ALBUQUERQUE FOLK FESTIVAL
The Albuquerque Folk Festival is a non-profit event held with the goal of increasing the public's participation in music, dance and other folk activities. In the tradition of the folk ethic, the goals of the Albuquerque Folk Festival are to highlight non-commercial acoustic folk music and dance activities in the greater Albuquerque region and to encourage individuals to sing, dance and play music.2008 Folk Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the State Fairgrounds!
Click here for more information http://www.abqfolkfest.org2007 Folk Festival Schedule
Saturday, June 16, 10 am – 5 pm
State Fairgrounds – Outside under a tent
The following people will teach classes:
Geri Verble: Braided bead bracelet 11-2PM and 2 - 5PM
Tricia Sutton: Earrings 11- 2PM and 2 - 5 PM
Ann Reilly: Coil Bracelet 11-2PM and 2 - 5PM
Sara Friederich: Paper beaded necklace 11-2PM and 2 - 5PM
Deb Morrow: Beaded Sandals 11-2PM and 2 - 5PM
*Bead Bags and books: Ann Racehorse, Janice Murphey, Linda Nisenbaum, Jan Bond, Sandy Johnson
*Bead bags will consist of beads (sell for $5.00). The members will assist with attaching a hook/eye and demo crimping. Proceeds will go to the society.
VOLUNTEERS:
Geri Verble
Tricia Sutton
Ann Reilly
Sara Friederich
Jan Bond
Ann Racehorse
Janice Murphey
Susan Hager
Linda Nisenbaum
Deb Morrow
Sandy JOhnosn
Held Saturday, June 17, 2006 New Mexico State Fairgrounds
The prez reports that this was successful and is something the NMBS might be interested in doing on a regular basis. NMBS has been asked to sit on the porch and demonstrate beading. Sign up for times at the meeting or contact Trish Sutton at -899-3982. Volunteers needed to sell books at the Folk Festival. Sign up at the May meeting.