Events

Girls wrap the maypole at the 2010 Southern California picnic

Girls wrap the maypole at the 2010 Southern California picnic

The calendar is updated continually as information becomes available. To have your event listed, e-mail Euskal Kazeta at info@euskalkazeta.com. You can also send your newsletter or information to Euskal Kazeta, P.O. Box 462, Venice, CA 90294-0462.

See ongoing events, like Basque museum exhibits, at the bottom of the calendar.


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Friday, Sept. 10
Basque Film Series
South San Francisco, Calif.

Nomadak Tx - about txalaparta
7:30 Free Admission
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.

Friday, Sept. 10
5th Annual Pete & Freda’s Lamb Barbeque
Boise, Idaho

Lamb dinner & entertainment during an evening
At a sheepherder’s camp setting on the Basque Block
Hosted by the Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Culture
Proceeds will be used to help fund programs promoting Basque language and culture.
5:30 PM Music & Cocktails
6:30 PM Lamb Dinner
Followed by dessert, presentations by Cenarrusa Foundation grantees,
raffle drawing, and pala exhibition in the fronton.
Ticket Prices: $40 per person, $75 for a pair of tickets
RSVP by phone to (208) 338.1095

Saturday, Sept. 11
Seattle Basque picnic
Creek Shelter, Wash.

Starting at noon at Lake Sammammish

Saturday, Sept. 12
Marin-Sonoma Basque festival
Penngrove, Calif.

Thursday Sept. 23
Txalaparta duo Oreka TX concert See link for video
South San Francisco, Calif.

8 p.m. Free admission
Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.

Friday, Sept. 24
Txalaparta duo Oreka TX Concert and dinner
Chino, Calif.

Chino Basque Club
15181 Sierra Bonita

Friday, Sept. 24
Opening of Ellis Island Basque Exhibit
Boise, Idaho

“Hidden in Plain Sight”
Basque Museum
611 Grove Street
(208) 343-2671

Saturday, Sept. 25
Gala Anniversary Celebration of San Francisco Basque Club
South San Francisco, Calif.

Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.
4 p.m. Photos taken of original 1960 Zazpiak Bat Dancers
5 p.m. Cocktails; 6 p.m. 7-course Dinner
$30 Adults; $10 children
9 p.m. Dance with the music of Kutzik from the Basque Country
Please RSVP by Friday, Sept. 17th (650) 588-4074 or to RSVP@BasqueClub.com.
Seating will be on a first come first serve basis.
Pilota games Sunday morning

Friday - Sunday Oct. 8 - 10
14th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival
Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho

A cultural heritage event that features food, exhibits,
music and dancing, sheep dog trials, sheep trailing, stories and more.
Includes Basque dancers, musicians, chefs and sheep ranchers.
Trailing of the Sheep parade - Ketchum’s Main Street Noon Sunday
More info: (208) 720-0585 or e-mail: info@trailingofthesheep.org

Saturday, Oct. 9
Santa Rosa Basque Club festival
Winnemucca, Nev.

7th Annual Wine tasting, Dinner & Dance
Santa Rosa Basque Club of Paradise Valley
Winnemucca Convention Center
50 West Winnemucca Blvd.
Enjoy wines from the Basque Country as well as an amazing Basque meal.
After dinner, the popular Boise band Amuma Says No will play.
Tickets are only $45 and include an SRBC wine glass, access to to the best wine in Winnemucca, a great dinner and all the dancing you can handle!
($20 if you are under 21).
Table prices are available as well.
Email SRBC.Paradise@gmail.com or call (775) 578-3533 for more information and to reserve your tickets.
Or via Facebook

Saturday, Oct. 9
Iparreko Ibarra October Besta
Lincoln, Calif.

NABO Kantari Eguna
Singer Erramun Marticorena from St. Etienne de Baigorry will perform

Sunday, Oct. 17
Luncheon featuring singer Erramun Marticorena
South San Francisco, Calif.

Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave.

Sunday, Oct. 24
Concert with Basque Country singers Erramun Marticorena and Mikel Markez
Chino, Calif.

Chino Basque Club
15181 Sierra Bonita Lane

Sunday, Oct. 24
Basque festival
Las Vegas, Nev.

Saturday, Nov. 6
Mortzillak Dinner and Bazaar
Boise, Idaho

Basque Center
601 Grove St.

Friday, Dec.1
Oinkari Reunion Dinner
Boise, Idaho

Saturday, Dec.18
Sheepherders’ Ball Dinner-Dance
Boise, Idaho

Basque Center
601 Grove St.

Saturday, Jan. 15
Battle Mountain Festival
Battle Mountain, Nev.

Featuring Amuma Says No band

Saturday, Jan. 22
Caldwell Basque Festival
Caldwell, Idaho
Features Amuma Says No band

March 20, 2010 to Feb. 28, 2011
Exhibit: Gardeners of Identity - Basques in San Mateo County
San Mateo County History Museum
Redwood City, Calif.

2200 Broadway
(650) 299-0104
Hours: Tues. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$4 for adults; $2 for seniors; children 5 and under free

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