Monday, October 22, 2012
10th Annual Show is Just About Here!!!
The 10th Annual Autumn Leaf Railroad Slideshow is Saturday, October 27, 2012. This year we will be back at the historic Fox Theater located on South Tower Ave in downtown Centralia, WA. Doors to the theater open just after 3pm with the show beginning at 4pm. Dont miss this years event - we have some fantastic shows lined out this year, ones that you will not want to miss. If you havent RSVP's yet, you can do so by emailing me at robert.scott@westthurstonfire.org.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
First Announcement - 10th Annual Autumn Leaf Railroad Slide Show
**FIRST CALL** Come out and be a part of the 10th Annual Autumn Leaf Railroad Slide Show - Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Historic Fox Theater in Centralia, WA - 5pm start time.
We are happy to announce that we will be back at the Historic Fox Theater in downtown Centralia, WA. Autumn Leaf is an invitation only multi-media slide show that focuses on the photography and talents of nearly 20 presenters from all over the United States and Canada.
There is no advance ticket sales - only an RSVP for your seat - we simply ask for a donation at the door to cover the cost of the theater rental for the evening.
We are hoping in having some fantastic shows this year for the event and a few new things that will be announced in the coming weeks!!
Stay tuned for more information!!!
You can RSVP by sending me an email with your information. Please send it to robert.scott@westthurstonfire.org
To inquire about being a presenter, you may do so by also sending me an email about what your show ideas are.
Monday, October 24, 2011
9th Annual Autumn Leaf Slide Show - Post Show Thanks!!
Well this year is a wrap - what a great show this year - a big thank you goes out to the production staff of AL including Steve Eshom, Dale Skyllingstad and Paul Petersen. If it werent for their help this show wouldnt go on. Also thanks need to go out to our roadies on Saturday; Reed Skyllingstad, David Honan, Cortney Kinkead, and Gregory L Weirich.
Dale brought an amazing projector and sound system for the event that raised the bar from previous shows. Paul brought in his projector calibrator that had the shows "dialed in" for color reproduction. One attendee who is a veteran of alot of slideshows over the years stated the projection was better than he had ever seen.
I want to thank all of the presenters for bringing such powerful and fantastic shows this year - I know the time committment involved in putting together these shows and appreciate what each person has done to present their shows.
Attendance this year was right around 70 which is what we had anticipated. I also want to thank our attendees and presenters that came in from outside the Pacific Northwest. Its always great to see our Canadian brothers each year. Flying in from afar included California, New Mexico, Texas and Florida!
As for the venue, the Fox Theater is a fantastic location in which we will look forward to making home for the future shows. We are already working on some great new things for 2012 -
The 10th Annual Autumn Leaf Slide Show will be on Saturday, October 27th, 2012!
Dale brought an amazing projector and sound system for the event that raised the bar from previous shows. Paul brought in his projector calibrator that had the shows "dialed in" for color reproduction. One attendee who is a veteran of alot of slideshows over the years stated the projection was better than he had ever seen.
I want to thank all of the presenters for bringing such powerful and fantastic shows this year - I know the time committment involved in putting together these shows and appreciate what each person has done to present their shows.
Attendance this year was right around 70 which is what we had anticipated. I also want to thank our attendees and presenters that came in from outside the Pacific Northwest. Its always great to see our Canadian brothers each year. Flying in from afar included California, New Mexico, Texas and Florida!
As for the venue, the Fox Theater is a fantastic location in which we will look forward to making home for the future shows. We are already working on some great new things for 2012 -
The 10th Annual Autumn Leaf Slide Show will be on Saturday, October 27th, 2012!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
New Venue Announced for 9th Annual SlideShow - Saturday, October 22, 2011
This year will be the 9th Annual Autumn Leaf Slideshow and Railfan Weekend - we are excited to announce our location at a new venue - The Fox Theater in Centralia, WA. A change in policy at the Olympic Club has prevented further weekend use of the theater at that site so we went looking for a new home.
The Fox Theater is located one block south of the Olympic Club site and has been a longtime member of the Centralia downtown corridor. Opening in 1930, the Fox Theater was in full swing until the late 1990's. Historic Fox Theatre Restorations, based in Centralia, Washington, is a nonprofit organization with the goal to restore the theater back to its glorious 1930 appearance. As it is a work in progress, we are looking at a long term home for the show and can be a part of this restoration. The 270 seat theater with a grand 34'x24' silver screen will be a perfect venue for our shows. We are currently working on details regarding beverage, snacks and alcohol service. The use of this venue will cost us $500 for one night and we are working on a donation at the door price for individuals and families to help cover this cost.
We are also happy to announce that Dale Skyllingstad of Tacoma will be coming on board as our Sound and Visual Engineer. He along with our Multi-media Engineer Steve Eshom will provide for a great show for everyone to enjoy. Look for an official announcement and call for shows to come out in the next couple of months.
The Fox Theater is located one block south of the Olympic Club site and has been a longtime member of the Centralia downtown corridor. Opening in 1930, the Fox Theater was in full swing until the late 1990's. Historic Fox Theatre Restorations, based in Centralia, Washington, is a nonprofit organization with the goal to restore the theater back to its glorious 1930 appearance. As it is a work in progress, we are looking at a long term home for the show and can be a part of this restoration. The 270 seat theater with a grand 34'x24' silver screen will be a perfect venue for our shows. We are currently working on details regarding beverage, snacks and alcohol service. The use of this venue will cost us $500 for one night and we are working on a donation at the door price for individuals and families to help cover this cost.
We are also happy to announce that Dale Skyllingstad of Tacoma will be coming on board as our Sound and Visual Engineer. He along with our Multi-media Engineer Steve Eshom will provide for a great show for everyone to enjoy. Look for an official announcement and call for shows to come out in the next couple of months.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
8th Annual Autumn Leaf Show Presenters Announced
I am happy to announce the show presenters and line-up for the 8th Anuual Autumn Leaf Railroad Slide Show. As far as attendance crowd, we are looking to shatter the record of attendees with over 90 people RSVP'ing for this years event. There are several who are coming in from out of State and from Canada to attend this years event.
There still may be some hotel rooms left at the Olympic Club Hotel - contact the hotel directly and ask for the "railroad slide show room block". Rooms will be at a special slide show rate. Also remember, the way that we make this show free is to ask that you order food and/or drink while at the show. Each year, we need to cover $4000 in food, beverage and hotel rooms in order to cover the one night theater rental. The reason this is so high is that during our show, they close the theater for two movie showings, so there is loss to the Olympic Club from tickets and food and beverage.
Since this is a perfect venue and logistical venue for this show, we want to continue to be able to use it so we ask that in lieu of admission prices for the show, we ask you to order some food, soda or enjoy a pint and watch some fantasic shows.
Here is the show line-up for the 8th Annual Gathering!
Brian Bundridge - Steam in the PNW
AJ Shewan - Of Railways and Waterways
Kyle Weismann-Yee - The Reverends Rides: The Reincarnations of George Lavacot's Cadillacs
Mike "Mad Dog" Sawyer - Short Stories
Robert Scott - Snowfall
Drew Mitchem - Marcelene Nights and NS OCS chase
Lee Bishop - A Year Without Trains
John Benner - Edge of Light (Featured Presenter)
Dave Honan - Go West Young Man (Featured Presenter)
Randy Nelson - Nomos Moldy Oldies, North Texas, In My Dreams (Featured Presenter)
Rob Leachman - UP Branchlines and The Gorge in the 70s (Featured Presenter)
Scott Lothes - Lessons from Hokkiado; Railroads and Life in Japans Frontier (Featured Presenter)
Scott Odell - Bringing Up The Rear
Nick and Tom Kaminski - Stampede Pass
Dale Sanders - Northern Lights (Featured Presenter)
Dan Sheets/Matt Robbins - All Good Things: The Siskiyou Semaphores
Steve Carter - Eastside Rail
Kyle and Gregg Pohll - Stevens Pass
Jason Hill - 4449 to Trainfest
Bob Harbison - PNW Steam
Remember the show starts promptly at 5pm! Doors to the theater open at 4:15, so arrive early to get the comfy seats!
There still may be some hotel rooms left at the Olympic Club Hotel - contact the hotel directly and ask for the "railroad slide show room block". Rooms will be at a special slide show rate. Also remember, the way that we make this show free is to ask that you order food and/or drink while at the show. Each year, we need to cover $4000 in food, beverage and hotel rooms in order to cover the one night theater rental. The reason this is so high is that during our show, they close the theater for two movie showings, so there is loss to the Olympic Club from tickets and food and beverage.
Since this is a perfect venue and logistical venue for this show, we want to continue to be able to use it so we ask that in lieu of admission prices for the show, we ask you to order some food, soda or enjoy a pint and watch some fantasic shows.
Here is the show line-up for the 8th Annual Gathering!
Brian Bundridge - Steam in the PNW
AJ Shewan - Of Railways and Waterways
Kyle Weismann-Yee - The Reverends Rides: The Reincarnations of George Lavacot's Cadillacs
Mike "Mad Dog" Sawyer - Short Stories
Robert Scott - Snowfall
Drew Mitchem - Marcelene Nights and NS OCS chase
Lee Bishop - A Year Without Trains
John Benner - Edge of Light (Featured Presenter)
Dave Honan - Go West Young Man (Featured Presenter)
Randy Nelson - Nomos Moldy Oldies, North Texas, In My Dreams (Featured Presenter)
Rob Leachman - UP Branchlines and The Gorge in the 70s (Featured Presenter)
Scott Lothes - Lessons from Hokkiado; Railroads and Life in Japans Frontier (Featured Presenter)
Scott Odell - Bringing Up The Rear
Nick and Tom Kaminski - Stampede Pass
Dale Sanders - Northern Lights (Featured Presenter)
Dan Sheets/Matt Robbins - All Good Things: The Siskiyou Semaphores
Steve Carter - Eastside Rail
Kyle and Gregg Pohll - Stevens Pass
Jason Hill - 4449 to Trainfest
Bob Harbison - PNW Steam
Remember the show starts promptly at 5pm! Doors to the theater open at 4:15, so arrive early to get the comfy seats!
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