Locals celebrate the magic of art after dark at LUNA Fest during three days of nocturnal art and wonder across Revelstoke.

Luna Fest offered a curated lineup of light, musical talent, mesmerizing installation art, interactive performances, and family-friendly fun that transfored the downtown core. 

The theme of this year含羞草研究社檚 LUNA Fest was 含羞草研究社淚n Contrast,含羞草研究社� embracing the notion that comparison reveals both our differences and our connections.

含羞草研究社淚n Contrast含羞草研究社� invited attendees to explore the dynamic interplay of visible opposites. From the juxtaposition of large and small, sharp and blurry, to the interplay of light and dark, this year含羞草研究社檚 installations will deliberately highlight contrasts, sparking unexpected narratives and deeper contemplation, said Nora Hughes, general manager of Arts Revelstoke and LUNA Fest producer.

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The three-day celebration began on the evening of Friday, Sept. 20, with LUNA Sound, a musical takeover of four downtown Revelstoke venues. 

Hughes said 11 of Canada含羞草研究社檚 best new musical artists invaded Revelstoke on Friday.

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On Saturday, Sept. 21, LUNA Arts featured a 30-plus performance and installation art pieces. 

含羞草研究社淚n contrast to previous LUNA Fest weekends, this year含羞草研究社檚 LUNA Arts event was performance-heavy with a timetable of must-see events,含羞草研究社� said Hughes. 含羞草研究社淪unday was a daytime celebration meant to include the whole family and we are aiming to create a space for local talent to take the stage and join in on the LUNA Fest magic.含羞草研究社�

LUNA Sunday was a collaboration with the Revelstoke Railway Museum含羞草研究社檚 Railway Days and featured local musical talent as well as LUNA Youth workshops.