Check out our new ad for the Earth Day Festival...
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Earth Day Film Festival Feature: Fridays at the Farm
Today, a feature on one of our Earth Day Film Festival films...
Fridays at the Farm
(click for teaser trailer)
Fridays at the Farm
(click for teaser trailer)
Richard Hoffmann
USA, short, 2006
19 mins.
“I eat food every day. I don’t know where it comes from or how it’s made.”
Most of us don't think twice about the chemicals being sprayed on our food, but the Hoffmann family does. Through a personal visual diary of his experience on a community farm, filmmaker Richard Hoffmann examines the natural practice of food production. Using a digital still camera, Richard took roughly 20,000 pictures of vegetables and herbs, insect life, and human activity on the farm with the hope of staying connected to the food he and his family eat. Fridays at the Farm is a cinematic portrait of organic community farming and the enrichment of life for all those who participate in such practice.
After graduating from New York University in 1996, Richard Power Hoffmann began creating a variety of personal and work-for-hire projects. The script for his feature film debut, Invisible Mountains, was awarded a 2002 screenwriting fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The completed film went on the win Best Feature at the 2003 DV Film Festival and a 2005 PCA media arts fellowship. More...
Friday, March 21, 2008
Main stage at Earth Day
We've got a great line-up for the festival... here's links to more info on two of our artists.
Matt Foy (including some song samples):
http://www.myspace.com/laughingbuddharestaurant
We also have Kevin Closs, check out his website:
http://www.kevincloss.com/
Matt Foy (including some song samples):
http://www.myspace.com/laughingbuddharestaurant
We also have Kevin Closs, check out his website:
http://www.kevincloss.com/
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Cool Slide Show with Pics
Here's a good time, check out our Animoto Slide Show and then go make your own with your own pics!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Earth Day celebrations growing like a weed, say organizers
Earth Day celebrations growing like a weed, say organizers
Northern Life
Date Published | Feb. 29, 2008
BY BILL BRADLEY
Every year more city residents want to go green on Earth Day.
Scott Card, chair of the Greater Sudbury Earth Day Festival Organizing Committee, told city council Wednesday the popular eco-festival was growing like a weed.
"Two years ago we had 2,500 attend our event at Market Square. Last year we had 5,000, so even more people are expected Saturday, April 19 again at Market Square," said Card.
"This is a clear sign that the environment is a priority to our citizens," he said.
Because so many attend, congestion was a problem last year, said Card.
"This year we expect close to 100 businesses and organizations to have booths explaining how people can attain a greener lifestyle. We will move some activities outside in tents such as children's events and entertainment. That will help to ease congestion," said Card.
Citizens are often surprised at how the green movement is developing in Greater Sudbury.
"Last year the Eat Local booth was a big hit because people had no idea of the opportunities for buying local produce. Each year we try and offer new vendors that educate people on how to be green."
Earth Day has spin-off effects.
"We notice that when you attract so many people to the downtown that there is a positive effect on surrounding shops, cafes and businesses. In fact we are working with merchants to offer Earth Day sales so as to integrate the festival more into the downtown area," said Card.
Councillors were so impressed with the success of Earth Day that they clamored to either move it around to their wards or have spin-off activities in the outlying areas.
"Why can't you hold it at the Anderson Farm in Lively? That is a great venue for community events," said Ward 2 Councillor Jacques Barbeau.
"I was there last year and enjoyed myself. I would like to see Earth Day type activities in Azilda, Chelmsford and Rayside Balfour and in the schools," said Ward 4 Councillor Evelyn Dutrisac.
"I wish it was held over two days so as to include many more events and workshops in many other areas,î said Joscelyne Landry-Altman.
Card was taken aback by the enthusiasm of council.
"Currently the festival is run by volunteers. We get some funding from EarthCare Sudbury and services in kind from the city, but I foresee the need to obtain enough funding for a full time coordinator for the event next year," he said.
Last year 50 volunteers helped make Earth Day a success. For more information, phone 674-1685 or visit www.gsen-regs.ca.
Northern Life
Date Published | Feb. 29, 2008
BY BILL BRADLEY
Every year more city residents want to go green on Earth Day.
Scott Card, chair of the Greater Sudbury Earth Day Festival Organizing Committee, told city council Wednesday the popular eco-festival was growing like a weed.
"Two years ago we had 2,500 attend our event at Market Square. Last year we had 5,000, so even more people are expected Saturday, April 19 again at Market Square," said Card.
"This is a clear sign that the environment is a priority to our citizens," he said.
Because so many attend, congestion was a problem last year, said Card.
"This year we expect close to 100 businesses and organizations to have booths explaining how people can attain a greener lifestyle. We will move some activities outside in tents such as children's events and entertainment. That will help to ease congestion," said Card.
Citizens are often surprised at how the green movement is developing in Greater Sudbury.
"Last year the Eat Local booth was a big hit because people had no idea of the opportunities for buying local produce. Each year we try and offer new vendors that educate people on how to be green."
Earth Day has spin-off effects.
"We notice that when you attract so many people to the downtown that there is a positive effect on surrounding shops, cafes and businesses. In fact we are working with merchants to offer Earth Day sales so as to integrate the festival more into the downtown area," said Card.
Councillors were so impressed with the success of Earth Day that they clamored to either move it around to their wards or have spin-off activities in the outlying areas.
"Why can't you hold it at the Anderson Farm in Lively? That is a great venue for community events," said Ward 2 Councillor Jacques Barbeau.
"I was there last year and enjoyed myself. I would like to see Earth Day type activities in Azilda, Chelmsford and Rayside Balfour and in the schools," said Ward 4 Councillor Evelyn Dutrisac.
"I wish it was held over two days so as to include many more events and workshops in many other areas,î said Joscelyne Landry-Altman.
Card was taken aback by the enthusiasm of council.
"Currently the festival is run by volunteers. We get some funding from EarthCare Sudbury and services in kind from the city, but I foresee the need to obtain enough funding for a full time coordinator for the event next year," he said.
Last year 50 volunteers helped make Earth Day a success. For more information, phone 674-1685 or visit www.gsen-regs.ca.
Youtube video of 2007 Earth Day Festival
To whet your appetite for more content, here's video of the crowds and fun at last year's festival!
Welcome to Earth Day!
Welcome to the official blog of the Greater Sudbury Earth Day Festival! Here we will post video and photos of previous years, keep you updated on developments for this year's event (such as the entertainment line-up & interesting demonstrations), and post environmentally related articles we write or see, and of course festival news releases. Most importantly, we want to hear from you what you think of the event, and hear your stories and get your pics and video about how our community event has impacted you! Enjoy!
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