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VC FILMFEST Announcement #2 5/8/01
Hey folks, it's us at Visual Communications, we just wanted to let you all
know what we're all up to (but basically, this is the second in a series of memos detailing the upcoming VC FILMFEST 2001, May 17-24, 2001; these will be long memos, so we recommend you save them and read them offline). Before we begin, save this date: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2001 Asian American CHILIVISIONS XIV The Return of Chili and Film! JACCC Plaza/Japan America Theatre We'll be looking out for ya! And as always, please feel free to forward this memo to all your online friends. Now, about the festival: We'll be highlighting Festival Week in bits and pieces; in this memo, we'll detail the nine Asian American feature productions set to screen: there are six film work, and three video pieces. We know that after reading this and other upcoming memos you'll be primed to go out and buy tickets. You can buy tickets online at our website: www.vconline.org, or order by phone at the Japan American Theatre Box Office, (213) 680-3700. So, here they are... Included are (Films): Timothy Linh Bui's GREEN DRAGON, the Festival's Opening Night film on May 17. Set in and around Camp Pendleton Marine Base circa 1975, this Sundance Film Fest selection is about the experiences of the first wave of Vietnamese refugees who were placed in relocation camps after the fall of Saigon. Stars Forest Whitaker (who also Executive-Produced), Patrick Swayze, Don Duong, Hiep Thi Le, Billinger Tran, Tuan Tran, and introducing Trung Nguyen. (Thu, May 17, 7:30 p.m., Directors Guild of America) Anurag Mehta's AMERICAN CHAI, winner of the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival's Screenwriting Award. A comic coming-of-age story of Sureel, a college-age Indian American whose strict parents have dreams of his becoming a doctor. Hmm, wonder what happens when they find out that Sureel's tuition money has been going to finance his dreams of playing guitar like Jimmy Page... (Fri, May 18, 10:00 p.m., Directors Guild of America) Another Sundance Film fest entry is Rod Pulido's THE FLIP SIDE, which looks at one summer vacation in the life of a newly politicized Pilipino American college lad and the hard decisions he faces when it becomes apparent that home is not where he can further his sense of cultural recovery. (This film has been selling out its screenings on the festival circuit, so get your tix early!) (Sat, May 19, 7:00 p.m., Directors Guild of America) Abraham Lim's searing exposition on race relations, ROADS AND BRIDGES, comes to L.A. for a special festival screening. based loosely on the director's experiences, this Robert Altman executive-produced piece is set on a Kansas road crew and profiles two men - one Korean American and the other African American - and looks at the differing ways they deal with discrimination and oppression. (Sun, May 20, 4:30 p.m., Directors Guild of America) Our very our former VC intern Quentin Lee returns to the Festival with a special sneak-peek screening of his brand-new feature DRIFT, which was originally shot using digital video equipment. The story concerns a young twentysomething who decides to leave his lover for the proverbial "someone else." A pretty intense, but in some ways quite lyrical. It could also be described as director Lee's first "grown-up" movie. (Sun, May 20, 7:00 p.m., Directors Guild of America) We proudly present John Korty's classic FAREWELL TO MANZANAR as our Closing Night attraction, with a special appearance by director John Korty, writer Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, cinematographer Hiro Narita, Composer Paul Chihara, and actors Nobu McCarthy, Mako, Clyde Kusatsu, Momo Yashima, and members of the cast and crew. This will be the premiere screening of a newly-restored print of this film, so don't miss it!!! (Thu, May 24, 7:30 p.m., Japan America Theatre) (Videos) WAVE TWISTERS-THE MOVIE, in which animators/deejays Syd Garon and Eric Henry bring to life the classic turntable opus of DJ Q-Bert in which a foursome led by the intrepid Dental Commander battle malevolent deejays, nasty characters and the evil Lord Ook to recover the four "Lost Arts" of hip hop: breaking and MCing, rapping, graffiti, and skratching) (lots of kewl stuff preceding this skreening, so don't be odd and miss dis ish) (Sat, May 19, 4:30 p.m., Directors Guild of America) DAUGHTERS OF THE CLOTH, the World Premiere screening of a new documentary by Seung-Hyun Yoo, which examines the lives of a Korean immigrant family working in Los Angeles' garment district, and of the three daughters who continue on the family business. (Sun, May 20, 12:00 p.m., Directors Guild of America) And last but not least, the L.A. Premiere of Amy Chen's THE CHINATOWN FILES, a revealing portrait of the Chinese American communtiy of the 1950s and how McCarthyism and the "Red Scare" adversely affect the community. (Sun, May 20, 2:15 p.m., Directors Guild of America) You thought that wuz a lot, on Wednesday we'll tell you about the Asian international features we're gonna screen, so stay tuned! We'll see ya at the movies! |
uh oh theyre at it again
Mike S
Conservatives Lobby For the "Further Defense Of Marriage Act"
If the first Defense Of Marriage act was not cruel and invasive enough, ultra-conservative homophobic bigots are now pushing for a new "Further Defense Of Marriage Act". Right wing homophobes felt the first Defense Of Marriage Act was not anti-homo enough for their religous fanaticism. The FDOMA will change the federal definition of marriage to be defined as "A union between a man and a tree". This keeps in consistency with the right wing's belief that abstinence is the only path to salvation. Since the first defense of marriage act defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman, Rush Limbaugh brought up the question, "why stop there?". Limbaugh plugged the "FDOMA" on his radio show, going into an hour long tirade about how men and women are the same species, and if they are allowed to marry each other, the marriage is still somewhat homogenous- homo means same, and since a man and woman are the same species, it can technically be percieved by some as homogenous for male and female humans to marry. John Ashcroft gave a speech at bob Jones university, exclaiming "when will it end? we have been tricked into this whole reproduction thing- when we have children, they are the same species as us- it is homogenous, and homogenity is the path to homosexuality. First we have sex with the same species and the next thing we know we're having sex with the same gender! We must draw the line somewhere. from now on, we will make it illegal for humans to have sex with other humans, or even other mammals for that matter! Mammals are also too similar to us! We must have sex with things that are as different from us as possible! From now on, we must restrict ourselves to having sex with plants and stones." Bush was thrilled with the new proposal. Bush exclaimed, "Bibles are made from paper, which comes from trees, and I sleep with my Bible every night, so this act will be perfect for me. I'm sure Laura will understand. She is the same species as me, and that's only one step away from being the same gender." Laura Bush could not be reached for comment. She was last seen having a candlelit dinner with Rudolf Guliani. |
job posting... thanks.
May 7, 2001
PLEASE POST ARTEBELLO seeks creative people to work in prestigious art museum for summer family art program. Responsibilities: greet families, assist children and adults in art-making, and help families understand exhibitions through hands-on art experiences. Ability to work with people, sensitivity to cultural diversity, and an interest in art, art history, and/or education preferred. Must be available to work Sundays for five hours at $12.50 an hour. You will be paid for a training session with tour of the exhibition. Positions are competitive. Work in a gorgeous museum setting overlooking the City of Los Angeles. Great experience and resource. Please send cover letter, resume, and two references to: ARTEBELLO Elizabeth Morn 405 Findlay Avenue Montebello, CA 90640 Send e-mail applications to lizmorin@.... Deadline to apply: June 1, 2001. ARTEBELLO is a leading consultant firm, specializing in museums, education/programs, and proposal writing. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices |
TACT presents "Elusive Cinco de Mayo Celebration" at MOCA
viva Krasinski
Media Advisory
TACT (The Artists Against Corporate Tagging) presents ³The Elusive Cinco de Mayo Celebration² a street performance protesting MOCA¹s Brand Awareness Campaign 2001 at 1:00PM in front of The Museum of Contemporary Art 250 S. Grand Avenue at California Plaza on Sunday, May 6, 2001 MOCA¹s Brand Awareness Campaign 2001 to ³educate and expand² their audience, is offensive in it¹s use of irresponsible diction, particularly the billboard displayed on Venice Boulevard, The Elusive Man Selling Oranges and Roses courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, which objectifies and excludes the Latino community. Stripping the individual of his identity, reinforces class-consciousness and claims ownership of the individual. TACT is a group of activist artists and students interested in creating public art that comments on the social condition of Los Angeles and the corporatization of public space. -30- For further information contact Victoria Tricamo, 310-876-0339 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
JOB OPENING AT 18TH STREET ARTS COMPLEX
Michael Sakamoto
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER POSITION
AT THE 18TH STREET ARTS COMPLEX JOB OVERVIEW The 18th Street Arts Complex seeks a 30 hour/week Development Manager. The Development Manager is responsible for researching, writing and administering government, private, and foundation grants; managing the organization1s small membership program; and working with the rest of the staff and board to increase overall organizational visibility. DUTIES Working with Co-Directors, Jan Williamson and Clayton Campbell, the Development Manager will oversee 18th Street1s grant fundraising in the organizational and programming areas. This includes researching, writing, and tracking local, state, national and international government grants, private foundation grants, and corporate grants. S/he will also be responsible for membership mailings, membership list management, and processing new members. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 1. B.A. with two years experience or a degree in arts administration 2. Previous fundraising experience for an arts organization including government and foundation grants. 3. Excellent writing and communication skills 4. Highly organized and detail oriented 5. Knowledge of the Los Angeles- area arts community COMPUTER SKILLS 1. Proficient Macintosh computer skills including Word and Excel 2. Experience with Quickbooks Pro desired 3. Experience working with Act! or other database programs desired ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION 18th Street Arts Complex is a non-profit arts center, supporting artists and arts organizations dedicated to issues of community and diversity in contemporary society. 18th Street maintains four programs that reflect its mission as an incubator/learning center through the arts: a Residency Program for emerging Los Angeles artists, an International Artist-in-Residence Exchange Program, a Public Events and Presenting Program, and an Arts Education program for youths in our surrounding communities. Our support services seek to enable emerging artists and arts organizations to reach their professional goals. Housed in a complex of five buildings in Santa Monica, we've been the home base for some of the most experimental and innovative art being made in the United States today. TO APPLY Please send resume and cover letter via US Mail or FAX to: Jan Williamson 18th Street Arts Complex 1639 18th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404 Fax: (310) 453-4347 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices |
9)Next Listening Room Concert THIS MONDAY, May 7th, Fremont Centre Theatre
Brett Perkins Presents
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'Brett Perkins Presents' 'The Listening Room Concert Series' =Now In Our Fourth Year= Fremont Centre Theatre 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA Acoustic Evenings Of Local,National,International Performing Songwriters ****MONDAY, MAY 7TH**** THE VELVET JANES (Australia) "Australian duo The Velvet Janes, are a fine example of everything I admire ...beautiful voices, both amusing and touching songs - Revolver Magazine, Sydney, Australia SUPERMAN LOSES THE GIRL (Los Angeles) The latest project from the musical mind of Matthew Niblock and friends (formerly of 'The Clear') LAUREN ADAMS (Los Angeles) "A compelling dose of contemporary folk that is upbeat and poppy" Get Fancy Magazine,Fall 2000 GREG KLYMA (Buffalo, NY) "a hippie-esque, well-versed, well-mannered, rather adept and inspired songwriting guitar player." EPS MAgazine DAVID PIPER (Sierra Madre) JOHN MARINI (Alhambra) "songs that have a hook that leaves you singing long after the record is over." - Musicforce.com Musical host BRETT PERKINS (South Pasadena/Copenhagen) "A true troubadour" Bliss/Pasadena Weekly Showtime: 7:30pm-10:00pm Tickets $10.at the door, all ages, and $8. if paid in advance, with reservations recommended, by calling the theatre at 626 441-5977. Visa/Master Card/and other major cards are accepted. ** =SPECIAL SEASON TICKETS OFFER= Season Tickets for the Fremont Centre Theatre series are available at $60. per twelve tickets, (that's 50% of the door price!) which are transferable and can be used in any combination. To order by credit card, call the Fremont Theatre at 626/441-5977. By check or money order, mail to Brett Perkins Presents 1441 Huntington Drive, PMB 1950, South Pasadena, CA 91030. =VOLUNTEERS NEEDED= This series survives by the generous works of several volunteers - and we can always use more! Interested parties available to help out in the areas of promotion (flyer distribution, web promotion, etc.), group ticket sales, food service, etc. can simply send a mail to volunteer@... Volunteers receive free entrance to shows, along with free guest tickets. =PROGRAM ADVERTISING= Advertising is also available in our monthly printed programs, distributed throughout the area at music and culture venues and at performances. For further information, simply respond to this email with an 'Advertising Information Requested' message. Website advertising inquiries are also welcomed. To be added to the concert email list, simply send the message 'Add Me' to mail@... ** MISSION The concept behind the Listening Room Concert Series is to provide both listener and performer with an intimate, receptive environment where the intricacies of song and performance can be best experienced. STRUCTURE The evening falls into two segments, with each artist performing a 3-song set. The musical host also performs. Refreshments are available during the intermission. DIRECTIONS The Fremont Centre Theatre is located at 1000 Fremont Blvd., So. Pasadena, one block south of Mission, two blocks west of Fair Oaks. () From the 10 freeway, take the 110 North. From the West Valley, take the 101 East take the 134 East into Pasadena. and from East of Pasadena take the 210 West. From all directions, exit Orange Grove Blvd., South to Mission Blvd., East (Left) to Fremont Ave. South (Right). Theatre is on the left, one block down, on the southeast corner of El Centro and Fremont Ave. Ample free parking is available. Shows run from 7:30-10:00pm. ** UPCOMING SHOWS 5/5 BRETT PERKINS/Kulaks' Woodshed, on 'Bright Blue Gorillas' World Cafe', NoHllywd,CA () 6/4 FREMONT CENTRE THEATRE w/ Caroline Aiken (Atlanta), Rick Solem (L.A.), Dani (San Diego), Judy Toy (L.A.), Cindy Kalmenson (Nashville), Kimberlee White (L.A.), Felix McTeigue (New York). Musical Host Brett Perkins. 6/9 BRETT PERKINS/Kerrville Folk Festival,Ballad Tree Host,Kerrville,TX 6/14 BRETT PERKINS Hallenbechs NSAI Songwriter Roundup,No Hollywood, CA 7/9 FREMONT CENTRE THEATRE w/ Byron Wall (L.A.), Jeff Gold (L.A.), Puppets Of Castro (L.A.), Border Radio (Altadena), Nicola Gordon (Santa Barbara), John M. (L.A.), Gilli Moon (L.A.). Musical host Brett Perkins. ** Over 1000 performing songwriters from eight countries have appeared so far on Brett Perkins' produced Listening Room concert events including the Southern California Fremont Theatre and Coachhouse series, the Denmark series, now in it's fourth season, and in special presentations in a number of other cities Bergen, Cannes, Hong Kong, London, Toronto and Washington DC. These evenings provide the audience with the opportunity to discover bright, new voices on the rise in the performing songwriting community, coupled with seasoned veterans of the trade from throughout the world. Past performers of note on songwriter concerts produced by Brett Perkins include legendary songwriters Burt Bacharach, Jeff Barry, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Leiber & Stoller and Gamble & Huff among others during the NAS years, along with more recent rising voices like Dan Bern, Jonatha Brooke, Lisa Loeb, Ellis Paul, Martin Sexton, Ron Sexsmith, Juliet Turner and Dar Williams. ** These evenings are sponsored in part by Busters Coffee, The Bookhouse, Magazines Etc., Enas Cassettes, Performing Songwriter Magazine (), Pedrini Music (), Pro Printing, NMPA (),North American Folk Alliance (), Songlink (), TAXI () and Trader Joes, South Pasadena. ** Artists wishing to be considered for Listening Room Series can send a cassette or CD to: BPP 1441 Huntington Dr., PMB 1950, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Performers are selected based on a subjective assessment of the developmental level of their writing, as well as overall artistic presence. Follow up by email is recommended six weeks after sending a package. ** To be removed from this list, please refer to the group reference number you received in the subject heading, and respond with the message 'Remove'. If you are receiving more than one of these notices, please refer to the group reference number you received in the subject heading and respond with the message 'Doubled'. Thank you. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at . |
LA HIP HOP PIONEER JULIO G FIRED
Cesar A Cruz
From Davey D......
LA HIP HOP PIONEER JULIO G FIRED Bad news for Hip Hop fans in LA. Long time fixture and Hip Hop pioneer Julio G has been given the ax at KKBT The Beat. For those who are familiar with Julio, it comes as a total shock and disappointment. Julio's roots go way back to LA early Hip Hop days when the legendary radio station KDAY was around. He was an original member of the famed mixmasters crew which included people Joe Cooley, MWalk, and Tony G. KDAY of course was the country's first Hip Hop oriented rap station. Julio's on air presence was a reminder to all of just how deep rooted LA's Hip Hop scene was. He had a strong connection with many of the area's artists and was well respected. He had also come a long ways since his first days on air when he was a bit nervous and unsure of himself. Over time he developed into a seasoned professional who conducted some of the best on air interviews around. I like to call his the Tavis Smily of Hip Hop because of his ability to engage both the artists and the audience with his interviews. Over the past few years Julio has made his mark with his Westside Radio program which was initially started by his longtime friend the late Eazy E. The firing of Julio G is just the latest in a series of moves made by the Beat since it changed owners last fall- While many have been proud of the accomplishments of Black owned Radio One, many are troubled by the fact that it has let go some of the country's most stellar Hip Hop shows and personalities. The Beat let the Baka Boys go, The Wake Up Show and now Julio G. What gives??? Inquiring minds wanna know? As for now folks can catch up with Julio over at escrito por Davey D ---------------------------------------------- Cesar A. Cruz To Comfort the disturbed, and to disturb the comfortable CesarACruz@... 510-841-1585 ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: . |
Need help re Chicano/Latino Graduation
Cesar A Cruz
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
We need your help. Lupe Gallegos-Diaz contacted me today and she needs approximately 15 volunteers to help out with the Chicano/Latino graduation at CAL. The graduation will be on Saturday, May 19th. We will need people all-day, but you can work one of two shifts. The morning shift will be at St. Joseph's for the noon mass for the graduates, and the evening shift will begin at 4:00p.m. at the Greek Theatre at CAL. Please respond ASAP if you would like to volunteer to help make the Chicano/Latino graduation a succesful one. If interested please e-mail me and I'll fill you in on all the details. Peace and blessings.... cesar a. cruz Cesar A. Cruz To Comfort the disturbed, and to disturb the comfortable CesarACruz@... 510-841-1585 ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: . |
Reminder - VC Film Fest
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.
VC Film Fest Date: Thursday, May 17, 2001 Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM GMT The VC Film Fest opens with the LA Gala Premiere of Green Dragon, by Timothy Linh Bui, co-producer and co-screenwriter of the award-winning film Three Seasons. Set in a Marine airbase circa 1975, GREEN DRAGON is a compelling story of Vietnamese immigrants to America and of their experiences in military bases intended as way-stations before being relocated to a new home - a 1970s version of Ellis Island. The film, an official selection of the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, is inspired by the experiences of director Timothy Linh Bui and his brother, multi-award winning director Tony Bui (THREE SEASONS). The film is executive produced by actor/director Forrest Whitaker (THE CRYING GAME, WAITING TO EXHALE) and stars Whitaker, Hiep Thi Le (BUGIS STREET, HEAVEN AND EARTH), Billinger Tran, Don Duong, and Patrick Swayze (DIRTY DANCING, GHOST). Presented at the Directors Guild of America. For more information, check www.vconline.org or call 213-680-4462, extension 68 |
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This message contains information on LA Culture Net electronic mailing list <laculturenet@...>, instructions for joining and leaving the discussion list, and guidelines for participating in the electronic discussion. For administrative purposes, it's automatically posted on LACN list every month. CONTENTS 1. What is LA Culture Net? 2. How do I subscribe/unsubscribe to LA Culture Net? 3. How do I send messages to LA Culture Net? 4. What topics are being discussed? 5. Who should participate in LA Culture Net? 6. How many messages will I be getting from LA Culture Net? 7. What is the preferred format for messages? -------------------- 1. WHAT IS LA CULTURE NET? LA Culture Net is a forum in which arts administrators, artists, and anyone passionate about the arts in Los Angeles County can communicate with each other. Originally launched by the Getty Center in 1995 in response to interest from local arts, cultural, and educational institutions, the listserv now exists on its own, with some support provided by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Appropriate postings include announcements of arts events, job listings in the field, and cultural policy discussions about all topics, including advocacy. 2. HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE TO LA CULTURE NET? To subscribe, send an e-mail to <laculturenet-subscribe@...>. To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to <laculturenet-unsubscribe@...>. You may also modify your subscription settings, review archived messages, or take advantage of other Yahoo Groups features like chats, polls, and shared files (for download by members only) by going to the group website at <>. You will need a Yahoo account to take advantage of these features. 3. HOW DO I SEND MESSAGES TO LA CULTURE NET? Once you have received an acknowledgment of your subscription, you can send messages to the group by sending an e-mail to the address <laculturenet@...>. Messages sent to this address are distributed automatically to all subscribers. Note that subscription requests and discussion postings are sent to the same address. 4. WHAT TOPICS ARE BEING DISCUSSED? LA Culture Net discussion focuses on everything having to do with the arts. Feel free to introduce new topics and questions that serve your interests! Announcements of relevant programs or position openings are also welcome. 5. WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE ON LA CULTURE NET? LA Culture Net is open to anyone interested in the culture of greater Los Angeles: artists, museum curators, activists, programming staff from community organizations, librarians, archivists, and teachers in K-12 and higher education interested in using networks to access cultural material for curriculum development and classroom instruction. LACN is an unmoderated list, and members are free to un/subscribe or post to the list without the moderator's approval. Only members may post to the list, so there should not be any outside spam posted to this list. 6. HOW MANY MESSAGES WILL I BE GETTING FROM LA CULTURE NET? As of February 2001, there are about 350 subscribers. Traffic, or mail volume, varies but usually range from 10 to 15 a week. For your convenience, all messages sent to the new LACN address will be tagged with [LACN] in the subject line, so you can easily identify the e-mails sent to LACN-list. Based on common Netiquette and past problems with large unsolicited attachment files, all e-mail attachments sent to LACN will be automatically rejected. 7. WHAT IS THE PREFERRED FORMAT FOR MESSAGES? First of all, always put your name and email address at the end of every posting, so that other subscribers can easily identify you. It also helps to use a meaningful subject heading, so that people can see if your message deals with a topic that interests them. For job announcements, please include the phrase <JOB:> in the subject heading. For event announcements, please include the phrase <EVENT:> In the subject heading. Examples: Subject: JOB: Bilingual archivist wanted in Orange County Subject: EVENT: LACN Web Raising this Saturday! --------- Some important addresses to remember. Post a message: laculturenet@... Subscribe: laculturenet-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: laculturenet-unsubscribe@... List Owner: laculturenet-owner@... |
FW: California Arts Council Weekly Update 5/01/01
Zucker, Laura
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From: California.Arts.Council@... [mailto:California.Arts.Council@...] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 7:20 PM To: Zucker, Laura Subject: California Arts Council Weekly Update 5/01/01 <,gov> California Arts Council's CAC Weekly Update <> Subscribe/ Unsubscribe Please follow the directions below. _____ subClick Here to be removed from this <mailto:remove@...> mailer. (type "Remove" in the subject of the e-mail and press send) Subscribe an <mailto:subscribe@...> address to the Weekly Update (please type "subscribe" in the subject of the e-mail, type the e-mail address you wish to add in the body of the e-mail and press the send button.) _____ Weekly Update Archive _____ April 2, <> 2001 April 9, <> 2001 April 17, <> 2001 April 24, 2001 Joint Congress Amtrak Information <> WEEKLY UPDATE - 5/01/01 DIRECTOR'S REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS: (click on the link to jump to the desired section) I. HELP WITH THIS LISTSERV - please II. JOINT CONGRESS UPDATE a. Reservations / Hotels � ATTENTION ALL GRANTEES see important box below. b. Scholarships c. Program � Survey d. Breakout Group Meets set III. BUDGET � SENATE HEARING IV. ENERGY POSTER CONTEST DEADLINE V. RANDOM NOTES VI. CALENDAR VII. SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT-Sallie DeEtte Mackie VIII. AMTRAK TRAVEL INFORMATION Greetings. listservI. LISTSERV - Help me if you can, Im feelin down�.� We have a problem. We want this update to go to every Executive Director and Board Chair of every arts organization in the state, plus other interested staff / board members. Our database lists the contact person designated in the grants application on file. For small arts groups, this contact is likely the Executive Director, as smaller organizations often only have one or two full-time staff members. But for midsize and large organizations, the contact person might be the Development Director or other person. If you are NOT the Executive Director of an arts organization, <mailto:listserve4@...> PLEASE click HERE, and enter the name of your organization, the name of the Executive Director, name of Board Chair and his/her e-mail address and send it. Please do it right now, before you forget. This is very important to me, and I appreciate you taking the time to do it now. I am using this tool as the primary means of getting out important information and it is critical to have this listserv include all the Executive Directors. Thank you. jointII. JOINT CONGRESS UPDATE � Ok, youve put it off long enough� Plenty of rooms at the Hotel California Registrations / Hotels: The Sheraton is sold out. There are 65 rooms left at the Holiday Inn, and 55 rooms left at the Radisson. Click here for the direct dial numbers <> In reviewing the current registration list, I note that many of you who have told me they plan to come, and to whom I talk frequently, have NOT YET REGISTERED. Grantees are expected to attend. Travel Scholarship Support: The best things in life are free, but you can give them to the birds and bees, I need MONEY, thats what I want�..� We should know within 10 days exactly how much travel support will be available. I believe that we will have $40-50,000 in total support available. I am informed that the Marin Community Foundation working directly with the Marin Arts Council is prepared to provide support to virtually every arts group in that county that wants to attend. Get in touch with <mailto:jeanne@...> Jeanne Bogardus at 415.449.8350 for details. There will be support for all sectors of the state. This support is in the way of a REIMBURSEMENT � you must register and submit invoices for your travel and lodging costs and then you will be reimbursed. The amount of reimbursement will depend on the total number of people applying, and need, but I believe every request will be honored within a 30-60% of the total travel and lodging cost - $100-300 range. That means that in all probability everyone with a need for funding can attend the Joint Congress at a total cost of $200 or less (including travel, lodging and registration) AT A MAXIMUM. The $95 registration fee including all meals is $10 less than what it will cost us. Interactive Survey � Tell me what I say�..� The Friday morning instant interactive survey of the arts community will provide all of us with useful information as to what the arts community sees as our needs, priorities, assets, etc. It will allow us to break down by a range of criteria who thinks what. Next week, we will ask you to help us make sure that the survey design includes all the kinds of information we want to generate. Please be thinking about what kinds of questions would be important to ask. Friday Morning Group Meets Set We are family..,.,..� The following groups have meeting rooms set aside for Friday mid-morning: * CAAE � Arts Education * Theater Community * Dance Community * Literature / Poetry * ACSO � Symphonies * CAM � Museums * CALAA � local arts agencies * Cal Presenters * Multicultural Arts * Folk Arts Members of these groups / discipline communities plan on meeting to discuss issues relevant to their fields � contact Service Provider groups for more information. Details in the Congress Schedule. budgetIII. BUDGET / SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE #4 HEARING � I cant get no satisfaction�..� Monday, Monday, Cant trust that day�.� Yesterday, we appeared before Senate Budget Subcommittee #4. The proposed $27 million augmentation was put on the same list as many other proposed augmentations to be considered after the May Revise when the Legislature and Governor have a more accurate picture of how much money the state will have next year. While not entirely unexpected, this was disappointing, in that we had argued that the total augmentation would, if the Legislature would resist new pork bills, actually reflect a 8.4% reduction in the current level of funding, and install a more equitable and fair mechanism to address the real and expanding cultural infrastructure needs. This is precisely the position approved by this committee and the State Senate last year. I cannot fault the action taken; it is prudent to keep all the options open until all the facts are known, but this does not necessarily bode well for the level of support the arts have. The committees action simply further points out that unsettled nature of things due to the energy crisis, and that the arts have very little power and influence. While we have wide support, we have no real leverage or power. In large measure the Joint Congress is about this issue � and this issue will determine the future of the arts. kidsIV. KIDS POSTER CONTEST DEADLINE The student energy conservation poster contest deadline is May 14th. Winners to receive their awards at the Joint Congress. Go to the website for info <> and pass the word to those in your community. randomV. RANDOM NOTES - I am delighted to add our congratulations to Melanie Beene (the Hewitt Foundation) who will be moving to the James Irvine Foundation as the Arts Program Officer, one of the duties left open by the departure of Cora Mirikitani. If anyone can transition as Coras replacement, it is Melanie. This is wonderful news for the arts. CAC Deputy Director Paul Minicucci has been elected to both the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of WESTAF. calendarVI. CALENDAR � SAN FRANCISCO TOWN HALL KITCHEN CABINET MEET � Yerba Buena Center � Wednesday � May 2nd. Inviting ALL arts leaders in San Francisco to come and meet with me. 9:00 am. � SAN JOSE TOWN HALL KITCHEN CABINET MEET � San Jose Museum of Art � Monday, May 7th. 3:00 pm � SACRAMENTO � ARTS EDUCATION CONFERENCE � Sacramento Convention Center. (tba) SpecialVII. SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT I want to thank Sallie DeEtte Mackie for the use of her photo in support of the Year of the Arts-2001. Sallie is a photographer living in Los Angeles, California. "My photography is of movement and gesture. Sometimes the movement is simple. Other times the movement is more dramatic. My intention is to collaborate with choreographers to create an image that communicates the heart of a dance piece." contact:818.887.0015 annieville@... <mailto:annieville@...> amtrakVIII. AMTRAK TRAVEL INFORMATION AMTRAK GETS YOU ON TRACK TO THE JOINT CONGRESS! Amtrak is celebrating the Year of the Arts 2001 by generously donating a limited number of ROUND-TRIP 2 FOR 1 COMPANION FARE COUPONS. Consider taking the train to Sacramento for the Joint Congress on the Arts with your organization. Enjoy the ease of traveling by rail at half the price. Amtrak is offering this special discount rate on three main lines only. (Please contact the CAC, not Amtrak, by May 10 to get this deal.) The following is a schedule of Amtrak trains that will get you to the Joint Congress in Sacramento at half the price: THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR ROUTE City of Departure/ One Way Fare to Sacramento Train Number Date Departing Arriving Auburn ($9.00) Bus Thur, June 7 9:15 am 10:30am Rocklin ($6.50) Bus Thur, June 7 9:30 am 10:30am Roseville ($6.50) Bus Thur, June 7 9:55 am 10:30am Davis ($5.00) 722 Thur, June 7 9:17 am 9:49 am Suisun City-Fairfield ($11.00) 722 Thur, June 7 8:51 am 9:49 am Martinez ($12.00) 722 Thur, June 7 8:32 am 9:49 am Richmond ($14.00) 722 Thur, June 7 8:02 am 9:49 am Berkeley ($16.00) 722 Thur, June 7 7:54 am 9:49 am Emeryville ($16.00) 722 Thur, June 7 7:50 am 9:49 am San Francisco ($18.00) 722 Thur, June 7 7:05am 9:49 am Oakland � JLS ($16.00) 722 Thur, June 7 7:38am 9:49 am Hayward ($18.00) 722 Thur, June 7 7:18 am 9:49 am Fremont-Centerville ($19.00) 722 Thur, June 7 7:02 am 9:49 am Santa Clara-Great America ($20.00) 722 Thur, June 7 6:46 am 9:49 am San Jose ($16.00) 722 Thur, June 7 6:34 am 9:49 am Shaded areas indicate areas served by dedicated feeder buses. THE PACIFIC SURFLINE ROUTE City of Departure Train Number Date Departing Arriving San Diego ($52.00) 571/715 Wed, June 6 7:05 am 5:55 pm Anaheim ($52.00) 769/715 Wed, June 6 8:07 am 5:55 pm Los Angeles ($48.00) 713 Wed, June 6 7:15 am 2:50 pm Ventura ($48.00) 713 Wed, June 6 6:30 am 2:50 pm Santa Barbara ($48.00) 534 Wed, June 6 6:10 am 4:00 pm San Luis Obispo ($40.00) 713 Wed, June 6 7:45 am 2:50 pm Shaded areas indicate areas served by dedicated feeder buses, check Amtrak schedule for precise times. THE SAN JOAQUIN ROUTE City of Departure Train Number Date Departing Arriving Stockton ($12.00) Bus Thur, June 7 9:00 am 9:50 am Merced ($19.00) 711 Thur, June 7 7:45 am 9:50 am Fresno ($25.00) 711 Thur, June 7 6:50 am 9:50 am Hanford ($29.00) 711 Thur, June 7 6:12 am 9:50 am Bakersfield ($41.00) 711 Thur, June 7 4:55 am 9:50 am Shaded areas indicate areas served by dedicated feeder buses, check Amtrak schedule for precise times. Schedules listed are from designated cities to the Downtown Sacramento Amtrak station, which is located at 401 I� Street. Attendees will need to proceed 10 blocks further to the Capitol Building, which is bounded North and South by N and L Streets, respectively, and East and West by 13th and 12th, respectively. If you would like to get on board with this bargain fare, please send your name, organization, address, number of people riding, and phone number to Adam Gottlieb, Communications Director, at agottlieb@... <mailto:agottlieb@...> no later than May 10. Please include "Amtrak" in the SUBJECT line of your e-mail. We look forward to seeing you at the Joint Congress of the Arts! I hope you all have a great week. -Barry Visit the CAC <> Website [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
MAP project - part of the ArtsWork Conference May 17-19
Model Arts Program Network History
The Model Arts Program Network (M.A.P. Network) provides a school district self-study, self-assessment and planning process for establishing quality, standards-based arts education programs for all students. The 22 participating school districts are funded through the California Department of Education ARTS WORK Grant program. The network activities are the result of collaboration between the school districts, the California Department of Education, the California Alliance for Arts Education, the California Arts Council, and The California Arts Project. The network partners developed arts program self-study resources and then used them locally to help guide arts education program implementation. The resulting self-assessment toolkit represents a journey; it is not intended to prescribe a path. In developing and sustaining dynamic school-based arts education programs, a self-assessment and planning process helps reveal success, identify needs, and create further questions. The participating districts are finding that the self-assessment process results in meeting the goal of enabling the young people in California public schools to learn in and through the arts leading to fulfilling and productive, creative and expressive lives. Each district in the network made a commitment to develop standards-based arts education programs in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. This includes comprehensive curriculum and instruction in the arts, a long-range arts program implementation plan, and collaborative agreements with, for example, outside consultants, arts education providers, arts organizations, arts and arts related business and industry, artists, parents and volunteers. Why is the work of the M.A.P Network important? It makes explicit a broad vision of education in the arts. It brings understanding to the local school communities regarding the delivery of arts programs and the improvement of student learning in the arts. The network activities build on the CDE’s Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (1996) and will help all school districts move toward providing standards-based arts program in alignment with the State Board of Education adopted Content Standards in the Visual and Performing Arts (2001). The primary goal of this project is to provide outstanding arts education programs for all California students at each grade level by connecting school districts to their entire community of thinkers, learners, and arts providers and to arts education communities throughout the state. Contact: Beth Mott, M.A.P. Program Coordinator California Alliance for Arts Education P.O. Box 583 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Phone: 805-543-7072 Fax: 805-543-7072 Beth@... |
Hypertext author reads in Los Angeles
Sunday, May 6, 2:30 PM -- Dutton's Brentwood Bookstore
Adrienne Eisen will read from her novel, "Making Scenes," with a reception to follow. ArtByte magazine called Eisen's writing "erotic and at times hilarious." Adrienne Eisen's hypertext () is well known as the recipient of numerous awards including the New Media Invision Award. She has presented at conferences sponsored by organizations such as PEN West, Dartmouth College, and Brown University. Her new novel lies at the intersection of print and electronic media. Address: Dutton's Brentwood Bookstore 11975 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 476-6263 Contact: adrienne@... |
Job Opening - Getty Performing Arts Division
Laurel Kishi
Hi all
Here is the official listing for job opportunity to work with me at the Getty as part of the Performing Arts Division (yes, we are growing!). Lots of interesting opportunities, a chance to work with a diverse body of performing artists, and a good benefits package included. Sr Project Management Assistant, Education Department, The J. Paul Getty Museum Senior Project Management Assistant opening in the Performing Arts Division (of the Education Dept.) at the J. Paul Getty Museum: The ideal candidate will be energetic, well-organized, conscientious and diplomatic, and will havr experience coordinating cultural event projects for a minimum of four years. A background organizing events for a small or medium-sized theater, music and/or dance company is preferred. Working hours will be full-time, but will vary depending upon event schedules, and will include weekend and evening hours when necessary. This is a behind-the-scenes position that will assist in the coordination of approximately 50 events per year, and will handle all aspects of certain events with only general supervision. This individual will also handle the administrative aspects of event planning and implementation for the Performing Arts Division. Bachelor's degree required. Salary is commensurate with experience. NOTE: resumes will not be accepted after 5/10/01. Please mail your résumé and cover letter to: The J. Paul Getty Trust Human Resources 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681 Jobline: (310) 440-6556 Please feel free to pass this job listing around. Laurel Kishi Performing Arts Manager J. Paul Getty Museum |
Fw: SOS on high stakes testing
Joan Jaeckel
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First off, my apologies if you get this twice. I tried to avoid it, but it may happen. I'm forwarding this "SOS on high stakes testing" from Joan Almon of the Alliance for Childhood because of its importance. If you've ever wished you could *do* something about this situation without having to start a movement of your own, the Alliance has gathered the relevant information to make it easier for the rest of us. Joan says it all in her letter. Please join us in finding the brake pedal on too much and inappropriate hi stakes standardized testing. A hundred thanks. Joan Jaeckel, The Whole Child Catalog Project, www.whole.org ----- Original Message -----
From: Joan Almon To: mimi noorani Cc: JAlmon@... Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 6:13 AM Subject: SOS on high stakes testing Dear Friends, My apologies if you received an email from me last night without an attachment. Here is the correct material which describes the current status in Congressional committees for passing a bill that will authorize yet more standardized tests for America's children. Already, we are seeing that the emphasis being put on tests is literally making children sick. It is time to protest, and today and the next few days are the time to reach out to the committees. (See letter below or attachment which are the same.) The only hope we can see for a change of heart and mind in Congress is if the members hear from many parents and educators why federally mandated testing is a bad idea - from an educational perspective but also from a health perspective. They've heard the educational arguments before. It's time they heard the stories of test-related stress which live in so many families now. Thanks for your help on this one. If possible, please let Congress know your thoughts and speed this message on to other concerned parents, educators and medical professionals. All the best, Joan Almon, Coordinator, US Alliance for Childhood ________________________ Dear Parents and Educators, This week Congress is considering a new federal requirement that states test children every year in third to eighth grade, as part of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The Alliance for Childhood believes that many children's education and health are already threatened by the amount of standardized testing to which they are subjected. This new requirement will certainly add even more stress and pressure to their lives, with no clear gain. The Alliance for Childhood is a national partnership of educators, physicians, researchers, and children's advocates. We are calling on Congress and the President to rethink this new testing requirement and to enact instead protections for children against the misuse of test results for making high-stakes decisions about graduation, promotion, and placement. We are also calling for research on the health effects of test-related stress and anxiety in children. The full text of our call to action is posted on our Web site: www.allianceforchildhood.net, along with information about who we are. We are working to mobilize opposition to the high-stakes testing push. Now is the time to let Congress know your views - both your educational concerns and your experiences, if any, with your children's stress in relation to standardized tests. We hope you will contact your Senators and Representatives in Congress and let them know how you feel. In addition, if you would like us to include your own testimony about your children's experiences in our research, please e-mail Ed Miller, the coordinator of the Alliance's testing initiative, at edmiller@.... There are three key points we are communicating to the President and Congress. You may have others. a.. Congress should put off new testing requirements until they have studied the health impact of present testing practices on children. Anecdotal evidence indicates an "exponential increase" in stress at testing time, as one school nurse reported. Small levels of stress can enhance a child's performance; high levels can do physical and psychological harm, besides resulting in lower test scores. b.. Congress should protect children by prohibiting the growing practice of making high-stakes decisions about individual students' promotion, graduation, or placement in low-track classes on the basis of a single test. This would put the force of law behind the currently unenforced ethical standards of the testing profession and the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences. c.. Congress should provide incentives for states and localities to develop alternative, performance-based assessments. Such assessments will measure not just the ability to memorize facts but also the capacity for original thinking, real-world problem solving, perseverance, and social responsibility and will hold real meaning for students, parents, schools, and communities. The current situation with legislation is as follows: The Senate bill (S.1)will come to the Senate floor this week, possibly Tuesday. Therefore, contacting committee leadership and your own Senators needs to be done urgently. The House bill (H.R.1) is being marked up or drafted this week, probably Wednesday. Contacting committee leadership is also critical. Analysts feel that Congress will pass these bills, and federally mandated standardized tests will become the law of the land unless the public protests strongly. In particular, if your child has suffered unreasonable stress as a result of testing, legislators need to hear from you. We urge you to fax, call, or email to the following: (mailing will be too late for this week's decisions.) 1.. Contact the Chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Work Force. This is vitally important if you live in the district of one of the representatives, but you should contact them even if you don't. Rep. John A. Boehner (R-8-OH) 1011 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Tel. 202-225-6205 Fax 202 -225-0704 Email: john.boehner@... Rep. George Miller (D-7-CA) 2205 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Tel. 202-225-2095 Fax 202-225-5609 Email: george.miller@... 1.. Contact the Chair and ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP). Senator James M. Jeffords (R-VT) 728 Senate Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Tel. 202-224-5141 Fax 202-228-0776 Email: vermont@... Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) 315 Senate Russell Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Tel. 202-224-4543 Fax 202-224-2417 Email: senator@... 2.. Contact your own Representative and Senators. They have a special ear for constituents. For a list see www.congress.gov For the sake of the children, let's not give up on this issue. There's too much at stake. Joan Almon Coordinator, Alliance for Childhood |
FREE SHOW: Leilani Chan at UCLA this Wednesday! 5/2/01
TeAda Productions
Aloha, please pass this on! Please catch this performance for the LAST time
this season in Los Angeles! ** Leilani Chan performs "E Nana I ke Kumu, Look to the Source" this Wednesday at UCLA! Presented by the Asian Pacific Coaliation at UCLA. Exploding popular images of Hawai'i as a carefree coconut playground, "E Nana I ke Kumu" exposes the struggles of identity, displacement, and survival through the haku (weaving) of monologue, storytelling, poetry, and dance. WHAT: "E Nana, I ke Kumu, Look to the Source" written and performed by Leilani Chan. WHERE: Northwest Campus Auditorium at UCLA, by the dorms. WHEN: THIS WENESDAY! May 2, 2001 TIME: 7pm ADMISSION: FREE! Parking is $6, available at parking kiosks throughout the campus. Check out our new website and read all about the show! Mahalo! See you there! -- TeAda Productions 1653 18th Street #2 Santa Monica, CA 90404 phone:310/998-8765 fax: 310/453-4347 teada@... |
Save the Date! Spring Craft Sale at Self-Help Graphics May 12th!
Self-Help Graphics presents
The 2001 Spring Craft Sale! Saturday, May 12th @ 12:00 noon - 5:00pm Support your local artist! This is your opportunity to get mom (or anyone else on your list) that one of a kind gift. Artists will be on hand selling their hand-made cards, nichos, ceramics, frames, papel picado, boxes, iron, hats, paper mache, jewelry, candles, t-shirts, y mas directly to the public. Meet friendly artists while you shop for unique items! Artists include: Michael Amescua, Margaret Alarcon (Quica), Margaret Beltran, Delia Chavez, Mita Cuaron, Daisy Echeverri, Sergio Flores, Olga Ponce Furginson, Diana Galicia, Emilia Garcia, Renay Garcia, Fano Gutierrez, Dolores Haro, Judy Hernandez, Alicia Martinez, Christian Martinez, Lara Medina, Irma Montelongo, Enrique Morales, Albert Oropeza, Javier Orozco, Kathy Peckich, Antonio Rael, Paula Ramirez, Araceli Silva, David Synder, Miguel Vasquez, Andrea Ysis, and more... Don't miss it! Self-Help Graphics 3802 Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90063 323-881-6444 www.selfhelpgraphics.com |
Debut Orchestra Season Finale
SEASON FINALE!
<A href=">Debut Orchestra</A> Saturday, May 12th at 8:00 p.m. Wilshire Ebell Theatre 4401 West 8th Street, Los Angeles (Corner of Lucerne and Wilshire, east of La Brea) Please forward this information to your friends in the Los Angeles area! The YMF Debut Orchestra’s 46th season will close with a bang with a concert on Saturday, May 12th at 8pm. The concert includes the world premiere of Maria Newman’s Emma McChesney: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. The youngest daughter of nine-time Academy Award-winning composer Alfred Newman, Ms. Newman is a critically acclaimed composer who has received commissions from around the country and is composer-in-residence for several music organizations. She wrote her newest concerto for renowned pianist, Delores Stevens, who will perform this world premiere. A post concert reception will honor three women with the “Debut Award� for their many years of service to YMF and their invaluable contributions to the Los Angeles music community. VIRGINIA LEROY, a founding member of YMF, has volunteered as YMF’s Scholarship Program Director for 46 years and has served in many capacities at YMF, including as a member of the Board of Directors, Music Advisory Board, and Women’s Council. DELORES STEVENS and MARIA NEWMAN w ill be recognized for their historic collaboration together in the Debut Orchestra's world premiere performance of Maria's piano concerto. Both are members of YMF’s Music Advisory Board, and Delores has served for thirteen years as YMF’s Chamber Music Series Director. 7:00pm pre-concert lecture (free) Wilson Hermanto, Maria Newman, Delores Stevens 8:00pm concert ($10, $20) at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre Debut Orchestra Wilson Hermanto, Music Director and Conductor Maria Newman, composer; Delores Stevens, piano Dvorák's Carnival Overture, Newman's Emma McChesney: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique 10:00pm reception ($50) Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and wine Mary Pickford short film, "Willful Peggy," with a live score composed by Maria Newman Concert program tributes/ads: $100 full page, $50 half page, $25 quarter page, $10 name listing Call 310 859 7668 to purchase tickets or to place a program book message. ______________________________________________________________________________ __________ To add friends' email addresses to this mailing list, reply to YMFMusic@... with email addresses in the message section. To remove yourself from this mailing list, please reply to YMFMusic@... with "remove" as the subject. To receive additional information about Young Musicians Foundation or a free season brochure, please write to: YMF � 195 South Beverly Drive, Suite 414 � Beverly Hills, CA 90212 � www.ymf.org |
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