Friday, January 8, 2010

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Comes to the UNH Whittemore Center


DURHAM—
Join Avis Goodwin Community Health Center when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to the seacoast, at the UNH Whittemore Center in Durham, New Hampshire on Feb. 17th, 2010. Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road, with stops planned in about 285 communities and 30 countries across the globe. Tickets for the event are on sale now and all proceeds benefit Avis Goodwin Community Health Center.
This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2009/2010 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre, and features award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., films begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, at the Whittemore Center Box Office, at the UNH Mub or at Avis Goodwin Community Health Center. Event sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still available. For tickets or information contact Renee Allen, Avis Goodwin Events Manager, 603.516.2556, rallen@agchc.org
AGCHC is the only non-profit community health center in Strafford County, New Hampshire that focuses on providing high-quality, affordable medical, dental and mental health services for all, regardless of the ability to pay. The Organization focuses on the whole person and integrates all medical disciplines in its approach to providing families with quality care. AGCHC has a proud 40 year history, serving over 8,000 patients from throughout Strafford County with first-rate care. Services include oral healthcare, mental health, primary care and prenatal care. All patients have access to specialty service providers and fees are based on the ability to pay. To learn more about AGCHC visit www.AvisGoodwinCHC.org. To learn more about BANFF visit www.banffmountainfestivals.ca.
The screenings of The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Canada and the USA are presented by National Geographic and The North Face; sponsored by Deuter, OR (Outdoor Research), Three Cups of Tea, Polartec, Parks Canada, and Primaloft; with support from MSR (Mountain Safety Research), Ski Fernie, Petzl, World Expeditions & Mountain Hardwear.
Photo caption: Courtesy of The Banff Centre.