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General Information - Attractions Scheduled for 2008

The

Arts in Nature Fest / Spring Flute Festival

Should any misinformation, omissions, or typos be found on this site, please inform
Lew Price.
This webpage will be updated as new information becomes available,
so please check it every so often if you think that you may be attending.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

We have been informed that there will probably be Waiver and Release form for
vendors to sign upon arrival.   A copy is not yet available but will most likely make
the vendor liable for any damage or loss to the vendor's property or any injuries that
the vendor might experience during the festival.   The School District wishes
to be held harmless - so the form will be the usual kind of release used today.

See Weather for latest posted forecast for festival days.

More information on the campfire is now available.

The latest information on raffle prizes is now available.   More prizes have been added.

Please look at the Special Note under Amateur Performances.
 

The starting time for the festival is still 8:00 AM.   However the posters
that have been placed by the Arts in Nature people say 10:00 AM.   The adults
are more than welcome at 8:00 as originally specified.   So are the children
if they choose to arise earlier enough.   Set-up time for the adult vendors
(those who are involved in the Spring Flute Festival such as flute vendors and
indigenous crafts) is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on both days, allowing time for those
vendors to finish setting up by the 8:00 PM starting time if they wish to do so -
while still giving time for the late-comers to set up.   Set-up time for the
Arts in Nature people (especially children) is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.   Perhaps
this will allow less easier access with the two groups separated in time - and safer
conditions for the children setting up.   Shortly after 8:00 AM there should be
music from the stage as that is when the festival actually begins.

The Northern California Flute Circle website shows that the festival
will end at 8:00 PM each day.   This is an error.   On both days the festival ends
at 6:00 PM, allowing time for dinner (two hours) on Saturday before the campfire and
playing circle starts at 8:00 PM - and time for the vendors to take down before 8:00 PM.

To clarify:

6:00 AM - The grounds are open for those vendors who wish
to set up early and who did not arrive the night before.

8:00 AM - The festival opens for the public and the music begins.
Hopefully, those vendors who wish to begin selling early will be set up.

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - The young people and other vendors who are late will set up.

10:00 AM - All the vendors are set up and the
vehicles are parked away from the the vending area.

6:00 PM - The public leaves and the vendors either
prepare for the night or take down and leave.

8:00 PM - All is ready for the night.
On Saturday the campfire and playing circle begins.
On Sunday the gate to the Nature Area closes.
 

Please take note of the fact that no RVs will be allowed on the festival site
(with the exception of one for security and aiding the ill, and one for the
Feather River Singers) except to unload or load.   Camping at the site
is not permitted either.   Please click on Accommodations
if you have not done so already.

Friends of the Nature Area (FONA), one of the sponsors will have an information
and First Aid booth.   Please bear this in mind in case first aid is needed.

Please stop at the Guest Registration Table near the entry gate to the
booth area which will be providing such information as schedules, maps, etc.
At this table one may also sign up for workshops - and buy concert tickets,
raffle tickets, souvenirs, CDs, inexpensive quality flutes especially designed
for children, and other items which will allow more dollars to cover festival
expenses and the Black Oak Mine Unified School District Music Program.

There has been a change in Weather and Maps below.
Vendors are advised to be sure that they can adequately cover
their booths in case of rain.   An easily printed map has been added.

Weather - Maps

There has been a change in paying for workshops.   Those attending
workshops may pay upon arrival or after the workshop has been given,
according to the agreement made at the time between the one instructing
and the one attending.   Go to the workshop portion below for details.
Workshops Scheduled for 2008

 

Underwriters

BLACK OAK ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Georgetown, California

JAN & CHARLIE ROSE

FRANKLIN CHOW

ROYAL DRAGON RESTAURANT, Georgetown, California

MAIN STREET CAFE, Georgetown, California

STARVING DOG PIZZA, Georgetown, California

TERRY'S PIZZA, Georgetown, California

ROSE'S GARGEN CAFE, Garden Valley, California

LYONS CONSTRUCTION, Kelsey, California

PANSY MAR, San Francisco, California

IRENE SMITH (Realtor), Georgetown, California

EL DORADO PRESS, Cameron Park, California

 
 

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We are asking businesses or individuals to become
UNDERWRITERS.

Should we fall short on early ticket sales, your contribution will enable us to pay the professional musicians’ fees and expenses (travel & lodging).   If you participate as an underwriter, we will include your name and/or your company's name on this website as an underwriter.

When the event is over, and all fees and expenses have been paid, we plan to return to the underwriters either part or all of the money they contributed.   If all goes well, we should have enough to help in funding the Black Oak Mine School District's music program and to pay part of next year’s festival expenses.

We are giving the underwriters three options.
(1)   They may contribute by buying concert tickets. In this case, the tickets act as immediate compensation for the donation which is the price of the tickets ($10.00 per ticket).
(2)   They may contribute money without immediate compensation and hopefully be compensated after the event is over.
(3)   They may buy tickets as part of their contribution and contribute money also (a combination of the first two options).

Concert tickets also act as raffle tickets, although raffle tickets are being sold separately as well.   If you would be kind enough to help us, we would be very grateful!   Please make your check out to Lew Price who is acting as the NoNahme Clan treasurer for this event.

If you have any questions, please contact Mignon Geli, 530-333-0299.   Many thanks, and we hope to hear from you soon!
 

Sale of CD Containing
Photos of the 2007 Spring Flute Festival and Concert

Carol Martin, a professional photographer, has created a CD containing 97 photos (jpgs) taken at the Spring Flute Festival of April 21, 2007, in Georgetown, California, and 37 photos taken at the Concert that night.   The NoNahme Clan is selling copies of this CD.   Half of the money for each sale is going to Carol for her efforts on our behalf - and Carol is donating the other half to the NoNahme Clan to help pay the expenses for the Arts in Nature Fest / Spring Flute Festival of April 26-27, 2008.   The price for each copy of the CD is $20, which includes sales tax and mailing expenses.

Even though the CD is copyrighted, it is possible to break the law and make copies for the use of others.   We are asking the buyers to use the honor system by refraining from making copies of the contents of the CD for the use of others.   We need to have enough help from sales to make the festival of 2008 possible.

The photo below is a reduced example of Carol's expertise.

When ordering a copy, please be sure to send your name and address with a check or money order made out to Carol Martin.   Lew Price is handling the sales and the copying of the Carol's CD, so please send your order to:

Lew Price
P O Box 88
Garden Valley, CA 95633

Thanks in advance for your help.
 

Sale of Native American Flute CDs

The NoNahme Clan will be practicing at the Golden Gecko in Garden Valley on days when the weather is tolerable with some exceptions (the Gecko has a larger shelter behind it now).   If you wish to attend, you may call either Lew Price (530) 333-9470 or Marion (Doc) Cole at (530) 621-9470 to be sure that the practice is still on.

At these practices and at any future events featuring the NoNahme Clan, the Clan will be selling CDs (albums) of various popular Native American flutists and possibly other items.   Proceeds of the sales will help to cover the expenses for the 2008 Fest / Festival and the music program for the Black Oak Mine Unified School District.

Sale Items

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Attractions Scheduled for 2008

Instructions and Applications for
Vendors   Workshops   Performances

 
The Arts in Nature Fest and the Spring Flute Festival are being combined in 2008 into a single two-day event.   Both were successful one-day events in April of 2007.   Since they complement one another, they are now scheduled together as a two-day event.   The location will be the Nature Area in Georgetown, California, in the beautiful forested foothills northeast of Sacramento.   Any amount gained that is over the hosts' expenses will be split equally between the expenses needed for the 2009 fest/festival and the music program for the Black Oak Mine Unified School District.

Your Hosts

Hosting are the Friends of the Nature Area (FONA) and the NoNahme Clan of the Northern California Flute Circle (NCFC).
 

Admission

The event will be open to the public and no admission is required for the anything except the concert.   However, donations are needed to cover the hosts' costs.   Any amount over the costs for the hosts will go to the music program for the Black Oak Mine Unified School District.
 

Guest Registration

Those attending the festival will find a table near the entry gate to the booth area where they may register as guests, sign up for workshops, and obtain maps, schedules, concert tickets, raffle tickets, verbal information, and souvenirs.   Another table will be located above the amphitheater where tickets for the concert and the raffle can be purchased and information can be obtained.
 

Children

Children are most welcome and there will be young performers on the stage at the amphitheater on Saturday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
 

Restrictions

The event is being held on a school nature area in which no alcoholic beverages, drugs, or smoking are allowed.

Performers will be playing and the airwaves are being reserved for them.   Consequently, amplified sound from other instruments, loud drums, radios, and any other sound-producing devices will not be permitted.

Cell phones often will not work here in the big hills.
 

Attractions

Native Plants - Storytelling by Young People and Adults for Young People and Adults
Books - Hikes through the Beautiful Nature Area - Art and Craft Exhibits
Booths selling Food, Herbs, Art, Crafts, Musical Instruments, and more (See the list of past vendors)
Music featuring Voices, the Native American Flute, the Australian Didgeridoo, Drums, & Rattles
Workshops and Activities for both Young People and Adults on Nature Arts & Crafts and Music
Booths with Free Information on Nature (such as forestry and watersheds)
 

Parking

Areas will be designated for public parking and for vendor parking.   Vendors, performers, or those giving workshops may park temporarily nearer their booth site, the amphitheater, or workshop area - only long enough to unload or load.
 

Eating

Aside from the food vendors at the event, there are numerous eating establishments within walking distance in the local area.
 

Keeping the Area Natural and Clean

The entire Nature Area (amphitheater, booth grounds, parking area, etc.) must be kept clean and devoid of garbage of any kind.   To keep the area natural in appearance, littering or vandalism of any kind is prohibited.   Witnesses to any such incidents are encouraged to report them to the security people.   Should litter be detected, please place it in one of the containers provided for that purpose even if the litter is not your own.   It takes a lot of work to put on an event such as this one and those doing the work could use everyone's help.   Thanks in advance.
 

Overnight Accommodations

There is no room for parking RVs at the festival site and camping at the site is not allowed either.
For a list of places to stay overnight, please click on the following.
Accommodations
 

Concert

There will be a concert featuring Scott August (award-winning Native American style flute player), David Blonski (reknowned for playing and making didgeridoos), the Feather River Singers (women's drum and singing group), Talking Drum (men's drum group), and members of the Northern California Flute Circle.   Tickets are $10.00 each and are considered raffle tickets as well as concert admission tickets.   They will be available (only 200) on a first-come-first-served basis.   The table for festival guest registration near the entry gate to the booth area will have concert tickets for sale from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday - or if there are any left, they may be purchased at the amphitheater after 2:00 PM.   Those who want tickets in advance my order them by postal mail.

The concert will be at the amphitheater in the Nature Area between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturday.   The seats at the amphitheater are made of bare wood with nothing for back support.   Consequently, members of the audience are encouraged to bring pillows and such items for back support as might be desired and possible.   There is room to stretch and move about to some extent which would not be possible were the concert to be indoors.   In case of showers, the performers will have a roof over their heads.   However, members of the audience should bring their umbrellas.
 

Raffle

There are now raffle tickets available separately for $1.00 each and tickets for the concert will be considered raffle tickets as well.   Those buying raffle tickets should be sure to fill out their name and address legibly.   One need not be present to win.   Raffle tickets will be sold at the table for registering near the entry to the booth area.   Those who want raffle tickets before the day of the event may order them and ask to have them sent via postal mail.   Drawing will be on Sunday, probably at about 2:30 PM at the amphitheater.

Raffle prizes:

1.   Native American style flute made by Lew Paxton Price (author and creator of a popular flutemaking program).
      Description of flute follows.
      A.   Plays in key of G sharp capable of one half-step of temperature adjustment
      B.   Twenty inches long with an oval bore
      C.   Has a 2 1/8 inches long standing-on-all-fours grizzly bear fettish carved by Many Eagles (Shoshone)
            in realistic style with fine woodburning used for details
      D.   Made of western cedar (what most Native Americans in the west used)
      E.   Halves are joined and coated inside with epoxy, which is best insurance against moisture damage
      F.   Was designed using Lew's computer software
      G.   Plays in pentatonic modes one and four - and in one full octave of the diatonic scale
      H.   Outside finish is non-glossy tung oil for more authentic look and easy repair when scratched
      I.   Incorporates Lew's latest design for prevention of "choking" due to excess moisture
      J.   Comes with Creating and Using the Native American Love Flute, a small instruction book by Lew
            and Learning Made Easy - How to play the Native American flute with CD by Neoka Faulk,
            a hard carrying case for traveling, and a soft case/liner made by Marla Porter
      K.   Estimated value of entire package $350 to $400

2.   Newly-designed, high-performance Native American flute (in the key of C above middle C) made of CPVC
      in the style of the old elderberry flutes.   This new type of flute plays beautifully and comes with an eight-page
      pamphlet with a fingering diagram, and instructions on how to learn to play and care for the flute.

3.   Beginning Native American Flute book and CD by Mike Oitzman.

4.   Gift certificate for a buffet meal for two at the Royal Dragon restaurant in Georgetown.

5.   Gift certificate of $15.00 for Lunch at Main Street Cafe in Georgetown.

6.   Gift certificate of $15.00 for (2nd one) Lunch at Main Street Cafe in Georgetown.

7.   Gift certificate for a pizza at Starving Dog Pizza in Georgetown.

8.   Gift certificate for a pizza at Terry's Pizza in Georgetown.

9.   Gift certificate for mochas/smoothies for two at Rose's Garden Cafe in Garden Valley.
 

Campfire Circle

On Saturday, April 26, flute enthusiasts who are members of the Native American Flute Association or one of the many Native American flute circles (and their guests) will have the opportunity for an informal gathering around a campfire after the public has left.   Musicians may take turns playing the flute.   Accompanying instruments are welcome (such as the guitar or harmonica).   Drums and rattles may be used as accompaniment but extremely loud drumming is prohibited.   This is an opportunity for fluties to enjoy nature and be sociable.   It should be a starry, relatively quiet night, and loud sounds ruin the mood.   Those attending should bring their own chairs or blankets to sit upon.   Those who are not accustomed to Northern California should not be fooled by a warm day.   The nights can be rather cool, so take something warm to wear.   Should one campfire be insufficient, another may be available at a campground next to the river about ten miles away.   We have no way to determine how many will be at the campfire unless you contact us in advance, so if you plan to attend, please let us know by calling one of the coordinators.   Otherwise we have no way to make arrangements in case there are too many for only one campfire.

Camping is not allowed in the Nature Area, so don't bring your tents.

The members of the circle are usually too far from the fire to experience very much heat - so be sure that you dress in warm clothing.   The fire will be at the Indian Camp in the Nature Area, and there are no lights along the path to the Camp - so bring a flashlight so that you may maneuver safely.  

In the circle, the players take turns playing.   The active player, when finished, passes the honor on to the person on his or her left.   The one playing may ask for accompaniment from other players - or not.   There will be times when a player declines to play when it is his or her turn.   The one declining simply passes the opportunity on to the person on his or her left.   Those not playing should honor those who are by remaining silent during each song.   Conversation between songs should be soft and kept to a minimum so that the mood is not broken.   Players must not use electronic amplification - and this should not be a problem even for those who are partially deaf because there will be little if any masking noise.   Remember that the old Native Americans did not have electronic amplification or echo.   Although it should be no problem, remember when playing that there are others who wish to play too, and limit your playing to one song that is not excessively long for each of your turns at playing.

Alan Lubanes has graciously agreed to start the campfire using only friction (no matches - no modern lighters).   If you arrive on time or earlier, you may see how this is done.   At some point, there may be a break to eat something or people may use the fire, a few at a time, to roast weenies or marshmallows.   If you wish to eat, please bring your own food and drinks - but remember that we will be on school grounds and by law may not have alcoholic beverages.   Also remember to bring away what your brought with you, including your trash.

If you have a chance to bring a stick or two of firewood, please do so.   If you arrive early, please do not disturb the fire area where Alan has set up the wood to start the fire.   There is pond near the Indian Camp and there will be buckets available to transport water to dowse the fire.   Best to move the rocks away before putting water on the fire so that the rocks don't explode.   The fire should be completely out before the last person leaves (no smoke or steam, and only cold ashes).
 

Afterward

Following the event, several activities are possible which allow socializing among fluties.   We highly recommend the Garden Valley Park as a place to meet friends and play flutes.   There is another park in Lotus, and one in Coloma where there is a gold rush museum and Sutter's Mill where gold was first discovered.   Georgetown itself is a major tourist attraction with various eating establishments and shops.   There are also local people who would be happy to have you meet at their spacious locations.
 

Performances

Beginning at 10:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday, there will be "amateur" performances at the amphitheater at times when there is no concert.   Those who wish to perform should apply by calling Susan Whittington (young performers) or Lew Price (adults).   We plan to have the young people performing in the morning and possibly the very early afternoon, and adults performing in the midafternoon before the concert.

Those applying should provide their names, telephone numbers or Email addresses, what they will be doing on the stage, and how long their performances will last.   Please let Susan and Lew know as soon as possible when you have your act and title together so they can begin the scheduling.   Late callers could be left out due to lack of stage time.
Susan Whittington (evenings only)   (530) 333-1826 or Susan
Lew Price (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)   (530) 333-9470 or Lew

 

Workshops

Be sure and look at workshops for 2008 below if you plan to attend one.   Check the schedule below to see when the workshop begins.   Upon arriving at the festival, sign up at Lew Price's table for any workshop you plan to attend.   Because the Nature Area can be a bit confusing, unless instructed otherwise, about 10 minutes before the workshop is to begin, be at the designated assembly area within the vendor area so that you can be escorted to the workshop.   Those attending workshops should bring their own chairs or blankets to sit upon.   Note that the vendors and workshops listed below for 2007 are merely for your information as the festival for 2007 is in the past.   Workshops Scheduled for 2008
 

Vendor and Workshop Instructions and Applications

For a vendor or workshop application, go to Vendor Instructions or Workshop Application.
Those who are unable to access or to use a computer should contact one of the coordinators for guidelines and an application blank.   Generally speaking, booths selling factory-produced items will not be allowed.
 

Weather

In the past, the weather in Georgetown for the last weekend end of April has been beautiful.   We pray that it will remain so.   However, should there be inclement weather, the workshops may be held in a nearby school.   Vendors are encouraged to use rainproof booths.

The performers on-stage at the amphitheater will be sheltered by the sloped roof section at the back of the stage in the case of rain.   However, members of the audience should carry umbrellas if it looks like the weather will be "iffy".

The campfire circle will most probably be cancelled if there is extreme inclement weather.

As of April 22, 2008, the local weather forecast for April 25, 26, and 27 is favorable with some clouds moving in on Sunday and no rain predicted.   Local people should monitor the local TV weather channels for details.   In my experience, the national weather channel is virtually useless for predicting weather here in the foothills.
 

Maps

Click on "detailed map" for complete directions and upon "simple map" for an easy-to-print map without detailed directions.

Poster

For those who wish to print posters for use at clubhouses, community centers, churches, or other gathering places, click on "poster" below.

Coordinators
Marion Cole (530)621-3227, Lew Price (530) 333-9470 (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), Susan Whittington (530) 333-1826 (evenings only)
Email Contacts:   Marion (Doc) Cole       Lew Price       Susan Whittington
 

What follows is a listing of the vendors, workshops, and activities to be found at the Arts in Nature Fest/Spring Flute Festival in April of 2008.   We hope to see you there.

ATTRACTIONS SCHEDULED for 2008

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2008 Workshops - 2008 Performances

Tasty Indian Tacos will be sold.   The Taco Booth is a scholarship fund raiser for the El Dorado County Indian Council.

The Main Street Cafe in Georgetown will be selling excellent food.

Rose's Garden Cafe in Garden Valley will be selling lumpia and smoothies.

The Georgetown School Greenhouse with have plants for sale (fund Raiser).

The U. S. Forest Service will have information and free activities of young folks.

The Mountain Lion Foundation will have information and free activities of young folks.

Mary McNamee has a community weaving project.

Alan Lubanes will show folks how to make fire with friction.

Jan Rose will have beautiful pine needle baskets for sale.

Squirrel Tooth Annie (Judy Habig) will have old-style straw hats for sale.

Grange on the Green, a non-profit environmental group, will sell solar toys for kids, art supplies, books, and plants.

Rosebud Nursery - Health Communities Grow on Trees - Martha Cox, certified arborist, sharing information on trees.

Needle Nellie's Quilt Group - Quilt raffle to support Georgetown Fire Department and free drawing for a lap quilt for kids.

California Native Plants - Books and information.

Steve Dowty - Selling Native Plants, Herbs, and original, darkroom-printed photographs taken from the late 1800s and 1970.

Traverse Creek Watershed Stewardship - Maps and information.

KFOK Radio

Youth Booths to Support GSHS - Environmental Club and Leadership - free activities for kids.

Michelle Gerondakis - Tie-dyed T-shirts and Body Lotion

Vance Pennington (Waking Spirit Flutes), flutemaker and teacher, will be selling his flutes to flute makers of all levels and selected performing and recording artists.   He will also have beadwork & flute accessories, and other musical instruments.   www.wakingspiritflutes.com

Igor Sedor will have flutes for sale.   He apparently has no website, we will vouch for his expertise the beauty of his flutes.

Stephen DeRuby will be selling flutes, instruction books, recordings, and flute cases.   www.deruby.com

Lew Price will have most of his books and CDs for sale which include eight books on flutemaking, two on flute physics, one on flute evolution, and one on music theory - as well as copies of his flute design software on CD.   He may also have a few flutes to sell.   www.lewpaxtonprice.us

David Ferrier will be his selling handcrafted drums.   Each drum is unique and crafted for visual interest and quality sound.   All drums are made from native and sustainable wood varieties such as alder, poplar, pine, walnut, and oak.   Other percussion instruments such as frogs and shakers will also be for sale.   David's Drums

Russ Venable will be selling his flutes - which will include some of his famed multiple-barrel types (drone flutes).   Russ has made cherished flutes for double-grammy winner Mary Youngblood. www.rvflutes.com

Bill Timothy will be selling beaded flute wraps.   We recommend Bill's exquisite choices of color combinations, designs, and number of beads used for each wrap.   Any artist who can spend so much time and energy on beadwork must love what he does.   Bill Timothy's Flute Wraps

The Northern California Flute Circle will have a table along with its hosting NoNahme Clan, selling items such as T-shirts, Native American Flute CDs, photo CDs taken at the festival in 2007, concert and raffle tickets, etc.
Northern California Flute Circle
NoNahme Clan

John Stillwell will be selling some superbly beautiful flutes.   If you haven't seen them, you should visit his website. www.atflutes.com

Don Schulz will selling drums and rhythm instruments as well as giving workshops on drummaking (see workshops below).
www.thedifferentdrum.net

The Fairy Ring Mushroom Company (twin sisters) will be selling drums, flutes, jewelry, and original fine arts.   www.fairyringmushroom.com

Becky Olvera Schultz will be selling museum-quality Native American & southwest gourd and clay masks, serigraphs, rawhide shields, dolls, beaded caps, beaded earrings, beaded pouches, beaded key chains, turtle shell rattles, native pride t-shirts, native pride caps, art prints, and more.   www.native-expressions.com   www.native-art-gift-shop.com   www.powwow-power.com

David Blonski will be selling didgeridoos, low-priced Native American style flutes, and CDs.   www.timelessproductions.com

The Contrary Trader will be selling native drums, flute cases, rattles, and parfleche lanterns.   These are handmade of old designs using processes and materials that were in existence prior to 1840.

Jeanne and Jim Callaway (Eagle Heart Flutes) will be selling flutes, flute bags, Eagle Heart CDs & DVDs, dream walker buffalo drums, drum bags, antler-horn-shell-stone jewelry & dream catchers, and spirit boxes.

Eric Ray will be selling elkskin and buffalo hide drums, flute bags, drum rattles, bullwhip kelp rattles, medicine bags, dance shields, medicine wheels, and turtle shell pouches - all Native American with authenticity provided to buyers.

Linda Angel Gonzales will be selling beautiful flute bags and cases, stylish metal and wood flute holders, and Native American style decorations.

John Kulias will be selling his incredibly beautiful Meadowlark Ceramic Native American style flutes.   www.meadowlarkflutes.com

Michael and Jane Crazy Elk will be selling handcrafted dream catchers, spirit wheels, medicine bags, dance fans, ceremonial knives, traditional hunting knives (with buffalo bone blades and elk antler handles), mandalas, bone chokers, shields, lances, peace pipes, and numerous other items - and perhaps some bows, arrows, and quivers.   www.folkart.com/crazyelk

Barbara Gerard Mitchell (artist) will be selling landscapes, portraits, equine, and Native American art.   featherstone_art@yahoo.com

General Information - Attractions Scheduled for 2008

2008 Vendors - 2008 Performances

Some of the workshops are free.   Others are being presented for a fee and are being given on a first-come-first-served basis. When a fee is involved, we have decided that those attending should pay either upon arriving or after the workshop has been given according to whatever is agreed between the instructor and the student.   Checks sent for workshop attendance should be made out to the person presenting the workshop except in the case of Scott August who would prefer that checks be made out to Cedar Mesa Music which is his business name.

Those attending a workshop should bring a chair, blanket, or some other means of sitting unless they prefer to stand.  

Upon arriving at the festival, sign up at Lew Price's table for any workshop you plan to attend.   Because the Nature Area can be a bit confusing, about 10 minutes before the workshop is to begin, be at the designated assembly area within the vendor area so that you can be escorted to the workshop.

Please check this webpage periodically.   In any case, we plan to keep the beginning flute workshop starting time at least 2 1/2 hours before the advanced flute playing workshop starting time.   The workshop schedule is given below.   Please look farther down for the details regarding each workshop.
 

Workshop Schedule

10:00 AM Saturday (1-2 hours long) - Kathi Elias' Beginning Flute Playing for Young People age eleven and under.

10:00 AM Saturday (2 hours long) - Mike Oitzman's Beginning Flute Playing Workshop

10:00 AM Saturday (1 1/2 to 2 hours long) - Scott August's Anasazi Workshop

11:00 AM Saturday (1 1/2 to 2 hours long) - Feather River Singer's Native American Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth

12:30 PM Saturday (1 1/2 to 2 hours long) - Scott August's Advanced Flute Playing Techniques

1:00 PM Saturday - (1 to 1 1/2 hours long) David Blonski's Didgeridoo Made Easy

1:00 PM Saturday (2 hours long) - Don Schulz' Make Your Own Drum

In some cases where the number of people signing up for a workshops exceeds the maximum, there may be other workshops scheduled for Sunday.   Also, certain workshops may be available on Sunday which could not be given on Saturday.   See individual details for each workshop below the schedule.

10:00 AM Sunday (2 hours long) - Mike Oitzman's Beginning Flute Playing Workshop

10:00 AM Sunday (1 1/2 to 2 hours long) - Scott August's Anasazi Workshop

10:30 AM Sunday (about 1 1/2 hours long) - David Blonski's Didgeridoo Made Easy

12:30 PM Sunday (1 1/2 to 2 hours long) - Scott August's Advanced Flute Playing Techniques

1:00 PM Sunday (1-2 hours long) - Kathi Elias' Beginning Flute Playing for Young People age eleven and under.

1:00 PM Sunday (about 2 hours long) - David Blonski's Advanced Didgeridoo Techniques

Individual details for each workshop follow.
 

The Feather River Singers will be giving a workshop at 11:00 in the morning (time could change - but hopefully it won't) on Saturday, April 26, with the title Native American Drum: Heartbeat of Mother Earth   It will be about 1 1/2 to 2 hours long.   Participants should be age 12 or older.   The workshop will be a journey through the basic drum protocol, drum rhythm, song structure, and spiritual connection of the Native American drum.   Those attending should bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on and a hand-drum or rattle if available.   The Singers prefer to have no more than twenty attending, depending on the space available.   If there are any no-shows at the assembly area, their places will be given to others.     There will most likely be a large number of folks who sign up at the last minute.   First-come-first-served, so if you want to be assured of a place, sign up in advance.   Remember, if there are no-shows at the assembly area for the workshop, there will be room for others.   There will be no charge but donations are welcome.

David Blonski www.timelessproductions.com will be giving workshops as follows.

Didgerido Made Easy - David presents this beginning level didgeridoo class with enthusiasm, warmth and humor.   His step-by-step lessons will take you from beginning to advanced playing techniques in an easy-to-understand-and-follow format.   David has 15 years of experience with the didgeridu as a performer, recording artist, teacher, and craftsman - and eagerly shares his knowledge of the instrument.   David will focus on tonal variations, dynamic vocal accents, animal calls, circular breathing, and contemporary styles of rhythmic playing.   The workshop lasts for approximately 1 1/2 hours. There is a $35 fee which includes an instructional CD.   This workshop will be given on Saturday at 1:00 PM, and if enough people are interested, it will be given again on Sunday at 10:30 AM.

Advanced Didgeridoo Techniques - Taking Your Playing to the Next Level - In this workshop, David teaches better articulation, faster and more dynamic rhythms, explosive vocals, and the bounce-breath form of circular breathing used in fast-paced rhythmic playing.   David holds nothing back in this extremely enjoyable and informative workshop on advanced didgeridoo techniques.   David often lets his class direct the material covered as he shares everything in his grab bag of tricks.   You'll be delighted at how quickly you can master these techniques.   While recommended for intermediate level players, beginners can also benefit from the deeper exploration and more in-depth explanations offered in this class.   This workshop lasts for approximately 2 hours.   There is a $35 fee.   This workshop will be given on Sunday at 1:00 PM provided enough people sign up for it.
 

Kathi Elias and Sherry Martin will be giving a workshop especially for young people on playing the Native American flute.   Kathi is a music teacher and Sherry is a registered nurse.   Both enjoy the Native American flute.   Flutes in the key of C over middle C will be given to those attending for use during the workshop and to keep for future use.   The performance of the flutes provided exceeds that of most high-priced Native American style flutes even though each is sized for young hands.   Anyone taking this workshop must be under twelve years old.   The maximum number of students for one session of the workshop is twelve.   The first twelve who sign up will be able to take the workshop on Saturday.   The second twelve who sign up may take the workshop on Sunday.   Each student must bring something upon which to sit.

There is a $10 fee for each one attending which includes the cost of the flute.   If the student already has a suitable flute, he or she may bring it and will be not be charged for the workshop.   Those who have no flute and do not wish to pay for the flute provided, may take the workshop by using the flute temporarily.   The plastic flutes provided for this workshop are bought by adults for $25.00 each and have a performance that exceeds that of most wooden flutes.   Consequently, the $10 fee for the flute is a bargain that is only being offered to young people under age 12.   Young flute enthusiasts who are 12 or older should sign up for either Mike Oitzman's beginning flute playing class or Scott August's advanced flute playing class.

Kathi or Sherry will collect workshop fees in advance.   Each session of this workshop should last from 1 to 2 hours.   Parents are invited, and if not present, are expected to pick up their young ladies and gentlemen at the end of each session.

Mike Oitzman, the working "chief" of the NCFC, will be giving a beginner's flute playing workshop.   There will be no charge for the workshop, but those attending will be required to buy Mike's book/CD for $20.00.   Workshop will last 2 hours and those attending should bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on.   Mike has asked to give two workshops if we have enough people signing up. One is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday - before Scott August's at 12:30 PM - so that those attending both can move from beginning to advanced rather than the reverse.   If there is a need, the other will be on Sunday, probably at the same time (10:00 AM).   Each one attending is expected to bring his or her own flute.
 

Award-winning Scott August will be giving an Anasazi Workshop at 10:00 AM on Saturday.   The fee is $40.00 per person and the workshop will last from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.   The maximum number of people for this workshop is 20.   If necessary due to excessive numbers signing up for this workshop, Scott will have another at the same time on Sunday.   Those attending will need to have an Anasazi flute.   If you don't have one and plan to attend, best you order one soon as they must be created and that takes time.

Scott will also be giving a workshop with the title Advanced Flute Playing Techniques.   It will be presented on Saturday at 12:30 PM.   The workshop should last from 1 1/2 to 2 hours.   The fee will be $40.00. The maximum number of people that Scott wishes to handle at one time is 20.   Should there be an excessive number of sign-ups, this workshop will be presented again on Sunday and 12:30 PM.

To pay for one of Scott's workshops by check, please make out your check to Scott's business which is Cedar Mesa Music.

Don Schulz will be giving a 2 hour drummaking workshop, Make Your Own Drum during which the participants will be making their own 18 inch drums from materials furnished by Don.   Don will furnish tables for the workshop, but participants should bring their own chairs.   The time for the workshop will be 1:00 PM on Saturday.   In case more than 10 people sign up, there will be another workshop at 2:00 PM on Sunday.   Cost for taking the workshop is $160.   Each participant will leave with his/her own 18 inch still-wet, hand-tied drum.   No children under 8 years old will be allowed.   Any child under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent.

Lew Price will be providing information on flute theory, design, and crafting at no charge.   Those interested may ask questions or converse with Lew regarding flutes or related things at any time that Lew will be not be too busy with other activities.   Last time this did not work out well and several people were interrupted.   Hopefully, things will be better organized in 2008, although at this time that eventuality seems unlikely.

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Beginning at 10:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday, there will be "amateur" performances at the amphitheater at times when there is no concert.   Those who wish to perform should apply by calling Susan Whittington (young performers) or Lew Price (adults).   We plan to have the young people performing from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday and adults performing from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday.   The word amateur is in quotes because a lot of these people are good enough to perform professionally.

Those applying should provide their names, telephone numbers or Email addresses, what they will be doing on the stage, and how long their performances will last.   Please let Susan and Lew know as soon as possible when you have your act and title together so they can begin the scheduling.   Late callers could be left out due to lack of stage time.
Young Performers - Susan Whittington (evenings only)   (530) 333-1826 or Susan
Adults - Lew Price (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)   (530) 333-9470 or Lew

Special Note

In 2007, at the Spring Flute Festival, we had time to listen to a number of performers and choose those who would represent the NCFC at the Concert as "Best Players".   This year we have no way to choose the best players without taking time away from other activities that are happening.   Consequently, we are going to take those who are good players and are willing to play in public - and who ask to play first - and hopefully, we won't have to twist any arms.   You folks know who you are and what you can do, so please help us out.
 

YOUNG PEOPLE'S PERFORMANCES (Saturday - 10:00 to 2:00)

Master of Ceremonies: Drew Woodall
Stage Decorations and Director: Jennifer Dwight - Frost & Kim Taylor
Sound: Mike Taylor

Performances:

The Star Spangled Banner - Danica Gavin, Golden Sierra High School

Black Oak Mine Unified School District Elementary Band Students - 4th & 5th graders

GSHS Band Students

Poems by Students - April Brady and others

Georgetown Drama Club presents Millions of Cats

Northside Folklorico Dancers and Poets, Savannah Stephens and Robin Moore

The Black Oak Percussion Ensemble

Rudy Pavia, Lisa Torgerson, and Mignon Geli

Kimberlyshiningstar - Native American Storyteller
 

CONCERT PERFORMANCES

Those professionals who wish to be part of a paid concert should contact   Lew Price   (530) 333 - 9470.   Several members of the NoNahme Clan will be involved, so a decision may not be immediately forthcoming.   At this time, it appears that we may not have time on Saturday for another performer.   However, there is still time on Sunday.

Concert tickets are now available and will be sold in advance either through the mail or at the information table at the entry gate.   The concert will begin in the amphitheater at the Nature Area at approximately 2:00 PM as tickets are being collected.   Each concert ticket is also a raffle ticket.   Some of those performing follow.

Talking Drum men's drumming group at about 2:00 PM Saturday

The Feather River Singers women's singing & drumming group (2006 Native American Music Awards Nominee) will perform either concurrently with the other groups (men above or ladies below) or at about 2:00 PM.   www.featherriversingers.com

Members of the Thoz Womenz women's singing & drumming group (2007 Native American Music Awards Nominee: best linguistic recording and best historical recording) will perform either concurrently with the two groups above or at about 2:00 PM.   thozwomenz.org/index.html

"Doc" Cole and Percy Edwards (both of Native American descent) will be dancing in full regalia during the drumming at the beginning of the concert.   For those of you not familiar with Native American dancing, a dancer in full regalia requires over an hour to dress.   Watching them dance is full-color treat for the eyes.

Cliff Habig excellent western poet who introduced the festival last year and is well-known in cowboy circles as well.

Stephen Meadows, a California poet of Ohlone Indian and pioneer descent. From the cover of his Red Smoke Dawn Wind CD: The pieces in this collection not only reflect Steve's commitment to social justice, but they also pay tribute to the beauty and history of California. .. His work has appeared most recently in the anthology, "The Dirt is Red Here" from Heyday Books in Berkeley, California.   Ten of the seventeen poems found here have been previously published and one of his poems graces a bronze plaque in the city of San Francisco.

Northern California Flute Circle "best players" on the Native flute

David Blonski (reknowned didgeridoo player and maker) is scheduled to perform on Saturday, April 26, 2008, on the didgeridoo and the Native American flute.   David was a hit last year at the festival.   David will also be performing on open mike on Sunday at 12:30 or possibly at another time if his schedule allows.   David will be performing with didgeridoo, Native American flute, drums, rattles, and shakers.

Scott August, our imported featured performer, is scheduled to perform on Saturday, April 26, 2008, on the Native American flute between 5:00 and 6:30.   Scott is an award-winning performer who was a hit at the Spring Flute Festival in 2007, and we are glad to have him back again.

Special performance on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM by Eric Ray on the Native flute with accompaniment by David on guitar, Weston on percussion, and Jon on other instruments.   Eric's group has performed at numerous gatherings and features traditional Native American, Celtic, old time, and alternative rock music.   This is an unpaid performance and listeners are encouraged to donate to the group.

Proposed Schedule of Stage Performances

The exact times, order, and number of performances may not be known until the day of the festival.   Those shown below are the latest approximations.
 

Saturday, April 26

Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 - Concert tickets being sold

Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Cliff Habig poetry and Marion Cole flute,
and flute performances by members of the NoNahme Clan.

Saturday 10:00 AM - The Star Spangled Banner - Danica Gavin, Golden Sierra High School

Saturday 10:10 AM - Black Oak Mine Unified School District Elementary Band Students - 4th & 5th graders - Teacher Cathy Booth-Allman

Saturday 10:30 AM - GSHS Band Students - Teacher Tom McMahon

Saturday 10:45 AM - Poems by Students - April Brady and others

Saturday 11:00 AM - Georgetown Drama Club presents Millions of Cats
Directed by Duane Lindsay, Julie Keefer, and Jenny Zimmerman

Saturday 11:30 AM - Northside Folklorico Dancers and Poets, Savannah Stephens and Robin Moore
Director: Thiaa Besan

Saturday 12:00 AM - The Black Oak Percussion Ensemble
Two to three students from Ms. Chaves class at Creekside, and Mr. Babcock & Ms. Brown's Classes at Georgetown.
Led by music teacher Lisa Torgerson and local drummer Rudy Pavia.

Saturday 12:30 PM - Rudy Pavia, Lisa Torgerson, and Mignon Geli

Saturday 1:00 PM - Kimberlyshiningstar - Native American Storyteller

Saturday 2:00 PM - Collecting tickets for concert - People filing into amphitheater

Saturday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Feather River Singers (women's singing and drumming group), members of Thoz Womenz (singing and drumming group), Talking Drum (men's drumming group), and at least two Native American dancers in their regalia ("Doc" Cole and Percy Edwards)

Saturday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Cliff Habig (Poet) and Northern California Flute Circle performers which may include the following if time allows.   Otherwise, some of them will be performing on Sunday.   Kathryn Costigan and Marion (Doc) Cole, Mike Oitzman, Kathi Elias, Francesca Reitano.   Stephen Meadows will finish this part of the presentation with some of his poems.

Saturday 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM - Intermission

Saturday 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM - David Blonski (didgeridoo, flute, drums, rattles, shakers)

Saturday 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Scott August performing on the Native American Flute
 

Sunday, April 27

Sunday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Cliff Habig poetry and Marion Cole flute
Flute performances by the NoNahme Clan and other members of the Northern California Flute Circle.

Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Open Mike (only those currently scheduled shown below)
Martin Belef, David Blonski, Kathryn Costigan and Marion (Doc) Cole

Sunday 1:00 PM to about 2:30 PM - Eric Ray on flute with accompaniment on keyboard, guitar, and percussion instruments collaborating with and followed by Jon Johnson

Sunday 2:30 PM to about 3:15 - Performance with flute being raffled, last call for raffle tickets, and drawing of raffle prizes

Sunday 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Mike
 

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