New Belgium Brewing and the Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation Partner for "Clips of Faith" Beer & Film Tour in Kansas City July 2nd

Clips of Faith
Clips of Faith
Beer, Film, Folly and Fun in One Tasty, Traveling Event 7:30pm July 2nd, 2010, at Theis Park, Kansas City

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New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire  Amber Ale, has rounded up the winning Clips of Faith film submissions and they're taking the show on the road, coming to Kansas City on July 2! This first-year festival will bring people together for a summer outdoor screening of collected amateur short films accompanied by some of New Belgium's most esoteric beer offerings. The Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour (www.clipsoffaith.com) will screen in fourteen cities throughout the summer and fall of 2010. 
 
Each stop along the tour will feature a free outdoor screening of the collected films, a full tasting of New Belgium's Lips of Faith beers (http://www.newbelgium.com/beer) and food from local vendors.  In Kansas City, all profits from beer and merchandise sales will benefit the Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation (http://mobikefed.org/). Recycling at the event will be handled by Keep Kansas City Beautiful and Community Recycling Centers, which are two Bridging the Gap programs (www.bridgingthegap.org).
 
"This tour combines our great passions - folly and beer," said Meredith Giske, New Belgium Brewing event director. "These short films will do a great job setting the stage for the beers we will be serving from our Lips of Faith portfolio, which features some of our most creative and hard-to-find brews." 

Entries range from kayaking buddies navigating grizzlies and whales on a paddling trip from Alaska to Seattle, to an absurdist spaghetti western about a flat tire (and some beer). There are visual odes to people's love affairs with their bikes, assorted comedy shorts, and thought-provoking environmental pieces.

"Craft beer, sustainability and whimsy - all caught on film," added Giske.  "Add in some tasty Lips of Faith beer, and you experience New Belgium's style of show business."  

Details for the Kansas City, Missouri event: 
When:       Friday, July 2 
Time:        7:30 - 10:30 p.m. 
Where:      Theis Park (map)
 
Proceeds Benefit:Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation
 
Other tips:      Food is welcome, alcohol is not (leave that to us) 
Bring low chairs or blankets - or lounge on the grass! 
 
To learn more about New Belgium's Clips of Faith series, go to www.clipsoffaith.com.

The creative team at New Belgium Brewing reviewed and selected the winning films.

Three top winners will receive an all expenses paid trip to New Belgium.  

The 2010 schedule is as follows: 
 
Madison - June 16
St. Louis - June 25
Kansas City - July 2
Missoula - July 7
Eugene - July 16
Davis - July 23
Truckee - July 30
 
Reno - August 6
Flagstaff - August 13
Nashville - September 3
Asheville - September 10
Raleigh - September 16
Charleston - September 23*
Athens - October 1* 
 
Sorry folks, submissions are closed for 2010.  
*Awaiting finalization. Watch www.clipsoffaith.com for updates.  
 
About New Belgium Brewing Company New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces eight year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Ranger IPA, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey, Mothership Wit and Trippel, as well as a host of seasonal releases.  In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship.  For more information, visit www.newbelgium.com.

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