The Alliance for Community Media (ACM) 2005 Conference is in Monterey, Calif., July 6 - 9.

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Conference Events

Hometown Video Festival

This year's ACM Conference will include a Hometown Video Festival. Award winning producers attending the conference will have the opportunity to present their work on the big screen. Screenings will take place during the day on Thursday and Friday at The Osio Cinemas, located directly across the street from the Monterey Marriott and less than a block from the Monterey Conference Center. The Hometown Video Awards will be presented to the winning producers in a beautifully redesigned ceremony at 6:00 pm just preceding the fabulous Friday Night Party. Click here for the schedule.

Awards Luncheon

Presentation to winners of the Alliance's most prestigious awards including the George Stoney Award for Humanistic Communication, the Buske Leadership Award, the Jewel Ryan-White Award for Cultural Diversity.

Monterey Memory Garden Party (Friday, July 8)

An intimate courtyard enclosed by adobe walls and attached to the historic Pacific House. The Pacific House was constructed in 1847 and is located directly behind the Conference Center, near the edge of the bay. The lovely Memory Garden was once the site of bear and bull fights staged by the townsfolk on Sundays. We won't be having any bear or bull fights ourselves, but there will be a chance to play Bocce Ball, hear some local music, enjoy a scrumptious California Barbeque, and taste a variety of local wines.

Keynote Luncheon

Each year our Keynote Luncheon features an outstanding speaker who addresses issues of current relevance to community media and the First Amendment. The speaker will be announced in our second registration brochure.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer one day and attend two workshops free. Target topics that appeal to you. Click here for more information.

Family Opportunities

Bring the family to picturesque Monterey, where it is a bustling town located on the edge of the largest and deepest national marine sanctuary in the United States. Monterey's role in California's history is well documented by many historical sites and museums while cultural opportunities abound at art and theater venues throughout town, and breathtaking natural beauty awaits you at every turn. Sample Monterey's award wining regional wines, relax on the beach or at a local spa, dine at one of the seventy restaurants within walking distance, or hang out at one of the downtown British Pubs with ACM friends new and old! Most of these opportunities are located within just a few blocks, or take a ten minute walk and find yourself on historic Cannery Row where you can visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Go to the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau to learn more.