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SUMMARY:Community Walking Tour: Chinese Canadian Townsite
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the lives of the ordinary and extraordinary people who came to work in some of the most dangerous mines in the British Empire. \n$10 per person
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/community-walking-tour-chinese-canadian-townsite/
LOCATION:Cumberland Village\, Cumberland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cumberland Museum & Archives":MAILTO:info@cumberlandmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:The Moon Also Rises Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:The invitation is to look up. \nIn The Moon Also Rises\, seven island artists turn their attention toward our nearest celestial neighbour. Each artist offers a different way of seeing\, experiencing and responding to the Moon. Across a multitude of media\, including painting\, printmaking\, photography\, sculpture\, video and poetry\, the exhibition shifts back and forth between the tangible and imaginal\, the known and mysterious. \nWhile the moon has provided us a consistent presence in the sky\, it has also offered a powerful vessel for humans to make meaning of. Consistently inconstant\, it marks time and generates tides. The moon illuminates dark nights\, shines during the day and has long been associated with dreams\, desire and psychological transformation. Simultaneously intimate and immense\, the moon acts as a repository for the symbolic\, whether playful or contemplative\, and has always captured the imagination of humanity. \nOne moon. Seven artists. Seven perspectives. \nWhat does the moon awaken in you?
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-moon-also-rises-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Button Blankets: Exhibit\, talk\, and button drive
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay Museum will host an exhibit featuring button blankets created by artist Pamela Mitchell from October 22 to October 30\, 2026. \n  \nMitchell is a K’ómoks First Nation member and their Culture Manager who has Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish roots. \n  \nHer artwork can be seen around the valley including the NIC Courtenay campus\, on a Comox Fire Department truck\, and at her family-owned Cedar Bark Gallery on Bayside Road. \n  \nOn Saturday\, October 24\, Mitchell will present a brief illustrated talk in conjunction with the exhibit that will touch on the history of button blankets as well as common KFN crests. The same talk will be given twice on Saturday\, October 24\, first at 1 pm and again at 1:30 pm. There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is required and there is a maximum of 20 people per talk so sign up early to avoid disappointment. Call the museum at 250-334-0686 ext 2 to register. \n  \nButton Drive \nOne of Mitchell’s many projects as Culture Manager is working to create a “treasure box” of ceremonial regalia items to share with KFN members who are without. Buttons are always needed to craft new blankets\, and the public are invited to help by donating. Buttons must be white in colour but can be made from plastic or shell. Flat sew-through buttons are preferred. A drop box will be at the museum from October 22 to October 30 for those who wish to contribute.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/button-blankets-exhibit-talk-and-button-drive-2/
LOCATION:the Courtenay and District Museum\, 207 4th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, COURTENAY\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exibits
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SUMMARY:Harvest Tea & Silent Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to an afternoon of homemade treats\, tea\, and a chance to bid on art donated by area artists. \n\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, October 25th\, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, St. George’s United Church is hosting a Harvest Tea & Silent Art Auction Fundraiser. The tea will feature a variety of teas and homemade baked goods made by some of our congregants and friends. The silent auction will feature artwork by recognized local artists. \nThe proceeds of all artwork sold will be divided between two charities– Comox Valley Food Bank and L’Arche Comox Valley\, which is building a residential facility and serves the needs of many disabled people in our community.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/harvest-tea-silent-art-auction/
LOCATION:St. George’s United Church\, 505 6th Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, Courtenay\, BC V9N 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Gala
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunted Mine Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us as part of the All Hallows’ Eve Parade & Street Party! \nCumberland Museum & Archives – Downstairs \nFree or Admission by Donation
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/halloween-haunted-mine-experience/
LOCATION:Cumberland Museum & Archives\, 2680 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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