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Highlighting the magnificence of our area through guided walks, lectures and art events throughout Campbell River. The arts serve as an excellent entry point to better understanding not only our relationship to the natural world, but also to each other. Our social and natural worlds are inextricably enmeshed. It is through the arts, alongside environmental action, that we are able to see more clearly our place within the world and help each other navigate the challenges that lay ahead. The Art & Earth Festival will bring people together to experience, share and discover new ways of seeing in the world – ways that offer hope and understanding. Ken Blackburn Executive Director, Campbell River Arts Council Public Program Manager, Museum at Campbell River

September 20-22

The Campbell River Arts Council was established in 1970 to promote the visual and performing arts in the Campbell River area. For 49 years now, the Council has initiated numerous programs and events in support of our mission. We partner with a wide range of local social services, businesses and cultural groups to offer creative programs that address community challenges. We also manage the heritage property of the Sybil Andrews Cottage and Walter Morgan Studio. The arts have come to be viewed, through our efforts, as a major resource in contributing to Campbell River’s overall sense of community health. The Art&Earth Festival continues this tradition as we are linking arts, heritage and environmental stewardship into a three day event that is intended to celebrate the wonder of our natural world, alongside highlighting the strengths of our community.

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Greenways Land Trust is the local environmental non-profit with a mission to restore, maintain and protect Campbell River’s natural areas and critical habitats, particularly ecological and recreational greenways, for the benefit of our community. Our projects focus on streamside areas, working to ensure our streams are as healthy as possible to support their diverse species, particularly salmon. Volunteers are an essential force in all our projects; we are happy to provide opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature and effect positive change. Funding for projects comes from all levels of government and are most appreciated by local donors who recognize that natural ecosystems need our appreciation to ensure their continued existence.

Established in 1967, the Museum at Campbell River Shop features work by local artists, specializing in authentic works by indigenous artists from the Pacific Northwest.

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Located in the Museum at Campbell River, 470 Island Hwy. @crmuseumshop

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With a stunning view overlooking Discovery Passage, the Museum at Campbell River is the largest regional museum on Vancouver Island, centrally located in Campbell River, BC. For over 60 years the Museum has “Preserved our past to inform our future”, weaving the stories of the past into our current reality. By asking where have we come from, and where are we going, the Museum helps create deeper connections with place and community. Open year round, the Museum presents award-winning exhibits and thought-proving programs to welcome residents and visitors alike engage with art, culture and heritage. To find out more go to www.crmuseum.ca

SPECIALS UP TO 50% OFF THROUGHOUT THE ART + EARTH FESTIVAL.

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Love Letters to the Earth

(Jill Alison) Love Letters to the Earth is a workshop about remembering our conscious connection to a loving planet. With mindfulness, meditation and writing, we will deepen our relationship with the Earth. Join us in the study of the Haig-Brown Heritage House on Friday, September 20 or Saturday, September 21 from 10am to 12pm. Please preregister, as space is limited, by emailing starquillcreative@gmail. com . Jill Alison is an artist and facilitator, whose work explores deep listening and awakening the soul body.

Made Of Earth Heitzmann

Alex Witcombe is a local, driftwood artist who has been creating fantastical, unique West Coast-inspired driftwood pieces that are now part of Campbell River’s (and beyond) landscape. Alex will be creating pieces at the newly renovated Walter Morgan Studio (at Sybil Andrews Cottage) from 2pm to 5pm on Friday, 10am to 3pm on Saturday.

Alex Witcombe

Sharon Kallis is a Vancouver artist who specializes in working with invasive species to create works of art that become ecological interventions. With a “one mile diet” approach to sourcing art materials, Sharon works to discover the inherent material potential in a local landscape. Involving community in connecting traditional hand techniques with invasive plant species and garden waste she creates sitespecific installations that become ecological interventions. Sharon is founding executive director of EartHand Gleaners Society, a non-profit arts organization that brings together fibre artists, First Nations weavers, park ecologists and local community for skill and culture sharing projects. Sharon will be creating eco-art with the community on Friday + Saturday (September 20 + 21), and will be at the Festival Kickoff Event at Rivercity Stage on Friday evening, sharing stories and images of her work.

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Made Of Earth Houston

Andrew Nikiforuk

Andrew Nikiforuk is an awardwinning, Canadian environmental journalist and author who has been writing about energy, economics and the West for more than two decades. He is contributing editor to The Tyee and author of several award winning books including Slick Water, Energy of Slaves and Empire of the Beetle. Andrew joins Sharon Kallis at the Festival Kickoff Event at Rivercity Stage on Friday, September 21 from 6:30 to 9:00pm (tickets at the door). His talk, “The Poverty of Two Narratives” will look at the failings of two competing narratives: business as usual and the green new deal. He’ll offer different ways to respond to the growing global crisis—and one well suited for the residents of islands.

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Window Poems In celebration of the Art+Earth Festival, the Arts Council put out a call to local writers to submit poetry for display on storefront windows within the downtown of Campbell River. The theme of the poetry was to highlight our relationship to the natural world. A committee chose 15 poems from the submissions. Working with Epic Design, the poems were transferred to vinyl and installed on business storefronts. Look for them as you shop downtown! In partnership with Campbell River’s Downtown BIA.

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Did You Know? The Campbell River Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Campbell River, has produced the Annual Banner Project since 1993. Each year banners are produced by local schools, organizations and individuals. They hang along the streets of Campbell River from June to October. In anticipation of this year’s Art+Earth Festival, the theme of the banners was ‘Trees’, celebrating the awesomeness of our local forests!

TARALEE HOUSTON & EMMA HEITZMANN are serving up the earth through their land and sea original fine art. These two local artists collaborate with their unique land and sea earth ware and visual artwork because their pieces work so well together talking about the the whole earth and importance of often overlooked species. Emma throws clay and makes unique additions to her ceramics through surface marks and specialty formulated glazes to accurately represent her subjects. Emma creates bee ware tableware series and local mushroom vessels to discuss the importance of these species. TaraLee creates hand sculpted ceramics to talk about the undervalued species in our local estuary and Salish Sea like the diatoms, tidal pools and seagrasses. She also prefers to fire all her pieces in Salt Atmospheric Kilns to mimic the salt in the sea and this create one of kind surface on each piece. As an interdisciplinary artist TaraLee merges her ceramics and painting practices by using earth as a subject and materials in her artwork. Together, these two local artists create a dialogue about the importance of all species and leave room for the conversations with the community about our earth by viewing and handling the work they create. Friday from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 3 pm at Sybil Andrews Cottage.

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The City of Campbell River will be officially opening the newly renovated Walter Morgan Studio on Friday Sept. 20 at 1pm. This reception will also serve as the official opening of the Art+Earth Festival which runs from Sept. 2022nd. Affectionately referred to as the ‘Shed’, the planning for the renovations has been many years in the works. The Arts Council and Sybil Andrews Heritage Society were key voices in making the case for the need to restore and preserve the Shed. Congratulations to the City for listening and budgeting for the renovations and to 2Hills Renovations for the work. The result is amazing! Campbell River now has a new cultural asset which will be managed by the Arts Council. Future Artist in Residence Programs are being planned. Join us on Friday, Sept. 20th at 1pm to witness this wonderful new facility.

from local writers and music too. You will meet the artists and enjoy celebrating their work in a social setting. We hope you attend and join in by celebrating the hard work and effort of the Festival hosts and organizers. Hors d’oeuvres and a no host bar will be available. Tickets $25 in advance from Tidemark or at the door. After this event, the art will move to the Ultimate Gift Boutique in the Tyee Plaza where it will be joined by other “earth/econology” based art and will be available for purchase. As well, POTA will be sponsoring the Plein Air Paint Out at FoggDukkers on the Saturday (10am to 4pm). This is a chance to get together for local artists that like to paint outside. Drop by and see some live painting happen on the Seawalk! Also, some of the artists will be showing their work at Haig-Brown House on the Sunday as part of an Art Walk and paintings and cards will also be for sale.

Plein Air Paint Out

The Patrons of the Arts (POTA) is a group of individuals that share a powerful commitment to their community of Campbell River and the visual, written and performing artists that reside here. POTA was formed in 2019 and is a branch of the Arts Council. Their aim is to raise funds so that POTA can build opportunities to support the arts in the community; to support individuals to help them follow their inspiration by lifting barriers to their participation; to assist local art organizations; and create positive experiences for youth to develop as an artist and, especially, to pay artists whenever possible. On behalf of the Festival, Patrons of the Arts are hosting a wonderful soirée at the Campbell River Museum. We will feature the unveiling of original art work from four local artists: Eiko Jones, photography; Jill Paris Rody, painting; Ellen Statz, pottery; Alex Witcombe, Drifted Creations — as well as readings

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2019 ART & EARTH FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPT 20 FREE EVENTS

EVENT WEBSITE www.crarts.ca

SATURDAY, SEPT 21 FREE EVENTS

SUNDAY, SEPT 22 FREE EVENTS

10am-12pm:

Beginner’s Guide to Native Plants, Beaver Lodge Lands with Cynthia Bendickson, Greenways Land Trust ........................................................................

10am-12pm:

Wildlife on the Campbell River exploring plants and animals with Sandra Milligan, Greenways .....................................................................................................

1pm-2pm:

Opening of Walter Morgan Studio hosted by City of Campbell River and CR Arts Council..............................................................................................................................

10am-4pm:

“Live Art Creation” with Plein Air Painters on Seawalk at FoggDukkers (weather permitting) .......................................................................................

1pm-5pm:

“The Last Stand” photography exhibit with David Ellingsen, Museum at Campbell River........................................................................................................

Driftwood Sculpture, with Alex Witcombe of Drifted Creations, Walter Morgan Studio.................................................................................................................

1pm-5pm:

Sharon Kallis on site at Haig-Brown House........................................................................

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10am-3pm: 10am-3pm:

1pm-5pm:

“Beneath the Passage” underwater photography by Roger McDonell, Museum at Campbell River........................................................................................................

Made of Earth Exhibit, with Emma Heitzmann and TaraLee Houston, Sybil Andrews Cottage ...............................................................................................................

10am to 5pm:

1pm-5pm:

Made of Earth Exhibit, with Emma Heitzmann and TaraLee Houston, Sybil Andrews Cottage ................................................................................................................

“Beneath the Passage” underwater photography by Roger McDonell, Museum at Campbell River.......................................................................................................

10am-1pm:

Sharon Kallis on site at Haig-Brown House ......................................................................

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2pm-5pm:

Driftwood Sculpture, with Alex Witcombe of Drifted Creations, Walter Morgan Studio..................................................................................................................

2:30pm-3:30pm: Underwater photography talk by Roger McDonell at Museum at Campbell River.......................................................................................................

Eco-Gallery Window Displays and Storefront Poems, in various locations downtown ......................

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Festival Beer “Forager Ale” at Beach Fire & Nosh House; a specially-brewed beer for the Art+Earth Festival.........................................................................................................................

3pm-5pm:

Super Saturday Eco-Art Project, drop in and create some art to take home, CR Art Gallery.................................................................................................................................

3pm-5pm:

CR Art Gallery Opening “Rest Area & Crummy Gallery” with Cedric, Jim & Nathan Bomford, Gallery & Spirit Square ..................................................

5pm-7pm:

Music Jam hosted by Blaine Waldbauer at FoggDukkers.............................................

Eco-Gallery Window Displays and Storefront Poems, in various locations downtown .....................

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SIGN-UP EVENTS 10am-12pm:

Love Letters to the Earth, Haig-Brown House writing workshop with Jill Alison, contact starquillcreative@gmail.com ...............................................................

2pm-4pm:

Traditional Uses of Cedar Bark/Weaving, Museum hosted by Wayne Bell, contact Museum 250.287.3103 ...............................................................................................

6:30pm-9pm:

Festival Kick-off Event at Rivercity Stage. Keynote speakers Sharon Kallis and Andrew Nikiforuk, by donation at the door. .......................................................................

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Various Storefronts downtown

Beach Fire Brewing & Nosh House: 594, 11th Avenue

Logging Bridge, Campbell River Road

FoggDukkers, 907 South Island Highway

Gallery & Spirit Square, Tyee Plaza

Haig-Brown House:2250 Campbell River Road

Beaver Lodge entrance: Dogwood and Hilchey

Museum: 470 Island Highway

Rivercity Stage, 1080 Hemlock Street

Sybil Andrews Cottage, 2131 South Island Highway

Bough & Antler, 151 Dogwood Street, Unit A

BEACH FIRE SESSIONS

10am-12pm:

Love Letters to the Earth, Haig-Brown House writing workshop with Jill Alison, contact starquillcreative@gmail.com ...............................................................

“Print Your Own Tee” at Bough & Antler. Bring an old tee and try screen printing; $5 donation. ...................................................................................................

12:30pm-2pm:

“The Last Stand” talk by photographer David Ellingsen, Museum at Campbell River; by donation ............................................................................

7pm-9pm:

Art & Earth Festival Reception, Museum. Art Unveiling Evening, hosted by Patrons of the Arts (POTA) featuring Art Unveiling, Poetry and Music in Museum lobby. Tickets $25 at Tidemark box office (and at door) ..............................

7:30pm-9:30pm: Hwy 19 Productions with Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers, Rivercity Stage. Tickets $23 at Tidemark box office.........................................................................................

Epic Design Studio Sessions Bistro Corners Picture Framing Needle & Arts Centre Impressions Gallery

French Creek Collective Tidemark Theatre Campbell River Art Gallery Ultimate Gift Boutique Direct Art Gallery

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Signature Oil & Vinegar Cottage Clothing Company La Tee Da Lingerie Coho Books West Coast Mamas

12:30-3pm: Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day with Swicked Cycles. Share your pedalling passion in Beaverlodge Trails. From run bikes to age 12, adult must accompany child). Pre-registration mandatory at Swicked Cycles

BUSINESSES SERVING LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD & GOODIES:

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Beach Fire Brewing & Nosh House Ox Chophouse Stonehouse Teas FoggDukkers Sessions Bistro Healthyway Natural Foods

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND FUNDERS!

EVENT SPONSORS

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SIGN-UP EVENTS

POEM LOCATIONS:

“Live Art Creation” with Plein Air Painters on Seawalk at FoggDukkers (weather permitting)

Art+Earth Festival is part of Campbell River’s Fall must-do activities and the #CRiverCollection Share your experience! Tag your festival photos with #CRiverCollection for the chance to win some amazing package experiences from our friends at @DiscoverCampbellRiver! Find out more at http://crivercollection.com/

Eco-Gallery Window Displays and Storefront Poems, in various locations downtown .....................

TICKETED EVENTS

“Destination Campbell River and Toasty the Mobile Beach Fire will be popping in at some point during the event with free toast your own marshmallows and the Campbell River crab toss game (weather permitting).” 10am-4pm:

10am-2pm:

11am-3pm: Fall Festival at Haig-Brown House featuring: Art+Earth Festival Artists, City of Campbell River Annual Stewardship Awards, artisan market, food trucks and vendors, live music, Recycling and Conservation Practices, Kingfisher Creek Interpretive Walk with Streamkeepers Dave Hadden and Chuck DeSorcy .............

SIGN-UP EVENTS

TICKETED EVENTS

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BC Arts Council City of Campbell River Campbell River Community Foundation Greenways Land Trust The Museum at Campbell River Campbell River Art Gallery Rivercity Stage Spirit Square Discovery Passage Aquarium Beaver Aquatics Discovery Marine Safari Beach Fire Brewing FoggDukkers Coffee Downtown Campbell River BIA Patrons of the Arts (POTA) Swicked Cycles Bough & Antler

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David Ellingsen

Currently at the Museum at Campbell River is the temporary exhibit The Last Stand: The Works of David Ellingsen. This travelling exhibit features the work of photographer and artist David Ellingsen, whose family has roots on Cortes Island, BC. For five generations David Ellingsen’s family has been involved in British Columbia’s historical evolution of colonial forestry, from old growth deforestation and clear cutting to contemporary environmentally conscious harvest practices. Ellingsen’s consideration of these ancient remains, interwoven with his own personal history and familial responsibility, serves as a meditation of the contemporary disconnect between our commodity driven culture and our environment. As part of the Art and Earth Festival David Ellingsen will be speaking about his art, including the current exhibit. The free talk will be from 12:30-2pm on Saturday September 21 at the Museum at Campbell River.

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Roger McDonell

Sunday, September 22, 2:30 to 4:30pm Conversation with the Bomfords at Campbell River Art Gallery Father and sons trio, Cedric, Nathan and Jim Bomford will talk through the processes of building interactive works you can play on, touch, and climb. The Bomfords will explore the politics of public spaces and talk about their “thinking through building” approach to exploring social issues in this exhibition. They are a warm and welcoming bunch with lots of great insights. You won’t want to miss meeting the family.

On Saturday, September 21 Roger McDonell will be showing his underwater photography of Discovery Passage and giving a short talk from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. On Friday, September 20 from 1 to 5pm there will be the opportunity to view a video compilation of Roger’s underwater photography. Born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, Roger took a scuba diving course at the local YMCA and discovered a passion for the underwater world. After a trip to visit relatives on Vancouver Island, diving in the Pacific Ocean became instrumental in changing the course of his life. Subsequently moving to Campbell River to take a job as a radio news reporter, Roger became active with the Tiderippers Dive Club and developed an interest in underwater photography. Discovering a taste for photography also extended to his interest in marine life and particularly killer whales. A chance trip to the North Island with the dive club resulted in meeting some people keen in saving the orca’s prime social area around Robson Bight. Jump forward more than 35 years and Roger is still diving and now doing more underwater video than stills taking advantage of all the wonderful technology available to bring high resolution imaging to those that don’t dive. In 2018 Roger became a partner in oceanfix.ca Ventures Ltd which runs Beaver Aquatics Dive Shop in Campbell River. He also runs dive charters with his own boat ‘Gizmo’.

Cedar bark harvesting is an ancient and respected tradition amongst the peoples of this area. Archaeologists working on the coast have recovered artifacts made from cedar bark that are more than 3000 years old. Clothing, mats, sails, canoe bailers, baskets, and rope were all made from cedar bark. The Museum at Campbell River is offering a opportunity to learn basic Cedar Weaving with renowned artist Wayne Bell. On Friday September 20 at the Museum, participants will learn the basics of Cedar Weaving using the inner bark from the cedar tree. Wayne will demonstrate basic approaches to cedar weaving, using as examples roses, rings, bracelets, rope, coasters and simple baskets. This hands-on workshop will be held at the Museum 2 to 4 pm. The cost of this workshop is $35, and pre-registration is required. To register call the Museum at 250-287-3103. Hereditary Chief Wayne Bell is from the Mamalilikulla Nation. He has been teaching Cedar Bark Weaving for over 30 years in Vancouver School District and Campbell River School District, as well as with the Museum.

Wayne Bell

Saturday, September 21, 3:00 to 5:00pm Rest Area & Crummy Gallery Opening Reception & Public Party Campbell River Art Gallery & Spirit Square Artists Cedric, Nathan and Jim Bomford will be on hand to answer questions and chat. Join us for live music with Luke Blu Guthry and Anela Kahiamoe on Spirit Square Stage, food trucks, Beach Fire kombucha on tap, and an interactive community marble track you can race-on and add-to with recycled materials. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar available in the Main Gallery. We will also launch Coffee & Crummy, a weekly opportunity to tour the Crummy Gallery and engage in discussions with free coffee and doughnuts to anyone in the square.

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Chuck has recently retired and has been actively involved in environmental activities, from improving instream habitat increasing riparian diversity and voicing his concern for our natural places. Chuck looks forward to sharing a walk on our greenways where we can talk about how everyone can make a positive difference for our environment. Sunday 11:30am Kingfisher Creek Restoration at Fall Festival at HaigBrown House

Chuck DeSorcy

Sandra Milligan

Sandra has been a biology instructor at North Island College for 17 years, and she most enjoys sharing information about our local nature to people of all ages. “It is so rewarding to share stories of our plants or birds so people can connect more deeply with their natural surroundings. Every walk in the woods lets us be rejuvenated by the life around us, when we can really see and understand those beings.” Saturday 10am to 12pm Wildlife on the Campbell River

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Cynthia is a Registered Professional Biologist and the Executive Director at Greenways Land Trust. Cynthia is passionate about restoring and enhancing our natural environment, and making sure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to get involved. “Sharing knowledge, understanding how we are a part of the ecosystems around us, and working together as a community is essential for making sure that some of the best things we love about living in Campbell River – the wilderness and the wildlife – are protected for the benefit of future generations.” Friday 10am to 12pm Beginners Guide to Native Plants

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Highway 19 presents

great live music at Rivercity Stage

SATURDAY, SEPT 21 ROBIN LAYNE & THE RHYTHM MAKERS

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TUESDAY, NOV 19 LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND

On Saturday September 21 Upcycle Your Old Tee at the Bower Store + Studio (Unit A, 151 Dogwood Street). From 10am to 2pm, Bough & Antler will be hosting a “Print Your Own Tee” event. Bring an old t-shirt (100% cotton, cotton/poly blend only, LIGHT coloured – print will be black) and try your hand at screen printing! A brand new “Campbell River” inspired design will be on the press, and you can transform a tired tee into something new. Upcycled garments only please – this is an event that is dedicated to reducing our impact on the environment! Printing is done by donation to Greenways Land Trust – $5 suggested donation per tee. Cheryl from Pottery for Peace will be in the shop as well, creating pottery pieces from locally foraged flora.

Beach Fire Forager Ale

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Foraged locally by volunteers, ingredients such as juicy blackberries and rosehips gathered from the doorstep of Sybil Andrews’ Cottage will be incorporated into Forager Ale brewed by Darren Finnerty, head brewmaster at Beach Fire Brewing and Nosh House. Beach Fire has been satiating local and visiting beer enthusiasts since 2016, quickly establishing itself as a gathering place in the community. The new beer will be featured at Beach Fire throughout the Art + Earth Festival, including at the brewery lounge at the Fall Festival at Haig-Brown House from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, September 22.

Tickets at the Tidemark boxoffice or tidemarktheatre.com $23 each or subscribe to five concerts for $105 kids are free; $5 for teens

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TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY COME RIDE WITH US! Sunday, Sept 22 | 12:30 - 3pm Share your pedalling passion with your kid RIDING BEAVERLODGE TRAILS! Age: From run bikes to 12 years old. A parent must participate as well. FREE Event but MUST PRE-REGISTER at www.swickedcycles.com

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FALL FESTIVAL AT HAIG-BROWN HOUSE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, SEPT 22 11:00am-12:40pm Guided Tours of Haig-Brown House Take a tour of the famous Haig-Brown House. See what their daily lives would have looked like and learn more about their lasting impact on Campbell River. Tours run every 20 minutes starting at 11:00am to 12:40pm. “To catch a fish, Plant a tree: A tour of the Kingfisher Creek Restoration” Celebrate World River’s Day with a walk in the watershed of Haig-Brown Kingfisher Creek! Join long-time Streamkeepers Dave Hadden and Chuck DeSorcy to learn about the fascinating history of this daylighted creek and find out what’s being done now to keep it healthy into the future. From stories about rogue spawning salmon to the ingenuity of beaver families, you’re sure to walk away with a new view of this waterway. Partner: Greenways Land Trust

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Storytelling in the Woods Bring your little ones to sit among the trees and be enthralled by tales of heroes, mystery and discovery. Hosted by the Campbell River and North Island Transition Society in partnership with the Campbell River Literacy Association. Partners: Campbell River and North Island Transition Society in partnership with the Campbell River Literacy Association

1:00 pm

“Boom & Bust: the Resilient Women of Historic Telegraph Cove” Reading in the Study by author Jennifer Butler. In this book, more than 25 women tell their own stories and memories of life in the Telegraph Cove. They faced down the impacts of isolation, hazardous terrain, war, occupation, immigration, internment, social change, economic development, community decline, and environmental degradation remarkable, given that Telegraph Cove’s population peaked at 60. From these lives come stories of resilience, resourcefulness, heartbreak, humour, and triumph. Join Jennifer as she displays some of the interesting photos from these 25 women and tells their story from a few selected readings in her book. Jennifer will also be available to sign copies of her book. Partial proceeds of the book sales to Campbell River and North Island Transition Society.

1:00 pm

Preview of the joint project by Eiko Jones and Kim Isles, “Salmon Capital Campbell River”. This expose style film will show why salmon are so important to this area. The film will look at the local Indigenous people’s use of salmon throughout the ages in food and ceremony and how integral to their survival salmon have been. This film will also look at the significant impact Roderick Haig- Brown had with his pioneering conservation efforts back when Campbell River was experiencing rapid growth as a town and new hydroelectric projects were being developed on the Campbell River watershed. His work in the community led to a world-wide awareness of Campbell River as a mecca for anglers. The goal of this fi lm is to showcase how, throughout time, salmon have been the common thread woven into the fabric and culture of this community. Jones will also give an introduction to his film "Heartbeat of the River."

1:20 pm

Stewardship Awards for the City of Campbell River. Join the City in recognizing outstanding effort and individuals in preserving, protecting and stewarding our local environment.

1:30 pm

Storytelling in the Woods (Second Reading). Bring your little ones to sit among the trees and be enthralled by tales of heroes, mystery and discovery. Hosted by the Ann Elmore Transition House in partnership with the Campbell River Literacy Center

2:00 pm

Selected Readings of Roderick Haig-Brown presented by David Brown. Connect with the words and the impact in this hour presentation of handselected readings of his most memorable works. Presented in the study of the house.

Live Music with Alannah Clark Enjoy the smooth and silky sounds of Alannah Clark & her band. They are originally from Courtenay and play all over the island and mainland in festivals and concerts. 11 am-3 pm

Parking Shuttle Parking can be a challenge at the Haig-Brown House so save the stress and park at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Campbelton and hop on the shuttle from the parking lot to the festival. Special thanks to the Campbell River & District Adult Care Society for lending the bus and driver. Partners: Habitat for Humanity ReStore & Campbell River and District Adult Care Society

AT YOUR OWN PACE ACTIVITIES Art Walk

See the final work created by eco-artist Sharon Kallis in a surprise location on the Haig-Brown property. You can also watch local painters in a plein air demonstration as artists develop an original artwork at the festival. Watch for signs to follow the Art Walk.

Fly Fishing Demonstrations Join Campbell River Flyfishers Club as they demonstrate how to cast, try some fly-tying demos, and take a look at how a fly casting reel is made. Natural Fibers Demonstrations Join Midnight Shuttles as they demonstrate long-standing traditions of spinning and weaving. Partner: Midnight Shuttles Spinner and Weavers Guild Artisan Market

Artisan Market with locally made items from baking, jams, woodworking, jewelry and more.

How To Reduce Your Impact Conservation tips and techniques from composting to energy efficiency. Learn how you can reduce your environmental footprint starting today with small steps. Field of Dreams

Try out one of the backyard games like croquet, giant jenga, bean bag toss, or try out the scavenger hunt. Lots of fun activities for the adventurer in all of us, hosted by the City of Campbell River Parks & Recreation.

Beach Fire Lounge Back this year is the outdoor lounge featuring Beach Fire Brewing beer. Our friends at Beach Fire Brewing have developed a special Forager Ale just for the Art & Earth Festival and to be featured at the Fall Festival at Haig-Brown House. More food Trucks this year!

Spotlight Event

“Dear June, I’m reaching out. Your lungs are buried underwater you can barely make a sound.”

Alannah Clark

11:30 am

Hailing from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Alannah Clark isn’t shy when it comes to writing about what truly matters to her. The Canadian up and coming songstress has been playing music for most of her life, and began performing when she was just 14 years old. Alannah has performed widely in the Comox Valley and other Vancouver Island communities as well as the lower mainland. In spring 2018 she toured the UK and Europe with fellow Comox Valley singer songwriter, Joey Clarkson. Alannah performs with Valley based musicians, Jesse McCloy (lead guitar), Jacob Gregory (bass) and Jonathan Hinds (drums/percussion). As a strong advocate for mental health, Alannah’s writing reflects on her own struggles and victories. She has a way with words, and can easily connect with an audience. With driving rhythms, catchy melodies, tender lyrics and her profound vocals, Alannah has been compared to female artists such as Sara Bareilles, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, and Serena Ryder. Alannah’s debut EP, “Dear June”, was recorded at Aurora Music Studios (Jacob Gregory) in Comox, British Columbia and was released in November 2017. Two days after the EP was released digitally, “Dear June” reached #4 on the Canadian iTunes singer songwriter charts.