Another Success for the Almaden Art and Wine Festival as they Celebrate their 33rd Year

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The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Cheers for the Success of the 33rd Almaden Art Wine Festival

33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is a Success!

The Almaden Valley Women's Club would like to thank the Festival Patrons, Artists, Corporate Sponsors, Entertainers, Food Vendors and Student Volunteers for their support of the 33rd Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

We hope to see you all again next year!

Save the Date - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
September 19, 2010 - Almaden Lake Park
Enjoy the last weekend of summer at the 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, that features something for everybody!

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Take Light Rail to Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Take the Valley Transit Light Rail to the 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Free parking and free shuttle will be available at the Almaden Station and Santa Clara Water District parking lots.

The Almaden Valley Light Rail Station is a short half mile walk to the wine festival. Park free at the Oakridge, Ohlone Chynoweth, etc., stations and take the VTA to the festival.

Click here for VTA Interactive Light Rail Map.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

2009 Breweries & Wineries - 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

We are pleased to welcome local wineries and breweries that make our festival possible each year. Listed below are the 2009 participating vendors for the 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, Sunday, September 20, 2009.

Bargetto Winery
Byington Vineyard & Winery
Cinnabar Vinyards & Winery
Cooper - Garrod Estate Vineyards
David Bruce Winery
Fortino Winery
J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery
Sycamore Creek Vineyards
Coterie Cellars
Roudon-Smith Winery
Martin Ranch Winery

Sonoma Chicken Coop
Bottomley Dist Company
DBI Distributing Inc.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Dead Poser's Society - to Perform 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Dead Poser's Society formed in 1996 by four friends with the philosophy to simply have fun and play only the songs they enjoy from the greatest hits by modern rock and alternative artists. The band quickly gained recognition as one of California's most talented cover bands performing to sold-out venues throughout the region.

Dead Poser's Society play music from the 90's to today. Songs from the Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Lit, Buckcherry, etc. DPS also pays homage to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Stone Temple Pilots. Performing the greatest hits of STP with near exact reflection of the originals, Dead Poser's Society holds true to the STP legend. If STP is one of your favorite bands, then you need to experience Dead Poser's Society. With songs such as Crackerman, Wicked Garden, Dead & Bloated, Down, Vasoline, and Sex Type Thing, you will be sure to have a great time and reminisce seeing live, one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Their emphasis on playing selective songs gives excitement to the sound with near exact reflection of the originals. Dead Poser's Society live performances are visual, energetic and one you would expect from a top alternative band, with emotional honesty that keeps true to the music and the audience expectations. Don't miss a chance to see this band perform.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Rich Lehmann to Perform 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Rich Lehmann Up-and-coming singer/songwriter from Indiana. He has opened for such bands as Hootie and the Blowfish and Lifehouse. With an acoustic piano-rock sound influenced by The Fray, Rob Thomas, and Darius Rutker, Rich present fans a serious take on popular-piano-rock.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

The Joint Chiefs to Perform 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Since their inception in 1990, The Joint Chiefs have built a loyal following based on their live performances as well as their wide range of styles and influences. Their sound fuses elements of funk, acid jazz and classic R&B with their own signature groove. The result is a dance party of infectious grooves.

Since members of the band were raised on 70's funk, the band is able to capture the real natural funk feel that all the other bands try to imitate.

With a repertoire of over 200 songs and a history of hundreds of performances in the Bay Area's most popular venues, The Joint Chiefs play everything from low volume instrumental jazz to full blown dance crazed funk. In addition to the nightclub and dinnerhouse venues, they have become a favorite for weddings, festivals and corporate parties.

The Joint Chiefs have amassed an impressive resume of performances. One listen proves this band can deliver the goods on disc as well as on stage!

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Free Fahlen to Perform 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Free Fahlen a local Classic Rock band with 3 members that live right here in the Almaden Valley.

Our song list consists of songs from Steve Miller, John Mellencamp, Eric Clapton, Lynryd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Elton John, The Beatles, The Kinks, ZZ Top, just to name a few.

We love to see folks get out on the dance floor and have a good time! Please feel free to check out our website at: Freefahlen.com for audio clips and a full song list.

The band consists of 5 members:
Tom Fahlen, lead guitar, vocals
Rob Simon, bass
Jon Rask, drums
Jeff Hoefer, rhythm guitar
Tracy Hoefer, backup vocals

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

2009 Arts & Crafts Exhibitors

The 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature over 100 arts and crafts, jewelry, fine art and photography vendors. Buy direct from the artist and get the story behind their one of a kind creations.

ARTS & CRAFTS

BLOOMCO LLC - William Tumath
Cicada Ceramics - Ray & Colleen Dossey
Lighten Up! Tie-dye Company - Wendy Matheisen
Wonder Oil Emu Oil Products - Elisabeth Moores
Sisters of the Holy Names - Sister Nicki Thomas
Here Today…Garden Tomorrow - Robbin Cherry/Susan Marklein
N. Funk Ceramics - Nancy Funk
Dolls by Donna Lee/Pintadas A Mano - Donna Dunton/Mary V. Lee
Grays Designs - Robert (Woody) Gray
The Puzzle Man - Ed & Suzanne Scotten
Morning Star Mosaics - Ruth Simpson
Neoterica Designs - Torben Wilson
Wine Barrel Works - Don & Irene Ross & Mike Mulgannon
Head N Home Hats - G. Waltrous/Maria Nunes
Lois Stevens - Lois Stevens
Carole Westlund Pottery - Carole Westlund
Appaloosa Pots & Karla's Kreations - Laura Vandenbogaardt & Karla Wade
Marilynn Tierney - Marilynn Tierney
The Peace Guy - Jeff Potter
WMSY Designs - Robin Williams
Pamper Me - Holly Brown & Leslie Stinson
Mayumi Swetland - Mayumi Swetland
Justine Creations - Faye Kula & Currie McCain
Q Bu Baby - Kama Hearn
M & W Gifts - Dahui Wu
Art Heritage - Tie Fang
Mission City Wood Designs - Brian Lane
In-Grace - Narenda Fox
Cork Tamer LLC - Robert & Linda Huff
Fiorella Designs - Holly Sanford
Liz Fortini Creations - Liz Fortini
Liz's Corner - Elizabeth Blackwell
Tulia Vang - Tulia Vang
Sun Connection - Charlie Aheng
Falbrecht Studios - CORKERS - Fred Albrecht & John Cesano
Random Pots - Jeannine Meidinger
Matryona, Usa - Elena V. Gabriel
Charlie's Tease - Charlie Lefebvre
Grace's Collection - Grace Jindal
Bead Visions - Dana Javorsky
Sun Lover's Place - Hector Perez
Trimitive - Tri Tran
Gourmet Temptations - Brenda Hortogayi/Earl D. Gibson
Feltz Designs - Susan Koenig
Phyllis Williams - Glass Artist - Phyllis Williams
Bomb Jerky - Connor VanAlstyne


JEWELRY

Stockton Ave Series - Steve Balboni
Silver Productions - Patricia Aguinaga/Peter Dragula
Vitriarts - Breeta Toma Hope
Shari Milner Designs - Shari Milner
Delia B. McCormick - Delia B. McCormick
Nishimura Designs - Cindy Nishimura
Nicole Lincoln Designs - Nicole Lincoln
Jabel's Beads - Ann Marie Cleveland
Rachel Eva - Rachel Jachimowicz
Jewelry by Rita - Rita & Glen Johnson
Jerry & Fran Harr - Jerry & Fran Harr
PJL Jewelry - Pam Light
Monica's Jewelry - Monica Rusmisel
Gracie Design - Grace Howell
Rush Studio - Walt Rush
Elegant Toes - Monica Pineda
Crystal Diva - Rita Hopper
Simply Elegant - Patricia Seever/Ruby Sanchez
From the Heart - Amber Ikemoto
Mama Divine Designs - Sherry Miller-Lo
BeDezine - Belinda Li
Studio Chiyori - Chiyori Filion
Sosie Designs Jewelry - Sonia Schimke
Kathe's Jewels - Kathe Sprouse
Dragon Flower Crafts - Nicole Moore
Mystique Jewelry - Denisse Pombar
Santa Cruz Sea Glass - Krista Hammond
Amigo's (Silver Art) - Juan D. Parad
Janet Underwood Jewelry Design - Janet Underwood
Mine Wine Designs - Vicki Rhodes


FINE ART

Domondon Fine Art - Frederico Domondon
Jen Norton Art Studio - Jen Norton
GALA Fine Art Studio - Gillian Altieri
Flashbacks - Ben Leone
Nancy's Art - Nancy Walters
Lucy Liew - Lucy Liew
Irma Longley - Oil Paintings - Irma Longley
The Ar Ladies - Karen Mae Cabral & P. Carlene McGuire
B. Clyde Beck - Bernard Clyde Beck


PHOTOGRAPHY

Moments Remembered - Maudie Valderrama
RedKatt Productions - Al Reinig
Kateprints Photography - Katja Zuske
LIGHT: The Expedition - Stephen Oachs
Dan Swiger Photography - Daniel Swiger
Roosevelt Bynum Photography - Roosevelt Bynum, Jr.
Gifts from Nature Photography - Dana Angus
Julie Kitzenberger Photography - Julie Kitzenberger & Jeff Wou
Art Photography - Paul Jochim


The Almaden Valley Women’s Club was organized in 1965 with the purpose to stimulate interest in the social, civic and cultural improvement of the Almaden Community. The Almaden Valley Women's Club is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. All proceeds from the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are used to serve the Almaden Community and those of greater San Jose and go to non-profit organizations and local schools through scholarships and community grants. To learn more about the club and the festival visit: www.almadenwine.org.

2009 Almaden Valley Art Wine Festival

The Almaden Valley Women's Club is proud to present the 33rd Annual Almaden Art & Wine Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 10:00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. at Almaden Lake Park. Admission is free. Parking and Shuttle Service are free and available at the San Jose Water Company and the VTA Light Rail Station.

This year, the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature 100 arts and craft vendors, live entertainment featuring: cheer/dance teams from local schools, martial arts exhibitions, Dance Attack! Performing Company, Pete G. Magician and musical performances from Rich Lehmann, Free Fahlen, The Joint Chiefs, Dead Posers Society and Nuthin' Fancy; flavorful foods include: Amato’s pizza, barbecue, chicken salad, cotton candy, an espresso cart, Greek pastries, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn, teriyaki chicken skewers, tri-tip sandwiches, and artichoke specialties. There will also be 11 fabulous wineries and a beer garden with DIRECTV!

The Children's Play Area has entertainment and activities for children of all ages including special features: carnival games, children's art exhibition, large inflatables (one for tots and one for teens), face painting, sand art & wax hands, toddler bubble station, rock climbing wall, kid friendly foods, diaper changing/nursing station, easy viewing of the main entertainment stage, parent parking and rest area.

Photo: Front Row: Christina Bullard, Children's Area; Maureen Harrington, City Liaison; Dawn Clarkson, Corporate Sponsors; Bonnie George, Artists.

Center Row: Carina Beal, Parking & Electricity; Kim Pertner, Festival Co-Chair / Food / Water; Kelly Dippel, Festival Chair; Lauren Wilson, Equipment.

Back Row: Tammie Peters, Scheduling; Nicole Gittleson, Administrative; Shalla Villett, Beverages; Shar Quinn, Volunteer; Michelle Correa, VIP / AFD; Patty Rottjakob, Glasses; Sharon Townsend, Publicity; Sherry Bertolin, Treasurer; Kathy Reinig; Silent Auction; Linda Bronson, Information.

Not Pictured: Kim Moore, Entertainment.

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club was organized in 1965 with the purpose to stimulate interest in the social, civic and cultural improvement of the Almaden Community. The Almaden Valley Women's Club is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. All proceeds from the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are used to serve the Almaden Community and those of greater San Jose and go to non-profit organizations and local schools through scholarships and community grants. To learn more about the club and the festival visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Nuthin' Fancy to Perform 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

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".

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Pre-Sale: Beer & Wine Glasses - Sept. 3rd

Unique Commemorative Beer & Wine Glasses $5.00 pre-sale ($6.00 at event) featuring 33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival art logo at the following Almaden businesses:


Almaden Via Valiente Plaza (Via Valiente and Almaden Expressway)
PW Supermarket
Dr Steve Rottjakob/Smile Dentistry
Unwined
Bret Harte Cleaners

Old Almaden Plaza (McAbee and Almaden Expressway)
Almaden Liquor Store
Almaden Valley Aesthetics
Bloomsters
Legends Pizza
Let’s Face It
Sonoma Chicken Coop
Showgi Restaurant

Almaden Oaks Plaza (Redmond and Meridian)
Almaden Alterations
Almaden Roasting Company
Broberg Physical Therapy
SJ Kabob.com

Almaden Center (Camden and Almaden Expressway)
Bakus Cleaners
Country Inn

Hair’s Inn
Almaden Valley Nursery

Map of all locations

Our wine and beer glasses are generously sponsored by Skip's Tire and Auto Center.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.