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EVENT CALENDARListed here are festivals, demonstrations, presentations, and other events featuring folk & traditional art and artists. Individual artists featured below are participants in ACTA's California Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program.
JanuaryNative American Basket Weaving ClassesClasses held on Saturdays: January, 10, 17, and 24 The class will be divided into three sections: reed, pine needle, and juncus (yucca and deer grass) baskets. Students will learn step-by-step basket weaving techniques. The use and selection of natural materials will also be discussed. This class is designed for adults and youth with an interest in basketry, Native American heritage, arts, crafts, and/or textiles. For information visit the Autry Museum Website. Call Ticket Web for reservations at (866) 468-3399, or visit www.ticketweb.com
Grandes Maestros of Mexican Folk Art From the Collection of Fomento Cultural BanamexJanuary 31 – May 16, 2004 Capturing the passion, power and spirit of Mexico, this multi-venue exhibition showcases 400 bold and beautiful works made of clay, leather, stone, metal, fibers, paper and more, by the country's greatest living folk artists. Grandes Maestros will be featured at three museums in Fresno. Arte Americas Fresno Art Museum Fresno Metropolitan Museum
FebruaryChinese New Year Parade Saturday, February 7, 2004 Named one of the world's top ten parades, the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade is the largest event of its kind. A San Francisco tradition since just after the Gold Rush, the Parade continues to delight and entertain the many hundreds of thousands of people who come to watch it on the street or tune in to watch it on television. The parade is free, however bleacher tickets can be purchased for $30 by calling (415) 982-3000 or (415) 391-9680. For more information: www.chineseparade.com
22nd Annual ¡Viva el Mariachi! Festival and WorkshopsFebruary 21-22, 2004, Fresno The longest running mariachi festival in California is back! This year the legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Nati Cano y Mariachi Los Camperos headline the show on Sunday, February 22 at the Fresno Convention Center. Mariachi Workshops led by Maestro Nati Cano are on Saturday, February 21, 2004. Visit the Radio Bilingue website for ticket and festival information.
Grammy Award Winners Los Tigres Del Norte with opening act, Los Cenzontles and Julian GonzalezThursday, February 26, 2004 This is a unique opportunity to enjoy this legendary group up close and personal. Only 1200 tickets are available. Tickets range from $50—$85. Small business sponsorships (which include a “meet and greet”/photo opportunity with the band) as well as group sales are available. For tickets or more information visit the Fox Theatre website.
16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference February 26-29, 2004 This year the Folk Alliance comes to California for its annual booking conference. The conference features:
The current registration fee of $390 has been extended to January 30, 2004. Registration information at www.folk.org.
MarchBam Earthquake Benefit Concert
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