‘WATER SPIRITS’ - THE MAGIC AND SCIENCE OF FRESHWATER LAKES
Connecting ancient peoples, citizen scientists and conservation activists from Lake Erie to Finland through stories and film.
Note: Thank you for your support. This campaign has closed. Congratulations to 'TALE OF A LAKE' producers and the Cleveland International Film Festival on the overwhelming success! The 'LAKE ERIE LEGENDS' story collection will be available at the Store for purchase May 1, 2017. Proceeds support Western Cuyahoga Audubon conservation education.
ABOUT‘WATER SPIRITS’ - The Magic and Science of Freshwater Lakes is a campaign to sell Cleveland International Film Festival ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ [2016] movie tickets to the celebrated Finnish documentary, and Western Cuyahoga Audubon 'LAKE ERIE LEGENDS' donation tickets to support local conservation education programs.
Ticket combinations include a limited number of pre-purchased ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ movie tickets, access to ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ at our website, bird and conservation news and updates, discounted one-year membership and benefits, and a limited number of signed, commissioned 'Scenic Slides' especially designed by Cleveland stained glass artist, Bruce Buchanan. PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE |
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‘TALE OF A LAKE’ at #CIFF41
‘TALE OF A LAKE’ focuses on the miraculous ability of thousands of Finnish freshwater lakes and rivers to renew and restore vital ecosystems. The film tells the story of ancient mythological animal symbols, and engulfs us in fantastic cinematography of pristine forests. We are captivated by the industrious work of lake animals - such as the beaver - up-close and personal, and entranced by the lush symphonic score of composer Panu Aaltio, awarded twice BEST ORIGINAL SCORE FOR A DOCUMENTARY from the International Film Music Critics Association, first in 2013 for the nature documentary Tale of a Forest, and in 2017 for the follow-up Tale of a Lake, for which he is also nominated for a Jussi Award. Watch the trailer here.
‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ at #WCAS
In honor of the film, ‘TALE OF A LAKE’, Western Cuyahoga Audubon has created ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’, a 12-part mini-series that offers a bird’s-eye view into the lives of citizen scientists, ecologists, artists, and municipal and government officials dedicated to Lake Erie environmental conservation. ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ is about how Lake Erie has been altered by humans and similar to the water spirits that took care of the water folk in ‘TALE OF A LAKE’, this story collection explores how those living along Lake Erie are the water stewards and care takers of the Lake. Native American Indian legends, traditional music, and photography of Lake Erie’s iconic shoreline, waterways, landscapes and animals combine to complete the story of today’s Great Lake Erie.
'WATER SPIRITS' Scenic Slide Artwork
“Scenic Slides”, hand-painted, fired glass, iconic Lake Erie landscapes framed as a free-standing tabletop decorative artwork. A limited edition of six commissioned artworks celebrating the 'WATER SPIRITS' campaign to promote the movie, 'TALE OF A LAKE' and raise donation dollars for local conservation education. Meet Stained Glass artist Bruce Buchanan here.
CAMPAIGN GOALS
Our campaign goal is to sell movie tickets to ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ and Western Cuyahoga Audubon ‘WATER SPIRITS’ donation tickets to grow membership and support for conservation education programs. Our intention is to raise public awareness for regional and global organizations who steward species conservation and strive to protect Lake Erie and all freshwater ecosystems around the world.
CONTRIBUTORS AND COLLABORATORS
The stories behind ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ are whimsical and delightful. The movie teaches us about the magical power of fresh water systems, the animals that depend on the lakes for life, and how every creature plays a part in restoration and renewal of this life-giving force. Western Cuyahoga Audubon's ‘WATER SPIRITS’ shares different but connected stories about our freshwater Great Lake Erie: the thousands of Finland Lakes and the southern Ohio shores of Lake Erie are home to freshwater ecosystems and the land, water, wildlife, fish, birds, and plants. Ohio does not have ancient mythological figures but we have included Indigenous American Indian cultural fables and music. Modern day Lake Erie naturalists share perspectives on Lake Erie change and their efforts to preserve and protect these delicate but resilient ecosystems. Artist Bruce Buchanan creates a limited edition of stained glass decorative objects inspired by Lake Erie's waterways and iconic landscapes.
- Alice Merkel, Photographer
- Adam Wohlever, Regional Preserve Manager, Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Andrew Schaeffer, CIFF Community Partner Coordinator, Cleveland International Film Festival
- Becky Donaldson, Mentor Marsh Naturalist and Photographer, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Bob Broddy, Audubon supporter and Photographer
- Bruce Buchanan, Stained Glass Artist
- Chuck Slusarczyk Jr., Naturalist and Photographer
- David Kriska, Biodiversity Coordinator, Natural Areas Division, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- David Lewis, Naturalist and Photographer
- Dennis Coughlin, Birder and Conservationist
- Frank Lopez, Manager, Old Woman Creek, National Estuarine Research Reserve, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife
- J. Scott Butterworth, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, District Manager for Wildlife District Two, Northwest Ohio
- James M. Timonere, City Manager, City of Ashtabula, Ohio
- Jill Bartolotta, Ohio Sea Grant College Program Extension Educator for Lake and Ashtabula Counties
- Jim Bissell, Curator of Botany and Director of Natural Areas, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Jim McCormac, Naturalist and Photographer
- James M. Timonere, City Manager, City of Ashtabula, Ohio
- Judy Semroc, Conservation Specialist at Cleveland Museum of Natural History, specialist in Dragonflies and Damselflies of Northeast Ohio
- Kathy Murphy, Birder and Photography
- Ken Schneider, Mentor Marsh Restoration Manager, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Lisa Rainsong, Composer, Teacher, Singer, Naturalist
- Marko Röhr, MRP Matila Röhr Productions, Film Producer and Director, 'TALE OF A LAKE'
- Mary Church, Planning & Community Development, City of Ashtabula
- Matthew B. Shumar, Wildlife Biologist, specializing in ornithology and landscape ecology
- Patrick Shepherd, Associate Director, Cleveland International Film Festival
- Panu Aaltio, Composer, 'TALE OF A LAKE' original film music score
- Randy Mitchell, Glenny Professor of Biology, The University of Akron and Director, University of Akron Field Station
- Travis J. Hartman, Fisheries Biologist and Lake Erie Program Administrator at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Sandusky Fish Research
- Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist, Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
- Tom Romito, Facilitator, Native Interpreter, Musician
- Zachary Kron, Northeast Ohio Coastal Invasives Project Manager, Nature Conservancy in Ohio
- And many others
PLACES WE VISITED TO RECORD ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’
- City of Ashtabula, Walnut Beach Park, Lake Ave & Walnut Blvd, Ashtabula, OH 44004 Map
- Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108 Map
- Cleveland Metroparks, Wendy Park, 2800 Whiskey Island Drive, Cleveland, OH 44102 Map
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106 Map
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service), Blue Hen Falls, 2001 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, OH 44236 Map
- Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, 28728 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 Map
- Lake County Ohio Parks - Lake Metroparks, Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach, 301 Huntington Beach Dr, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077 Map
- Mentor Marsh, 5185 Corduroy Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060 Map
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2514 Cleveland Rd E, Huron, OH 44839 Map
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Sandusky Fish Research Unit, 305 East Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870 Map
- Port of Cleveland, Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108 Map
- Summit Metro Parks, Gorge Metro Park, 1160 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Map
REPRESENTED ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, RESEARCH AND BUSINESS
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TICKET INFORMATION
‘WATER SPIRITS’ donation ticket combinations include a limited number of pre-purchased movie tickets, access to ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ at our website www.wcaudubon.org, chapter news and updates, discounted one-year memberships and benefits, and a limited number of signed, commissioned 'Scenic Slides' especially designed by Cleveland stained glass artist, Bruce Buchanan.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
Ticket #1
'WATER SPIRITS' Subscriber
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'WATER SPIRITS' - Subscriber
'WATER SPIRITS' - Subscriber
- Subscription to ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ - a collection of twelve (12) stories by Ohio natural science experts on Lake Erie and it's animals, insects, fish, plants and birds. Delivered daily via email March 29 through April 9, 2017.
- Subscription to Western Cuyahoga Audubon news and updates for 1 year.
- This ticket does not include a ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ movie ticket.
Ticket #2
'WATER SPIRITS' Movie Lover
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'WATER SPIRITS' - Movie Lover
Special movie ticket instructions: We have a limited number of pre-purchased tickets. When you checkout: include your phone number so we can contact you about updates, and specify which date you want your movie ticket for. #CIFF41 'TALE OF A LAKE' screening dates and times are:
'WATER SPIRITS' - Movie Lover
- Subscription to ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ - a collection of twelve (12) stories by Ohio natural science experts on Lake Erie and it's animals, insects, fish, plants and birds. Delivered daily via email March 29 through April 9, 2017.
- Subscription to Western Cuyahoga Audubon news and updates for 1 year.
- One (1) ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ pre-purchased discounted movie ticket valued at $14.00.
Special movie ticket instructions: We have a limited number of pre-purchased tickets. When you checkout: include your phone number so we can contact you about updates, and specify which date you want your movie ticket for. #CIFF41 'TALE OF A LAKE' screening dates and times are:
- Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- Sunday, April 09, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Ticket #3
'WATER SPIRITS' Membership Discount
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'WATER SPIRITS' - Membership Discount
Special movie ticket instructions: We have a limited number of pre-purchased tickets. When you checkout: include your phone number so we can contact you about updates, and specify which date you want your movie ticket for. #CIFF41 'TALE OF A LAKE' screening dates and times are:
'WATER SPIRITS' - Membership Discount
- Subscription to ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ - a collection of twelve (12) stories by Ohio natural science experts on Lake Erie and it's animals, insects, fish, plants and birds. Delivered daily via email March 29 through April 9, 2017.
- Subscription to Western Cuyahoga Audubon news and updates for 1 year.
- Membership to Western Cuyahoga Audubon at a discounted rate of $20.00 with full member benefits for 1 year.
- One (1) ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ pre-purchased discounted movie ticket valued at $14.00.
Special movie ticket instructions: We have a limited number of pre-purchased tickets. When you checkout: include your phone number so we can contact you about updates, and specify which date you want your movie ticket for. #CIFF41 'TALE OF A LAKE' screening dates and times are:
- Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- Sunday, April 09, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Ticket #4
'WATER SPIRITS' Artwork
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'WATER SPIRITS' Artwork
Special movie ticket instructions: We have a limited number of pre-purchased tickets. When you checkout: include your phone number so we can contact you about updates, and specify which date you want your movie ticket for. #CIFF41 'TALE OF A LAKE' screening dates and times are:
'WATER SPIRITS' Artwork
- Subscription to ‘LAKE ERIE LEGENDS’ - a collection of twelve (12) stories by Ohio natural science experts on Lake Erie and it's animals, insects, fish, plants and birds. Delivered daily via email March 29 through April 9, 2017.
- Subscription to Western Cuyahoga Audubon news and updates for 1 year.
- Membership to Western Cuyahoga Audubon at a discounted rate of $20.00 with full member benefits for 1 year.
- One (1) ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ pre-purchased discounted movie ticket valued at $14.00.
- One (1) 'Scenic Slide' especially designed by Cleveland, Ohio stained glass artist, Bruce Buchanan. We are offering a limited edition of six (6) original works. Shipping and handling rates apply. Item specifications here.
Special movie ticket instructions: We have a limited number of pre-purchased tickets. When you checkout: include your phone number so we can contact you about updates, and specify which date you want your movie ticket for. #CIFF41 'TALE OF A LAKE' screening dates and times are:
- Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 4:00 PM
- Sunday, April 09, 2017 at 7:25 PM
DONATION TICKETS - Ticket Buyers receive a total of 12 stories - the first delivered March 29th and one every day through Apr 9th, 2017 to subscribers email. Donation ticket items can be picked up at ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ screenings Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 4:00 PM and Sunday, April 09, 2017 at 7:25 PM, and following for 30 minutes following the screenings at the Community Engagement Corner, Tower City Cinemas, Tower City Center, 230 W Huron Rd #7256, Cleveland, OH 44113, at the Speaker Series, April 4, 2017, 7:30 PM, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070, shipped USPS, or by other arrangement made via [email protected].
FILM TICKETS: ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ tickets can be picked up as early as Wed March 15, 2017 at the Cleveland International Film Festival Box Office, Tower City Cinemas. Day-of show tickets are only available for pick-up in person at the Film Festival Box Office in Tower City Cinemas no later than 20 minutes before the show begins. During the Festival, the Box Office (tel 877.304.3456) is open Sunday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday, 8:30-12 Midnight. Read more here: CIFF Tickets and Vouchers. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 216-246-2447.
'SCENIC SLIDE' Artwork can be purchased separately at our Store here.
FILM TICKETS: ‘TALE OF A LAKE’ tickets can be picked up as early as Wed March 15, 2017 at the Cleveland International Film Festival Box Office, Tower City Cinemas. Day-of show tickets are only available for pick-up in person at the Film Festival Box Office in Tower City Cinemas no later than 20 minutes before the show begins. During the Festival, the Box Office (tel 877.304.3456) is open Sunday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday, 8:30-12 Midnight. Read more here: CIFF Tickets and Vouchers. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 216-246-2447.
'SCENIC SLIDE' Artwork can be purchased separately at our Store here.
