BY MASA KATEB

Get ready to experience a world of art, nature, music and community as the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival returns to the neighbourhood for the 21st year in a row.

Presented by Still Moon Arts Society, the festival embraces the powerful 2023 theme of Water’s Wisdom, shedding light on humanity’s most precious element to thrive.

The month-long festival celebrates Harvest Moon, Equinox, Still Creek, local art and diverse cultural traditions.

Mark your calendar for an unforgettable September experience of lanterns, music, dance, workshops and more.

Wetland BioBlitz: A Moon Festival Eco-Adventure
Saturday, September 9 | 1 – 3 pm | Slocan Park

Workshop: Create a Botanical Cyanotype Drum Lantern
Sunday, September 10 | 12 – 3 pm | Slocan Community Hall
By Brittney Appleby and Rea Saxena

Cob Shed Party and Dyer’s Guild Showcase
Saturday, September 13 | 6 – 8 pm | Colour Me Local Dye Garden

2-Day Workshop: Design and Build a Free-Form Art Lantern
Thursday and Friday, September 14 and 15| 4 – 6 pm | Slocan Community Hall
By Yoko Tomita

2-Day Workshop: Build and Program an Electronic LED Lantern
Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17 | 12 – 2 pm > break > 3 – 5 pm | Slocan Community Hall
By Isaac Rufus

For The Love of Trees: Drop-in Costume Making Workshop
Monday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 20 | 3 – 8 pm | Slocan Community Hall
By Runaway Moon Theatre

Equinox Ceremony: Quantum Care Moon Music & Labyrinth Walk
Friday, September 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Renfrew Ravine Labyrinth
By Quantum Care Coaching & Consultancy

Main Festival Day
Saturday, September 23 | Open to public of all ages
> Harvest Fair: 4 pm – Sunset (7:10 pm) at Slocan Park
> Twilight Lantern Procession: Sunset (7:10 pm) – 7:30 pm starting from Slocan Park and ending at Renfrew Community Park
> Streamside Lantern Installation: 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Renfrew Community Park

Truth & Reconciliation Workshop: Naturally Dye an Orange Shirt Emblem
Wednesday, September 27 | 6 – 9 pm | Slocan Community Hall
With Ada Dragomir and Lori Snyder

Food Justice: Mooncake Making Workshop
Thursday, September 28 | Time TBA – check the website stillmoonarts.ca | Collingwood Neighbourhood House
By Renfrew-Collingwood Food Justice

Finale Performance: Consciousness of Streams
Fri, September 29 | 6:55 (sunset) – 8:30 pm | Renfrew Community Park
Created and choreographed by Isabelle Kirouac. Performed by Elektra Women’s Choir, Nayana Fieldkov, Isabelle Kirouac, Uros Sanjevic and community performers

For more information and to register, visit StillMoonArts.ca/Moon-Festival.