REEL History Film Fest: Blue Clay
Watch the award-winning documentary โBlue Clayโ and help make more local history films! Exploring the colours and shapes of Blue Mountain Pottery, this film shares the Canadian immigration stories of courageous innovators who believed in the creative arts. Followed by a special Q&A with the Film Director, Tracey Strnad. Saturday May 18 at the Simcoe Street Theatre, Studio 7. It will be a fun night of captivating entertainment.
The Craigleith Heritage Depot is raising money towards making more local history films. In partnership with Mountain Goat Film Company, the Museum has created 9 documentaries that share the unique stories within our region. They have 2 more films in the works, to be released in 2025! Admission is by donation, with proceeds going towards making documentaries and preserving our past. Space is limited, so register today.
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Wed April 17
Into the Orchards
โขย ย ย ย Films: “Apple Industry” & “Apple Harvest”
โขย ย ย ย Speaker: TK Ferri Orchards on Abandoned Orchards
Tues April 23
On the Hill & In the Bay
โขย ย ย ย Films: “Ski Industry” & “Mary Ward 360”
โขย ย ย ย Speaker: Toronto Ski Club on 100th Anniversary
Tues April 30
Amid Indigeneity
โขย ย ย ย Films: “Indigenous History” & “Pathway 360”
โขย ย ย ย Speaker: Heather McIntyre on her Indigenous journey
Tues May 7
Through Ancient Rocks & Trees
โขย ย ย ย Films: “Niagara Escarpment” & “Craigleith Fossils”
โขย ย ย ย Speaker: Stu Collier on local fossils and identification
