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SUMMARY:Cabaret!
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our 20th year of home-grown sketch comedy\, enthralling music\, and exuberant silliness.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/cabaret-4/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Red Haven live at the Wells Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Red Haven is a high energy progressive rock and roll collaboration between songwriters Brendan Steele\, Nathan Turner\, Jen Davidson\, and Max Ley. Since 2014\, Red Haven have been crafting a sound that blends Beatles and Band-inspired rock with progressive jazz\, freaky folk\, and a healthy dose of 00’s punk; exploring friendship\, love\, politics\, protest\, black cats\, and lunch wraps. \nMusic starts at 8 pm. Cover by donation. First-come\, first-seated. Kitchen open until 8 pm. Sorry\, no minors after the kitchen closes.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/red-haven-live-at-the-wells-hotel/
LOCATION:The Wells Hotel\, 2341 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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SUMMARY:The Ballad of Georges Boivin
DESCRIPTION:“Beautifully written\, directed\, designed and acted\, and it has so much to say about aging\, friendship\, and\, above all\, the enduring qualities of love.” \n– Louis B. Hobson\, Calgary Herald \nAbout the Play\nThe Ballad of Georges Boivin is a heart-warming story familiar to anyone who has had an impressionable first love and after many decades is left wondering. It is a gentle comedy that appeals to all ages but has particular relevance to those who have lived a little longer. \nWe follow Georges\, a 76 year old retired school teacher on a cross-country road trip as he attempts to re-connect with a person he hasn’t seen or heard from in over 50 years. All he has is a 50 year old address in Vancouver. \nAccompanying Georges are three old geezers from the retirement home in Montreal who humour Georges and go with him on this adventure – all thinking that they’ll be home that night for dinner. \nThe play features Duval Lang\, a prominent\, award winning\, Calgary actor as Georges and is directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. The production premiered at Lunchbox Theatre in the spring of 2024. \nThe Team\nBy Martin Bellemare \nTranslated by Jack Patterson with Joanne Nutter \nDirected by Bronwyn Steinberg \nPerformed by Duval Lang \nProduced and Stage Managed by Neil Fleming
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-ballad-of-georges-boivin/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T211500
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SUMMARY:The Ballad of Georges Boivin
DESCRIPTION:“Beautifully written\, directed\, designed and acted\, and it has so much to say about aging\, friendship\, and\, above all\, the enduring qualities of love.” \n– Louis B. Hobson\, Calgary Herald \nAbout the Play\nThe Ballad of Georges Boivin is a heart-warming story familiar to anyone who has had an impressionable first love and after many decades is left wondering. It is a gentle comedy that appeals to all ages but has particular relevance to those who have lived a little longer. \nWe follow Georges\, a 76 year old retired school teacher on a cross-country road trip as he attempts to re-connect with a person he hasn’t seen or heard from in over 50 years. All he has is a 50 year old address in Vancouver. \nAccompanying Georges are three old geezers from the retirement home in Montreal who humour Georges and go with him on this adventure – all thinking that they’ll be home that night for dinner. \nThe play features Duval Lang\, a prominent\, award winning\, Calgary actor as Georges and is directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. The production premiered at Lunchbox Theatre in the spring of 2024. \nThe Team\nBy Martin Bellemare \nTranslated by Jack Patterson with Joanne Nutter \nDirected by Bronwyn Steinberg \nPerformed by Duval Lang \nProduced and Stage Managed by Neil Fleming
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-ballad-of-georges-boivin/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:The Ballad of Georges Boivin
DESCRIPTION:“Beautifully written\, directed\, designed and acted\, and it has so much to say about aging\, friendship\, and\, above all\, the enduring qualities of love.” \n– Louis B. Hobson\, Calgary Herald \nAbout the Play\nThe Ballad of Georges Boivin is a heart-warming story familiar to anyone who has had an impressionable first love and after many decades is left wondering. It is a gentle comedy that appeals to all ages but has particular relevance to those who have lived a little longer. \nWe follow Georges\, a 76 year old retired school teacher on a cross-country road trip as he attempts to re-connect with a person he hasn’t seen or heard from in over 50 years. All he has is a 50 year old address in Vancouver. \nAccompanying Georges are three old geezers from the retirement home in Montreal who humour Georges and go with him on this adventure – all thinking that they’ll be home that night for dinner. \nThe play features Duval Lang\, a prominent\, award winning\, Calgary actor as Georges and is directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. The production premiered at Lunchbox Theatre in the spring of 2024. \nThe Team\nBy Martin Bellemare \nTranslated by Jack Patterson with Joanne Nutter \nDirected by Bronwyn Steinberg \nPerformed by Duval Lang \nProduced and Stage Managed by Neil Fleming
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-ballad-of-georges-boivin/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:The Ballad of Georges Boivin
DESCRIPTION:“Beautifully written\, directed\, designed and acted\, and it has so much to say about aging\, friendship\, and\, above all\, the enduring qualities of love.” \n– Louis B. Hobson\, Calgary Herald \nAbout the Play\nThe Ballad of Georges Boivin is a heart-warming story familiar to anyone who has had an impressionable first love and after many decades is left wondering. It is a gentle comedy that appeals to all ages but has particular relevance to those who have lived a little longer. \nWe follow Georges\, a 76 year old retired school teacher on a cross-country road trip as he attempts to re-connect with a person he hasn’t seen or heard from in over 50 years. All he has is a 50 year old address in Vancouver. \nAccompanying Georges are three old geezers from the retirement home in Montreal who humour Georges and go with him on this adventure – all thinking that they’ll be home that night for dinner. \nThe play features Duval Lang\, a prominent\, award winning\, Calgary actor as Georges and is directed by Bronwyn Steinberg. The production premiered at Lunchbox Theatre in the spring of 2024. \nThe Team\nBy Martin Bellemare \nTranslated by Jack Patterson with Joanne Nutter \nDirected by Bronwyn Steinberg \nPerformed by Duval Lang \nProduced and Stage Managed by Neil Fleming
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-ballad-of-georges-boivin/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Jake's Gift
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 years \nIn June 2004\, Julia Mackey travelled to Normandy\, France\, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. She attended many ceremonies\, walked the coastline and interviewed dozens of veterans who had returned for the occasion. The experiences of the veterans\, her own discoveries\, and a life long interest in Remembrance Day\, led to the development of the play in August of 2006 at The Sunset Theatre in Wells\, BC. \nTHE PLAY \nJake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy\, France\, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. While revisiting the shores of Juno beach\, Jake encounters Isabelle\, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother\, Chester\, a once promising young musician. At its heart\, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave. \nSince 2007\, Jake’s Gift has gone on to play at festivals and theatres in over 250 communities across Canada\, including International stops to Washington State\, the UK and Normandy\, France\, for the 70th & 73rd Anniversary of D-Day. In June 2019\, the company returned to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. They presented performances in both French and English at the Juno Beach Centre and La Salle de la Mer in Bernières sur Mer as well as other communities and venues in Normandy. \nIn December 2025\, Julia received the Governor General Meritorious Service Cross Award for her work on Jake’s Gift.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-6/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Jake's Gift
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 years \nIn June 2004\, Julia Mackey travelled to Normandy\, France\, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. She attended many ceremonies\, walked the coastline and interviewed dozens of veterans who had returned for the occasion. The experiences of the veterans\, her own discoveries\, and a life long interest in Remembrance Day\, led to the development of the play in August of 2006 at The Sunset Theatre in Wells\, BC. \nTHE PLAY \nJake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy\, France\, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. While revisiting the shores of Juno beach\, Jake encounters Isabelle\, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother\, Chester\, a once promising young musician. At its heart\, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave. \nSince 2007\, Jake’s Gift has gone on to play at festivals and theatres in over 250 communities across Canada\, including International stops to Washington State\, the UK and Normandy\, France\, for the 70th & 73rd Anniversary of D-Day. In June 2019\, the company returned to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. They presented performances in both French and English at the Juno Beach Centre and La Salle de la Mer in Bernières sur Mer as well as other communities and venues in Normandy. \nIn December 2025\, Julia received the Governor General Meritorious Service Cross Award for her work on Jake’s Gift.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-6/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260814T200000
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Harp School Potluck  and Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Not joining us for classes? Want to hear some amazing harp playing and taste some delicious food? Stop by for these events that are open to everyone! \nThe instructor concert featuring Sunita Staneslow\, Sharlene Wallace and Tristan Le Govic at The Sunset Theatre\, August 11th\, 8PM \nThe Community Potluck and Ceilidh at the Wells-Barkerville School\, August 14th\, 6PM. Bring a dish to share and we’ll see you there to wrap up this special week! \nFor more information visit www.imarts.com/events
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/40th-anniversary-harp-school-potluck-and-ceilidh/
LOCATION:Wells-Barkerville Community School\, Wells\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food,Free,Music,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T210000
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SUMMARY:Jake's Gift
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 years \nIn June 2004\, Julia Mackey travelled to Normandy\, France\, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. She attended many ceremonies\, walked the coastline and interviewed dozens of veterans who had returned for the occasion. The experiences of the veterans\, her own discoveries\, and a life long interest in Remembrance Day\, led to the development of the play in August of 2006 at The Sunset Theatre in Wells\, BC. \nTHE PLAY \nJake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy\, France\, for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. While revisiting the shores of Juno beach\, Jake encounters Isabelle\, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother\, Chester\, a once promising young musician. At its heart\, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave. \nSince 2007\, Jake’s Gift has gone on to play at festivals and theatres in over 250 communities across Canada\, including International stops to Washington State\, the UK and Normandy\, France\, for the 70th & 73rd Anniversary of D-Day. In June 2019\, the company returned to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. They presented performances in both French and English at the Juno Beach Centre and La Salle de la Mer in Bernières sur Mer as well as other communities and venues in Normandy. \nIn December 2025\, Julia received the Governor General Meritorious Service Cross Award for her work on Jake’s Gift.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-6/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T220000
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Harp School Instructor's Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some beautiful harp playing at the 40th annual Harp School instructor concert featuring: Sharlene Wallace\, Tristan Le Govic and Sunita Staneslow!\nInstructors Info: https://support-imarts.com/events/2026harpschool \nWhere: The Sunset Theatre. Wells\, BC – Lhtako Dene Territory – Dakelh and Secwépemc traditional-use area \nWho: Sunita Staneslow\, Sharlene Wallace \, Tristan Le Govic \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 11th\, 2026. 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 7:30 PM \nHow Much: Pay what you can. Suggested minimum $10 \nGet your tickets here: https://islandmountainarts.tickit.ca/events/36058-instructors-concert-40th-annual-harp-school
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/40th-anniversary-harp-school-instructors-concert/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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SUMMARY:Kelsey Schmode in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Local singer-songwriter Kelsey Schmode returns to the Sunset for an evening of fecund fun\, fellowship\, and humorous folk.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kelsey-schmode-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T170000
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SUMMARY:Kimberley McGregor and the Brain Porter live music
DESCRIPTION:The Brain Porter:\nStrapped with an upright bass\, a 40-gallon suitcase on one foot\, a pile of antler bones on the other\, and enough FX pedals to kill a bear\, The Brain Porter conjures a sound that baffles anyone devoted to “tradition” — and frankly\, a few people who aren’t. The story starts at age nine with an upright bass that was nearly as tall as he was.\nFrom there he moved through jazz groups where he learned to listen harder than he played\, orchestras where discipline met reverence\, folk circles where a song’s only job was to tell the truth\, and rock bands where the truth got turned up to eleven. Each world left its fingerprints. None of them could fully contain him. Years working as a sound and lighting technician taught him how rooms hear\, how light moves bodies before brains can object\, and how to run cable in the dark without swearing too loudly. That hard-won expertise now powers a light show that isn’t bolted onto the performance — it is the performance\, co-conspirator to whatever chaos is unfolding onstage.\nThe instrument list raises eyebrows. Upright bass remains the anchor. Surrounding it: theremin\, harmonica\, guitar\, a homemade stompbox built from actual antler bones (the hardware store options were deemed insufficiently weird)\, and a suitcase that serves as percussion\, luggage\, and occasional conversation piece. It’s not a gimmick. It’s load-bearing infrastructure. Influences include Beck\, Tom Waits\, Ween\, Beefheart\, and Zappa — artists who collectively never once agreed to pick a lane. The songs reflect that lineage. Humor is treated with surgical seriousness. Serious subjects get enough salt to scorch the original flavor. \nThe Brain Porter occupies a singular frequency: strange enough to stop a conversation\, just barely accessible enough to start a new one. He could make Prine chuckle. He could make Primus headbang. Both Saturday-night festival crowds and intimate houseconcert audiences stumble into a musical void they didn’t know they were missing. \nKim MacGregor:\nA reformed bank manager\, Kimberley realized she was doing a successful job of living someone else’s life—and a poor job living her own. In 2013\, she launched her original songs into the world and took centre stage. \nShe has since released three full-length albums\, and was awarded Female Artist of the Year at both the 2015 and 2016 Edmonton Music Awards. In 2022\, she relocated to Vancouver Island\, residing in Qualicum Beach. \nShe lovingly crafts and passionately performs songs that will move your heart\, change your mind and stomp your feet. Weaving seamlessly between blues\, folk and rock\, her common threads are strength\, vulnerability and badassery\, always sizzling with soul.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kimberley-mcgregor-and-the-brain-porter-live-music/
LOCATION:SARRAS\, 2338 Bowman Cres\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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ORGANIZER;CN="SARRAS":MAILTO:sarrasinwells@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161650Z
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SUMMARY:Punjabi Wabi Sabi
DESCRIPTION:Bollywood meets Breaking Bad? \nWhat if Saddam Hussein had a love child with Britney Spears? \nBristling with hilarious storytelling\, Punjabi Wabi Sabi is an irreverant\, autobiographical and moving stand-up show by Tahina Awan: a middle-aged\, delinquent\, perverted\, first-generation Canadian Muslim woman born in small town BC in the ’70s. \nGrowing up GenX is hard – especially when you’re a Muslim girl\, and you don’t want anyone to know! Join us as we follow our ill-behaved and sexually repressed narrator as she journeys through life trying to reconcile her identity amidst racism\, self-rejection\, deep trauma and raging hormones. \nOh\, and the 1980s. \nPart stand-up and part theatre\, this is a one-woman show that gets into the nitty gritty of who we are versus who the world wants us to be. This is a story about how the human spirit rages against its cages\, how we are basically all the same with different packaging\, and how we are perhaps more perfect because we’re all fucked up.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/punjabi-wabi-sabi/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161544Z
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SUMMARY:Queenage Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Following up from her hit show\, LARRY\, award-winning comedy creator Candy Roberts presents the world premiere of QUEENAGE WASTELAND! \nWhat if they lied? What if being a crazy cat lady is AMAZING? Like a modern-day Carol Burnett on acid\, Candy Roberts spins hilarious misadventures of a Gen-X childhood survivor. From freeze\, fawn & flee\, to fuck-you\, an autobiographical comedy about the pursuit of becoming a dangerous old woman. \nWith storytelling\, stand-up and clown\, Candy Roberts flips the “crazy cat lady” stereotype on its head and turns it into something intentional\, desirable\, and a little feral. She delivers true stories of trauma-response patterns with humour\, relatability\, and a truthful absurdity. \nLet’s forget about aging out of expectations. What does radical acceptance feel like? \nThis presentation is recommended for adults. \n“Once she gets you laughing\, she will not fucking let up.”– Colin Thomas – Simply the Best of 2019
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/queenage-wasteland/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161650Z
CREATED:20260704T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161650Z
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SUMMARY:Punjabi Wabi Sabi
DESCRIPTION:Bollywood meets Breaking Bad? \nWhat if Saddam Hussein had a love child with Britney Spears? \nBristling with hilarious storytelling\, Punjabi Wabi Sabi is an irreverant\, autobiographical and moving stand-up show by Tahina Awan: a middle-aged\, delinquent\, perverted\, first-generation Canadian Muslim woman born in small town BC in the ’70s. \nGrowing up GenX is hard – especially when you’re a Muslim girl\, and you don’t want anyone to know! Join us as we follow our ill-behaved and sexually repressed narrator as she journeys through life trying to reconcile her identity amidst racism\, self-rejection\, deep trauma and raging hormones. \nOh\, and the 1980s. \nPart stand-up and part theatre\, this is a one-woman show that gets into the nitty gritty of who we are versus who the world wants us to be. This is a story about how the human spirit rages against its cages\, how we are basically all the same with different packaging\, and how we are perhaps more perfect because we’re all fucked up.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/punjabi-wabi-sabi/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161544Z
CREATED:20260704T160736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161544Z
UID:10004769-1786129200-1786132800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Queenage Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Following up from her hit show\, LARRY\, award-winning comedy creator Candy Roberts presents the world premiere of QUEENAGE WASTELAND! \nWhat if they lied? What if being a crazy cat lady is AMAZING? Like a modern-day Carol Burnett on acid\, Candy Roberts spins hilarious misadventures of a Gen-X childhood survivor. From freeze\, fawn & flee\, to fuck-you\, an autobiographical comedy about the pursuit of becoming a dangerous old woman. \nWith storytelling\, stand-up and clown\, Candy Roberts flips the “crazy cat lady” stereotype on its head and turns it into something intentional\, desirable\, and a little feral. She delivers true stories of trauma-response patterns with humour\, relatability\, and a truthful absurdity. \nLet’s forget about aging out of expectations. What does radical acceptance feel like? \nThis presentation is recommended for adults. \n“Once she gets you laughing\, she will not fucking let up.”– Colin Thomas – Simply the Best of 2019
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/queenage-wasteland/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161650Z
CREATED:20260704T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161650Z
UID:10005136-1786048200-1786051800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Punjabi Wabi Sabi
DESCRIPTION:Bollywood meets Breaking Bad? \nWhat if Saddam Hussein had a love child with Britney Spears? \nBristling with hilarious storytelling\, Punjabi Wabi Sabi is an irreverant\, autobiographical and moving stand-up show by Tahina Awan: a middle-aged\, delinquent\, perverted\, first-generation Canadian Muslim woman born in small town BC in the ’70s. \nGrowing up GenX is hard – especially when you’re a Muslim girl\, and you don’t want anyone to know! Join us as we follow our ill-behaved and sexually repressed narrator as she journeys through life trying to reconcile her identity amidst racism\, self-rejection\, deep trauma and raging hormones. \nOh\, and the 1980s. \nPart stand-up and part theatre\, this is a one-woman show that gets into the nitty gritty of who we are versus who the world wants us to be. This is a story about how the human spirit rages against its cages\, how we are basically all the same with different packaging\, and how we are perhaps more perfect because we’re all fucked up.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/punjabi-wabi-sabi/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260704T161544Z
CREATED:20260704T160736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161544Z
UID:10004768-1786042800-1786046400@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Queenage Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Following up from her hit show\, LARRY\, award-winning comedy creator Candy Roberts presents the world premiere of QUEENAGE WASTELAND! \nWhat if they lied? What if being a crazy cat lady is AMAZING? Like a modern-day Carol Burnett on acid\, Candy Roberts spins hilarious misadventures of a Gen-X childhood survivor. From freeze\, fawn & flee\, to fuck-you\, an autobiographical comedy about the pursuit of becoming a dangerous old woman. \nWith storytelling\, stand-up and clown\, Candy Roberts flips the “crazy cat lady” stereotype on its head and turns it into something intentional\, desirable\, and a little feral. She delivers true stories of trauma-response patterns with humour\, relatability\, and a truthful absurdity. \nLet’s forget about aging out of expectations. What does radical acceptance feel like? \nThis presentation is recommended for adults. \n“Once she gets you laughing\, she will not fucking let up.”– Colin Thomas – Simply the Best of 2019
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/queenage-wasteland/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T184124Z
CREATED:20260729T184124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Short Poetry Comics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About: Using found imagery and language as well as short writing and drawing exercises we will play with chance connections and see what meaning can be made at the intersection of word and image. Invitation to bring any text or imagery (on paper) you have to hand and might like to work with. No previous writing or drawing experience necessary. \nRefreshments and snacks will be available\, or bring your own dinner with you! Pay what you can with all proceeds going to the artist. Ages 14+⁠ \nAbout the Artist: Cathy Stonehouse is a poet\, writer\, teacher and visual artist who migrated as a young adult from the UK to Vancouver\, BC—the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations—where they still live. The author of a novel\, The Causes (Pedlar Press\, 2019)\, a collection of short fiction\, Something About the Animal (Biblioasis\, 2011) and two previous collections of poetry—Grace Shiver (Inanna Publications\, 2011) and The Words I Know (Press Gang\, 1994)\, Stonehouse also co-edited the ground-breaking anthology Double Lives: Writing and Motherhood (McGill-Queen’s University Press\, 2008)\, is a previous editor of EVENT magazine\, and currently teaches creative writing and interdisciplinary expressive arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.\nTheir most recent book\, Dream House (Nightwood Editions)\, a long poem\, is short listed for the 2024 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/short-poetry-comics-workshop/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260704T160516Z
CREATED:20260704T160516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T160516Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Weekend
DESCRIPTION:See tomorrow’s theatre and music luminaries\, today for our second annual showcase of talented emerging artists performing brand-new works.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/emerging-artist-weekend-2/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260704T160516Z
CREATED:20260704T160516Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Artist Weekend
DESCRIPTION:See tomorrow’s theatre and music luminaries\, today for our second annual showcase of talented emerging artists performing brand-new works.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/emerging-artist-weekend-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260424T183132Z
CREATED:20260424T183132Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Camp in the Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Sign up today to bring your family and friends to Jam Camp in the Mountains in beautiful Wells. Create music with us in the alpine meadows of our small community! Stay in your tent or RV\, or choose from many lodging options in Wells and Barkerville. \nCamp activities will be in the Wells School and outside during good weather. You can join us no matter your age or musical ability – beginner and experienced musicians are all welcome. There will be many workshop and lesson choices for you to enjoy. \nThis year\, Jam Camp in the Mountains is partnering with Island Mountain Arts\, an organization with almost 50 years of history. They are leaders in the arts community in BC who host the ArtsWells Festival\, arts workshops\, artist residencies\, and a public gallery\, and partner with organizations like the Jam Camp Society. Learn more about Island Mountain Arts here. \nJam Camp in the Mountains is \n1 hour from Quesnel\, \n2 hours from Prince George\, and \n10 minutes from Barkerville Historic Site. \nDates\nJam Camp will begin on Sunday\, July 26. Campers are invited to arrive in Wells late morning or early afternoon and be set up by 5 pm. Our first official camp activity is the Welcome Potluck that evening. \nOur final performance takes place on the evening of Thursday\, July 30\, and Jam Camp ends on Friday\, July 31. Friday is a free day for packing up camp\, saying goodbyes\, and taking your last stroll in the area before you go. \nThe full schedule of the week’s events will be sent out closer to the date\, and will be similarly structured to those of past camps. Morning activities will start around 9am. Activities include full group workshops\, small group lessons\, and songwriting/musical project groups. Days include a lunch & leisure break\, a dinner & leisure break\, and evening activities wrapping up around 9pm. \nRegistration Fees\nAll folks participating in Jam Camp aged 4 and up will pay a sliding scale registration fee of $200 to $500 CAD per person. \nJam Camp fees cover 4.5 days of workshops\, activities\, and instruction. \nFees do not cover food or accommodation. Groups must make their own arrangements for accommodation (see Accommodation section below) and are responsible for their own meals. Campers can make their own food or visit local restaurants. \nThe sliding scale allows campers to choose the payment that suits their family or group best. If you are able to pay more than the base fee per person\, that will help keep camp affordable for everyone. \nNotes: \nE-transfer is the simplest way to pay for your registration. \nIf you pay via PayPal\, PayPal will charge a fee of approximately 3% of your total registration & camping fees. \nYou may also choose to help subsidize registration for a low-income attendee\, or to support the non-profit Jam Camp Society.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jam-camp-in-the-mountains/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T160310Z
CREATED:20260704T160310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T160310Z
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SUMMARY:Cabaret!
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our 20th year of home-grown sketch comedy\, enthralling music\, and exuberant silliness.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/cabaret-3/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T213000
DTSTAMP:20260704T155836Z
CREATED:20260704T155836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T155836Z
UID:10004762-1783713600-1783719000@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Good Question in Concert
DESCRIPTION:What’s this band all about? Good Question! We are a collective of Burns Lake-based musicians who come together to cover the classics & rock the house! A cover band who even covers songs by The Band\, all in the kay of life. \nGood Question hails from Burns Lake\, brimming with an intoxicating mix of seasoned musicians and newer professionals. Featuring the piano stylings and dulcet tones of Barkerville local Caleb Oman. \nBOB MILLS • GARTH SCHIENBEIN • STEVEN LITTLE • CALEB OMAN • TYREE PARKIN • DAVE HUTTON • MARK PRICE AND MORE!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/good-question-in-concert/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260704T155622Z
CREATED:20260704T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T155622Z
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SUMMARY:The Blue Taffeta Party Dress and Other Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Blue Tafetta Party Dress on July 2nd\, 3rd and 4th @ 8PM.\nRunning Time: 70 Minutes\, 2 Acts (each act is 35 to 40 minutes) One 15 minute intermission. \n“This play packs a queer historical punch while still maintaining humour and wit. An eloquent one-person drama that keeps you wondering what’s around each theatrical corner.” – James Chamberlain\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Founding Member of GALE (Gay & Lesbian Educators) \nOn July 2\, 3 and 4\, 2026 the Sunset Theatre in Wells is proud to present a very personal coming of age story created by a Quesnel born writer\, performer and retired teacher/principal. \nThe Blue Taffeta Party Dress & Other Stories is a solo performance written and performed by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle\, and tells the story of one man’s coming of age journey from childhood to his life as the principal of the high school he graduated from. \nABOUT THE PLAY \nSet in a small northern town in the 1970s\, this is more than a coming out story. It’s a raw\, honest\, and often wry journey through the psyche\, the politics\, and the pressures of a time that had little room for difference. Playwright and Performer\, Dennis Hawkins-Bogle shares\, “As a gay kid growing up in an era of silence and shame\, my voice was misrepresented\, undermined\, even sensationalized by the dominant culture. Now\, I’m setting the story straight — through moments of resilience\, humour\, heartbreak\, and hope. This is a story about choosing authenticity over fear\, joy over judgment\, and community over isolation. It’s not just about coming out. It’s about coming into a life fully lived.” \nDirected by Campbell River resident\, Heather Gordon Murphy\, Dennis’ play is a collection of autobiographical stories about coming of age in an era of silence and shame. \nThe Blue Taffeta Dress & Other Stories will be presented at the Sunset Theatre in Wells for three nights: Thursday\, July 2nd through to Saturday\, July 4th. The play runs 70 minutes in 2 Acts with one 15 minute intermission. This show contains mature content is suited for an audience over the age of 16 years old. \nAbout the Playwright / Performer \nDennis Hawkins-Bogle (last at the Sunset in 2024\, with Where is Grise Fiord?)\, returns with a collection of autobiographical stories about growing up gay in small-town northern BC. \nBUY TICKETS HERE TODAY! \n(Online Tickets are available until 6PM on the night of the show. All remaining tickets will be sold at the Door at 7:30PM)
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-blue-taffeta-party-dress-and-other-stories/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTSTAMP:20260515T030714Z
CREATED:20260515T030714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T030714Z
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SUMMARY:Artswells Festival of All Things Art 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the soft tendrils of spring begin to arrive in Wells\, so too does your first peek at our 2026 line up!\n\nWe’re so excited to share more of the incredible work of this year’s poster artist\, Lindsay Kay! For those of you who know Lindsay’s work\, you’ll perhaps recognize her reverence for the wildflowers that call this place home.\n\n\n\nWe adore this hand-painted\, vibrant ode to all that is natural and magical in the human and non-human world!\\n\n\n\nArtsWells runs June 26 – 28th. Join us in Wells\, BC\, on the Territory of the Lhtako Dene Nation\, Dakelh and Secwépemc Traditional Use Area\n\n\n\nGet to know the line-up by visiting www.artswells.com and get your tickets today!\n\n\n\nThe ArtsWells Festival is supported by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/artswells-festival-of-all-things-art-2026/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T173221Z
CREATED:20260522T173221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T173221Z
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SUMMARY:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life
DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life isn’t just a show\, it’s a cause. A heartfelt passion project that began as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn\, it has been his mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. Through donations\, including 100% of all artist fees\, the show has raised over $1.3 Million Dollars (CAD) as of March 2026 for various charities including cancer organizations\, music programs\, community groups and artist funding and development. \nThe show has sold out runs across Canada\, Off-Broadway in New York City\, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland 3 years in a row. It has toured internationally including Canada\, the US\, England\, Scotland and Australia. \nKeith shares his exceptional true story of leaving the world of corporate board rooms behind to follow his long-delayed passion—playing the banjo! When faced with a deadly cancer battle\, his musical pursuit took him on a journey that became the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling\, heartfelt humor and music\, Keith’s story is an uplifting tale of challenge\, triumph\, and the the healing power of the arts and music. \nTHE SHOW\nEveryone has a story.  Your stories matter. \nKeith Alessi had a story. \nHe was neither an actor nor a musician\, and his journey to the stage was a highly improbable one. But this show is a reflection of the power and purpose our stories can have when we share them with the world in an authentic and honest way. \nThe grassroots sound of the banjo lures you in and brings you back to a simpler time in life\, as Keith takes you on the journey of his unique personal story about how music was the catalyst to ultimately saving his life. \nA heartwarming\, true story of transformation\, this show is like a homecoming\, and has captivated audiences internationally. \nEveryone has a story. \nWhat’s yours? \nDIRECTOR’S NOTE\nFROM ERIKA CONWAY \nKeith’s story is as important as it is compelling and a meaningful lesson for all of us. \nOur stories change us\, challenge us\, and define us.  There is healing in speaking out the truth.  Life can throw us obstacles but\, if we choose to look at it through a different lens\, they can be the gifts to steer us back to ourselves and our souls. \nThis has been the heartbeat of the show and the magic I have attempted to capture and draw out in the sharing of his personal story. \nKeith is an entertaining and dynamic storyteller but it’s his bravery\, authenticity and vulnerability on stage that holds the real power to this piece. We have purposefully constructed it in a way that allows him to engage you in the journey\, disarm you with music and humor and then pull at your heartstrings. \nIt has been an absolute privilege to be a part of bringing this incredible story to the stage and it is my hope that it will cause you to reflect on your own journey\, wake you up to listen to that nudge inside of you and unlock the passions that have been tucked away. \n\nKeith Alessi – Writer/ Performer\nBefore taking to the stage\, Keith was well known as a successful public company CEO\, having run companies in both Canada and the United States.  He has been a college professor\, entrepreneur and has served on numerous corporate and charitable Boards of Directors. \nA dual Canadian/US citizen\, Keith lives in Meadows of Dan\, Virginia. He is a certified public accountant and received his MBA from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. \nKeith has been touring the show internationally since 2018 across the United States\, Canada\, the United Kingdom and Scotland. \nHere is his LinkedIn Page to find out what he did before taking to the stage! \n\nErika Conway – Director/ Producer/ Dramaturg\nErika Conway is a Canadian actress\, writer\, director\, and creative collaborator with over 35 years in the performing arts across theatre\, film\, and television. Her passion lies in working with people to unlock their innate creativity\, personal stories\, and authentic voice.Her work is grounded in a belief in the healing power of storytelling\, community connection\, and art that gives back. \nErika is the director and producer of the internationally touring solo show Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life\, which has toured across Canada\, the United States\, the UK\, and Australia. She has been privileged to collaborate on the show since its conception in 2018\, and it remains one of the highlights of her career. \nWhen not touring\, Erika develops workshops and creative programs supporting others in finding their voice\, reclaiming creativity\, and coming home to themselves through story. \nVisit Erika’s website to connect with her for more information.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/tomatoes-tried-to-kill-me-but-banjos-saved-my-life-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T173006Z
CREATED:20260522T172938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T173006Z
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SUMMARY:Rae Spoon in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Rae Spoon is a musician\, producer\, and author. They have released thirteen solo albums spanning folk\, country\, indie rock\, and electronic genres and published three books (Arsenal Pulp Press). Rae has been nominated for two Polaris Prizes\, a Lambda Literary Award\, and a Western Canadian Music Award. They have toured internationally (Canada\, Europe\, the USA\, Australia\, China\, Japan\, Korea). \nRae is a non-binary\, trans artist who lives with multiple disabilities. Their newest album\, Assigned Country Singer At Birth (2026)\, marks their return to country music. The album is equally subversive and relatable\, a testament to the fact that country music is as expansive as the people who are connected to it. Songs about trans folks\, harm reduction\, Disability\, inclusion\, religious trauma\, solidarity and opposing colonial land occupation may seem antithetical to traditional country\, but they are as much a part of Spoon’s experiences as love songs\, trucks and beer.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/rae-spoon/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260602T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop with Rae Spoon
DESCRIPTION:Art practices based in grass roots community building\, access creation and sustainability for under-represented artists. w/ Rae Spoon.\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nLocation: IMA Public Gallery – The Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery is partially accessible\, as the venue includes a level entrance or ramp access to enter but lacks an accessible washroom. \nThis workshop for under-represented* artists from any medium who want to talk about: \n\nCreating sustainable\, connection-focused art practices.\nExpanding their artistic outreach to new cities\, countries and/or communities.\nSetting goals and creating work while collaborating with and supporting other under-represented artists.\nFostering supportive artistic relationships and arts scenes.\nFunding art projects from diverse sources.\n\nRae will share some of their artistic history/dreams for the future and lead a generative discussion that highlights information the participants are most interested in.\nFor more details and to register\, visit
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/community-workshop-with-rae-spoon/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Free,Wells
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