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Join local miner and and geological enthusiastic Ian Douglas of Last Ditch Mining for a show and tell of rock samples and old stories from the region's vast geological territory. Every second Sunday, 6pm - 7pm in the Wells Hotel Lounge. Admission by donation. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian. July 16th, July […]
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August 1st- 4th Ages 6-14 Wind humming through branches and bushes; songbirds tweeting and twittering in chorus; water gurgling and babbling along stream beds and banks — the forest is constantly singing to us. Why not try to sing back? Under the guidance of songwriter Richard Garvey, participants will translate their experiences and ideas in […]
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Acoustic roots/rock. "Inspiring, heart-warming lyrics and imaginative rhythmic balance in instrumentation and artistry" - Nashville Music Guide By donation www.zonnis.com |
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The Ministry of Forests’ Crown Contaminated Sites Program (CCSP) is hosting a public meeting at the Wells Community Hall (4269 Sanders Ave., Wells, BC) on August 2, 2023 starting at 6:30 pm to provide an update concerning CCSP investigations of the former Island Mountain and Cariboo Gold Quartz mine tailings on Crown land located in and adjacent […] |
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We kick off our 2nd Annual SpeakEasy Festival with our always popular Sunset Cabaret. An evening of song and sketch comedy, all written and performed by local actors and musicians, and visiting artists for the SpeakEasy Festival. Showtime starts at 8PM - 2 acts @ 45 minutes each then we end the evening with a […]
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We mark the Labour Day Weekend with our always popular Sunset Cabaret; an evening of music, song and sketch comedy, all written and performed by local actors and musicians, and poets. Showtime starts at 8PM - 2 acts @ 45 minutes each. Please note that the Content is usually adult in nature, especially in the […]
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RETURNING HIT! “HILARIOUS!” – Georgia Straight. “RAUCOUSLY FUNNY!” – Showbill Magazine. From Producer Mike Delamont comes award winning comedian Shawn O’Hara’s Field Zoology 101! In this introductory course Field Zoologist Brad Gooseberry shares a lifetime of “knowledge” and “experience,” teaching you to thrive and survive in the harrowing and hilarious world of field zoology. Winner […] 
A 1-human musical cabaret of piano, ukulele, guitar, synth and voice, with occasional help from the others in the room (that’s you). Madeline explores everything from social media to time travel to love to spiritual illness to addiction to ecology to gold mining, delivering it all with humour, vulnerability, musical eclecticism & a seasoned stage […] |
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RETURNING HIT! “HILARIOUS!” – Georgia Straight. “RAUCOUSLY FUNNY!” – Showbill Magazine. From Producer Mike Delamont comes award winning comedian Shawn O’Hara’s Field Zoology 101! In this introductory course Field Zoologist Brad Gooseberry shares a lifetime of “knowledge” and “experience,” teaching you to thrive and survive in the harrowing and hilarious world of field zoology. Winner […]
A 1-human musical cabaret of piano, ukulele, guitar, synth and voice, with occasional help from the others in the room (that’s you). Madeline explores everything from social media to time travel to love to spiritual illness to addiction to ecology to gold mining, delivering it all with humour, vulnerability, musical eclecticism & a seasoned stage […] |
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Island Mountain Arts is delighted to announce our upcoming event, "Prom: A Midsummer Night's Dream." Get ready for a night filled with enchantment, as we invite you to join us in costume, take a picture at the photo booth, dance to live bands, and participate in our exciting superlatives voting. Mark your calendars! 📅 Date: […]
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Wax Mannequin www.waxmannequin.com A mainstay act of the Artswells festival, WM makes his triumphant return to Wells. Scrappy prog oddness, distressed folk, absurdist stadium metal from Hamilton, Ontario. The Brain Porter www.thebrainporter.com Electro-Swamp-Thrash-Folk --The Brain Porter's got a vibe. The kind of vibe that makes you laugh during a congregated moment of silence. The kind […]
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The plants that surround us are full of possibilities; they can be food, building materials, habitats, dyes, decorations, and more. But with the guidance of multidisciplinary artist Isaac Forsland, this course will explore the chemical possibilities of plants and their processing powers. From cyanotype printing to foraging materials for eco-developing, the plants we pass every […] |
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The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, numerous CFMA and WCMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK. […] |
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Join us for weekly trivia hosted by local writer, actor, and generally entertaining guy, Ryan Schmitt.
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August 14th - 18th || In Wells, BC! Early-bird registration opens Friday, March 24th, 2023 at 10:00 AM EARLY BIRD (To June 15th, 2023) $107.25 Deposit + GST | Balance Due June 15th, 2023 OR $429.00 Registration + GST | Full Course After June 15th 124.75 Deposit + GST | Balance Due August 11th, 2023 […]
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Hello coming up this August 14th, 2023 bring your talents to this evening of performance and coffee! In conjunction with the 2023 Harp School, Island Mountain Arts opens its doors to the local community to showcase a variety of singing, poem reading, or instrument playing. As well as get the opportunity to hear some of […] |
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Island Mountain Arts presents a concert with the 2023 Harp School Instructors Stephanie Claussen and Sharlene Wallace. 7:00 pm at the Sunset Theatre. Entrance free for Harp Students, Pay what you can (suggested $10.00) for everyone else! |
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Get ready for a local concert with amazing music by Ghostly Hounds and The Dang Package. On Wednesday August 16th, 2023 located at the Sunset Theatre, Wells, BC. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm. Get your tickets in advance here: https://support-imarts.com/tickets-registration/houndsandpackage?fbclid=IwAR29o-1qwO0PKf-OpmTP6jVyHB9cAO8y5p2ko1C4YlcTj1EF2YkiOorTVmU Thank you to the Province of BC, Creative […] |
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Get ready for a celebration of community and an opportunity to hear a bit more from the Harp School. On Thursday August 17th in the Wells Community Hall at 6:00pm come on over for Potluck and Cèilidh! We’re looking forward to gathering together! |
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Join local miner and and geological enthusiastic Ian Douglas of Last Ditch Mining for a show and tell of rock samples and old stories from the region's vast geological territory. Every second Sunday, 6pm - 7pm in the Wells Hotel Lounge. Admission by donation. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian. July 16th, July […]
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Climatography w/Alison Beaumont Dates: August 22nd - 24th Time: 9 am to 3 pm Duration 3 days (BBQ one evening) Age: 15+ Equipment: No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own camera phone, digital camera or d-SLR. Technical assistance will be provided as needed. Some basic digital cameras will be […] 
Participants will experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities and perspectives. Using Photography to create works of art that influence and are influenced by the world around us. Engaging in creative expression and experiences to expand people’s sense of identity and community with multidisciplinary artist Alison Beaumont. Cameras provided. This camp will […] |
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SARRAS IN WELLS will present our final concert of the 2023 SARRAS SUMMER SERIES. Having performed to huge acclaim at the M.O.M. Festival this past weekend Naomi Kavka https://naomikavka.com/ will be sharing her glorious talent with us. She will be joined by Argentinian singer/songwriter Ian Skorscha. If you weren’t able to get out to a […] |
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Patrick Courtin performs original piano accompaniment live to three Buster Keaton short films (The Scarecrow, Cops and One Week). Interspersed between the films, Patrick delivers a brief but captivating history about this 100-year-old art form and about the man himself, Buster Keaton! This is a wonderful film/concert hybrid that the whole family will enjoy. Tickets: […]
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Join us for weekly trivia hosted by local writer, actor, and generally entertaining guy, Ryan Schmitt.
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Patrick Courtin performs original piano accompaniment live to three Buster Keaton short films (The Scarecrow, Cops and One Week). Interspersed between the films, Patrick delivers a brief but captivating history about this 100-year-old art form and about the man himself, Buster Keaton! This is a wonderful film/concert hybrid that the whole family will enjoy. Tickets: […]
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Sensibilities of Place is a conversation between self and place. An exploration of relationships between the environment, systems, people, and those houses within. Conversations that connect the material with the abstract, and the observed and the direct. The work manifest through bearing witness and being witnessed. These notions culminate physically in text and textiles. The installation is an invitation to meander. […]
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September 2nd, 2023 10 a.m - 2 p.m Ages 13+ Register by August 19th. Pay what you can + Mandatory $15.00 Materials Fee (suggested $35.00 total) An artist’s book is a book created by an artist and not a biography of an artist. It is experimental in media and could tell a story or maybe […] |
