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<DIV>To our Oregon friends and patrons: Just six days remain before the
ninth annual edition of <STRONG><EM>The Archaeology Channel</EM></STRONG>
International Film and Video Festival, which will take place in the Recital Hall
at The Shedd in downtown Eugene during May 8-12, 2012. Here is a summary
of what’s happening.
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<DIV>* 27 of the world’s best films compete for prizes in the Recital Hall at
The Shedd in downtown Eugene. See the Festival page at <A
title=http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/TACfestival.shtml
href="http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/TACfestival.shtml">http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/TACfestival.shtml</A>.</DIV>
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<DIV>* Dr. Mark Van Stone, author of “2012: Science & Prophecy of the
Ancient Maya,” will speak on “The Maya Calendar and the End of the World” Friday
night, May 11.”</DIV>
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<DIV>* A full ticket package for the films and the Keynote is $60. Advance
ticket purchasers for Festival ticket orders of $20 or more will receive a free
2012 Mayan Calendar (while they last) designed by the Maya Exploration Center
and featuring Mayan Glyphs for modern dates. You can reserve tickets now
by e-mailing us at <A title=mailto:filmfest@archaeologychannel.org
href="mailto:filmfest@archaeologychannel.org">filmfest@archaeologychannel.org</A>,
calling us at 541-345-5538 or faxing us at 541-338-3109. Be sure to give
us the name under which your tickets should be held. The seating capacity
of the Recital Hall is 200.</DIV>
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<DIV>* TAC Conference on Cultural Heritage Film takes place 10 am - 5 pm May
9-11 in the Univ. of Oregon Baker Downtown Center, including presentations by
film-makers and others from around the world. It’s free!</DIV>
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<DIV>* Our Video Bar, also at the Baker Downtown Center 10 am - 5 pm May 9-11,
and also free, offers the opportunity to view Festival films on individual
viewing stations.</DIV>
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<DIV>* Dr. Mark Van Stone will conduct a workshop on how to read and write Maya
glyphs from 3 to 5 pm on Thursday and Friday (May 10 and 11) at the Baker
Downtown Center. Dr. Van Stone also will be signing his book on those days
prior to the workshop and during the Awards Reception (see below).</DIV>
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<DIV>* Willamette National Forest tours will take place during the day on
Thursday (to the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road) and Friday (to Cascadia
Cave). These are free activities and donations are encouraged.</DIV>
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<DIV>* Our Awards Reception, where the envelopes will be opened and the winners
announced, will take place Saturday, May 12, from 6:30 to 9 pm at DIVA (280 W.
Broadway)<BR> <BR>Please share this message widely through your
networks! Your support is much appreciated. Thanks.<BR> <BR>Rick
Pettigrew <BR> <BR>Richard M. (Rick) Pettigrew, Ph.D., RPA<BR>President and
Executive Director<BR>Archaeological Legacy Institute<BR>4147 E. Amazon
Dr.<BR>Eugene, OR 97405<BR>USA<BR><A title=mailto:RPettigrew@aol.com
href="mailto:RPettigrew@aol.com">RPettigrew@aol.com</A><BR><A
title=http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
href="http://www.archaeologychannel.org/">www.archaeologychannel.org</A><BR>541-345-5538<BR>541-338-3109
(fax)<BR>Skype: rick.pettigrew</DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>