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| when: | Fri,Dec.11 - Sun,Dec.13 | |
| Event title | Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival | |
| Where: | Monterey Conference Center - Monterey | |
| Category: | Activities | |
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11th ANNUAL MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL AND WESTERN ART & GEAR SHOW TO BE HELD DECEMBER 11-13, 2009 IN MONTEREY, CA March, 2009, Monterey, CA – Don’t miss the very special 11th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival and Christmas Art & Gear Show (www.montereycowboy.org) on Friday through Sunday, December 11, 12 & 13, 2009. The festival will be held at the Monterey Conference Center located at One Portola Plaza, in downtown Monterey, CA. This popular annual event for all ages celebrates Monterey’s contribution to our western heritage with cowboy poetry, music, and a first class Western Art and Gear show. The festival brings together people from all over the United States to enjoy and learn more about the “cowboy way of life,” including its history, current values and culture. The festival features seven outstanding shows scheduled over the three days, plus a Jam Session on Friday night, a Christmas Western Art & Gear Show and Sale, and Silent Auction. There is also Sunday morning Cowboy Church to benefit The Salvation Army of the Monterey Peninsula and features many of the top performers of the weekend. The special entertainment lineup will include Lacy J. Dalton, Don Edwards, Hot Club of Cowtown, Sons of the San Joaquin, the Gillette Brothers and Dennis Gaines from Texas, Doris Daley from Canada, Pat Richardson and his brother Jess Howard, Waddie Mitchell, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, and many more. Ticket prices range from $30 to $35, or $200.00 for an all-event pass. For more information, to become a sponsor, a volunteer, or to purchase tickets, visit the website at www.montereycowboy.org or call 1-800-722-9652. The Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival also coordinates the popular Cowboys in the Schools Program. During the school year, volunteers work with local educators to introduce the concept of Cowboy Culture and the influence of the vaquero to a diverse group of elementary school students. This “Cowboy Way of Life” program helps to teach youth self-esteem, ethics and values, writing, art, and history. In addition to presentations at schools, the organization brings hundreds of students to Carmel Valley Trail and Saddle Club each year to see cowboys working with horses and cattle and many exciting live demonstrations by local volunteers. Young people also participate in the “Open Mic” event during the festival weekend. The Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation, the Arts Council for Monterey County with support from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, and numerous local businesses, agencies, and festival fans. |
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| Location | ||
| Venue | Monterey Conference Center | |
| Homepage: | http://www.montereyconferencecenter.com/ | |
| Street: | One Portola Plaza | |
| ZIP: | 93940 | |
| City | Monterey | |
| Country: | US | Show Location map |
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The Monterey Bay is the largest marine sanctuary in the United States. It's also where you'll find the beautiful Monterey Conference Center and a host of exceptional hotels, incredible restaurants and fascinating points of interest. The 58,000 square foot Conference Center offers three levels of outstanding meeting space including an exhibit hall, ballroom, theater, luxurious boardroom, breakouts, patios, galleries, terraces and banquet facilities. The Serra Exhibit Hall offers 19,600 unobstructed square feet, allowing 119 8' x 10' booths. The De Anza Ballroom seats 1,200 theater style, and 800 for banquets. The 494-seat Steinbeck Forum theater is ideal for your keynote address, press conference, seminar or performance. The Larkin Board Room is the perfect setting for your high level meetings. |
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