Friday March 26 to Tuesday March 30, 2004 – Burnaby, (Vancouver) British Columbia
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Friday, March 26th, 2004
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
				Professional Development Intensive - (More Info) Registration Required
9:00 AM	-	2:00 PM		Dancing As Fast As We Can – More Info Human resource planning and accountability in Arts and Culture - Judi Piggott Waterford Room 1, Level 3
10:00 AM	-	1:00 PM		Ready, Aim, Fire: Keys to Unlocking Your Marketing Success – More Info Understanding the true nature of creativity and how it works can help you and your organization – Diane Lund Waterford Room 2, Level 3
10:00 AM	-	1:00 PM		Back to Basics: Fundraising in Good Times and Bad – More Info Designed for volunteers with small to mid-size community presenting organizations. – Sandra Thomson Lalique Room, Level 2
10:00 AM	-	1:00 PM		Have it Your Way - Effective Media Relations – More Info Energetic and interactive workshop that teaches the principles and tactics of accurately getting your message out through the media. – Martin Truax Baccarat Room, Level 2
2:00 PM	-	5:00 PM		Programming Successful Events, Seasons and Series – More Info Join a distinguished panel that will talk about their greatest challenges and most surprising successes. Panel: Phyllis Stenson – Harrison Festival, Margo Gram – Centennial Theatre, Wilson Durward – Evergreen Theatre, Deb Renz – Sid Williams Theatre and more. Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
5:30 PM	-	6:45 PM		Opening Reception and Welcome Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Sponsored by Caline Artist Management
6:45 PM	-	7:00 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
7:15 PM	-	10:50 PM		Mainstage Showcases & Sales Spotlights — View the Line-up M J Fox Theatre
10:50 PM	-			Buses return to Hotel Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Saturday, March 27th, 2004
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens - Coffee Service Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
8:30 AM	-	9:45 AM		Orientations For First-Timers with Long-Timers Experienced and new delegates team up for an informal discussion and sharing of information about how to make the most of your time at Pacific Contact. Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3 - Contact Room, Level 3
8:45 AM	-	9:45 AM		Information Session - The Department of Canadian Heritage Audience Development: Reaching Out An update on Arts Presentation Canada and other programs, and audience development stories from BC presenters. Baccarat Room, Level 2
8:45 AM	-	9:45 AM		Information Session - Canada Council For The Arts Lalique Room, Level 2
10:00 AM	-	11:00 AM		British Columbia Touring Council Annual General Meeting Report of Directors, Financial Report, Election of Officers Waterford Room, Level 3
11:15 AM	-	12:15 PM		“Getting to Know You” Brunch Meet up with old friends. Make new ones! Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
12:00 PM	-	2:30 PM		Set-up In Contact Room (Trade Show) Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
1:30 PM	-	2:30 PM		Information Session - Music BC - Pacific Music Industry Association Chandon Room, Level 2
12:15 PM				Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
12:30 PM	-	2:55 PM		Mainstage Showcases & Sales Spotlights — View the Line-up M J Fox Theatre
2:55 PM				Buses return to Hotel
3:00 PM	-	5:30 PM		Contact Room (Trade Show) Opens Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
5:45 PM	-	7:00 PM		Dinner and Keynote Address - Bill Millerd Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3 Sponsored by CAPACOA
7:00 PM	-	7:15 PM		Board Buses To Shadbolt Centre For The Arts Hotel Lobby Entrance
7:30 PM	-	11:05 PM		Independent Showcases —View the Line-up Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre For The Arts
11:05 PM	-			Buses return to Hotel Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Sunday, March 28th, 2004
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Coffee Service Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
8:30 AM	-	10:15 AM		The Ins & Outs, Ups & Downs and Give & Take of Touring In this moderated roundtable session delegates and invited guests (artists, agents, managers, presenters, funders) are invited to participate in a frank discussion about the state of touring in BC and Canada. Topics include showcase and contact events, coordination of block booking, cancelled tours, drop off or gain in audiences, risk in presenting, codes of conduct and best practices. Complimentary continental buffet will be served. Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
10:30 AM	-	11:45 AM		Both Sides Now - Talking with American Agents and Presenters Rachel Cohen, director of Cadence Arts Network, Nina Black, Manager of Golden Bough and presenters from Concerts On The Cove from Whidbey Island, share insights on the US Arts market, Community Presenting, US Contact Events, how to work effectively with American artists and Block Booking across borders. Sponsored by Canadian Heritage - Trade Routes Program Waterford Room, Level 3
10:30 AM	-	11:45 AM		Mentoring & Succession - A Viable Alternative To Flying By The Seat Of Your Pants This panel discussion will look at how mentoring is a positive and empowering way to learn professional skills and build respectful working relationships. Though succession does not necessarily follow mentoring, in the eventuality that everyone moves on someday, the panel will discuss its implications Lalique Room, Level 2
10:30 AM	-	11:45 AM		Clinics at Pacific Contact This year Pacific Contact tries something new - short half hour information sessions on a couple of topics. Check the bulletin board at the registration desk on Level 3 Chandon Room, Level 2
10:45 AM	-	11:45 AM		The Community Presenters Assistance Program The objective of this program is to assist BC non-profit arts organizations outside of metropolitan Vancouver and Victoria who present professional Canadian performing arts. This information session will cover guidelines and eligibility criteria, discuss the amount of awards, application form, adjudication process, timelines and deadlines. Presented by Sheryl McGraw, Program Co-ordinator, CPAP Jeremy Long, Associate Director, BC Arts Council Baccarat Room, Level 2
12:00 PM	-	1:00 PM		Lunch Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
1:00 PM	-	1:15 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
1:30 PM	-	3:50 PM		Mainstage Showcases & Sales Spotlights — View the Line-up M J Fox Theatre
3:50 PM				Buses return to Hotel
4:00 PM	-	6:00 PM		Contact Room (Trade Show) Open Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
6:00 PM	-	7:00 PM		Awards Dinner— Info on Awards Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3 Sponsored by: Clarke Foundation Theatre, Vancouver Civic Theatre, Shadbolt Centre For The Arts and Centennial Theatre
7:00 PM	-	7:15 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
7:30 PM	-	10:45 PM		Mainstage Showcases & Sales Spotlights — View the Line-up M J Fox Theatre
10:45 PM				Buses return to Hotel Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Monday, March 29th, 2004
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Coffee Service Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
9:30 AM	-	11:30 AM		Discipline Roundtable Discussions - Dance Chandon Room, Level 2
9:30 AM	-	11:30 AM		Discipline Roundtable Discussions - Theatre Lalique Room, Level 2
9:30 AM	-	11:30 AM		Discipline Roundtable Discussions - Classical Music Waterford Room 1, Level 3
9:30 AM	-	11:30 AM		Discipline Roundtable Discussions - Contemporary Music Waterford Room 2, Level 3
10:00 AM	-	12:00 PM		Facility Managers Meeting Baccarat Room, Level 2
12:00 PM	-	1:00 PM		Lunch Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
1:00 PM	-	1:15 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
1:30 PM	-	3:55 PM		Mainstage Showcases & Sales Spotlights — View the Line-up M J Fox Theatre
3:55 PM				Buses return to Hotel
4:00 PM	-	6:00 PM		Contact Room (Trade Show) Open Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
6:00 PM	-	6:30 PM		Strike Contact Room / Exhibition Hall Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
6:00 PM	-	6:15 PM		Board Buses to Shadbolt Centre For The Arts Hotel Lobby Entrance
6:30 PM	-	7:45 PM		Closing Reception Shadbolt Centre For The Arts
8:00 PM	-	10:55 PM		Independent Showcases — View the Line-up Studio Theatre, Shadbolt Centre For The Arts
10:55 PM				Buses return to Hotel Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Tuesday, March 30th, 2004
8:30 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
8:30 AM	-	9:30 AM		Coffee, Muffins and Final Goodbyes Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3
9:30 AM	-	11:00 AM		Presenters Block Booking Meeting Waterford Room, Level 3 Sponsored by Prologue Integrated Consulting