Judy Smith Contributing Writer A music festival to focus attention on the endangered Stoltmann wilderness is planned for the North Shore. Organizers say the Stoltmann wilderness, the nearest old growth forest to Vancouver, should be pre- served. The one-day festival fea- turing dialogue and enter- tainment called EcoFest will happen August 29th on Squamish First Nation land at 100 Capilano Dr. “We want to see our tra- . ditional lands preserved in a responsible manner for all future generations, "id Chicf Bill Williams of ch Squamish Nation, donors of 7 wey o ‘Whistler te i] hosting Solas = summit concerts SEVEN of Canada’s most successful acts will take to the stage at Base II on Blackcomb Mountain over three days in August. The Whistler Summit Concert Series, now in it’s third year, opens Aug. 8 with Jann Arden. Her sec- mond album, Living Under . June sold 1.3 million copies . world-wide. Arden’s guest is blues player Colin James, per- forming once again with The so Little Big Band. Top-selling children’s performer, Fred Penner pas . Sunday, Aug. 9 for Fami Day. Penner is a household name with his children’s pro- gram Fred Penner’s Place - which airs on CBC and on Nickelodeon in the. U.S. His fans are often referred to as Fredheads. - Family Day will be rounded out with face-painters and street performers. On Aug. 15 it’s Chantal Kreviazuk, The Philosopher Kings, the Cowboy Junkies and Toronto's Blue Rodeo. The Whistler Summit Concert Series is produced by the Whistler Resort Association and Whistler/Blackcomb. The event is presented in part by Z95.3 FM. Tickets for the Whistler Summit Concert Series are available at the Whistler Activity Centre (932-2394) and Ticketmaster 280-4444. Ticket prices are as follows: Jann Arden with Colin James $25 advance, $30 day of show, kids six and under are free; Fred Penner $12 advance, $40 for family of four, kids 24 months and under free: the Whistler Summit $30 advance, $35 day of show, kids six and under are free. All concert tickets include an alpine sightseeing pass for the day of the show. Pav AIDA CUELON PT HEINE x W USE WE Com” Friday. July 17, 3993 — North Shore News — 17 | Eco festival combines words and music industrial hemp. Confirmed speakers are Joe Foy of the Western Wilderness Committee, Tamara Stark of Greenpeace and Valeric Langer of the Friends of Clayoquot Sound. of its old growth forest has no protected status. The Squamish Nation brate the beauty of the out- doors. “It’s an opportunity to learn about the key issues Longhouse will be the venue and become educated about fer the EeoForuam, which possible solutions,” said will feature expert speakers Kertlewell. of a cross-section of envi- He said while a 260,000 ronmental issues including hectare park has been pro- forestry, fisheries, climate posed for the wilderness change, organics and genceti- area, currently almost 80% cally modified foods ard the land for che EcoFest. The Stoltmann wilderness is only two hours drive from Vancouver and has long been disputed ground between loggers and envi- ronmentalists. Event organizer Damian Kettlewell said the idea of EcoFest is to promote sus- tainability issues and cele- Linda McCrae, and Yvette and the Smoking Frogs. Featured acts will include The festival is 2 benefit for Western Canada Wilderness Committee and organized by B.C. EcoEvents. Sponsors include 295.3 FM and Taxi Magazine. Kettlewell said carly bird tickets will be available soon. For more information call him at 729-1284. SUMINER FASHIONS FOR MEN & WOMEN? FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 17TH TO 19TH Deals for Deals for the family your horne : 50% off 25% to 50% off summer fashicns women’s Includes selected Nike & Adidas . Sefecied spring & summer syvies from Liz Claiborne, Jones New collection. Selected shorts, t-shirts, short sets, pee hats York, Bianca Nygard, Elisabeth, Tommy Hilfiger sportswear. 50% off Selected brands available in Bras & Briefs from VogueBra regular, petite & women's sizes. and Playtex Discontinued styles. Selection may vary by store. 50% off ali clearance Savings on original ticketed price. Selection varies by store.” 50% off 40% 0 off Cuisinart 7- Selected styles include Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren Nautica, Gant, DXNY Jeans, Polo Jeans, Nzutica Marine Denim & Selection varies by store. 60% off Edessa discontinued styles. Spring styles includes brands like Tundra, London Fog, Retreat & Van Heusen.* 40% off Clearance of selected styles. Excludes designer.“ Additional Enzo Angiolird & Nicole. LAST 3 DAYS TO SAVE! SALE ENDS SUNDAY THE 19TH! Personal shopping only. Selection varies by store. Savings on regular ticketed prices unless otherwise noted. Cisarance offers whe quantities last. Offers exclude Factory Outlet, Warehouse Stores and Clearence Centers. “Clearance items. "Excludes designer.