TWO FESTIVALS SET FOR THIS WEEKEND.Byline: Helen Gao Staff Writer GLENDALE - The 18th annual Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Story Swapping Festival and A Taste of Greece festival will take place in Glendale this weekend. The Story Swapping Festival is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church is a common name for the first United Methodist church established in a particular locality. Many First United Methodist Churches exist around the world. , 134 N. Kenwood St. It will include workshops on beginning storytelling, running a storytelling business and healing through stories. ``(Storytelling) is theater, literature, improvisation. It's stand-up stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. . It's something that has been with us for as long as we have been able to talk,'' said Bill Howard, a storyteller who is publicizing the event. Registration for the story swapping festival is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Checks can be sent to: L.A. Dreamshapers, c/o Erna Taylor- Stark, 627 Linda Vista Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105. For more information, call 626-792-8512. The Greek festival A Greek festival or Greek Fest is an annual celebration of Greek culture presented by many ethnic Greek-American communities and organization in the United States and Canada, particularly Greek Orthodox churches. is set for noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Glendale Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium is a name commonly used for a city's auditorium and/or arena. Canada
``The purpose is to relate to other cultures that there is another way of life - eat, drink, dance and enjoy,'' said organizer Sophia Katsamagas, who owns Sam's Famous Deli & Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or . Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Orthodox Mission to help homeless children in South America. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children 10 and younger. |
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