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SUMMARY:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPractices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join us!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-volunteer-fire-brigade-practice-17/2019-07-24/
LOCATION:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station\, 2314 Baker St\, Wells\, BC\, V0K 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Wells
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SUMMARY:The Sunset Cabaret
DESCRIPTION: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.  Since re-opening its doors in 2006\, there have been 44 Sunset Cabarets\, hosting 100s of artists from Wells\, Barkerville or just driving through town. Intended to be a fundraiser for the Sunset Theatre\, the Cabarets have become a tradition over the years. \nThe Sunset Cabarets were hosted by our beloved Tim Sutherland who gathered the group together to create a raucous and memorable evening. The baton has been passed to Stu Cawood and James Douglas who give of their time to carry on this tradition\, bringing together the community in laughter and song. \nAll ages are welcome\, however extreme\, over-the-top\, risque content is typical. Course language and adult themes are often featured. \nDoors open @ 7:30PM • Show starts at 8PM \nNB • Adult content
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-sunset-cabaret-3/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Reading with George Elliott Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA School for an artist talk with George Elliott Clarke\, by donation. \nThe tiny rural community of Weymouth Falls sits on the banks of the Sissiboo River in a far-flung southwestern corner of Nova Scotia. Best known as the birthplace of world-renowned boxing great Sam Langford\, the predominantly African Nova Scotian village also served as muse for Black Canadian writer George Elliott Clarke (born 1960)\, who channelled the spirit and vernacular of the community into the 1990 book-length poem\, Whylah Falls. \nThose who’d been paying attention four years earlier when Dr. Clarke was a master’s student in English at Dalhousie would have been given a glimpse into the genesis of the epic poem\, now regarded as a Canadian literary classic\, in the pages of the student newspaper. “Weymouth Falls\, founded in 1815 by Black Refugees\, is a village in Digby County\,” reads an introduction to a poem by Clarke in a December 1986 issue of the Dalhousie Gazette. “It is a snowy northern Mississippi\, with blood\, not on magnolias\, but on pines\, lilacs and wild roses. This homespun spiritual is one of its first songs.” \nDr. Clarke\, raised in Halifax\, had worked in Weymouth Falls and other rural communities like it as a social worker prior to returning to school at Dal in his mid-20s. (He had previously earned his BA at the University of Waterloo). He says the experience was an “incredible introduction to the beauty of African Nova Scotian . . . speech\, and the stories\, and the folklore\, and the songs” and instilled within him a desire to acknowledge the richness of the language in poetry. \nAt Dal\, Dr. Clarke began to develop the distinctive lyrical style that has come to characterize his body of work. Flip to the acknowledgements in any of his books and you’ll find the name John Fraser\, the Dal poetry professor Dr. Clarke credits for changing his academic career and making him a much better poet. \nDr. Clarke soon left Nova Scotia to do a PhD at Queen’s University and has worked as a professor at universities outside the province for much of his career\, including the University of Toronto and Duke University. While geographically removed from his home province\, his literary output has remained largely focussed on exploring the history and cultural geography of “Africadia” — a term he coined to refer to the often-marginalized communities in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick built by the descendants of Black Loyalists and African-American slaves. \nDr. Clarke has won praise for tackling issues such as racism\, oppression and change in his poetry\, and as Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate (2016-17) and a member of the Orders of Canada and Nova Scotia — as well as a Dal honorary degree recipient — he gained a broader audience than ever. But even in the pages of the Gazette all those years ago\, you’ll find evidence that his would be a unique voice in the Canadian literary landscape\, chronicling untold stories of love and grief in verse.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/reading-with-george-elliott-clarke/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Indigenous Celebrations in Barkerville
DESCRIPTION:Lhtako Dené Hoop Dancers\, St’at’imc Bear Dancers & Xatśūll Drumming\, Song & Storytelling. Details coming soon.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/6th-annual-indigenous-celebrations-in-barkerville/
LOCATION:Barkerville Historic Town & Park\, 14301 Hwy 26 E.\, Barkerville\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Barkerville,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190719T210000
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SUMMARY:Assassinating Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Creator and performer Bruce Horak\, a legally blind painter\, actor and playwright\, paints the audience’s portrait live on stage as he explores the facts and fictions surrounding the death of one of Canada’s greatest artists\, and shares the unique way he sees the world. \n“Bold and almost shocking in its originality. I haven quite seen through the eyes of a blind man\, but I’ll probably never get closer.” – Daily Courier
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/assassinating-thompson/2019-07-19/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk with Sarah Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:Island Mountain Arts is excited to announce an exhibition launch on Friday July 19th\, 2019 at 7 pm featuring the work of Sarah Zimmerman (affectionately known by many as Saz)\, titled “The Fish Project”. \nThe exhibition will remain on view through Sunday\, August 25th\, 2019. \nSarah has been painting her entire life. Born and raised in Edmonton\, Alberta\, the urban arena has long played an important role in her life. Since moving to Terrace\, BC in 2000\, the incredible bounty of the Northwest has become a constant source of inspiration for her. From rooster portraits to vibrant snails\, her pieces are fun\, vibrant acrylic messes that are also a nod to her surroundings. Her work is a whimsical exploration of her environment and sense of place. \n“For me creating art is a way of expressing myself\, exploring my surroundings and combining complex ideas in a visual medium\,” Sarah says. “Art brings people and ideas together in a way that no other exercise can.” \nShe drew inspiration for this exhibition from the salmon and oolichan and their importance to the people of Northwestern BC\, exploring the intersection of fish\, culture and art. Sarah began the project in the Spring of 2017. Creating each piece was a multi-faceted process that involved sourcing or catching the fish\, cleaning it\, preparing it for printing\, painting it and then pressing the prints onto thin paper. Then the prints were transferred to the wood panels using a gel transfer technique. Each painting on its own is a reflection of a small\, but critical piece of the ecosystem. \nThe fish project includes a series of multimedia pieces that incorporate the old Japanese art of fish printing with a more modern gel transfer technique to transfer the prints of regionally harvest oolichan and salmon to wooden canvases. \nThe show also speaks to the relationship of fish to people\, both settler and Indigenous. Sarah has collaborated on a multimedia installation piece which is a nod to the oolichan fishery and how regional Indigenous people traditionally processed this incredible fish. In collaboration with Gitxsan/Nisga’a cedar weaver\, Jaimie Davis\, this piece is a reflection of the one-time abundance of this Indigenous fishery and the fragility of its stocks today. \nSarah has also collaborated with Sto:lo artist Amanda Hugon on a series of oolichan block prints that speak to the social\, ceremonial\, food and healing qualities of oolichan in a series of pieces called liquid gold. \nSarah is excited to share this project with folks visiting the IMA Gallery and ArtsWells festivalgoers. She says\, “Wells is one of those amazingly unique places that keeps drawing me back year after year\, be it for art\, learning\, escape or music. Wells holds a special place in my heart and has been an integral part of my artistic journey\, and because of that I am super excited to be showing the fish project at the Wells Gallery. It’s exciting for me to share this project not only with the wonderful people of Wells but those incredible creative souls that make their way to Wells each summer\, especially during ArtsWells.”
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/exhibition-opening-artist-talk-with-sarah-zimmerman/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190718T200000
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SUMMARY:Reading with Giovanna Riccio
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA Gallery for a Reading with Toronto author Giovanna Riccio. \nGiovanna Riccio will be reading from her newly published book\, Plastic’s Republic\, an adventurous poem sequence centering on Barbie\, the complex cultural icon and feminist bête-noir powered by plasticity. A graduate in philosophy from the University of Toronto\, she is the author of the chapbook Vittorio (Lyricalmyrical\, 2010) and Strong Bread (Quattro Books\, 2011) which was shortlisted for The Relit Award and selected for the Canadian Poetry syllabus at the University of Toronto. Her poems and other writings have appeared in numerous anthologies\, the most recent being Heartwood: For the Love of Trees (League of Canadian Poets\, 2018) and A Filo Doppio\, (Donzelli editore\, Rome\, 2017) which includes Italian translations of her work. \nGiovanna Riccio was born in a picturesque village in Calabria\, Italy\, and immigrated to Canada with her mother\, Vittoria\, and two siblings when she was six years old. They were part of the post-war transatlantic migration undertaken to seek otherwise non-existent opportunity for their children. Giovanna was renamed “Joan” by Toronto’s educational system\, grew up in an Anglo-Saxon neighbourhood and attended schools where her ethnicity and class underscored difference\, but where she also shared the spotlight of academic and creative success. Her earliest associations with poetry\, artful language\, storytelling\, and audience were gifts from her father\, Vito\, who embodied the power and prestige a golden tongue can bestow on a person. An artist manqué inspired by innate intelligence and curiosity\, he opted to be an autodidact\, basement sculptor\, and headstrong poet. \nPLASTIC’S REPUBLIC \nIn 2019\, Barbara Millicent Roberts\, aka\, Barbie turns 60. Plastic’s Republic offers an adventurous poem sequence centering on this complex cultural icon and feminist bête-noir powered by plasticity. Aside from thematically animating the ghost of Plato\, the poems give voice to the major players in Barbie’s development and mammoth success\, including Ruth Handler who co-founded Mattel with her husband; their daughter Barbara—the doll’s inspiration and namesake—and Barbie\, herself.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/reading-with-giovanna-riccio/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with George Elliott Clarke
DESCRIPTION:George Elliott Clarke will lead writers in exercises to improve creativity and editing skills.  He will also ask volunteers to read back to the workshop their exercises and/or works-in-progress\, while feeling free to maintain privacy re: any raw work that seems too personal. Electronics are welcome\, of course\, but Clarke’s instruction will be by organic voice and hand-eye-coordinated pen/pencil/paper. Writers may wish to include the classic implements alongside keyboards and apps. Writers favouring any genre will benefit.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/writing-workshop-with-george-elliott-clarke/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190408T211816Z
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SUMMARY:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPractices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join us!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-volunteer-fire-brigade-practice-17/2019-07-17/
LOCATION:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station\, 2314 Baker St\, Wells\, BC\, V0K 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190710T000355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T000355Z
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SUMMARY:That Dog Was A Band Now
DESCRIPTION:SWEDISH CANADIAN AMERICANA\nAlternative Folk band with members from Sweden\, Canada\, and the USA. Touring hopefully everywhere always.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/that-dog-was-a-band-now/
LOCATION:The Wells Hotel\, 2341 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
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SUMMARY:Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIf 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 be included on the Council Agenda. Please contact the Deputy Clerk at 250-994-3330 to find out more information about submitting to council and specific information on deadlines. \nThe District of Wells also uses a Civic Web Portal\, which can be accessed here: CivicWeb Portal
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/council-meeting-13/
LOCATION:District of Wells Office\, 4243 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190709T225329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T234828Z
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SUMMARY:Wells High School Initiative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Wells and Area Community Association (WAACA) would like to invite any interested community members to a general discussion regarding the feasibility of a destination high school in Wells. All are welcome.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-high-school-initiative-meeting/
LOCATION:Wells-Barkerville Community School\, Wells\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Wells
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wells and Area Community Association":MAILTO:Wellsareacommunity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190620T174408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T174408Z
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SUMMARY:Sink or Swim
DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Beverley Elliot\nDirected by Lynna Goldar Smith\nMusical Direction by Bill Costin \n“It’s Little House on the Prairie meets Lord of the Flies\,” says Elliott\, as she trades the safety of the family farm for the thugs of a one-room school. In this poignant\, playful\, and achingly relatable show\, Elliott navigates the uncharted waters\, big adventures\, betrayals and epiphanies that shape us all into the adults we become. It answers life’s big questions like “Why did I eat the fish food?” \n“Beverley Elliott is magnetic. It’s hard not to feel disappointed every time she walks off the stage.” – Erika Thorkelson\, Vancouver Sun \n“Elliott’s voice communicates a reassuring humanity.” –Tom Harrison\, The Province \n“…Beverley Elliott is charmingly freewheeling.” – Colin Thomas\, Georgia Straight \n“It’s a terrific show by an amazingly generous performer. Icing on this cake is her gorgeous voice.” – Jo Ledingham\, Vancouver Courier
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sink-or-swim/2019-07-14/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
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SUMMARY:Sink or Swim
DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Beverley Elliot\nDirected by Lynna Goldar Smith\nMusical Direction by Bill Costin \n“It’s Little House on the Prairie meets Lord of the Flies\,” says Elliott\, as she trades the safety of the family farm for the thugs of a one-room school. In this poignant\, playful\, and achingly relatable show\, Elliott navigates the uncharted waters\, big adventures\, betrayals and epiphanies that shape us all into the adults we become. It answers life’s big questions like “Why did I eat the fish food?” \n“Beverley Elliott is magnetic. It’s hard not to feel disappointed every time she walks off the stage.” – Erika Thorkelson\, Vancouver Sun \n“Elliott’s voice communicates a reassuring humanity.” –Tom Harrison\, The Province \n“…Beverley Elliott is charmingly freewheeling.” – Colin Thomas\, Georgia Straight \n“It’s a terrific show by an amazingly generous performer. Icing on this cake is her gorgeous voice.” – Jo Ledingham\, Vancouver Courier
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sink-or-swim/2019-07-13/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190428T220543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190428T233043Z
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SUMMARY:TOAP Open House
DESCRIPTION:Participating artists have spent nine days in Wells working in the IMA studios under the mentorship of senior artists. The project is a intensive studio experience – with less structures time set for activities and more space for participants to develop their own work. \nYou have the opportunity to come to the studios for this Open House and meet the artists\, and see the pieces they have so intensely been working on. See the studio spaces\, chat with the artists and mentors\, and immerse yourself in their world.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/toap-open-house/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190712T210000
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SUMMARY:Sink or Swim
DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Beverley Elliot\nDirected by Lynna Goldar Smith\nMusical Direction by Bill Costin \n“It’s Little House on the Prairie meets Lord of the Flies\,” says Elliott\, as she trades the safety of the family farm for the thugs of a one-room school. In this poignant\, playful\, and achingly relatable show\, Elliott navigates the uncharted waters\, big adventures\, betrayals and epiphanies that shape us all into the adults we become. It answers life’s big questions like “Why did I eat the fish food?” \n“Beverley Elliott is magnetic. It’s hard not to feel disappointed every time she walks off the stage.” – Erika Thorkelson\, Vancouver Sun \n“Elliott’s voice communicates a reassuring humanity.” –Tom Harrison\, The Province \n“…Beverley Elliott is charmingly freewheeling.” – Colin Thomas\, Georgia Straight \n“It’s a terrific show by an amazingly generous performer. Icing on this cake is her gorgeous voice.” – Jo Ledingham\, Vancouver Courier
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sink-or-swim/2019-07-12/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190628T030733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T030733Z
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SUMMARY:Spreading of Ashes for Ernie Nysven
DESCRIPTION:BBQ Dinner and memorial Pool Tournament to follow at the Wells Legion at 7 pm
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/spreading-of-ashes-for-ernie-nysven/
LOCATION:9 Mile Lake
CATEGORIES:Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190408T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T175202Z
UID:10000213-1562785200-1562792400@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPractices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join us!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-volunteer-fire-brigade-practice-17/2019-07-10/
LOCATION:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station\, 2314 Baker St\, Wells\, BC\, V0K 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fire-Brigade-Crest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade":MAILTO:firechief@wells.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190628T030351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T030351Z
UID:10000327-1562698800-1562704200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:BGM Community Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To update the public on: \n\nBGM existing mining operation on Bonanza Ledge\nBGM future plans\, including the Cariboo Gold Project\, an underground mine near Wells\nBGM exploration activities in the historic Cariboo mining district\nLegacy sites under BGM management\, including Mosquito Creek\\n\nAll members of the public are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/bgm-community-information-meeting/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Wells
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barkerville Gold Mines":MAILTO:feedback@barkervillegold.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190626T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T175323Z
UID:10000325-1562580000-1562601600@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Wells Community Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:$10 a table. Contact Leigh Robinson to register.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-community-garage-sale/2019-07-08/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190625T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T185456Z
UID:10000322-1562529600-1562535000@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:St. Saviour's Church Institute Night
DESCRIPTION:An enduring tradition of song\, music\, laughter and talent sharing from the people of Barkerville and beyond. Light reception to follow. Donations graciously accepted.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/st-saviours-church-institute-night/
LOCATION:St. Saviour’s Church\, Barkerville\, Barkerville
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Saviour's Church":MAILTO:benstuchbery80@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190624T174853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T174931Z
UID:10000320-1562529600-1562535000@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:St. Saviour's Church Institute Night and 150th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:This annual fundraiser for St. Saviour’s Anglican Church is of extra special significance this year\, as 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Church’s groundbreaking. Please join us for poetry\, music\, and refreshments from talented members of the local community to celebrate and support this iconic church.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/st-saviours-church-institute-night-and-150th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Barkerville Historic Town & Park\, 14301 Hwy 26 E.\, Barkerville\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Barkerville,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/st-saviours.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190428T220615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190428T232910Z
UID:10000252-1562526000-1562533200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Peter von Tiesenhausen
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA School for an artist talk with Peter von Tiesenhausen\, by donation. \nPeter von Tiesenhausen’s multi-media work deals with concepts of time\, life\, voyage\, death\, spirit\, nature and humanity. His practice has grown from landscape painting to sculpture\, performance and complex media installations. These are often an expression of where he finds himself and a utilization of what is at hand. Peter claims copyright on his land as an artwork. In the early 90s he started making boats of ice on bodies of water surrounding his studio and home now\, no longer possible due to the wildly fluctuating climate. His film Island explores the meaning and significance of the human compulsion to strive in the natural world despite its changing ecosystems. \nPeter has lived and worked in the boreal forest of northwestern Canada for most of his life\, where he pursues his interest in sustainability. Peter has exhibited across Canada\, in Europe and in the U.S. in public galleries and throughout the landscape. In 2016 he participated in “Watershed+ Embedded Artist”\, City of Calgary; Banff Centre Leighton Studio Residency; and led CO2 Residency in Demmitt\, AB. Peter received the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award in 2015. In 2018 Peter’s solo exhibition\, “Songs for Pythagoras” at the Art Gallery of Alberta was accompanied by a significant hardcover publication with texts by Lucy Lippard\, Natasha Chaykowski and Ellie Epp.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/artist-talk-with-peter-von-tiesenhausen/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/W_VonTiesenhausen_3-new.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190626T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T175323Z
UID:10000324-1562493600-1562515200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Wells Community Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:$10 a table. Contact Leigh Robinson to register.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-community-garage-sale/2019-07-07/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190428T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190428T232839Z
UID:10000253-1562439600-1562446800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Diana Thorneycroft
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the IMA School for an artist talk with Diana Thorneycroft\, by donation. \nDiana Thorneycroft is a Winnipeg artist who has exhibited various bodies of work across Canada\, the United States and Europe\, as well as in Moscow\, Tokyo and Sydney. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2016 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction\, an Assistance to Visual Arts Long-term Grant from the Canada Council\, several Senior Arts Grants from the Manitoba Arts Council and a Fleck Fellowship from the Banff Centre for the Arts. \nThorneycroft taught as a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art for 25 years. Since 2010 she has been focusing on her studio practice full time\, and has gallery representation in Canada\, the US and Europe. \nThorneycroft’s installation Black Forest (dark waters) had its inaugural opening at the Art Gallery of Southwestern\, Brandon\, Manitoba in June\, 2018\, and was recently shown at the Art Gallery of Burlington\, Burlington\, Ontario. Next spring\, it will open at La Maison de la Culture Frotenac\, Montreal and in January 2020 at and the Nickle Galleries\, Calgary\, Alberta. A smaller version of the installation entitled Black Forest (village)\, will be shown at the Vernon Art Gallery in the fall of 2019.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/artist-talk-with-diana-thorneycroft/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts Studios\, Mildred Ave\, Wells\, V0K 2R0
CATEGORIES:Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DianaThorneycroft.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190626T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T175323Z
UID:10000323-1562407200-1562428800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Wells Community Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:$10 a table. Contact Leigh Robinson to register.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-community-garage-sale/2019-07-06/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190225T173801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T173801Z
UID:10000154-1562385600-1563163199@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Toni Onley Artists' Project
DESCRIPTION:The Toni Onley Artists’ Project is an opportunity for emerging and professional artists to step out of their own studio and into IMA’s shared studio space and work in an experimental\, exploratory and risk-taking manner. This is a juried program and artists must apply in order to be considered. A scholarship and bursary program is available for artists to attend the project (deadline May 1). Limited to a maximum of twenty participants working in any medium\, artists spend nine days in Wells\, BC working in the IMA studios under the mentorship of outstanding art practitioners of Diana Thorneycroft & Peter von Tiesenhausen. \nThis class capacity is only 20 students to offer a unique and intimate learning experience. This workshop for visual artist takes place in our historic town of Wells & we are offering affordable accommodations (from $40 per night) in our Artist-In-Residency building. In the evening you can choose to cook you own meals in our Artist-In-Residency building or indulge in local delectables from Pooley St. Cafe\, Jack O Clubs General and at Barkerville Historic Town & Park. \n\nScholarships and bursaries are available; applications must be received by May 1 (for details visit www.imarts.com/about-toap/).\nParticipants must bring their own supplies; easels and tables are provided.\n\nApplication Process: Applicants must submit 6 – 10 images of their work (digital format preferred)\, bio and artist statement to IMA by June 1 to be eligible. Send to: Toni Onley Artists’ Project Box 65\, Wells\, BC V0K 2R0\nor email toap@imarts.com \nDiana Thorneycroft is a Winnipeg artist who has exhibited various bodies of work across Canada\, the United States and Europe\, as well as in Moscow\, Tokyo and Sydney. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2016 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction\, an Assistance to Visual Arts Long-term Grant from the Canada Council\, several Senior Arts Grants from the Manitoba Arts Council and a Fleck Fellowship from the Banff Centre for the Arts. Thorneycroft taught as a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art for 25 years. Since 2010 she has been focusing on her studio practice full time\, and has gallery representation in Canada\, the US and Europe. Her current installation Black Forest (dark waters) had its inaugural opening at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba in June\, 2018\, and was recently shown at the Art Gallery of Burlington. Next spring\, it will open at La Maison de la Culture Frotenac\, Montreal and in January 2020 at and the Nickle Galleries\, Calgary\, Alberta. A smaller version of the show\, entitled Black Forest (village)\, will be shown at the Vernon Art Gallery in the fall of 2019. \nPeter von Tiesenhausen’s multi-media work deals with concepts of time\, life\, voyage\, death\, spirit\, nature and humanity. His practice has grown from landscape painting to sculpture\, performance and complex media installations. These are often an expression of where he finds himself and a utilization of what is at hand. Peter claims copyright on his land as an artwork. In the early 90s he started making boats of ice on bodies of water surrounding\nhis studio and home now\, no longer possible due to the wildly fluctuating climate. His film Island explores the meaning and significance of the human compulsion to strive in the natural world despite its changing ecosystems. Peter has lived and worked in the boreal forest of northwestern Canada for most of his life\, where he pursues his interest in sustainability. Peter has exhibited across Canada\, in Europe and in the U.S. in public galleries and throughout the landscape. In 2016 he participated in“Watershed+ Embedded Artist”\, City of Calgary; Banff Centre Leighton Studio Residency; and led CO2 Residency in Demmitt\, AB. Peter received the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award in 2015.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/toni-onley-artists-project/
LOCATION:Island Mountain Arts\, 2323 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, V0k2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/toni-onley.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190703T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190613T010453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T010453Z
UID:10000286-1562184000-1562187600@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:One Man Avengers
DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Charles Ross \nThe one-man-wunderkind is back! The performer behind the One Man Star Wars Trilogy and One Man Lord of the Rings lends his frenetic character skills to avenge the superhero behemoth you might have heard a little about recently.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/one-man-avengers/2019-07-03/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/avengers-logo-vector-png-avengers-symbol-236.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190408T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T175202Z
UID:10000212-1562180400-1562187600@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPractices are held every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm at the Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join us!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-volunteer-fire-brigade-practice-17/2019-07-03/
LOCATION:Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station\, 2314 Baker St\, Wells\, BC\, V0K 2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fire-Brigade-Crest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade":MAILTO:firechief@wells.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102046
CREATED:20190613T010453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T010453Z
UID:10000285-1562097600-1562101200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:One Man Avengers
DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Charles Ross \nThe one-man-wunderkind is back! The performer behind the One Man Star Wars Trilogy and One Man Lord of the Rings lends his frenetic character skills to avenge the superhero behemoth you might have heard a little about recently.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/one-man-avengers/2019-07-02/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/avengers-logo-vector-png-avengers-symbol-236.jpg
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