Inside the Tuscan Hills November 13, 2008

Lakewood presents

Inside the Tuscan Hills

with filmmaker John Wilson

The Lakewood Cultural Center and filmmaker John Wilson will take us on a travelogue adventure to one of the most beautiful places in the world, Inside the Tuscan Hills, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13.

Adult tickets are $10 and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue). Senior, student and group discounts available. Free parking on site.

Originally filmed as a PBS documentary travelogue, this show presents a vivid portrait of a place where ancient traditions have never disappeared and gives an insider's look at the rich rural culture of Tuscany. With exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people, the show is a journey into one of the world's most beautiful places. Progressing through Tuscany geographically, the program showcases the regions amazing diversity of landscape, arts and food - revealing how the Tuscans themselves really live and weaving compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.

John Wilson is one of Canada's top, award-winning, wildlife documentary filmmakers. His exciting photographic career began at the age of 21, when he set out on a voyage of discovery from Canada to Panama by motorcycle, and then on to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The eight-month adventure increased his love of the natural world and changed his life forever.

After he returned home to Canada, John was interviewed on radio and television. Soon people asked him to conduct seminars on wildlife studies and photography. His still photographs have appeared in Audubon and Ontario naturalist magazines. His films have been made for the CBC, Global, and TVO television networks in Canada and the BBC in England. In the United States his shows have appeared on the Discovery Channel and PBS networks.

The Lakewood Cultural Center 2008 - 2009 Performing Arts Season programs are made possible in part through funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – Metro Denver’s unique commitment to its nonprofit art, scientific and cultural institutions and The Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado – Supporting community nonprofits while highlighting the contributions of gay men and lesbians. Our community partners are Aura Spa and Wellness Center at the Sheraton Denver West and the Rocky Mountain News – Closer to Home, also generously support the season.