Friday, March 31, to Tuesday, April 4, 2006 – Burnaby, (Vancouver) British Columbia
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Friday, March 31, 2006
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Coffee, tea and assorted morning treats
				Professional Development Intensive - Registration Required (More Info)
9:00 AM	-	3:00 PM		Acquiring The Core Fundamentals To Increase Audience Participation and Touring - Jerry Yoshitomi   (More Info) Waterford Room, Level 3 In recent years, performing arts presenters in Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand have learned and put into practice a new framework (based on current research and innovative practice) for engaging audiences and communities to participate in the arts. They are seeking artists and managers knowledgeable in the new framework and skilled in developing new methods for audience engagement. Learning this new framework will provide a competitive advantage for Canadian Managers/Artists.
9:00 AM	-	3:00 PM		Performing Excellence In Customer Service - The Best Performances Are Not Always On Stage - Barbara Feldman   (More Info) Baccarat Room, Level 2 Creating positive, memorable experiences for your patrons, clients and artists begins with developing a positive attitude within your organization. This workshop provides you with the tools and information you need to encourage outstanding performances from every member of your team, from backstage to the box office, volunteers to executives. Topics include shared objectives, communication, attitudes, diversity, policies and procedures, and problem solving.
10:00 AM	-	1:00 PM		Creating New Revenue Streams For Community Presenters - Securing Sponsorships & Donations For Your Season - Sandra Thomson   (More Info) Lalique Room, Level 2 Designed for volunteers from small to mid-size community presenting organizations this session will also be of interest to emerging arts organizations or one person shops where fundraising is just one of the many things you do! This three-hour workshop will focus on very practical methods that work for those with little or no fundraising experience. Topics covered will include pricing and securing event sponsors, program ad sales, memberships, donations, gifts in kind and partnership survival techniques!
2:00 PM	-	4:00 PM		Facility/Theatre Managers Meeting – More Info Lalique Room, Level 2 This peer networking and get-together for theatre and arts facility managers is a regular feature at Pacific Contact. It is an opportunity to update each other on activities, share experiences, ask questions, and talk about trends and issues.
3:00 PM	-	4:00 PM		New Colleagues Orientation – More Info Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3 An important session for first-timers at Pacific Contact. New delegates at Pacific Contact team up with an experienced agent and presenter who will share their experiences, hints and support. Facilitated by Debbie Peters and Michele Emslie.
4:00 PM	-	5:00 PM		Meet Agencies and Funding Partners – More Info Waterford Room 1, Level 3 Officers from Canadian Heritage, BC Arts Council, SOCAN and other agencies will be on-hand to make your acquaintance. Come put names to faces!
5:00 PM	-	6:00 PM		30th Anniversary Opening Reception & Welcome Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 (Complimentary) Martini Bar and Munchies - Meet and Mingle Sponsored by Caline Artists International
6:00 PM	-	7:00 PM		Dinner Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
7:00 PM	-	7:15 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
7:30 PM	-	10:55 PM		Mainstage Showcase 1 — View the schedule Michael J Fox Theatre Intermission sponsored by Bottom Line Duo
11:00 PM				Buses return to Hotel
11:15 PM	-	1:00 AM		Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Saturday, April 1, 2006
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Coffee, tea and assorted morning treats
8:30 AM	-	9:00 AM		Presenters Block Booking Meeting 1 – More Info Chandon Room, Level 2 This very short meeting is to give presenters interested in co-ordinating booking a chance to meet each other, hear about general booking interests and to identify any issues and concerns.
9:00 AM	-	10:30 AM		Let's Get Married: Pixels and Promotion – More Info Baccarat Room, Level 2 John McLachlan - Gliss Media [ for presenters and artist/agents ] A "press kit" used to be a simple thing. Both presenters and artists/agents now need to know a lot more technical details than ever before. The workshop will look at some nuts and bolts issues.
9:00 AM	-	10:30 AM		eyeGo - To The Arts – More Info Lalique Room, Level 2 Cheryl Ewing - Brava EyeGo is an innovative program where high school students can experience the arts at a price they can afford. Come to hear about this exciting program and learn how you too can take advantage of this national marketing program. www.EyeGo.org
9:00 AM	-	10:30 AM		Working Effectively With Communities – More Info Waterford Room, Level 3 Roopchand Seebaran How do you know when you are doing effective community work? Do you have a conceptual map or compass to guide you, especially when you face tough dilemmas and challenges? This workshop will present a framework for effective community work focusing on the various tasks, processes, and roles of the worker.
9:00 AM	-	10:30 AM		One-to-One meetings - Jerry Yoshitomi – More Info Chandon Room, Level 2
10:30 AM	-	10:45 AM		Networking Coffee Break Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Sponsored by The Chan Centre For The Performing Arts
10:45 AM	-	11:45 AM		Pitch & Perform – More Info Baccarat Room, Level 2 In 5 minutes or less artists and agents will pitch projects and/or perform.
11:00 AM	-	3:00 PM		Exhibitor Set-Up In Contact Room Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
11:45 AM	-	1:00 PM		“Getting to Know You” Lunch Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3 Sit with someone you don't know. Invite someone new to join you and your friends. Mix it up!
1:00 PM	-	1:15 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
1:30 PM	-	3:30 PM		Mainstage Showcase 2 — View the schedule M J Fox Theatre
3:30 PM				Buses return to Hotel
3:45 PM	-	5:45 PM		Contact Room Open Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
6:00 PM	-	7:30 PM		Dinner Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3 Dinner opens with a short concert by Kutapira
7:30 PM	-	7:45 PM		Board Buses to M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
8:00 PM	-	10:25 PM		Mainstage Showcase 3 — View the schedule M J Fox Theatre Intermission sponsored by: Gliss Media
10:25 PM	-			Buses return to Hotel
10:30 PM	-	1:00 AM		Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804 Sponsored by: Ballet Jorgen Canada
Sunday, April 2, 2006
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Coffee, tea
9:00 AM	-	10:30 AM		BCTC Annual General Meeting & Breakfast Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3
10:30 AM	-	1:00 PM		State Of Touring - Innovation and Risk Taking Plenary and Round Table Discussions – More Info Panelists: Jerry Yoshitomi, Roopchand Seebaran, Norman Armour, Judith Marcuse Facilitated by Gavin Perryman Crystal Ballroom 1, Level 3 Panelists will present their ideas, experiences, best practices and successful case studies about innovation and risk-taking to frame the round table discussions about the current and future state of touring in the performing arts.
1:00 PM	-	2:00 PM		Lunch - On Your Own
2:00 PM	-	3:00 PM		Information Sessions – More Info Meet The National Network - this year Vancouver is the location of the annual national meeting of Canadian Contact Organizations. Canadian Heritage - Officers of Canadian Heritage will be on hand to meet with delegates of Pacific Contact Others TBA
3:15 PM	-	5:30 PM		Contact Room Open Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3 Coffee Break sponsored by: Jackie Stibbards Artist Management
6:00 PM	-	7:30 PM		BC Touring Council Awards Dinner Annual Awards to Presenters, Artists & Agents Sponsorship Challenge 2006. BCTC would like to thank the following organizations for their support of the Awards Dinner: ArtSpring North Peace Cultural Centre Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre Port Theatre Centennial Theatre Prince Rupert Concert Society Cowichan Theatre Prologue Integrated Consulting Clarke Foundation Theatre Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival Evergreen Cultural Centre Shadbolt Centre For The Arts Harrison Festival Society Sid Williams Theatre Heather Lundstrom Surrey Arts Centre Magnum Opus Management Vernon & Dist Performing Arts Centre Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha Vancouver Civic Theatres
7:30 PM	-	7:45 PM		Board the Buses to the M J Fox Theatre Hotel Lobby Entrance
8:00 PM	-	11:00 PM		Mainstage Showcase 4 — View the schedule M J Fox Theatre Intermission sponsored by: theater simple
11:00 PM	-			Buses return to Hotel
11:15 PM	-	1:00 AM		Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Monday, April 3, 2006
8:00 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Coffee, tea and assorted morning treats
8:30 AM	-	10:00 AM		Small Venue Meeting – More Info This meeting is for facility managers and presenters who work in small venues. Discussion will include equipping theatres, operational funding, revenue streams, staffing and volunteer structures. Facilitated by Paul Gravett of ArtSpring.
9:00 AM	-	10:00 AM		Showcasing - It Is Rocket Science – More Info Baccarat Room, Level 2 A one-hour workshop for novice artists, agents or artists' representatives about the science of showcasing at a Contact Event.
9:00 AM	-	10:00 AM		The Community Presenters Assistance Program – More Info Waterford Room, Level 3 The objective of this program is to assist BC non-profit arts organizations that present professional Canadian performing arts. This information session will cover guidelines, criteria, timelines/deadlines and changes to the program.
10:00 AM	-	10:15 AM		Board Buses to Shadbolt Centre For The Arts Hotel Lobby Entrance
10:30 AM	-	12:30 PM		Studio Stage Showcase 1 - Shadbolt Centre For The Arts — View the schedule
12:30 PM	-	1:30 PM		Complimentary Lunch - Shadbolt Centre
1:30 PM	-	3:45 PM		Studio Stage Showcase 2 - Shadbolt Centre For The Arts — View the schedule
3:45 PM	-			Buses return to Hotel
4:00 PM	-	5:30 PM		Contact Room Open - Final Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
5:30 PM	-	6:30 PM		Strike Contact Room - Exhibitors Crystal Ballroom 2 & 3, Level 3
6:30 PM	-	6:45 PM		Board Buses For Harbour Cruise Event Hotel Lobby Entrance
6:45 PM	-			Buses leave for Harbour Dinner Cruise
7:00 PM	-	7:30 PM		Board MV Harbour Princess #1, North Foot of Denman St., Vancouver
7:30 PM	-	10:30 PM		Dinner Harbour Cruise of Vancouver Sponsorship Challenge 2006 BCTC would like to thank the following organizations for their support of the Harbour Cruise: ArtSpring North Peace Cultural Centre Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre Port Theatre Centennial Theatre Prince Rupert Concert Society Cowichan Theatre Prologue Integrated Consulting Clarke Foundation Theatre Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival Evergreen Cultural Centre Shadbolt Centre For The Arts Harrison Festival Society Sid Williams Theatre Heather Lundstrom Surrey Arts Centre Magnum Opus Management Vernon & Dist Performing Arts Centre Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha Vancouver Civic Theatres
10:30 PM	-			Buses return to Hotel
11:00 PM	-	1:00 AM		Hospitality Suite Open Diamond Penthouse - 1804
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
8:30 AM	-			Registration Desk Opens Crystal Ballroom Foyer, Level 3 Coffee, tea and assorted morning treats
9:00 AM	-	10:30 AM		Presenters Block Booking Meeting 2 – More Info General discussion about artists touring, upcoming seasons, series and about co-ordinated booking in general. Sponsored by: Prologue Integrated Consulting

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