2007 AVAWF Seeks Artists

Artists Sought for Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is Festival is seeking fine artists to display and sell their art at the 31st annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose .

Don't miss out on your opportunity to participate in this world-class, juried fine art event. Last year, over 20,000 people attended the premier festival and over 40 artists were represented.

If you are interested in showing your handmade original art or crafts, visit the festival website for guidelines and an application, http://www.almadenwine.org/artists.htm or email art@almadenwine.com.

For more information about the Almaden Valley Women’s Club visit almadenwomen.org. For information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival visit almadenwine.org.
publicity@almadenwine.org

Hula 'Ohana-Wahine: Tahitian Dance

SAN JOSE, CA 9/16/2007 Hula 'Ohana O Puananikauikawekiu performs for their second year at the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The group is based out of Fremont and is led by Kumu Aileen Gaspar and Toere Arata'i Francis Gaspar. They perform year round at public and private events, and specializes in Hula and Tahitian dancing.

Nuthin’Fancy Will Perform at 2008 AVAWF

Nuthin Fancy: A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd meticulously replicates the stage performance of Lynryd Skynyrd, mastering every detail from the original band's clothing to its ripping piano and guitar solos. Each member of Nuthin Fancy has at least twenty years of musical experience, which has assisted them in collectively developing a sense of professionalism and unity unparalleled by other cover bands. "They sound so much like the real Skynyrd" commented one observer, "that I have to keep reminding myself they're not the real thing."

Jessica Johnson Will Perform 2008 Festival

Jessica Johnson is no stranger to performing. Johnson began her musical journey at the age of Five in the San Jose Musical Theater. At the age of Eight, she received formal vocal training and at age 12 she started singing the National Anthem for the San Jose Sharks, which eventually parlayed into singing the National Anthem for additional notable entitles such as: Oakland A’s, San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Ducks, SaberCats, Stealth, Olympic Gymnastics Trials, SAP Tennis Open, Silicon Valley Football Bowl, San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, Stanford Men and Women's Basketball, EarthQuakes, America Festival, San Jose State Football, Soccer and Men’s Basketball, USF Basketball and Baseball, Pacific Division Shootout.

April 21, 2007 marked the release of Jessica Johnson recently debut album "Till it Happens to You" with producer and arranger Tom Tomasello collaborating with Johnson each song has been made to fit Johnson’s unique style and voice.

Seven Reasons Performed at 2007 AVAWF

Seven Reasons is a Northern California band made up of four talented musicians: Mike Jones - Vocals/Guitar, Ed Teixeira - Guitar/Vocals, Jon Hampton - Bass, Mike Vanderhule - Drums

Their 14 song debut CD, produced by the drummer and mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound in New York, features very strong songs writing with hooky melodies, powerful guitars and tight grooves ranging from mid-tempo anthems to punchy rock songs. They recently won a contest on Mix 106.5 in San Jose and opened for Bon Jovi at the San Jose Arena. Also, they performed live on the Mark and Brian morning radio show, KLOS Los Angeles, which is syndicated around the western states. The band is currently getting airplay on a few major Northern California radio stations and they can be seen performing live shows around the west. Their polished, yet edgy live performance leaves no doubt in the listener's mind they have seen a powerful and entertaining band.

Visit the Almaden Art & Wine Festival web site.

Art and Wine Festival Celebrates Life in Almaden

By Lydia Sarraille
The 31st Annual Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival will be brimming with Almaden pride this year.
Almost everyone involved in the Sept. 16, 2007 event at Almaden Lake Park is a resident of Almaden Valley, from entertainers and school cheer squads to the church and club groups providing food to the artists.
Festival chair and Almaden resident Lauren Wilson said she thinks of the annual event as a way for the whole community to get together and celebrate the neighborhood.

Read entire Almaden Resident article here...

2007 AVAWF Seeks Student Volunteers

August 15, 2007

Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Seeks Event Day Student Volunteers

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club hosts its 31^st Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 16, 2007. Student volunteers are still needed to assist with this year’s event.
Community service hours will be awarded to qualifying youth volunteers. Student must be 14 years old or older to participate. A minimum two hour shift is required. Interested students may work the full day to earn 10 community service hours. Volunteer assignments are available throughout the day of the festival and include set up, supply deliveries, clean up and staffing the children’s area (games, crafts and attractions).
The annual festival relies on the support of volunteers to make this popular community event a continued success. Last year, more than 150 student volunteers participated in event-day activities. Interested students should contact the festival’s volunteer chairwomen, Corrin Degnan, at almadenwine.com under student volunteers. Please complete the online application. You will be notified by Corrin of your volunteer’s shifts.
This year’s festival will be held for it’s 4^th year at the Almaden Lake Part, centrally located at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue in San Jose (near Highways 85 and 87) Admission is free. The park offers a beautiful setting for a delightful day of live entertainment, children’s activities, wonderful wines and beers of the bay area, the works of talented artists and craftspeople, and delicious food, with proceeds benefiting local schools and non-profit organizations.
Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail and bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. Ample free parking is available for cars and bicycles. Parking lot options close to the festival include the Santa Clara Valley Water District on Almaden Expressway and the VTA Almaden Light Rail Station on Coleman Avenue.
Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is organized entirely by the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. Since 1965, the club had been committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through funds raised at its annual festival. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women’s Club is available at almadenwine.com.
Almaden Valley Women’s Club publicity@almadenwine.org

Leland’s Tracy Liang Wins 2007 Logo Contest

May 17, 2007
Leland’s Tracy Liang wins 31st annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival logo contest

The 31st annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival winning logo was designed by 15 year-old Leland High School student Tracy Liang. She has taken art lessons since she was about 6 years old and is currently further developing her talents at the Lord of Light Art Studio owned by Mrs. Fuji. Earlier this year, Tracy also won the Leland Blue & Gold logo contest.

Read entire Almaden Times Weekly article here...

2007 Winning Festival Logo

SAN JOSE, CA – Tracy Liang is the winner of the 2007 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival logo design contest.

Tracy is a 15 year old sophomore attending Leland High School and has lived in Almaden for about 1 and ½ years. She has taken art lessons since she was about six years old and is currently further developing her talents at the Lord of Light Art Studio owned by Mrs. Fuji.

Earlier this year Tracy also won the 2007 Leland Blue & Gold logo contest. Proving the old saying is true: the cream always rises to the top!

When asked what she likes most about her current art teacher, Tracy said that she likes the strong foundations for skills that she emphasizes and the wide range of different mediums that Mrs. Fuji teaches AND the atmosphere is wonderful!

At Leland she has a basic course schedule, plays in the orchestra every week, and devotes most of her free time to the pursuit of her passion – ART.

Tracy also teaches at the Lord of the Light Art Studio

In her future, Tracy would like to attend a New York art college or NYU. She is planning on majoring in animation, illustration or fashion design. Her recent success in winning not one, but two logo contests, bodes well for her realizing this dream.

Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is entirely organized by the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. Since 1965, the club had been committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through funds raised at this annual festival. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women’s Club is available at www.almadenwine.org.

2007 AVAWF Seeking Food Vendors

April 23, 2007

2007 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Seeking Food Vendors

SAN JOSE, CA – The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is currently seeking non-profit food vendors for the 31st Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival held at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 16, 2007.
This is a great fund raising venue for your school or special non-profit organization. All food types are welcome. If you are interested in participating in our best-in-class community festival at our beautiful Almaden lake location, please contact Karen Bratcher at food@almadenwine.org to sign-up!
Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine is entirely organized by the Almaden Valley Women’s club. Since 1965, the club had been committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through funds raised at this annual festival. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women’s Club is available at www.almadenwine.org.
Festival Chair of Art and Wine Festival
Almaden Valley Women’s Club
publicity@almadenwine.org

2007 AVAWF Logo Design Contest

Logo Design Contest - 31st Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Winning Entry Will Become Official 2007 Festival Logo

SAN JOSE, CA (2/1/07) – The Almaden Valley Women’s Club invites students residing in the 95120 zip code to participate in the 31st annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Logo Design Contest. The winning logo design will appear on festival merchandise and promotional materials.

To qualify as logo contest entrants, students must be enrolled in a public or private school or a home school program and reside within the 95120 zip code. A maximum of two entries will be accepted from each entrant.

Click here for Logo Contest Guidelines.

All entries must be received by March 30, 2007. Entries will be picked up from participating schools (check with your art teacher). Alternatively, you can mail your entries to: Almaden Valley Women’s Club, Attn: Logo Contest, Logo Chair, P.O. Box 20084, San Jose, California 95160.

The logo winner, finalists, and teachers will be contacted by April 24, 2007 and will be invited to attend the Almaden Valley Women’s Club awards presentation meeting on May 1, 2007 at the Joint Venture Church on Camden Avenue.

For more information about the Almaden Valley Women’s Club visit almadenwomen.org. For information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival visit almadenwine.org.

Publicity Chair, Art & Wine Festival
Almaden Valley Women’s Club
publicity@almadenwine.org