Destination World: Native American/New England Roots
August 3, 2006: 5pm-9pm THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC
MUSIC, DANCE, AND FOOD:
The Lowell Five Main Stage at the Revolving Museum
5-9pm create your own decorative card with Native American and contemporary symbols.
5-6:30pm Jesse Red Horse: Native American flute music and cultural presentation.
6:30-7pm Wolf Cry Singers: MicMac, Cherokee, Navajo, Abenaki and Delaware.
7-8pm MicMac Dancer Allan Finnegan.
8-9pm "Ailteg": storyteller Judy Witters and artist Kathleen Cammarata present this Cinderella tale from the Mic Mac tradition.
ART AND CULTURE around Town:
FILM: At The National Park Vistor Center:
7-9pm Smoke Signals
Written by Sherman Alexie, Smoke Signals depicts two Native American boys on a journey of self-discovery. Sundance Film Award-Winner.
COOL CORNER GALLERY
6-8PM Stories from everyday objects: fiber arts exhibition with Ana & Sonja Lee.
Brew'd Awakenings: Native American drumming featuring Paul Johnson.
Friends Fabric Art: "Tree of Life" was introduced to early New Englanders with imported textiles from India.
Life Alive: taste of local organic teas that energize body, mind and spirit.
Second World: short film featuring New England fiddlers & step dancers.
2006 Lowell Quilt Festival: Citywide, August 3-6. www.lowellquiltfestival.org
Contact Info: Pam Goncalves
Call or email with any questions about Destination World.Project Manager: Pam Goncalves
Email: pgoncalves@lowellma.gov
Phone: 978.446.7162 @ Cultural Organization of Lowell