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Katie Rox, former frontwoman of the industrial rock outfit Jackalope, unplugs for a solo acoustic tour. She kicks off the Maritime leg of the tour at Kennedy House in St. Andrews tonight; July 30 at A Khord in Saint John and July 31 at Moncton's Paramount Lounge. For details, visit http://www.myspace.com/katiesoftrox.

Is the world really heading for a "climate crisis?" Is Gore's message science or science fiction? Do we truly need a carbon tax to save the planet? These questions will be discussed in a talk Climate, Gore, and carbon (taxes) by Ian McQueen, under the auspices of the local chapter of the Canadian Nuclear Society. The talk takes place at 7 p.m. at the Saint John Free Public Library (multi-purpose room). The format is part talk and part coffee, doughnuts and informal discussion.

Music In The Park at the Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park presents traditional/roots music by Mason's Tender from 7-8 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy the show. If the weather is poor, the event will be held at the Kings Valley Wesleyan Church. For details on the band, visit www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=143492

The Summer Noon Concert Series continues from 12:15-12:50 p.m. at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David, 164 Germain St., Saint John. The show features soprano Meghan Thompson. A free-will offering will be collected.

Introduction to e-mail takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Learn how to set up your own online e-mail account. For details, call 643-7224.

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The St. Andrews Farmers' Market runs Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to Market Square on Water Street for the fresh produce, maple products, flowers, home baking, jams, preserves, fruit crepes, beef jerky, coffee and handmade crafts like stained glass, woven baskets, knitting, pottery and jewelry. For details, visit www.standrewsfarmersmarket.com or call 529-3067.

Thom Swift performs a free outdoor show as part of the Rothesay Concert Series on the Rothesay Commons at 7 p.m. Swift was the winner of the 2008 Canadian Maple Blues Award for New Artist of the Year and the 2008 ECMA for Blues Recording of the Year for his solo debut album Into The Dirt. For show details, visit www.rothesay.ca. For information on Thom Swift, visit www.thomswift.com.

The Meet The Artists Series continues at noon at the Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Ave., with the artists contributing to the extraordinary exhibit, Beyond Words. Today's talk features Jim Boyd, Darren Byers and Fred Harrison. For more information, call 633-4870.

An archaeology expert visits the New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square, Saint John, at 7 p.m. In conjunction with the travelling exhibition "Defiant Beauty," Kevin McAleese, curator of archaeology and ethnology at The Rooms - Provincial Museum of Newfoundland, will outline the 19th century travels of William Hind among Labrador/Quebec Innu and compare these travels with similar historic expedition travel and partnerships between European visitors and Aboriginal residents.This event is free. Call 643-2300 for details.

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