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Ongoing to May 6
DOORWAYS Members' show at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.
May 4
ALL NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP MEETING At the community centre. 7-8:30 p.m.
RAW NIGHT at the Last Drop. An unplugged version of open mic night. Come by with an instrument and play. 8 p.m. Every Wednesday throughout the summer.
May 5
CINQO DE MAYO at the Last Drop with the 4th Street Jazz Project and dance demonstrations from Cuban dance Bartolo Armenteros. 9 p.m.
CINQO DE MAYO at the River City Pub with Adam's Rib. 9 p.m.
May 5-7 and May 12-14
ANOTHER TWO HANDER ... OR TWO Play by David Belke presented by Revelstoke Theatre Company. Opening night is May 5 at 7:30 doors, curtains 8. At the community centre. Tickets for sale at Revelstoke Credit Union. Show runs also May 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. $15 for adults, $12 for students/seniors.
May 7
FARMERS MARKET in Grizzly Plaza. First one of the summer. Every Saturday until October.
LE COMTE ORY live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.
May 10
TRIVIA TUESDAY at the Last Drop. Interactive quiz hosted by Live Wire Entertainment. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday until further notice.
May 11-19
SCREEN SMART WEEK Complete list of events follows:
May 11
CONSCIOUSNESS IN A CONSUMER SOCIETY presented by Pacific Cinematique for RSS students. At RSS. 8:45-11:30 a.m.
YOUTH, PARENTS, AND THE NEW MEDIA LANDSCAPE presented by Pacific Cinematique. How do you connect to and discuss the media children are consuming and creating? This interactive workshop will inform and inspire new ways to engage with media. At RSS. 7–9 p.m.
May 12
PRESCHOOL ACROBATS DROP-IN Trampoline and gymnastics drop-in time. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. $6.
CITY WIDE TREASURE HUNT for pre-teens. Starts at Community Connections. 3-5 p.m. Register by calling 250-837-2920, ext. 27.
HIGH SCHOOL ACROBATS DROP-IN Trampoline and gymnastics drop-in time. 7-8 p.m. $6.
May 13
TEEN YOGA at Balu Yoga. Must have parent seigned waiver form. Wear loose fitting clothes. Max 15 people. 4-5 p.m.
REVY ROCKS Open mic event featuring new local band Caldera. At the United Church. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
May 14
WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY Children's activities, community booths and displays, music and more. Mackenzie Avenue. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SCREEN SMART CHILDREN'S EVENTS hosted by the Child Care Society. Featuring Kiki the Eco Elf at 10:30 a.m.. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LEGO CREATION EVENT Bring your Lego to show and enter for fabulous random draws. Outside Legends-N-Heroes. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BIKE RODEO with the RCMP in Grizzly Plaza. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RUN BIKE PARADE Prizes for best decorated run bike. Meet at First and Mackenzie. 11 a.m. For more information contact Mike at Skookum at 250-814-0090.
ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOP Join Tanya Lipscombe, aka Kiki the Eco Elf, as she provides a presentation about getting kids hooked on ecological sustainability and environmental awareness. 1:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Child Care Society.
May 15
RAILWAY MUSEUM EVENT Take part in the trackside fun and learn tips from model railroaders. Admission by donation. 1-4 p.m.
SCAVENGER HUNT & GEOCACHING Meet at the Railway Museum and be prepared to tromp around in the woods. Hosted by the NCES and Parks Canada. 1-3 p.m.
May 16
BERUSCHI PARK OPENING CELEBRATION Celebrate the opening of the new playground. 3:30 p.m.
May 17
GIGGLE, SING & SWIM at the aquatic centre. Parents and their children under 5 swim free. 10 a.m.
TEENY TINY TOONIE THEATRE SPORTS Drop-in theatre sport workshop for kids over 6. Join Miranda Allen and Taryn Walker to play a variety of theatre games. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $2.
May 18
SPRING FAIR for children born in 2007 and their families. At Mountain View Elementary gym. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LIBRAY GAMES NIGHT Bingo, Wizard, checked and more. For grades 3-7. At the Okanagan Regional Library. 5:30-7 p.m.
May 19
PLAY AGAIN Award winning documentary about the consequences of children spending their time online. At the Roxy Theatre. 7:30 p.m.
REGULAR EVENTS
May 11
RETIREE LUNCHEON The B.C. Government Retired Employees' Association is hosting its monthly luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Revelstoke Legion. $10. Contact Reiner at 250-675-4005 or dolittle12telus.net if you plan on attending. $10.
RAW NIGHT at the Last Drop. An unplugged version of open mic night. Come by with an instrument and play. 8 p.m. Every Wednesday throughout the summer.
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 17
TRIVIA TUESDAY at the Last Drop. Interactive quiz hosted by Live Wire Entertainment. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday until further notice.
May 20
M3 & GISTO from the Wassabi Collective live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.
May 21
CAPRICCIO live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.
CHRIS GEHRAN live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
MAY 25
LIFT THE LIP Free dental check and cavity prevention session for parents with children 1-3 years-old. Call 1-866-847-4372 or 250-851-7422 to book an appointment.
May 26
MINDIL BEACH MARKETS live at the Last Drop. 9 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 27
SKAMPIDA Internationally recognized band from Colomba. Live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.
May 28
BIKE/CAR COMMUTER CHALLENGE Two bikes and two cars race through a series of chores to see who can get around fastest. Starts at the community centre at 10 a.m. Ends at Grizzly Plaza.
May 29
REVELSTOKE CADETS formal parade and dinner at the Revelstoke Community Centre at 1 p.m.
May 30 – June 5
BIKE TO WORK WEEK Put away your car and join hundreds of Revelstokians by cycling to work. Visit www.biketowork.ca/revelstoke to register your workplace.
May 30
CELEBRATION STATION Kick off Bike to Work Week with a quick tune-up, coffee and healthy snack. In Grizzly Plaza. 6:45-9:30 a.m.
June 4
TREES FOR TOTS GOLF TOURNAMENT hosted by the RCMP. At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
June 5
STOKECHEEN CUP At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
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 11-12
ZONE 2 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP at the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
June 12
RELAY FOR LIFE Help raise money for cancer research in this 12-hour fundraiser. At Mountain View Elementary. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Email revelstokerelay@bc.cancer.ca or call 250-837-9462 for more information.
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 24-25
REVFEST Two days of music in Revelstoke. Includes a battle-of-the-bands on Saturday. Details TBA.
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 8
CHARITY PRO-AM at the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
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.
MEN'S RYDER CUP – TEAMS At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
July 17
MEN'S RYDER CUP – SINGLES At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
July 23
TEAMSTERS LAST SPIKE GOLF TOURNAMENT At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
August 5
2011 SENIORS OPEN At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
August 6
TWO LADY TEAM EVENT At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
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.
August 13-14
LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
September 3–5
81ST ANNUAL LABOUR DAY OPEN At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
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 11
GOLF FOR THE CURE At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
September 18
MEN'S FALL TEAM EVENT At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.
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.