St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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Lee - The 13th Annual Festival Latino celebration begins by joining the Lee Founder’s Day Parade in the morning. 4:00 PM begins a five-hour presentation by Latin American folkloric dancers who perform stunning dances in beautiful costumes.
The program features folkloric dance companies from many Latin American countries. Through their performances and music, the dancers entertain the audience with the ceremonies, rituals, and stories of these rich cultures. Delicious ethnic dishes are available from local vendors. The festival is free of charge, alcohol-free, and open to the public. People of all ethnicities come together at the First Congregational Church Park, Main Street, Lee, MA!
The Festival Latino of the Berkshires is appropriately held during September, the official celebration of the federal Hispanic Heritage Month. (September 15th-October 15th) Festival Latino contributes to the development and cultural enrichment of students in Berkshire County schools. Faculty and students of all Berkshire County schools are especially encouraged to attend.
This year the Festival is privileged to present the award-winning Folkloric dance ensemble, Conjunto Folkloric Nuevo Milenio, led by director-choreographer Alberto Gonzalez. They will perform national and traditional dances displaying Panamanian life and customs.
Other groups presented include el Grupo Folklorico Cuzcatlan from El Salvador and NYC. The Ecuadorian Troupe Intiraymi will present the ancient Feast of the Sun. Fuerza International, a children’s dance group from Boston, will present Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage. Salsa and Salseritos con Clase from Springfield are modern salsa groups who will also appear. Trio Candela, will play Cuban & Caribbean music. The Berkshire Multicultural Dancers will perform. D.J. Albaro will provide music for dancing. A variety of ethnic dishes will be for sale, such as lechona, ternera a la llanera, tacos, chorizos, tamales, empanadas, horneado and pupusas.
The Festival will continue with a fundraiser party beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Bogie’s, 935 South Main St., Great Barrington, MA. (ID required!). Live music by Grupo Semillas, direct from Colombia! The group is renowned for their “True Salsa” sound, and Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata & Vallenatos rhythms.
Tickets at Bogie’s are $20.00 and will help meet Festival expenses. We are making an urgent call for donations to defray the expenses of producing the Festival Latino 2008! Please help us to maintain the Festival’s artistic excellence and keep it free to the public. Any amount that you can donate to Latino Festival Fund c/o Berkshire Taconic Foundation, P.O. Box 1021, Lee, MA 01238 will enrich the cultural life of our community. Your tax-deductible gift will make an enormous difference to The Festival Latino of the Berkshires 2008. Your support is deeply appreciated.
Saturday, 09-27-08, 4:00 to 9:00 P.M.
For further information please contact Gladis Rave at 413-329-0206 or Liliana Ortiz-Bermúdez at 413-243-3961. Please visit us on our website at www.festivallatino.org.
