COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Clint Eastwood's "Changeling," which stars Angelina Jolie, will make its U.S. premiere, as will Steven Soderbergh's 4-hour epic "Che," the festival's centerpiece.

For lazy film buffs and aspiring moviegoers, here's a quick rundown on four filmmakers at this year's New York Film Festival who are worth knowing.

_ Laurent Cantet: Cantet's "The Class" gets the plum opening-night spot. The French director, whose movies include 1999's "Human Resources" and 2001's excellent "Time Out," is known for his realistic, almost documentarian style that nevertheless maintains a kind of cool control. He often uses nonprofessional actors and lets improvisation steer many scenes. "The Class" features a cast of French students in an urban mix of cultures and ethnicities that reflects French society.

_ Jia Zhangke: The Chinese filmmaker's "24 City" is his third feature film at the NYFF following last year's "Useless." His movies can be treated as documents of the modern transformation of China. Says Pena: "There's not anybody who's been the chronicler, the poet, the critic of that more than Jia Zhangke."

_ Agnes Jaoui: Jaoui's third film as a director, "Let It Rain," follows her popular "Look at Me" (2004) and "The Taste of Others" (2000). Jaoui is often compared to Woody Allen both because she also acts in her films and because of her satirical wit. "Her films are every bit as good as the last 10 Woody Allen films," says Pena. "They're as amusing, as enjoyable — they just happen to be in a different language."

_ Hong Sang Soo: "Night and Day" is a story of love in Paris, made by this revered South Korean director. It is Hong's fifth film in a row to play at the festival, dating back to 2002's "Turning Gate." As a film about expatriate life and the interesting — and often funny — clash of cultures, it's perfectly reflective of the New York Film Festival's border-crossing ethos.

ART/ ART/
and more ART~

FROM: Jennifer Martin Ruggiero

Hi Everyone, This is an exciting month for me with two shows coming up in October. I am a featured artist in the Noho Scene Arts Festival on October 5th and one of 200 artists participating in the Morongo Basin Open Studio Art Tours 2008 on Oct 11-12. Check out the Ventura County Star early in October for a feature story + photos of my work and information about the Noho Art Scene.

The Events:

Noho Art Scene will host one of the biggest arts and culture party in the San Fernando Valley from�11 am until 8 pm on Sunday October 5th. Dozens of artists from NoHo's theater, music, dance and arts community are ready to introduce you to North Hollywood's unique and thriving city-designated arts district. The best part is that admission to all "NoHo Scene" events and activities is free. KPFK and the Onion are listed as sponsors. For more information visit Click Here

Open Studio Art Tours 2008 is free, two-weekend events that honor the vast number of talented artists of the Morongo Basin. Please come celebrate with me by spending the days visiting your favorite artists' studios and going to one of the many evening events where you will experience live music, performances and shows. Open Studio Art Tours 2008 is guaranteed to open your mind and feed your soul. For more information visit the website http://www.arttours2008.com/ (may or may not load.. site is experiencing problems..) [Send email to: JENNIFER>> jmi46@netzero.net for details.]

This year's Art Tours 2008 is going green with PASS Eco-Summit conference joining the events on Oct. 11th-12th. For more information on PASS 08 visit the website Click Here

My studio cabin sits on 5 acres located 10 miles North of Joshua Tree Park East. I have a spectacular view of the mountains and night sky, so let me know if you plan on driving out and need a place to camp.

Please visit my online studio to view a small collection of my work Click Here -- You can check out a photo of my little red cabin in my Wonder Valley Homestead collection. I am in the process of updating the site to include new shots, so check back often. Also, ask for a link to view a 2008 postcard.

Out and About the Desert :: Share a Day Trip with a Friend.

SOURCE: City of Palm Springs

AUGUST

Location:

Senior Center :: east of Fire Station

Time:

4:30 p.m. Please tell your neighbors

Contact:

Starlene Javier
District Services Coordinator
CSA 70-M / Wonder Valley

RDavid Herndon, Editor/ Publisher
760-361-4741 (Please leave a message.)

A busy signal means I am on the Internet Best time to call: after 4 p.m.
Email: rdavidsf (at) peoplepc.com

NOVEMBER

His FILMOGRAPHY [viewed at the link ABOVE] is extensive as well as his fine art. GOOGLE his [image] on the Internet to view his diverse creativity/ artworks.

Who is Ty Herndon? [A Relative] Click to View

A country western singer, Ty began singing at age six. His career has taken him across many state-lines and into the International world of music. I've never met him; someday~ when I've got time on my side -- maybe when he tours again in California.

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