If you want to experience an exhilarating selection of outdoor films exploring nature adventure, mountain culture, and environmental stories, look no further. The Fremont Theater in downtown SLO plays host to the third annual Banff Centre: Mountain Film Festival World Tour this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25 (7 p.m.; all ages; $22 to $48 at prekindle.com).
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, located in Banff, Alberta, Canada, and affiliated with the University of Calgary, is an education center established in 1933 as the Banff School of Drama. It’s since expanded its program to performing and fine arts as well as leadership training.
Expect two distinct nights of seven to nine diverse films, “from heart-pounding escapades to beautifully narrated tales of wild places and unforgettable experiences,” according to organizers. “Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of adventure.”
A portion of the proceeds support the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, whose mission is to conserve and care for the Central Coast’s diverse wetlands, farms, and ranches. Since 1984, the organization has permanently conserved more than 66,000 acres of SLO County land. Δ
This article appears in Jan 23 – Feb 2, 2025.