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SUMMARY:Madeline Tasquin
DESCRIPTION:A 1-human musical cabaret of piano\, ukulele\, guitar\, synth and voice\, with occasional help from the others in the room (that’s you). \nMadeline explores everything from social media to time travel to love to spiritual illness to addiction to ecology to gold mining\, delivering it all with humour\, vulnerability\, musical eclecticism & a seasoned stage presence that will disarm even the stiffest show-goer. \n“A creative tour-de-force.”\n–San Francisco Chronicle Datebook
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/madeline-tasquin/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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SUMMARY:Madeline Tasquin
DESCRIPTION:A 1-human musical cabaret of piano\, ukulele\, guitar\, synth and voice\, with occasional help from the others in the room (that’s you). \nMadeline explores everything from social media to time travel to love to spiritual illness to addiction to ecology to gold mining\, delivering it all with humour\, vulnerability\, musical eclecticism & a seasoned stage presence that will disarm even the stiffest show-goer. \n“A creative tour-de-force.”\n–San Francisco Chronicle Datebook
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/madeline-tasquin/2023-08-04/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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SUMMARY:SpeakEasy Sunset Cabaret!
DESCRIPTION:We kick off our 2nd Annual SpeakEasy Festival with our always popular Sunset Cabaret. An evening of song and sketch comedy\, all written and performed by local actors and musicians\, and visiting artists for the SpeakEasy Festival. \nShowtime starts at 8PM – 2 acts @ 45 minutes each then we end the evening with a late night SpeakEasy Party….but don’t tell anyone…..shhhhh Speak….easy…… \n 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/speakeasy-sunset-cabaret/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T220000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:We mark the Labour Day Weekend with our always popular Sunset Cabaret; an evening of music\, song and sketch comedy\, all written and performed by local actors and musicians\, and poets. \nShowtime starts at 8PM – 2 acts @ 45 minutes each. \nPlease note that the Content is usually adult in nature\, especially in the 2nd act. PG for sure. \n 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sunset-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
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SUMMARY:Painting on Assemblage with Stefanie Denz
DESCRIPTION:Location: Wells-Barkerville School\, Outdoors if fair-weather\, 2nd-floor studios if foul weather. \nCost: $90.00 + GST Early Bird to July 8th\, $120.00 + GST Regular\nScholarships and Discounts for IMA members are available. \nJoin as a team of two – save 20%! – Please put the second person’s name in the additional details box on the pop-up form! \nUsing found materials (wood\, metal\, plastic\, and other bits and bobs) workshop participants will work together to make a semi 3D surface for a unique painting experience. Workshop facilitator Stefanie Denz will support each student at their level\, and guide them to new artistic possibilities on their creative path! \nStudents will receive in-session support to develop their ideas as they bring them to a two-dimensional surface. Process and techniques are also discussed\, individually and in group critiques. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring their desired painting materials and brushes. IMA will have a selection of paints and brushes of varying integrity on hand for communal use\, as well as found materials\, drills\, and hardware for assembling. \nRegister now: https://support-imarts.com/tickets-registration/painting-on-assemblage?fbclid=IwAR3ERU5GPqcb5gL48TwuIvbxCkjMQtKr0axrHYt_dYRQazVOdIIUdQQQnSg
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/painting-on-assemblage-with-stefanie-denz/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182047Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th – 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition\, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. \nIn Luminosity\, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together\, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together\, the works unveil the artists’ vivid hues and abstract elements\, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.\nDuring the run of the exhibition\, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’\, contributing their own drawings\, impressions\, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. \nOver the course of the exhibition\, this community-made artwork will evolve\, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer\, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition. \nLINDA DAYAN FRIMER:\nBorn and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area\, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings\, particularly trees\, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic\, lively forests. Her newest book\, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity\, posits that as the artists of our own stories\, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists\, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future\, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new\, creative and unifying into existence. \nISAAC FORSLAND:\nForsland explores the creative process itself\, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result\, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life. \nIMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia\, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest\, for keeping our gallery free to attend.\nIMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations\, on which Luminosity will be presented\, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luminosity-gallery-exhibition/2023-07-15/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T210000
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SUMMARY:Sawney's Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Sawney’s Legacy tells the story of James Anderson\, the first published poet of note in British Columbia. \nThis play is written and performed by Brendan Bailey with Direction by Dirk Van Stralen. It was developed in part through The Sunset Theatre’s annual Exploration Series\, and will be presented once a month this summer on June 30th\, July 14th and August 25th. \nAbout the Poet: James Anderson was the first published poet of note in British Columbia. His Sawney’s Letters and Cariboo Rhymes has been of tremendous historical relevance and is quoted regularly in publications regarding the Cariboo Gold Rush. Born in 1835\, raised and educated in Scotland at the prestigious Dollar Academy\, and one of fifteen children\, he became lord for the Anderson family estate. While resident along Williams Creek during the Cariboo Gold Rush\, he was involved as an owner\, investor\, and labourer in a number of mining pursuits\, but was also heavily involved in many community and social endeavours and was notably respected and well-liked\, particularly for his legal aptitude\, commentative verse\, and singing voice. \nCONTENT WARNING: Sawney’s Legacy is a period piece and explores privileged views of the nineteenth century Caucasian society\, as well as addressing adult themes around family trauma and bias. \nSawney’s Legacy runs approximately 60 minutes in length. \nPlaywright/Researcher/Performer: Brendan Bailey \nProduction Manager/Stage Manager/Lighting Design: Emily Lindstrom \nDirector and Poster Design: Dirk Van Stralen \nResearch and Historical Consultant: Richard Thomas Wright \nIndigenous Consultants: Cheryl Chapman and Mike Retasket \nChinese Consultant: Dr. Ying-Ying Chen \nTheology Consultants: David and Michelle Lieffertz \nCariboo Lodge #4 Consultant: Neil Vant \nNoble Players Logo (design\, image\, and intellectual property): Caitlin Bailey \nCover and Poster Image: Emily Lindstrom \nCostume Advisors and Wardrobe Support: Michelle Lieffertz and Patti Bailey \nHISTORICAL NOTES: The historic dates and events are (or are as close of an educated assumption to) documented\, sourced\, and cited fact. In writing this play\, the playwright has worked within the given historical circumstances and drawn from historic publications to breathe life to fact. \nNoble Players Theatrics is a Canadian production company focused on sharing stories connected to our historic gold rushes. Noble refers to the properties of gold which we feel serve as an effective metaphor for artistic integrity and entertainment value. \nContact: nobleplayerstheatrics@gmail.com
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sawneys-legacy/2023-07-14/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T180000
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th – 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition\, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. \nIn Luminosity\, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together\, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together\, the works unveil the artists’ vivid hues and abstract elements\, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.\nDuring the run of the exhibition\, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’\, contributing their own drawings\, impressions\, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. \nOver the course of the exhibition\, this community-made artwork will evolve\, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer\, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition. \nLINDA DAYAN FRIMER:\nBorn and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area\, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings\, particularly trees\, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic\, lively forests. Her newest book\, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity\, posits that as the artists of our own stories\, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists\, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future\, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new\, creative and unifying into existence. \nISAAC FORSLAND:\nForsland explores the creative process itself\, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result\, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life. \nIMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia\, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest\, for keeping our gallery free to attend.\nIMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations\, on which Luminosity will be presented\, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luminosity-gallery-exhibition/2023-07-14/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/luminosity.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230708T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182047Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th – 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition\, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. \nIn Luminosity\, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together\, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together\, the works unveil the artists’ vivid hues and abstract elements\, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.\nDuring the run of the exhibition\, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’\, contributing their own drawings\, impressions\, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. \nOver the course of the exhibition\, this community-made artwork will evolve\, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer\, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition. \nLINDA DAYAN FRIMER:\nBorn and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area\, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings\, particularly trees\, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic\, lively forests. Her newest book\, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity\, posits that as the artists of our own stories\, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists\, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future\, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new\, creative and unifying into existence. \nISAAC FORSLAND:\nForsland explores the creative process itself\, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result\, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life. \nIMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia\, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest\, for keeping our gallery free to attend.\nIMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations\, on which Luminosity will be presented\, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luminosity-gallery-exhibition/2023-07-13/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182047Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th – 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition\, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. \nIn Luminosity\, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together\, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together\, the works unveil the artists’ vivid hues and abstract elements\, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.\nDuring the run of the exhibition\, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’\, contributing their own drawings\, impressions\, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. \nOver the course of the exhibition\, this community-made artwork will evolve\, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer\, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition. \nLINDA DAYAN FRIMER:\nBorn and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area\, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings\, particularly trees\, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic\, lively forests. Her newest book\, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity\, posits that as the artists of our own stories\, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists\, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future\, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new\, creative and unifying into existence. \nISAAC FORSLAND:\nForsland explores the creative process itself\, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result\, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life. \nIMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia\, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest\, for keeping our gallery free to attend.\nIMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations\, on which Luminosity will be presented\, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luminosity-gallery-exhibition/2023-07-12/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230628T144143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T181926Z
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SUMMARY:Corwin Fox & Naomi Shore
DESCRIPTION:July 10 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!\nThe first in a series of amazing summer concerts\, SARRAS IN WELLS presents two favourite musicians of Wellsians\, Corwin Fox and Naomi Shore. More info to follow!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/corwin-fox-naomi-shore/
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:20230709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230708T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182047Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th – 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition\, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. \nIn Luminosity\, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together\, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together\, the works unveil the artists’ vivid hues and abstract elements\, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.\nDuring the run of the exhibition\, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’\, contributing their own drawings\, impressions\, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. \nOver the course of the exhibition\, this community-made artwork will evolve\, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer\, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition. \nLINDA DAYAN FRIMER:\nBorn and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area\, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings\, particularly trees\, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic\, lively forests. Her newest book\, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity\, posits that as the artists of our own stories\, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists\, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future\, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new\, creative and unifying into existence. \nISAAC FORSLAND:\nForsland explores the creative process itself\, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result\, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life. \nIMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia\, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest\, for keeping our gallery free to attend.\nIMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations\, on which Luminosity will be presented\, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luminosity-gallery-exhibition/2023-07-09/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/luminosity.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230708T175451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T175451Z
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SUMMARY:TOAP Artist Residency Open House Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone! This week has been flying by fast\, especially for the Toni Onley Artists’ Project participants.\nThey have been working hard and creating a lot of neat things!\nCome to the Wells-Barkerville School second floor Saturday\, July 8th at 7:00 pm\, to check out what they got up to during their TOAP residency. Goodies from morselsmoveablefeast!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/toap-artist-residency-open-house-showcase/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/toap-open-house.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182047Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th – 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition\, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. \nIn Luminosity\, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac Forsland are showcased together\, exploring the interaction between painted pieces and projections. Together\, the works unveil the artists’ vivid hues and abstract elements\, highlighting the role creativity has in the relationship between humanity and nature.\nDuring the run of the exhibition\, the public is invited to participate in the creative process of ‘Direct Animation’\, contributing their own drawings\, impressions\, and linework onto a clear strip of film as they explore the gallery. \nOver the course of the exhibition\, this community-made artwork will evolve\, culminating in a late afternoon tea + talk that will feature a book reading of Luminous with Frimer\, followed by a film screening to conclude the exhibition. \nLINDA DAYAN FRIMER:\nBorn and raised in the forests of the Wells-Barkerville area\, Frimer finds inspiration in local surroundings\, particularly trees\, transcending the confines of the natural world and giving rise to dynamic\, lively forests. Her newest book\, Luminous: An Artist’s Story as a Guide to Radical Creativity\, posits that as the artists of our own stories\, we actively cultivate our imagination and our experiences of colour and form. Through knowledge of past artists\, who were able to see more in the darkness of their times while visualizing the future\, Frimer encourages us to be inspired to bring something new\, creative and unifying into existence. \nISAAC FORSLAND:\nForsland explores the creative process itself\, with a strong emphasis on the time and effort invested behind the scenes of film production. While recognizing the importance of the final result\, the focus in this show primarily rests on understanding the intricate journey of bringing a piece of film to life. \nIMA acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British Columbia\, as well as the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest\, for keeping our gallery free to attend.\nIMA acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Secwépemc and Dakelh Nations\, on which Luminosity will be presented\, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luminosity-gallery-exhibition/2023-07-08/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
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SUMMARY:Drawing with TOAP mentor Ed Pien
DESCRIPTION:At Western University as well as York University\, Ed focussed on drawing\, painting\, and printmaking (lithography\, in particular). Over the years\, he also embraced installation as a strategy to create immersive environments that physically engage the viewers. \nToni Only Artists Project mentor Ed Pien has a drawing class on July 4th at 7:00 pm\, open to the public. Come learn\, draw\, and have a fun evening filled with art! \nLearn more about Ed Pien here.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/drawing-with-toap-mentor-ed-pien/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230628T152207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T152229Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Ed Pien
DESCRIPTION:Introducing another one of our mentors for this year’s Toni Only Artists Projects; Ed Pien. \nAt Western University as well as York University\, Ed focused on drawing\, painting\, and printmaking (lithography\, in particular). Over the years\, he also embraced installation as a strategy to create immersive environments that physically engage the viewers. \nTo learn more about Ed and his practice of art\, come check out his artist talk on Monday\, July 3rd at 7:00 pm in the IMA Gallery. \nEd’s work is made possible through support from the Canada Council for the Arts. ⁠
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/artist-talk-with-ed-pien/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230628T144653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T144653Z
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SUMMARY:The EBBS in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Ebbs are in the house! Join us for a toe tapping evening of great music that covers all the bases; Folk\, rock\, soul\, bluegrass\, and traditional fiddle music. \nTickets can be purchased online:\nwww.sunset-theatre.com/tickets\nAdults 18 and over: $20\nSunset Theatre Members: $18\nTeens/Kids: $10
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-ebbs-in-concert/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230628T151903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T151903Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Johannes Zits
DESCRIPTION:Approaching fast is the 2023 Toni Only Artists Project here at Island Mountain Arts! \nIntroducing one of our mentors for this year’s TOAP\, Johannes Zits. \nAt York University\, Johannes focused on painting\, drawing\, and photography which included collage. Since that time\, his practice has expanded to include video and performance. \nTo learn more about Zits and his practice of art\, come check out his artist talk on Sunday\, July 2nd at 7:00 pm in the IMA Gallery!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/artist-talk-with-johannes-zits/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230711
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230620T150031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T150031Z
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SUMMARY:The Toni Onley Artist's Project w/ Ed Pien and Johannes Zits
DESCRIPTION:The Toni Onley Artist’s Project ⁠\nResidency for professional and emerging visual artists⁠\nDates: July 1st – 9th\, 2023\nLocation: Secwépemc and Dakelh Territory\, Wells\, BC\nCost: $605+gst – Accommodations\, Travel and Meals not included – Scholarships and Bursaries available\n⁠\nTOAP returns to Wells – Secwépemc and Dakelh Territory – this summer\, with mentors Ed Pien and Johannes Zits! ⁠\n⁠\nThe first TOAP was held over 20 years ago with distinguished Canadian artist Norman Yates (1923-2014)\, and has grown to become an impactful visual artist development program for those who have taken part in it. From July 1st – 9th\, participating artists work in the IMA studios under the mentorship of senior artists. It is an intensive studio experience\, valuable for those looking for less structured time for set activities and more space to develop their own work. ⁠\nMore info on the mentors here:\nwww.imarts.com/about-toap\nApply here: https://airtable.com/shrWMYDhzHZukOds3\nMore info on scholarships and bursaries here: www.imarts.com/scholarships-bursaries\n⁠\nQuestions about the application process? Please send us an email at toap@imarts.com.⁠\n⁠\nJohannes and Ed’s work is made possible through support from the Canada Council for the Arts. ⁠
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-toni-onley-artists-project-w-ed-pien-and-johannes-zits/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230628T145044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T145044Z
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SUMMARY:Sawney's Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Sawney’s Legacy tells the story of James Anderson\, the first published poet of note in British Columbia. \nThis play is written and performed by Brendan Bailey with Direction by Dirk Van Stralen. It was developed in part through The Sunset Theatre’s annual Exploration Series\, and will be presented once a month this summer on June 30th\, July 14th and August 25th. \nAbout the Poet: James Anderson was the first published poet of note in British Columbia. His Sawney’s Letters and Cariboo Rhymes has been of tremendous historical relevance and is quoted regularly in publications regarding the Cariboo Gold Rush. Born in 1835\, raised and educated in Scotland at the prestigious Dollar Academy\, and one of fifteen children\, he became lord for the Anderson family estate. While resident along Williams Creek during the Cariboo Gold Rush\, he was involved as an owner\, investor\, and labourer in a number of mining pursuits\, but was also heavily involved in many community and social endeavours and was notably respected and well-liked\, particularly for his legal aptitude\, commentative verse\, and singing voice. \nCONTENT WARNING: Sawney’s Legacy is a period piece and explores privileged views of the nineteenth century Caucasian society\, as well as addressing adult themes around family trauma and bias. \nSawney’s Legacy runs approximately 60 minutes in length. \nPlaywright/Researcher/Performer: Brendan Bailey \nProduction Manager/Stage Manager/Lighting Design: Emily Lindstrom \nDirector and Poster Design: Dirk Van Stralen \nResearch and Historical Consultant: Richard Thomas Wright \nIndigenous Consultants: Cheryl Chapman and Mike Retasket \nChinese Consultant: Dr. Ying-Ying Chen \nTheology Consultants: David and Michelle Lieffertz \nCariboo Lodge #4 Consultant: Neil Vant \nNoble Players Logo (design\, image\, and intellectual property): Caitlin Bailey \nCover and Poster Image: Emily Lindstrom \nCostume Advisors and Wardrobe Support: Michelle Lieffertz and Patti Bailey \nHISTORICAL NOTES: The historic dates and events are (or are as close of an educated assumption to) documented\, sourced\, and cited fact. In writing this play\, the playwright has worked within the given historical circumstances and drawn from historic publications to breathe life to fact. \nNoble Players Theatrics is a Canadian production company focused on sharing stories connected to our historic gold rushes. Noble refers to the properties of gold which we feel serve as an effective metaphor for artistic integrity and entertainment value. \nContact: nobleplayerstheatrics@gmail.com
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sawneys-legacy/2023-06-30/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230526T155627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T155627Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening: Face-To-Face
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Opening tomorrow May 26th @ 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm \nTwo deeply distinct series of portraits that demand a double-take. Troy Lindstrom and Samantha Wigglesworth’s joint exhibition opens at 7:00 PM – have some snacks and beverages with us\, and hear a bit from the two artists. ⁠ \nIn Face-to-face\, the work of Northern BC Artists Troy Lindstrom and Samantha Wigglesworth are exhibited together\, exploring the fine lines of first impressions and preconceived notions. \nAnyone can walk through this show and assume each person’s gender and sexuality based on the representation of the portraits. The question is\, would you be right in your assumptions and the labels you assign to them? How would you know? \nID: From left to right:\nTroy Lindstrom\, #NotSoulless\, Digital illustration\, 2021\nSamantha Wigglesworth\, AMBIGUOUS\, Acrylic on canvas with 3D elements\, 24 x 36 in\, 2021\nFace-To-Face\nTroy Lindstrom\nSamantha Wigglesworth
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/gallery-opening-face-to-face/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230125T053252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T054009Z
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SUMMARY:Unlock Your Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Is your family story locked in your accumulated documents and trees? Does your family ask for the stories? Then it’s time to pull it all together and publish that story! Participants engage in 14 hours of workshops and discussion facilitated by Brenda L Smith and Andrea Lister. \nTopics include: identifying the audience; choosing the right format; reviewing research\, putting words on the page; editing; legal necessities\, and assignments to get started. Working with their own materials\, and supporting each other\, participants discover how to move from gathering information to creating a publishable product. Participants will set goals for their research\, organize and evaluate their data\, and unlock their family story. \nIMA’s operational work is made possible through support from the Province of British Columbia\, The BC Arts Council\, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/unlock-your-family-story/2023-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230517T200512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T200512Z
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SUMMARY:filling in the cracks: a somatic creation workshop with amanda preston
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will move through a method of creating art in a consciously somatic way.\nA space to place some of your thoughts.\nA drop off for the itchy bits left in the back of your mind\, waiting to come out.\nThis art practice is rooted in connecting the loose thoughts floating around in your mind’s view while taking pressure away from creating with a destination in mind.\nThis workshop is pay-what-you-can and all ages are welcome. We will have paper and writing implements\, but if you have a sketchbook you like to use\, it would be most welcome!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/filling-in-the-cracks-a-somatic-creation-workshop-with-amanda-preston/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230125T053252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T054009Z
UID:10000746-1683950400-1684036799@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Unlock Your Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Is your family story locked in your accumulated documents and trees? Does your family ask for the stories? Then it’s time to pull it all together and publish that story! Participants engage in 14 hours of workshops and discussion facilitated by Brenda L Smith and Andrea Lister. \nTopics include: identifying the audience; choosing the right format; reviewing research\, putting words on the page; editing; legal necessities\, and assignments to get started. Working with their own materials\, and supporting each other\, participants discover how to move from gathering information to creating a publishable product. Participants will set goals for their research\, organize and evaluate their data\, and unlock their family story. \nIMA’s operational work is made possible through support from the Province of British Columbia\, The BC Arts Council\, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/unlock-your-family-story/2023-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230125T053252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T054009Z
UID:10000745-1683345600-1683431999@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Unlock Your Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Is your family story locked in your accumulated documents and trees? Does your family ask for the stories? Then it’s time to pull it all together and publish that story! Participants engage in 14 hours of workshops and discussion facilitated by Brenda L Smith and Andrea Lister. \nTopics include: identifying the audience; choosing the right format; reviewing research\, putting words on the page; editing; legal necessities\, and assignments to get started. Working with their own materials\, and supporting each other\, participants discover how to move from gathering information to creating a publishable product. Participants will set goals for their research\, organize and evaluate their data\, and unlock their family story. \nIMA’s operational work is made possible through support from the Province of British Columbia\, The BC Arts Council\, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/unlock-your-family-story/2023-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230125T053252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T054009Z
UID:10000744-1682740800-1682827199@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Unlock Your Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Is your family story locked in your accumulated documents and trees? Does your family ask for the stories? Then it’s time to pull it all together and publish that story! Participants engage in 14 hours of workshops and discussion facilitated by Brenda L Smith and Andrea Lister. \nTopics include: identifying the audience; choosing the right format; reviewing research\, putting words on the page; editing; legal necessities\, and assignments to get started. Working with their own materials\, and supporting each other\, participants discover how to move from gathering information to creating a publishable product. Participants will set goals for their research\, organize and evaluate their data\, and unlock their family story. \nIMA’s operational work is made possible through support from the Province of British Columbia\, The BC Arts Council\, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/unlock-your-family-story/2023-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Family-Story.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230418T174505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T174505Z
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SUMMARY:IMA | Annual General meeting
DESCRIPTION:Island Mountain Arts (IMA) will be hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday April 25th at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be hosted via Zoom and will feature a Special Resolution to update our organization’s Bylaws in accordance with the timeline as set out in The Societies Amendment Act\, 2021. \nOur mission: Island Mountain Arts (IMA) serves artists\, builds community\, and stimulates and enhances artistic\, cultural and economic development. We foster connection and expression through workshops\, residencies\, seminars\, exhibitions and performance. \nOur vision: An art-full life is possible. \nWith ongoing infrastructure projects\, growth of year-round and place-based programming\, ongoing youth programming and the ArtsWells festival returning\, we are looking to fill 3 to 5 board vacancies this AGM. \nWe welcome applications from folks who identify with our organization’s vision and mission\, and are willing to work with us to shape IMA’s future! \nSkills we are looking for: \n\nexperience with\, or an interest in\, non-profit finance\na teacher\, parent or primary caregiver of a young person\, able to offer a perspective on programming and youth policy (we would also interested in having a youth representative on the board/our committees)\na background in human resources\na background in facilities maintenance and management\n\nDirectors must be members of IMA – you can activate or renew your membership here -> https://support-imarts.com/checkout/donate…\nBoard terms are 2 years in length\, with active committees and monthly meetings that equate to a commitment of about 10 hours per month.\nBoard Members are expected to attend 75% of board meetings. \nIf you are interested in becoming involved with IMA in this capacity\, feel free to get in touch with Executive/Artistic Director Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com) for more information. We would be delighted to add your name and a bit of information about you to our AGM agenda in advance and also welcome nominations from the floor during the meeting!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/ima-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230125T053252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T054009Z
UID:10000743-1682136000-1682222399@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Unlock Your Family Story
DESCRIPTION:Is your family story locked in your accumulated documents and trees? Does your family ask for the stories? Then it’s time to pull it all together and publish that story! Participants engage in 14 hours of workshops and discussion facilitated by Brenda L Smith and Andrea Lister. \nTopics include: identifying the audience; choosing the right format; reviewing research\, putting words on the page; editing; legal necessities\, and assignments to get started. Working with their own materials\, and supporting each other\, participants discover how to move from gathering information to creating a publishable product. Participants will set goals for their research\, organize and evaluate their data\, and unlock their family story. \nIMA’s operational work is made possible through support from the Province of British Columbia\, The BC Arts Council\, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/unlock-your-family-story/2023-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230418T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T173537Z
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SUMMARY:no art to see here: Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 20th\, 2023 – Sunday May 21st\, 2023\nExhibition Opening: April 20th at 7:00 PM \nGallery Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nThursday – Sunday\, or by appointment \n“Art fills the cracks of meaning that tangible things leave behind.”\nAs a child\, Amanda Preston’s sketchbook went everywhere with her. Where words weren’t appropriate\, art was. Conversations between the adults around her became colours\, and her means of connection were often her drawings: her way of quietly saying “I see you.”\nWhere colour palate bonds her work together\, the pieces explore disconnect to others and to self\, as well as the expectations of being: Being alive\, being oneself\, being surrounded by one another\, being alone in a world that is both kind and unkind. \nThough words convey a lot of meaning\, language is limited and meaning is steadily diminished through ambitionless buzz-words that can’t always articulate one’s feelings. As one might reach for metaphors and similes to be the grout that secures honest feeling\, Preston reaches for art to fill to secure those same misplaced pieces\, providing a connection to those leftover bits of emotion that too often go unspoken. \nThe title of the show\, “no art to see here” can be read as a nod to Lady Macbeth’s “there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.” In other words\, no one can determine what another is thinking by looking at their appearance or the expression on such a person’s face.\nIn a very similar way\, you can be told to receive or not to receive art in a specific\, curated process but true connection or understanding will filter through our own individual perception. No one person can predetermine another’s connection or lack thereof.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/no-art-to-see-here-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230304T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230304T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T111357
CREATED:20230304T181323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T181323Z
UID:10000820-1677963600-1677967200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Joseph Shea live at the Wells Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Shea is a multi-instrumental singer and writer of songs. As a member of the Prince George collective The Ebbs (https://theebbs.bandcamp.com) and the Alberta/BC collaboration Trundled (https://trundledmusic.bandcamp.com)\, he’s played music from coast to coast\, and from cave bottoms to mountain tops. \nWith songs grounded in traditional Irish/Americana structures\, Joseph works in themes of love\, loss\, and life. As a solo performer with just a guitar and a piano\, his sound is a product of simply being a bit of a shoe-gazing Canadian kid in the 90s (think Wilco\, Radiohead\, Jeff Buckley\, Josh Ritter\, and Brandi Carlile)
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/joseph-shea-live-at-the-wells-hotel/
LOCATION:The Wells Hotel\, 2341 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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