What's Up in Wells

Rita's Artist Talk
2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Rita will talk about her recent works, which incorporate audio, electronics, and mechanical performing objects, focusing on the environmental impacts of resource extraction and demonstrating her desire to use sound to create a rhythmic voice of agency and empathy to articulate forces of resistance in the natural world.

Peter's Artist Talks
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Peter will talk about his recent works involving lenticular images and fermentation processes: ‘Borrowing heavily from The Sciences yet with little focus on making money, Flemming’s projects are fabricated weird worlds where uninhibited systems of circulation-feedback loops, leakages, Overlapping cycles—teeter between stability and instability.’

Richard Garvey live at the Wells Hotel
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Live music. (banjo, guitar & sing-a-longs)
7-10ish at the Wells Hotel Pub.
www.richardgarvey.ca
www.youtube.com/richardgarvey

Grease, Too!
2024-07-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-07-12 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-07-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
The year: 1996. The location: 11-year-old Megz’ basement. The reason: a Grease & Grease 2 marathon party… you’re invited!
Welcome to this one-woman world of whimsy, where Greased-Lightning-meets-Cool-Rider! It’s Grease and Grease 2, all smooshed together in a musical love letter where you can be even more what you feel.

Wells Disc Golf Weekly League Game
2024-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Wells Disc Golf Course
A weekly meet-up on disc golf enthusiasts to play a round or two. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at the gazebo at the end of the Community Forest Boardwalk Trail.
Need a disc? There are some available for purchase at the Wells Hotel

Wax Manniquin and The Conor Gains Trio
2024-07-14 20:00 - 21:30 | SARRAS, 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
7:30 door 8:00 show
Pay What You Can ($15 suggestion)

The Janzen Boys in Concert
2024-07-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Like only a family band can, their harmonies are pure and true. Come see them deliver a range of music from mash-up rockers, to slow and ponderous classic folk. These folk have it all.
“Far and away the revelation of this session was the Janzen Boys, a family trio from Winnipeg. Their songs were strong, and their harmonies were out of this world.”
– Roots Music Canada

Movie & Trivia Night
2024-07-19 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-07-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join us this weekend for the screening of two much beloved 80s “Classic” films and a Round Robin Movie Trivia Contest after each film.
Friday, July 19th @ 8PM • Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Sat. July 20th @ 8PM – Back to the Future
Tickets $10/film for Age 14 +, $5.00 for Wells Kids
About the Films:
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/…/videos/AhhpYzFtoZ4o
Rating: PG 13
Running Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes
Synopsis:
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris’ trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.
Back to the Future (1985)
Rating: PG
Running Time: 1 hour and 56 minutes
Synopsis:
In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the ’50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents (Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson), and must make sure that they fall in love or he’ll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/back_to_the_future

Shirley Gnome in Concert
2024-07-23 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-07-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
A long-time ArtsWells favourite, this multi-award-winning singer and storyteller brings to the stage her all-original, bawdy, in-your-face songs of biting social satire and keen observational humour concerning sexual mores and challenging the stereotypical traditional restrictions faced by women in our culture.
(This show is adult-oriented, and recommended ages +18)
“A joyful rebellion against rigid femininity, constrictive sexuality and what it means
to be a ‘lady’”
– She Does The City, Toronto
★★★★★
“The Queen troubadour of intelligent black-comic sex balladry”
– Edmonton Sun

Kimberly MacGregor in Concert
2024-07-25 20:00 - 21:30 | SARRAS, 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Wells favourite, Kimberley MacGregor is back! It will be an intimate evening of songs and stories, with Elliot Thomas backing her up on slide.
Show 8:00 pm
PWYC (suggested $15)
(Photo : Michelle Lori)

Where is Grise Fjord?
2024-07-29 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-07-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
“I’m not going to wear my tooth all the time,” he said. “Only for special occasions.”
A staged reading by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle about his rich experiences in the high arctic.
Former Wells resident and former Wells-Barkerville School principal Dennis Hawkins-Bogle brings a staged reading about his rich, challenging and deep experiences while teaching in the high arctic. If you know Dennis, you will love these stories.
And if you don’t, you will also love these stories.

Welcome Back to Wells
2024-08-02 19:30 - 2024-08-05 23:30
Welcome Back to Wells! Join us in a celebration of resilience and an expression of gratitude over the August long weekend.
Live Music | Art | Songwriting | Ceremony | Cartoons | Disc Golf | Karaoke | Yoga | Trivia | Dance Parties
Schedule of Activities:
All activities are Pay-What-You-Can/Admission by Donation to support Island Mountain Arts.
Friday, August 2nd:

7pm: Opening Prayer from Lhtako Dene Elder Paul Bryant, followed by Kids Songwriting Showcase at the Sunset Theatre
8pm: River Song and Story Walk with Cheryl Chapman and Mike Retasket starting at the Blair Street Bridge
9pm to 10pm: Meg Iredale in concert at the Sunset Theatre
10pm to late: Speakeasy Dance Party at the Sunset Theatre

Saturday, August 3rd:

11am to 1pm: All-You-Can-Eat Cereal and Cartoon Party curated by David Bertrand at the Sunset Theatre
3pm to 5pm: Portrait Pieces Art Activity with Evann Campbell at the Summit (across from Frog on the Bog)
4pm to 5pm: Bob Campbell in concert at the Summit (across from Frog on the Bog)
8pm to late: Karaoke at the Jack O’ Clubs Pub
8pm to 9pm: Shelder the Electric Clamfish concert at the Sunset Theatre
8pm to 9:30pm: The Interstellar Jays live at the Wells Hotel
9pm to 10pm: Talel McBriar in concert at the Sunset Theatre
10pm to 11:30 pm: The Pseudos live at the Wells Hotel

Sunday, August 4th:

10am to 11am: Yoga with Jen at SARRAS (bring your own mat)
12:30 pm: Intro to Disc Golf with Duncan and Jessy (meet at the School Field), league game to follow at 1pm
6pm to 8pm: Trivia Night with Ryan Schmitt at the Wells Hotel
8pm to 9pm: Palmer in concert at SARRAS
9:30 pm – 10:30pm: Sam Tudor in concert at the Sunset Theatre
10:30 pm to late: Speakeasy Dance Party at the Sunset Theatre

What’s open in Wells this Weekend:

BNC Mercantile
Diggy’s Diner
Frog on the Bog Gifts
Island Mountain Arts Gallery
Jack O’ Clubs General Store
Jack O’Clubs Pub
Jack O’ Clubs Taco Stand
Morsels Moveable Feast
Peter Corbett in the St. George Studio
SARRAS
Sunset Theatre
The Wells Hotel Pub & Kitchen
The Wells Museum

Accommodation:

Historic Stays in Wells
Nugget Hills RV Park
The Whitecap Motel
The Wells Hotel

LARRY
2024-08-09 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-08-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Since we first heard about this award-winning hit show, we’ve been keen to bring Canadian Clown Artist Candy Roberts to the Sunset stage: she’s fucking brilliant, and we are lucky to have her.
(Yes, we used the F-word, because this show is for adults.)
Roberts assumes her alter ego, LARRY, in this daring and comedic piece about one dude’s hilarious attempt at self improvement. With rock and roll, a little “life-couching”, and a dip into his own psyche, LARRY uncovers a little more than anyone expected.
Culled lovingly from the male archetypes that surrounded her during her upbringing, LARRY helps Candy compassionately examine the limitations of the gender binary, aging as a woman in society, and the complexities of being human.
This show is for anyone who is, or knows a woman. Gear-down Big-Rig, you just might bust a gut and shed a tear!
(This show is adult-oriented, recommended ages +18)

Denver Venoit in Concert
2024-08-13 20:00 - 21:00 | SARRAS, 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Calgary’s own Denver Venoit will be serenading us with his down home country, folk and blues.
“Denver Venoit, known in these parts as Ole Man Kidd, lassos lonesome tunes from the heavens that’ll rattle your spurs and splash cold water on your face.” www.denvervenoit.com

Carter and the Capitals in concert
2024-08-15 20:00 - 21:00 | SARRAS, 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Edmonton Funk Band extraordinaire, Carter and the Capitals, will show us how it’s done with their high-energy music and soulful vocals.
www.carterandthecapitals.com

Community Sale and BBQ
2024-08-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Wells Ice Rink, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
The Wells Historical Society is hosting a community sale rain or shine at the ice rink. Table rentals are $15.00 each. Tables can be reserved by calling Maria at (250)-718-6777. We will be selling delicious BBQ hot dogs with all the fixings. (BBQ to run from 11:30 to 1:30) All proceeds from the table rentals and BBQ sale will go to support our Wells Museum.

Holding the Door Open for Famous People
2024-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
On August 18 we are hosting a staged reading of a New Play created through our Sunset Theatre Exploration Series.
August 18th • 7 PM – Holding the Door Open for Famous People – Written and Performed by Karen Planden • Dramaturgy and Direction by Camille Mitchell.
The Sunset Theatre Exploration Series is supported by the BC Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Roots: a look at the permanent collection of Island Mountain Arts
2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Join us on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm for the opening reception of “Roots”, a look at the permanent collection of Island Mountain Arts, curated by Jessica Peachey. This reception will be accompanied by a draw night led by Miss Peachey, exploring topics of place and reflection.
This exhibition is from the permanent collection of Island Mountain Arts. The exhibition follows four parts, such as four seasons, and takes the audience down a path of reflection and exploration. The viewer will go through the topics of settling, standing, rest, and guidance, in relation to the idea of roots. Posing the audience to think about; What nurtures the love for art in wells? How does art nourish the people of wells? What are our feelings surrounding these thoughts?
The “Roots” show will run from August 22nd to September 22nd, and showcases the artwork of artists Al Colton, David T. Alexander, Eliza Fry, Esther Colton, Leya Tess, Linda Dayan Frimer, Michael Kluckner, Peter Von Tiesenhausen, Pnina Granirer, Sayake Suzuki, Shaela Kinting, and Nelson Hughes.

Kelsey Schmode in Concert
2024-08-22 20:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
All original tunes from a Wells local.
We’d hoped to feature this concert debut of all-original songs from Kelsey last year, but a wave of COVID prevented her from taking the stage. The good news is that she’s back for another swing this summer!
