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February 28, 2008 issue

Tickets on Sale Now for Banff Mountain Film Festival

Story by Sam Calhoun

Global fans of the Banff Mountain Film Festival are already packing into theaters across North America as the festival’s 250-city world tour hits the road. Outdoor, film and international culture enthusiasts will get to view some of the world’s best films highlighting mountain adventure, culture and the environment when the tour stops once again on the campus of ASU at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12.

A popular and critically acclaimed international film event, the Banff Mountain Film Festival—hosted by ASU Outdoor Programs—will take place at Farthing Auditorium. This is the 12th anniversary of Banff Film Festival screenings in Boone—a location boasting one of the largest screenings in North America.

Advance tickets are now available. Tickets cost $7 for students and $9 for adults and can be purchased from the Farthing Auditorium Box Office by calling 828-262-4046, by clicking to www.pas.appstate.edu or by calling Footsloggers Outdoor Travel and Outfitters in downtown Boone at 828-262-5111.

For more information about the Banff Mountain Film Festival at ASU, click to www.op.appstate.edu or contact Rich Campbell at campbllrh@appstate.edu or 828-262-2475.

ASU Outdoor Programs is the presenter of this event and Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel Outfitters is the lead sponsor. 

Want To Go?

Date: Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12
Time: 7:30 p.m. both days
Location: Farthing Auditorium, ASU
Cost: $7 students/$9 adults