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A Geography Film/Lecture Series

Hosted by the Department of Geography and Planning, Ruby Jones Hall, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, 19383; 610-436-2155 or 610-696-2282.

These films are professionally produced by world-famous photojournalists who narrate them in person from the stage of Sykes Union Theater, Rosedale Avenue, West Chester University.

Discounts are available when purchasing a season film subscription and with advance-paid reservations for four or more different dinner dates. Season subscribers are given preference for the limited dinner seating.

Programs begin at 7:00 PM. Individual tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased at the door or ordered in advance. Season ticket subscriptions are $56.00 and include one guest ticket. Partial season subscriptions, five programs of your choice, are $35.00 and have no guest ticket.

Program brochure and pre-program dinner information will be mailed in July 2008.





Alaska: RV Adventure of a Lifetime
September 21-22, 2009
Presented by: John Holod and Jodie Ginter

Yes, John and Jodie are back to take us on a brand new trip through our 49th state. We always enjoy their expert camera work and spots of idiosyncratic humor. Highlights of this program include Alaska’s Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Watson Lake Sign Post Forest, and such quirky attractions as the Toad River Café, where thousands of hats hang from the ceiling, and the annual Moose Dropping Festival in Talkeetna. Come enjoy!


















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Egypt: Of Pharaohs and Fables
October 12-13, 2009
Presented by: Sandy Mortimer

Egypt’s 5,000 years of human history is captured iconically by the great pyramids of Giza. Expert cinematographer Sandy Mortimer captures that rich past, and also the rich tapestry of present-day life on the streets. We’ll meet a variety of people-- a very modern Egyptian woman, a Bedouin. We’ll visit the Aswan High Dam, a traditional wedding, and a camel market. Join us for the fascinating ancient, and the still fascinating modern!


























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St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Caribbean Jewels
October 26-27, 2009
Presented by: Steve Gonser

What spectacular islands! St. Vincent offers unspoiled landscapes of brilliant flora, beautiful crystal clear waters, and lush mountains. The Grenadines are a collection of idyllic islands and deserted cays. Whether you are drawn to the dynamic mix of cultures, to pondering ancient petroglyphs, or to dolphin-watching, you will surely be enchanted by Steve Gonser’s fine program!


















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Vietnam, Burma--Retrospective Insights
November 16-17, 2009
Presented by: Rick Ray


Film maker extraordinaire Rick Ray brings us two amazing countries as they were before and after Western contact changed their destinies forever. Before Americans were allowed travel there, in 1997, he was able to enter and capture unique images that remind us what was there on the eve of the advent of tourism, and we witness the arrival of the very first cruise ship after the Vietnam War. Come share this unusual opportunity!





















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Burma: Reflections on a Hidden Land
February 15-16, 2010
Presented by: Patricia Keith and Sean Cassidy

The land once known as Burma is now today’s Myanmar but still is largely hidden behind the gold and silk curtain that tourists can peek around. Patricia Keith and Sean Cassidy take us behind the façade. We’ll go off the beaten path to see the ruins of Bagan, to visit an orphanage rebuilding after a typhoon, and to get up close in meeting some of the people. Come explore!































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Iran Then and Now
March 1-2, 2010
Presented by: Buddy Hatton

Persia, the exotic land of flying carpets and Arabian nights, is now Iran, a modern country of 69 million people. Through Buddy Hatton’s expert cinematography we explore Iran’s bustling bazaars, admire complex ornamentation of its mosques and palaces, discover its formidable archaeological sites, enjoy the quiet contemplation of a Persian garden, drive through imposing desert ruins, search for the famous Iranian caviar, and converse with the real people who call it home. What a unique experience!


















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Cruising Russia, St. Petersburg to Moscow
March 15-16, 2010
Presented by: Clint Denn

Join this spectacular voyage through the heart of Russia! Clint Denn’s fine camerawork takes us on scenic, historic Russian waterways, along the Neva, across two of Europe's largest lakes, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega, down the Volga - Baltic Waterway. From the mega-views of modern skyscrapers to the personal visit in a Russian home for breakfast, we’ll have interesting peeks into the enchantment of this complex land! Come see!
























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Hidden Jerusalem
March 29-30, 2010
Presented by: Dave Banks

Come meet Dave Banks, winner of 3 Emmys and 2 International Monitor awards. He takes us well beyond the sacred sites of Jerusalem. We’ll view rarely seen footage of the interior of the Dome of the Rock’s shrine, explore labyrinth of tunnels, arches, and passageways that have remained untouched for centuries, and experience other fresh impressions of this ancient city! Don’t miss this one!


















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    Individual program tickets are $8.00; Full and partial series prices available (Special prices available for students).     These films are narrated in person by the photo journalists who create the films. The award winning travel film makers are world travelers who often are the same folks who present to the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C.

Ask about:
- Full program subscriptions are $56.00. A partial subscription (your choice of 5 programs) is $35.00. Full subscription includes one ticket to each of the 8 programs plus one extra "guest ticket" acceptable at any program.
- Optional pre-program dinners with menu selected to complement each evening's theme. The dinners, with all-inclusive pricing, enable informal conversation between folks who like to travel and to learn about travel. They are available by advanced registration and payment. Preference is given to season subscribers.

Programs hosted by the Department of Geography and Planning, West Chester University. For full program brochure, directions, and other information, call 610-436-2155 or email to arengert@wcupa.edu

From Route 202 South:


• Exit at the High Street/West Chester University exit and go north
  
  
• Turn left at the second traffic light. West Rosedale Avenue
  
  
• Turn left immediately before the first stop sign, Church Avenue
  
  
• Turn right onto Norfolk Street and enter the parking lot behind Sykes Student Union Building
  
  
• Parking is free

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