‘Midwifed’ by Nelson Artist Bessie Wapp\, this show has toured all over the Kootenays and to the Vancouver Fringe Festival and now finally\, a Nelson-area show…You are warmly invited to an evening of intimate theatre that dares to tell the messy truth about the wild ride of bringing life into the world.A brief blurb“Two is the right number of children to have; hospitals are to be avoided\, and IUDs are 99% effective. So believes Ellie. But her scheming uterus has other plans and suddenly there’s a third pregnancy on the table\, changing everything.This autobiographical solo show\, an intimate and brave dramedy about the way we arrive earthside\, spotlights the experience of birth\, from the ecstatic to the surgical\, and\, along the way takes in life\, death\, sex\, family\, and the perils of home renovation.”
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-way-they-came-a-one-woman-show-that-breaks-water/
LOCATION:Taghum Community Hall\, Taghum
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Reynolds":MAILTO:thewaytheycame@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Paper trails: An introduction to contracts and invoicing
DESCRIPTION:VIEW THE RECORDING.\n \n  \nThis fall\, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council is hosting a series of workshops to help you effectively showcase your creative work and build a more sustainable practice. \n  \nWhile it can be intimidating to ask your artistic collaborators to sign onto a contract\, it’s a critical tool to ensure that deliverables\, timelines and payment terms are clearly outlined and agreed to at the start of your next project. Learn the basics of building a contract and how to draft an invoice with all the information needed to ensure you get paid accurately and on time. Presented by Jessica Wadsworth and Victor Tran of CADA/West. \n  \nThis session is free and open to all; however\, the discussion will be geared toward early career artists. It takes place virtually on Wednesday\, November 23 at noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain. \n  \nNote: The event will be recorded and shared to the public on this website. To learn when the recording is available\, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/paper-trails-an-introduction-to-contracts-and-invoicing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:WKAC Workshops
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SUMMARY:Begonia
DESCRIPTION:Begonia’s Alexa Dirks has never been able to fit into the box of being a “conventional woman”. “I’m loud\, I’m awkward and I’ve always taken up space. I’ve done things my whole life that some people would tell me weren’t appropriate ‘for a girl’.” That narrative that once tore Dirks down is now what empowers her to take charge of her own story\, in her own way.The Winnipeg-based Dirks is a Juno Award winner with her former group Chic Gamine. While she thrived off of the collaboration\, once the band broke up she knew she was ready to go solo. Even though she was terrified to go out on her own\, that feeling was a fundamental factor to positively reinforce that the path she was on was the correct one. As Begonia\, Dirks is bold\, brazen with her florid\, surprising pop that is tempered with sensitivity and wisdom. Dirks’ first solo output with her 2017 debut EP\, Lady in Mind\, was well-received\, being listed on NPR’s 10 Artists You Need To Know in 2017 and “Juniper” reached #1 on the CBC Music Charts in 2017. Noisey wrote that\, “Begonia has one of Canada’s most extraordinary voices\, and thankfully she uses it to obliterate the misery from this world one live performance at a time.” NPR wrote that Begonia is “the place where where synth-pop meets old soul and scrappy meets sexy.”Begonia’s songwriting style is largely autobiographical. “There’s always some element of me in these songs whether I like it or not\,” she says bluntly. She gets to the heart of her subject matter\, whether it’s learning to come into her own or confronting and processing a brutal heartbreak. Dirks’ intimate lyrics and audacious pop style sound allows for her audience to relate to the messiness of life with an honesty that is refreshing.With Begonia’s debut full length album entitled ‘Fear’ expected next year\, Dirks’ leans hard into a sense of arrival. Dirks wrote and co-produced the record with a familiar team: Matt Schellenberg and Matt Petters of Royal Canoe\, along with Marcus Paquin\, who has previously worked with The National\, Stars\, Arcade Fire\, Local Natives\, to name a few.Begonia forms a special kind of musical translucence. A transparency of learning to unlearn some of the parts Dirks didn’t care to have\, the ones she wanted to hold onto and nourish\, and how that relationship can inform her music. On her latest single “The Light\,” Dirks sings over soulful swells\, her vocals curving around the notes of the song and making them explode as she bluntly tells us “hang up the phone and scream your name/ again\, again/but I like the pain.” Who among us hasn’t wanted to rage and yell and yet curl into and find comfort in the things that brought us pain? Begonia explores the nuances of such heartfelt emotional experiences.Looking back doesn’t often mean regret or remorse; mourning the version of you that’s no longer there. It may mean paying tribute to the mistakes\, failures\, and triumphs. Begonia is a celebration for the arrival of the person Dirks has become both personally and professionally; showing that some things can’t be contained\, no matter how much\, and that fundamentally they shouldn’t be either.This show is also one of our ENHANCED EXPERIENCES!Here is your chance to get creative with the option to dress up with a botanical accent for this show. Floral tie\, daisy print dress\, garden-themed shirt\, rose-coloured glasses: Wear your favourite flower-inspired outfit to BEGONIA! Prizes from local businesses for the best 3 costumes of the night.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/begonia/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capitol Theatre Nelson":MAILTO:boxoffice@capitoltheatre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221122T160000
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SUMMARY:Sketching the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching the Gallery: Bring your sketchbooks and join artist Martha Stokoe to the Nelson Museum’s ‘Back on ‘Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Event is FREE. \nTuesday\, Nov 15th & 22nd. You can attend either or both sessions. \nPre-registration required: email programs@touchstonesnelson.ca. \nMartha will give directions on perspective\, subject choice\, artistic eye\, and style.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sketching-the-gallery-copy-copy-copy/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221121T193000
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SUMMARY:The Barra MacNeils
DESCRIPTION:Trail & District Arts Council & Kootenay Concert Connection presentThe Barra MacNeils – An East Coast ChristmasA highly entertaining musical potpourri that blends traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs\, midnight masses\, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals\, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship\, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas. Fans can look forward to classic favourites including “O Holy Night”\, “Ave Maria”\, “Christmas in Killarney” and “Auld Lang Syne”\, where a rousing chorus may be followed by a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad\, then a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals accompanied by step-dancing revelry.Based in Cape Breton\, The Barra MacNeils have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their sparkling repertoire\, vocals\, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship for nearly three decades. This family group features Kyle (vocals\, guitar\, violin\, mandolin)\, Lucy (vocals\, bodhran\, Celtic harp\, fiddle\, stepdancing)\, Sheumas (keyboards\, piano\, bodhran\, fiddle\, bouzouki\, vocals)\, Stewart (vocals\, accordion\, tin whistle\, flute\, bouzouki\, guitar\, stepdancing)\, Boyd (mandolin\, fiddle\, guitar\, banjo\, percussion\, stepdancing) and Jamie Gatti (bass). Check out The Barra MacNeils on their website https://barramacneils.com.So\, join the Barra MacNeils this Christmas for their own spin on traditional seasonal fare\, along with entertaining stories and new musical twists for a delightful seasonal celebration!Reserved seating. All tickets $48.50Two sets witih 20 minute intermission. Building doors open 60 minutes before show time with theatre doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Tickets can be picked up at the door on show night. Or at the Bailey Theatre Box Office Monday – Friday between 12 – 4 pm until June 30th. Box office summer hours for July & August are Tuesday\, Wednesday & Thursday from 12-4 pm.The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas is presented by the Trail & District Arts Council and Kootenay Concert Connection\, with support from 99.3 The Goat and 103.5 The Bridge.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-barra-macneils/
LOCATION:The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221120T150000
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SUMMARY:Candy Bones Theatre: Ideas Bobert
DESCRIPTION:From award winning creator Candice Roberts comes the heart fluttering physical comedy Ideas Bobert. Bobert is a silent character\, a la Charlie Chaplin\, who has a little red bird for a heart. His story asks us\, what happens if we are to deny our deepest dreams and desires? Teetering on the brink of absolute failure\, love-sick Bobert discovers his heart to be more important than he knew.With vintage silent film styling\, shadow puppetry\, stop motion animation projections\, tap dance and vintage music\, the world of Ideas Bobert is rich with magic and creativity. Filled with preposterous situations and dreamy surrealism\, the show is like Ginger Rogers meets Mr. Bean on the Muppet show\, as Ideas Bobert dances with the hilarious and absurd.“Charming and skillfully performed. Putting Ideas Bobert on your list would be a good idea!” ★★★★ –CBC“Ideas Bobert is a leap into a silent-movie that you will be very reluctant to ever leave. Heartwarming and hilarious\, inventive and inspiring. Truly the kind of theatre magic you can never plan for but only hope for\, and will leave you with your eyes popping and your heart flying high.”– Kevin Reid\, The VisitoriumWatch the trailer https://youtu.be/CsEKPpUnVXE.Learn more about Candy Bones (Candice Roberts) here https://candy-bones.com.Ideas Bobert is whimsy and fiction\, but for its creator Candice Roberts\, it resonates with her truth. Common amongst many comedy artists\, Candice has struggled with anxiety and depression. She claims that clown school saved her life. For her\, the art of clowning encompasses such fundamental life-skills as connection with oneself and community\, creative communication and of becoming comfortable in the discomfort that is the unknown.Clowning for her celebrates the multi-facets of what it means to be human. It is the investigation of what is absurd or confounding about ourselves and society. It is the sharing of vulnerability and honesty and the dissolving of shame through exposure. Through Ideas Bobert\, she hopes to inspire a deep belly laugh\, a tender tear and a reminder of how important it is to listen with our hearts and to be in touch with our creative selves.Candy Bones Theatre has toured all over North American with her award winning solo shows. She specializes in original immersive theatrical productions and creativity education. She ​brings her passion for interweaving artistic disciplines such as physical theatre\, music\, mask\, puppetry\, clown and dance to create stories that explore the humour\, the heartbreak\, the trials and the tribulations of being a human in this world.This is a 45-minute family show best suited to kids 4-11 years of age and their families. No Intermission. Reserved Seating. Individual tickets (ALL AGES) are $15\, or buy a three-show Family Series pass for $30. To purchase a Family Series pass\, return to the bailey.ca home page\,click on the ‘SERIES’ link at the top of the page and select ‘2022-23 Family Series’ from the drop down menu. Regular tickets and Series Passes can also be purchased by visiting our box offfice or by calling 250-368-9669.Photo credit: Kristine Cofsky.Also in the TECK Family Series:Body Positive Bollywood with Karima Essa on Saturday February 11\, 2023 – Three-time Canadian National Dance champion\, Karima Essa is Vancouver’s very own Bollywood star. An incredibly charismatic and passionate performer\, choreographer and instructor\, she has entertained diverse audiences across Canada and been a finalist on “Bollywood Star” in Mumbai. Karima focuses on celebrating body positivity in dance while showcasing Bollywood dance as a fun cultural art form\, teaching the audience the basics.Alex Zerbe: The Zaniac on Sunday March 5\, 2023 – When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? Alex Zerbe beatboxes\, juggles\, dances\, sings\, and performs magic\, as he zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. A self-described “human cartoon\,” his show is super entertaining for the kids\, for teens and adults.The TECK Family Series is sponsored by TECK Trail Operations. With funding support from the BC Arts Council\, the Government of British Columbia\, the BC Touring Council and South Kootenay Tourism. This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/candy-bones-theatre-ideas-bobert/
LOCATION:The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221021T170946Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Online: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Digital Event
DESCRIPTION:VIEW THE RECORDING. \n  \nThis fall\, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council is hosting a series of workshops to help you effectively showcase your creative work and build a more sustainable practice. \n  \nBetween safety concerns\, regional accessibility and the ease of incorporating multimedia\, there are plenty of reasons to consider transitioning your next event to an online format. What do you need to consider when you’re hosting a virtual audience? Join Sydney Black\, Executive Director of the Nelson and District Arts Council\, for top tips to bring your next event online. \n  \nThis event is free and takes place virtually on Saturday\, November 19 at 1 p.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Mountain. \n  \nNote: The event will be recorded and shared to the public on this website. To learn when the recording is available\, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/moving-online-tips-and-tricks-for-a-successful-digital-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar,WKAC Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T213000
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SUMMARY:Black Umfolosi LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring self taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group Black Umfolosi. Originally from Zimbabwe this act will open your eyes to an entirely new world of song and dance.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/black-umfolosi-live/
LOCATION:Valemount Community Theatre\, Valemount
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valemount Arts &amp%3B Cultural Society":MAILTO:valemountarts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221102T175641Z
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SUMMARY:REVY.Live | Begonia
DESCRIPTION:Begonia’s Alexa Dirks has never been able to fit into the box of being a “conventional woman”. “I’m loud\, I’m awkward and I’ve always taken up space. I’ve done things my whole life that some people would tell me weren’t appropriate ‘for a girl’.” That narrative that once tore Dirks down is now what empowers her to take charge of her own story\, in her own way.The Winnipeg-based Dirks is a Juno Award winner with her former group Chic Gamine. While she thrived off of the collaboration\, once the band broke up she knew she was ready to go solo. Even though she was terrified to go out on her own\, that feeling was a fundamental factor to positively reinforce that the path she was on was the correct one. As Begonia\, Dirks is bold\, brazen with her florid\, surprising pop that is tempered with sensitivity and wisdom. Dirks’ first solo output with her 2017 debut EP\, Lady in Mind\, was well-received\, being listed on NPR’s 10 Artists You Need To Know in 2017 and “Juniper” reached #1 on the CBC Music Charts in 2017. Noisey wrote that\, “Begonia has one of Canada’s most extraordinary voices\, and thankfully she uses it to obliterate the misery from this world one live performance at a time.”
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revy-live-begonia/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre\, 1007 Vernon Ave\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221021T165735Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Worth: Pricing Your Artistic Work
DESCRIPTION:VIEW THE RECORDING. \n  \nThis fall\, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council is hosting a series of workshops to help you effectively showcase your creative work and build a more sustainable practice. \n  \nFrom ticket prices at the box office to festival presentation fees\, it can be hard to know how the value of your work stacks up against similar offerings in the cultural marketplace. Hear from arts advocates from a range of disciplines about how to fairly price your work\, and learn about the role of industry standards in fostering a culture of decent work. \n  \nJoin facilitator Ingrid Love\, along with: \n\nRandy Duniz\, Director of Communications\, Canadian Actors’ Equity Association\nMiah Shull Olmsted\, Board Member\, CARFAC BC\nAugust Murphy-King\, General Manager\, Canadian League of Composers.\n\n  \nThis session is free and open to all; however\, the discussion will be geared toward early career artists. It takes place virtually on Wednesday\, November 16 at 6 p.m. Pacific / 7 p.m. Mountain. \n  \nNote: The event will be recorded and shared to the public on this website. To learn when the recording is available\, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up for our newsletter. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/know-your-worth-pricing-your-artistic-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar,WKAC Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Regional Arts Council":MAILTO:admin@wkartscouncil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221028T172052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T172139Z
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SUMMARY:Sketching the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching the Gallery at the Nelson Museum’s ‘Back on ‘Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Youth (7-13) join artist Erin Shuttleworth on Wednesday\, Nov 9th & 16th from 4- 5:30pm. These sessions are free and you can attend either or both sessions. Sketching material supplied. \nPre-registration is required: email programs@nelsonmuseum.ca. Instructors will give directions on perspective\, subject choice\, artistic eye\, and style.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sketching-the-gallery-copy/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221115T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221028T172205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T172434Z
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SUMMARY:Sketching the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching the Gallery: Bring your sketchbooks and join artist Martha Stokoe to the Nelson Museum’s ‘Back on ‘Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Event is FREE. \nTuesday\, Nov 15th & 22nd. You can attend either or both sessions. \nPre-registration required: email programs@touchstonesnelson.ca. \nMartha will give directions on perspective\, subject choice\, artistic eye\, and style.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sketching-the-gallery-copy-copy/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221115T172802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T172802Z
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SUMMARY:A Play on Birds Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Don Konrad considers himself a cartoonist at heart. He’s been sketching and painting since elementary school\, taking his inspiration from nature\, people and his life experiences. Birders and art-lovers alike will enjoy Konrad’s whimsical bird artwork now on display at the Nelson Public Library. \n  \nAfter many decades of creating art\, Don Konrad still has a sense of wonder about the power of imagination in creating images. “I’ve always been fascinated and amused by the thought that they come out of the end of a pencil\, pen or brush\, if you let it”\, says Don. “Creating the birds as caricatures was fun\, but the challenge was giving each one its own personality.” \n  \nThe illustrations are rendered in casein\, an opaque medium\, and traditional watercolours. They were originally created as part of a collaborative book project\, A Play on Birds\, between Don Konrad and his daughter Erica Konrad. After the illustrations were created\, Erica provided the corresponding text for the book\, like a field guide\, but for imaginary birds. “Whether it’s in the name of the bird itself or truths hidden in the description\, these birds harbour secrets on how they connect to other real-world birds- a treasure hunt of sorts” says Don. \n  \nDon has exhibited in many Canadian galleries and other public spaces and currently mentors and tutors in watercolour painting at The Narrows Art Retreat in Grohman Narrows. \n  \nThe show continues until the end of December and copies of the book A Play on Birds will be available to purchase at the Nelson Library.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/a-play-on-birds-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221102T175257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T175257Z
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SUMMARY:REVY.Live | Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Often called the “battle that made Canada\,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10\,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling\, verbatim theatre\, and live music\, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle\, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs\, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid\, kinetic ride through history\, as well as an intimate\, personal examination of our connection to the past\, Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revy-live-ridge/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre\, 1007 Vernon Ave\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221102T174604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T175004Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Concert: A Celebration of Marty Horswill in Music
DESCRIPTION:On November 12th\, Echo Vocal Arts Alliance (formerly the Amy Ferguson Institute) will present a 1- hour concert in memory of one of its founding members\, Marty Horswill. \nMarty Horswill was active in the arts community in Nelson for decades\, and in particular with the singing and choral community as an accomplished baritone. In addition to his role as a founding member and director of the Amy Ferguson Institute\, he was a member of the Nelson Choral Society and Cottonwood Choir\, and often performed as a soloist in numerous musical events\, including opera\, musical theatre\, and choral concerts. He was the driving force as a producer behind the world premieres of the operas KHAOS and Jorinda\, as well as other musical events. Marty Horswill passed away suddently in the Fall of 2020\, and Echo Vocal Arts Alliance seeks to honour his memory with a concert presented by local musicians who shared many musical experiences with Marty over many years.Local singers and choral directors\, Allison Girvan\, Kathleen Neudorf\, and Noémi Kiss\, as well as the Marty Horswill Memorial Choir assembled specifically for this event\, will perform works by Karl Jenkins\, Ola Gjeilo\, Eric Whitacre\, the Wailin’ Jennys\, Serena Ryder\, and others. Admission is by donation\, and the concert will take place at the Nelson United Church at 7:30 pm on November 12th. Audience members are strongly encouraged to wear masks while in the venue.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/memorial-concert-a-celebration-of-marty-horswill-in-music/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Echo Vocal Arts Alliance":MAILTO:slythgoe@netidea.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221201T224631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T224631Z
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SUMMARY:The Winter Group Show
DESCRIPTION:The << Winter Group Show >> is an exhibition & sale of fine artworks by artists represented at Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp. More than 25 artists from the region and across Canada are represented at the quaint gallery. Landscapes are favoured by the curator but some wildlife and abstract are displayed and available as well. The Winter Group Show is already under way and runs through January 28. Studio Connexion Art Gallery is open Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Private appointments can be arranged as well.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-winter-group-show/
LOCATION:Studio Connexion Art Gallery\, 203 Fifth Ave. NW.\, Nakusp
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne-Elizabeth B%C3%A9liveau":MAILTO:studioconnexion@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221102T210307Z
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SUMMARY:Ridge
DESCRIPTION:This show features an opening song by LALIN VOCAL ENSEMBLE directed by Allison Girvan.RIDGE (19 yrs +)Often called the “battle that made Canada\,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10\,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling\, verbatim theatre\, and live music\, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle\, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs\, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve. A vivid\, kinetic ride through history\, as well as an intimate\, personal examination of our connection to the past\, Ridge is a visceral work that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Ridge premiered at the Chan Centre\, in Vancouver in March\, 2020.About Brendan McLeodBrendan McLeod is a writer\, theatre artist\, and musician. He’s the author of a novel\, a poetry collection\, five theatre shows\, and is the founder of The Fugitives\, a Juno-nominated folk group that tours internationally. A former Canadian SLAM poetry champ\, he was the Poet of Honour at the 2012 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. He’s taught spoken word at Langara College\, and is an active arts educator\, currently touring his shows “Brain” to secondary schools and “Holy Guacamole\, It’s a Poetry Show!” to elementary schools.About The FugitivesThe Fugitives are a Canadian Folk music group formed in 2004 in Vancouver. Trench Songs is The Fugitives fifth record. It was nominated for a JUNO and multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their previous album\, The Promise of Strangers was nominated for Canadian Folk and Western Canadian Music Awards\, and won Best Folk Album of 2019 from the German Music Critic’s Association. Their previous album\, Everything Will Happen\, spent ten weeks on the top ten Canadian folk charts\, and earned them a support slot across Western Canada with Buffy Sainte-Marie and an appearance at UK’s Glastonbury Festival.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ridge/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capitol Theatre Nelson":MAILTO:boxoffice@capitoltheatre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221028T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T234637Z
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SUMMARY:Sketching the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Sketching the Gallery at the Nelson Museum’s ‘Back on ‘Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Youth (7-13) join artist Erin Shuttleworth on Wednesday\, Nov 9th & 16th from 4- 5:30pm. These sessions are free and you can attend either or both sessions. Sketching material supplied. \nPre-registration is required: email programs@nelsonmuseum.ca. Instructors will give directions on perspective\, subject choice\, artistic eye\, and style.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sketching-the-gallery/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221026T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T173143Z
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SUMMARY:RIDGE: The Fugitives - Performing Arts Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Performing Arts Trail series\, presented by Trail & District Arts Council\, brings you Ridge featuring Brendan McLeod and The Fugitives.Ridge is a vivid\, kinetic\, intimate\, and personal examination of our connection to the past that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Featuring musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs from their JUNO-nominates album “Trench Songs”\, and readings of soldiers letters performed by Brendan McLeod and his band The Fugitives.“Riveting…The way history was meant to be told.” – Entertainment VancouverOften called the “battle that made Canada\,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10\,000 Canadian casualties. Through this visceral work\, told through direct storytelling\, verbatim theatre\, and live music\, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle\, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs performed with his band The Fugitives\, Ridge probes difficult yet necessary questions about how and why we grieve.The Fugitives is a folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod and joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters)\, that has been nominated for multiple Canadian Folk Music and Western Canadian Music Awards\, including Best Songwriter\, Best Roots Group\, and Best Vocal Group.Brendan McLeod is a writer\, theatre artist\, and musician. He is the author of one novel\, one poetry collection\, and five theatre shows. He was the 2012 Poet of Honor at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and the 2015 Poet of Honour at the Victoria Spoken Word Festival.“Poignant and sobering” – The Globe and Mail (Top 10 Arts Pick\, 2020)“Serves to give the sacrifices of those who served and died a human dimension beyond mythology” – Vancouver SunThe show is 78 minutes.6 Show Series Pass: $148 **Don’t miss out on this great offer. Money back guarantee on remaining shows for Performing Arts Trail season pass holders if you don’t like the season after the first two shows. “Try it\, you’ll like it!”**Individual Adult Ticket: $30.00\, except Shane Koyczan which is $35.Plus:– bargain price of $10 for anyone under 30 years old.– 2 for 1 for hospital / medical employees for all Performing Arts Trail shows.– New attendees 2 for 1: Bring someone who hasn’t been to the theatre before and get 2 for 1 for all Performing Arts Trail shows. New patron must not already be in our database and must join our email list.All tickets are assigned seating.All tickets available online at thebailey.ca\, by phone at 250-368-9669\, and in person at the Bailey Box Office at 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail.Shows in the Performing Arts Trail series include:Oktopus: Tues Feb 28\, 2023 – The Quebec octet Oktopus is devoted to klezmer—the musical heritage of Eastern European Jews. The group’s virtuoso musicians offer original compositions\, finely crafted arrangements and improvisation for a high-energy performance\, at once melancholic\, profound\, and humorous.Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works – Tues March 7\, 2023 – Featuring up to 8 dancers this stunning line-up has John Alleyne’s methodically harmonized Split House Geometric\, Guillaume Côté’s riveting Bolero\, and Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s powerful and compelling new work taqəš set to songs by Polaris Prize-winning Jeremy Dutcher and following the traditional story “Raven Returns the Water”.Shane Koyzan: Tues March 28\, 2023 – There seems no shortage of adjectives to describe a show by spoken word poet\, writer and performer Shane Koyczan. Moving\, hilarious\, challenging\, provocative\, or inspirational. Take your pick.Sansei: The Storyteller and Yamabiko Taiko Drummers (double bill): Tuesday April 18 2023 – Sansei: The Storyteller uses dance\, theatre\, and humour to tell the story of one of Canada’s darkest decisions and how the rampant racism of past generations affected the Japanese community today. The Yamabiko Taiko drummers will close out the evening with their high energy performance on Japanese Taiko-style drums.Huu-Bac Quintet: Tuesday May 2\, 2023 – Huu Bac Quach and his quintet\, based in Montreal\, skillfully combine his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages with North-American jazz music. His beautiful compositions feature the dan bau (single chord Vietnamese instrument)\, the erhu (Chinese fiddle)\, the quena (Peruvian flute) and the guitar.The Performing Arts Trail series is sponsored by Teck Trail Operations and Century 21 Kootenay Homes (2018) Ltd. With funding support from the BC Arts Council\, the Government of British Columbia\, the BC Touring Council and Tourism South Kootenay. This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada. / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/ridge-the-fugitives-performing-arts-trail/
LOCATION:The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221102T174926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T174926Z
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SUMMARY:TH'OWXIYA
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music\, Th’owxiya is the story of an old hungry spirit that inhabits a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods. This Kwantlen First Nations tale follows a sly Mouse (Kw’at’el) who is caught stealing cheese from this feast dish. To appease an angry Th’owxiya\, Kw’at’el embarks on a journey to find two children for the ogress to eat\, or else!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/thowxiya/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre\, 1007 Vernon Ave\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221020T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T171419Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Glowing Larches Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into yellows! We will paint a scene of golden larches in acrylic\, making them glow with luminous yellows.We will do some warm-up exercises to explore different yellow pigments and their properties\, with a discussion on how to to create luminosity with paint. Then we will paint an alpine scene with golden larches\, step-by-step together.-Suitable for beginners and experienced artists-Artists should be comfortable with using Zoom as a meeting participant-Participants will get a summary sheet after the workshop as well as access to the recording for 30 days.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/golden-glowing-larches-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Wilson Art":MAILTO:hello@abbywilson.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221021T222200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T222200Z
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SUMMARY:The Cave
DESCRIPTION:A ragged group of animals flee for their lives and take refuge in a cave. The animals\, through song\, comment on their fate and that of the world. What cased their dire situation? The writing was supported by two themes: The Genesis ‘expulsion from the garden’ story\, and our changing environment. In our complacent greed\, we are ‘evicting’ ourselves and all creatures fro the ‘garden’. The Cave is our way of telling the story of the earth’s precarious survival.The format of the show takes its inspiration from cabaret. The MC\, hilariously played by composer John Millard\, tells jokes and stories and gives political context to the songs.The lyrics are at times comic\, at times tragic. Two songs are in Cree. John’s music is bombastic\, lyrical and moving. The band\, led by music direct\, Gregory Oh\, includes keyboards\, accordion\, reeds\, bass\, banjo\, and percussion. Adam Paolozza\, of Bad New Days renown\, directs. The Cave includes an impressive list of performers\, musicians\, and designers.This show is also one of our ENHANCED EXPERIENCES!Here is your chance to get creative with the option to arrive in costume for this show. Wear your connection to the environment and the natural world to The Cave by dressing as an animal\, plant\, tree\, pebble\, fire\, river… let’s see where your imagination takes you! Prizes from local businesses for the best 3 costumes of the night.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-cave/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capitol Theatre Nelson":MAILTO:boxoffice@capitoltheatre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153110
CREATED:20221026T172929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T173223Z
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SUMMARY:SPOOKTACULAR RIGHT IN THE EYE - Live music and movie show
DESCRIPTION:FAMILY SHOW. FREE EVENT!Coming from France to NYC and then straight to Trail for Spooktacular then straight off to the UK.No tickets required – seats are first come first serve.Doors at 10:303 x 20-minute shows followed by the chance for audience members to go on stage to look at and try some of the instruments.The Bailey Theatre joins in the Spooktacular fun with a free show to excite the whole family on your trick or treat trail.The unique live movie-concert Right in the Eye\, from PASOA/Alcoléa & cie\, is the creation of the talented French artist\, musician and composer Jean-François Alcoléa. The show features spooky\, humourous\, and mysterious short silent films by Georges Méliès (1861–1938)\, considered to be one of the inventors of cinematography. The films are accompanied by three live virtuoso musicians playing over 50 different instruments\, who breathe fresh life into these cinematographic gems\, creating an awe-inspiring multimedia show. The show has had over 600 performances in Europe alone!“The three musicians whisk the audience away on a peaceful\, dream-like journey to the moon or beyond – a feast for the eyes and for the ears!”“Recaptures the sheer manic daftness of Meliès’ inventive genius.” – The Scotsman\, UKWatch the trailer at https://youtu.be/tsU6BzYmCF8.About Georges MélièsCharlie Chaplin said Georges Méliès was “the alchemist of light.” And he was considered by the Lumière brothers as the “creator of cinematic spectacle\,” Méliès was himself transformed from magician\, theatre owner and producer to filmmaker when he was one of the first to see the Lumiere Brothers “Cinematographe”\, in which moving pictures were first demonstrated in 1895. The French illusionist and film director was an inventive pioneer and brilliant entertainer\, whose films such as “A Trip to the Moon’ (1902) and “The Impossible Voyage” (1904) were inspired by the universe of Jules Verne.Méliès built the first movie studio in Europe; was the first to use storyboards and production and was a prolific inventor of special effects including multiple exposures\, dissolves\, time-lapse photography\, and hand painted color. By the time his film making career ended as a result of reversals of fortunes during World War I\, Méliès had created 531 films\, with some of the most memorable images in the history of the cinema.Concept\, musical compositions and sound creation\, keyboard\, strings structure\, melodica\, objects : Jean-François Alcoléa. Drum\, guitar: Hervé Joubert. Sound\, keyboard\, percussions\, objects: Mathieu Lucas. Light and video manager: Anaïs PierreThis show is part of Spooktacular with all ages fun\, including music\, market\, activities and more! Costumes are encouraged.Presented by Trail & District Arts Council\, in conjunction with the City of Trail’s Spooktacular\, this show is supported by Teck Metal Operations\, Consulat général de France à Vancouver / Consulate General of France in Vancouver\, and the City of Trail.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/spooktacular-right-in-the-eye-live-music-and-movie-show/
LOCATION:The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting: West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:Artist: Jaymie Johnson\nHow have we supported arts\, culture and heritage over the past year? \n  \nWe’re excited to explore this answer with you at the annual general meeting of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council\, taking place online through Zoom from 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific / 1 to 2 p.m. Mountain on Friday\, October 28\, 2022. \n  \nJoin us to hear what we’ve been up to\, along with the key takeaways from our current strategic planning process. Members and non-members are welcome (see details below). Better yet\, if you’re a non-member\, become a member now! \n  \nAdditionally\, the AGM is a great venue to share your own efforts\, voice your needs and seek advice on issues your organization may be facing. Plus\, you’ll connect with other arts-focused people and organizations across the region to hear what they’re doing\, learn from one another and exchange information and resources. \n  \nRSVP by email to admin@wkartscouncil.com by Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/annual-general-meeting-west-kootenay-regional-arts-council/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Regional Arts Council":MAILTO:admin@wkartscouncil.com
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SUMMARY:Geography of Memory – Book Launch\, discussion and film screenings
DESCRIPTION:Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey TheatreNo Charge Event – tickets NOT required.Trail Arts Council is proud to present “Geography of Memory – Book launch\, discussion and film screenings”.Join Shelly Boyd\, Snayackstx (Sinixt) Cultural Facilitator and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for lively discussion and readings from the 20th-anniversary edition of The Geography of Memory.This updated volume about the Snayackstx (Sinixt) First People of southeastern British Columbia includes the voices of many contemporary Sinixt people\, expanded maps/illustrations/photographs\, an inside view of the landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision\, R. v. Desautel\, and new details about tribal effort to re-introduce ocean salmon to the upper Columbia River region.The book charts a hopeful\, positive path as the formerly “extinct” tribe embarks on reclaiming its cultural\, natural and spiritual history in Canada. In characteristically gracious prose\, Pearkes identifies the enduring human qualities of persistence\, healing and renewal in this important story that carves a path of truth across the region’s complex\, transboundary landscape.Also part of the evening are two short film screenings. Washed Away- Stories of Displacement on the Columbia River is a short film by Agathe Bernard in collaboration with Revelstoke Museum and Archives. The film dives beneath the surface to explore the impacts of the Columbia River Treaty on the valley south of Revelstoke. And\, The Sinixt Homecoming 2022- a short film made by Nelson’s Capitol Theatre documenting the celebration that took place this past Summer.Doors at 7:00 pmEvent at 7:30 pmA no charge eventCookies and refreshments provided.Can’t make this evening event? Catch the afternoon event at The Mir Centre for Peace https://selkirk.ca/event/mir-geography-memory.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/geography-of-memory-book-launch-discussion-and-film-screenings/
LOCATION:Muriel Griffiths Room at The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &amp%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
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SUMMARY:Capitol Theatre - Geography of Memory
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENTJoin Shelly Boyd\, Snayackstx (Sinixt) Cultural Facilitator\, La Rae Wiley and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes and for lively discussion and a reading from the 20th-anniversary edition of The Geography of Memory. This updated volume about the displacement of theSnayackstx (Sinixt) First People of British Columbia’s West Kootenays includes the voices of La Rae and other contemporary Sinixt people\, new maps/illustrations/photographs\,details about the landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision\, R. v. Desautel\, and more about efforts to re-introduce ocean salmon to the upper Columbia River region.The book charts a hopeful\, positive path as the formerly “extinct” tribe reclaims its cultural\, natural and spiritual history in Canada. In characteristically gracious prose\, Pearkes identifies the enduring human qualities of persistence\,healing and renewal\, with a book that carves a path of truth across the region’s complex\, transboundary landscape.The evening will also feature the premier of two short films: Washed Away\,by Agathe Bernard and the June 10\, 2022 Sinixt Celebration of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v. Desautel in Nelson\, by Carlo Alcos.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/capitol-theatre-geography-of-memory/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre Nelson\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capitol Theatre Nelson":MAILTO:boxoffice@capitoltheatre.ca
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