EARTH DAYS AT THE
JAMESTOWN ARTS CENTER
Films, Tours, Book Signing, Live Music and Green Market
18 Valley Street
Jamestown, RI
www.jamestownartcenter.org
Friday - Sunday April 20, 21, 22
The Jamestown Arts Center
presents
A weekend full of events in honor of Earth Day
THINK GLOBAL...ART LOCAL
Friday, April 20
7:00pm Film: "Queen of the Sun"
(83minutes) A profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis, and the struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers dealing with the problems and solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature. With a post film Q & A and book signing with author Susan Kurz of her new book Beecoming Sophie (inspired by Queen of the Sun) $5 Donation at the door.
Saturday, April 21
11:00am Tour: Jamestown Community Farm's solar energy system with Bob Sutton and SPG Renewables' Stuart Flannagan - 40 Eldred Ave., Jamestown - Free
1:00pm Tour: EPI Green Building with architect Shahin Barzin - 41 Clinton St., Jamestown - Free
7:00pm Films: "Gimme Green" (27 minutes) A humorous and insightful documentary about America's obsession with lawns and the effects on our environment.
"Himalayan Meltdown" (47 minutes) A documentary looking at the domino effects of global warming on the Himalayan region.
Plus a Save the Bay short on our local waters.
$5 donation at the door.
Sunday, April 22 10:00am - 1:00pm
GREEN MARKET at the JAC!
Featuring locally grown and produced products for sale. Live music by Mike Cellemme and teen musicians from the MET School Arts Advisory - Free
Including the following local vendors (and more!):
Absalona Greenhouse
The Coffee Guy
Cottrell Farm
Jeanne Wettlaufer, ceramics
Mary Jameson, prints
The Reynolds Barn
Robin Hollow Farm, flowers
Tallulah's Tacos
The Village Hearth
Watson Farm
Willy Waw
Windmist Farm
