An Evening With Puzzlemaster Will Shortz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2007
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Celebrated NY Times Crossword Editor Coming to Springfield Twp., Montgomery County
On Wednesday, October 24, 2007, Will Shortz, editor of The New York Times Crossword Puzzle and Puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition, will present an evening of puzzles and fun at the Flourtown Country Club in Springfield Township, Montgomery County.
Shortz, who will be in the region hosting the first U.S. Sudoku championship from October 19 through 21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, will host the Springfield event with his long-time friend Doug Heller. Heller, who is running for Commissioner in Springfield, has been a judge at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament since its founding, by Mr. Shortz, in 1978.
The event will include a dinner reception, a series of word games hosted by Shortz, and a screening of the acclaimed documentary film Wordplay.
Wordplay, a glimpse at the weird and wonderful world of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, features Shortz along with a host of celebrities including Jon Stewart, Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Mike Mussina, and the Indigo Girls. Heller also appears in the film. Wordplay was an official selection for the 2006 Sundance Festival and the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.
Shortz, who is well-known by puzzle enthusiasts across the globe, has published over 100 crossword books and 50 Sudoku books, is the founder of the World Puzzle Championship and Director of the U.S. Puzzle Team, and has appeared as a guest on shows such as Oprah and the Daily Show.
Heller, a former crossword puzzle editor and current professional webmaster is running for First Ward Commissioner in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. Event proceeds will benefit Heller's campaign. More on the October 24th event can be found online at: www.hellerspringfield.com/puzzles.
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