Thursday, September 23, 2010

Almaden Times Weekly Article 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

September 24-30, 2010 article available here...

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Monday, September 20, 2010

First Videos - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival featuring:
Pioneer Dance Team and Lion Dance Shaolin Kungfu Academy.

View videos here...

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Friday, September 17, 2010

UPDATED 2010 Arts & Crafts Exhibitors - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival


The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature over 80 booths featuring 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.

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.


ARTS & CRAFTS
Bloomco - Dylan & William Tumath
Zavella - Sarah Iskandani
Phyllis Williams Glass Art - Phyllis Williams
Wonder Oil Emu Oil Products - Elisabeth Moores
Random Pots - Jeannine Meidinger
Here Today….Garden Tomorrow - Robin Cherry/Susie Marklein
Lighten Up Clothing Co. - Wendy Mathiesen
Nancy Funk Ceramics - Nancy Funk
WMSY - Robin Williams
The Puzzle Man - Ed Scotten
Mani Padma - Arya Campbell
Neoterica - Torben Wilson
Sisters of the Holy Names - Sister Nicki Thomas
Head'n Home - Gary Watrous & Maria Mitchell
Carole Westlund Pottery - Carole Westlund
Nancy Walters Art - Nancy Walters
B & B Witched - Bonnie George
Julia Vang Art - Julia Vang
Pamper Me - Holly Brown, Leslie Stinson
Carl Kovalik - Carl & Susan Kovalik
P.Z.'s Garden Art - Patty Zipp
Justine Creations - Faye Kala/Carrie McClain
Tryst - Belinda Ettelbrick
Juror2 Tshirts/Steam Punk Garage - Jenifer Kirsch
Art Heritage - Tie Fang
Luv Paws - Kelly Chau
Liz Fortini Creations - Liz Fortini
Interiors by Lynn - Lynn Imbs
The Princess Bowtique - Katie Hahn & Sheree Belardes
Santa Cruz Sea Glass - Krista Hammond
Dragon Flower Crafts - Nicole Moore
Elizabeth Fenwick Art - Elizabeth Fenwick
Sun Connection - Charlie Zhenez
EACO USA - Yee Lan
Champagne Designs - Cheryl McCloud
Christy McAdams Designs - Christy McAdams
B Sharp Accessories - Bea Sharp
LB Designs - Liz Bunce
Gracie Design - Grace Howell
Signature Textures - Ross & Mayumi Swetlund
Susan Dibene
Marky Designs - Julio and Marketa Briceno
Sweet Tooth
Sewn by Chris - Chris Johnson
A Woven Thought - Terry Coats
Kitchen Experts
My K-9 Creations - Cathie Campbell
Anita Anvari
Whole Foods Market

FINE ART
Flashback - Ben Leone
Kelleen Sullivan Studios - Kelleen Sullivan
Oil Paintings by Irma Longley - Irma Longley

JEWELRY
Nature's Beautiful Design Jewelry - Susan Brown
Cosmogems - Tricia Hancock
Bejeweled - Bunny Heimberger
Sosie Designs Jewelry - Sonia "Sosie" Schimke
String Bean Studios - Keri Aragon & Leanna Simmons
Delia McCormick Art - Delia McCormick
Baja Nights Jewelry - Susan Grant
Rachel Eva - Rachel Jachimowicz
Silver Art 925 - Juan Parada
Silver Productions - Patricia Aguinaga
Kathe's Jewels - Kathe Sprouse
Crystal Diva - Rita Hopper
Vix Kelly - Vix Kingston & Kelly Iribarren
Elegant Toes - Monica Pineda
Catch the Light Jewelry - Phyllis Fletcher
Janet Underwood Jewelry Design - Janet Underwood
Mystique Jewelry - Denisse Pombar
Jabel's Beads - Ann Marie Cleveland
Photo Mat Magic - Justin Fleischman

PHOTOGRAPHY
Gifts from Nature Photography - Dana Angus
Light Cipher Photography - Ira Weiny
Photo Op - Rebecca Harvey
Roosevelt Bynum Photography - Roosevelt Bynum
Silver Eye Photo - Kathryn Stout
TJ Pew Photography - Todd Pew

SPONSOR
Sonoma Chicken Coop
Almaden Valley Aesthetics
95120 Magazine
Bloomsters
Laser Eye Center
KICU
KTVU
Del Grande
Alice
Culligan
Almaden Yoga
City of San Jose
Nancy Pyle
Almaden Times

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

$800,000 Almaden Valley Women's Club Gives Back

Over the past 33 years, the Almaden Valley Women's Club has donated over $800,000 to local community schools and non-profit organizations with proceeds from the annual Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival. Listed below are a few of the organizations that have benefitted from your patronage.

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Schools
Almaden County School
Bret Harte Middle School
Casitillero Middle School
Holy Spirit School
Leland High School
Pioneer High School
Simond's Elementary School
St. Stephen's School
Williams Elementary School

Non-Profits
American Association of University Women
Assistance League
Almaden Community Center
Almaden Valley counseling Services
Almaden Library
Diabetes Society
East Side Catholic Charities
Family Supportive Housing
Gifts for Teens
Loaves and Fishes
Martha's Kitchen
NAMI
One Step Closer Therapeutic
Sunday Friends Foundation
Turning Wheels
Via Services, INC.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Silent Auction - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.


Silent Auction starts at 10:00am-4:00pm.

Do not need to be present to win.


Silent Auction Donors


Almaden Hair Illusions
Almaden Valley Aesthetics
Byington Vinyard & Winery
Camp Cardinale (Dog Services and Pet Sitting)
Charles Schultz Museum
Cinnabar Hills Golf
Classic Carwash
Club One
Comedy Sportz
Cynthia Engler
Discovery Museum of San Jose
Delgado Photography
Elegant Nails
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Gilroy Gardens
Hair Illusions
Happy Hallow Park and Zoo
J. Lohr Winery
La Foret
McGrath Optometrist
Michael J. Farrell Photograph
Mountain Winery
Opera San Jose
Pizza My Heart
Raging Waters
San Jose Giants
San Jose Improv
Sonoma Chicken Coup
Stevenson Ranch
The Cheesecake Factory
The Fish Market
The Golf Club at Boulder Creek
Will Derksen
The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Take Light Rail - Free Parking - Free Shuttle

Take the Valley Transit Light Rail to the 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Free parking available at the Valley Transit Light Rail Almaden Station.

Free parking and free shuttle at the 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.

Updated Directions to the 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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2010 Breweries & Wineries - Glasses & Ticket Prices

We are pleased to welcome local wineries and breweries that make the 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival possible. All proceeds go to scholarships and local charities.
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California
Listed below are the 2010 participating vendors.

Bargetto WineryByington Vineyard & WineryCinnabar Vineyards & WineryCoterie Cellars
Bargetto Winery
Byington Vineyard & Winery
Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery
Coterie Cellars
David Bruce Winery
Fortino Winery
Guglielmo Winery
J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery
Kirigin Cellars
Martin Ranch Winery
David BruceFortino WineryJ. Lohr Vineyards & Winery
Sonoma Chicken Coop Bottomley Dist Company
DBI Distributing Inc.
Martin Ranch WineryKirigin CellarsGuglielmo Winery
Sonoma Chicken Coop KooschBottomley Dist CompanyDBI Distributing Inc.
Booth 1 - Bud Light and Sam Adams Oktoberfest
Booth 2 - Sierra Nevada, Stelia Artois, Shocktop
Booth 3 (beer garden) - Coors Light, Fosters, Blue Moon and Dos Equis Amber

Beer

- Glass: $6:00
- 13 oz Pour: $6.00

Wine
- Glass: $6.00
- 6 oz. Pour: $6.00

Glasses can be purchased prior to the festival for $5.00 at the following locations...

All sales Final - No refunds
ID wrist bands Required

If you are a winery or brewery interested in participating, please email beverages1@almadenwine.org.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Monday, September 13, 2010

Children's Stage Schedule 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival


34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California
Fine Arts and Crafts Show with over 120 Artists' Booths


Live Performance Schedule - Children's Stage


10:00 - 11:00 Dr. Money Magic, The Fantabulous Magician

11:00 - 11:30 Dance Attack

11:30 - 12:00 Toddler Gym

12:00 - 12:30 Shaolin Kun Fu Zen Academy

12:30 - 1:15 Matthew Perri, Musician

1:15 - 2:00 Dr. Money Magic, The Fantabulous Magician

2:00 - 2:10 Ritu Rastogi Bollywood Dance Performance

2:10 - 3:00 Ron-Almaden Yoga

3:00 - 3:30 Pete G. Magician

3:30 - 4:00 USA Martial Arts

4:00 -5:00 Matthew Perri, Musician

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Friday, September 10, 2010

Mark Your Calendars - Almaden Times Weekly Cover Story


Read the September 10-16, 2010 "Almaden Times Weekly" newspaper cover story article featuring the 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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Live Music and Entertainment Schedule 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival


34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California
Fine Arts and Crafts Show with over 120 Artists' Booths


Live Music and Entertainment Schedule

10:30am - 11:15am... The Reagle Beagle

11:25am - 12:25pm... Over the Hill Band

12:30pm - 1:30pm... Off the Record

1:50pm - 2:50pm... Dead Poser's Society

3:05pm - 4:05pm... The Joint Chiefs

4:05pm - 6:00pm... Nuthin' Fancy (A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Preview Entertainment on the Almadenwine Youtube Channel

Learn more about the performers in our Entertainment section here...

Childrens Play Area
Climbing Wall, Giant Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch and more!

Food and Drinks
BBQ, Chicken and Beef Kabobs and more...
Beer Garden and Fabulous local wineries

Free Parking and Shuttle
Available at San Jose Water Company and VTA Light Rail Station

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

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