December 21, 2007 through February 14, 2008

To observe the oldest traditional celebration of humankind and welcome the return of the light in proper fashion BC Space is pleased to present a timely photographic Exhibition Celebration entitled Amateur.

Amateur literally translates from its Latin and later French origins as lover or someone who does something purely for the love of it without concern for other gain. Early photographers welcomed the designation and eagerly referred to themselves as amateurs in this sense of the word. All of the photographers in this show embraced their own scopophilia for the same reason and are sharing their work with other lovers of Writing With Light. At the conclusion of the exhibit each piece will be traded with another work in the show.

Amateur will commence with the Solstice Celebration on Friday, December 21, MMVII beginning at 7 PM. The moment of the Return of the Light will be duly observed at 10:08 PM, Pacific Daylight Time, by the Gregorian Calendar.

What: Photographic Exhibition by 30 dedicated "Amateurs" who do It for Love

What: Winter Solstice Celebration ... To Welcome the Return of the Light

What: Original Music and Song by Mark Turnbull

What: Classical Flute by Susan Fries

What: Interpretive Dance by Ana Luisa Johnson

What: Poetry by McJuan Gardiner

What: Good food, drink, conversation, comradeship.

What: Full Moon!

When: Friday, December 21, MMVII. Commence at 7 PM & go till it's over.

When: Special Recognition of the "Moment" at 10:08 PM.

Where: BC Space Gallery, behind the steel door on Forest Avenue in Laguna