Author: Alfredo Casuso

media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 767-1067 / news@davidperry.com

July 1 Opens Submissions for International Ocean Film Festival

Filmmakers around the world encouraged to submit works that inspire people to appreciate and care for the ocean by revealing its wonders through independent films.

15^th annual celebration of features films about marine life, the ocean, coastal cultures and conservation takes place in San Francisco March 8 – 12, 2018

www.oceanfilmfest.org

30 June 2017 – San Francisco, CA: “How inappropriate to call this planet Earth,” opined legendary author Arthur C. Clarke, “when it is quite clearly ocean.” For 15 years, the International Ocean Film Festival has been bringing back the focus to the 75% of our habitat that is indeed, water. Beginning on July 1, 2017, filmmakers from around the world are encouraged to submit works that inspire others to a love – and respect – for our briney home. The winning entries will be featured at the Festival’s 15^thannual celebration March 8 – 12, 2018. Entry details may be found online at www.oceanfilmfest.org.

“Although some would deny it, the threat to our oceans, which means to our planet, is undeniable,” said Ana Blanco, Executive Director for the International Ocean Film Festival. “For 15 years, independent filmmakers from around the world have brought their talents to bear, and their passion, in love for and respect for the oceans. There has never been a time more important for those talents and passions to unite on screen for our audiences, and our world.”

Submissions may include films of all genres – documentaries, narratives, shorts, and animation films of all lengths. Subjects may focus on all oceanographic themes including but not limited to: ocean exploration, wildlife, environmental, conservation, oceanography, seafaring adventures, maritime issues, ocean sports and coastal cultures.

Media Contact: DP&A, Inc., (415) 767-1067  / news@davidperry.com 

TV Listing

Ten Percent — LGBT-TV for Northern California

Wednesdays, 7pm

Rebroadcast: Thursdays – Tuesday,  11:30am & 10:30pm

Saturdays & Sundays at 10:30pm

On Comcast Hometown Network Channel 104 in Northern California and in High Def on Channel 819

Episode # 326

Wednesday, July 5, 7pm

David Perry interviews Kirk Frederick author of the book Write That Down! The Comedy of Male Actress Charles Pierce.

Episode # 327

Wednesday, July 12,  7pm

David Perry speaks with Zoe Elton, director of programming for the 39^th Mill Valley Film Festival. Mr Perry also interviews The Honorable Mayor of San Francisco Edwin Lee.

Episode # 328

Wednesday, July 19, 7pm

David Perry welcomes John Manuel-Andriote, author of the award winning book Victory Deferred: How AIDS Changed Gay Life in America and his first children’s book Wilhelmina Goes Wandering.

Episode # 329

Wednesday, July 26,  7pm

David Perry welcomes John Cunningham, Executive Director of National AIDS Memorial Grove celebrating its 25^th anniversary. David Perry also chats with Brenda Laribee Principal of BL Fund Development Consulting

Episode # 330

Wednesday, August 2,  7pm

David Perry speaks with Matt O’Grady, Principal of O’Grady Consulting. Mr Perry also chats with Juicy Liu, the reigning Miss GAPA of 2016

Episode # 331

Wednesday, August 9,  7pm

David Perry interviews Ned Atkins, Marketing Producer of Upload VR. David Perry also speaks with Y’Anad Burrell, founder and creative director of Fashion On The Square.

Ten Percent is also available 24/7 through the “On Demand” Feature through your Comcast Cable Network. Choose “Get Local” and “Comcast Hometown” to access Ten Percent. Past shows may also be viewed online at www.comcasthometown.com.

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About Ten Percent:

Comcast Hometown Network (CHN), Comcast’s regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, continues its commitment to quality original programming with Ten Percent, a weekly interview series that focuses on lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender (LGBT) issues.  The half-hour show, created and hosted by long-time San Francisco media professional David Perry, airs on Channel 104 and is available to all Comcast digital cable customers throughout Northern and Central California.  Each episode will then be available online at www.comcasthometown.com as well as on Comcast’s popular ON DEMAND platform, which is free to Comcast digital customers.  To view Ten Percent ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the “Get Local” section, then click on “Comcast Hometown.”

“I jokingly call the show ‘Charlie Rose for the LGBT world,” said David Perry, Producer/Host of Ten Percent. “We may be only ten percent of the general population, in round numbers, but our issues are one hundred percent front-and-center in today’s world. Whether it’s the fight for marriage equality or debates about gay clergy or the right to serve openly in uniform, our issues are reflective of the world at large.”

“David has a well-known and unique voice that bridges many communities,” said Jason Holmes, Executive Producer at Comcast Hometown Network. “David’s talents and the launch of Ten Percent further enhance Comcast’s commitment to our communities and Comcast Hometown Network’s compelling, community-based regional programming,”

media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com

Day 7 of 10 days where “Tradition Meets Innovation”

WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017

WHAT: Day 7 of 10 days where “Tradition Meets Innovation”

WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

WHEN: Friday, June 16: 12noon – 10pm

Tonight’s Concert Features: The Ohio Players!

All Day: Hoskins Black History Museum Exhibit Celebrate former First Lady Michelle Obama

12pm/2pm/4pm: Great American Pig Races

4:30pm: “Hanging Donut Eating Contest (today’s daily contest)

7:30pm: The Ohio Players!
(6:30pm doors open)

WEB: www.sanmateocountyfair.com
hashtag: # SMCF2017

“We’ve got an iconic line-up this year,” summed up Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Events Center and Fair, noting that the tradition of the Bay Area as a hotbed of music lives on today. “Tonight, fairgoers can enjoy both the fair rollercoaster and the band that gave us the super hit “Love Rollercoaster” – The Ohio Players!” The Ohio Players made music history as one of the greatest American Funk, soul and R&B bands in the 1970’s.” Audiences continue to enjoy their hits ranging from the memorable “Fire” to “Love Rollercoaster.”

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 10 – 18, 2017. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.

media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com

Day 6 of 10 days where “Tradition Meets Innovation”

WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017
Where Tradition Meets Innovation

WHAT: Day 6 of 10 days where “Tradition Meets Innovation”

WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

WHEN: Thursday, June 15: 12noon – 10pm

12pm:  Poultry Judging

12pm: Ongoing sewing and quilting lessons

3pm: Master Preserving on the Food Stage

4:30pm “Sponge Wringing” (today’s daily contest)

7:30pm (6:30pm doors open): Tower of Power! Closing Concert!

WEB: www.sanmateocountyfair.com
hashtag: # SMCF2017

“We’ve got an iconic line-up this year,” summed up Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Events Center and Fair, noting that the tradition of the Bay Area as a hotbed of music from 50 years ago lives on today. “Tower of Power continues to be a rich part of the Bay Area’s cultural heritage, gaining new fans every year. We’re so proud to have them back and to be joined by other icons of the era including the innovator Emilio Castillo, founding member of Tower of Power. All of these folks made music history right here in our backyard – and they did it by combining a mix of genres, including jazz, rock, funk, soul, R&B and Latin, which continues to speak to audiences today.”

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 10 – 18, 2017. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.

media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com

Day 4 – WWII Veteran “Rosie the Riveter” Contingent

WHO: The San Mateo County Fair: June 10-18, 2017
Where Tradition Meets Innovation

WHAT: Day 4 – WWII Veteran “Rosie the Riveter” Contingent
Featured for “Senior Day!”

FREE Admission for those 62 years and older
(all others $ 2 admission until 3pm)

WHERE: San Mateo County Fair
2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo

WHEN: Tuesday, June 13: 11am – 10pm

7:30pm (6:30pm doors open): Pink Floyd Laser Light Show!

WEB: www.sanmateocountyfair.com
hashtag: # SMCF2017

Seniors who remember the Summer of Love will also have an opportunity to hear first-hand stories from a contingent of the WWII era “Rosie the Riveters” at this year’s Senior Day Salute to Elders Tuesday, June 13 — “Senior Day” at the San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). The Rosie’s will be present for Seniors Day from 11am – 3pm and will speak at a Salute to Seniors Forum at 11:15am and 1pm.
Senior Day is sponsored by the Health Plan of San Mateo and the Daily Journal.

“We are so honored that the Rosie’s will be a part of this year’s fair on two occasions,” said Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Event Center & Fair. “Anytime the Rosie’s are present is a special time. They enliven and inspire us with their spirited smiles and stories, not to mention their historic contribution.”

A contingent of original WWII “Rosie the Riveter” ladies will ride in convertibles during this year’s Opening Day Parade and will return for a special forum on Seniors Day. These homefront veterans, aged 90 to 97, are ongoing volunteers at the World War II Homefront Memorial National Park in Richmond, California situated next to where they, among thousands of other “Rosie’s,” worked to build ships, jeeps and other military vehicles in the early 1940s.

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 10 – 18, 2017. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.