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Community Calendar - April 13 - Rail jam, lots of music this weekend

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The Big Eddy Pub is hosting its third and final rail jam of the season on April 16.

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April 13

BROWN BAG HISTORY Join Cathy English for a talk on how Farwell became Revelstoke. At the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. 12:15 p.m. $5, includes cookies and coffee.

RSS MUSIC SPRING CONCERT Featuring the Revelstoke Secondary School bands. At the RSS gym. 7 p.m.

April 14

WINTER MARKET at the community centre. 2–5 p.m.

April 15

ART FIRST'S 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY Showcasing new works by members. View the art and meet the members of the gallery. 7-10 p.m.

THE MATINEE live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

NO OTHER WAY live at Outabounds. 9:30 p.m.

April 16

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING & TOY SWAP Bring children's clothes and toys to exchange with others. At Mt. View school gym. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 250-837-6669 for more information.

BEES & SEEDS Workshop on native bees and a seed exchange. Part of the Garden Guru series, with bee specialist Lynn Westcott. At the United Church. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $8.

HIP HOP'N'RAIL ATTACK Final rail jam of the year at the Big Eddy Pub. Registration at 5:30 p.m. Qualifier begins at 7 p.m. Pre-register by emailing ourhabitlifestyle@gmail.com or call 250-200-0150.

DAYGLO ABORTIONS and Circle the Wagons live at Outabounds. 7:30 p.m. See story on p. X for more on Dayglo Abortions.

DJ BULLET BILL & REALMIKE live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.

"GET SLUSHED" A season-ender featuring DJ Riot. Brought to you by Astral Mountain Productions. 10 p.m.

April 17

FRIENDS OF THE FEATHERED Meet at the ball diamonds for two hours of bird watching. Bring binoculars. No dogs. 7:15 a.m. every Sunday.

BLACKBERRY WOOD live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

April 18

FMRG SPEAKER SERIES Plant hunting for wildflowers in Iran by Lorna Duncan. Powder Springs Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Free for Friends, $5 for the public.

April 21

SHRED KELLY live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.

April 22-23

CORNSTARR live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.

April 23

CORNSTARR live at the Last Drop. Ski season ending party. 9 p.m.

April 24

FRIENDS OF THE FEATHERED Meet at the ball diamonds for two hours of bird watching. Bring binoculars. No dogs. 7:15 a.m. every Sunday.

BEACON AND EGGS HUNT at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Visit the beacon park at the top of the gondola and look for great prizes. The Easter Bunny will hand out prizes for kids.

STOKE TO SPOKE RACE Ski, bike and navigate an obstacle course at the fourth annual season-ending race. $20 for an individual, $45 for a team.

April 26

INFO SESSION ON BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION IN REVELSTOKE Round table discussion with the City of Revelstoke, BC Safety Authority and others. At the community centre. 7–9 p.m. For more information contact Marty Herbert at the City of Revelstoke at 250-837-3637 or marty.herbert@cityofrevelstoke.com.

ANDREA RAMALO BAND live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

April 27

LIFT THE LIP Free public health dental session for children 1-3-years-old. Call 1-866-847-4372 or 250-851-7422 for an appointment.

April 30

ROYAL WEDDING TEA Join the Revelstoke Museum & Archives the day after the royal wedding for afternoon tea. Wear your favourite dress hat or tiara and dress gloves. $7.50. $6.50 for members.

BROTHER TWANG live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.

May 1

FRIENDS OF THE FEATHERED Meet at the ball diamonds for two hours of bird watching. Bring binoculars. No dogs. 7:15 a.m. every Sunday.

LOVE REVELSTOKE FESTIVAL C3 Church presents a free event with inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, crafts, entertainment, games, contests, food, give-aways and prizes. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 2

FEDERAL ELECTION Visit www.elections.ca for more information on registration and voting locations.

May 6–8

MENDING FENCES presented by the Revelstoke Theatre Company. Details TBA.

May 7

LE COMTE ORY live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.

May 13 to June 3

THE HUMAN FACE OF REVELSTOKE Juried show at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features Commotion by Gillian Redwood and Peonies to Privies by the Golden Girls Watercolour Group. Opening May 13 at 6 p.m.

May 14

WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY  Children's activities, community booths and displays, music and more. Mackenzie Avenue. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 21

CAPRICCIO live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.

May 27–28

CHICKADEE NATURE FESTIVAL A mix of events for nature lovers of all ages. Visit www.friendsrevglacier.com for more information.

May 30 – June 5

BIKE TO WORK WEEK Details TBA.

June 4

IL TROVATORE live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.

June 9

RSS MUSIC FINALE CONCERT: HEROES AND VILLAINS Watch all RSS bands perform a wide variety of music. 7-10 p.m.

June 10-July 1

WEDNESDAY INSPIRATIONS by the Wednesday Meditation Group at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features Through My Eyes by the Revelstoke Self Advocates and IN/side/Out by Jewelles Smith. Opening June 10 at 6 p.m.

June 12

RELAY FOR LIFE Details TBA

June 13

BRAHMS live from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Roxy Theatre at 2 p.m.

June 18

DIE WALKURE live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 12 p.m.

June 19

FATHER'S DAY At Skytrek and the Enchanted Forest. Dad's are half-price and get a free BBQ lunch.

June 30

THE CHERRY ORCHARD live from the National Theatre. Roxy Theatre at 7 p.m.

July 8 to August 5

MUSE by Keishia Treber at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features Figuratively Speaking by Paula Cravens and Bowls of Life by Darlene Swan. Opening July 8 at 6 p.m.

July 16

CANADA PARKS DAY Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Glacier National Park and the grand re-opening of the Rogers Pass Centre. Includes new exhibits, a barbecue and activities for the whole family. At Rogers Pass.

August 12 to September 2

MIDSUMMER AFFORDABLE ART FAIR All works priced less than $300. At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Opening Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

September 9-30

FULL METAL BASKET by Kate Tupper at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features London on Canvas by Jason Keerak and Emerging from the Fire by Nancy Geismar, Cat Mather and David Walker. Opens Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

September 24-35

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK CAMPOUT at the Illecillewaet campground, near where Glacier National Park was founded 125 years ago.

October 7 to November 4

LAYERS OF LOVE by the Mt. Revelstoke Quilters at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features BC Parks 100 Celebration: Blanket Creek Provincial Park Environmental Art Photographic Project. Opens Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.

November 12 to December 2

ART IN THE PARK: 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLACIER AND YOHO NATIONAL PARKS at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features the Best of Banff Photographic Exhibition. Open Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

December 9-18

GIFTS FROM THE GALLERY at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Opens Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.



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