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Live Dallas iMedia program to feature arts leaders’ discussion on
state of the arts in Dallas

Dallas, Texas…What do you know about the arts community and its offerings in Dallas? Are we a “world-class” arts community with an upscale Arts District with everything that any cultural icon would love to experience? Or, are we lagging behind in involving all segments of the community in the wonderful world of the cultural arts? Arts leaders and advocates will talk about the economic impact of the arts in Dallas and how our city compares to other cities around the nation and the world in a special live “iN Dallas” episode on Dallas iMedia Network Monday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. Curtis King from the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Jac Alder from Theatre Three, Charles Santos from TITAS, visual artist Viola Del Gado, Dallas Cultural Affairs Commission Chair Judy Pollock, Joanna St. Angelo from the Sammons Center for the Arts, Kirsten Brandt James from Junior Players, Cora Cardona from Teatro Dallas, Thea Temple from Writers Garrett, Kim Campbell from Dallas Wind Symphony, Lisa Schreiner from Dallas Children’s Theater and Bart Weiss from Video Association of Dallas are confirmed to participate in the discussion. The program will be moderated by Dallas iMedia Network President/CEO Lisa Hembry. The hour-long “iN Dallas” program may be viewed on Dallas iMedia cable channel 95 available on Time Warner Cable; channel 44 on the Verizon Fios system, and through streaming delivery on www.dallasimedia.net. An encore showing of the program may be viewed on Dallas iMedia Network Monday night at 9:00 p.m.

Questions from the public will be received for the program in advance and during the live program. Questions may be emailed to indallas@dallasimedia.net and call-ins are welcome during the live program at 214-271-4981.

For more information on the program, or Dallas iMedia Network call 214-631-5571.
Dallas iMedia Network is the public access television system and interactive voice for Greater Dallas.

Award-winning journalist
Rebecca Aguilar to speak
at iMedia workshop

On Saturday, May 31, 2008, Rebecca Aguilar, an Emmy-Award winning television reporter will present a special workshop, “Do’s and Don’ts for TV…Create Programs with Impact,” at Dallas iMedia Network. During the 9:00 a.m to noon presentation, Ms. Aguilar will share tips for television production including on-camera presence, make-up and clothing for TV, finding guests, and conducting interesting interviews. At Fox 4 News for 14 years, Ms. Aguilar nabbed dozens of exclusive interviews and broke dozens of stories. In 2005, she was named Texas AP Broadcaster of the Year. And in 2007, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists named her the country’s Broadcaster of the Year. Dallas iMedia members and nonmembers are invited to attend and learn from a top-rated television professional.

An additional informational segment, “Social Media…Connect with the World,” marking the launch of Dallas iMedia’s blog, will be included in the May 31 morning event. Presentation will cover how community members can promote their programs using viral media tools. Participants will gain information from experienced bloggers, and learn how to post promos for their shows on various internet sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, MySpace, and Facebook.

The workshops will be held at Dallas iMedia Network, 1515 Young Street, Level L-1, Dallas, Texas 75201. Limited seating.
Registration fee: iMedia members -$10.00; nonmembers - $20.00
To register for the May 31 workshops, contact Dallas iMedia Network Training Director Manuel Vasquez at 214-631-5571 ext 306 or mvasquez@dallasimedia.net

Interested in learning more about Dallas iMedia Network’s communications resources made available to the public? Dallas iMedia will present a free orientation session for the public Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. The 1 ½ -hour session will include details on how you can produce your own community television program, information on iMedia membership, media production training classes and services, and a tour of the production facility. The free session will be held at Dallas iMedia located in the downtown Central Dallas Library, 1515 Young Street, Level L-1. Call iMedia at 214-631-5571 for more information.

Dallas iMedia Network, in collaboration with channelaustin, Houston Media Source and Texas Media Empowerment Project, presents the Texas Community Media Summit March 1, 2008. The 10:00 am-6:00 pm event will be held at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Union. People who value free speech, localism, inclusion, diversity, creativity, media literacy, and non-commercial media are invited to participate. The summit is designed to connect community media makers, educators, and distributors at every level including art, theater, print, radio, film, television and internet. There is no registration fee for the summit, donations are accepted. Dr. Sharon Strover, Chair of UT Austin, Radio/Television/Film Department will deliver the keynote speech, “Texas Community Media in a National Context.” For additional information on the summit, log on to www.texascommunitymedia.org.

Summit topics include: how to leverage community media resources to enhance presence on the Texas media landscape; moving from traditional one-way media distribution and consumption to interactive media; transforming traditional funding strategies; and identifying community needs and how to better meet them. Michael Verdi, as well as representatives from Austin Chronicle, UT Austin, Radio/Television,/Film Department, XX Communicator will lead session discussions.

Learn how to use Live Type for creative titles, backgrounds, and scrolling text for your program. Dallas iMedia Network will present a Live Type workshop Thursday, March 27, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In addition to basic creation of graphics, the class will present information on how to import and export fames and other media to your Final Cut timeline. The class is offered free to iMedia members, while non-members may register for $25.00. Limited seating requires advance registration. Contact Manuel Vasquez to register at 214-631-5571 or mvasquez@dallasimedia.net
Prerequisite for Live Type Class: Intro to Final Cut Pro 6 certification

Looking for a unique Valentine’s gift—how about your message to a “special someone” videotaped, ready to deliver on a DVD, formatted for emailing, and even cablecast on Dallas iMedia Network!

Dallas iMedia offers “Valentine Messages” taping
February 1 through February 13. Studio tapings are available Mondays through Saturdays by appointment, with your message provided to you on a DVD, for $25.00. Messages may be 30 seconds to 3 minutes. For an additional $15.00 the message will be shown on Dallas iMedia Network channels February 14-17. And, for an additional $10.00 the message can be formatted for emailing the videotaped message to your loved one.

To make your Valentine Message taping appointment, call Rafael Carballo at 214-631-5571, ext. 309. For more information call
214-631-5571 or email mbryant@dallasimedia.net

Dallas iMedia Network presents its annual meeting Thursday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas, 1515 Young Street, 7th Floor, O’Hara Hall. Mike Orren, President of pegasusnews will deliver the keynote speech, “Competition + Collaboration = Collaboratition:
How to Work With Your Competition to Succeed in the New Media World." Additional presentations include: 2007: Year In Review, Installation of New Officers, and Recognition of 2007 Board Members. Refreshments will be served.

$10.00 per person
Please RSVP your attendance byTuesday, February 19 at Noon.Parking is available in Library underground garage --
entry on Wood Street; parking fees apply.

RSVP your attendance to Michael Bryant 214-631-5571 ext. 301 or mbryant@dallasimedia.net

Dallas iMedia Network “Best of 2007” Programming Week
and First Pledge Drive

Dallas iMedia Network celebrates its “Best of 2007” programming December 17 to December 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on iMedia’s anchor cable channel 95. In conjunction with the special programming, Dallas iMedia will spotlight iMedia services made available to the public, showcase ‘I am iMedia” promos by individuals in the community, and present its first pledge drive for year-end giving to support the nonprofit community media organization.

Donate now with a secure on-line donation and help Dallas iMedia continue providing media production resources, and local information and entertainment programming important to area residents. Your gift is tax-deductible and all donations are greatly appreciated. To donate by phone and mail, call 214-631-5571. For levels of giving and recognition gifts made available for the pledge drive, click here.

Monday, 12-17 7:00 pm “Booker TV,” Booker T. Washington Arts Magnet student production, and other youth programming

Complete daily schedules are available by clicking on “View this Week’s Schedule Now” on left menu. Thank you for your support of Dallas iMedia Network! For more information, call 214-631-5571.