[Wsuug] AIGA Presents: Helvetica

[Zach Young]

I think a group of people from my work are going to go.

On 10/1/07, Andrew Jaswa <ajaswa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 9/28/07, Erin Walsh <erin.walsh at dominionenterprises.com> wrote:
> > AIGA is showing a documentary film "... typography, graphic design
> > and global visual culture."  Thought some of you may be interested.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Erin
> >
> > > From: "AIGA Hampton Roads" <communications at aigahamptonroads.org>
> > > Subject: AIGA Presents: Helvetica
> > > Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:21:38 -0500
> > >
> > > To view this email online, paste this link into your browser:
> > > http://e2ma.net/map/view=CampaignPublic/id=13482.747200515/
> > > rid=14d694c888ece5d61c1fd278ac96e7eb
> > >
> > > ___________________________________
> > >
> > > AIGA Hampton Roads
> > > www.aigahamptonroads.org
> > >
> > > *******************
> > >
> > > AIGA October Event:
> > > 10/18/2007
> > >
> > > Presenting, for the first time in Virginia, a one-time showing of
> > > Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
> > > Link: http://www.helveticafilm.com/blog/2007/09/18/helvetica-the-1-
> > > independent-film-in-the-country
> > >
> > > *******************
> > >
> > > About the Film
> > >
> > > Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography,
> > > graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the
> > > proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th
> > > birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way
> > > type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces
> > > in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid
> > > discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative
> > > process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.
> > >
> > > Helvetica encompasses the worlds of design, advertising,
> > > psychology, and communication, and invites us to take a second look
> > > at the thousands of words we see every day.
> > >
> > > Interviewees in Helvetica include some of the most illustrious and
> > > innovative names in the design world, including Erik Spiekermann,
> > > Matthew Carter, Massimo Vignelli, Wim Crouwel, Hermann Zapf,
> > > Neville Brody, Stefan Sagmeister, Michael Bierut, David Carson,
> > > Paula Scher, Jonathan Hoefler, Tobias Frere-Jones, Experimental
> > > Jetset, Michael C. Place, Norm, Alfred Hoffmann, Mike Parker, Bruno
> > > Steinert, Otmar Hoefer, Leslie Savan, Rick Poynor, Lars Mller, and
> > > many more.
> > >
> > > For more information on the Helvetica documentary, go to
> > > helveticafilm.com ( http://e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452896/
> > > goto:http://www.helveticafilm.com ).
> > >
> > > What:
> > > AIGA October Event
> > > Helvetica: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit
> > >
> > > When:
> > > Thursday, October 18, 2007
> > > 8:15 p.m.
> > >
> > > Where:
> > > Naro Expanded Cinema
> > > 1507 Colley Ave
> > > Norfolk, VA 23517
> > >
> > > Cost:
> > > $10 - Single Ticket
> > > $36 - Group of Four (Online Only - Ends 10/16)
> > > - Prices apply to Members, Non-Members, Guests and Students.
> > > - Naro Ticket Books will not be valid for the show.
> > >
> > > ----
> > >
> > > To guarantee a seat, tickets may be purchased in advance through
> > > the AIGA Hampton Roads - Eventbrite Online Payment ( http://
> > > e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452894/goto:http://
> > > www.eventbrite.com/event/75576050 ) system by October 16, 2007.
> > >  ( http://e2ma.net/go/747200515/638992/22452894/goto:http://
> > > www.eventbrite.com/event/75576050 )
> > >
> > > Tickets will also be sold at the door.
> > >
> > > ----
> > > Also... We'll be hanging out at San Antonio Sam's from 6:30 until
> > > the movie starts.  If you're looking for an excuse to hang out and
> > > to otherwise get your font on, come to San Antonio Sam's before the
> > > screening.
> > >
>
>
> Oh who wants to get a group together to see this?
>
> Andrew
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