Int’l Festival – Intro/Elvis page
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Welcome
to the 12th annual International Festival
See the world right here in your own community!
A
world of excitement awaits you at the 2002 International Festival,
presented by Heritage Ford. Discover treasures from across the globe as
you experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of more than
50 fascinating countries — without packing your bags!
Celebrate
our community’s rich cultural heritage as you explore
specially-selected exhibits, presentations and performances. Admission
is free, so bring your family and friends to enjoy this entertaining
two-day extravaganza. Taste exotic foods, hear life-changing stories,
witness captivating dancers, learn something new, and have fun!
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Tribute to Elvis
The International Festival honors The King’s contributions to world music
Mention
the name “Elvis” in just about any country of the world, and you’ll get
a smile. That’s because there’s no musician, actor, or heartthrob like
Elvis Presley. Beloved by millions, Elvis was truly one of a kind. To
recognize his place in history, commemorate his outstanding influence on
world music, and mark the 25th anniversary of his death, the
International Festival honors the life and contributions of Elvis
Presley.
You’re invited to a dazzling, Vegas-style tribute to
The King, starring Johnny Thompson, one of America’s five best Elvis
Tribute Artists. Al Dvorin, Elvis Presley’s stage manager, says “Johnny
Thompson’s Tribute to Elvis is MAGNIFICENT!” And Dan Gillespie, Elvis
Presley’s body guard at the Las Vegas Hilton, says, “Johnny is the
closest I’ve ever seen to Elvis. He is the King!” Enjoy an unforgettable
tribute to Elvis like never before — exclusively at the International
Festival!
See you there!
Johnny Thompson as Elvis
7:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, Mancini Bowl
2:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, Pavilion Stage
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Original movie posters on display
The
world’s only complete, public collection of all 33 original Elvis movie
posters is on exhibit at the McHenry Museum right now. Valued at more
than $60,000, this exclusive collection comes straight from Elvis’
birthplace – Tupelo, Mississippi, home of the annual Elvis Presley
Festival.
Put on your blue suede shoes and stop by between
now and November 10 to witness this extraordinary display. The McHenry
Museum is located at 1402 “I” Street in Modesto, and is open from noon
to 4:00 p.m. daily (closed Mondays). Admission is free. For more
information, phone (209) 577-5366. This is your once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to view an amazing slice of cinematic history. It’s now or
never!
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Int’l Festival – Headliners
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First entertainment page
Entertainment
Modesto City Schools proudly presents
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary
Hear his unity-building message of respect, compassion and acceptance
Singer
and songwriter Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary presents a call
to action in a mini-concert format. Through his music, Peter encourages
teachers, parents, youth and youth workers to collaborate in support of
strategies that teach the value of respect and help build caring and
responsible communities.
His gift of songwriting has produced
some of the most moving songs Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded,
including “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” As a member of the renowned musical
trio, he has earned several gold and platinum albums, plus numerous
Grammys.
Capping a 40-year career in which his music has served
as a motivator, sensitizer and organizing force, Peter has founded a
project called, “Operation Respect: Don’t Laugh at Me” that is playing a
prominent role nationwide to encourage safer, more respectful school
environments. It is now part of the curriculum at Modesto City Schools.
The title song, with its arresting lyrics, “Don’t laugh at me, don’t
call me names, don’t get your pleasure from my pain,” can serve as an
anthem for change. Join us as we welcome Peter Yarrow’s inspiring
messages.
See you there!
Peter Yarrow
2:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, Mancini Bowl
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United States Air Force Band of the Golden West
Thrill to the exciting sounds of the spectacular 40-piece Concert Band
The
exceptional 40-piece Concert Band, the largest performing group within
the internationally-recognized United States Air Force Band of the
Golden West, delivers a lively “Spirit of America” show that will
captivate you. This top-notch military band delivers everything from
rousing jazz, pop, and Broadway hits, to precision military marches,
orchestral songs, and stirring patriotic tunes.
Under the
direction of Captain Douglas C. Monroe, commander and conductor, and
Lieutenant Michael J. Willen, deputy commander and associate conductor,
the USAF Band of the Golden West continues a 43-year tradition of
excellence. Experience the striking sounds of the spectacular Concert
Band during the International Festival’s Americana Closing Ceremonies.
You’re in for an unforgettable patriotic extravaganza!
See you there!
USAF Concert Band
5:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, Mancini Bowl
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Elvis Up-Close (photo/logo)
Elvis
loved to drive through the hills of Bel Air and up and down the Sunset
Strip. His Cadillac was custom-made for him by Barris Kustom Industries
of North Hollywood. It was painted with 40 coats of diamond and fish
scale paint and featured 24K gold trim. Inside were gold lamé drapes, a
well-stocked refrigerator, a stereo, and a television. Gold records
adorned the ceiling.
— Recipes fit for a King, Elizabeth McKeon, Rutledge Hill Press
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Int’l Festival – Headliners
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Second entertainment page
Entertainment
KCSO Telemundo and the International Festival bring you
Myra
Meet one of America’s hottest new teen pop recording artists
Join
us in welcoming teen pop sensation, Myra, singer of the title song for
the $100 million box office hit, “The Princess Diaries,” the soundtrack
for which she earned her first gold album. The talented 15-year-old from
Santa Rosa, California, has captured the hearts of music fans around
the world. Myra’s toured with the biggest acts in pop music, and has
appeared in feature films and on television.
Proud of her Spanish
heritage, Myra released a Spanish-language version of her debut album,
“Miracles Happen,” called “Milagros,” (Spanish for “Miracles”) in 2001.
“I grew up listening to all kinds of music,” says Myra. “From rock to
R&B, Salsa to Mariachi, I just love different flavors and rhythms.
Mostly though, I admire singers like Aretha Franklin and James Brown. I
have my own style, but they’re so inspiring!”
See you there!
Myra
1:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, Mancini Bowl
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High Street Band
Crowd-pleasing entertainers light up the stage with high-energy excitement
High
Street delivers electrifying entertainment that will leave you begging
for more! This refreshing nine-member band, one of the Northwest’s most
requested groups, offers a dazzling array of swing, blues, R&B,
Latin, oldies, and ballads. According to The Idaho Statesman, “High
Street is a ‘must see.’ The musicians have a ball, put on a great show,
and their music is infectious to crowds of all ages.”
High Street
has performed for packed audiences at Walt Disney World’s Atlantic
Dance, the Boise River Festival, the Boise 2000 Millennium Show, the
Governor’s Inaugural Gala Concert, and several other national and
regional events. Dancing is a must — get ready for a high-steppin’ good
time!
See you there!
High Street Band
6:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, Mancini Bowl
1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, Pavilion Stage
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Na Ohana O Ke Awawa
Award-winning, standing ovation Polynesian dance troupe ignites island spirit
Na
Ohana O Ke Awawa works its tropical island magic with a lively
extravaganza that brings International Festival audiences back year
after year. Let this amazingly talented dance team sweep you away to a
place and time reminiscent of vacation hideaways, luaus, and island
hospitality.
Hawaiian for “Families of the Valley,” Na Ohana O Ke
Awawa is honored to participate in the 2002 International Festival.
Says Head Instructor Doris Ku’uipo Carisoza, “Our hope is that you’ll
catch a bit of the spirit of Aloha that is in the air!”
See you there!
Na Ohana O Ke Awawa
8:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, Mancini Bowl
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Elvis Up-Close (photo/logo)
Birth name: Elvis Aaron Presley
Birth date: January 8, 1935
Birthplace: Tupelo, Mississippi
Date of death: August 16, 1977
Occupations: Actor, Musician
Quote: “Without Elvis, none of us could have made it.” (attributed to) Buddy Holly
Claim to fame: His swivel-hipped dance moves and distinctive sound earned him the title, “The King of Rock-n-Roll.”
Fascinating fact: The death of Elvis’ twin brother was interpreted by their mother, Gladys, as a divine sign for Elvis’ destiny.
Education: L.C. Humes High School, Memphis, Tennessee, 1953. Studied to become an electrician.
— E! online
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Int’l Festival - Regional
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Featured Entertainment
Regional Talent
>>large photo/caption: Stockton’s own Gitanos know how to bring people together.
The Gitanos
Melodic, explosive rock en Espanol with a Latin pop twist
What
if a rock group could unite people of many cultures with a unique sound
that sends positive messages? The Gitanos achieve this and more. It’s
been said that their matchless Latin rock sounds would soothe the soul
of Carlos Santana, while delivering hard-driving party tunes that leave
you asking, “Who are those guys, and where can I get their CD?”
In
just three short years, The Gitanos (pronounced HEEtahnohs), have
developed a strong following, playing “rock en Espanol” throughout the
Bay Area, Central Valley, and the Southern California market. The
Gitanos (Spanish for gypsies) have been featured on local, national, and
international television.
“We have something to say, whether
it’s in English, Spanish, or Malaysian,” said Gitanos guitarist Jimmy
Moreno. “If it’s good music, people will listen to it and enjoy it. We
get a great response with mixed crowds of Anglos, Hispanics and blacks.
We get a better response with Anglos than with a Hispanic crowd.”
The
group members’ influences range from cumbias and jazz, to Jimi Hendrix,
the Police and Sting. “We like so many different types of music
ourselves,” said Moreno. “If you look at any of our CD collections,
you’ll see everything from traditional jazz all the way to rap or
metal.”
He says the group is pop-oriented, with songs about
life, love, work, and play. Moreno continues, “In some of them, there
are moral questions posed. Being honest with yourself. Seeing yourself
as who you really are and working from there. Just the truth about
yourself.”
The band members, who have considered signing a
record contract, may soon be able to quit their day jobs. They’ve
released a single that has sold more than 500 copies and sold out
several times. “Our goal is to have one job and have that be our music,”
says Moreno. “If fame and fortune come along, fine.”
By popular
demand, The Gitanos return to Modesto for a two-day International
Festival gig featuring a special smoke-free concert. Bring your friends
and embrace the diversity of enticing sounds this visionary group
reflects. See you at [time] on Saturday and [time] Sunday at the
[place]!
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What people are saying about The Gitanos
“This band rocks in any language.”
— Mike Klooster, Keyboardist, Smash Mouth
“This band has achieved in their independent studio what many bands in multi-million dollar studios have failed to achieve.”
— Tom Carr, Music Annex, Menlo Park
“The Gitanos are an asset to the Latin Rock scene and are on their way to success.”
— Edgardo Ochoa, Publisher, Al Borde magazine
“They
were playing acoustic and they were really, really good. I was watching
the audience reaction and I thought, ‘You know what? This band needs
exposure.’ Some people might initially be taken off and go, ‘What is
this?’ But they [the Gitanos] are so good. Everybody who’s seen them
just goes, ‘Wow, this band is good.’”
— Middagh Goodwin, a curious
customer at Stockton’s Replay Records, who checked out the Gitanos
during a gig at the Caffeien Den in Stockton
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Int’l Festival – Activities
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First page of activities
Activities
Global Village
Come
and explore a cultural wonderland of exciting traditions, music, dance,
art, dress, games, language, and foods from across the globe.
Washington Mutual offers your children an incredible local journey to
distant lands through its unique “Passport to Learning” program.
Children pick up a passport, trek to various countries around Global
Village, and receive cultural stamps to document their “travels.”
Accredited schools with the highest participation in the program will be
awarded a cultural assembly presentation at their school!
Storytelling Tent
Bring your family to the popular Storytelling Tent to experience “Folk Tales from Around The World.”
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Enjoy an impressive lineup of unique performers, including actress,
storyteller, writer, and arts educator Marijo, who weaves her magic
through drama, music, poetry, and song. Author, elementary school
teacher, and workshop presenter Clara Yen, who brilliantly intersperses
her native Mandarin Chinese language and culture into tales and
folklore, and well-known local director, actor, geologic engineer, and
geology professor, Dr. Horacio Ferriz, shares wonderful adventures from
all over the world. Richard Braun will tell tall tales — and maybe some
short ones, too!
• Modesto Sister Cities will provide cultural
presentations of Canada and Mexico, Dierdra McElroy will present
Tahitian Tifaifai (quilts), and Kid’s Works utilizes a dynamic
combination of puppetry, drama and role-playing with life-size puppets
that teach positive messages in a big way! Gather ’round, everyone, have
we got a story for you!
Kids’ World
There’s plenty
going on at Kid’s World, coordinated by the Stanislaus County Office of
Education. Children can choose from 14 activities: Traverse an obstacle
course, create paper bag puppets, thumbprint magnets, bracelets, hats,
and world flags; get into mask-making, music, streamers, sifting and
pouring, a bean bag toss, playdough creations, and storytelling by Dee
Dee Boggs. This is the place to let imaginations run wild!
World Games
If
you’re active, or want to be, meet us at the World Games area. Express
your creative side as you paint on our giant mural, provided by Modesto
City Schools 21st Century Afterschool Learning Program (noon-4:00 p.m.
Sat. and Sun.). Bounce, box, bungee, and joust (inflatables) with 21st
Century Afterschool Learning Program and the City of Modesto Parks,
Recreation, & Neighborhoods Department. Learn winning moves at our
Downey High School Football Team Football Clinic. Stanislaus Rugby
Club’s Rugby Clinic takes place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Come climb a rock at
our “International Half Dome” from noon-5:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Look
for other surprises, too. All activities are free!
International Food Court
Hungry?
A fabulous global feast awaits! Bring your appetite and enjoy
everything from Japanese teriyaki sticks, Korean short ribs, Greek shish
kabobs, gyros, and baklava, to Hawaiian Kalua pig plate, Mexican pork
empanadillas, and linguica sandwiches. If you enjoyed our selection last
year, you’ll want to sample delectable Asian/Thai coconut imperial
fried shrimp, chow mein, Indian mango smoothies, seafood gumbo,
cheesecake, cobbler, classic sweet potato pie, strawberry shortbread,
corn-on-the-cob, Texas-style beef brisket, funnel cakes, tri-tip
sandwiches, Chicago and New York style hot dogs and more. There — are
you full? Good!
Elvis Up-Close (photo/logo)
Currently,
there are more than 625 active Elvis fan clubs worldwide. Elvis’
popularity is at an all-time high, and his legacy continues to reach new
audiences. Half of Graceland’s visitors are 35 or younger.
Speaking
of Graceland, it was Elvis Presley’s home and refuge for 20+ years, and
is one of the most visited homes in America today, attracting more than
600,000 visitors annually. It is also the most famous home in America
after the White House. In 1991, Graceland Mansion was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
— www.elvis.com
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