ARTS Picks: BANFF Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour

BANFF Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour is the greatest trip you can take without leaving your seat. Presented by Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, the two-day event features 18 films that span the worlds of skiing, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and more. Though each film is unique, they all strive to protect the planet. Proceeds benefit the Shenandoah National Park Trust.

Sunday 3/8 and Monday 3/9. $15, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-1333.

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