Posted on 07 February 2010 by rjl

The Oinkari Dancers entertained the crowd. Photo: Koitz
In a momentous occasion for the Basque community, the much-anticipated “Hidden in Plain Sight” exhibit was unveiled before a crowd of about 300 dignitaries and well-wishers Saturday Feb. 6 Continue Reading
Posted on 02 February 2010 by rjl
The opening of the Boise Basque Museum’s Ellis Island exhibit will be celebrated with a reception in New York City featuring speakers, dinner and live music on Saturday Feb. 6.
The New York Basque Club and a Delegation from the Basque Country in the U.S. will be hosting the event at the Puck Building in Manhattan.
The Boise-based band “Amuma Says No” will play during the reception. Those interested in tickets for the event are asked to contact the Basque Delegation in New York.
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Posted on 18 January 2010 by rjl
The Basque Museum and Cultural Center has unveiled a new website promoting its upcoming exhibit at New York’s Ellis Island.

The Ellis Island exhibit will put Basque culture on an international pedestal. Photo: Basque Museum and Cultural Center.
The exhibit, “Hidden in Plain Sight,” will showcase Basque culture and history at one of the most popular tourist destinations in New York City. The website features an overview of Basque history in the United States and immigration from Europe. The site also has links for contributors to donate to the project.
Hidden in Plain Sight, which will run from February through April, will highlight the unique origins of the Basque people and their language, Euskera.
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