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December 23, 2007

New Online Channel about Peruvians in the USA

PATV -- Peruvian-American TV -- is an intriguing new online channel devoted to all things Peruvian in the USA. Looks like they are aggregating rather than producing original content, not a bad idea. I read about it on Carlos Quiroz's excellent blog.

December 19, 2007

A story about an American volunteer in a Cusco school, by Doug Klostermann

I met Doug at the South American Explorers Club in Lima. Now we're both back in New York City. This is his lovely story:

"VALUES, PRINCIPLES, AND LOVE"

An article by Doug Klostermann

(Photos here)

The little round sign above the door told me I was at the right place: Aldea Yanapay – Otra Forma de Vivir. As I searched for the corresponding buzzer, a voice approached from behind.
“Are you here to volunteer?” It was as much an eager welcome as a question.

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December 18, 2007

January Party Invite: the 3rd annual Studio Guild Holiday Hangover Party

My new workspace mates at the Studio Guild collaborative (18 West 27th St. in NYC) seem like really nice, respectful, progressive techie/creatives...

...who apparently turn into "hard-drinkin', booty shakin', late night dancing, naughty kids," according to Guild founder Tate Hausman.

Dare join us for the January 11, 2008 "Holiday Hangover Party"? Make a Comment and I'll send you the invite.

December 17, 2007

Fundraising guru Morrie Warshawski returns to New York

When other filmmakers ask me for advice about fundraising, I first respond "Have you read Shaking the Money Tree?" Author and workshop leader Morrie Warshawski is back in New York City. Don't miss him, if raising money for film -- or any arts or non-profit cause -- is on your 2008 agenda:

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