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John Cesar
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 Posted: Dec 14, 2009 11:02 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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Bryan:
Gotcha, on the pixilation even though with my failing eyes I can't detect it on my monitor.
Yes, the 'S' is Mr. Schlepp himself. Unfortunately you have to be on a Need To Know Basis or purchase a poster to know that Marnie is Marnie Sharp; that the Van Pelts were instrumental in doing the photography and that the Mineral Trust has something to do with the topaz.
Your interest and support is appreciated.
OBTW...As a self-proclaimed art critic I would like to accompany you on a tour of the mineral paintings in Feb.
John
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Peter
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| Posted: Dec 15, 2009 10:59 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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Specimens; photography and lay out/design is just stunning!
Thanks for sharing
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zanthal
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Location: Northern California
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 15:57 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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If only I was able to make the drive to Tucson, it sounds like quite the event.
Does anyone make a point to take pictures and essentially "cover" the event to be published on the web, etc?
I have some experience doing such things (I've shot a few concerts, weddings, and done some magazine work), and if I had the opportunity to attend would probably photograph the event for my own record.
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zanthal
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 16:04 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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| robynahawk wrote: | John:
Not a problem - my fault - I changed the spelling - got sick of people teasing me about my "two birds" name! ;-)
Your poster is up on my blog - which means it is up on Twitter and Facebook also!
on Facebook search Tucson Gem Show
to see the Tucson Gem Show Posts on Twitter follow @Tucson_Gem_Show
or without joining Twitter, you can follow it at:
twubs [dot] com/tucsongemshow
BTW - did you know that I started a Rock, Gem and Mineral Club Page on Facebook? I have friends visiting from Australia and they will be in three states and we had to look all over the internet to find what was going on! The idea is that all the clubs sign in post special guests, silent auctions, annual shows anything of interest.
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Hi Robyn, I'm going to try and add this Rock, Gem and Mineral Club to my Facebook friends list. My name is Mike Maxwell, look out for a picture of a big guy holding up a red fish :0-)
PS - I seem to have a few Rock, Gem and Mineral clubs/societies to choose from after searching. How do I find yours exactly?
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BlueCapProductions
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Location: Honolulu
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 16:15 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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Zanthal,
Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it to Tucson.
To the best of my knowledge, here are some resources you can tap into to get a real good coverage of the 3-week event:
PHOTOS:
Gail Spann does an outstanding job of photographing displays and people throughout the entire event. She's also awesome at uploading them very quickly online. Check the different forums on this site and you'll see some of her past work.
PRINT:
All the major pubs do a good job of reviewing what they saw. Thomas Moore's annual series What's New In Tucson is printing in the Mineralogical Record (I think the June issue is the Tucson recap) and is a must-read.
ONLINE VIDEOS:
Justin and Brandy over at The-Vug(dot)com do an outstanding job of shooting interviews and perspectives at the show and then they post the clips to their website. It's usually posted pretty quickly so you don't have to wait too long to enjoy the videos. Good stuff.
BlueCap Productions (my company) also posts some online videos that are outtakes from our What's Hot In Tucson DVD program. Those can be viewed at our website: https://whatshotintucson.com/
DVD VIDEOS:
BlueCap Productions puts out an annual DVD video review of the Tucson show. David Wilber is our show host and we do in-depth interviews with the dealers who have some of the most impressive minerals in Tucson. These are both the minerals on display and the top specimens that are hidden away for select collectors. We film for three weeks and then release our DVDs usually in June which allows the dealers to share their top stuff with us and then sell the pieces before we publicize them. We started in 2007 so the 2010 show will be our fourth edition. Check it out on https://whatshotintucson.com/
Jordi, sorry for the self-promo but I think the information is important to everyone who can't make the show.
Thanks,
-Bryan
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zanthal
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 16:27 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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Sounds like you guys have it covered from many angles. Thanks for the info Bryan
I appreciate the time and effort you all put into that, sounds like even those absent like me will still be able to get to experience the show to a fairly good degree.
Gail, I noticed there are some threads of photos you've taken for prior shows. Do you only post the photos and other media you take from shows here on FMF or do you have a site or blog? If so I'd sure like to get the link.
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robynahawk
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 17:50 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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| zanthal wrote: | If only I was able to make the drive to Tucson, it sounds like quite the event.
Does anyone make a point to take pictures and essentially "cover" the event to be published on the web, etc?
I have some experience doing such things (I've shot a few concerts, weddings, and done some magazine work), and if I had the opportunity to attend would probably photograph the event for my own record. |
That is exactly what I do with my Tucson Gem Show - Live! blog - however I certainly can't cover the entire show and I don't get to as many of the Mineral or Bead shows as I should!
Last year I added a live Twitter feed from some of the AGTA Seminars - that went over well!
...not sure how to post links here - I will look for you on Facebook!
Robyn Hawk
tucsongemshow.blogspot dot com
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robynahawk
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 17:59 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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| zanthal wrote: | | robynahawk wrote: | John:
BTW - did you know that I started a Rock, Gem and Mineral Club Page on Facebook? I have friends visiting from Australia and they will be in three states and we had to look all over the internet to find what was going on! The idea is that all the clubs sign in post special guests, silent auctions, annual shows anything of interest.
Robyn |
Hi Robyn, I'm going to try and add this Rock, Gem and Mineral Club to my Facebook friends list. My name is Mike Maxwell, look out for a picture of a big guy holding up a red fish :0-)
PS - I seem to have a few Rock, Gem and Mineral clubs/societies to choose from after searching. How do I find yours exactly? |
I am having the same problem - there are LOTS of Mike Maxwells ...
Try this: facebook (dot) com/RockGemMineralClubs
It isn't a specific club it is a spot for all the clubs to post meeting/show info.
Robyn Hawk
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zanthal
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| Posted: Jan 04, 2010 18:14 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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| robynahawk wrote: |
I am having the same problem - there are LOTS of Mike Maxwells ...
Robyn Hawk |
Not surprising, so many that there is another Mike Maxwell that lives within 10 miles of me.
I'll try that link, thanks.
Found it, became a Fan. :0-)
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John Cesar
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| Posted: Jan 05, 2010 14:59 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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I am pleased to announce that Jordi has agreed to become the European correspondent at the upcoming Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™.
Should anyone be unduly alarmed, Carole Lee remains in firm control of the media/press corps while the office is the chief enforcer of protocol. Jordi will provide his personal touch to our venue for two days and bring first hand updates to this forum, as he has done in past years, and he will continue his task of promoting the Tucson Shows and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ during the year in Europe.
Jordi has given his personal assurances that he will not disrupt the event and conduct himself with all the decorum of the gentlemen that we all know he is. Thanks in advance, Jordi, this new Show Chairman appreciates your interest and support.
John
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Jordi Fabre
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| Posted: Jan 05, 2010 17:01 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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| John Cesar wrote: | | Jordi has given his personal assurances that he will not disrupt the event... |
No Sir, show me the papers where I signed that! ;-)
Seriously, I'm embarrased for this honor. For many European mineral collectors Tucson is a kind of "alien planet" far away of our world. To be correspondent of this mega-show is like to be abduced...
I will do my best to promote Tucson, the dimensions of the Tucson Shows and the tradition of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ deserve it. I passed an important and intense part of my life in Tucson and I grew in mineralogy there. Probably is the time to return part of what I got.
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Jesse Fisher
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| Posted: Jan 26, 2010 16:28 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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Packing the vehicle today, on the road tomorrow. Looks like I might actually make the drive between incoming storm fronts. Then two weeks for mineralogical feeding frenzy!
Here's a photo of Joan's and my display for the TGMS show, laid out before packing. Hard to compete with folks like Gail and Jim on "gem crystals" but we'll give it a go. Just fun to be part of the greatest show on earth. See you there.
Cheers,
Jesse
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John Cesar
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| Posted: Feb 04, 2010 10:47 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end |
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Just in case you forgot that the Main Show starts next week, here is a reminder. Get your rest, hold back a few bucks and come prepared to spend. When you get your show program be sure to note that we have added Sunday lectures to our program. Rob Lavinsky, Pete Knudsen, Courtland Lee and Francisco Sotomayor, have promised to stimulate your mind that day.
On another point ... booze at the Tucson Convention Center. I was acosted by an unidentified mineral collector the other day and asked "...why the TGMS concern?" As a long time sipper of Two Buck Chuck and no stranger to stronger pleasures, I responded that our contract with the TCC stipulates that ALL beverages sipped at the TCC be purchased from Aramark, their sole supplier.
With that technicality in mind, we added two lounges serving alcoholic beverages to our floor plan. If you want to enjoy alcohol, please use these designated areas. Check out their location in our show program.
We also added two rest lounges to our floor plan this year. There you will find chairs to rest your tired, aching feet and a place to plant your weary partner while you continue bragging about your latest purchase. Check the show program for locations.
A limited number of chairs are also placed in front of the central exhibit cases, including Les's Competetive Cases, for those who want to debate and ponder.
Enjoy the Show!
John
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