ASAP GETAWAYS\Arizona's a happening place in January.Byline: Daily News Arizona's the place to be in January for arts, music, history, dance, quilting quilting, form of needlework, almost always created by women, most of them anonymous, in which two layers of fabric on either side of an interlining (batting) are sewn together, usually with a pattern of back or running (quilting) stitches that hold the layers , sled dog sled dog Any working dog used to pull a sled carrying people and supplies across snow and ice. The breeds most commonly used are the Alaskan malamute, Laika, Samoyed, and Siberian husky. All are powerful dogs with a thick coat and high endurance. See also Eskimo dog. racing. And, of course, sports (the Super Bowl will be played in Tempe on Jan. 28). Downtown Scottsdale will host a Thursday night Art Walk from 7 to 11 p.m. Jan. 25 featuring art, music, street performers, children's chalk art, food booths, shopping and luminarias. Special performances will be offered by American Indian and folklorico dancers and mariachi music. In Old Town, there'll be rope tricks and mock shootouts as well as Indian crafts and dancing. And on Indian School Road, a hot-air balloon blow will line the street between Goldwater Boulevard and Scottsdale Road. Information: (602) 898-5665, Ext. 3209. On Jan. 13, the Heard Museum, one of the few in the nation dedicated solely to American Indian arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. will open a branch in North Scottsdale with special performances and demonstrations through Super Bowl week. The town will host the Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction Jan. 17-21, and the Celebration of Fine Arts, featuring more than 100 craftspeople crafts·people pl.n. People who practice a craft; artisans. from across the nation, begins Jan. 20. Information: (800) 877-1117. In Yuma, a Civil War encampment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 13-14 at the Yuma Crossing Quartermaster quartermaster Officer who oversees arrangements for the quartering and movement of troops. The office dates at least to the 15th century in Europe. The French minister of war under Louis XIV created a quartermaster general's department that dotted the countryside with Depot will feature re-enactments of Union and Confederate camps. Admission starts at $2, or $8 per family. Information: (520) 329-0404. Jan. 19-21, Yuma will play host to the Colorado River Jamboree from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street Plaza. Arts and crafts, entertainment and food will be featured. Information: (916) 333-0427. Tucson will host the 48th annual Southern Arizona Square and Round Dance and Clogging Festival Jan. 18-20 at the Convention Center. Admission is $1, or $25 to participate as dancers. Information: (520) 885-6273 or (520) 885-5032. Jan. 19-21, Tucson will host the 18th annual Quilter's Guild Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tucson Community Center. Admission is $2. Information: (520) 760-2233. Flagstaff Flagstaff, city (1990 pop. 45,857), seat of Coconino co., N Ariz., near the San Francisco Peaks; inc. 1894. Lumbering, ranching, and a lively tourist trade thrive in the region, where many ruined pueblos, numerous state parks, several lakes, and large pine forests will host the 10th annual Winterfest Jan. 19-Feb. 7, featuring sled dog races, llama llama (lä`mə), South American domesticated ruminant mammal, Lama glama, of the camel family. Genetic studies indicate that it is descended from the guanaco. games, snow sports, ice skating, snow sculpturing and softball, a parade, concerts, art shows and historic tours. Information: (800) 842-7293. California: Indio will be the site of the 10th annual Southwest Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20-21 at the Entry Promenade at the National Date Festival Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. , Desert ExpoCentre. Featured will be artworks of more than 125 Southwest artists, American Indian and mariachi music, cowboy entertainment and food. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under free. Information: (619) 347-0676. Tahoe City will host the National Brotherhood of Skiers The National Brotherhood of Skiers, Inc. (NBS) was founded in February 1973 in Aspen, Colorado, USA and incorporated in 1975. NBS mission is to identify, develop, and support athletes of color who will win international and Olympic winter sports competitions representing the United Western Region's annual Winter Carnival Jan. 12-14, featuring parties and races. Information: (702) 831-1111. Sacramento will stage a Martin Luther King Community Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13-15 in the Sacramento Convention Center The Sacramento Convention Center is the main center for events happening in Sacramento, California, USA, which encompasses three venues: The Exhibit Hall, The Community Center Theatre and the Memorial Auditorium. External links
Colorado: If it says "moo," it's for sale at what's billed as the Super Bowl of the cattle industry, the National Western Stock Show, held in Denver through Jan. 21. More than 20 breeds and 3,000 cattle art on display and for sale, some of 10,000 animals exhibited at the show, including bison, horses, sheep, hogs, poultry, goats and llamas. Included ate 11 horse shows, two Mexican rodeos, cutting horse contests, dog-pulling contests, sheep shearing contests. The event's kickoff parade will begin at noon Tuesday. Information: (303) 295-1660. CAPTION(S): PHOTO Photo Arizona's desert isn't always quiet and serene. This month, numerous activities are scheduled, some set to coincide with the Super Bowl. |
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