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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Heritage Center Programs CITY OF DUBLIN • HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE:July 10, 2003 SUBJECT: Heritage Center Programs ATTACHMENTS: Flyer for programs RECOMMENDATION: Approve programs or provide alternate direction. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: In the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget $1,100 has been allocated per program. DESCRIPTION: As part of the goals for 2003-2004 for the Heritage Center the Dublin City Council rated as a High Priority: "sponsor programs and exhibits at the Heritage Center that will emphasize Dublin's culture and heritage". The three programs proposed are Mexican Folklorico Crafts, Americana Holiday Workshop and Irish Faeries & Folklore (please see Attachment 1). Each of these programs is designed to educate families in a fun way on Dublin's rich heritage and traditions here in the valley. Publicity for the events will be through the Guide, the newspaper and flyers throughout the community. Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Center Director will lead the crafts programs and appropriate entertainment will be hired for each of the programs. RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission approve the programs or provide alternate direction. COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 8.1 G:\Hrtg Cult Art Comm\agndstmts\2003\7-10 Heritage center programs.doc -Proposed Programs- Dublin Heritage Center Folk Traditions Series 2003-2004 Folklore and folk life classes are an important because they deal with why and how traditions develop in different cultures. They teach us about a culture through its history, literature, customs, language, food, and understanding of nature. Mexican Folklorico Crafts -- Dia de los Muertos Saturday November 1, 2003 1:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Dublin Heritage Center ( y 6600 Donlon Way, off Dublin Blvd west of San Ramon Blvd) $5.00 Adults $2.50 Children Learn about the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. ,g' I Make traditional Reredros (story boxes), and Calacas (happy skeletons!) Play Dia de los Muertos Bingo (a great way to learn vocabulary!) and enjoy Hot Chocolate and Pan de Muertos. Americana Holiday Workshop Saturday, December 13, 2003 1:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Dublin Heritage Center a j (6600 Donlon Way, off Dublin Blvd west of San Ramon Blvd) $5.00 Adults $2.50 Children q. :;m Create folksy holiday crafts that come from nature and what is available in the season... just like the early Americans did. Make gingerbread ornaments, scented pinecones, popcorn & cranberry garland, cinnamon apple ornaments, and orange pomander. Hot Cider and warm gingerbread in the historic Murray School House will make the old-fashioned holiday atmosphere complete. Irish Faeries & Folklore Saturday, March 20, 2004 1:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Dublin Heritage Center (6600 Donlon Way off Dublin Blvd. West of San Ramon Blvd) U5m,f $5.00 Adults $2.50 Children Do you believe in Faeries? The Celts did in ancient times. Thanks to Ireland's rich heritage of legends and strong oral tradition the magical world of Faeries is passed on today. Come learn about these mystical beings and make Fairy Necklaces and " ;": Fairy Castles. An Irish Storyteller will spin faerie folklore while you cozy up to tea and traditional Irish Soda Bread in the Murray School.