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The inaugural Starfields is billed as a festival of hope, expressed through music, dialogue, and spoken word running April 13 to 15.
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Starfields 2018 is guided by a steering committee and supported financially through donations from various sources, combined with ticket sales and other fund-raising efforts. Planning and production of the festival will rely heavily on local volunteers. The 3-day program will feature a diverse mix of faith leaders, musicians, poets, authors and teachers.
Events take place Friday and Saturday at The Church of Christ the Scientist, Our Place, The Metro Theatre and Studio, downtown Public Library, Christ Church Chapter Room, First Met Church; Sunday morning at UVIC Multifaith Chapel, early afternoon at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Gordon Head, late afternoon and evening at St Matthais in Oak Bay.
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Keynote speaker is Shane Claiborne, poets, authors, social justice and environment focused panels, all workshops free. Find the full schedule at .
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Main stage shows at the Church of Christ the Scientist, 1205 Pandora are April 13, 7 p.m. with Leela Gilday Band, Cris Derksen, Hope Bay Common and April 14, 7 p.m. with The Paperboys, The Small Glories, Linda McRae.
Tickets $20 available at MunroB次元官网网址檚 250 382 2464 and IvyB次元官网网址檚 Bookshop (250-598-2713) or online at .
