WEEKEND FESTIVALS BACK IN THE SADDLE.Byline: Fred Shuster Staff Writer Pistol-toting dudes in red bandanas may sound frightening, but add chaps, lasso lasso (lăs`ō, lăs  `), light, strong rope, usually with a smooth, hard finish, made of a fine quality of hemp or nylon. and a wide-brimmed Stetson to that getup and you could be describing good old-fashioned fun at the Autry Museum's annual Old West Fest. Saturday's celebration of cowboy culture includes roping, music, poetry and crafts. Demonstrations of yodeling yo·del v. yo·deled or yo·delled, yo·del·ing or yo·del·ling, yo·dels v.intr. To sing so that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and a falsetto. v.tr. - that precursor to karaoke - will also be part of the fun. In fact, Devon Dawson, whose voice appeared in ``Toy Story II,'' will be on hand at 1 p.m. on the museum's south lawn to perform ``Jessy the Yodelin' Cowgirl'' from the animated Disney hit. The event also moves indoors to the museum's Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. Theatre for performances by more than 30 acts from across the country, including Belinda Gail, Les Buffham and New West. The day comes to an end with a dance featuring the Lucky Stars Western Swing Band. OLD WEST FEST: Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . 11 a.m. Saturday. Outdoor activities free; $10 and $15 Wells Fargo Theatre shows; $5 and $10 dance at 9 p.m. Full festival passes $45 and $65. Call (323) 667-2000 or visit www.autry-museum.org. Also happening this weekend: WESTLAKE VILLAGE FUN FAIR: Inflatables, rock climbing rock climbing Sports medicine An 'extreme sport' in which the participant climbs rock formations, with or without ropes Injury risk Fractures, abrasions, death. See Extreme sports. , reptile show, music and carnival. Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. No charge. Call (818) 706-1613. FAMILY FESTIVAL: Music, obstacle course obstacle course n. 1. A training course filled with obstacles, such as ditches and walls, that must be negotiated speedily by troops undergoing training or participants in an obstacle race. 2. , 5K walk and firefighting display. South of Shoreline Village, Long Beach. 8:30 a.m. Saturday. No charge for festival, but $25 per person to register for walk. Call (818) 754-0312 or visit www.campdelcorazon.org. DAY OF THE DEAD: Ancient Aztec ritual with live music, procession, vendors. Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Forever Cemetery is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. It is adjacent to the north wall, or back, of Paramount Studios, who, with RKO Studios, bought 40 acres by 1920. , 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday. No charge. Call (323) 785-4261 or visit ladayofthedead.com. If you have a festival coming up, send information to Festivals, Daily News, 21221 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 or e-mail Dnlalife(at)dailynews.com. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Belinda Gail is one of 30 acts from around the county performing at the Old West Fest on Saturday. |
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