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These events take place downtown during Spring/Summer 2009
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Key elements for each include:
Performance: Each event will feature a dance performance.
Projection: Videos projected onto a screen set up in Kesey plaza provide a dynamic visual display for each night.
Discussion: Individual or panel speakers focused on the theme of the evening to illuminate the topic, answer questions and lead a stimulating discussion.
Music: Performances by groups and individuals.
Food: Catering for each event provided by an array of local restaurants and catering firms, providing an opportunity to share their best creations.
Art: Local Galleries may participate with installations pertaining to the current event.
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The four events currently planned are:
Illumination Festival- The spark of inspiration- Charlie Chaplin and The Eugene Ballet Company celebrates the achievments of this remarkable man.
Open-Source Celebration- The innovation of collaboration.- The stunning work Of Scott Draves and his creation "Electric Sheep" will be the highlight, along with discussion of how technology has opened up new vistas of collaboration and what impact this has on future developments.
Collected Treasures- Gathering the Culture Eclectic. Legendary "Long Gone John" will be explored through a personal discussion, screening of his documentary, and performance of dance and music.
Investigative Satirist- The unique perspectives of Paul Krassner are the main focus of this evening, along with supportive content reflecting the use of comedy as social commentary.
Street Team Promotion
To kick off each event the "circus fun group", a collaboration between the running clubs in Eugene, "The BottomBrakettes" Eugene Bike Dance troupe, and the Youth Action Board will round up the town, rallying the community and generating excitement and awareness for the event.
Postering & Marketing
Bright aggressive postering campaign in public and shops throughout the city and lane county, along with word of mouth and viral email campaign to bring attention to the event.
LTD has offered Energy Village in kind advertising in the bus station, the buses and the
news letter, would be open to giving bus tickets for those who would like to attend from out of town.
Blockbuster and Hollywood Video have offered to hand out fliers and will put up posters.
More untapped sponsorship may be available from local businesses.
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