Anything but dream catchers, please!
Where can I buy Native American crafts and jewelry in the Dakotas and Wyoming?
July 16th, 2010 
admin We are planning a trip to North and South Dakota and Wyoming. I would like to purchase Native American crafts, but do not want to do this at a mall or commercialized tourist attraction. Does anyone know of any off the beaten path shops or locations run by American Indians, where they make the money without the middle man?
Old Town Market San Diego
June 29th, 2010 admin Stroll through Old Town Market and be transported to a by gone era when the first Mexican settlers began to build homes and new lives. Join us for free, historic storytelling, shows and entertainment every day of the week. Or take a tour of the Whaley House. Americas most haunted historic museum. Browse through an assortment of unique shops, museums and more. See local artisans create magnificent handmade novelties, crafts, candles and out-of-the-ordinary items, all with a Mexican flair. Enjoy a mouthwatering, homemade tortilla made by one of San Diegos Old Town Tortilla Ladies or sample authentic Mexican cuisine at a nearby restaurant. We invite you to visit our Festival Marketplace and experience Old Town San Diego, the Birthplace of California. Theres so much to see and do in this quaint and lovely San Diego destination. So come relax and enjoy fun, food and history – Old Town Market.
A Glance & Awards: 2009 The 4th Annual World Culture Folk Dance Competition
June 8th, 2010 admin Written By Dance Judge: Dr. Caroline Kay Picart, DanceSport Champion, Scholar, Artist, Radio Show Producer and Host In 2009 competition, the panel of judges included Ms. Caroline Hoadley from Walhalla, South Caroline, Professor Eric Nielsen of Valdosta State University, Mr. Julius Horvath from Daytona Beach, Florida, Ms. Kristia Kaufman of Valdosta, and Dr. Kay Picart from Tallahassee, Florida. All of the judges had significant performance and teaching credentials, across a range of dance traditions, from classical ballet to modern, tap, jazz dance, acrobatics, gymnastics, ballroom, folk and international dances. The 2009 competition has three divisions, grouped according to age ranges, and to the number of people involved per entry. There were nine entries in the Youth Team Division (aged 14 and under); there were 10 entries under the Adult Team-Small Group Division (from 15 years old upwards, and with only one to three dancers per group); and there were 12 entries for the Adult Team-Large Group Division (from 15 years old and up, with four or more dancers). The 2009 competition certainly lived up to its reputation in terms of global diversity. Countries and regions represented included Hawaii, India, Scotland, Ireland, Nigeria, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia, Egypt, Cuba, Korea, Indonesia, USA, Sicily, West Africa, Middle East and Bavaria. In terms of which teams won, Europe dominated the Youth Team Division, with the Glas Tara Dance Group (Ireland) winning …