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SUMMARY:Pier 21
DESCRIPTION:Pier 21 is a moving musical\, written and directed by Allen Desnoyer\, and uses a blend of Celtic and swing music to tell the stories of those who fled from Europe and arrived at Pier 21\, the gateway to Canada. \nDesnoyers said the concept for the show was something he had been thinking about for the better part of a decade. \n“When Syrian refugees began arriving in my hometown of Ladner\, B.C. in late 2016\, the tenant at my home was from Libya and became a translator to local refugees and it seemed crucial to find a way to tell a story of people fleeing a war zone\, but also make it an entertaining show\,” he said in an email interview. \nA visit to Pier 21 in Halifax in 2017 inspired him to begin writing a Celtic flavoured show that could incorporate immigrants and Second World War brides as well as swing music. \n“Finding out that Pier 21 was where the troops departed from clinched the need to focus on the (Second World War) era itself and provided the show with a clear beginning\, middle and end\,” he said. \nThe production has been embraced and has been performed close to 250 times across Canada including a visit to Pier 21 in 2019. The pandemic cancelled the show that was planned for Ottawa on the 75th anniversary of VE Day and one planned for Steinbach in spring of 2020.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/pier-21/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Destiny USA
DESCRIPTION:If you are searching for relief from modern cynicism and despair\, look no further than Destiny\, USA – The UBYSSEY\, Vancouver \n‍‍When Laura moved from Toronto to Syracuse\, New York\, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. \nGaining her first job as a relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing causes her to question whether she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. Destiny\, USA by Laura Anne Harris beautifully weaves together three poignant and personal stories: her move to Syracuse\, NY to be with her new husband as he pursues his PhD\, her attempt to deal with her mother’s illness in Canada while living in Trump’s America\, and her enlightening new job as a relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. \nWhile this is mainly autobiographical\, some details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the Deaf callers. \nThe performance integrates partial closed captioning and features performances from three Canadian Deaf actors: Tamyka Bullen\, Natasha Bacchus\, and Sage Lovell through ASL video projection. \nWRITTEN & PERFORMED BY‍ \nLaura Anne Harris \nVIDEO APPEARANCES BY ‍ \nNatasha Bacchus\nTamyka Bullen\nSage Lovell \n‍CREATIVE TEAM \nDIRECTOR\nKrystal Osborne \nPLAYWRIGHT\nLaura Anne Harris \nASL CONSULTANT\nKat Campbell \nPROJECTION / CAPTIONING DESIGN\nMatthew Koutzun \nSOUND DESIGN\nAlex Eddington
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/destiny-usa/2023-09-29/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Destiny USA
DESCRIPTION:If you are searching for relief from modern cynicism and despair\, look no further than Destiny\, USA – The UBYSSEY\, Vancouver \n‍‍When Laura moved from Toronto to Syracuse\, New York\, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. \nGaining her first job as a relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing causes her to question whether she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. Destiny\, USA by Laura Anne Harris beautifully weaves together three poignant and personal stories: her move to Syracuse\, NY to be with her new husband as he pursues his PhD\, her attempt to deal with her mother’s illness in Canada while living in Trump’s America\, and her enlightening new job as a relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. \nWhile this is mainly autobiographical\, some details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the Deaf callers. \nThe performance integrates partial closed captioning and features performances from three Canadian Deaf actors: Tamyka Bullen\, Natasha Bacchus\, and Sage Lovell through ASL video projection. \nWRITTEN & PERFORMED BY‍ \nLaura Anne Harris \nVIDEO APPEARANCES BY ‍ \nNatasha Bacchus\nTamyka Bullen\nSage Lovell \n‍CREATIVE TEAM \nDIRECTOR\nKrystal Osborne \nPLAYWRIGHT\nLaura Anne Harris \nASL CONSULTANT\nKat Campbell \nPROJECTION / CAPTIONING DESIGN\nMatthew Koutzun \nSOUND DESIGN\nAlex Eddington
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/destiny-usa/2023-09-28/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T213000
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SUMMARY:Jake's Gift
DESCRIPTION:Jake’s Gift returns to the Sunset Theatre stage this summer on Saturday\, July 15th and Friday\, September 8th. This multi-award winning play is written and performed by Julia Mackey and Directed by Dirk Van Stralen. It was one of three plays to come out of our inaugural Exploration Series in 2006. \nSynopsis: \nJake’s Gift is a surprisingly funny drama about a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. \nWhile revisiting the shores of Juno beach\, Jake encounters Isabelle\, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother\, Chester\, a once promising young musician. \nAt its heart\, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave. \nWritten & Performed by Julia Mackey \nDirected by Dirk Van Stralen \nwww.jakesgift.com \nThe show is 1 Act and runs 65 minutes with no intermission. \nTickets are $20 for Adults\, $18 for Sunset Theatre Members and $10 for Teens and Kids. The play is recommended for Ages 10 +
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-2/2023-09-08/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Courtin vs. Keaton
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Courtin performs original piano accompaniment live to three Buster Keaton short films (The Scarecrow\, Cops and One Week).\nInterspersed between the films\, Patrick delivers a brief but captivating history about this 100-year-old art form and about the man himself\, Buster Keaton!\nThis is a wonderful film/concert hybrid that the whole family will enjoy.\nTickets:\n$20 Adults\n$18 Sunset Members\n$10 Teens/Kids\nBox Office and fully licensed concession Opens at 7:30PM. Showtime is at 8PM.\nFirst Act (@ 50 min.)\nThe Scarecrow (1920) & Cops (1922)\nIntermission (15 min.)\n2nd Act: (@35 minutes)\nOne Week (1920)
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/courtin-vs-keaton-3/2023-08-27/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:Courtin vs. Keaton
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Courtin performs original piano accompaniment live to three Buster Keaton short films (The Scarecrow\, Cops and One Week).\nInterspersed between the films\, Patrick delivers a brief but captivating history about this 100-year-old art form and about the man himself\, Buster Keaton!\nThis is a wonderful film/concert hybrid that the whole family will enjoy.\nTickets:\n$20 Adults\n$18 Sunset Members\n$10 Teens/Kids\nBox Office and fully licensed concession Opens at 7:30PM. Showtime is at 8PM.\nFirst Act (@ 50 min.)\nThe Scarecrow (1920) & Cops (1922)\nIntermission (15 min.)\n2nd Act: (@35 minutes)\nOne Week (1920)
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/courtin-vs-keaton-3/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230811T220000
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CREATED:20230724T152332Z
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SUMMARY:The Fugitives
DESCRIPTION: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. Performance highlights include most major Canadian folk festivals\, a slot at Glastonbury\, and a tour opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020\, the band created “Ridge”\, a WW1-centered theatre show\, which was named a Globe & Mail “Top Arts Pick of the Year”\, and has toured to over 30 theatres across Canada. The band has earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows\, brimming with complex harmonies\, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship. As the CBC has it: “This show is simply brilliant.” \n“The four part vocals are sensational…each of these Fugitives has the talent\, voice and charisma to front their own band.” — Edmonton Sun \n“Despite their all-acoustic lineup\, the Fugitives bring enough energy to the stage to light up a small city… The East Van quartet conjures up a sound that’s like the missing link between Leonard Cohen\, the Pogues\, and the immortal Shorty Shitstain.” — Georgia Straight
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-fugitives/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T223000
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SUMMARY:Madeline Tasquin
DESCRIPTION:A 1-human musical cabaret of piano\, ukulele\, guitar\, synth and voice\, with occasional help from the others in the room (that’s you). \nMadeline 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 presence that will disarm even the stiffest show-goer. \n“A creative tour-de-force.”\n–San Francisco Chronicle Datebook
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/madeline-tasquin/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T203000
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CREATED:20230724T152002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T152002Z
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SUMMARY:Field Zoology 101
DESCRIPTION: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 of Best Comedy at Victoria Fringe 2016. \nAbout the artist/company\nShawn O’Hara started stand-up comedy in Victoria in 2012\, and has performed at JFL NorthWest and the Rifflandia Music Festival. Since 2016 he has performed in award-winning Fringe shows Field Zoology 101 and Fake Ghost Tours. \nCredits\nShawn O’Hara – Writer/performer\nJessica Tai – Production Manager\nMike Delamont – Producer
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/field-zoology-101/2023-08-05/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T152200Z
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SUMMARY:Madeline Tasquin
DESCRIPTION:A 1-human musical cabaret of piano\, ukulele\, guitar\, synth and voice\, with occasional help from the others in the room (that’s you). \nMadeline 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 presence that will disarm even the stiffest show-goer. \n“A creative tour-de-force.”\n–San Francisco Chronicle Datebook
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/madeline-tasquin/2023-08-04/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230724T152002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T152002Z
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SUMMARY:Field Zoology 101
DESCRIPTION: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 of Best Comedy at Victoria Fringe 2016. \nAbout the artist/company\nShawn O’Hara started stand-up comedy in Victoria in 2012\, and has performed at JFL NorthWest and the Rifflandia Music Festival. Since 2016 he has performed in award-winning Fringe shows Field Zoology 101 and Fake Ghost Tours. \nCredits\nShawn O’Hara – Writer/performer\nJessica Tai – Production Manager\nMike Delamont – Producer
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/field-zoology-101/2023-08-04/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230728T164021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T164021Z
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SUMMARY:SpeakEasy Sunset Cabaret!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShowtime starts at 8PM – 2 acts @ 45 minutes each then we end the evening with a late night SpeakEasy Party….but don’t tell anyone…..shhhhh Speak….easy…… \n 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/speakeasy-sunset-cabaret/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230803T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230823T202509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T202509Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Cabaret
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShowtime starts at 8PM – 2 acts @ 45 minutes each. \nPlease note that the Content is usually adult in nature\, especially in the 2nd act. PG for sure. \n 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sunset-cabaret-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230711T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182528Z
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SUMMARY:Half/Asian with Amy the CODA
DESCRIPTION:HALF/ASIAN with Amy the CODA are a synth pop duo that sing harmonies in English and sign language. Blending their voices and stories into a sound and performance that is truly unlike any other. A PSR 36 synthesizer from 1980 sets the tone and tempo. Their harmonious voices tell stories with heart. The incorporation of sign language allows hearing audience members to experience music in a deeper way and for sign language users to have more access to the lyrics and message behind the music. \nFor Ian\, it started with the purchase of a Yamaha PSR 36 from Value Village – and has grown into a distinct sound that pushes the boundaries of synthesizer programming – going beyond the parameters it was designed for. The lyricism ranges from fractured poetry to poignant storytelling and narratives. Their sound has been likened to Chromeo and early Gorillaz\, mixed with George Harrison. \nFor Amy\, it started with signing along to one of Ian’s songs and realizing that she had lost the majority of her sign language fluency through having a profession that is not centered around the deaf community and interpreting. Her performance fully embraces her bi-lingual and bi-cultural identity as a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult) by including both spoken language and signed language. \n“As a band\, we work to create art that is meaningful to us. We both have bi-cultural identities\, and don’t always feel like we can fully be exactly who we are in every time and place. When we are creating or performing\, we are in this place where we embrace everything that has made us who we are. And by sharing it we allow these versions of ourselves to be seen.” \nChange starts with positive representation. We believe that art has the power to shift perspectives. \nBONUS: Come see the debut screening of their documentary\, Mother Tongue\, on Saturday 29 July.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/half-asian-with-amy-the-coda/2023-07-29/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230728T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230728T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230711T182454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182528Z
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SUMMARY:Half/Asian with Amy the CODA
DESCRIPTION:HALF/ASIAN with Amy the CODA are a synth pop duo that sing harmonies in English and sign language. Blending their voices and stories into a sound and performance that is truly unlike any other. A PSR 36 synthesizer from 1980 sets the tone and tempo. Their harmonious voices tell stories with heart. The incorporation of sign language allows hearing audience members to experience music in a deeper way and for sign language users to have more access to the lyrics and message behind the music. \nFor Ian\, it started with the purchase of a Yamaha PSR 36 from Value Village – and has grown into a distinct sound that pushes the boundaries of synthesizer programming – going beyond the parameters it was designed for. The lyricism ranges from fractured poetry to poignant storytelling and narratives. Their sound has been likened to Chromeo and early Gorillaz\, mixed with George Harrison. \nFor Amy\, it started with signing along to one of Ian’s songs and realizing that she had lost the majority of her sign language fluency through having a profession that is not centered around the deaf community and interpreting. Her performance fully embraces her bi-lingual and bi-cultural identity as a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult) by including both spoken language and signed language. \n“As a band\, we work to create art that is meaningful to us. We both have bi-cultural identities\, and don’t always feel like we can fully be exactly who we are in every time and place. When we are creating or performing\, we are in this place where we embrace everything that has made us who we are. And by sharing it we allow these versions of ourselves to be seen.” \nChange starts with positive representation. We believe that art has the power to shift perspectives. \nBONUS: Come see the debut screening of their documentary\, Mother Tongue\, on Saturday 29 July.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/half-asian-with-amy-the-coda/2023-07-28/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230722T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230520T161613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182237Z
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SUMMARY:LittleFox • An Evening of Music with Alison Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:LittleFox features the original songs of singer/multi-instrumentalist Alison Jenkins. Her first EP\, Desire Lines\, was released in Spring 2022\, and her second EP\, Ghost In This House\, produced and recorded by World Peach Records\, will be released in May 2023. With vocals that can leap from high and ethereal to a whiskey-soaked gutpunch- often in a single song- LittleFox explores genres from folk/pop to bluegrass to blues\, featuring thoughtful original songs about love\, longing\, belonging\, women\, urban history\, and finding your way in strange times. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nLittleFox features the original songs of singer/multi-instrumentalist Alison Jenkins. Her first EP\, Desire Lines\, was released in Spring 2022\, and her second EP\, Ghost In This House\, produced and recorded by World Peach Records\, will be released in 2023. With vocals that can leap from high and ethereal to a whiskey-soaked gutpunch- often in a single song- LittleFox explores genres from folk/pop to bluegrass to blues. Guided by the textures of violin\, pedal steel\, accordion\, ukulele\, and banjo\, and locked in by a rock-solid rhythm section\, Jenkins’ thoughtful original songs are about love\, longing\, belonging\, missing and murdered women\, urban history\, and finding your way in strange times. \nAlison has played and sung with many groups\, including Something about Reptiles\, Flying Folk Army\, Zeellia\, and Lone Crow Jubilee. She is also a professional sound designer\, composer\, actor\, and music director for live theatre\, performing in shows as varied asOnce (Arts Club Theatre\, Vancouver)\, Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan (Carousel Theatre\, Vancouver)\, and Fiddler on the Roof (Persephone Theatre\, Saskatchewan). \nLittleFox was born during the pandemic of 2020 when Jenkins focused first on songwriting\, then began turning her songs and demo recordings into EPs and a live band. A singer and multi-instrumentalist\, she plays clawhammer banjo\, accordion and ukulele live\, and also plays bass and percussion on recordings. LittleFox performs live in several configurations\, from solo to trio to a five-piece. \nThe current band lineup consists of: Alison Jenkins (lead vocals\, ukulele\, banjo\, accordion)\, Allan Haley (pedal steel\, mandolin)\, Masae Day (violin\, vocals)\, Alex Marr (drums)\, and David Marr (electric bass\, vocals). \nContact: littlefox604@gmail.com
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/littlefox-an-evening-of-music-with-alison-jenkins/2023-07-22/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230721T210000
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SUMMARY:LittleFox • An Evening of Music with Alison Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:LittleFox features the original songs of singer/multi-instrumentalist Alison Jenkins. Her first EP\, Desire Lines\, was released in Spring 2022\, and her second EP\, Ghost In This House\, produced and recorded by World Peach Records\, will be released in May 2023. With vocals that can leap from high and ethereal to a whiskey-soaked gutpunch- often in a single song- LittleFox explores genres from folk/pop to bluegrass to blues\, featuring thoughtful original songs about love\, longing\, belonging\, women\, urban history\, and finding your way in strange times. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nLittleFox features the original songs of singer/multi-instrumentalist Alison Jenkins. Her first EP\, Desire Lines\, was released in Spring 2022\, and her second EP\, Ghost In This House\, produced and recorded by World Peach Records\, will be released in 2023. With vocals that can leap from high and ethereal to a whiskey-soaked gutpunch- often in a single song- LittleFox explores genres from folk/pop to bluegrass to blues. Guided by the textures of violin\, pedal steel\, accordion\, ukulele\, and banjo\, and locked in by a rock-solid rhythm section\, Jenkins’ thoughtful original songs are about love\, longing\, belonging\, missing and murdered women\, urban history\, and finding your way in strange times. \nAlison has played and sung with many groups\, including Something about Reptiles\, Flying Folk Army\, Zeellia\, and Lone Crow Jubilee. She is also a professional sound designer\, composer\, actor\, and music director for live theatre\, performing in shows as varied asOnce (Arts Club Theatre\, Vancouver)\, Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan (Carousel Theatre\, Vancouver)\, and Fiddler on the Roof (Persephone Theatre\, Saskatchewan). \nLittleFox was born during the pandemic of 2020 when Jenkins focused first on songwriting\, then began turning her songs and demo recordings into EPs and a live band. A singer and multi-instrumentalist\, she plays clawhammer banjo\, accordion and ukulele live\, and also plays bass and percussion on recordings. LittleFox performs live in several configurations\, from solo to trio to a five-piece. \nThe current band lineup consists of: Alison Jenkins (lead vocals\, ukulele\, banjo\, accordion)\, Allan Haley (pedal steel\, mandolin)\, Masae Day (violin\, vocals)\, Alex Marr (drums)\, and David Marr (electric bass\, vocals). \nContact: littlefox604@gmail.com
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/littlefox-an-evening-of-music-with-alison-jenkins/2023-07-21/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230715T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230628T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T145329Z
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SUMMARY:Jake's Gift
DESCRIPTION:Jake’s Gift returns to the Sunset Theatre stage this summer on Saturday\, July 15th and Friday\, September 8th. This multi-award winning play is written and performed by Julia Mackey and Directed by Dirk Van Stralen. It was one of three plays to come out of our inaugural Exploration Series in 2006. \nSynopsis: \nJake’s Gift is a surprisingly funny drama about a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. \nWhile revisiting the shores of Juno beach\, Jake encounters Isabelle\, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother\, Chester\, a once promising young musician. \nAt its heart\, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave. \nWritten & Performed by Julia Mackey \nDirected by Dirk Van Stralen \nwww.jakesgift.com \nThe show is 1 Act and runs 65 minutes with no intermission. \nTickets are $20 for Adults\, $18 for Sunset Theatre Members and $10 for Teens and Kids. The play is recommended for Ages 10 +
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-2/2023-07-15/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230628T145044Z
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SUMMARY:Sawney's Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Sawney’s Legacy tells the story of James Anderson\, the first published poet of note in British Columbia. \nThis play is written and performed by Brendan Bailey with Direction by Dirk Van Stralen. It was developed in part through The Sunset Theatre’s annual Exploration Series\, and will be presented once a month this summer on June 30th\, July 14th and August 25th. \nAbout the Poet: James Anderson was the first published poet of note in British Columbia. His Sawney’s Letters and Cariboo Rhymes has been of tremendous historical relevance and is quoted regularly in publications regarding the Cariboo Gold Rush. Born in 1835\, raised and educated in Scotland at the prestigious Dollar Academy\, and one of fifteen children\, he became lord for the Anderson family estate. While resident along Williams Creek during the Cariboo Gold Rush\, he was involved as an owner\, investor\, and labourer in a number of mining pursuits\, but was also heavily involved in many community and social endeavours and was notably respected and well-liked\, particularly for his legal aptitude\, commentative verse\, and singing voice. \nCONTENT WARNING: Sawney’s Legacy is a period piece and explores privileged views of the nineteenth century Caucasian society\, as well as addressing adult themes around family trauma and bias. \nSawney’s Legacy runs approximately 60 minutes in length. \nPlaywright/Researcher/Performer: Brendan Bailey \nProduction Manager/Stage Manager/Lighting Design: Emily Lindstrom \nDirector and Poster Design: Dirk Van Stralen \nResearch and Historical Consultant: Richard Thomas Wright \nIndigenous Consultants: Cheryl Chapman and Mike Retasket \nChinese Consultant: Dr. Ying-Ying Chen \nTheology Consultants: David and Michelle Lieffertz \nCariboo Lodge #4 Consultant: Neil Vant \nNoble Players Logo (design\, image\, and intellectual property): Caitlin Bailey \nCover and Poster Image: Emily Lindstrom \nCostume Advisors and Wardrobe Support: Michelle Lieffertz and Patti Bailey \nHISTORICAL NOTES: The historic dates and events are (or are as close of an educated assumption to) documented\, sourced\, and cited fact. In writing this play\, the playwright has worked within the given historical circumstances and drawn from historic publications to breathe life to fact. \nNoble Players Theatrics is a Canadian production company focused on sharing stories connected to our historic gold rushes. Noble refers to the properties of gold which we feel serve as an effective metaphor for artistic integrity and entertainment value. \nContact: nobleplayerstheatrics@gmail.com
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sawneys-legacy/2023-07-14/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230520T161247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T161424Z
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SUMMARY:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life is a heartfelt passion project that began in 2018 as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn. He shares his exceptional true story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow his true passion—playing the banjo!\nWhen faced with a cancer battle\, his lifelong dream becomes the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling\, heartfelt humour and music\, this highly awarded\, internationally toured show is an uplifting story of challenge\, triumph\, and the power of positivity. \nThis intimate experience is one sure to leave you feeling empowered\, inspired\, and ready to dust off your own long forgotten dreams. \nIt has been Keith’s mission to raise money for causes close to his heart including various cancer charities. He has performed the show over 250 times and has donated 100% of his artist fees and as of December 2022 has raised over $600\,000.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/tomatoes-tried-to-kill-me-but-banjos-saved-my-life/2023-07-08/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230707T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230520T161247Z
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SUMMARY:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life is a heartfelt passion project that began in 2018 as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn. He shares his exceptional true story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow his true passion—playing the banjo!\nWhen faced with a cancer battle\, his lifelong dream becomes the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling\, heartfelt humour and music\, this highly awarded\, internationally toured show is an uplifting story of challenge\, triumph\, and the power of positivity. \nThis intimate experience is one sure to leave you feeling empowered\, inspired\, and ready to dust off your own long forgotten dreams. \nIt has been Keith’s mission to raise money for causes close to his heart including various cancer charities. He has performed the show over 250 times and has donated 100% of his artist fees and as of December 2022 has raised over $600\,000.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/tomatoes-tried-to-kill-me-but-banjos-saved-my-life/2023-07-07/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230706T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230520T161247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T161424Z
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SUMMARY:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
DESCRIPTION:Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life is a heartfelt passion project that began in 2018 as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn. He shares his exceptional true story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow his true passion—playing the banjo!\nWhen faced with a cancer battle\, his lifelong dream becomes the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling\, heartfelt humour and music\, this highly awarded\, internationally toured show is an uplifting story of challenge\, triumph\, and the power of positivity. \nThis intimate experience is one sure to leave you feeling empowered\, inspired\, and ready to dust off your own long forgotten dreams. \nIt has been Keith’s mission to raise money for causes close to his heart including various cancer charities. He has performed the show over 250 times and has donated 100% of his artist fees and as of December 2022 has raised over $600\,000.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/tomatoes-tried-to-kill-me-but-banjos-saved-my-life/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230628T145044Z
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SUMMARY:Sawney's Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Sawney’s Legacy tells the story of James Anderson\, the first published poet of note in British Columbia. \nThis play is written and performed by Brendan Bailey with Direction by Dirk Van Stralen. It was developed in part through The Sunset Theatre’s annual Exploration Series\, and will be presented once a month this summer on June 30th\, July 14th and August 25th. \nAbout the Poet: James Anderson was the first published poet of note in British Columbia. His Sawney’s Letters and Cariboo Rhymes has been of tremendous historical relevance and is quoted regularly in publications regarding the Cariboo Gold Rush. Born in 1835\, raised and educated in Scotland at the prestigious Dollar Academy\, and one of fifteen children\, he became lord for the Anderson family estate. While resident along Williams Creek during the Cariboo Gold Rush\, he was involved as an owner\, investor\, and labourer in a number of mining pursuits\, but was also heavily involved in many community and social endeavours and was notably respected and well-liked\, particularly for his legal aptitude\, commentative verse\, and singing voice. \nCONTENT WARNING: Sawney’s Legacy is a period piece and explores privileged views of the nineteenth century Caucasian society\, as well as addressing adult themes around family trauma and bias. \nSawney’s Legacy runs approximately 60 minutes in length. \nPlaywright/Researcher/Performer: Brendan Bailey \nProduction Manager/Stage Manager/Lighting Design: Emily Lindstrom \nDirector and Poster Design: Dirk Van Stralen \nResearch and Historical Consultant: Richard Thomas Wright \nIndigenous Consultants: Cheryl Chapman and Mike Retasket \nChinese Consultant: Dr. Ying-Ying Chen \nTheology Consultants: David and Michelle Lieffertz \nCariboo Lodge #4 Consultant: Neil Vant \nNoble Players Logo (design\, image\, and intellectual property): Caitlin Bailey \nCover and Poster Image: Emily Lindstrom \nCostume Advisors and Wardrobe Support: Michelle Lieffertz and Patti Bailey \nHISTORICAL NOTES: The historic dates and events are (or are as close of an educated assumption to) documented\, sourced\, and cited fact. In writing this play\, the playwright has worked within the given historical circumstances and drawn from historic publications to breathe life to fact. \nNoble Players Theatrics is a Canadian production company focused on sharing stories connected to our historic gold rushes. Noble refers to the properties of gold which we feel serve as an effective metaphor for artistic integrity and entertainment value. \nContact: nobleplayerstheatrics@gmail.com
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sawneys-legacy/2023-06-30/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230623T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230520T161019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T161019Z
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SUMMARY:For Science!
DESCRIPTION:A study in comedy. \nRated PG: Family-friendly\, but designed for adults. \nBill Nye the Science Guy meets Blue Man Group in an absurd investigation of instant gratification and celebration of the scientific method. \nThe Professor and her Lab Assistant need YOU for their research. Without words\, they seamlessly guide members of the audience through a series increasing complicated challenges. It begins with ringing a simple desk bell\, includes a Nerf gun shootout\, and ends in a spectacular musical finale. \nIncorporating projections and some truly terrible science puns\, For Science! appeals to the nerd in all of us\, and sparks the utter joy of losing ourselves to curiosity. \nCreated & performed by Christine Lesiak & Ian Walker\nDirecting consultant: Deanna Fleysher\nSoftware designer: Adrian MacKenzie\nVideo design: Navras Kamal\nMusic consultants: Chase Padgett & Leif Ingebrigtsen\nPerformance consultant: Jan Henderson \nRuntime: Approximately 55 min.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/for-science/2023-06-23/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230520T161019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T161019Z
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SUMMARY:For Science!
DESCRIPTION:A study in comedy. \nRated PG: Family-friendly\, but designed for adults. \nBill Nye the Science Guy meets Blue Man Group in an absurd investigation of instant gratification and celebration of the scientific method. \nThe Professor and her Lab Assistant need YOU for their research. Without words\, they seamlessly guide members of the audience through a series increasing complicated challenges. It begins with ringing a simple desk bell\, includes a Nerf gun shootout\, and ends in a spectacular musical finale. \nIncorporating projections and some truly terrible science puns\, For Science! appeals to the nerd in all of us\, and sparks the utter joy of losing ourselves to curiosity. \nCreated & performed by Christine Lesiak & Ian Walker\nDirecting consultant: Deanna Fleysher\nSoftware designer: Adrian MacKenzie\nVideo design: Navras Kamal\nMusic consultants: Chase Padgett & Leif Ingebrigtsen\nPerformance consultant: Jan Henderson \nRuntime: Approximately 55 min.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/for-science/2023-06-22/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T211500
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230515T044558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T044558Z
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SUMMARY:Sawney's Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this Thursday\, May 18th @ 8PM for a special performance of Sawney’s Legacy at the Sunset Theatre in Wells.\nDate: Thursday\, May 18 @ 8PM\nRunning Time: @ 70 minutes – no intermission\nBox Office Opens @ 7:30PM\nLicensed Concession Opens @ 7:30PM\nTickets are $20.00 or Pay What You Can and can be purchased at the door or online at https://www.sunset-theatre.com/tickets \nABOUT Sawney’s Legacy:\nSawney’s Legacy is written and performed by Brendan Bailey.\nBrendan has very generously offered this show as a fundraiser for the Sunset Theatre. Thank you Brendan! \nAn Edwardian doctor explores the legacy his father\, poet James Anderson\, of Sawney’s Letters renown\, left in a far away mining camp in a place called Cariboo. \nThis solo-performer play is written and performed by Brendan Bailey\, directed by Dirk Van Stralen\, designed by Emily Bailey\, produced by Noble Players Theatrics\, and developed with thanks to research provided by historian\, Richard Wright. \nSawney’s Legacy is a period piece\, runs approximately 70 minutes in length\, and at various times during the show explores privileged views of 19th century caucasian society as well as addressing adult themes around family trauma and bias. It is not recommended for those under 10 years of age. \nA biographical play about Barkerville poet\, James Anderson\, Sawney’s Legacy explores an enduring connection between father and son.\nAnderson\, an 1860s Scottish miner\, was known as the Bard of Barkerville and the Poet Laureate of the Cariboo. He was one of the province’s first published poets\, and was also known for his poems and lyrics compiled as Sawney’s Letters in 1867. He left Barkerville to return home to Scotland after nearly a decade in late 1871. His 10 year-old son\, David\, would grow to take after him as a prolific writer in the late 19th Century. \nSawney’s Legacy was developed in part through the Sunset Theatre’s Exploration Series on the ancestral lands of the Dakelh\, Lhtako Dené\, and Secwépemc Peoples in 2020. This was followed by staged readings in 2021 and a premiere during the Sunset Theatre Speakeasy Festival in July 2022. In late August 2022\, Sawney’s Legacy was performed in the Victoria Fringe Festival to great acclaim. \nFeedback for the play has included: “mesmerizing\,” “amazing\,” “deeply sensational” “a really specia lexperience\,” “awesome\,” “an insightful\, complex and comforting escape\,” “beautifully written and performed\,” “nothing short of remarkable\,” “a rich transport back into time\,” and “all history should be taught this way.”
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sawneys-legacy-2/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T014202Z
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SUMMARY:National Canadian Film Day at the Sunset Theatre
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Canadian Films we will be hosting a day of all Canadian Film Screenings at the Sunset Theatre in Wells along with hundreds of Theatres across Canada for the All You Can Watch Buffet.\nBox Office will open at 11:30AM on April 19th. \nTickets: Pay What You Can\nHere’s our Line Up of Canadian Films for #CanFilmDay \n12PM – Long Time Running (2017)\nA chronicle of The Tragically Hip’s Final 2016 tour.\n \n2PM – Viking (2022)\nThe Viking Society is recruiting volunteers for the first manned mission to Mars. The goal is to form a B-team that will mirror the mission here on Earth in order to find solutions to the interpersonal problems that the Mars-bound crew is experiencing. The film tells the story of David\, a high school gym teacher\, who seizes this opportunity to revive his dream of becoming an astronaut and making a difference. Viking is a little absurd\, falling somewhere between a high-concept comedy and a straight up allegorical tale. It’s a story about the gap between our dreams and reality.\nhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/viking_2022 \n4PM – Scarborough (2022)\nThree children become friends while living in a low-income neighbourhood.\n \n7PM – First We Eat (2020) • Hot Docs\nLiving just south of the Arctic Circle\, filmmaker Suzanne Crocker and her skeptical family attempt to ban all grocery store food for one year.\n \n9PM – I Like Movies (2022)\nSocially inept 17-year-old cinephile\, Lawrence Kweller (Isaiah Lehtinen) gets a job at a video store\, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.\n \n#CanFilmDay 2023!\nHelp us celebrate Canadian Films on National Canadian Film Day!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/national-canadian-film-day-at-the-sunset-theatre/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230206T000942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T000942Z
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SUMMARY:Sherlock Holmes Alone
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 10th @ 7:30PM we are very happy to be hosting Jp Winslow and his play\, Sherlock Holmes Alone at The Sunset Theatre in Wells. \nThis one-night-only performance is a fundraiser for the Wells School Parental Advisory Committee. Tickets are By Donation at the Door.\nExplore Wells this Winter!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sherlock-holmes-alone-3/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T015346
CREATED:20230208T021940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T021940Z
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SUMMARY:FILM: Everything Everywhere All At Once
DESCRIPTION:We don’t usually screen films more than once\, but this time we’ll make an exception\, because it’s totally bonkers and Oscar™ nominated All At Once. \nJoin us at the Sunset for this amazing film – nominated for 11 OSCARS including BEST PICTURE.\nDate: Thursday\, February 9th\nStart time: 8PM\nTickets: $10\nRunning Time: 2 hours & 12 minutes\nRating: R\n(Sexual Material|Language|Some Violence)\nGenre: Comedy\, Adventure\, Sci-Fi\, Fantasy\nDirected by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert\, collectively known as Daniels\, the film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about a middle-aged Chinese immigrant swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.(Michelle Yeoh).\nEverything Everywhere All At Once Trailer:\n \n 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/film-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells
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SUMMARY:OSCAR NOMINATED FILM: TÁR
DESCRIPTION:From writer-producer-director Todd Field comes TÁR\, starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár\, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra. We meet Tár at the height of her career\, as she’s preparing both a book launch and much-anticipated live performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Over the ensuing weeks her life begins to unravel in a singularly modern way. The result is a searing examination of power\, and its impact and durability in today’s society.\nRating: R (Some Language and Brief Nudity)\nGenre: Drama\, Music\nOriginal Language: English\nDirector: Todd Field\nProducer: Todd Field\, Alexandra Milchan\, Scott Lambert\nWriter: Todd Field\nRuntime: 2h 38m\nPreview:\nhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tar_2022
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/oscar-nominated-film-tar/
LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada
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