Fall 2012

Monday, September 10, 2012 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
KOREA TODAY
Buddy Hatton, narrator

With over 10 million people, a figure that doubles if you include neighboring cities and suburbs, Seoul is the largest city in South Korea and unquestionably the economic, political and cultural hub of the country. By some measures it is the second largest urban agglomeration on the planet, after Tokyo. Situated between Shanghai and Tokyo and bordered by the impenetrable North Korea to the north, the South Korean capital is sometimes overlooked by American travelers but Seoul is an exciting location in its own right, and incredibly safe. With beautiful palaces, great food and a shopping nightlife, Seoul is an exciting way to experience the Asia of old and new. Veterans from the “Korea war” will not recognize what they remember from that time in the mid 50's. The American and ally bases are now all modern cities. The barracks are gone and in their place, new high-rises.

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Monday, September 24, 2012 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
AMERICA'S PARKLANDS 2
Gray Warriner, narrator

Our trip begins at the National Parks in Alaska. Soar to the heights of Alaska’s Denali. Hike the wild beaches and moss-festooned rainforests of Olympic National Park. Discover the secret life of sea otters along California’s coast and explore the spectacular beauty of Lake Powell, a place where water, stone and sky meet. Experience the dramatic seasons which have created the fairy tale landscapes of Bryce Canyon, the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, the massive arches at Natural Bridges, and the ancient forests turned to stone in Petrified Forest. Discover the cliff dwellings clinging to sandstone ledges at Mesa Verde. The stone cities rising from the desert floor at Chaco and the mysterious, prehistoric mounds of Ocmulgee in Georgia. Marvel at America’s treasures... the tallest trees at Redwood and Sequoia, the oldest river at New River Gorge, and the deepest canyon at Hell’s Canyon. From the volcanoes of Hawaii to the tip of the Florida Everglades, join the film-maker whose award winning programs have become the official films for over twenty of our national parks!

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Monday, October 8, 2012 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED,
HUNGER FOR THE HOLY LAND
Brandon Trones, narrator

Using guerilla filmmaking techniques and a lot of guts, Brandon proved himself with his faith based, feature adventure-documentary: “The Road Less Traveled: Hunger for the Holy Land”. For the first time, he gave the audience an up close and personal look at the holy shrines, relics, and locations of the Middle East. Brandon was able to go where no film crew has ever gone before and taken video cameras into places where recording devices are strictly forbidden.

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Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
EASTERN CANADA,
THE MARITIME PROVINCE
John Holod, narrator

The Canadian Maritimes are a region of Eastern Canada consisting of three provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Our film includes the Gaspe Peninsula and Newfoundland/Labrador for a spectacular adventure that should be on every travelers “to do” list! Film includes Tadoussac, whale watching, St. Lawrence River, lighthouse history, Forillon National Park, Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock National Park, largest migratory bird refuge in North America, Acadian Isles and Village, Bay of Fundy, world’s highest tides, Hopewell Rocks, Charlottetown, Cape St. Mary’s, Digby Ferry to Saint John and much more!

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Monday, November 5, 2012 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
ITALIAN LAKES ADVENTURE
Stan Walsh, narrator

So magical is the scenery of Italy’s lake district that Leonardo da Vinci chose it for the background of the Mona Lisa.  English poet Shelley, in 1818, describes Lake Como as a “long, narrow lake that seems like an immense river flowing between the mountains and the forest." The lakes are long crevices that glaciers carved into the Alps.  Fed by melting snows the lakes lead to historic Alpine passes, Brenner, St Goddard.  We visit Lake Como, Maggiore and Garda. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy's most coveted retreats, where elegant "Bella Époque" hotels mingle with shoreline villas.  The region was popular in Roman times, later it was chosen as a vacation destination by the nobility of Milan. From star-studded Stresa we visit Isola Bella, the Boromeo palace and garden and dine on nearby Isola dei Pescatori  ( Fisherman's Island).On Lake Como, we'll ferry hop from town to town.  From Bellagio “Pearl of the Lake” to Varenna on the eastern, quiet side, of the lake.  Silk weaving, first by hand then by machine, forms the economic base for the town of Como. Lake Garda is the crossroads of three fascinating regions: Veneto, Lombardy and Trentino/Adige  or South Tyrol Sirminoe's Scaligero castle provides a trace of history for Lake Garda. The lake is endowed with weather suitable for lemon groves.  We explore beyond Riva along the headwaters of the Sarca and Adige Rivers into Trentino/Alto Adige  to Trento and Bolzano to visit “Otzi” the 5000 year old “Iceman”. On the lake we visit Limone, Malcesine and Lazise. To the south we visit Cremona on the Lombard plain, home of the most famous violin in the world, the Stradivarius.  Today it continues to be the center of production of stringed instruments.  We were fortunate to meet a young violinmaker who discusses and demonstrates his art.

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Monday, November 19, 2012 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
WALES: LAND OF SONG
Monty Brown, narrator

A musical look at one of the most overlooked, yet romantic and spectacular countries of the world: “Wales: Land of Song.” Wales may be overlooked because it is thought of as an extension of England (don't tell that to a Welshman), but it features more castles than any other country, and spectacular ones, at that. It's also, we discovered, a land of mellifluous language, stunning scenery, 3 million people, and 10 million sheep. There are three and one half sheep for every person. Cardiff and the SouthEast: a tour around the capital, which is reorganizing itself to be a world capital, rather than a port for exporting loot wrenched from the bowels of Mother Wales. Down by the harbor there is a complex of new buildings, including the Welsh National Assembly and the Millenium Centre. In the middle of town, coffee shops, outdoor cafes, and places to drink your Brains (brand of beer). Nearby Cardiff, we visit the wacky world of Groggs in Pontypridd (Tom Jones's birthplace) to check on the ceramic figures, mostly rugby players, created by John Hughes and his son Richard. Of course, everywhere in Wales you'll find Tom Jones's birthplace. Maybe not THE Tom Jones of “Delilah,” fame, but many other Tom Joneses. Castles at Caldicot (where there's a male voice choir), Chepstow and Raglan. See Monmouth with its unique Monnow Bridge ; the evocative ruins at Tintern Abbey; the Roman amphitheater at Caerleon; the Transporter Bridge in Newport (well, it’s not working right now, but hopefully it will be soon). Go south to Lavernock Point, where Marconi sent his first over-the-sea wireless signals via Flatholm Island; and Caerphilly, the town, the cheese and the castle and Ty Castell, a B&B where we view the assembly of a big British breakfast

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Spring 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
THE GREAT TRANS AMERICAN TRAIN RIDE
Doug Jones, narrator


The film starts in New York City at Pennsylvania Station aboard the fabled Broadway Limited heading to Philadelphia, Lancaster, Pittsburgh and point’s beyond. At Chicago’s Union Station the legendary California Zephyr with its hi-level Superliner sleepers will depart west, rolling across the prairies, through Omaha and on to Denver. In Denver we head up into the Rockies, across the continental divide and follow the Colorado River to Moab before heading Northwest to Salt Lake City. In Salt Lake we board the Desert Wind heading Southwest with stops in Las Vegas before moving out over the Mojave Desert and ending in Los Angles. The film will let local audiences experience the romance and nostalgia of a great 3,000 coast-to-coast trip across America on board three great American trains.
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Monday, February 11, 2013 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
NORTHERN EUROPE: A JOURNEY TO ST. PETERSBURG
Marlin Darrah, narrator

This journey through Northern Europe gives the viewer a sample some of the great natural wonders, architectural treasures, and cultural and artistic highlights of several cities and countries. Here are inspired scenes from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Copenhagen, Kiel Canal, Bergen (Norway), Amsterdam, Antwerp, London and Paris. A delicious sampler of fjords, fish markets, art museums, cathedrals, lively pedestrian streets, great canals and bridges, palaces and parks, and meetings with fascinating Europeans. This geography sampler program is composed of the following segments: St. Petersburg, Moscow, Prague, Copenhagen, Norway (fjords and Bergen), Amsterdam, London, and Paris.

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Monday, February 25, 2013 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
STEAMBOATING ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE
Dennis Burkhart, narrator

Explore the wilderness waterways of Alaska’s Inside Passage and experience the bygone elegance of the Golden Age of Sternwheel Cruising. A scenic panorama of natural wonders unfold before us as we marvel at this great land. Sitka, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Ketchikan and Juneau are but a few cities on our itinerary. Sight seeing aboard the White Horse & Yukon Railroad, whale watching, and inland trekking to view wildlife in their natural surroundings round out this in-depth journey to America’s Last Frontier.

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Monday, March 11, 2013 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
CUBA: THE INSIDE STORY
Karin Muller, narrator

There’s a side of Cuba you’ve seen before, and a side that you have not. For years Karin Muller has heard people arguing over Cuba. Some say it’s a tropical paradise, filled with healthy, happy people. Others - a police state where almost everyone is trying to escape. So Karin decided to go there for three months – undercover – and find the truth out for herself. The answer was not what she expected - and it all started with the local pizza joint. Amazingly the Cuban people have fascinating personalities – funny, creative, patient, friendly, ingenious. Karen concludes that no matter what the countries politics or economics are - they’re our neighbors. It’s been fifty years, isn’t it time we started talking again?

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Monday, March 25, 2013 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
HAWAII, AMERICA'S PARADISE
Don Van Polen, narrator

Explore the natural beauty of Hawaii. The climate is so perfect that there is said to be no word for 'weather' in the Hawaiian language. Journey to the five islands and see enormous volcanoes, acres of sugar cane and vast pineapple plantations. Stroll on some of the most beautiful beaches with some of the largest waves in the world. Learn the stories and hear the songs that make up this unique culture and make each island unique. Once you have seen what this tropical paradise has to offer, you understand why Mark Twain called Hawaii “a string of tropical islands floating in just the right place.”

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Monday, April 8, 2013 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
BUDAPEST TO ISTANBUL AND CRUISING THE DANUBE
Clint Denn, narrator

A journey through from Budapest, Hungary, to Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and on to Istanbul, Turkey. After experiencing the vibrant capital of Hungary, set alongside the historic Danube River, we will visit the rolling hills of Domony Village with a chance see the magnificent Puszta horses in action. The medieval area of Pecs is charming and a visit to the Mosque Church, the largest structure surviving from the Ottoman period, is a reminder of the influence of the Turks throughout the area. This area of the Danube provides the boundary between Serbia and Croatia, facing each other along opposite sides of the river. In Vukovar, Croatia we visit the Franciscan Monastery. In Novi Sad, Serbia the 18th-century Petrovaradin Fortress, known as the “Gilbraltar of the Danube,” guarded the borderlands and offers us an exciting step back in time. In Belgrade, capital of Serbia, we visit Kalemegdan Fortress. Dating from the 1st Century, it is perched high on a ridge overlooking the city and the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Belgrade’s beautiful and historic pedestrian promenade is a delightful place to stop at a street side café. This area of the Danube offers spectacular natural beauty and dramatic landscapes through the Iron Gates gorge that flows between Serbia and Romania. In Vidin, Bulgaria the 14th Century Baba Vida Fortress is surrounded by a lovely park and includes a historical costumed drama in its amphitheatre. Bucharest, Romania is a bustling, vibrant city. The Palace of Parliament, with over 3,100 rooms, claims to be the second largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon. In sharp contrast, our trip to the Village Museum along the shores of Lake Herastrau is a time to experience the lifestyle and culture of the Romanians with over 300 structures, including churches, homes, barns and windmills from every region of the country. In Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, it is delightful to tour Tsarevets Hill, the citadel of the city, and shop at the traditional street market. While in Plovdiv, Bulgaria we are treated to a folkloric group with dances and vibrant music. Istanbul is a grand adventure with its old city area, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments and blending of different peoples and cultures. We visit the Palace of Topkapi, the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, the Basilica Underground Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. A Bosporus cruise is a leisurely way to have an overview of Istanbul as we travel the waterway linking the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.

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