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has applied for CALOP funding to make a film at University City High School. If the rdth project is funded, he will also spend March 3 and 4 here and plans to include high school students in the film. Sculpture Series Robert Bernstein reported that the Sculpture Series reception will be April 6, 2008, 2 p.m. at the Commons. There has been much discussion with Ron Fondaw as to dates and location for the reception and the reviewing of proposed projects. City Hall was requested by the Art Department; it was used previously as a site when other options were not available. Because it is closed on Sundays, we must pay employees overtime wages in order to hold the reception there and it is not available at the time that the proposals need to be presented to the Commission. Robert and Tom McCarthy will determine the dates for reviewing. Photo Show Barbara Santoro reported that the next Photo Show reception will be October 19, 2008, 2 p.m. at the Commons. Because of other commitments and our decision to hold the Photo Show in the fall, the library gallery is not available. Tom, Barbara Romero (Kutcher Framing and former Commission member) and Julie Bianchi will review display space at the Commons. There was discussion of calendar art: photos from 2007 show in 2008 calendar, probably children’s artwork in 2009 calendar, future years to include photos from future photo shows or other art. Starlight Concerts Tom reported that 2008 concerts will begin on June 29 and run for eight weeks again. This years’ bands have indicated that they would like to be included again next year. Other suggestions are welcome; one is for a revue concert involving several less-known groups. There was some discussion of the possibilities for related entertainment at the concerts next year. It was requested that Commissioners collect raffle prizes earlier for next year. Movies in the Park Tom reported that Frontyard Features would like to screen movies for U. City. The charge per movie is $450. FF will also provide a pre-showing of advertising film to feature contributing local businesses, etc. There was some discussion of sites for showing — the movieslocal parks, school grounds, etc. Claire Hyman moved that we should pursue the possibility of presenting Movies in the Park, Julie seconded, the motion passed. Lisa G and Claire agreed to serve on this committee. Old Business No old business New Business Robert announced that he will not serve another term on the Commission when his present term expires at the end of the year. He will be available to help the new chair of