What's Up in Wells

Wells International Mountain Film Festival
2020-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join your host Dave at the Sunset Theatre, for popcorn, hot chocolate, and inspirational, outdoorsy films, compiled from over 10 years of film festivals!

FILM: Jojo Rabbit
2020-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Our post Oscar™ 2020 movie-night-theme continues:
Writer director Taika Waititi (THOR: RAGNAROK, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE), brings his signature style of humor and pathos to his latest film, JOJO RABBIT, a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy (Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
Rating:
PG-13 (for mature thematic content, some disturbing images, violence, and language)
Directed By:
Taika Waititi
Written By:
Taika Waititi
Runtime:
108 minutes
Critical Mass: [Tomatometer] Fresh: 311 / Rotten: 79
“It’s Waititi’s ability to balance unassailably goofy moments with an acknowledgment of real-life horrors that makes the movie exceptional.”
– Stephanie Zacharek, TIME
“Jojo Rabbit is bold in its inversion of expectations and its reimagining of a familiar subject. There’s nothing trivial about it.”
– Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald

Family FILM: Missing Link
2020-02-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Meet Mr. Link (Zach Galifianakis): 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend at the heart of Missing Link, the globe-trotting family adventure from LAIKA. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost (Hugh Jackman) to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight (Zoe Saldana), our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend. Through it all, the three learn that sometimes you can find a family in the places you least expect.
Admission: Adults $10 • Kids 12 & under $5 • Family of four $20
All tickets payable at door. We accept credit/debit cards with tap feature for payments via Square.
Rating:
PG (for action/peril and some mild rude humor)
Genre:
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Directed By:
Chris Butler
Written By:
Chris Butler
Runtime:
95 minutes
Critical Mass: [Thanks, Rotten Tomatoes] Tomatometer: 89% Audience Score: 67%
”The film is sophisticated in its revisionist take on the adventure genre, introducing social and ecological concerns into the mix, though its irreverent humor is still accessible to children.”
– Kathleen Sachs, Chicago Reader
”Amid the noisy, epic action of most kid-oriented features, this film’s story is clear and effective: a sweet-hearted narrative of how friendship can broaden one’s horizons.”
– David Sims, The Atlantic

FILM: Doctor Sleep
2020-02-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Doctor Sleep” is the continuation of Danny Torrance’s story 40 years after the terrifying events of Stephen King’s The Shining. Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the “shine.” Instinctively recognizing that Dan shares her power, Abra has sought him out, desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat and her followers, The True Knot, who feed off the shine of innocents in their quest for immortality. Forming an unlikely alliance, Dan and Abra engage in a brutal life-or-death battle with Rose. Abra’s innocence and fearless embrace of her shine compel Dan to call upon his own powers as never before-at once facing his fears and reawakening the ghosts of the past.
Rating:
R (for disturbing and violent content, some bloody images, language, nudity and drug use)
Genre:
Horror
Directed By:
Mike Flanagan
Written By:
Mike Flanagan
Runtime:
151 minutes
Critical Mass: [Thanks, Rotten Tomatoes] Tomatometer: 77% Audience Score: 89%
“I think what I respected the most about Doctor Sleep is that it does feel like it’s trying to be its own film for as long as it can.”
– Amy Nicholson, FilmWeek
“‘Doctor Sleep’ feels like the logical continuation to Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of ‘The Shining.’”
– Matthew Rozsa, Salon

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FILM: Moonrise Kingdom
2020-03-05 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff. Edward Norton is a Khaki Scout troop leader. Bill Murray and Frances McDormand portray the young girl’s parents. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the boy and girl.
Rating:
PG-13 (for sexual content and smoking)
Genre:
Comedy
Directed By:
Wes Anderson
Written By:
Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Runtime:
94 minutes
Critical Mass: Tomatometer – 93% Audience Score – 86%
“There are many echoes of Anderson’s earlier films, particularly Rushmore and Tenenbaums. He’s an unapologetic romantic and Moonrise Kingdom is a study in wish-fulfillment.”
– Sandra Hall, Sydney morning Herald”This is a beautiful ode to first love with Anderson’s trademark style. The writing is sharp and witty and the cinematography and set designs are extraordinary. Moonrise Kingdom looks like a Norman Rockwell painting come to life.”
– Michael Compton, Bowling Green Daily News

Ladies Day at Troll
2020-03-07 09:00 - 15:30 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
Ladies Day is once again coming up!! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 7th!
This is an incredible, full day of learning for ladies of ALL ages and ALL abilities. Women will be placed into groups based on ability and will be lead through a 2-hour morning & 2-hour afternoon lesson, lead by local, CSIA Certified Ski Instructors. Lunch will be provided by Long Table Grocery and 2 drinks will also be provided by Troll Ski Resort’s own Barista Bar.
The goal of this day is to not only improve your skills (or learn how to ski) but also to open you up to the hospitality of Troll Resort and the fantastic people here! Come out and enjoy a day on the slopes with FUN instructors and make some new friends who are on the same level as you!
Guaranteed to be full of encouragement, learning, improvement, fun times and comradery. Welcome to Troll Ski & Snowboard’s 3rd Ladies Day!
Please contact Troll Ski & Snowboard on FB or call 250-994-3352 for more information or to sign up
Cost: $120 and half day rates for those who need rentals and/or tickets

15th annual Troll Telefest
2020-03-07 09:00 - 21:00 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
THIS is a ‘Celebration of the Season’. Although it began in 2005 as a way to celebrate and promote Telemark skiing, it has turned into a BIG party that celebrates EVERYONE’S love for winter sports on the ski hill!
If you wish to participate in the Telefest festivites, tickets are $35 and include a TON of stuff!

Throughout the day our local telemark skiers will have Demo Gear to borrow
Lessons and a Fun Race on ‘how to’ telemark
Participating in Telefest will get you a collectible, long-sleeve Telefest T-Shirt
Door Prizes
Half Day Rate on a Lift ticketIn the evening, there are dance and buffet tickets available for $25! All of this will be happening to the incredible sounds of Quesnel’s very own Correlieu Jazz Band!!!! Join the fun, join the party and Celebrate The Season! ** You do not have to participate in Telefest, to join us for the dinner and the band **
Come celebrate the 15th annual Telefest

Responsibility of the Storyteller Workshop with Janice Jo Lee
2020-03-07 10:00 - 2020-03-08 12:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8, 2020
10am – 12pm each day (2 hours a day)
Workshop Description
Why do you write? Why do you share? What is your purpose as an artist? Who is your community, your audience, and why do they matter to you? Why did your ancestors choose you as a storyteller? In this workshop we will examine and define our artistic practice within the context of our times and community. Artists will leave with a working draft of their artist statement, and a clearer vision of their artistic path.
Registration in the workshop includes an evening concert with the incredible Janice Jo Lee on Saturday, March 7 at 8pm in Wells.
March in Wells is a great time for cross country skiing, snow shoeing or visiting Barkerville with all its winter activities. Also 20 minutes down the road is Troll Ski Resort for great downhill skiing.
Stay at the Island Mountain Arts Nest Residency where you can choose from rooms with private bathroom or shared bathroom. All rooms have access to full kitchens, as well as, shared living rooms where you can socialize or continue to work on your storytelling. A number of great restaurants, cafes and bars are open in Wells for you to enjoy.
Regular Fees (after February 14th):
$175 + GST – 2-day Session , 2 nights Shared Kitchen & Bath Accommodations included
$205 +GST – 2-day Session , 2 nights Shared Kitchen & Private Bath Accommodations included
$75 + GST – 2-day Session without Accommodations included
REGISTER HERE (http://imarts.com/upcoming-workshops)
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Janice Jo Lee (she/her), aka Sing Hey, is a folk artist of Korean ancestry from Kitchener, on Haldimand Tract treaty territory. She is a folk soul singer-songwriter, spoken word poet, playwright-actor, and educator. She is passionate about building flourishing communities based in justice and joy through art. On stage Janice is known for being disarmingly hilarious, off-the-cuff and fearlessly honest. She is a hard femme, queer, radical, comedian, truth-teller and trickster.
Currently Janice organizes with Groundings, a movement to raise up BIPOC poets under the mentorship of Lillian Allen. She is a Co-Chair of SpeakNORTH, working to reinvision the national spoken word community. She was the founding artistic director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Poetry Slam and created its first Spoken Word Residency program for emerging professionals in 2018. Her one-woman musical satire Will You Be My Friend made its Toronto debut at Theatre Passe Muraille in 2018 (NNNN Now Magazine, 3 of 4 Stars, The Star) In Waterloo Region, she was voted Best Performance Artist four years running from 2016 to 2019. She is working on her upcoming albums Ancestor Song, Lonely is the Lullaby, and a new bouffon musical satire about the climate apocalypse.

Janice Jo Lee Live in Concert
2020-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Join us at the IMA Gallery for an intimate night of music and storytelling with Janice Jo Lee.
Tickets at the door for $15.
Janice will also be teaching a workshop “Responsibility of the Storyteller” at IMA on Saturday, March 7-Sunday, March 8. Consider spending the weekend in Wells!

FILM: Fantastic Mr. Fox
2020-03-08 14:00, 2020-03-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Mr. and Mrs. Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community. Trapped underground and with not enough food to go around, the animals band together to fight against the evil Farmers — Boggis, Bunce and Bean — who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr. Fox at any cost.
Rating:
PG (for action, smoking and slang humor)
Genre:
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Directed By:
Wes Anderson
Written By:
Wes Anderson, Noah Baumbach
Runtime:
87 minutes
Critical Mass: Tomatometer – 92% Audience Score – 85%
”A boisterous and magnificent treat.”
– Laramy Legel, Film.com
”One of the most distinctive, entertaining and flat-out fun movies I’ve seen in a long time, a great piece of holiday family filmmaking that doesn’t insult the intelligence.”
– David Harris, Spectrum Culture

Regional Joint Planning Meeting
2020-03-10 12:30 - 15:30 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Businesses, organizations, and citizens of Trolls, Wells, Bowron, and Barkerville are invited to the 2020 Regional Joint Planning Meeting in the Barkerville Visitors’ Centre.
Come and be a part of the discussion on how Barkerville and its neighbouring communities can work together on:
• Infrastructure
• Staffing and Housing
• Marketing and Promotions
• Programming, events, and amenities
• And more!
A light lunch will be served at 12:30pm. The session will begin at 1:00 pm.
RSVP to Jillian Merrick, 250-994-3332 ex. 23 or jillian.merrick@barkerville.ca

Winter Painting Guided Residency with Peter Corbett
2020-03-13 19:00 - 2020-03-19 15:30 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Island Mountain Arts presents a mentored studio residency lead by Peter Corbett, one of BC’s premier plein air oil painters. This six-day guided residency is designed to help emerging and professional visual artists explore their studio practice all-the-while being immersed in the beautiful and historic backdrop of Wells, Barkerville and Bowron Lake in the Winter.
Click here for more information: http://imarts.com/upcoming-workshops/winter-painting-2020
Regular Fees (after February 14th):
$849 + GST – 6-day Session , Shared Kitchen & Bath Accommodations included
$912 +GST – 6-day Session , Shared Kitchen & Private Bath Accommodations included
$579 + GST – 6-day Session without Accommodations included
*See scholarship and bursary information below, IMA strives to make this program accessible to professional and emerging artists through providing subsidy.
*Participants must bring with them their own supplies;
* Easels and tables are provided.
About the Program
“The 6 days spent with Peter Corbett as guide was a breakthrough for me in terms of how to paint quickly and effectively outside and I discovered new techniques and new paint in the studio. Peter, artist and scientist, is the perfect mentor for outdoor painting; he understands so much about the land, animals, water and atmosphere and he shares all that he knows and loves with enthusiasm and spirit. We painted in the town, at Bowron Lake, summits on the road, rivers and marshes, and clouds in the sky. We honed our field studies in the studio. We worked hard and long and it seemed like play.” ~Louise Drescher, Rossland, BC
Participants will be given the option of staying in the new IMA residency multi-occupancy building “the Nest” or at any other accommodation provider in Wells. Each Artist will be provided with studio space, as well as, scheduled critiques, demonstrations, and ongoing hands-on work with Peter.
Peter Corbett is considered by many to be one of western Canada’s leading plein air oil painters. Peter has been shown extensively in both public and commercial galleries, been the recipient of numerous awards and has been a mentor and teacher in various capacities. He is also a professional biologist, former outdoor adventure guide, and loves to share his enthusiasm for nature while painting out-of-doors.

Mount Everest Challenge
2020-03-14 16:30 - 2020-03-15 17:00 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
7th Annual Mount Everest Challenge
March 14, 2019 – March 15, 2019
Mount Everest Challenge
What is the Everest Challenge? The Everest Challenge is the brainchild of Len Sinclair, co-owner of Troll Resort. He did the math and determined that if a person were to complete a certain number of designated runs (on our mountain) it would be the equivalent height as having climbed Mount Everest!
What are those designated runs? The magic number is 20, but 7 of those runs are mandatory. The 7 mandatory runs are Snow White, Hurdy Gurdy, Viking, White Lighting, Overlander, The Rush and Racer’s Edge. The remaining 13 runs are skier/snowboarder’s choice. It is a true test of what you can accomplish…and it IS possible. Lifts begin, for the challengers, at 8:30am and run until 4:19pm. A hotdog lunch and refreshment is provided at the bottom of the red lift.
This event is open to ALL AGES and an AMAZING DRAW PRIZES is handed out to each age category, who completes their 20 runs! Age Catagories are:
7 & under, 8-16, 17-35, 36-49, 50 and over
**18 years & under, MUST have a signature of their parent or guardian to participate**
– THE EVEREST BASE CAMP CHALLENGE for ages 7 and under
Every year we have some wee little ones and THIS year we wanted to give them their own attainable goal. Everest Base Camp. The equivalent distance to reach Base Camp is 12 runs. The 7 mandatory runs and 5 more of their choosing.
ENTRY FEE AND RULES for MOUNT EVEREST
Entry fee is $30 per person and other than the opportunity to challenge yourself, you will also receive the collectible Troll Mount Everest T-Shirt, event sticker, lunch, beverages and your name entered into the prize draw, should you complete the challenge!
We still have the popular Speed Pass available. This handy little pass allows you to cut to the front of the line (Red Lift), up to 6 times! Cost is an additional $10, and can be worth it when you give your waiting friends a wave as you cut in front of them.
RULES
1.No speeding, this is a challenge, not a race.
2.The 7 runs identified on the attached trail map must be taken. You will need to pick up, on each of the identified runs, the token for that run which must be given to the attendant at the TOP of the Red Lift station, in order for you to be credited for that run.
3.The remaining 13 runs can be taken on any of the runs off of the top of the Red Lift station. No speeding!!!
4.At the end of your 20th run, turn in your bib at the bottom of the lodge.
5.You have to make 20 runs to get into the draw for prizes. Make sure you check on how many runs you have made.
Hot dogs and drinks will be served at the bottom of the Red Lift, for lunch.
The prizes for each age group will be given out by a random draw, in the lodge, at 5:00pm.
CAMPING at EVEREST BASE CAMP
This has become a yearly tradition (and another way to get your name entered into a draw). Winter camping is fun, and camping with your whole family is even more fun! At the end of the ski day, on Saturday, campers are welcome to set up their tents and prayer flags (if they have any). There will also be fantastic DRAW for those who camp. Trust us, you and your whole family will want to get your name entered into this one 😉
POTLUCK and MOVIE
There will be a potluck dinner in the lodge at 4:30- 5:30. Following the dinner, we will encourage people to get crozy and settle in for a movie on the BIG screen (thanks to Al Frisby). This is a GREAT way to keep warm, enjoy the family evening atmosphere in the lodge, and relax before the BIG day tomorrow!
Come out and enjoy our 7th annual Mt Everest event.

34th Annual Virtual Harp & Cello School
2020-08-16 - 2020-08-22 | BC
Virtual Harp & Cello School Registration Now Open
We are pleased to announce that, although we had to cancel the ‘in person’ school this year due to COVID-19, the 34th Annual Harp & Cello School will take place virtually, Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, 2020. Mark your calendars and register below. Scholarships and bursaries are also available.
Instructors: Sunita Staneslow, Seumas Gagne, Sharlene Wallace, Marilyn Rummel, Morag Northey and special guest Tristan LeGovic.
What Does a Virtual Harp & Cello School Look Like?
Registrants will do a live on-line two-hour interactive class each morning (Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 12pm) with their instructor and their harp or cello, there will be one “special topics” session each day with one of the instructors (mostly a listening class), and then a short concert every evening at 5pm featuring an instructor, with a couple of ceilidh style student performances to begin. We’ll try to be our usual informal, supportive style retreat, and try to meet needs of all our participants as best we can.
The classes will be 2 hours, with a 1/2 break in between – where coffee and talking will reign – there should be few enough students in each that we can somewhat chat with each other – we know that so much of the pleasure of coming to Wells is meeting your old harp & cello friends every year!
Sharlene Wallace (Novice/Advanced Beginner), Seumas Gagné (Intermediate), Sunita Staneslow (Intermediate/Advanced) and Morag Northey (All Levels Cello) will be teaching the morning workshops. And while Sharlene’s class is not for complete beginners, they are welcome IF they take the Harp Start class the week before. It will be offered at no additional cost to registrants for the Novice class. Marilyn Rummel, Island Mountain’s Harp School Founder and Artistic Director, will be offering that. Please get in touch for more information (info@imarts.com).
We’ll all join together for the special topics in the afternoon 2 – 3pm, and for the concerts at 5pm.
We are happy to say that Tristan Le Govic will be playing one of the instructor concert nights, and have a special topic as well all the way from France!
Plan for a virtual ‘Welcome Reception’ at 5pm PST on Sunday, August 16 to make sure you have all the information and technical know how to make your week a great experience!
All the classes will be done by Zoom, and registrants will get the info they need well in advance.
Registration Information
Early Bird Rate (includes workshops, special topics and evening concerts):
$355 + GST (Must Register and Pay in Full by July 24)
Regular Fee:
$395 + GST (After July 24, 2020)
Want to just attend the afternoon special topics and the evening concerts?:
$200 + GST
Scholarships and bursaries are available. Application deadline is two weeks before the program, but classes do sell out, so apply early.

Memory Stories - Leaving a Legacy
2020-08-28 - 2020-08-31 | BC
Join Island Mountain Arts and Heather Ramsay in a wonderful writing workshop from August 28th – August 30th. Early Bird Price available until August 1st. Check our Island Mountain Arts’ website for more information!
Workshop Description:
How do we set down our family histories? Stories may be told again and again, but what if we want to leave a more permanent record? From triggering memories to working with heirloom objects, recording interviews and initiating library/archival research, we will explore a variety of ways to creatively put our histories onto the page. Learn to write your own memories in full sensory detail and how to interview others to acquire vibrant elements of their stories. Over this two-day workshop, we will discuss different genres and equipment needed to create a lasting legacy to share with family and friends.

Artist Talk on Meennunyakaa (Blueberry Patch) with Dr. Jennifer Leason
2020-08-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Please join us at the Sunset Theatre in Wells for an Artist Talk with Dr. Jennifer Leason about her exhibition at the Island Mountain Arts Gallery Meennunyakaa (Blueberry Patch).
This event is by donation, but we must ask for pre-registration as space in the Sunset Theatre is limited. Also please let us know if you are attending as a group or family bubble, so we can pre-assign seating with proper social distancing. The doors will open at 6:30pm on Friday, August 28 and the event will begin at 7:00pm. You will be required to wear a mask until you are seated in the venue (masks provided if you do not have one).
Pre-Register Here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5rE5OtA2jIzVAhPBptoD3E6bARsqDLRtcb0Fe66JJJ3aW_g/viewform

Film Screening: The World is Bright
2020-09-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
When an elderly Chinese couple are notified by the Canadian government about their son Shi-Ming’s sudden death and burial on Canadian soil, they embark on a decade-long investigation to uncover the truth behind his tumultuous life as a young immigrant in Canada. Skilfully employing a docu-thriller style and staying steadfastly committed to the story, director Ying Wang follows the grieving parents for ten years as they navigate a new culture and a complex web of bureaucracy in search of answers. While tracing Shi-Ming’s footsteps through re-enactments and interviews with those closest to him, Wang explores the intricate connection between parental expectations, migration and mental health. A powerful testament to parental devotion, The World is Bright takes a look at mental health within immigrant communities through the sensitive portrayal of two parents channeling their grief into hope.
– Mariam Zaidi
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzobfAm7CA8
Here are our Covid 19 Protocols for all Sunset Theatre events.
• If you are unwell stay home – even if those symptoms are not Covid 19 related
• Seating capacity is limited to @ 20 to 28 patrons depending on Pod sizes
• For everyone’s comfort & safety we thank you in advance for wearing a mask
• We provide masks at the sign in table if you don’t have your own
• 1 person per party must sign in w/ contact info. Max. party size is 6 people
• You may only sit with people in your household or workplace bubble
• Maintain a 6ft/2m distance between your pod and other patrons
• Hand sanitizer @ sign in desk, entry way of theatre & for sale @ concession
• Concession area has 3 socially distanced waiting areas
• Debit/Credit Square payment preferred – cash accepted.

Film Screening: The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
2020-09-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
One woman’s decision to comfort a stranger she finds crying in the street leads to a revealing and powerful conversation between two Indigenous women from very different circumstances, in this poignant collaboration from Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn. In an audacious act of heroism and kindness, Áila (Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers) chooses to console a young woman she finds barefoot and sobbing in the streets. She soon discovers that Rosie (Violet Nelson) has just escaped an assault by her boyfriend. Compelled to take action, Áila chooses to bring Rosie into her home and, over the course of the evening, the two women explore the after-effect of this traumatic event.
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open is a brilliant, poignant collaboration between two of Canada’s brightest — and boldest — filmmakers. Tailfeathers, a member of the Kainai First Nation as well as Sámi from Norway, triples as lead, co-writer, and co-director. She shares writing and directing with Kathleen Hepburn, whose 2017 film Never Steady, Never Still premiered at the Festival and was named to TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten.
Using 16mm and presenting their narrative in “real time,” the filmmakers craft a delicate intimacy, which lends emotion to this remarkable story of two women’s resilience, strength, and mutual support. Taking its title from an essay by Indigenous poet Billy-Ray Belcourt, and based on a watershed moment in Tailfeathers’ life, this story of a chance encounter between two women — living in the same Vancouver neighbourhood, but coming from distinct worlds of class and lived experience — reveals the necessity for Indigenous people to look out for each other in a society that’s too often indifferent to their existence.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l3WC4wl-SY
Here are our Covid 19 Protocols for all Sunset Theatre events.
• If you are unwell stay home – even if those symptoms are not Covid 19 related
• Seating capacity is limited to @ 20 to 28 patrons depending on Pod sizes
• For everyone’s comfort & safety we thank you in advance for wearing a mask
• We provide masks at the sign in table if you don’t have your own
• 1 person per party must sign in w/ contact info. Max. party size is 6 people
• You may only sit with people in your household or workplace bubble
• Maintain a 6ft/2m distance between your pod and other patrons
• Hand sanitizer @ sign in desk, entry way of theatre & for sale @ concession
• Concession area has 3 socially distanced waiting areas
• Debit/Credit Square payment preferred – cash accepted.

Film Screening: Paddington
2020-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
From the beloved novels by Michael Bond and producer David Heyman (HARRY POTTER), PADDINGTON tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined – until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says “Please look after this bear. Thank you,” and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.
Trailer: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/paddington_2014
Tickets: $10.00 OR $15.00 for both Paddington & Paddington 2

Film Screening: Paddington 2
2020-09-05 21:00 - 22:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
PADDINGTON 2 finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes.
While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.
Helmed by twice BAFTA nominated director Paul King, PADDINGTON 2 is co-produced by multi award-winning David Heyman / Heyday Films (producer of all eight of the HARRY POTTER films, GRAVITY, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM) and StudioCanal, who will also distribute in the UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
PADDINGTON is based on the best-selling and internationally adored series of children’s stories by British author Michael Bond, which have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide, been translated into over 40 languages and captured the imagination of children and adults around the globe.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/paddington_2

Tickets: $10.00 OR $15.00 for both Paddington & Paddington 2

Film Screening: the Grand Budapest Hotel
2020-09-06 20:00 - 21:40 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune — all against the back-drop ofa suddenly and dramatically changing Continent.
Tickets: $10.00

Rating:
R (for language, some sexual content and violence)

Genre:
Comedy, Drama

Directed By:
Wes Anderson

Written By:
Hugo Guinness, Wes Anderson

Runtime:
99 minutes

Film Screening: Much Ado About Nothing
2020-09-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Tickets: $10
Running Time: 110 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rating: PG-13 (for momentary sensuality)
Actor Kenneth Branagh made his directorial debut with a rousing screen adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry V. Four years later, he returned to the bard’s work with this lively version of one of Shakespeare’s best comedies. Don Pedro (Denzel Washington), the Prince of Aragon, returns victorious from battle to the praises of the Governor of Messina, Leonato (Richard Briers). One of Don Pedro’s bravest men, Claudio (Robert Sean Leonard), falls in love with Hero (Kate Beckinsale), Leonato’s daughter, and they plan to marry. However, Don Pedro’s devious half-brother Don John (Keanu Reeves) opposes the match, and he devises a plan to turn Hero against Claudio. Meanwhile, Benedict (Branagh), Don Pedro’s second-in-command, detests Leonato’s niece Beatrice (Emma Thompson), but Don Pedro cleverly brings them together by making each think that the other is secretly in love with them. Much Ado About Nothing also features Michael Keaton in a showy turn as Dogberry.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGlmhwa0zjw

Film Screening: The Thing
2020-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Tickets: $10
Running Time: 109 minutes
Genre: Horror, Sci Fi & Fantasy
Rating: R
John Carpenter’s The Thing is both a remake of Howard Hawks’ 1951 film of the same name and a re-adaptation of the John W. Campbell Jr. story “Who Goes There?” on which it was based.
This now Cult Classic follows a group of American research scientists in remote Antarctica disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human beings and canines in the camp, and they discover that the beast can assume the shape of its victims. A resourceful helicopter pilot (Kurt Russell) and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) lead the camp crew in a desperate, gory battle against the vicious creature.
Trailer: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1021244-thing

Improv Comedy Duo: Boydream
2020-09-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Boydream is a Vancouver based, story focused improv duo. Brad Bergeron and Corey Schmitt have been doing comedy together for over 7 years and have honed in on their style with Boydream. Prepare to be swept off to distant lands and time periods while you laugh so hard you think you might suddenly perish. Enjoy the show!
Tickets: By Donation • $10 min. recommendation

BGM Community Discussion
2020-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Barkerville Gold Mines will be hosting a Community Discussion on September 22, 2020 from 6-8pm. The event will be held both in person, at the Sunset Theatre in Wells, as well as virtually on Zoom. To register for the event, please call 778-414-8493 or email feedback@barkervillegold.com with your preference for in person or virtual attendance.
As the Sunset Theatre’s Covid19 Protocols limit seating capacity, you must pre-regiseter w/ the # of people in your household bubble who wish to attend. To register, please call 778-414-8493 or email feedback@barkervillegold.com with your preference for in person or virtual attendance.
There is a sign in sheet and masks at the entry way to the Sunset Theatre.

Mahogany Hall
2020-09-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2020-09-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2020-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join us for Mahagony Hall – the jazz music collaboration of pianist Patrick Courtin and vocalist Simon Paterson.

Northern Exposure 2020
2020-10-22 - 2020-10-26 | BC
NORTHERN EXPOSURE 2020
October 22 – 25, 2020
Virtual and in Wells and Barkerville, BC
The Northern Exposure Conference draws together the music and arts industry from rural and urban British Columbia to share ideas and knowledge on the sector, access professional development, and foster growth and support networks. The conference includes a showcase of emerging and professional BC musicians to ensure more exposure, promotion and support for BC talent.
Northern Exposure recognizes the unique opportunities and challenges faced by those who create, produce or present music in rural settings and the conference aims to explore and address those opportunities and challenges. In rural BC distances are vast and those working in the music sector often face isolation and a lack of resources. Meeting face-to-face is a vital way to overcome this and build strength in the industry and more opportunities for working artists.
Northern Exposure’s dynamic and intimate model of information sharing creates a solid foundation for the development of a strong network amongst the arts professionals in attendance. Roundtable discussions, B2Bs, collaborative panels and open floor discussions allow for attendees to be heard and for solutions to be discovered with input from many sources.
More info and how to register coming soon….
Topic areas for this year’s conference:
Sustainability and Systems Change will be the overarching theme of Northern Exposure in 2020.
Marketing and Digital Strategies
