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James Barrera
GenderMale OccupationPromoter / Cowboy Performer NeighborhoodWoodland |
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About MeI am a professional cowboy trick roper, whipmaster and California folklore storyteller. I've performed throughout California at the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, the Henry Miller Wild West Weekend, Festival de la Familia, the Vida de Oro Latino Folk Art Festival and the Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference. I also conduct special event coordination and promotions for clients such as the Stroll Through History, Festival de la Isla and Old Sacramento's Gold Rush Days. Visit my web site at www.trickroperjm.com. |
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Blood Kiss - Come Experience the Cult Classic
Beginning on Thursday, October 18th, the Fusion International Art Center will host the youth-oriented play, Blood Kiss, which over the last several years has developed a cult following. The genre of this play has been described as "B Horror Movie, meets live stage!" This play is the perfect lead-in to the Halloween season. Blood Kiss brings the audience up close and personal to chills, thrills and comedy way beyond your usual haunted house excursion. The Fusion International Art Center is located at 501 Arden Way, Sacramento. The play runs from Thursday, October 18th, showtime at 8:00 pm; through Wednesday, October 31st, showtimes at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Blood Kiss was written by Tyler
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11th Annual Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference come to Roseville
Roseville, CA – The Robert C. Cooley Middle School will be ground zero for one of the largest youth education forums in Northern California. Close to 1,000 elementary, middle and high school students will converge on the Cesar E. Chavez Youth Leadership Conference and Education Fair on Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Roseville, CA. For over a decade, this event has provided guidance to youth seeking to pursue higher education and grant information. This unique educational forum allows 6th to 12 grade students and their parents an opportunity to learn how to pursue secondary educational and grant opportunities. College recruiters will be available to answer student questions. There will also b
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Mama Cobb is a Force of Nature: The Godmother of Sacramento Folk Dance
A more appropriate emcee than Mama Cobb could not be found for the Folklorico Latino de Woodland’s 24th Anniversary dance showcase. Aside from the dancers, what a performance she put on. Throughout the course of the evening, she charmed the audience with her stories and insights from her long and storied career. She spoke sometimes in English, sometimes Spanish and even threw in a few Nahuatel phrases. Nahuatel being the language of the Aztecs. Mama Cobb provided insights into the regional Mexican folk dances, stole a kiss from the feature trick roping cowboy, completed two costume changes, and inspired a new generation of Mexican folk dancers. As easy as it looked, the audience had no i
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Conversation about: Mama Cobb is a Force of Nature: The Godmother of Sacramento Folk Dance
Hi Ms. Kirk: Thanks so much for taking the time to read the "Mama Cobb" story. There are some truly very touching sentiments here. This doesn't even include all the messages I've received at my personal email account. Mrs. Cobb is truly an exceptional person. I first met her about 18 years ago in Old Sacramento. At the time, as the program emcee, I introduced the Folklorico Latino de Woodland to the stage for a show. She came up to me. No introduction, not bashful at all. Mrs. Cobb proceeded to tell me everything the dancers were doing right, and what they were doing wrong. Right down to why the costume styles were not authentic. She has always been extraordinarily honest with her opinions. Fortunately for me, she has always liked me from our first meeting. She's not like that with everybody. She has always seemed to appreciate my stage work as a cowboy trick roper and whip master. Probably, because I am one of the few that actually do it. My intent with the story is that the Sacramento community truly honor Mrs. Cobb while she is still with us. At the age of 76, with a variety of health issues, that is a very real concern. The time to appreciate her is now! Again, thanks to everybody for your comments, James Barrera
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Conversation about: World Music & Dance Festival high energy and upbeat!
The Saturday concert was a great mix of dancers and musicians. I especially loved watching: * Argentine tango dancer, Miriam Larici, work her magic on the audience. * The beautiful Berta Olivia bring to life the power and majesty of mariachi music * Zimbabwe troupe, Chinyakare, create a hypnotic beat of drum rhythms * Jubilee American Dance troupe is always fun with their mix of dance and theater * Sampaan bringing a contemporary spin to Bengali music. The musicians simply rocked.
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Conversation about: Sacramento World Music and Dance Festival
Miriam Larici did a great job at the Saturday concert at the Benvenuti Center. But it wasn't with Leonardo. He didn't receive his visa in time for the event. Miriam also taught a tango class on Sunday at Tango by the River. She received great reviews from class participants. Miriam is a very charming, classy lady -- A wonderful headliner for 2009 SWM&D Festival.
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Conversation about: 4th Annual Vida de Oro Folk Art Festival
Hi David: Thanks so much for coming out and covering the Vida de Oro event. We had such a talented line-up of artists and performers. I knew it was going to be a great day when I got my hands on the very first Indian taco of the day by one of the food vendors. Heads up all! Keep a look out for the Second Annual Sacramento Taco Festival. That will be in early October!