Wells
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Play Reading: THEATRE – a eulogy
Play Reading: THEATRE – a eulogy
Tim Vant with Dirk Van Stralen Randal Dirks officiates this memorial set in the holy location known merely as Saint Gunter’s. Join Randall Dirks, Eugene Boyle, Page Gray and a host of other mad-cap characters as they go on a journey examining and remembering Theatre: A Eulogy.
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Wells 2nd Annual Classic Show & Shine
Wells 2nd Annual Classic Show & Shine
Eye-catching cars will be rolling into town all morning along Sanders Avenue and Pooley Street from 10 am - 1 pm. Awards given for best of each decade (30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Late Model) and Mayor's Choice. Registration 8 am - 10 am on Pooley Street.
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Roots Guitar Workshop with Doug Cox
An Intro to Roots Guitar Workshop with Doug Cox (Americana, Country, Blues, Bluegrass and Beyond). Doug Cox will be teaching his 'Intro to Roots Guitar' Class that features loads of fun learning techniques and skills on the acoustic guitar. Topics we will touch on will include; - 5 things you can do with your right […]
Songwriting & Rhythm for Ages 6 – 18
This course focuses on both writing and performance aimed at facilitating self-expression through music, song and spoken word poetry. Combining elements of musical theory, improvisation techniques, lyric writing, collaboration with peers and working one-on-one with the instructors, students get and incredibly dynamic and transformational experience. This program is suitable for complete beginners, as well as […]
ArtsWells Songwriting Workshop with Linda McRae & Dan Bern
Registration is now open for ArtsWells pre-festival Songwriting Workshop, we are thrilled to announce our 2019 instructors are Linda McRae and Dan Bern! Join these two critically acclaimed songwriters for a four-day intensive workshop. Participants will spend time defining and examining those “fundamental ingredients’ of a song through performance, discussion and hands-on writing. Participants will […]
Humour & Heart in Live Performance Workshop
Theatre games, explorations in physicality, and improvisation techniques, will bring participants to new approaches in their openness and creativity through humour and playfulness, with a focus on bringing greater humanity and vitality to what they share with an audience. Graceful movement with ostrich plumes, power-dynamics of primate behaviour, spaghetti-legged silly-walks, and practical tricks for transcending […]
Public Consultation: Security and Future of Municipal Buildings
Public Consultation: Security and Future of Municipal Buildings
At the Special In-Camera Council meeting of Tuesday July 26, 2019, Council resolved to direct staff to hold a Public Consultation for public input of the Wells-Barkerville Community Facility (School Building). This meeting will beheld at 6:00PM on Tuesday July 30, 2019 at the Wells Community Hall. I will also make myself available for anyone who cannot attend the meeting during […]
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Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join […]
IMA Instructors Concert
IMA Instructors Concert
Join us at the historic Sunset Theatre for this special concert given by critically acclaimed performers who are also teaching workshops in the lead up to ArtsWells Festival 2019! They are: Al Simmons | Dan Bern | Corwin Fox Music | Doug Cox | Kia Kadiri | Linda McRae | Maiya Robbie | Peter Paul […]
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Breastless
Breastless
Written by Emma Jarrett Direction and dramaturgy by Danette Boucher After a development phase in 2018-19 (working title: Breastless), Emma Jarrett’s one-woman play is a sometimes humorous, often thoughtful and quizzical rollercoaster ride of emotion, and an honest portrayal of being at the mercy of modern medicine, saved by the care of other practitioners and buoyed […]
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ArtsWells Festival 2019
The Cariboo’s largest celebration of music and art, ArtsWells Festival, is back for its 16th season in the colourful community of Wells and the historic goldrush town of Barkerville, BC from August 2 – 5, 2019. 1st Release tickets are now available, don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic for this special […]
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Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join […]
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Wells Community Bingo
Wells Community Bingo
Come to the Ray Davis room in the Community Hall (back entrance) for a fun evening of bingo with some great prizes! Doors open at 6:30, games start at 7:00. $2 for the first card and $1 for each additional card.
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Awkward Hug
Awkward Hug
Award -winning actor, writer (Happiness™- ★★★★★) and storyteller Cory Thibert, embodies his 19-year-old self as he uncovers the truth behind what sets his family apart. This coming-of-age story with a twist, explores what constitutes “normal” in our world and how having parents with (dis)abilities challenges what a family can look like. HILARIOUS. HONEST. IMPACTFUL. Director: […]
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Awkward Hug
Awkward Hug
Award -winning actor, writer (Happiness™- ★★★★★) and storyteller Cory Thibert, embodies his 19-year-old self as he uncovers the truth behind what sets his family apart. This coming-of-age story with a twist, explores what constitutes “normal” in our world and how having parents with (dis)abilities challenges what a family can look like. HILARIOUS. HONEST. IMPACTFUL. Director: […]
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Awkward Hug
Awkward Hug
Award -winning actor, writer (Happiness™- ★★★★★) and storyteller Cory Thibert, embodies his 19-year-old self as he uncovers the truth behind what sets his family apart. This coming-of-age story with a twist, explores what constitutes “normal” in our world and how having parents with (dis)abilities challenges what a family can look like. HILARIOUS. HONEST. IMPACTFUL. Director: […]
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Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join […]
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Harald & Dianne’s Send-Off
Harald & Dianne’s Send-Off
Harald and Dianne are moving! Join us at the Jack O’ Clubs for a going away party. 🙂 $10/person
Bears
Bears
Written & Directed by Matthew MacKenzie • Starring Sheldon Elter • Featuring Skye Demas, Lara Ebata, Christine Sokaymoh Frederick, Zoe • Glassman, Rebecca Sadowski, Kendra Shorter, Shammy Belmore Comically Dark. Unapologetically political. A play about pipelines. “I’d never seen a play that speaks to issues facing Canada’s Indigenous peoples as effectively and beautifully as Bears […]
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Amazing Space New Print Launch
Amazing Space New Print Launch
Introducing 3 new silkscreen prints: Jack O' Clubs Hotel, Wildfire III and Wildfire IV. Then continue on to the Sunset Theatre to enjoy Patrick Courtin playing piano to accompany Charlie Chaplin's film, "The Gold Rush". The Jack O' Clubs print is based on a black & white photo courtesy of Marie Nagel; first set of […]
(a not-so-silent) Film Night
(a not-so-silent) Film Night
Join Patrick Courtin for a unique evening screening of a silent film classic exactly the way it was intended to be seen: accompanied by a soundtrack of music, played live as it unspools.
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33rd Annual International Harp & Cello School
Island Mountain Arts School of the Arts, located in the charming mountain town of Wells, BC, is thrilled to announce the return of its 33rd Annual Harp & Cello School. This week-long inspiring & engaging annual musical offering has been a career- and life-changing experience for many harpists for over 30 years. Harp School founder […]
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Council Meeting
Council Meeting
District of Wells Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 4243 Sanders Avenue. All are welcome! If you have an item you wish to be discussed by Council, it will need to be submitted by the THURSDAY NOON the week before the meeting in order that it […]
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Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join […]
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Woody Sed
Woody Sed
Written and performed by Tom Jones Directed by John Murphy Woody Sed is a “powerful piece delivered by a powerhouse talent” (Uptown Magazine) about the life and times of Woody Guthrie, and the songs he sang about them. Woody said: “All you can write is what you see.” Well, Woody Guthrie saw it and wrote about […]
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Woody Sed
Woody Sed
Written and performed by Tom Jones Directed by John Murphy Woody Sed is a “powerful piece delivered by a powerhouse talent” (Uptown Magazine) about the life and times of Woody Guthrie, and the songs he sang about them. Woody said: “All you can write is what you see.” Well, Woody Guthrie saw it and wrote about […]
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Woody Sed
Woody Sed
Written and performed by Tom Jones Directed by John Murphy Woody Sed is a “powerful piece delivered by a powerhouse talent” (Uptown Magazine) about the life and times of Woody Guthrie, and the songs he sang about them. Woody said: “All you can write is what you see.” Well, Woody Guthrie saw it and wrote about […]
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4th Annual Gourmet Hot Dog Night
4th Annual Gourmet Hot Dog Night
It's the fourth annual Gourmet Hot Dog night at the Bear's Paw Cafe. Featuring classic 8 inch all beef Nathan's weiners, the original Coney Island hot dog! Come grab your favourites such as our Mac and Cheese Dog, Banh Mi Dog, PB+J+Bacon Dog, or the Tropical Tiki Dog! We will be open in the Food […]
The Sunset Cabaret – 50th Edition!
The Sunset Cabaret – 50th Edition!
The Sunset Cabaret is a long-standing tradition at the Sunset Theatre, inspired by the coffee houses of the 1960s and the popular Theatrical Happenings of the 1970s. IMA used to host periodical Coffee Houses, inviting anyone and everyone to participate in an evening of sharing creative stories, songs, poetry, dance, film, whatever was your fancy. […]
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Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with. Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join […]
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Play Reading: Dipstand Stories
Play Reading: Dipstand Stories
Marcel Gagnon with Karen Jeffery • Workshop 25 - 31 August 2019 • Reading August 30 & 31, 8 PM Marcel has many stories to tell around Salmon Dipping and knowledge to impart about not only fishing but about life. ELDER MARCEL: Don't stay out too late, the animals are out tonight - and they're hungry […]
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Play Reading: Dipstand Stories
Play Reading: Dipstand Stories
Marcel Gagnon with Karen Jeffery • Workshop 25 - 31 August 2019 • Reading August 30 & 31, 8 PM Marcel has many stories to tell around Salmon Dipping and knowledge to impart about not only fishing but about life. ELDER MARCEL: Don't stay out too late, the animals are out tonight - and they're hungry […]
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