Calendar of Events, Winter 2009/10

Ongoing

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Wed. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. noon to 4:00 p.m. Free. (760) 323-0151.

American Indian Airwaves. Radio broadcast every Wednesday afternoon, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., on KPFK, 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and online at www.kpfk.org.

American Indian Art and Gift Shop. 241 F Street, Eureka. Mon. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (800) 566-2381 or www.ncidc.org/gifthome.

Augustan Society Library & Museum. Villa Augusti, 36588 Santa Fe St., Daggett. Native American arts, baskets, pottery, reference library. Call for appointment or tour. (760) 254-9223.

Barona Cultural Center and Museum. 1095 Barona Rd., Lakeside. Tues. to Fri. noon to 5:00 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. School and group tours available. Museum of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. Free, donations accepted. (619) 443-7003, ext. 219, www.baronamuseum.org.

Bay Native Circle. Radio broadcast every Wednesday afternoon, 2:00 p.m., on KPFA, 94.1 FM in the Bay Area and KFCF, 88.1 FM in Fresno.

Cabazon Cultural Museum. 84-245 Indio Spring Pkwy., Indio. Wed. to Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. noon to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits on the Cahuilla Indians, the Coachella Valley, and the Cabazon Tribe. Free. (760) 342-2593.

California State Indian Museum. 2618 K St., Sacramento. Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits feature California Indian traditions, arts, and skills, as well as works by contemporary California Indian artists. $2 adults; $1 youths (6-17); free for 5 and under. Free for Native Americans. (916) 324-0971.

Cham-Mix Poki’ (House of Our Culture). 23904 Soboba Rd., San Jacinto. Cultural resource library, exhibits of material culture and pottery. Mon. to Fri. 8:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (951) 654-2765, ext. 233.

Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Rd., Pine Grove. Basket-weaving demonstrations, second Saturday of the month. Soapstone carving for youngsters, fourth Saturday. Nature walk every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. (209) 296-7488.

Clarke Historical Museum. 240 E St., Eureka. Exhibits of Yurok, Karuk, Hupa, Tolowa, and Wiyot basketry and regalia. Wed. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., first Saturday of every month 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Free. (707) 443-1947.

C.N. Gorman Museum. University of California, Davis. 1316 Hart Hall, 1 Shields Ave., Davis. Mon. to Fri. noon to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free. (530) 752-6567 or gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu.

Gatekeeper’s Museum and Marian Steinbach Indian Basket Museum. 130 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. September, Wed. to Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; October to April, weekends 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Baskets by Washoe weaver Dat-so-la-lee. Admission $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children, children under five and members free. www.northtahoemuseums.org or call (530) 583-1762.

Grace Hudson Museum, 431 South Main St., Ukiah. Exhibits on Pomo Indian baskets and other local history and culture. Wed. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sun. noon to 4:30 p.m. Free. (707) 467-2836.

Haramonkgna American Indian Culture Center. Red Box Fire Station and Visitor Center, Star Rte., La Cañada. Celebrations of Native American culture and history with guest hosts. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (626) 449-8975.

Indian Time. Radio broadcast every Thursday evening, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on KUCR, 88.3 FM in Riverside.

Jesse Peter Native American Art Museum. Santa Rosa Junior College, Bussman Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Mon. to Fri. noon to 4:00 p.m. Emphasis on California cultures, featuring different artists each month. (707) 527-4479.

Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center. 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail (formerly Silver Lake Dr.), Poway. Sat. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (858) 668-1292.

Kuruvunga Springs State Historic Indian Village Site Public Tour. On the campus of University High School, 11800 Texas Ave., West Los Angeles. First Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free. (310) 397-0180.

Maidu Interpretive Center. 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. Mon. to Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., second Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Historic site tours every day at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. $4 adults, $3.75 children, $14 families. Free for Native Americans. (916) 774-5934.

Marin Museum of the American Indian. 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato (in Miwok Park). “Sharing Traditions,” last Saturday of the month, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (415) 897-4064.

Mariposa Museum & History Center. 5119 Jesse St., Mariposa. Daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Suggested donation $3 for adults. (209) 966-2924.

Metate. Radio broadcast covering Native American public affairs; hosted by Robin Carneen. Every third Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., on KZYX, 90.7 FM, Mendocino County; www.kzyx.org.

Mendocino County Museum. 400 E. Commercial St., Willits. Wed. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits: Pomo baskets and basketweavers. Free. (707) 459-2739.

Northern California Flute Circle. Native American Flute concerts and workshops. Please visit the website for times and locations www.naflute.com/index.html or call (530) 432-2716.

Pacific Western Traders. 305 Wool St., Folsom. Wed. to Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Native American arts, books, recordings, videos, and Pendleton blankets. (916) 985-3851.

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology. University of California, Berkeley. 103 Kroeber Hall, Berkeley. Wed. to Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sun. noon to 4:00 p.m. Free admission; $5 for docent tours, $2 for children under 18. (510) 643-7649 or hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. 2559 Puesta del Sol Rd., Santa Barbara. Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ongoing Chumash basket exhibit. Admission: $5-$8, free to all Native American Indian people on request. (805) 682-4711.

Satwiwa Native American Culture Center. 4126 Potrero Rd., Newbury Park (Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area). Events every Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (310) 455-1588.

Siebler & Root’s Native American Trading Co. 5242 West Side Rd., Redding. Art, jewelry, basketry materials, more. Basketry classes every Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (530) 247-4248.

Sierra Mono Indian Museum. Roads 225 and 228, North Fork. Tues. to Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 students. (559) 877-2115.

Southwest Museum. 234 Museum Dr., Los Angeles. Exhibits on California Indians and Indians of the Southwest. Sat. and Sun. noon to 5:00 p.m. Free admission. (323) 221-2164.

Vallejo Inter-Tribal Council. Mugg’s Coffee Shop, Ferry Building, 495 Mare Island Way, Vallejo. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Please call to confirm. (707) 552-2562 or (707) 554-6114.

Voices of Native Nations, KPOO-FM 89.5. Every 3rd and 4th Wednesday. One of the longest running and most complete records of Native American thought. Tune in for live performances, ceremonies, rallies, community events, and interviews with leaders, authors, activists. For more information, visit www.kpoo.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Through February

A Thousand Years of Southwestern Pottery, Marin Museum of the American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato. Nine display cases of ancient and modern examples emphasize the connections between ancient pieces and contemporary art. Tuesday through Sunday noon to 4:00 p.m. Free, but donations are accepted. (415) 897-4064.

Through March 7

Coyote, Deer and Gold: The Karen and Malcolm Whyte Collection of Contemporary American Indian Art in California, Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd., Bolinas. Fri. 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sat. and Sun. noon to 5:00 p.m. Free. (415) 868-0330 or www.bolinasmuseum.org.

Through March 14

The Artistic Legacy of California Indian Basketry, The California Museum, 1020 O St, Sacramento. Featuring 84 baskets from more than 20 tribes, representing the wide range of functions that baskets filled in traditional California Indian culture. $8.50 adults, $7 seniors and students, $6 youth age 6–13, children 5 and under free. (916) 653-7524 or www.californiamuseum.org.

Visual Transparencies: Collaborative Printmaking, C.N. Gorman Museum, 1316 Hart Hall, UC Davis. Free. (530) 752-6567.

Through May 13

Sing Me Your Story, Dance Me Home: Art and Poetry from Native California, Maidu Museum, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. (916) 774-5934.

Through May 30

The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Featuring Native American baskets from more than 100 cultures in 11 different regions of North America. (323) 667-2000 or www.autrynationalcenter.org.

January 12–14

15th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs. (916) 448-8706 or www.cniga.com/wigc10.

January 29–31

Southwest Arts Festival, Empire Polo Club, Indio. (760) 347-0676 or www.southwestartsfest.com.

February 6

Special Programs, Cocktail Reception, Fine Art Exhibition and Sale, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Presentation by Curt Walters (Place and Moment) from 10:30 a.m. to noon; awards and chuck wagon luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m.; presentation on Seeing Women in the West from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; cocktail reception and fine art exhibition and sale from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. $100–$250; call (323) 667-2000 or visit www.autrynationalcenter.org to purchase tickets.

February 6–March 7

Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Tues.–Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (323) 667-2000 or www.autrynationalcenter.org.

February 13

Grand Opening of the Maidu Museum, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guided tours of Maidu historic site at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Native storytelling at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. New exhibits come alive at noon. (916) 774-5934 or www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.

February 13–14

26th Annual Marin Art Show of the Americas, Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Indigenous arts from across North, Central, and South America, with more than 200 exhibitors and vendors; Native American, Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Latin American and Western art and collectibles. Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m; Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $15 two-day admission. (310) 821-2463.

February 27

19th Annual Indian Island Candlelight Vigil, west end of Woodley Island. Come together to remember those who lost their lives in the 1860 massacre at the village of Tuluwat on Indian Island. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bring a candle and dress in warm clothes. (707) 733-5055 or michelle@wiyot.com.

March 10–14

Festival of Native Film and Culture, Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Bausto Rd., Palm Springs. Now in its ninth season, the Festival is one of the nation’s most highly regarded festivals of its kind, featuring the best in films by, about, and starring Native Americans and other indigenous people. The festival includes feature films, documentaries, and short films. Film lineup TBA. (760) 778-1079 or www.accmuseum.org.

March 13–28

Tales of an Urban Indian, Wells Fargo Theatre, Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Native Voices at the Autry presents noted Canadian actor/playwright Darrell Dennis. (323) 667-2000 or www.autrynationalcenter.org/nativevoices.

March 17–20

Society for California Archaeology (SCA) Annual Meeting, Riverside Convention Center, 3443 Orange St., Riverside. www.scahome.org.

March 25–27

33rd Annual California Conference on American Indian Education: Saving Our Language, Saving Our Culture, Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. For more information, contact Irma Amaro at (707) 464-3512 or visit www.cieda.org.

April 17–18

Indian Arts and Crafts Market, California State Indian Museum, 2618 K St., Sacramento. Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, baskets, gourds, jewelry, soapstone and elk horn carvings, drums, and much, much more. Regular museum admission fees apply. (916) 324-0971 or www.parks.ca.gov/indianmuseum.

April 25

Spring Celebration, Maidu Museum, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Opening blessing, honoring elders, Native California dance groups, cultural heritage demonstrations, craft fair, guided tours of historic site, children’s activities and storytelling. Free. (916) 774-5934 or www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.

CLASSES, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (ACCM) 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 323-0151, www.accmuseum.org.

• January 23—Bird Song and Dance Festival (Palm Springs HS Gym)
• January 30—Tour de Rez (ACCM)
• February 16—Heart of the Reservation (Spa Resort Casino)
• February 27—Cahuilla Pottery (ACCM)
• March 10–14—Festival of Native Film and Cultures (Camelot Theatre)
• March 20—Color in the Canyons Art Class (ACCM)
• March 23—American Indians in Sports (Rancho Mirage Public Library)
• April 10—Curator’s Tour: Exploring Rock Art (Corn Spring Campground)

Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000, www.autrynationalcenter.org. “Let’s Make History!” events for families with children ages 5 to 12. First and second Saturday and third Sunday of each month, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Visit website for complete listings of upcoming events.

Barona Cultural Center and Museum, 1095 Barona Rd., Lakeside. (619) 443-7003, ext. 2, www.baronamuseum.org.“Ancient Spirits Speak” classes for adults and children. Call for more information.

California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa. (707) 579-3004, www.cimcc.org.

• February 20—Football Indian Style: The Carlisle Story
• April 17—Native Plants and Herbs: Salve Workshop

Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Rd., Fremont. (888) 327-2757, option 2, 3; chvisit@ebparks.org. Registration required.

• January 31—Village Site Caretaking
• February 7, 14, 21—Mewuk-Style Coiled Basketry

Maidu Museum, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. (916) 774-9534, www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum. Cultural Heritage Speaker Series, 2nd Saturdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free. Light refreshments served.

• February 13—Dugan Aguilar, “Deeper Than Gold”
• March 13—Alan Wallace: Wisdom of Our Elders

U.C. Riverside Extension, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Workshops on various aspects of southern California Indian history and culture. To enroll, call (951) 827-4105 or (800) 442-4990. For more information, contact Leanna Mojado at (951) 827-1637 or lmojado@ucx.ucr.edu or www.extension.ucr.edu.

• March 5 & 6—Native American Rock Art Field Experience
• March 13—Workshop on Southern California Indian Basketry
• March 19 & 20—Indian Material Culture–Southern California
• May 8—Native American Uses of Southern California Plants: A Botanic Walk
• May 15 & 16—Cahuilla Basketry

Are you planning a California Indian event that should be in our calendar? Listings are free. Items for the next issue may be submitted to News from Native California, P.O. Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709, email nnc@heydaybooks.com, telephone (510) 549-3564, fax (510) 549-1889.