Christine Jones' design for the Behind the Scenes 2010 Holiday Cards
USA - The ESTA Foundation will host the Behind the Scenes Boutique at LDI 2010. The State of Nevada has denied the charity's request to hold a raffle, traditionally one of its largest annual fundraisers. To make up for this loss of income, Behind the Scenes is asking LDI attendees to bring your raffle dollars to the boutique in booth #744 and show your support for your colleagues in need by picking up some special Behind the Scenes swag for yourself or as gifts for family and friends.

Many exciting items will be available for purchase, including the 2010 Holiday Cards, sold in packs of 10 and featuring artwork by some of the industry's top designers - David Gallo, Christine Jones, Jeremy Railton, and Andrew Hefter.

In addition, a new line of general purpose note cards will be offered featuring artwork by Hefter and Jones that are perfect as opening night cards or throughout the year. Hefter's designs include four stunning photographs shot on the set of An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin onstage at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre, consisting of 29 different ghostlights. Christine Jones' design features an image of a ghostlight in the heart of Times Square. These striking images will each be sold in packs of 12.

The boutique will also offer new items featuring Andrew Hefters' ghostlight artwork such as t-shirts and a new illuminated lapel pin. Gobo ghostlight earrings make the perfect stocking stuffer. New polos and tanks, with an embroidered Behind the Scenes ghostlight, and Altman Rental's working ghostlight will also be available for order.

Your purchase will bring hope and help to your colleagues in their time of need. If you are unable to attend LDI, support Behind the Scenes by visiting the online boutique after the show. All proceeds benefit The ESTA Foundation's Behind the Scenes program, which provides financial assistance to entertainment technology professionals who are seriously ill or injured. For more information about Behind the Scenes, to donate, or to apply for a grant, visit the web address below:

(Jim Evans)


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