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(The end of) March (is near), 2007 Newsletter
Contents- Who Are You Wearing?
- PTFF Auction, Take Two
- 3X Altman ��� A Wedding
- Green Film Fest on Earth Day
- Our Appreciation Goes To...
- Earn a PTFF Pass today
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WHO ARE YOU WEARING? |
Did you miss out on our now famous The Envelope, Please Oscar Night
auction? Luckily you get a second change to bid on some wonderful items
and support PTFF.
We have the generous permission of six donors to re-list these some of
our most popular items, for one time only, in a first-time and exclusive
PTFF Newsletter FAST email auction. It is easy to place a bid on one
of these six items. Simply send an email using the subject line ���FAST
auction��� to info@ptfilmfest.com <mailto:nancy@ptfilmfest.com><mailto:nancy@ptfilmfest.com> ��with
the following information:
1. Auction Item Name or Number
2. Your Bid (Please note: You don't get a second bite at the apple. So
be sure to bid the amount you think will win rounded up to the nearest
$5 or $10.)
3. First & Last Name
4. Mailing Address
5. Phone Number
Whoever has submitted the highest bid by 9 AM on Monday, April 2 wins. (No phone calls please.)
FAST Auction Item Catalog
#320-B ��� Chiropractic Neuromuscular Therapy ��� OPEN BID $25
One-hour session gift certificate. Dr. Doyle has more than 15 years experience
in corrective bodywork and integrates many techniques including NMT.
��Value $85, Donor Dr. Michelle Doyle, Chiropractor
#324-B ��� Deep Tissue Massage ��� OPEN BID $20
One deep tissue therapeutic massage with a master of body therapy & posture
awareness. Value $65, Donor Savinka Valjer
#347-B ��� Movie & Dessert at the Black Cat Bijou for Six ��� OPEN BID
$250
Choose any movie from Max Grover's collection of classic and contemporary
films & invite five lucky friends for an evening in the Grovers'
home theater. ��After the movie, share discussion over dessert with Max & Sherry.
��Their reference library will be available for those inevitable disagreements
about actors, directors, dates and other arcane questions. ��A big image,
surround sound, comfortable seats and the occasional black cat shadow
cast on the screen comprise the total Black Cat Bijou experience. Value
$250, Donor Max & Sherry Grover
#350-B ��� Rainshadow Records Subscription ��� Opening Bid $75
Rainshadow Records is a new independent record label. ��Their goal is, "To
expand the roster of artists, emphasizing our rich local talent, and
to promote and distribute music worldwide." ��You will immediately
receive a Rainshadow Records T-shirt & debut CD by musician Dave
Sheehan. The, over the next five years, you will receive all Rainshadow
Records CD's released (nine are already planned), discounts at all performances,
priority seating to all RR sponsored events, and a 20% discount on all
other RR merchandise! Take the music plunge and support PTFF. Value $250,
Donor Rainshadow Records
#355-B ��� C&D Pet Sitting ��� Opening Bid $15
Gift certificate toward house, pet sitting, or dog walking with Craig
Dotson. Craig has over 14 years experience caring for pets. Local references
include Bonita's Four-Legged Friends where Craig is often behind the
counter. Vacation times and holidays, who will you entrust with your
best friend? Schedule three weeks in advance. Value $40, Donor C&D
In-House Pet Sitting
#383-B �ݒ�� Oh Yes, Fudge! ��� Opening Bid $5
Win the fudge of your choosing lovingly made by Gina Landon from the
Victorian Square Restaurant & Side Street Sweets & Treats.
Value $10, Donor Side Sweet Treats
Your winning items will be available for pickup once your payment has
been processed. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Checks can be made payable
to the Port Townsend Film Festival. Cash is accepted. Payment must be
received by Wednesday, March 28 or the item will be awarded to the next
highest bidder.
The money we raise helps PTFF bring educational and inspirational films
and filmmakers to you year-round. Every bid above the item's retail price
is tax deductible so please bid generously!
3X ALTMAN ��� A WEDDING
The Port Townsend Film Institute and the Upstage Theatre and Restaurant
present the third installment of our 3X Altman dinner and a movie
series. A Wedding, directed by Altman from a story by Port Townsend
resident John Considine, will be presented on Thursday, April 19.
Screenwriter and actor John Considine will introduce the film and
discuss his experience of working with Altman in three films.
The film is being offered as a dinner theatre program with dinner
served at 6:30 p.m. and the film screened at 8 p.m. Tickets for the
dinner and movie are available at the Port Townsend Film Institute���s
office, 360-379-1333. Reservations are required. Dinner is served
at 6:30 pm with the film beginning promptly at 8 o���clock. Dinner
and movie tickets are $25 each. Call PTFF360-379-1333 for tickets.
(Movie only tickets for $10 will be sold at the door on a space available
basis.) The Upstage is located at 923 Washington St.
GREEN FILM FEST ON EARTHDAY
Earth Day Every Day Port Townsend has scheduled a one-day, all-day
film festival for Saturday, April 21, at Pope Marine Park Building
with a terrific line-up of green-inspired films, among them:
- Argentina: Hope In Hard Times, 2 pm, how citizens took hold when the economy collapsed.
- Freedom Fuels, 4 pm, on how to free ourselves from oil
- Who Killed the Electric Car? 6 pm, a cautionary tale that should be screened once a month at the very least
- The Great Warming, 8 pm, global warming sites as they are occurring around the world.
Each film is accompanied by a post-film discussion. Go to <www.earthdayeverydaypt.com> for details and information about other local Earth Day activities.
EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU!
Thank you Beverly Michaelson at Wandering
Wardrobe on 823 Washington Street for
the donation of the fabulous, ultra glamorous silver dress our VIP Guest, Abby
Dylan, wore to The Envelope, Please. Thank you to chairwoman Mara Lathrop. And
thank you John and Astrid Considine for all the Variety Magazines we used to
decorate the Silverwater Caf��.
EARN YOUR PTFF PASS TODAY!
Did you know that by volunteering to work 12 hours for the Port Townsend Film
Festival you could earn a free volunteer festival pass? And, if you want all
your time to watch movies, you can volunteer to work before the festival weekend
September 28-30. We have many volunteer opens today and some in leadership positions.
If you are interested please be sure to complete an online
volunteer application form. ��The more we learn about you, your interests
and your time commitment, the better we will be to match you to a job that you���ll
enjoy.