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Harrison Festival of the Arts 2025

Luisa_Patio — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:16:59 +0000

Festivals that celebrate the arts are a fun affair and great for all ages.

Better yet, how about one set against the backdrop of magnificent mountains and the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake?

For 4 decades, the Harrison Festival of the Arts has presented the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts. Music from all corners of the globe, exhibits, workshops – and you’re invited!

Yet, all this big-world music often comes from humble roots. Whether it was a drum solo a young Senegalese heard as a child, or the strains of a banjo that inspired music from a local artist, art tells a story – theirs- but also yours. Art expresses the experiences that shape all our lives.

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Season of Performing Arts: Quote the Raven

Darren_Patio — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:36:40 +0000

Formed by Aaron Collis and Mark Manning, Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they deliver with an honest swagger that is far beyond their years. With reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band have quickly become known as the finest purveyors of their great living musical tradition. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk band, they are the genuine article.

The show will begin at 7:30 pm but doors will open at 6:30 pm to avoid any lineups. A bar and concession will be available. The show will be two 45 min sets with a short intermission.

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About the Season of Performing Arts

The Hall may not be fancy, but it’s a funky intimate venue with great acoustics. There, you’ll find the perfect casual feel of an exclusive concert setting, as if our artists were performing just for you!

For the past 35 years, the Harrison Festival Society has presented a lively Season of Performing Arts between September and May. That’s right. A whole season of stunning shows and unforgettable performances in the Society’s principle venue: The Harrison Memorial Hall!

The Season consists of eight to ten shows featuring local, national and international performers bringing their special gifts and talents to this small lakeside community. That’s what’s so different from all the other music Fests – Small hometown feel, Big Time Music. And you won’t have to fight crowds, get trampled, or sit in the nosebleed section. A Win-win!

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Season of Performing Arts: Rum Ragged

Darren_Patio — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:22:59 +0000

The show will begin at 7:30 pm but doors will open at 6:30 pm to avoid any lineups. A bar and concession will be available. The show will be two 45 min sets with a short intermission.

Harrison Festival Society

About the Season of Performing Arts

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Season of Performing Arts: The Unfaithful Servants

Darren_Patio — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:11:30 +0000

Join us on March 1st at the Harrison Memorial Hall for a captivating evening with The Unfaithful Servants. This critically acclaimed band from Vancouver Island delivers dynamic instrumentals, engaging storytelling, and beautiful harmonies. Don’t miss this remarkable night of acoustic excellence!

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About the Season of Performing Arts

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Season of Performing Arts: Charlie A’Court

Darren_Patio — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:17:05 +0000

Join us on February 8th at the Harrison Memorial Hall for an unforgettable evening with award-winning blues and roots artist Charlie A’Court. Known for his powerful voice and electrifying guitar work, Charlie’s soulful performance promises to captivate and inspire. Don’t miss this incredible night of music!

About the Season of Performing Arts

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Season of Performing Arts: Valdy

Darren_Patio — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:46:13 +0000

Join us on January 11th at the Harrison Memorial Hall for an intimate concert with the legendary folk artist Valdy. Known for his soulful voice and timeless hits, Valdy’s performance is one you won’t want to miss.

About the Season of Performing Arts

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The Legacy of Lightfoot

Darren_Patio — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:00:42 +0000

The Legacy of Lightfoot was born out of an enduring respect and reverence for the iconic music of Gordon Lightfoot. Take a journey through one of the deepest and most prolific catalogues of songs ever written. Not only was Gordon Lightfoot one of the most skilled songwriters of his generation, but he had the voice and charisma to match. The musicians who have come together to celebrate The Legacy of Lightfoot combine their decades of experience as performers and songwriters to give a meaningful and engaging performance of his enduring catalogue of music. From his days playing the coffee houses in the 1960’s to the mega hits of the 70’s and all the way up to the beautiful music written in his later years, The Legacy of Lightfoot shines a light on the entirety of Gordon’s masterful career.

Oliver Swain & Dylan Stone are two of British Columbia’s greatly accomplished and experienced songwriters & performers. Following the graceful passing of Gordon Lightfoot in May 2023 musicians Swain & Stone surrounded themselves with a talented cast of supporting musicians and collaborated to organize a concert to celebrate Gordon’s life and music. They found an over whelming response to their show and formed The Legacy Of Lightfoot. Together they share numerous accolades including award wins and nominations at the Juno’s, Western Canadian Music Awards and Canadian Folk Music Awards. What started as a humble celebration of Lightfoot’s music has now been elevated to a theatre production that is connecting to large audiences and giving the spirit and legacy of Lightfoot’s music a new life & longevity.

“You will go with me everywhere. When I’m dreaming, you still share my lonely nights” – Gordon Lightfoot

The show will begin at 7:30 pm but doors will open at 6:30 pm to avoid any lineups. A bar and concession will be available. The show will be two 45 min sets with a short intermission.

Tickets are $28.50 and can be purchased online at harrisonfestival.com

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Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Allstars

Thea_Patio — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:54:33 +0000

Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars possess a unique and original flair that lays out a soundscape of the jazz, roots, latin and r&b blues from the cultural rich history of New Orleans. From the jazz influence of Louis Armstrong, the New Orleans piano sounds of Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Dr. John & Allen Toussaint to the funky sounds of the Neville Brothers, Gary weaves his own musical gumbo style.

The Voodoo Allstars are:
Gary Comeau – piano, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar, vocal
Tim Hearsey – guitar, vocal
Jerry Cook – sax, washboard, percussion
Rob Becker – bass
Chris Nordquist – drums, washboard, vocal

The jazz show will begin at 7:30 pm but doors will open at 6:30 pm to avoid any lineups. A bar and concession will be available. The show will be two 45 min sets with a short intermission.

Tickets are $28.50/person. Available online at harrisonfestival.com

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