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TOPIC: Fund raising event for the "Vanishing Hemlock Documentary"
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Wed, Mar 12 2008 1:12 pm
From: "Will Blozan"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



Contact:
Dianne Chase
704-366-6600 (o)
704-606-1144 (c)

dianne@chasemedia.us

"One" A Photography Show to Benefit Vanishing Hemlock Trees

Unique Exhibit Aimed at Raising Awareness of Southern Forest Devastation

Charlotte, NC - A natural treasure is being lost across the Southeast; the
ancient eastern and Carolina Hemlock trees. These stunning trees are dying
at an alarming rate due to an insect infestation which is causing a dramatic
and devastating impact on the southern Appalachian eco-systems, especially
in Smoky Mountains National Park.

To raise awareness of this disturbing loss to our forests, ten of the most
accomplished photographers in the Charlotte area are contributing a single
image of these beautiful trees to be presented in a unique exhibit titled
"One", The Beauty and Devastation of the Hemlock Trees. "We have only one
chance to save these breathtaking trees," says the exhibit's creator and
highly respected photographer, Diane Hughes. "Some of these trees are 400
years old; they are one of a kind in their beauty and splendor. I hope this
show will generate more knowledge of this growing tragedy along with funds
to help save these glorious natural treasurers."

Money raised from sales of the "One" will help fund a documentary film
currently being produced by Charlotte based filmmaker, David Huff, entitled
'The Vanishing Hemlock: A Race Against Time'. Huff, founder of 'Back 40
Films, says the purpose of the documentary is to raise awareness, get people
involved in the health and well-being of their public lands and encourage
agencies and individuals to act in the southeastern united states to save
the old growth that is remaining. All profits from DVD sales will be donated
to groups working to treat the remaining hemlocks.

Hughes says she, along with fellow photographer Deborah Triplett, launched
this collaborative photographic effort to document and showcase the
magnificence of the Hemlock trees and to spotlight the urgency of the
situation. The show's title, "One", represents the fact that only one print
of each photograph will be produced and sold and each photographer will then
retire that image. "This is a very rare act for photographers," says Hughes.
The contributing photographers for "One" are Diane Hughes, Deborah Triplett,
Raymond Grubb, JoAnn Sieburg Baker, Cordellia Williams, Mike Carrol, Christa
Cammorato, Nancy Pierce, Mark Hamilton and Kelly Culpepper. Contributing
painters include Keith Keim and Matt Zales.

"One" will open at the Siskate Gallery in Charlotte on Arbor Day, April 25,
2008, from 6:00pm until 11:00pm.

(more)

Details:

What: Fundraising Photography Show:

"One", The Beauty and Devastation of the Hemlock Trees

Where: The Siskate Gallery

1710 Camden Road

Charlotte, NC 28203

ph.704.370-2826



When: April 25, 2008 (Arbor Day)

Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm

More information:

www.thevanishinghemlock.com <http://www.thevanishinghemlock.com/>

www.lucyandcompany.com <http://www.lucyandcompany.com/>

www.dianehughesphotography.com <http://www.dianehughesphotography.com/>

www.vanishinghemlocks.blogspot.com
<http://www.vanishinghemlocks.blogspot.com/>

== 2 of 4 ==
Date: Thurs, Mar 13 2008 8:24 am
From: James Parton


ENTS,

Mentioning photos. I have recently joined the Southern Appalacian
Forest Coalition ( SAFC ) and they are having a silent auction and I
am submitting some of my nature photos. I am no pro but it is for a
good cause.

JP


Call For Auction. Items for Into the Woods Celebration!



I'm writing today to ask for your help -- your time, talent, or
connections. This spring, SAFC will host our fifth annual Into the
Woods Celebration, and I need your help to make this event the best
ever.

I'm looking for a few a few great items for our silent auction, like:


Vacation Getaways

Art

Nature Photographs

Rafting trips

Weekends at your beach or mountain house

Handmade or one-of-a-kind items

Tickets to sporting events

Camping equipment

Signed books

...or anything else fun you can think of!


If you have an item you'd like to donate, please just reply to this
email -- or give me a call at (828) 252-9223 ext. 16.

Since the event is occurring on Friday, April 18th, 2008-- the weekend
of Earth Day -- your support is a great way to show your concern for
the important conservation efforts conducted across our region by SAFC
and our Member Groups.

Also, please SAVE THE DATE and JOIN US! Tickets are $35 and include
wonderful wines, locally brewed beers, delicious food, the fabulous
silent auction, and wonderful, award-winning bluegrass fusion from
Brushfire Stankgrass. Again this year, the auction and event will
celebrate the wonderful things that make the Southern Appalachians a
wonderful place to live.

Thanks for all you do!

For the Great Forest ,
Kiki Gollwitzer
Event Coordinator
Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition


Here is the webpage for SAFC. I am sure many ENTS know of it.

http://www.safc.org/ 

Again, Will. Good luck on the Vanishing Hemlock project.