2021 Fall - Festival Program (Second Weekend)

Artistic & Managing Director's Message We’re Back!

How thrilling to say that! We are so looking forward to seeing you again at Westben in the days ahead, first for our Welcome Back Weekend at the end of July, and then for our new Open Air Fall Fest in September.

You might imagine that it has been pretty quiet around The Barn, and in a way it has. But in another way, it has been a veritable beehive of exciting activity. Following the production of 12 Digital Concerts at The Barn in 2020, we have already started on Season two, with three new productions already recorded, which will be broadcast over the next year. The recent 2021 Performer-Composer Residency welcomed 48 creators from 13 cities over 10 time zones to explore new musical and cultural collaborations. We have added two more outdoor venues to the grounds: Willow Hill, a natural amphitheater just beyond the pond, and The Campfire, nestled in a quiet corner of the meadow. We have also reconfigured The Barn to allow for physically distanced seating. Add to all this, the exciting acquisition of the West Schoolhouse as our new administrative center and box office, and soon-to-be year-round location of performances, learning, and gathering.

Throughout, one thing has remained remarkably constant: the outstanding support of a myriad of members, sponsors, and donors, all of whom have continued to cheer Westben on through these challenging times. We are also tremendously grateful to all levels of government who have offered vital support and encouragement. And finally, heartfelt thanks to the truly inspirational Board and Staff. It takes a whole village to raise a child, but it takes a truly remarkable village to continue to walk beside that child through such unexpected challenges.

So now here we are, brimming with new energy and ready to welcome you back to share the joy of live music in person! It is a Sunny Day – regardless of the weather!

Brian Finley, C.M. Artistic & Managing Director

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A Message from our Board Chair Welcome…

Back to the Barn. We missed you! As a centre that puts “connection” first, the sharp, sudden disconnect from performers, audience members, learners, volunteers, partners, and friends was a dizzying moment for the Westben team. But we are immensely proud of the reimagined connections that were quickly established since last spring, through our digital concerts, virtual gatherings, and expanded online residencies, and we hope that we brought you some sunshine when times were hard.

For the first time. Our local community has been changed by the pandemic, as more people have discovered the magic of living in a place of rolling fields, bird songs, and ribbons of country roads. We are so excited to introduce you to the musical spirit of Westben. We hope you find lasting friendships and unforgettable experiences here.

We have also, through the past year and a bit extended the feel of the Barn virtually into places beyond Trent Hills, and we hope, when you’re ready, our newest audience members will join us here in person.

To our beautiful new fresh air venues. I am literally counting the days to the moment I plant my camp chair on Willow Hill and sit back to enjoy my first live concert in a very long time. I am so looking forward to the crackle of a bonfire and an evening of music with fireflies for light. I can’t wait for the powerhouse voice of Serena Ryder to fill the meadow. And to be there with our community… amazing.

To the School House. Our transformation in the past year includes a shift to a single-campus vision for Westben, with the acquisition of an historic schoolhouse adjacent to the existing site, to serve as our long-term administrative hub, box office, and all-season gathering space.

We hope you will consider buying a brick and ringing the school bell!

To the other side of isolation. We truly hope this is the other side. We are embracing and learning the new normal. As part of the Westben Board of Directors, I can tell you that the survival of our organization through a global pandemic with profoundly local impacts has been fuelled by very specific things: the financial supports from our governments, donors, and members, which sustained us when in-person events were gone; a devoted and hard-working staff who adapted rapidly and brought our digital contributions to life; and, thoughtful, positive and sustained leadership from Brian and Donna. We are acknowledging what we have come through with music, creativity and how we do our work – acknowledging not just the impact of COVID-19. We acknowledge the histories that have disrupted and distanced connections between communities. We acknowledge the natural spaces that have long been part of Westben’s special quality, and which have much longer been filled with the music of our Mississauga First Nation friends. Westben’s commitment is to bring people together through music, and we honor our role in that regard, now more than ever.

M. Kathleen Kinch Barrister & Solicitor Chair of The Westben Board of Directors

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Co-Founders Donna Bennett & Brian Finley Photo Credits: Northumberland Tourism l Steve Dagg

Table of Contents Page 6

At a Glance Calendar

Pages 7 - 9

NEW Open-Air Venues

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Familiar Places

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Westben is Growing (West Schoolhouse)

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Performer Composer Residency

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Welcome Back Weekend

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OPEN - AIR FALL FESTIVAL

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Concerts at The Barn

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Concerts around The Campfire

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Concerts on Willow Hill

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Gourmet Picnics

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Ticket Prices

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Thank You Members

Pages 33 - 38

Thank You Sponsors

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Calendar

Season 2021

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PCR WEEK OF PREMIERES DAILY PREMIERES AT 12 NOON (ET)

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FRIENDS ON THE HILL 7:00 pm 30

LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA 7:00 pm 31

ROBERT MICHAELS 2:00 pm ROBERT MICHAELS 7:00 pm 1

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LAILA BIALI 7:00 pm 17

sounds in nature 10:00 Am Next Gen Leahy 2:00 pm LAILA BIALI 18 7:00 pm

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*Artists, dates and programs are subject to change. Please confirm all events with the box office.

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SUNDAY

sounds in nature 10:00 Am Bennett-Finley 2:00 pm Philp Chiu 11 7:00 pm

Ken Tizzard 7:00 pm

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sounds in nature 10:00 Am SERENA RYDER 2:00 pm

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philip Chiu 2:00 pm SAMMY Jackson 7:00 pm 12 Next Gen Leahy 2:00 pm

Kerri Ough 7:00 pm

SERENA RYDER 2:00 pm

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New Open-Air Venues

Welcome to our NEW Open-Air Venues!

Willow Hill Willow Hill is a natural amphitheatre by the willow tree and pond, just north of The Barn. Bring your own lawn chair and picnic or order a Westben picnic to enjoy on this grassy, natural amphitheatre.

The Campfire The Campfire Venue is an intimate experience for 20 with a Westben performing artist. There will be smores, beverages, and time to chat with the artist. Enjoy the sunset evening of music in the outdoors.

Remember to bring your own lawn chair or blanket with you, we will take care of the rest!

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New Open-Air Venues

Mary West Nature Reserve Located right across the road from Westben is the Mary West Nature Reserve (38 hectares/95 acres)—home to towering white pines, spring peepers, a beautiful river, and the at-risk eastern wood pewee.

Donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) through the estate of Mary West in 1991 – a descendant of the Wests who originally owned the farm at Westben — the property protects wetlands and forests in the Trout Creek and Trent River watersheds.

The reserve is an important part of the local conservation network, helping to provide carbon storage, flood mitigation, and clean drinking water to the local community.

The forests and wetlands of the Mary West Nature Reserve make it an important habitat for many native species, including species at risk like butternut, wood thrush, and snapping turtle. Removing invasive species, restoration activities, and providing visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience are just some of the ways the NCC cares for the Mary West Nature Reserve.

Join us September 11, 18 & 25 at The Mary West Nature Reserve to enjoy our new installation Sounds In Nature - more info at westben.ca/events

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New Open-Air Venues

Sound & Environmental Partnerships

Westben is excited to continue developing an ecomusicological relationship with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). One of the things that makes the Westben experience unique is its sound relationship with its surrounding environment.

Imagine the doors of the timber frame Barn rolling open to the meadow as the sounds of birds, breezes and leaves intermingle with musical outpourings— welcoming and enhancing each other. Westben is a venue that embraces all kinds of anthrophony (sounds made by humans), biophony (sounds made by non-human living organisms) and geophony (sounds made by non-living entities such as the wind, rain, and thunder).

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Familiar Places

The Barn

Nestled amongst the peaceful hills of Northumberland County two hours east of Toronto, near Campbellford, Westben's primary performance venue is a custom-built, timber-frame barn. The Barn seats 400 and combines stateof-the-art acoustics with a rustic yet sophisticated atmosphere. On sunny days from June to September massive walls and doors roll away allowing music to waft over the surrounding meadow.

This year The Barn has been reconfigured to provide socially distant seating in cabaret-style pods. Our barn doors can open completely on warm days to allow for a pleasant breeze throughout the space. Large fans have been put in place to also increase air circulation.

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Westben is Growing

The West Schoolhouse

The beautiful brick building known as SS#4 West’s School, is located on County Road 30 just north of Campbellford and Westben’s Barn. It was built in 1890 by Charles Dunk and Louis Breault to replace an earlier frame schoolhouse that had burned to the ground. The first schoolhouse was a cottage roofed building made of logs.

Westben's NEW Box Office, Rehearsal Hall, & Community Space!

Located at 6788 County Road 30 North Campbellford. Just North of The Barn!

History Named after the West family which had previously owned the property, The Schoolhouse had slate blackboards added in 1906, was electrified in 1949, and later, an addition provided washrooms a welcome improvement on the outside wooden “closets”. When the rural schools closed in 1967 the property was purchase by the Women’s Institute and beautifully maintained until sold in 2013 to Jeannette Sanderson and Ken Layton who remain very grateful that they don’t have to arrive at five in the morning to light the fire before classes begin.

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Westben is Growing

The Schoolhouse Capital Campaign

Westben is asking for your help to reach a fund-raising target of $400,000 in support of a capital campaign to purchase the West Schoolhouse; an historic, one-room schoolhouse right next to Westben. Funds raised through the Campaign will be used to purchase the West Schoolhouse and make the improvements necessary to get it operational.

If each brick in the Schoolhouse is worth $100.00 then this campaign is seeking the contribution of 1,792 more bricks! eg. Purchase 10 bricks today & join the Honour Roll!

Graduate $100+

Honour Roll $1,000+

Star Pupil $2,500+

Dean's List $5,000+

Valedictorian $10,000+

Trustee $25,000+

To learn more about The West Schoolhouse Capital Campaign and for updated information visit westben.ca/schoolhouse-campaign

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Westben is Growing

THANK YOU TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE DONORS

TRUSTEES

Bill & Penny Harris Ken Layton & Jeanette Sanderson Anonymous, In Celebration of Marilyn Keene

VALEDICTORIANS Martin Edge & Debra Richardson-Edge Donna Finley - Finley & Associates Mundy McLaughlin John Welch

STAR PUPILS

DEANS LIST

Clark Consulting Services Jeanette Cournoyer Jan Hay Kinch Eddie Litigation Diane Menzies Arnold E. & Marie Westlake

Neil Graham & Wayne Sabados Karen & Patrick MacGinnis Leslie Orpana Catherine Warrener

HONOUR ROLL Anonymous, In Celebration of Nancy Coulter

Joanne Allen Laura Andrews John & Betty Bennett Lionel & Laurane Bennett Bob & Ann Bennett John Burge Lorna Campbell Katherine Cochrane Lance & Barbara Cooper Karen Cullen Penny & Garry Culverson Jim & Susan Eddie Ben Finley Donna Bennett & Brian Finley Brenda Finley

Lorne & Brenda Hagerman Doug Keene Gloria Larkin Alison Lester Neil Lucy Patt MacDowell Joan McCulloch Greg Meehan Carol & Don Pearson Carol Robertson Angela Roest Ron & Elaine Scott Richard Shears Louise & Ross Stevenson Burle & Kay Summers Cathy & Jim Turner Terry Brown & Audrey Williams

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THANK YOU TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE DONORS GRADUATES Jim Abel Brad Halls Sharon Abernethy Michael Harding G Alton Family Susan Hatcher Carol & Richard Anjo Philip Headlam Diane Arsenault Mark Helmer Marybeth Ashbourne Barbara Hems Joan & Stephen Bale Gail & Horace Hinds Diana Ballard Mary Hogarth Julia Barber Jennifer Holden Elinor & Mary Bartle Gary Horton Judy & Michael Bates Mary Hunt Doreen Allen-Bell Jann Istead John Belton Diane Jamieson Deborah Bennett Donna Jefferson Don Bennett Janette Johnston Reverend Gervis & Liane Black Monica Johnston Alan & Samantha Bland Cydney & Hans Kamping Eleanor Bond Jane & Don King Timothy Bowden David King Jeffrey & June Brace Jane Kitchen Gene Brahaney Judith Knopp Brown Mara Brown Kathy Lee Myrna Brown Dick & Lynn Lewis Lois Brummitt Tim Lilleyman Peter Budzik Dorothy De Lisle Hans & Lenneke Buré Mary Lockett Patricia & Robert Burke Donna Lohnes Marg & Stu Burkholder Sandra Lovering Pat Burnside Deb & Barry MacDonald Colin Campbell Steve & Julie MacDonald Dave Carley Lise Mace Mike & Kathy Carter Wendy MacFadzean David Chambers Kay MacLeod Kathy Clement Kim MacNeil Geraldine Crown Lori & Rob Majdell Greg Cumming Patricia Marett Kathryn Cureatz Ron & Valerie Marshall Marcus Curle John & Lynda Martin Alex & Bonnie Davidson Arnott Matthews Heather Davis Susan McAllister Alec Dewdney Tom McCamus Maureen Dikun Maggie McDougall Brian Donaldson Bill & Rosemarie McMechan C. Rae Finley Susan McMurtry Ruth Fleming Doris Meier Leo & Mary Jo Fortin Alexander Milne Daniel Foster Eva Gonos Mocon Leesa Franklin Robert Moorcroft Cindy Fyvie Mary-Lynne Morgan Gregory Garrett Pauline Morissette Lenore Gay Barbara Morris Irwin & Myrna Gopnik Barbara Morrison Dianne Graham John Mueller Catherine Vosper & Christine Hallett

Jeanette Northrop Peter And Bonnie Ostwald Liana Palmer Douglas & Gillian Parker Sue & Mike Paterson Eileen Paulsen Joyce & Peter Payan Judith Pearce Marcia Perryman Paul Petherick Sandy Pinkerton Lisa Poirier Janet Pomeroy Martin & Marguerite Prachowny Gabrielle Prata Joanna Primavesi Shelagh Purcell Jean & Donald Pysklywec Gail Rayment Jose Richter Gwen Robertson Suzanne Aldis Routh Pam Royl Linda Rumpf Kay Rutty Ron Schlumpf Gunter Schubert June Seaborn Bill Selby David & Beverley Sherwin Felicity Sidnell Reid Wayne Singleton Stephen Snell Walter & Wendy Somerville Norma Spence Robert Stairs Judith Stephanson Janet Stubbs Ian Sutherland Aimee Tedford & CCS Dianne Thomas Sally & Earl Thompson Paul Tichauer Carolyn Vanhumbeck Minny Verburg Frederick Wardle Ralph Watson Franz Weilandt Kathryn White Anna Whitley Ann Wiggins Caitlin Wood C.F.A. Winnipeg Inc.

STUDENTS

Dennis Ablett, Pat Archer, Fern Colson, Lori & Nathan Copeland, Connie Corbett, Robert & Anne Dockstader, Beverley Duncan, Maureen Dugan, Audrey Gillam, Fern Greenspoon, Merrilyn Lindsay, Therese May, Tracy Peters, Rachel Prichard, Bruce Williamson

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Performer Composer Residency

2021 Performer Composer Residency

The Performer-Composer Residency (PCR) is an international and intergenerational celebration of creative music-making. Instead of traditional teacher-student models, the PCR is a gathering of exchanges where a wide range of musical practices and perspectives are enthusiastically encouraged.

The participants of the PCR often find themselves in between categories of composing music and bringing it to life in real-time, and we try to cheer that on! We say, “how fascinating!” to the complex intersections we inhabit as we seek to share and create music together from our unique cultural positions and realities.

What’s incredible is what emerges from this encouragement and meeting space; it reinvigorates us to find vibrant, just, and sustainable ways of living together and to meaningfully address social inequities and planetary imbalances.

Visit www.westbendigitalvenue.ca to see all of the NEW music created throughout the residency!

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Open Air Season 2021

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Open Air Season 2021

NO MASK

WEAR A MASK

You can remove your mask when seated outside on The Hill.

1. Moving around the grounds, & 2. inside The Barn.

Please stay 6 feet apart from people outside of your party.

Please sit in your designated seats or area outside!

Concession & Bar The Milk Shed Bar or our Willow Hill bar will be open but limited to non-cash sales. Expect physically distanced queuing and a limited variety of products. Available on the grounds: wine, beer, water available for purchase, and treats and snacks including non-alcoholic beverages.

Washrooms

The famous, air-conditioned Westben Washroom Trailer will be open but will have reduced capacity. There will also be several portable washrooms scattered conveniently around the grounds including at the entrance to Willow Hill, at The Barn, and near the Ticket Shed.

Please note our concerts may be recorded.

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Open AIr Season 2021

piano

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At The Barn

More than a summation of technical and musical abilities, pianist Philip Chiu has become one of Canada’s leading musicians through his infectious love of music and his passion for communication and collaboration. He is an acclaimed accompanist­/coach based at McGill University, has been an invited professor­-accompanist for the Conservatoire de musique de Montreal, and regularly accompanies at l’Universite de Montreal. He has toured numerous times with premier touring organizations, Jeunesses Musicales Canada, Prairie Debut, and Debut Atlantic.

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At The Barn

Multi-award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.

And now, finally, she's at The Barn!

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Around The Campfire

Currently calling Campbellford home, Ken Tizzard is known on the Canadian rock scene as the powerhouse bassist in The Watchmen and Thornley.

Over the past 15 years, Ken has also carefully crafted his other persona, that of an eloquent rootsy singer/songwriter now with eight solo albums in his varied discography. Imagine that by the Campfire!

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Around The Campfire

2021 JUNO Award-winning jazz vocalist Sammy Jackson is joined by guitarist Tom Fleming for an intimate evening around the Westben Campfire.

Sammy has performed at notable venues and events such as Jazz.FM91’s One-Stop Jazz Safari, The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, Luminato, and TIFF Bell Lightbox.

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Around The Campfire

You may already love her as 1/3 of the band Good Lovelies, but you'll love her all over again for her own beautifully unique, folk-inspired originals shared around The Campfire with fellow multi-musician Ben Whiteley. Kerri's solo album One Day Soon was written over 10 years of touring and released in 2019.

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Around The Campfire

Alderville Chief Dave Mowat with Clayton Yates around the Campfire: Music, conversation, storytelling including stories about Mississauga and other First Nations people. An intimate gathering with campfire treats by Green Moxie.

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On The Mary West Nature Reserve

Imagine the sounds that live in the head of Northumberland Music Studio owner (and Westben Sound Engineer) Andy Thompson! Now imagine those sounds in a guided magical sound installation amidst the beauty of the Mary West Nature Reserve, just minutes from Westben.

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On Willow Hill

A rare public appearance of the confluence of musical talents of the Bennett-Finley Family. Join Westben co-founders Donna & Brian along with the next generation Ben (bass & effects) and Eve (violin, effects, and very likely a few laughs).

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On Willow Hill

As with all forces of nature, the music and energy created by The Next Generation Leahy simply cannot be contained. These powerful kids have been described as “astounding” and “breath-taking.” See their fiddle and step dancing mastery LIVE on Willow Hill at Westben.

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On Willow Hill

Toronto-based vocal powerhouse Serena Ryder is a platinum-selling artist adored by fans, peers, and critics alike, in part due to her raw and earnest songwriting, and beautifully electric live performances. Her numerous accolades include six JUNO Awards, a MuchMusic Video Award for Best Rock Video for “Stompa.”, and a Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Music–Original Song.

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The Box Office

Philip Chiu

The Next Generation Leahy

YOUTH PRICING

$20 under 20

The Box Office The West Schoolhouse

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Available on The Grounds

GOURMET PICNIC MENU

Prepared locally by Chef Ravi of Antonia’s Bistro

ITALIAN Muffuletta Sandwich (Assorted Italian cold cuts topped with spicy olive salad on ciabatta bread) Caprese Skewers (Bocconcini cheese, cherry and grape tomatoes & basil, drizzled with olive oil & balsamic reduction) Cappuccino Dacquoise (Crunchy hazelnut meringue layered with coffee butter cream with dark chocolate glaze)

SOUTH ASIAN Curry Chicken Salad on Roti (marinated chicken breast in aromatic Indian spices) Salad made with cucumber, tomato, yogurt, and cilantro Mango Crème Caramel

VEGETARIAN

GOURMET PIC NICS ONLY AVAILABLE FO R PRE-ORDER (48 HOUR BEF ORE CONCERT )

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (mixed greens, goat cheese, beets, oranges, berries, and walnuts drizzled with balsamic reduction and serve with rose water and honey vinaigrette) Strawberry Rhubarb Euro Tart 30

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Thank You Members RASPBERRY PATCH

GAMBREL

Dr. A.M. Herzberg Debra Richardson-Edge & Martin Edge

Stephen & Joan Bale Diana Ballard Brenda Finley Donna Bennett & Brian Finley Lionel & Laurane Bennett Michelle Cunningham-Langevin Joan Filip & Bill Reid John A. Good Bill & Penny Harris Barb Hobart Jill & Gerald Hutcheon Jann Istead Doug Keene D.K. & Margaret Kirkland Dick & Lynn Lewis Roger Nainby Liana Palmer Denise & Peter Reid Stephen Snell Marie & Arnold Westlake

ORCHARD Diane Menzies

PADDOCK G. K. Alton Family Bob & Ann Bennett John & Nancy Burge Lance & Barbara Cooper Jan Hay Judy & Michael Kaufmann Joan McCulloch Greg Meehan Carol & Don Pearson Ray & Joan Sharp Glenn Taylor Sally & Earl Thompson John Welch

GRANARY Laura Andrews Carol & Richard Anjo Jeremy Sporring & Donna Bennett-Sporring Betty & John Bennett Alan & Samantha Bland Bruce Bowden & Anna Gray Timothy Bowden Hans & Lenneke Buré Christopher Cameron & Karen Henderson Lorna Campbell Mike & Kathy Carter Katherine Cochrane Jeanette Cournoyer Alex & Bonnie Davidson Heather Davis Dewdney Consulting Group Jim & Barb Doyle Nancy Garrod Irwin & Myrna Gopnik Michael Harding Julia Harrison Jim Harvey Susan Hatcher Liz Hathway Laura & Percy Kearse

Jane & Don King Jill Koplowitz Richard & Alexandra Lowery Karen & Patrick MacGinnis Kay MacLeod Kim MacNeil Anonymous Don McLean Susan McMurtry Sue Mortimer Roger Nainby Michael Nitsch & Holly Hurlburt Leslie Orpana Judith Pearce Lea Phillips & Rawle Johnson Shelagh Purcell Sandy Robertson Angela Roest Gunter Schubert Ron & Elaine Scott Judy Stephanson Louise & Ross Stevenson Cathy & Jim Turner Frederick Wardle & Susan Traer John & Mary Webb

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Thank You Members HAYLOFT Sharon & Harold Abernethy Marijke Bakker Roz Bakst Gross Rebecca Baptista Julia & Craig Barber Judy & Michael Bates Lorne Brown Lois Brummitt Hynze Bryans Peter Budzik Dave Carley Gwen Cavers Russell & Heidi Christianson Samantha Clark Kathy Clement Geraldine Crown Karen Cullen Garry & Penny Culverson Sam Cureatz Maureen Dikun Henry & June Dinsdale David Durnford Phyllis Durnford Susan & Jim Eddie Aaron Eddie & Kathleen Kinch C. Rae Finley Diana Finley Leo & Mary Jo Fortin Jennifer Garland Lenore Gay Dianne Graham Claire Grant Lorne & Brenda Hagerman Catherine Vosper & Christine Hallett Gabriella Hamley Barbara Hems Elizabeth Heon & David Lyon Gail & Horace Hinds Mary Hogarth Alan & Jenny Ingram Diane Jamieson Carol Johnston Meredith Jones Aaron Eddie & Kat Kinch Ann & Murray Keys Judith Knopp Brown Gloria Larkin Robert Laycock Ken Layton & Jeanette Sanderson Tim Lilleyman Shannon Linton Sandra Lovering Neil Lucy

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Mary MacFadzean Mary & Don MacInnes Gary Main Ron & Valerie Marshall Bruce Mather B.J. & R.D. Mathieson Eileen McCormick Maggie McDougall Leona McGee Jane McLean Bill & Rosemarie McMechan Neil Graham and Wayne Sabados Evan John Meyers Pauline Morissette Barbara Morris Barbara Morrison Carmel Morrison Jeanette Northrop Katherine O'Flynn Peter & Bonnie Ostwald Douglas & Gillian Parker Eileen Paulsen Peter & Joyce Payan Sandy Pinkerton Janet Pomeroy Martin & Marguerite Prachowny Gabrielle Prata & Robert Longo Joanna Primavesi Paul & Shirley Ross Pam Royl & Ian McArdle Suzanne Scanlon June & Charles Seaborn Linda Seppanen Marlee & George Shephard Lynda Skinner Wendy & Walter Somerville Karen St. Germain Burle & Kay Summers C. Edward & Eileen Taylor Yves Thomas Allison Townsend Margaret Treloar Johanna Vanleeuwen Minny Verburg Anne Vogan Jim & Heather Wade Richard Walli Catherine Warrener Anna Whitley Ann Wiggins Terry Brown & Audrey Williams Joan Wort

Thank You Members CUPOLA Doreen Allen-Bell Pat Archer Marybeth Ashbourne Misel Yiannoulis Byron Basiga Marianne Bowman Jeffrey & June Brace Deborah Bradford Patricia & Robert Burke Doug & Pat Burnside David Chambers Liz Clark Jim Connor Connie Corbett Bet Curry Kathryn Cureatz Francine Diot Eileen Dunne Phyllis Durnford Margaret Eley Nancy Elmhirst Don & Marion J. Ferrie Ronald Getz Audrey Gillam Maureen Greenwood Alannah Haig Patricia Heap Fred & Lois Helleiner Donna & Frank Jefferson Dena Johnstone Janette Johnston Debbie Kaplan David & Joan Lane Anonymous Victor Lehotay Mary Lockett Steve & Julie MacDonald John & Lynda Martin Gary & Deb McCarthy Anonymous Bill & Jenn Meeker Doris Meier Beverly Meyers Denise & David Papple Mike Pearson Barbara Pellow Dorothy Peters Lisa Poirier Barbara Purcell Margaret Rainford Gail Rayment Sarah Reid

Jose Richter Krystyna Riel Gwen Robertson Barb Robins Robert Rowe John Russell William Ryken Beckie Scarrow Ron Schlumpf Felicity Sidnell Reid Maria Siemiaszko W. F. Singleton D.C. Cheryl Standish Dianne Thomas Diane Turner Kathryn White

BECOME A MEMBER

We invite you to join our community of music lovers and help further our mandate of ‘bringing people together through music. For over twenty years our members have been an integral part of the success and vibrancy of Westben. As a member-based, charitable organization, we rely on our membership base for support, guidance, and connection. Members enjoy an ‘insider’ view and have a voice in shaping the future of our organization. The many benefits of membership include first-to-know status, early purchasing opportunities, free exchange privileges, an income tax receipt and so much more!

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Thank You Sponsors

2021 Sponsors Galaxy

Finley & Associates – led by the practitioner, author, and lecturer, Dr. Donna Finley – are specialized management consultants with experience spanning multiple sectors that have undergone significant transition. The Finley Team has more than 35 years of thought leadership and experience working with family businesses, public companies, agencies, associations, research, and cultural institutions. Our core competencies are in strategy, governance, leadership development, and business transformation.

Based in Calgary, Canada, we serve clients across Canada’s major cities. The range of our client needs are extensive, and we draw upon a carefully cultivated network of associates and content specialist in business, academia, and social enterprise across North America.

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What started as a dream, became a reality filled with over 20 years of world-class entertainment presented in one of the most unique venues in the country. Allen Insurance Group has been proudly supporting Westben Concerts at the Barn since the curtain was first raised in 1999. Thank you Westben for including us on your magical journey. Congratulations on over 20 years of bringing joy to people of all ages. Allen Insurance Group – Proudly supporting valuable organizations like Westben for more than a century. We’ll take care of you.

Bennett’s is a 4th generation family-operated furniture business. Founded in 1926 in Campbellford (which carries appliances), Bennett’s is also located in Peterborough and Kingston offering deluxe delivery from Toronto to Ottawa.

They carry the largest selection of in-stock Canadian- made furniture and mattresses including solid wood. Meet their friendly, professional decorator consultants who are knowledgeable about furniture, but will also help with lamps, wall art, rugs, and accessories too! The Bennett family and staff are proud to support Westben.

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Thank You Sponsors

Cameco is a proud supporter of Westben and its mission to bring people together through music. At Cameco, we energize the world as a global leader in fuel supply for clean-air nuclear power.

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Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Construction Services. Owned and operated by brothers Russ and Ken Nicholson, Nicholson Bros Concrete, Excavating & Landscape Supplies has been serving Campbellford and the area for 20 years. We offer a wide variety of construction services, including concrete installation, aggregate products, excavation, septic system sales and installation, and pond design and installation. The new product line in 2013, NB Rental offers a full line of equipment rental including heavy equipment and mobile storage bins.

Whether your needs are residential, commercial, or industrial, Nicholson Bros is equipped to handle the project, start to finish. Explore our complete line of services.

The Pyle Group is both honoured and excited to be a sponsor of the Westben Centre for Connection and Creativity through Music. Over the years, our team has continually looked for ways to strengthen the community and we have dedicated our efforts to several charities and organizations. Our role as The Pyle Group extends beyond the services of providing portfolio management, financial planning, and many other planning needs. We appreciate our clients’ commitment to the community and the significance of their support and confidence in us as wealth advisors

The Windswept Group. The perfect atmosphere of complete privacy and comfort for your group’s event. Let our culinary team tantalize your taste buds with the local seasonal delights of the county. We can cater at one of our properties or at your location. Boutique small Weddings, Honeymoons, Staff Seminars, Retreats, Group Luncheons, and Private Dinners. When visiting Westben, stay with us at the Emilyville Inn, Hastings House B&B, or Windswept on the Trent. Or consider a longer stay at one of our weekly locations: Elsie J’s Historic House, Allan Mills Cottage, or Seymour Point Cottage.

For reservations & availability emilyville@windswept.ca or call 705-632-1405.

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Residency, Youth/Community Programs, & Concert Sponsors Canadian Tire - Campbellford is your one-stop destination for auto service and repair, paint, hardware, housewares, home electronics, backyard and cottage living, garden center, sports, and recreation. Open Monday-Wednesday 8 am-7 pm, Thursday & Friday 8 am-8 pm, Saturday 8 am-6 pm and Sunday 9 am-5 pm.

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clarkcs.com

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coviacorp.com.

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Located in Port Hope and Kingston, the CCS team of urban planners, policy and development planners, and agricultural specialists is committed to finding innovative and practical solutions while maintaining sound design principles. We take a strategic approach to policy development in order to ensure a creative yet practical approach to land use issues. CCS also holds expertise in Agricultural Planning, Renewable Energy, Municipal Finance. Clark Consulting Services is proud to Sponsor the important work at Westben. As community planners, we understand the importance of integrating the arts into the fabric of community development. Art and music make vital contributions to community resiliency, economic development, and the quality of life of those who experience it. We are pleased to be of support. Bob Clark can be reached at bob@clarkcs.com "Greg McEwan, Real Estate Sales Representative covering Cobourg, Port Hope, Northumberland County. Let us help you find the home that fits you best. Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate Brokerage independently owned & operated. 1040 Division St, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A5Y5. Call 905-372-9323.

Covia Corporation is one of North America's leading producers and distributors of non-metallic industrial minerals. At its two sites in the Kawartha Lakes Region, the company mines and processes Nepheline, a premier deposit of the rare and highly valued industrial mineral. Nepheline is very important in the making of glass and ceramics. It reduces the amount of energy its manufacturers need to use as well as improving the quality of the finished product. The company’s modernization project will consolidate Covia’s Kawartha plants into one modernized plant at Blue Mountain. This will also reduce its use of water and consumption of electricity. The Canadian Nepheline sites have been a part of the local community since 1935.

Island Park Retirement Residence is located on the Trent Canal with the picturesque Ferris Provincial Park and the river in our back yard and the canal out front. Walking paths along the canal are right outside our front door. Island Park and its team offer a warm, welcoming environment where residents can be themselves and truly feel at home. This is a place where you can look forward to enjoying life every day. The new expansion is now in progress to be open this summer. Visit us at 18 Trent Drive, Campbellford.

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kinchlitigation.com

A litigation-focused law firm based in Campbellford. Kat Kinch, barrister & solicitor, serves clients with commercial disputes, estate litigation, other civil cases, and family law needs in local courthouses, provides representation for local individuals, municipalities, and companies with Superior Court cases elsewhere in the province, and advises clients on complex and emerging legal problems. A graduate of CDHS, McMaster University, and UBC Law, Kat Kinch was named one of Maclean’s magazine’s “Best and Brightest” university scholars. She practiced in downtown Vancouver before returning to her hometown. She is proud to offer legal services in the community that provided her first jobs and early education. Reach Kat at 705-653-4023 ext. 209 or kat@kinchlitigation.com or you can drop by our newly renovated office space at 45 Bridge St E in Campbellford. Our firm also offers licensed paralegal services. Aaron Eddie (aaron@kinchlitigation.com) and Justin Savoy (justin@kinchlitigation.com) provide affordable representation to our clients with Small Claims cases, provincial offense charges, challenges to MPAC assessments, and administrative law issues such as human rights matters, landlord-tenant law, and WSIB.

maclarenpharmacy.ca Your Friendly Neighbourhood Pharmacy. Providing fast, honest, reliable service at a reasonable price. 79 Bridge St. E., Campbellford.

Kenetic Energy is an HVAC company which has supported Trent Hills and surrounding area for over a quarter of a century. Our locally raised licensed technicians are proud to serve their neighbours who believe in fostering the well-being of their community through the arts. We wish Westben continued success in bringing world class entertainment to Trent Hills.

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McWilliams Moving & Storage Ltd.McWilliams Moving & Storage is a full-service moving company in Peterborough & Kitchener / Waterloo, providing a full range of services to families, students, individuals, and businesses across Canada.

One Mover. Endless Possibilities.

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metaphorhome.ca

classicalfm.ca

Contact: 905-396-0242 or rwhandyman88@gmail.com

Our relationship with Westben is a long and treasured one. metaphorhome is proud to support Westben and their vision of bringing together communities of world-class musicians and artists in spectacular settings. We are particularly proud of the Performer Composer Residency program, which we have supported since its inception. At metaphorhome in downtown Peterborough we pride ourselves on providing the best home furnishings, gifts and decor to our customers; presented with a unique point of view, a great eye, and a sense of humour in a world-class, exciting brick and mortar retail environment. We look forward to seeing you! 388 George Street North Peterborough The New Classical 103.1FM, home of Toronto’s Classical Favourites, started its life more than a quarter of a century ago as a humble classical music station in beautiful Cobourg Ontario (still broadcasting as Classical 103.1 FM). On August 30th, 2014 we expanded our signal across the Georgian Triangle with Classical 102.9 FM. We offer listeners the greatest music of all time plus up-to-the-minute news, weather, traffic, Zoomer Reports and arts reports.

Serving Northumberland County, R&W Construction and Handyman Services offer custom deck and fence construction, full home renovation including kitchen, bathroom, and basement. We also offer roofing and roof repair, eaves trough installation or repair, painting, tiling, and flooring. Our professional team is committed to listening to your needs and providing the best possible product for your project. Quality work at reasonable rates.

Celebrating over 90 years of service to the community the Rotary Club of Campbellford is a proud sponsor of Westben.

Through Rotary, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, form friendships, and professional rotaryclubofcampbellford.ca connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.

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The Sharpe Family would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Westben on over 20 years and we wish you continued success. Westben brings world-class music into our own backyard and is a welcome addition to the local economy.

Thanks Brian and Donna! Bravo Westben!

An independent group of volunteers that has the mandate to improve life in our community. We appreciate the opportunity to do this, by sponsoring and supporting the wonderful arts program provided by Westben. Best wishes for an exciting and successful season.

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