2010 Michael H. Kellicutt International Juried Photo Show

2010 Michael H. Kellicutt International Juried Photo Show

Through a Lens– Energy, Strength or Power

It’s said a picture is worth a 1,000 words. And as with the well-composed essay, the well-composed photograph can evoke thoughts and feelings in the viewer’s mind. This year’s theme, “Through a Lens: Energy, Strength or Power” is about conveying a sense of energy, a sense of strength, or a sense of power to the viewer using only your image.

Awards:

1st Prize: $ 2,000

2nd Prizes (two awards): $ 500

3rd Prizes (six awards): $ 100

Entry fees: $20 for the first entry and $5 for each additional entry.

Final Jurors

Barry Haynes: Co-Author “Photoshop Artistry” series and Landscape photographer

Janet Jones: Multi-media artist, incorporating printmaking and photography

Stephen Chalmers: Photographer and former Photography Professor

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Underwater Festival 2010

Underwater Festival 2010,
Apr 24-30, 2010, Christmas Island

Activities & Events

* Underwater Photo & Video Competition
* Underwater Art Competition
* Festival Presentations
* Underwater Photography Workshops
* Underwater Photo Journalism Course
* Tropical Fish ID Course
* FREE Sealife Camera hire
* Night Dives – Torch Trials

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3rd Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive and Stunt Show Freedom High School Oakley CA

Time and Place
Date: Saturday December 13, 2008
Location: 1050 Neroly Road
Oakley, California 94561

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Contra Costa County Toy For Tots serves East Contra Costa County. The program is organized by the Delta Diablo Det. 1155, Marine Corps League in conjunction with the Concord Marine Corps Reserve Center. Check this website for contact information, toy drop off locations, upcoming events, photos from past events, and supporters and sponsors.

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The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Time and Place
Date: Sunday December 14, 2008
Time: from 11:00am - 7:00pm
Location: Cow Palace
Street: Geneva Ave & Santos St
City/Town: San Francisco, California 94134

A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in 90,000+ square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes. It’s a twilight evening in Charles Dickens’ London Town – a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature and history.

Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with Christmas presents. New this year: each patron receives a Victorian name, a Passport to the Past, and tokens for
Ticket Info: Adult Advanced General Admission $19 (+$2 processing fee)

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Silicon Valey Rock!

Time and Place
Date: Wednesday December 3, 2008
Time: Start at 7:00pm
Location: The Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

The Band:

• BLACKMAHAL
  on Strands: blackmahal
• KEVIN MANEY & HIS BRIEFS
  on Strands: kevinmaney
• THE MINKS
  on Strands: theminks
• THE MUSIC LOVERS
  on Strands: themusiclovers
• THE OPEN SOURCE BAND FEATURING JONAH MATRANGA
  on Strands: opensourceband
• SPIN CONTROL FEATURING DON CLARK AND PAUL BERGEVIN
  on Strands: spincontrol
• AFTERPARTY: DJ KID KAMELEON

Tech professionals by day, garage rockers by night. They’ll pick up their instruments and venture onto the big stage to let their rocking alter egos shine…For a good cause and the love of music.

Silicon Valley Rocks! will bring together the Valley’s tech community - from VCs and entrepreneurs to bloggers and software developers - to raise money for Music in Schools Today (MuST), a Bay Area non-profit that seeks to rescue music programs from budget cuts.

The showcase will feature Silicon Valley bands and original rockers! The SVR selection committee - a mix of music and tech professionals – will choose the final line-up for a show that will entertain and amuse your entire social graph. The evening will close with drinks, DJs, and dancing.

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6th International BIOROCK® Workshop

Time and Place
Start Time: Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 7:00pm
Location: Gilis Trawangan, North Lombok, Indonesia
Street: Jalan Pantai
City/Town: Gilis, Indonesia

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Contact Info
Phone: 62081339600553
Email: info@bigbubblediving.com

After the success of the 4th BioRock workshop in November 2006 on Gili Trawangan, the Gili Eco Trust would like to organise another opportunity to extend all existing BioRock structures, to build new structures around the Gili islands, and to provide a community barrier reef to fight the erosion around the Gili islands.

Support from the businesses is crucial if these projects are to proceed and be a success.

Below is the web address where you can download a PDF file, with further details on the workshop itself and the BioRock Process.

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JAVARIZM

Time and Place
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Fifty Seven
Street: B1F 4-2-35 Roppongi, Minato-ku,
City/Town: Tokyo, Japan

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Contact Info
Phone: 819061342313
Email: team.icj@gmail.com

The Indonesian Community in Japan (ICJ) is proud to present JAVARIZM, a Fashion and Music experience featuring the award-winning fashion artist Tiarma Sirait and members of the popular DJ unit AGRIKULTURE. The event will be hosted by TV personality Iwet Ramadhan, Japanese neo-trad singer MIOU and a special guest appearance by magician David John.

Entrance is 6,000 yen/person, including dinner, two drinks, and the chance to win :

1. 1 Return Ticket Tokyo-Bali by Garuda Indonesia
2. 1 Night Stay and Dinner at Grand Hyatt Tokyo (Diplomat Suite)
3. 3 Nights Stay at Grand Hyatt Jakarta (Grand Club Room)
4. 1 Win Win Designer's Men's Golf Caddie Bag and Accessories (clubs are not included)
5. 1 Win Win Designer's Ladies' Golf Caddie Bag and Accessories (clubs are not included)
6. 3 Night Stays at Bali Home & Villa Management with Matasapi Castello Uluwatu Villa

This event is brought to you by ICJ with the support of the Indonesian Embassy and sponsors, as a special commemoration of 50 Years of Japan-Indonesia friendship.

DON'T MISS IT!!!

For ticketing, please contact:
In Japanese, English or Indonesian: 090-6134-2313 (Ari)
In English or Indonesian: 080-5020-0447 (Andy)

Tickets will be also sold at LIMITED numbers on the day on first come first served basis.