In the final BBD Company concert of the season, Window Dressing, we take a moment to look from the outside in. Inspired by glimpses of home life seen only through windows, this season-closer will be a screen dance film, videoed on-location in a Missoula home. It depicts the story of 6 women weaving through the domestic moments of life after suffering a loss. Filmed by Mike Steinberg and Kelly Bouma, directed/choreographed by Joy French, the film honors women’s ability to lean on one another and heal.

Details at barebaitdance.org/windowdressing

Back to the Mother Microbrewed Kombucha is hosting a regional scavenger hunt/litter pick up initiative. Starting on April 22nd and lasting 3 whole weeks, we will have hidden over 1250 hand made art objects across our city parks and our regional trail heads. GnomeFesters are invited to go and enjoy our public lands in search of these collectable art objects. As they hunt, they are encouraged to pick up litter along the way. This is our way of giving back to our community and to encourage others to pay it forwards. Together we can keep our public lands looking pristine and encourage others to do the same! This event is free and available to the entire community. Details at backtothemother.earth/gnomefest

 In the mountains of northern Kenya, a Samburu community is doing something that has never been done before, building a sanctuary for orphaned elephants to rehabilitate them back to the wild. The project is not just changing attitudes about elephants, it's changing attitudes about women too; the secret to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary’s success is the special bond between a group of women keepers and one special elephant named Shaba. 

For more information on the 44th Annual IWFF go to wildlifefilms.org

An unlikely creature could be set to pass its amazing ability on to humans, the secret of regeneration. We just have to save the last 100 of them to make this a reality. "Secrets of the Salamanders" is screening virtually April 17-May 15

For more information on the 44th Annual IWFF go to wildlifefilms.org

Largely unnoticed amidst vehicle traffic, industrial sites and construction, wild salmon are returning to their ancient spawning grounds in the city of Vancouver. After 80 years, people can now witness the autumn spectacle of these powerful swimmers fighting to reach the streams they hatched in. Filmed over many years, "The Return" takes us into enclaves of wilderness within the city. For more information on the 44th Annual IWFF go to wildlifefilms.org

 The YMCA Riverbank Run is back for its 49th year! This year, the YMCA of Missoula is offering both in-person and virtual race options. The in-person run will take place on Saturday April 24th. Visit riverbankrun.org for pricing and registration. 

For this year’s concert, the Missoula Symphony Orchestra will be performing Camille Saint-Saëns’, “The Carnival of the Animals,” - with a Montana twist! Once again, the Missoula Symphony is  partnering with the Montana Natural History Center and local theatre professional, Rosie Seitz-Ayers, to provide an engaging and educational concert for both kids and adults. You won’t want to miss this hilarious performance! missoulasymphony.org