¡GlobalQuerque! Announces New Acts; Media Partners

One of the cooler local festivals bringing New Mexico to the attention of the world (and vice versa) is ¡GlobalQuerque! -- announcing more headline acts and partnerships with KNME-TV and Native Voice 1. Sign up now for early bird pricing.

For Immediate Release

Two-time Grammy Winner Mary Youngblood, Marseille Traditionalists Lo Còr de la Plana & Electronica Trendsetters Mexican Institute of Sound (Instituto Mexicano Del Sonido or M.I.S.) Latest Confirmed Acts for ¡Globalquerque! 2008 Lineup!

17 ACTS from 5 CONTINENTS on 3 STAGES over 2 NIGHTS as

The World Comes to Albuquerque September 19 & 20!

Double Grammy winner MARY YOUNGBLOOD (Seminole/Aleut), the passionate Occitan rivalists LO CÒR DE LA PLANA (France) and the infectious, impressionistic urban pastiche of MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND (Mexico) are the most recent acts to sign on as part of ¡Globalquerque! New Mexico's 4th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture, which takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC)on September 19 & 20, 2008.

The three will join previously confirmed acts including LILA DOWNS (Mexico), KANDA BONGO MAN (Democratic Republic of Congo), HAPA (Hawai'i), VIEUX FARKA TOURE (Mali), SAVINA YANNATOU (Greece), MOR KARBASI (Israel), 17 HIPPIES (Germany), GENTICORUM (Quebec) and ORCHID ENSEMBLE (China/Canada) performing on 3 stages of 2 days.

Even more artist to be announced soon!

For up-to-date info on performers, festival schedule, The Global Village of Craft Culture & Cuisine, our free community day programming and more please visit our newly re-vamped site at www.globalquerque.com

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REMINDER!!! 3 WEEKS & COUNTING:

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE THROUGH JUNE 20!

Early Bird Tickets (that means buy now and $ave!) are on sale at:

NHCC Box Office

All Ticketmaster locations including Smiths Stores in New Mexico and select F.Y.E. and Macy's Stores nationwide.

Online at: www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&keyword=globalquerque

By phone: 866-448-7849

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¡GLOBALQUERQUE! WELCOMES KNME-TV & NATIVE VOICE 1 (NV1) AS THEY JOIN SOUTHWEST STAGES AS 2008 MEDIA PARTNERS!

We are excited to announce that New Mexico's PBS KNME-TV (Channel 5) is ¡Globalquerque! 2008's Official Television Media Sponsor. KNME's commitment to intelligent, quality television makes them a perfect fit as the festival's media partner. Stay tuned for related international film broadcasts on KNME later this summer....

Native Voice 1 (NV1) has likewise signed on as ¡Globalquerque! 08's Official Radio Media Sponsor. NV1 is a Native American-owned and operated Radio Service that distributes programming on Native and non-Native radio stations across the country. This year NV1 will offer ¡Globalquerque! 08 live broadcasts nationwide, production of which will be provided by long time festival media sponsor SOUTHWEST STAGES, the nationally syndicated radio program that records the festival live.

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SANTA FE BREWING COMPANY: THE OFFICIAL BREW OF ¡GLOBALQUERQUE! '08

In other news, Santa Fe Brewing Company, New Mexico's oldest microbrewery, has signed on as the Official Festival Beer of ¡Globalquerque! and will soon introduce ¡Globalquerque! Pale Ale, available at the festival and around the state and region!

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"I just wanted to reiterate in writing my delight in being able to participate in¡Globalquerque! '07! The spirited performances and workshops and general sharing made this perhaps the best festival I have attended in 30 years of touring!!" —Kevin Locke, 2007 Festival Artist

"Last night was one of the best musical experiences I have ever encountered in my life..."—Michael A. 2007 Festival Attendee

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CHECK OUT OUR MYSPACE PAGE: www.myspace.com/globalquerque

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!GLOBALQUERQUE! 2008 is sponsored in part by

The City Of Albuquerque, The Bernalillo County Commissioners, Sennheiser USA, The Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, Santa Fe Brewing Company

Official Media Sponsors: Southwest Stages, KNME-TV & Native Voice 1 (NV1)

Hotel Partner: Holiday Inn Select Albuquerque

For information on vending opportunities and sponsorships please contact:

Tom Frouge

Co-Founder and Co-Producer

¡Globalquerque!

New Mexico's 4th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture

September 19 & 20, 2008

tom@globalquerque.com

www.globalquerque.com

¡Globalquerque! New Mexico's 4th Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture

September 19 & 20, 2008

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Albuquerque, NM USA

www.globalquerque.com

Sony Equipment Rep for Education @ ARTS Lab June 9th

A quick heads up for now, but our area's new Sony Equipment representative for Educational Institutions will be giving a presentation and demo on the latest in video cameras from Sony.  Presentation will begin at 2PM -- we hope you can make it.

Eric

Dr. Seuss Trunk Show in Santa Fe - TONIGHT!

From Teri at the Art Center Design College...

Hello TACDC Animators!*
*

*An evening of fun, food and festivities at Chuck Jones Gallery in Santa Fe.*

Dr. Seuss Trunk Show featuring new editions from the world's most famous story teller.

Friday, May 23rd
6-9 pm
135 West Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico

This is a free reception and the show will go through the end of June. If you miss tonight's event, you should make the effort to get up and see this amazing collection of Dr. Seuss's children's book illustrations and see some of the secret art of Dr. Seuss. Many of these pieces are being brought out for this event only.

For more details you may contact us by telephone at 800.290.5999 or email us <MAILTO:customerservice@chuckjones.com?subject=Dr.%20Seuss%20Trunk%20Show>.

IGDA Meeting & Rio Grande Game Design Challenge

Hey everyone...

NVGA Championships and SuperCon

This an exciting week, with the first City of Albuquerque supported Video Game Tournament beginning this Thursday at the Albuquerque Convention Center.  On-line pre-registration for the National Video Game Association (NVGA) Championship and our Rio Grande Game Design Challenge is still open (for now). Game Design Challenge participants pay $15 for the challenge and three days of casual (non-tournament) play. 

We'd like to make our local IGDA chapter part of the scene with our next chapter meeting this Saturday at 5PM at the Convention Center (we'd also like a few of you experienced pros to act as judges for the Design Challenge at that time).  For more information, please read on below.

For times, early registration, list of games, and more information you can visit: http://www.nvgaonline.com/SuperCon/ 

Rio Grande Game Design Challenge

Local game developers Luke Nihlen and Jonathan Whetzel have really pitched in to create a game design workshop experience to encourage NVGA participants to get involved in creating games of their own.  With crucial support from Abalone Studios and UNM's ARTS Lab, we hope to help make the event a success and build our local community in the process.

For more info on the Game Design Workshop and Challenge, visit the page HERE.

To pre-register for the workshop and (non-team) tournament events, visit http://www.coloradocutthroat.com/NVGARegistrationS.cfm

Rio Grande IGDA Chapter Meeting

The Rio Grande IGDA Meeting itself is free, but you must pre-register (to help our friends at IGDA deal with the crowds.) To sign up for the meeting, SIGN UP HERE (or send me an email) before Friday at 6PM.

If you'd like to help organize, connect and support game developers in the Albuquerque / Rio Grande region, or want to keep up to date on local activities, please join our Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/riogrande-igda.

Santa Fe Studios/Media Park Project Talk on May 21st

Santa Fe County

Contact: Stephen Ulibarri - Public Information Officer - 505.986.6353 - sulibarri@co.santa-fe.nm.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

NEW MEDIA PARK PROJECT OPEN HOUSE ON MAY 21ST

Santa Fe – May 16, 2008 – On May 21st, Santa Fe County invites the community to a Media Park Open House featuring its latest economic development project – a new film and media development venture featuring Santa Fe Studios - from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Santa Fe Community College’s Jemez Room. The meeting provides a closer look at the plans and people behind the County’s new Media Park and creation of the first and only Media District in the US.

Below is a list of people available and presentations being made:

Jack Kolkmeyer, Santa Fe County Growth Management Director

Santa Fe County Media District – Robert Griego, Santa Fe County

Santa Fe Studios – Jason Hool & Javier Gonzales

Santa Fe Community College – Media Arts Program Representative

NM Film Office – Toby Ives and Jennifer Schwalenberg

IATSE Local 480 – Jon Hendry

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How will SF Studios benefit local employment? Can I really work in the film industry?

o IATSE has identified that approximately half of their union members reside in Santa Fe County.

o Media Training programs locally include Santa Fe Community College, IAIA, Northern New Mexico College, New Mexico Highlands, and College of Santa Fe.

2. Will the studios work in cooperation with Greer Garson Studios, the Eaves Ranch, the Community College and IAIA?

o Santa Fe Studios has partnered with SFCC, IAIA, and NM Highlands regarding opportunities for workforce development.

o The media production facilities at Santa Fe Studios will complement the existing media offerings within the County and State.

3. Will the Studios be offering training opportunities for locals?

o Yes, via the partner institutions of higher learning: SFCC, IAIA, NMHU, etc.

4. Will the studios affect water use in the San Marcos area?

o Water for the Studios will come from the Santa Fe County Utility utilizing the existing “wheeling agreement” with the City of Santa Fe.

o No additional wells will be drilled, as per the Community College District Ordinance; all water must be supplied via systems.

5. Will the studio negatively affect the night skies?

o The Studios will need to comply with the County’s Community College District Ordinance, the Media District Zone, and the New Mexico Night Skies Protection Act.

6. How will such large buildings blend into the landscape?

o County Media District Zone requires that the building massing incorporate vertical and horizontal offsets as well as architectural detailing that provide articulation, as well as visual, and tactile relief.

7. How will this project affect the traffic on State Highway 14?

o The project will be required to do a complete Traffic Impact Analysis as part of the County Development Review process.

o Improvements to SR-14 will require approval by NMDOT and will most likely require acceleration and deceleration lanes, and a signalized intersection.

8. Will the public have access to events and facilities at the studios?

o Yes. Public events such as film festivals and screenings, and, in the future, studios tours, will allow the general public to directly experience the facilities.

9. What will the County’s role be in the evolution of the studios? Will the City be involved?

o The County’s role is anticipated to continue as economic development opportunities and new businesses locate in the Media District. Film and Media are target industries for Santa Fe County.

o The City’s role is not direct, although businesses supporting the industry will be located in both the City and County.

o Santa Fe County, City of Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Community College are part of the Santa Fe Regional Telecommunications Coalition, which is in the process of planning for an advanced information network for telecommunications.

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www.santafecounty.org

NM Filmmakers Showcase Today (Friday)

The number of good movies showing at this weekend's NM Filmmakers Showcase at the Guild Theater in Albuquerque really is a testament to the growth and hard work of our film community.

For more info on the festival, visit http://nmfilm.com
For an easy to read schedule of films, visit http://www.guildcinema.com/nmfilm08.htm

The Guild Theater is located in Albuquerque's Nob Hill district at 3405 Central Ave., NE
(Check them out in Street View HERE)

Friday May 16
## - Denotes Adult Subject Matter/Themes

BLOCK C (5:30pm):
"The Luck of Lost Wife Creek" - Donna Todd, Magdalena, 57 min.
1930's rural New Mexico; big dreams & hard reality.  Reviewed as "Hilarious, historic, nostalgic…thoroughly enjoyable". 

"Rolling On: A Journey of Words and Music on the Santa Fe Trail" - Rachel Kaub  30 min.
A documentary written by Richard Bodner and produced/directed by Rachel Kaub
(Total Running Time: 87 minutes)

BLOCK D (7:15pm):
"The Spider Experiment"- Scott & Paula Merrow, Albuquerque, 13 min.
Ten-year-old Ginny creates a unique science project using a spider and a cupful of yellow goo.

"Sunny Side Up" - Robert S. Syslo, Albuquerque, 5 min. 
A college student runs out of his favorite food (eggs) and is placed with a heavy decision between hunger and a non-talkative friend who is also an egg.

"Final Exam" - Cary Brooks, Albuquerque, 8 min. 
A student of a Continuing ed cooking class is given the assignment for his final exam: bake a loaf of bread using live yeast. He gets the recipe a bit wrong, and ends up with more than just dough on his hands.

"Chicken Delight" - Bryan Konefsky, Albuquerque, 22 min.
Essay film about the ongoing courtship the U.S. has with radioactivity.  In particular, the F.D.A's approval of irradiated meat to School Lunch Program; radium suppositories marketed as early Viagra; radioactive paint as lipstick; and radioactive wristwatches currently be used as cock-ring contraceptives.

"Hot Dog" - Holly Adams Albuquerque, 5 min.
These girls really love em'!
(Total Running Time: 52 minutes)

BLOCK E (8:25pm):
"Time Cougars" - Isaac Kappy, Albuquerque, 8 min.
Five male cheerleaders must travel back in time to take an eye exam.

"Friggatriskaidekaphopia" - Darryl Deloach, Albuquerque, 7 min.
Made as part of last years local 48 Hour Film Project. 

"Vinyl Fever" - Lane Stewart, Rio Rancho, 10 min.
Two fevered record collectors fight over a rare David Bowie album in their favorite record store.

##"Bump in the Night"- Tantri Wija, Santa Fe, 16 min.
A grown man played by NM actor Jerry G. Angelo as Maximillian is scared by a monster in his closet.
(Total Running Time: 43 minutes)

 BLOCK F (9:20pm):
"Front Door"- Jake Leister, Albuquerque, 21 min.
Plagued by a fear of public speaking, Johnny enlists the help of an unconventional therapist noted for his bizarre forms of treatment.

"Kabuki Western" - Dane Benko, Tijeras, 8 min. 
In silent era Japan, narrators would stand beside the screen reciting the action.  This movie recreates that effect with Western themes. 

"Strange Visit" - Adrian Harlan, Albuquerque, 5 min
A traveler visits a strange house in the forest.

"Nightmares Outside of Dreams" - Justin Golightly, Albuquerque, 16 min.
After witnessing the painful death of a woman he was trying to save, homicide detective Douglas seeks psychiatric treatment as his personal demons spill into the real world.
(Total Running Time: 61 minutes)
 
BLOCK G (10:30pm):
##"Shitsaw" - Ronnie Sena/ John Wright, Albuquerque, 10 min.
Two friends try to figure out a problem in the bathroom. Comedy ensues.

"Hate Work" - Scott Bryan, Albuquerque, 6 min.
Even though Bud's job consists of nothing more than drinking, breaking stuff and hiding, it still sucks.

##"Necroville"- Billy Garberina, Albuquerque, 99 min.
Jack and Alex aren't fighting hordes of the undead to save the world. They're doing it to pay next month's rent. Winner-Best NM film 2007 Santa Fe film fest.        
 (Total Running Time: 114 minutes)

505 Film Festival TONIGHT!

The first 505 Film Festival has arrived! 

Brought to you by VHS Productions and sponsored by the Albuquerque Film Office, this event showcases of the future filmmakers of New Mexico.   

"It is wonderful to see creative talent at such a young age...I applaud the 505 Youth Film Festival for starting a film festival that showcases Albuquerque's young filmmakers," said Mayor Martin J. Chávez.  The festival highlights films of middle school and high school students from all around the state.  Films of 5 minutes or less in length will be show in the categories are Drama, Action, Comedy, Commercial, Music Video, Documentary, and Sci-Fi. 

Prizes will be given to the top films presented.  The grand prize will be a full version of Final Cut Pro Studio software for film editing.  The judges include high school and college students, teachers, administrators, filmmakers, writers, and parents.  This is the perfect chance for New Mexico's youth to show what they are about.

WHERE:  The historic Kimo Theatre, in Downtown Albuquerque
WHEN:    Wednesday, May 14^th beginning at 5:30 pm.
HOW MUCH:  Admission is FREE!

NM Filmmakers Showcase THIS WEEK!

It does seem like many things in our media world keep getting better.

Among them is the NM Film Office's NM Filmmakers Showcase. When it started a few years back, some of the pieces were a little questionable. Now, looking at the list, it's really tough to figure which blocks you really need to see -- seems like quite a few of them.

It all kicks off with a special reception on Thursday night:

WHAT: MEET THE FILMMAKERS OPENING RECEPTION
WHERE: Laru ni Hati/Café Cubano, 3413 Central Avenue, NE in Albuquerque (a few doors down from the Guild Theater)
WHEN: Opening night, May 15, 2008, from 6-7pm

The showcase itself runs through the 18th. For more info -- and to download the full program, visit the MISP website's Events Page.

Training Games & Real Time 3D @ Santa Fe Complex

Local writer for film, TV and video games Terry Borst is the next speaker up at the Santa Fe Complex (on Agua Fria in... Santa Fe).  I've heard a few of his talks on this topic (some of you may have seen him at last January's Media Industries Conference), and this promises to be especially interesting, with new insights from his latest project.

Please join him and the folks at the Complex this Wednesday, May 14th at 12:30.

If you're curious about some of the issues involved in creating
realistic human behaviors in computer-generated simulations and
'serious games' (educational and training games), and some of the
challenges designing and producing these projects entails, then I
invite you to my informal presentation at Santa Fe Complex
(http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=SFComplex%20Commons%20632%20Agua%20Fria)
on Wednesday, May 14, at 12:30pm.

As part of the presentation, I'll be demoing a couple of recent
simulations I've helped develop.  Although the abstract below may
seem a little daunting, I can promise this will be accessible to any
media professional.

To find out more about my credentials as a film, television, and
videogame screenwriter, you can visit:  http://www.terryborst.com


WED., MAY 14, 12:30PM AT SANTA FE COMPLEX:
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An informal presentation of some recent leadership training games in
real-time 3D environments -- with an eye towards advancing from the
highly contained simulations of version 1.0 products to more
expansive future versions which could benefit from the application of
intelligent agents, cognitive architectures, and other adaptable and
autonomous systems. Brief demos and playthroughs will lead to some of
the processes pursued in developing and building these games
currently, and the inevitable limitations of these processes. How
much can we integrate narrative, pedagogy, interactivity, and world
autonomy, and what kind of design and process tools might further
this integration?

Presenter:  Terry Borst

3rd IFDM Director Candidate to talk this Friday

Hi everyone...

Our third and final IFDM Director Candidate will be visiting this week -- and giving a public talk at ARTS Lab as part of the GFX Cafe series.  If you'd like to know more about the potential direction of our Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media Program -- and hear a really interesting speaker -- this is a good chance to do so.

Friday May 9th

12:00 – 1:30
Public Lecture
Place: GFX Cafe at the ARTS Lab (131 Pine St. in High
Performance Computing Bldg. West of University & Central)

Title:
Film and Digital Media in the next 5-10 years

Abstract:
Film and Digital Media represents a true convergence of different disciplines. In the last 10 years, this convergence has been dramatically changed how we think about media (i.e. internet, nonlinear media, iTunes, 3D/VFX etc.). In the next 5-10 years there are just as dramatic changes on the horizon, as well universal fundamentals that won't change. In addition, this next digital phase represents even greater opportunities in the academic/industry nexus. Some predictions (with lots of visuals).

Dr. Craig Caldwell
Biographic Overview

CRAIG CALDWELL has a substantial record of achievement in the field of computer graphics/animation and advanced skills in the areas of visual communication, 3D animation/vfx, digital storytelling, and the production pipeline. His background includes research on how simulation processes are instrumental for creating a new richness to the medium but also currently on the success of industry based production pipelines. The pipeline can be seen as a critical (and constantly in flux) algorithm for managing the workflow of the storytelling process in concert with the modeling/rigging, animation, effects, lighting, sound, interactivity etc. if the project is ever to be finished (… on time, within budget, and with great success).

He has taught Art at Northern Arizona University where he teamed up with the Head of the computer science department to design and construct a Visualization Center, with the support of the NSF.  He received a PhD from the Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design at the Ohio State University. He has an MFA from the University of Florida in Painting and Drawing. In 1994, at the University of Arizona he initiated and created the computer graphics area for the Visual Communication area.  At UofA he served as Associate Director for the College of Fine Arts New Media Center & Digital Arts. In 1997, he worked in Artist Development, at Walt Disney Feature Animation in Burbank, CA where they were making the 3D feature "Dinosaur" and transitioning into a fully functioning 3D studio.  The work at Disney developed skills in the production process and work across disciplines with the Leads of animation, modeling, rigging, layout, editorial, story, effects, visual development, archival, digital software development, and shot-finaling.

In 1999 he returned to UofA and in 2001, became Head of the Media Arts Department. In 2004 he was asked to return to Walt Disney Feature Animation to assist in integrating the studio's new proprietary 3D production pipeline that was being created for Chicken Little, Meet the Robinsons(2007), Bolt(2008) and Rapunzel Unbraided(2009. The work ranged from designing the curriculum for the new system to testing the proprietary software as it was being developed for the studio.

In 2005, he was recruited to work at Electronic Arts, Tiburon Studio in Orlando, Florida. At EA he trained game developers in the production techniques for such games as Madden '07, Tiger Woods golf and NFL coach.  In addition, he worked closely with the Manager of University Relations who heads up their new experimental partnership program with educational institutions.

In 2006, Griffith University invited him to become the Head of for their newly formed Film School (Film, Animation, and Digital Media). As Head he is working on the School's expansion into the interdisciplinary areas of Visual Effects and Games with the Queensland College of Art.

For questions please contact Diahndra Grill at 277-2286 or dgrill@unm.edu

AniMotion NM -- Next Tuesday

Howdy Animators!

Here is the info for the next AniMotion NM meeting coming up Tuesday, May 13th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

*Software integration in a Motion Graphics Pipeline*

Where: ARTS Lab
When: 13-May-08 07:00 PM until 13-May-08 09:00 PM

David Garcia creative director and partner at halflife* digital will demonstrate how to effectively work between different applications from 3D to motion GFX to compositing and editing to create stunning motion graphics. David will walk through the creation of a logo in 3D space and integrate particles, lighting pre-banked footage and finishing techniques to arrive at a broadcast final. Software will include Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Combustion, Adobe After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro.

David Garcia was trained in VFX at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco and theatre arts at Boston University School for the Arts. He is co-owner of local production company halflife* digital which produces commercials, industrials and documentaries for the regional and national Markets.

This session takes place, Tuesday, May 13, from 7:30-9:00 pm at UNM ARTS Lab, 131 Pine Street NE (near the Northwest corner of University and Central).

In addition, graduating Art Center seniors Jess Evans and Robert Stump have both agreed to present their demo reels at this event, so I am hoping for a lot of friendly faces in the crowd to cheer them on. I hope to see you all there. The more the merrier!

Teri

Teresa Farley
Animation Department Chair
The Art Center Design College
www.theartcenter.edu
5000 Marble Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-7575
tfarley@theartcenter.edu

Pangea Day NM

Image by gorgeoux via FlickrHi everyone...

We're very happy to be involved in Pangea Day -- and especially glad to be part of efforts statewide (in this worldwide event). There are two public events listed here in New Mexico (so far), with one at the Santa Fe Complex, and another from Sushi Gig (temporarily out of retirement) at the Flying Star in downtown Albuquerque. More on those below.

Pangea Day is a a global event bringing the world together through film, on May 10, beginning at noon. Locations in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked for a live program of powerful films, live music, and visionary speakers. The entire program will be broadcast – in seven languages – to millions of people worldwide through the internet, television, and mobile phones.

In Albuquerque, SushiGig is back from retirement, albeit temporarily.

Sushi Gig's Webb Johnson said, "It just needed to be done."

We have been fortunate to secure the use of the upstairs conference room at the Downtown Flying Star to offer a public venue to view these films as they were meant to be seen, simultaneous with the world, in a community environment where you can exit at any time, grab a bite to eat, a coffee or a beer and meet the other people attending.

WHAT: Pangea Day: A global event, bringing the world together through film.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
WHERE: Flying Star Downtown, 723 Silver SW, Downtown Albuquerque
HOW MUCH: No charge, but please click here to RSVP as space is limited.

In Santa Fe, join the kind folks at the new Santa Fe Complex.
Pangea Day seems a particularly fitting as one of the series of opening events for
the Santa Fe Complex, "a community, a workshop and a place for people interested in the intersection of art and science in our daily lives."
From their website:

• As a community, we are engaged in a craft, in building the tools and discovering the techniques that advance and support the craft, and teaching that craft to apprentices.
• As a workshop, we are noisy with multiple projects and activities, our walls and benches covered with the works of masters and students.
• As a place, we are an intellectual center for masters, scientists and thinkers seeking a multi- and inter-disciplinary intersection between theory and practice.

WHAT: Pangea Day: A global event, bringing the world together through film.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
WHERE: Santa Fe Complex, 632 Agua Fria, Santa Fe
HOW MUCH: No charge, but visit their site or the Pangea Day site for more information.

Starting at noon, Mountain time, locations in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked for a live program of powerful films, live music and visionary speakers. The entire program will be broadcast in seven languages to millions of people worldwide through the internet, television and mobile phones.

The 24 short films to be featured have been selected from an international competition that generated more than 2,500 submissions from over one hundred countries. The films were chosen on their ability to inspire, transform, and allow us to see the world through another person's eyes. Details on the Pangea Day films can be viewed here.

The program will also include a number of exceptional speakers and musical performers. Queen Noor of Jordan, CNN's Christiane Amanpour, musician/activist Bob Geldof, and Iranian rock phenom Hypernova are among those taking part.

Filmmaker Jehane Noujaim is the inspiration behind Pangea Day. In 2006, she won the TED Prize, an annual award granted at the TED Conference. She was granted $100,000, and more important, a wish to change the world. Her wish was to create a day in which the world came together through film. Pangea Day grew out of that wish. Click here to watch Jehane Noujaim’s 2006 acceptance speech.
More information on Pangea Day is available at their website.
To find other events near you, visit http://www.pangeaday.org/attend_map.php

Finally, a quick shout-out to TED, whose site includes high quality video of talks and presentations from many of our world's most inspiring thinkers and practitioners in technology, science and the arts... and much more. Visit them here.