Near & Far

Near & Far (by Gregg Millett -- gmillett@nycap.rr.com)

Schenectady & The Capital Region of New York & Around the World

These video clips are to support "Schenectady Today" by Ann Parillo, the clips being shown at the breaks between her guest interviews. Many of these videos are also edited for an independent production, Near & Far for "Open Stage Media" (public access TV-16) at Proctors Theater in Schenectady and they are broadcast on other public access channels in the Capital Region. If you'd like a DVD copy of any of these videos, send $20 to Gregg Millett, 738 Bobby Court, Niskayuna, NY 12309. Be sure to mention the title of the video you would like.

BPW -- "Life Unplugged" (30 minutes)
BPW -- "Life Unplugged" -- Life Unplugged (LU) is an interactive, educational experience for young people that helps them envision what they want for their futures. Participants make decisions, learn financial literacy, and what it means to be an adult - the real world! In this experiential exercise, youth can determine their most important values, identify their ideal careers, practice living within a monthly budget and work through critical life choices.

Kunming Driveabout, Part IV (30 minutes)
Join me for a drive on the highways and side-streets of Kunming, China. See the building boom first hand. A surprise on the outskirts and a visit to an amazing model boat builders studio. And a 360 degree panorama from the top of the Green Lake Hotel. Filmed March 2013.

Santiago de Cuba Carnival (25 minutes)
Documentary by Professor Rafael Duarte and others -- in Spanish

Kunming Walkabout, Part III (30 minutes)
March 2013 -- the streets, trendy clothing stores, markets, people and from minute six to eighteen, a visit to the home of artist Luo Xu -- unforgettable!

Honduras Walkabout (30 minutes)
Most scenes are Tegucigalpa; last shots are from El Paraiso

Kunming Walkabout, Part II (30 minutes)
Images of Kunming China from Yunnan University to the Wu Family Restaurant to Wen Min Xin Street and on the streets and in the markets. Filmed by Gregg Millett, March 2013, with flashback 1945 photographs taken by Gregg's father, Dr. Clinton Millett. Dr. Millett was a US Army doctor who led the 172nd Hospital convoy across the Burma Road from Ledo India to Kunming China in 1945. Dr. Millett's photographs are on permanent display at the Yuan Xiao Cen Yi Shu Yuan Museum in Kunming and in the archives at the National Museum of China in Beijing. These photographs are recognized as the earliest collection of color photographs of China.

"My Guyana" (30 minutes)
"Stories of Guyana" told by Huldah Thompson at the Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area (Albany/Troy/Schenectady), New York held at the Schenectady Unitarian Society on December 5, 2013.

Carl Strock, "From D'burg to Jerusalem" (31 minutes)
November 10, 2013 -- Presentation to the Capital District Humanist Society.

A Visit to Global Foundries (30 minutes)
A visit to Global Foundries in Malta, New York -- November 12, 2013 with a ten-minute clip at the end of the video made by Global Foundries.

Dance Dance Dance (30 minutes)
Dance clips from the 90's from a Singles Outreach Dance in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Singles Outreach. The 30th Anniversary Dance will be held on Friday, October 18th at the Polish Community Center. For more information call SOS at 452-6883 or go to www.SinglesOutreach.org

Pasha & Daniella Dance Showcase (5 minutes)
Dance Showcase at Danceland in Latham, New York, June 29, 2013.

Return to Nicaragua (30 minutes)
You're invited to take a journey in Northern Nicaragua -- Ocotal, out the road to Santa Clara, up into the mountains near Honduras, back to Ocotal and into the mountains again north of Mozonte to a small coffee farm.

Hancock Shaker Village (21 minutes)
A visit to Hancock Shaker Village with guide Jack Steffek -- April 2013

Dance Crazy Showcase (7 minutes)
April 28, 2013, Albany, New York, Dance Crazy performing at the Community Ballroom Dance at the Polish Community Center.

Jin Feibao/Fei Xuan Interview (14 minutes)
April 9, 2013 -- China's famous explorer, Jin Feibao, and his geologist friend, Fei Xuan, are interviewed on the Schenectady Today show with host Ann Parillo and translator, Raymond Ma.

Gospel Jubilee, Part I (30 minutes)
April 19, 2013 at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York

Gospel Jubilee, Part II (30 minutes)
April 19, 2013 at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York

Gospel Jubilee, Part III (30 minutes)
April 19, 2013 at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York

China Trip, 2013 (Information &Videos)
Two clips including a walk in Green Lake Park. More to come

Proctors Broadway Series 2013-14 -- Part I (30 minutes)
The New 2013-2014 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors -- including a preview of Phantom of the Opera, Sister Act, Sleeping Beauty and Ghost.

Proctors Broadway Series 2013-14 -- Part II (30 minutes)
The New 2013-2014 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors -- including a preview of Book of Mormon and War Horse.

Cirque Eloize (30 minutes)
Angelica Bongiovanni on the cyr wheel, one of the most amazing physical/artisitic feats I have ever seen and more!

Cuba Series (Eleven Videos)
Santiago de Cuba Walkabouts and More

Kahnawake Pow Wow, Montreal (30 minutes)
Wonderful traditional American Indian song, dance and costumes.

Images of West Africa (30 minutes)
Debunking the Myth of Voodoo and Slavery- by Connie Frisbee Houde. Journey in West Africa, January 24 -- March 15, 2013 (during library hours), Artist Talk and Opening Reception, Thursday, January 24 -- 5-8 p.m. Yates Gallery in the Standish Library Artist Talk will begin in room L26 (lower level) at 6:00p.m., with reception to follow upstairs in the gallery.

Giuliano's Holiday Dance Party (30 minutes)
Showcase Dances by Pasha & Daniella, students from Dance Crazy and the Westside Story Formation Team.

The Underground Railroad -- Part I (30 minutes)
Underground Railroad (Part I) at the Capital District Humanist Society. December 9, 2012 -- Presentation by Paul & Mary Liz Stewart "People of Courage, People of Hope, Seekers of Justice: A New Interpretation of Underground Railroad History." For more information go to www.UndergroundRailroadHistory.org

The Underground Railroad -- Part II (30 minutes)
Underground Railroad (Part I) at the Capital District Humanist Society. December 9, 2012 -- Presentation by Paul & Mary Liz Stewart "People of Courage, People of Hope, Seekers of Justice: A New Interpretation of Underground Railroad History." For more information go to www.UndergroundRailroadHistory.org

Downtown Schenectady Holiday Open House (30 minutes)
December 1, 2012, Clips of the Folklore Society, Tom Bass & puppets, the Saratoga Horse Carriage around Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady High School Students Jazz Combo, Edison Tech. Center and the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store.

Images of New Zeland (23 minutes)
Most of these photographs are taken by Krystal Garrison Millett)

The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba (30 minutes)
Performing at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York on October 26, 2012. This video includes interviews with pianist Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera and director Enrique Perez Mesa.

MoHu Albany Arts Trolley Ride (30 minutes)
With music by Sunny Side of the Street Band. October 10, 2012

Mop & Bucket Company Improv (30 minutes)
MopCo at Proctors Theater in Schenectady. October 5, 2012

Proctors Renovations and Coming Events (30 minutes)
Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York publicizes renovations to the magnificent theater and also announces the Broadway series for 2013.

Chess in the City (30 minutes)
Casual chess play and free lessons in Schenectady under the marquee in front of Proctors -- Mondays -- June 25 to August 27, 2012 -- 11:30am-1:00pm. Organized and run by the City Mission of Schenectady; sponsored by Third Way, City Mission and Proctors. This video includes interviews with Michael Saccocio, Executive Director of the City Mission and Bill Townsend, writer of the Chess Corner in the Sunday Schenectady Gazette. Also included is a world championship blitz match between Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Kramnik at the World Blitz Chess Championship, Moscow, 16 Nov 2010 and a short chess basics lesson from TheChessWebsite.com.

Truth or Happiness: Must a Humanist Choose? (30 minutes)
A presentation, by Dr. Gary Brill, Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University, to the Capital District Humanist Society in Albany New York on August 12, 2012.
www.humanistsociety.org

Erie Canal Audio Tour (30 minutes)
August 17, 2012, the official opening of the Erie Canal Audio Tour in Schenectady, New York with some historical photographs and video.

On Becoming a Person, Part II (30 minutes)
Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College, continues his presentation of Carl Rogers' classic work "On Becoming a Person" to the Capital District Humanist Society on July 8, 2012.

Pastors for Peace Humanitarian Aid Caravan to Cuba (30 minutes)
Mabel Leon, of Schenectady, New York, tells about the Humanitarian aid caravans from the United States to Cuba

Red Maple Farm -- NY Wildlife Rescue Center (30 minutes)
Wes Laraway takes the viewer on a "bats to bobcats" tour of the Red Maple Farm -- NY Wildlife Rescue Center in Middleburgh, New York.
www.redmaplefarm.net

The Human Condition in Extremis (30 minutes)
Paul Grondahl, addresses the Capital District Humanist Society. Paul is a veteran award-winning reporter at the Albany Times Union who talks about his experiences covering some of the most catastrophic disasters in recent years. He shares stories and photographs of his assignments that have taken him to Ground Zero on the morning of 9/11, to Haiti after its devastating earthquake as well as to troubled regions of the world such as sub-Saharan Africa. In this illustrated talk, Grondahl discusses what he witnessed in terms of the human condition when humanity is faced with extraordinary duress. He offers his observations on how ordinary people responded with courage and resilience to these catastrophic events.

Model, Laura LaFrate on the Runway (37 seconds)
Laura LaFrate on the runway at The Electric City Couture at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York as part of Art Night in Schenectady. May 18, 2012.

Empty Bowls (30 minutes)
Empty Bowls, a project of the Kenney Center at Union College, hosts a dinner at Proctors Theater to benefit the Schenectady City Mission and Bethesda House.

Electric City Couture, Part I (30 minutes)
The Electric City Couture at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York as part of Art Night. May 18, 2012. Part I.

Electric City Couture, Part II (36 minutes)
The Electric City Couture at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York as part of Art Night. May 18, 2012. Part II.

Children at the Well (second episode, 30 minutes)
Children at the Well with Gert Johnson, founder of the Interfaith Story Circle
of the Tri-City Area, and co-founder of, and community liaison for, Children at the Well; Sarah Mohamed Ali former longtime Children at the Well storyteller, sophomore at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and Adah Hetko former longtime Children at the Well storyteller, senior at Oberlin College in Ohio

Santiago de Cuba Carnival (25 minutes) Documentary by Professor Rafael Duarte and others -- in Spanish

Kunming Walkabout, Part III (30 minutes) March 2013 -- the streets, trendy clothing stores, markets, people and from minute six to eighteen, a visit to the home of artist Luo Xu -- unforgettable!

Honduras Walkabout (30 minutes) Most scenes are Tegucigalpa; last shots are from El Paraiso

"My Guyana" (30 minutes) "Stories of Guyana" told by Huldah Thompson at the Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area (Albany/Troy/Schenectady), New York held at the Schenectady Unitarian Society on December 5, 2013.

Carl Strock, "From D'burg to Jerusalem" (31 minutes) November 10, 2013 -- Presentation to the Capital District Humanist Society.

A Visit to Global Foundries (30 minutes) A visit to Global Foundries in Malta, New York -- November 12, 2013 with a ten-minute clip at the end of the video made by Global Foundries.

Pasha & Daniella Dance Showcase (5 minutes) Dance Showcase at Danceland in Latham, New York, June 29, 2013.

Return to Nicaragua (30 minutes) You're invited to take a journey in Northern Nicaragua -- Ocotal, out the road to Santa Clara, up into the mountains near Honduras, back to Ocotal and into the mountains again north of Mozonte to a small coffee farm.

Hancock Shaker Village (21 minutes) A visit to Hancock Shaker Village with guide Jack Steffek -- April 2013

Dance Crazy Showcase (7 minutes) April 28, 2013, Albany, New York, Dance Crazy performing at the Community Ballroom Dance at the Polish Community Center.

Jin Feibao/Fei Xuan Interview (14 minutes) April 9, 2013 -- China's famous explorer, Jin Feibao, and his geologist friend, Fei Xuan, are interviewed on the Schenectady Today show with host Ann Parillo and translator, Raymond Ma.

Gospel Jubilee, Part I (30 minutes) April 19, 2013 at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York

Gospel Jubilee, Part II (30 minutes) April 19, 2013 at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York

Gospel Jubilee, Part III (30 minutes) April 19, 2013 at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York

China Trip, 2013 (Information &Videos) Two clips including a walk in Green Lake Park. More to come

Proctors Broadway Series 2013-14 -- Part I (30 minutes) The New 2013-2014 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors -- including a preview of Phantom of the Opera, Sister Act, Sleeping Beauty and Ghost.

Proctors Broadway Series 2013-14 -- Part II (30 minutes) The New 2013-2014 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors -- including a preview of Book of Mormon and War Horse.

Cirque Eloize (30 minutes) Angelica Bongiovanni on the cyr wheel, one of the most amazing physical/artisitic feats I have ever seen and more!

Cuba Series (Eleven Videos) Santiago de Cuba Walkabouts and More

Kahnawake Pow Wow, Montreal (30 minutes) Wonderful traditional American Indian song, dance and costumes.

Giuliano's Holiday Dance Party (30 minutes) Showcase Dances by Pasha & Daniella, students from Dance Crazy and the Westside Story Formation Team.

Downtown Schenectady Holiday Open House (30 minutes) December 1, 2012, Clips of the Folklore Society, Tom Bass & puppets, the Saratoga Horse Carriage around Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady High School Students Jazz Combo, Edison Tech. Center and the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store.

Images of New Zeland (23 minutes) Most of these photographs are taken by Krystal Garrison Millett)

The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba (30 minutes) Performing at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York on October 26, 2012. This video includes interviews with pianist Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera and director Enrique Perez Mesa.

MoHu Albany Arts Trolley Ride (30 minutes) With music by Sunny Side of the Street Band. October 10, 2012

Mop & Bucket Company Improv (30 minutes) MopCo at Proctors Theater in Schenectady. October 5, 2012

Proctors Renovations and Coming Events (30 minutes) Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York publicizes renovations to the magnificent theater and also announces the Broadway series for 2013.

Truth or Happiness: Must a Humanist Choose? (30 minutes) A presentation, by Dr. Gary Brill, Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University, to the Capital District Humanist Society in Albany New York on August 12, 2012. www.humanistsociety.org

Erie Canal Audio Tour (30 minutes) August 17, 2012, the official opening of the Erie Canal Audio Tour in Schenectady, New York with some historical photographs and video.

On Becoming a Person, Part II (30 minutes) Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College, continues his presentation of Carl Rogers' classic work "On Becoming a Person" to the Capital District Humanist Society on July 8, 2012.

Pastors for Peace Humanitarian Aid Caravan to Cuba (30 minutes) Mabel Leon, of Schenectady, New York, tells about the Humanitarian aid caravans from the United States to Cuba

Red Maple Farm -- NY Wildlife Rescue Center (30 minutes) Wes Laraway takes the viewer on a "bats to bobcats" tour of the Red Maple Farm -- NY Wildlife Rescue Center in Middleburgh, New York. www.redmaplefarm.net

Model, Laura LaFrate on the Runway (37 seconds) Laura LaFrate on the runway at The Electric City Couture at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York as part of Art Night in Schenectady. May 18, 2012.

Empty Bowls (30 minutes) Empty Bowls, a project of the Kenney Center at Union College, hosts a dinner at Proctors Theater to benefit the Schenectady City Mission and Bethesda House.

Electric City Couture, Part I (30 minutes) The Electric City Couture at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York as part of Art Night. May 18, 2012. Part I.

Electric City Couture, Part II (36 minutes) The Electric City Couture at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New York as part of Art Night. May 18, 2012. Part II.