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Gallup Multicultural Festival |
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| Woven into the fabric of Multicultural Gallup are influences from every continent of the globe. The character of Gallup has been greatly influenced by Asians, Europeans, and Africans and others settling here in Native America. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Festival of Cultures October 7, 2006 |
Events of Heritage Day, 2004, 2005 - Report
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| The Gallup Multicultural Festival is an year long celebration culminating each year in a Festival of Cultures presenting traditional songs, dances, foods, and arts of the many ethnic and identity groups and heritages represented in the city and greater community of Gallup. In preparation for the event, schools, churches, and other organized groups conduct research, build displays, prepare presentations, write articles, etc. To have a space (exhibit), each heritage group, performer, or vendor should complete the application: |
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| Invitation to Exhibit/sell at the festival |
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“A Festival of Culture”Locations of the Gallup Performing Arts Center, The El Morro Theatre, and the Gallup Municipal Airport located at the bottom of the page.
Friday, September 29, 2006 7:30pm 10pm Daughters of the Desert El Morro Theatre A play by Patrick Moore, Melodrama, A Chase down Granada River, $5 adults, $3 students, children, and seniors
Saturday, September 30, 2006 Route 66 Fall Classic Car Show with the Over the Hill Gang Registration available from 2pm 4pm at Courthouse Square Cruise Drive down Coal St. between 1st St. and 3rd St. For further information please contact Tom Martinez by email at tmbluesman@wmconnect.com
MainStreet Fundraiser Saturday, September 30, 2006 2pm 8pm Picante Gigante Fry Bread and Chili cook-off $10 individual competition and $5 for each additional category What this means is it costs $10 to compete in red chili category for example and if you want to do green chili as well it costs an extra $5 and fry-bread will be in extra $5. So if you want to do all 3 as an INDIVIDUAL it is $20 total. $100 restaurants competition as a flat fee $5 tasting fee to visitors, Kids games available for free Registration is available from 2pm 3pm Located at the Downtown Walkway For further information please contact Heather Sood by email at HeatherSood@hotmail.com
Picante Gigante Fry-bread/ Chili competition Location: Walk- Way (the 5 of us coordinators all agree on this location and it is final.) Music: Las Auras del Desierto Band featured in front of the walkway near Coal. Time: Registration 2pm Tasting 4pm
Location: GJU Parking Lot Music: DJ Time: 3-8ish Kid activities (Face painting/ sidewalk chalk art) Location: Walkway Time: from 4pm
MainStreet/ Registration booths Location: Walkway Time: 2pm Car Show Registration Time: 2:00-4:00 Rt 66 Fall Classic Car Show Location: Coal St. between 2nd & 3rd Time: 4:00-7:00 Car Show
MainStreet Fundraiser Saturday, September 30, 2006 2pm 8pm Beer Tent Up to three tickets can be purchased at $4 each Located at the Gallup Joint Utilities Parking Lot
Sunday, October 1, 2006 2pm 4:30pm; 7:30pm 10pm Daughters of the Desert El Morro Theatre A play by Patrick Moore, Melodrama, A Chase down Granada River, $5 adults, $3 students, children, and seniors
4th Annual Regional Indigenous Bilingual Education Conference Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Policy and Leadership Strand Located at the Gallup Performing Arts Center For further information and registration please call 505-722-3389 or visit www.wnmu.org/ribec
Adventure Gallup & Beyond and The Gallup Journey Fundraiser Wednesday, October 4, 2006 The Blue Stone Project An Earth Rock Band at the El Morro Theatre $10 admission, For further information please contact Matt O’Mara at 505-722-4327 or Chuck VanDrun at 505-722-3399
4th Annual Regional Indigenous Bilingual Education Conference Thursday, October 5, 2006 Practitioners Strand for Teachers Located at the Gallup Performing Arts Center For further information and registration please call 505-722-3389 or visit www.wnmu.org/ribec
4th Annual Regional Indigenous Bilingual Education Conference Friday, October 6, 2006 Parent Involvement Strand Located at the Gallup Performing Arts Center For further information and registration please call 505-722-3389 or visit www.wnmu.org/ribec
Gallup Air Show Friday, October 6, 2006 9am 2pm Displays 11am 1pm Air Show Acrobatic Demonstration No admittance fee; “The Eagles” will join the fun offering free rides to children who have never been on a plane. Located at the Gallup Municipal Airport. For further information please contact Jerry Smith at 505-722-9596.
Gallup Intercultural Film Festival Friday, October 6, 2006 10am 10pm View Films at the El Morro Theatre $5 admission (all day pass) 5pm-6pm GIFF Reception at the Coffehouse Located at 203 W. Coal Ave, Gallup, NM 9pm 12am GIFF Reel Dance and Awards $7 Admission Located at the Gallup Performing Arts Center For further information please go to www.gpac.info/giff/
Ancient Way - Rte. 53 Scenic Festival Fall Festival Kickoff Friday, October 6, 2006 3pm 8:30pm BBQ Dinner, Market, Live Music by Jeremy Mayne, Zuni Dancers and Campfire at Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co. For any additional information Please visit www.ancientway-route53.com.
Gallup Intercultural Film Festival Saturday, October 7, 2006 8am 12pm Screenwriter’s Workshop by Santa Fe Screenwriters Conference featuring Larry Stouffer; $25, pre-registration Is available at the El Morro Theatre and the Gallup Performing Arts Center Located at the Gallup Performing Arts Center 12pm 3pm Free Equipment Demonstration Located at the Journey Office, 106 W. Coal Ave. Gallup, NM 10am-4pm Viewing of Films at the El Morro Theatre For further information please go to www.gpac.info/giff/
Ancient Way Rte. 53 Scenic Festival Zuni Fall Festival & Arts Market Saturday & Sunday, October 7th and 8th, 2006 9 am 5pm Art Sales, Demonstrations, and Traditional Dances Zuni Department of Tourism 505-782-7238 for further information, and www.ancientway-route53.com.
Festival of Cultures Saturday, October 7, 2006 12pm 7pm; Come Experience the Various Cultures in Gallup. Over 20 Food Vendors offer a Taste of their Cuisine, Live Bands, Arts and Crafts, and Kids Games (train and jumper). Located at the Courthouse Square on Aztec Ave. between 2nd St. and 3rd St. 7pm 9pm Live Bands move to the El Morro Theatre For additional performances. For further Information please contact Katie Baughman at 505-722-2228 or by email at chamberpromotions@gmail.com. Location of the El Morro Theatre: 207 W. Coal Ave Gallup, NM 87301 Location of the Gallup Performing Arts Center: 1500 S. Second St., Suite 4 Gallup, NM 87301 (in the Trademart Square) Location of the Gallup Municipal Airport: 2111 W. Highway 66 Gallup, NM 87301 |
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