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| The Art in the Dunes Festival promotes community awareness of Bermuda Dunes as a great place to live, work and play. It is the goal of the event to schedule activities that will promote a wholesome family atmosphere for the residents, businesses and visitors of the Coachella Valley. Our objective is to improve the image of Bermuda Dunes by demonstrating the Spirit and Creativity of its residents. PLANS INCLUDE: Funding of the Arts for the Desert Sands Unified School District “Children have a natural antipathy to books – Handy-crafts should be the basis of education. Boys and girls should be taught to use of their hands To make something, and they would be less apt to Destroy and be mischievous.’ Oscar Wilde The following sponsors are helping to make our 'dreams' come true: THE VINTAGE NURSERY (Host) You too can help make our dreams come true... BECOME A SPONSOR! Contact: Jeffrey Zeltzer Email: Artinthedunes@bdcommun.com Phone: 760 772-5806 BECOME A VOLUNTEER WE NEED YOU! Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Email: Artinthedunes@bdcommun.com Phone: 760 – 772-9053 WWW.BDCOMMUN.COM |
| WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE OUR MASTER OF CEREMONIES AND MUSIC COORDINATOR LOU GALVAN You may know LOU for his outstanding performances on the McCallum Stage, such as, "Jacob" in "La Cage Aux Folles" or the "Wicked Witch" in the "Wizard of Oz", but most desert dwellers aren't aware he is also a gifted vocalist, songwriter and musician, playing bass, guitar and drums (is there anything he can't do?) Known in local theater circles as the best physical comedic actor in the valley, He is the recipient of a "Best Lead Actor" and a "Best Supporting Actor Award" from the Desert Theatre League and produced and directed Riverside County's 2008 Arabian Night's Pageant. Lou has also been active with the City of Coachella’s annual “Chili Festival” as Events Coordinator, bringing local talent to the stage from Brazilian Dancers to Contemporary musicians. And of course his other passion…performing with his band “Alyce Bowie,” which does cover music from the 70’s to the present. Lou is very excited to be involved with Art in the Dunes Festival, not only for the purpose of promoting music; but it gives him the feeling that he is doing something positive for the community of which he has been a part of for many years. |
RENEE VARGAS VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHER Renee will be covering the events of the Festival... I recently discovered my high school art teacher has moved to the Palm Springs area...so if you are reading this Mr. Root....I hope to run into you at the Bermuda Dunes Art Festival. I married in High School and had four children almost immediately. I never stopped producing some form of art including wall murals through out my home. As the kids grew and figured out how to hold pens, paintbrushes..etc...they started dabbling in my artwork. I decided to photograph what I wanted to paint and save the photos for a time I would not have interference from the kids. Photography took hold of my life. In the mean time I keep myself busy with the Riverside County Date Festival Pageant, Children's Playhouse Productions and local music venues both video taping and photographing them. Presently I am finishing a Music Video of Ali Baba and the Den of Thieves from the 2009 Riverside County Date Festival, Cinderella produced by Children's Playhouse Productions and Evita, performed at the McCallum Theatre by students from the College of the Desert. The most recent event I have photographed is the Talent Quest 2009 Karaoke Competition. I photographed the local venue and then went on to Oceanside for the Regional Competition and will be going to the Nationals in September to continue documenting this event and photographing the contestants in nightly contest held in the Lounge of the Tropicana Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. Did I mention I designed and sewed a dress for a contestant in Talent Quest 2009? I also quilt both traditional and art quilts and have won a few contests with that as well. CHECK OUT RENEE'S WORK MORE OF RENEE'S WORK |
| Artists interested in participating in this event: Email: Artinthedunes@bdcommun.com Attention: Festival Chairman You will receive Rules and Regulations, Booth Space Rates and other pertinent information. COME JOIN US... |
