Monthly Archives: April 2013

$1,500 of funding for general business skills training to improve your business

Posted on April 30, 2013 by WKRAC admin

The BC Chamber of Commerce, supported by the government of BC, is offering up to $1,500 of funding through the BC Micro Business Training Program (MBT) for general business skills training to improve the efficiency and productivity of your business. … Continue reading →

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1,592 Ideas to Keep Your Organization Afloat

Posted on April 30, 2013 by WKRAC admin

1,592 Ideas to Keep Your Organization Afloat Whether your organization is enjoying smooth sailing or navigating troubled waters, the “199 Ideas” publication series is a great way to benchmark your operations against the most common and effective association practices. Now’s … Continue reading →

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Capilano U textile & studio arts program to be cancelled – fight to save this program

Posted on April 30, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Call to Action!!!! Capilano U textile & studio arts program to be cancelled please fight to save this program  Textile Arts Department has just learned that due to proposed budget cuts, the long standing Textile Arts and  Studio Arts Programs … Continue reading →

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The Phantom of the Opera… Returns!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by WKRAC admin

The Phantom of the Opera….. RETURNS!   Peter Karrie and Melina Moore on their spring concert tour: May 10th – June 1st, 2013   Tickets to all shows at www.virtualvernon.com   Phantom of the Opera fans and Broadway lovers, you are in for a … Continue reading →

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Missoula Children`s Theatre Auditions – Trail

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Missoula Children`s Theatre Auditions  MCT auditions (for children currently enrolled in K-12) for RLOP and MCT`s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are on Monday, April 29th from 3:30-5:30 at the Webster Elem School Gym. Please pass this … Continue reading →

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VOTE CROMOLI

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

  VOTE CROMOLI Dear Friends, In light of the sudden sprouting of campaign signs across our fair land, the Cromoli Brothers have decided to bring the Message of Cromoli to the masses once again.  Having visited the bustling metropolese of … Continue reading →

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Materially Speaking – Richmond Art Gallery

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Richmond Art Gallery Materially speaking Jen Aitken Lou Lynn Brendan Lee Satish Tang Julie York Lou Lynn, Tools as Artifacts (detail), 2008-2012, Glass & Bronze, Photo credit: Janet Dwyer. April 14 – June 9, 2013 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, … Continue reading →

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CCBC Mentorship Program 2013

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

CCBC Mentorship Program 2013 Craft Council of BC is pleased to present the first season of the Mentorship Program. The application process starts this month, and aims at bringing together emerging talent with professional craft artists with the overall goal … Continue reading →

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Adrian Dix announced – BC NDP Government will increase investments in the BC Arts Council by $5 million

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Adrian Dix announced that a BC NDP Government will increase investments in the BC Arts Council by $5 million – taking its funding to the highest level of support ever at $29million by 2015/16. This new funding commitment is in … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Downtowns Workbook: Using Heritage to Build Strong, Vibrant Downtowns

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Here is a great new Heritage resource!  “Dynamic Downtowns Workbook: Using Heritage to Build Strong, Vibrant Downtowns” http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ftp/heritage/external/!publish/web/DynamicDowntownsWorkbook_Final.pdf

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ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN LITERARY FESTIVAL – Literary Stars Will Shine in Nelson

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

LITERARY STARS WILL SHINE IN NELSON JULY 11-14 AT THE QUEEN CITY’S ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN LITERARY FESTIVAL, WHICH ALSO FEATURES COURSES TAUGHT BY ALL THREE INTERIOR MOUNTAIN COLLEGES            Winners of the Giller Prize, Governor-General’s Literary Award, Trillium Book Award, Canada Reads, … Continue reading →

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Regional Arts, Entertainment and Culture Gathering on May 10th and 11th – Prince George

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Regional Arts, Entertainment and Culture Gathering on May 10th and 11th, 2013 In cooperation with the City of Prince George and the Prince George Community Arts Council, the 2015 Canada Winter Games is organizing its first Regional Arts, Entertainment and … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Call for Public Art Exhibitions      Canada Line Art Columns      The City of Richmond Public Art Program       Richmond, BC Canada       Budget: $5000 for each 4-month exhibition       Deadline for submissions: May 28th at 2pm       The City of Richmond … Continue reading →

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Nelson Registered Music Teachers Host Young Pianist Concert

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Nelson Registered Music Teachers Host Young Artist Paul Williamson is a 16 year old aspiring pianist from Mission, B.C. who took first place at the BCRMTA Piano Competition held this past September in Abbotsford. As a result of winning this … Continue reading →

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Rick Scott – Golden Civic Centre

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin
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A Kootenay Summer at Key City Theatre

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin
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BC Touring Council Awards

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

BC Touring Council Awards The BC Touring Council Annual Awards were handed out at the recently completed Pacific Contact booking conference http://bctouring.org/pacific-contact and tradeshow on April 6, 2013 in Burnaby, B.C. Nominations for Touring Artist/Company Of The Year is awarded … Continue reading →

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Culture Days 2013: Don’t miss the chance to be promoted in the national campaign

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Culture Days 2013: Don’t miss the chance to be promoted in the national campaign Register one or more activities at culturedays.ca before April 30 and you will be included in the Culture Days’ national spring communications campaign. Don’t worry if … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Support the Arts

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

10 Reasons to Support the Arts Randy Cohen for Arts USA.org Link to page: http://blog.artsusa.org/2013/04/08/10-reasons-to-support-the-arts-in-2013/Link to PDF: http://artsusa.org/pdf/get_involved/advocacy/research/2013/10reasons.pdf 1. True prosperity . . . The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. … Continue reading →

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Province commits funding for Aboriginal tourism

Posted on April 24, 2013 by WKRAC admin

Province commits funding for Aboriginal tourism OSOYOOS – The Province of British Columbia has provided $1 million to support the growth of Aboriginal tourism in B.C. The funding will go directly to the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC (AtBC) to … Continue reading →

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