Thursday, July 31, 2008

BLUESAPALOOZA, SAT., AUG. 2ND


I am heading out to Mammoth Mountain (California) this weekend for BLUESAPALOOZA! It is so much fun. Great Blues music galore all day and all night. There is a huge amphitheatre in the woods just off a main road. Bring a chair and sunscreen. There is food vendors there selling many assortments of food choices including vegetarian style. For $5 more on the ticket price you get a nice size memorabilia beer taster glass and the stumper is when to stop tasting over 200 choices of micro-brews from over 50 brewing companies which is INCLUDED! Who wouldn't spend $5 for that? Even if you don't drink you get a cool memorabilia glass It is heaven for beer drinkers or hell depending on how you look at it. I tried all I could. There were some memorable beers too. Some favorites that stand out: Scotch Ale (it's beer!), Double Chocolate beer, Strawberry, Peach, Apple, and I could go on and on. Tickets are still available. The main event is Saturday. Friday they offer Blues and a BBQ meal, but last year they promised the same thing and we got squat for a free meal. They assure us this year will be different, but without any recompense for last year we are not going to Friday's event this year. Fool me once... fool me twice... I don't know the rest. I hope you make it out. It is SHORT notice I know. CLiCK FOR INFO.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

JULY 24, BROADCAST, WHILE TIME STANDS STILL DOCUMENTARY, AMERICA'S MILITARY FAMILIES

I am so excited to announce that on Thursday, July 24th at 6:33pm (PST), I will be interviewed on the cutting edge internet show Digital Production BuZZ!!! This is a fabulous opportunity to spread the word about my documentary While Time Stands Still which will reveal the untold story of America’s military families confronting the wartime deployment of their loved ones. The film is still in production and in need of funding, so this press may help generate additional donations as well!

To hear the broadcast, log onto

http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/LiveThisWeek/

Thursday, July 24th

6:30pm (PST)

All the best,

Elena Miliaresis
Director-Producer

While Time Stands Still

Smiling Sun Productions
www.WhileTimeStandsStill.com
Elena@WhileTimeStandsStill.com

SUPERMENTORS CLASS FOR SCREENWRITERS, ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AUGUST 2008

NEW SUPERMENTORS CLASSES WITH BONUS WEEKEND CLASS!

Hi, guys -

The new Six-Week Supermentors Classes start in August, with the GREATEST OFFER WE'VE EVER MADE! You won't want to miss this!

If you enroll in either the Tuesday or Wednesday night classes beginning August 5 and 13 and held in West Hollywood - or in the amazing new Six Week Teleconference Class beginning Monday night August 11 for those not living in L.A., you get to choose from one of two great BONUS WEEKEND CLASSES at no extra cost! (A $425 value!)

You get to choose one of these two FREE EXTRA CLASSES:

1. Weekend Class on the Art and Business of Acting and Directing -- August 30-31 in North Hollywood. With panelists producer Chris Wyatt (NAPOLEON DYANMITE), director Michael Nankin (Battlestar Galactica), star Armin Shimerman (BUFFY, DEEP SPACE NINE), actress Kathy Lamkin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN) and many more stellar guests!

2. Weekend Class on the Art and Business of Screenwriting and Producing - September, date to be announced, with INCREDIBLE SURPRISE GUESTS from the world of BIG-BUDGET and INDEPENDENT FEATURES.

You can take either weekend class separately for $199 if you enroll by the end of July (price normally $425). But the weekend classes are ABSOLUTELY FREE if you enroll in the Six-week Supermentors Intensive for just $599!

You can enroll by mailing a check to Marc Zicree at 7521 W. Norton Ave. #8, West Hollywood, CA 90046 or with credit card by logging onto www.paypal.com and indicating you want to pay marc@zicree.com

More info follows. Contact us at (323) 363-1259 or email marc@zicree.com with any questions. But hurry -- these classes will fill up fast!

All best,
Marc Zicree

WRITERS! DIRECTORS! ACTORS! PRODUCERS!
Let the Supermentors Help Put Your Career on Rails

Marc and Elaine Zicree have mentored thousands of writers, actors, directors and producers to fast-track their careers, saving them years of wasted time and thousands of dollars. They provide real-world advice and actions YOU can put into practice NOW.

The Zicrees practice what they preach: recently, they've had a novel on the L.A. Times Bestseller List; seen Marc's book THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION named one of ten “science fiction books for the ages” by the New York Times; landed deals with Fox, Paramount, Universal & Sci-Fi; teamed with former Presidents and Sr. VPs of major studios, and producers with deals at same; and co-written, exec produced and directed the STAR TREK NEW VOYAGES episode “World Enough and Time,” starring George Takei - which just WON the TV GUIDE award and has been nominated for the Nebula and Hugo Awards!

This is the REAL DEAL - each week, Marc and Elaine give you hands-on guidance to succeed in film and TV. No hype, no theory, just the authentic goods to make it all happen!

SUPERMENTORS CLASSES, SERVICES & PRODUCTS include:

o SIX-WEEK CLASS, held in West Hollywood and LIMITED TO TEN STUDENTS, teaches how to set career goals, target buyers, get past the Guardians at the Gate, develop evidence of your skills and talents, pitch yourself & your project powerfully, and MAKE IT HAPPEN. $599 discount with this notice. (Normally $799!)
o NEW! SIX-WEEK TELECONFERENCE CLASS, same great hands-on coaching but available to anyone anywhere in the world! $599 (discounted from $799.)
o ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS, in person or via telephone. $300/session.
o SCRIPT NOTES - detailed notes on teleplays or pilots $500, screenplays $750.
o DVDS AND CDS - One-disc to nine-disc sets on subjects including having a career in the Industry; creating, selling and running your own TV show. (The Writers Store just named the Zicrees' DVD on how to sell a TV series “one of ten essentials for having a screenwriting career!”)

WITH THE ZICREE'S GUIDANCE…

“I booked the lead in a feature and secured a great manager!” KATHARINE McEWEN
“I booked my first pilot for ABC!” RAE RITKE
"I received a first look deal with Dreamworks!” KAI SOREMEKUN, Director/Producer
“I have a two-book deal with St. Martin's!” SUSAN ARNOUT SMITH
“I was hired to write two feature screenplays!” JIM TROESH
“I sold my first story to MEDIUM!” MICHAEL T. MOORE
“I've gotten approved as a director at three networks & a major studio!" KEN MADER
“Marc Zicree is amazing!” RAY BRADBURY

For more info, contact (323) 363-1259, email marc@zicree.com or log onto www.supermentors.com or www.zicree.com

Saturday, July 19, 2008

JULY 19-20, "GLOW" FREE EVENT IN SANTA MONICA

Glow is a FREE art and music festival in a 6 block area around the
Santa Monica Pier. It goes from 7 pm-7 am.

Art installations and events for Glow will be take place within Santa
Monica's downtown and beach area.
From the sand to the sea up to the Pier and Palisades Park, there will
be 20 multi-media art installations, music by KCRW DJs and much more.

DJs Garth Trinidad, Raul Campos, and Jeremy Sole will provide the
soundtrack on the Pier from 10pm to 4am.

Internationally-recognized artists will create engaging sights and
sounds from dusk till dawn. The solar-powered Ferris Wheel will host a
revolving orchestra, "tumbleweeds" of recycled material will float on
the ocean illuminated by LEDs, SASSAS with dublab will take over the
carousel to present Tonalism, an ambient sound and projected image
environment, and Shih Chieh Huang will turn the path under the Pier
into Neptune's Net.
Another dozen of the region's innovators will create breathtaking
works that will captivate viewers throughout the night.

Glow is patterned after the highly successful Parisian dusk to dawn
cultural extravaganza, Nuit Blanche.
I'm going to park far away and ride my bike, they have free bike
valet. All the SM parking structures around 3rd st promenade will be
open. Read the signs for street parking.

For info: http://www.glowsantamonica.com

FILM PRODUCER CLASS, OCTOBER, FLASH FORWARD INSTITUTE

SAVE THE DATES – OCTOBER 18 & 19
ONLY 11 Spaces Left – Call Now!

PRODUCING YOUR LOW BUDGET FILM
OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS
A WEEKEND INTENSIVE – October 18 & 19

Presented By:
SUZANNE LYONS
Co-Founder of the Flash Forward Institute, Snowfall Films, Inc and WindChill Films, Inc

SCRIPT to SCREEN – from the award winning producer of
eight feature films in the past seven years.

THE COURSE: This workshop is unique in that it will literally guide you through the entire process of making your film. From my own han ds-on experience on my last few films (specifically CANDY STRIPERS, SÉANCE and PORTAL) I will be taking you through every detailed facet of filmmaking.

THE COST: $975.00 Includes Lunch & Course Materials (well over $10,000 worth!) Fly In Discount of $200.00! (Workshop location - Burbank)

TO REGISTER: Call Suzanne Lyons at 818-558-5917 or email Snowfallfilms@aol.com
(Workshop limited to 30 people)

WARNER GRAND THEATRE, SAN PEDRO, MOVIES

Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, San Pedro http://warnergrand.org
- click on "tickets" or "brochures" or choose listing UNDER "schedule"
Tix sometimes at Williams Bookstore, 443 West 6th Street, SP, 310 832-3631

To be removed from this list, simply reply "remove"
Note - special summer camp for youth to perform High School Musical -
see YoutHorizons for details; performance will be July 27

Saturday, Jul. 19, 8 p.m. - $65
Hot Pedro Nites
Tix: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=158847

[Rocky Horror skips a week due to hot pedro nites!]

Saturday, Jul. 26, 11:59 p.m. - $9 - repeats weekly
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Tix: http://www.midnightinsanity.com/AboutMI/Directions.htm#PayPal

Sunday, Jul. 27, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $10 ($5 youth)
Disney's - High School Musical - by The Relevant Stage
Tix: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/36780?prod_id=6450

Urinetown the Musical
Jul. 31 - Aug 10 (variable) $20 ($15 Senior/College; Youth $5)
Tix: http://brownpapertickets.com/event/28249

** Tall Ships Family Film Festival - $5 (free for children under age 5) **
Tix: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=161022

Friday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. - Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)
Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. - Master and Commander (2003)
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. - SpongeBob SquarePants (2004)
Sunday, Aug. 17, 4 p.m. - Hook (1991)

Saturday, Sep. 13, 10 a.m. - $10/$5 Historic Walking Tour of San Pedro
Reservations at 213-623-2489 Tix:
https://secure2.convio.net/lac/site/Ecommerce/1751180621?store_id=1941

Sunday, Sep 20, 2 p.m. - One World Many Voices - Sacred Music Festival
$15/$10 Tix: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=163221
San Pedro's own Zhena Folk Chorus offer the soulful sounds of
Bulgarian folk singing; The Philippine Chamber Singers bring
sacred songs and folk material from the Philippines and
beyond. Cappella Gloriana, a professional chamber choir from
San Diego, is devoted to the finest choral repertoire that
extends from Renaissance to contemporary music.

If you received this e-mail "forwarded" by someone else, you may
add yourself to the regular mailing list by visiting the website at
http://warnergrand.org/ [click on mailing list]

Bookmark the website for schedule in 2008: http://warnergrand.org
and click on top right button for "schedule" - Buy tickets online or
purchase at Williams Bookstore, 443 W 6th St San Pedro (310 832-3631)
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=78786
Other cultural events: http://culturela.org/events/index.html

Background on the Warner Grand Theatre

The Warner Grand Theatre is a lavish, Art-Deco theater originally
opened to the public on January 20, 1931. Designed by B. Marcus
Priteca, house architect for the Pantages Theater chain, he built
three lavish Art-Deco Palaces located in San Pedro, Beverly Hills
and Huntington Park. The Warner Grand is the last of the three
original theaters left intact and has been undergoing gradual
refurbishment after a thirty-year decline. Thanks to Councilwoman
Janice Hahn, there is now heating and air conditioning. The orchestra
and balcony seats were beautifully restored November 2006.
Newly-discovered paint details have been found on the walls - please join
Grand Vision Foundation to support restoration.

Stop for dinner in nearby restaurants
http://warnergrand.org/schedulerdp.html

Babouch (Moroccan) 810 S Gaffey 831-0246
Beach City Grill (Eclectic) 376 W 6th 833-6345
Caffe Port Town (Crepes/Gelato) 800 S Pacific 547-0849
Copper Room (Mediterranean) 589 W 9th 831-6200
Downtown Subs And More 362 W 6th 856-7827
Juliette's (American) 601 S Palos Verdes 519-8200
La Conga (Mexican) 465 W 7th 833-3388
Marcello Ristorante (Italian) 470 W 7th 519-7100
Neil's (Italian) 383 W 5th Street 548-3495
Niko's Pizzeria (Italian) 399 W 6th 241-1400
Nosh (bfast/lunch) 617 Center St 514-1121
Papadakis Taverna (Greek) 310 W 6th 548-1186
Raffaello's (Italian) 400 S Pacific 514-0900
San Pedro Brewing Co (American) 331 W 6th 831-5663
Senfuku (Japanese) 380 W 6th 832-5585
Sixth Street Bistro (Mediterranean) 354 W 6th Street 521-8818
Think Cafe (Continental) 302 W 5th Street 519-3662
Trani's (Italian & Steakhouse) 584 W 9th 832-1222
The Whale and Ale (British Pub) 327 W 7th 832-0363

ZASTROZZI PLAY TO END OF AUGUST

ZASTROZZI PLAY TO END OF AUGUST

Zastrozzi the Master of Discipline is a fabulous play
with a talented cast, and yes me. I do things on stage
I've never done before, and am very excited for you to
come and be wildly entertained. There are sword
fights, lady fights, sex, murder and more.
We open tomorrow. We run through the end of August and if you make your
reservations soon and through me you will receive a
$10 discount.