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Folk Art & More at the Latin American Festival & Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 2-4

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There is no need to travel to the deepest regions of Mexico in order to experience some of the world’s most vibrant Latin American folk art and Mexican pottery – just visit the Bazaar del Mundo Shops’ Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 2 to 4, in OldTown,San Diego.

The colorful marketplace hidden beneath a colorful array of umbrellas with artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries, showcases one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art, traditional clothing and textiles and colorful collectibles and radiant jewelry this side of the border. Guests can peruse authentic, hand-painted Mata Ortiz Pottery, colorful Mexican folk art and vibrant artisan jewelry.

The Festival exhibits San Diego’s largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its detailed process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols, with several skilled potters showcasing their wares, including Jorge Quintana – a principal Mata Ortiz artist whose work has been displayed in museums all over the world.

Live demonstrations will be performed for eager festival-goers, as artists hack away at wooden stumps to reveal life-like animal figures, weave hand-pulled wool into intricate textiles and skillfully paint delicate designs onto hand-formed clay pots.

Other custom crafts and sought-after handmade goods include: San Antonio embroidery, tinwork, Talavera pottery, Oaxacan wooden animal carvings, Guatemalan weaving, various colorful and symbolic wall art and sculptures, Huichol yarn and bead paintings and one-of-a-kind pottery.

Musical entertainment will be provided by TINKU, a Latin American Folk band performing over 19 musical rhythms from throughout Latin Americaon authentic native instruments. Mouth-watering Mexican cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant will be for sale.

Admission is free. The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Casa Guadalajara: A Great Wedding Venue according to Exquisite Weddings Magazine

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Casa Guadalajara Wedding Venue

The Perfect Location For A Perfect Wedding, Reception or Rehearsal Dinner

Exquisite Weddings Magazine, a publication of San Diego Magazine, published it’s list of top San Diego wedding venues in its November, 2011 issue. Among the locations listed was Casa Guadalajara in Old Town.

As quoted in the article, “Experience our award-winning cuisine, lively Mariachis & giant margaritas.  Plus a highly attentive staff and abundant free parking leads to a fun and festive occasion.” You can read the entire article and see some great pictures of our venue at http://www.exquisiteweddingsmagazine.com/media/Exquisite-Weddings/Fall-Winter-2011/Casa-Guadalajara/.

If you’re looking for the perfect location for your wedding, reception or rehearsal dinner we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

 

For Dates and Availability Contact:

Catherine N Breedlove
Special Events Director
4105 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
619.295.5231
Catherine@CasaGuadalajara.com
CasaGuadalajara.com

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