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Festivals . Memories of 19th annual exhibition at Québec Center Saturday, 14 February 2009 While spring is a time for several days in southern Quebec, tens of thousands of followers of recreational outdoor excursions feverishly preparing shipments and they would do in the wild during the spring, summer and autumn 2000. They knew that there was no better opportunity to plan their holiday outdoors a tour of the Salon Camping, Plain Air, Chasse et Pêche de Québec! On Thursday 9 March to Sunday 12 March, in the huge Exhibition Center ExpoCité of Quebec, this show was at its 19th annual presentation. Read more...
First Night Pierce County Thursday, 01 January 2009 Tacoma, Washington, USA December 31, 2008 - January 01, 2009     Description: Community First Night provides a strong vehicle to recreate the sense of community most of our cities have lost, and offers the potential of strengthening communal ties and of uniting people. It helps people rediscover their city, learn about diverse cultures and get acquainted with old traditions. First Night is an occasion to celebrate ourselves, to reflect upon our cultural diversity and the beauty of our city. At First Night, the arts take front and center stage in the life of the city. In preparation of the event, artists involve members of the community in innovative projects and pageantry, as well as create works that invite public participation and interaction during the festival. Celebration First Night is a Celebration. It is a fun, participatory, event that brings people together, through the arts, in a shared celebration of the New Year. It is a celebration that marks a special moment in time, but it is also a celebration of community, the arts, spirit, creativity, diversity and shared dreams and goals. And First Night is a celebration of the city itself. The city can get all dressed up and local artists transform the traditional urban landscape into their canvas. First Night’s stage is the city center, where members of the suburban and urban communities come together in festivity. The events location, in the heart of the city, offers a safe, festive route that is transformed into a spectacle of light, sound and compelling imagery. The New Year First Night is a celebration of the New Year. It marks the passage of time from the old year to the new each December 31st. It derives its strength from the human capacity to make new beginnings. New beginnings bring hope. First Night sets in motion our hopes for the future both individually and collectively as a community. As a time-specific festival, First Night incorporates rituals and thematic elements unique and appropriate to this passage. At the stroke of midnight, our spirits soar high as we welcome the New Year with family and friends. We return home with a renewed sense of communal pride and feelings of appreciation, participation and discovery. Remembering our uncommon experience, we look forward to this annual ritual. The Arts First Night is an invention of artists and it is their trust in the power of the arts to bring about communal harmony that distinguishes this particular celebration from other civic events. The arts play an important role in First Night because of their capacity to transform, to inspire, to enrich and to engage. They transcend boundaries of race, age, gender and social status. First Night provides a platform for musicians, poets, storytellers, dancers, actors, puppeteers and visual and media artists to showcase the city’s cultural landscape. This is the time to bring the rich variety of arts to all the people in the community. Location: Downtown Tacoma from Antique Row to the Museum of Glass and now in Parkland at the Sprinker Center Times: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am Admission & Parking: Buttons: $10 in advance - $12 at the event - Children under 7 are free! Discounts available for 10 or more - call the Hotline for details. Website: http://www.firstnighttacoma.org Telephone: 253-572-8373 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Thursday, 01 January 2009
Seattle, Washington, USA May 21 - June 14, 2009 Description: The 35th annual Seattle International Film Festival is the largest in the country. Screening over 400 films from over 60 countries to an audience of over 160,000, during the 25 days of the Festival. Hundreds of filmmakers and film industry professionals attend. Programming reaches all ages (children to seniors) and the demographics mirror those of King County. SIFF is a non-profit 501c3. Performers: Over 300 Filmmakers attend. Many special guests including directors, actors, producers, writers. SIFF always has a 'tribute' guest - past honorees have included: Sir Ben Kingsley 2008 Sir Anthony Hopkins 2007 Location: 8 Seattle Cinemas Directions: 8 Cinemas in Seattle - to be determined. Flagship house is SIFF Cinema 312 Mercer St. McCaw Hall at Seattle Center campus. Times: Daily - Evenings - 25 days May 21 - June 14/09 Admission & Parking: Tickets on line at www.siff.net or at the door in person or Pacific Place Box Office Website: http://www.siff.net Telephone: 206-464-5830 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Hop Scotch: Spring Beer and Scotch Tasting Festival

Thursday, 01 January 2009
Seattle, Washington, USA
May 08 - May 09, 2009    

Description:
Hop Scotch is the celebration of all things spring. Toast to the new brews, and learn the art of Scotch tasting during this sixth annual event. This years celebration will also host a tequila tasting with its close placement to Cinco de Mayo.

Location:
Fremont Studios

Times:
Fri, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am; Sat,:1:00 pm - 12:00 am

Admission & Parking:
TBA

Website: http://www.hopscotchtasting.com
Telephone: 206.633.0422
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National Film Festival for Talented Youth: NFFTY

Thursday, 01 January 2009

 

Seattle, Washington, USA
April 24 - April 26, 2009

Description:
NFFTY - The National Film Festival for Talented Youth - is 3 full days of youth-made films and education. It will showcase more than 100 works from the next wave of filmmakers - 21 and under - with the goal of becoming the "Sundance Film Festival" for the next generation!! From red carpet (and "green" carpet) events, to sponsor lounges to a “green” division to promote the environment; we are not your average youth film festival. We are poised to become the largest and most influential youth film festival and support organization in the nation. In addition to the three day festival, NFFTY's umbrella organization, The Talented Youth, will offer year-round resources for young film artists, including financial, educational, motivational and promotional support.

Performers:
100+ films from filmmakers 21 and under will be shown over the three day festival. There will also be film professionals leading workshops , panels and presentations, along with film VIP's and celebrities.

Location:
SIFF Cinema, McCaw Hall, Seattle Center

Directions:
Directions to SIFF Cinema at McCaw Hall Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is located at 321 Mercer St. (Mercer Street and 3rd Avenue North), on the North side of the Seattle Center. Take the Mercer Street exit from I-5. At the first light, turn right. At the next light turn left on to Valley Street. Follow Valley Street as it turns into Broad St. and then turn right after the overpass. Take a right on 5th Avenue. Turn left on Roy Street, then turn left onto 2nd Avenue. Turn left onto Mercer Street. Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is directly on your right.

Website: http://www.nffty.org
Telephone: 206.218.8804
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