Old West New West Magazine – Your Travel & History Guide for Western Adventures. Enjoy Travel Tips, Discounts, Specials, Restaurant Reviews, National Park Information and Much More… http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/things-to-do/festivals/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:46:50 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-us http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111202584/things-to-do/festivals/new-orleans-to-launch-war-of-1812-bicentennial-celebrations.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111202584/things-to-do/festivals/new-orleans-to-launch-war-of-1812-bicentennial-celebrations.html New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner.

The 2012 celebration will take place April 17 - 23, 2012, featuring a colorful spectacle of ships spreading on the East Bank of the Mississippi River from Erato Street to Upper Poland Avenue.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:56:52 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111119581/things-to-do/festivals/marshall-texas-25th-annual-wonderland-of-lights-opens-nov-23.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111119581/things-to-do/festivals/marshall-texas-25th-annual-wonderland-of-lights-opens-nov-23.html The 25th annual Wonderland of Lights, a Texas holiday tradition, opens with star-studded lighting ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 2011 in Washington Square in Marshall, Texas.

More than a million lights will shine on Marshall's town square, historic courthouse and a wonderland of attractions planned in the 25th annual Wonderland of Lights, a 40-day festival of holiday lights and family fun Nov. 23 through Jan. 1.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:13:23 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111119580/things-to-do/festivals/los-angeles-chinatown-readies-for-christmas-tree-lighting-chinese-new-year.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111119580/things-to-do/festivals/los-angeles-chinatown-readies-for-christmas-tree-lighting-chinese-new-year.html Los Angeles Chinatown will hold its second annual Christmas Tree lighting celebration Dec. 1, 2011, with a tree found nowhere else in the West.

With a tree designed by renowned decorator/designer Brad Schmidt, this year's Christmas Tree lighting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Chinatown's Central Plaza, located at 943-951 N. Broadway.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:07:09 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111109579/things-to-do/festivals/whiskeytown-nra-and-shasta-state-historic-park-offer-old-time-holiday-celebration.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111109579/things-to-do/festivals/whiskeytown-nra-and-shasta-state-historic-park-offer-old-time-holiday-celebration.html The National Park Service and California State Parks are gearing up for their annual "Old Time Holiday" celebration at the historic Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in Nothern California including crafts, music and food on Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At the Camden House in Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District, families are invited to make a free wreath to take home for the holidays. The wreath-making workshop will continue through 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome to bring their own hand pruners for cutting greenery.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:53:38 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111101575/things-to-do/festivals/branson-christmas-celebration-now-underway-for-holidays.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20111101575/things-to-do/festivals/branson-christmas-celebration-now-underway-for-holidays.html Branson Christmas celebrations are growing more and more popular each year and 2011 looks to be no exception. Running now through the end of the holidays, an Ozark Mountain Christmas brings treats to all the senses for visitors to Branson.

Now in its 24th season, the holiday season in the Ozark Mountains transforms Branson Missouri into a spectacular Christmas wonderland, filled with lights, displays, rides, shows and everything families look for to make lasting memories.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:27:39 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110911557/things-to-do/festivals/san-franciscos-chantey-sing-to-celebrate-30-years-of-traditional-sea-music.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110911557/things-to-do/festivals/san-franciscos-chantey-sing-to-celebrate-30-years-of-traditional-sea-music.html San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its monthly chantey sing on Oct. 1, 2011 with traditional sea music performed by Bay Area leading lights of sea music.

The daytime programs are scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. at venues on Hyde Street Pier, and with an evening chantey sing aboard the ferry Eureka from 8 p.m. to midnight.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:15:30 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110911556/things-to-do/festivals/santa-barbara-harbor-seafood-festival-to-mark-10th-anniversary.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110911556/things-to-do/festivals/santa-barbara-harbor-seafood-festival-to-mark-10th-anniversary.html The 10th annual Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival gets underway Oct. 8, 2011, and event organizers promise a variety of fresh regional seafood, plus live music, cooking demonstrations, maritime education, children's activities, free boat rides, and tall-ship tours.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:05:16 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110530524/things-to-do/festivals/plains-indian-museum-powwow-celebrates-30th-anniversary.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110530524/things-to-do/festivals/plains-indian-museum-powwow-celebrates-30th-anniversary.html The Plains Indian Museum Powwow, Buffalo Bill Historical Center's (BBHC) longest-running public program, celebrates its 30th anniversary June 18 and 19, 2011 with exciting dancing, drum groups and art vendors.

Held at the BBHC's Robbie Powwow Garden in Cody, Wyoming, the powwow celebrates the vibrant cultural traditions of the West's Northern Plains tribes. Among the highlights are the grand entries at noon and 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon on Sunday.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Mon, 30 May 2011 23:25:41 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110305486/things-to-do/festivals/colorado-festivals-offering-springtime-food-music-and-fun.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110305486/things-to-do/festivals/colorado-festivals-offering-springtime-food-music-and-fun.html While skiers and snowboarders continue to enjoy Colorado's powder, many areas in Colorado are embracing the beginning of spring 2011 with the debut of new attractions and exciting festivals celebrating everything from music and mountain biking to food, wine and more.

Below is a sampling of some of the many ways visitors can begin to celebrate spring in Colorado.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:20:47 +0000 http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110227483/things-to-do/festivals/battle-of-the-alamos-175th-anniversary-celebrations-get-underway.html http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/20110227483/things-to-do/festivals/battle-of-the-alamos-175th-anniversary-celebrations-get-underway.html The 175th anniversary of the Battle of The Alamo will be celebrated with a variety of programs on March 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas, but if you can't make it on Saturday, there will be festivities all year long.

On March 5, the Daughters of The Republic of Texas, the Emily Morgan Hotel and the City of San Antonio will observe the anniversary with a number of programs free to the public.
]]> Mikeharris@oldwestnewwest.com (Mike Harris) Festivals Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:11:34 +0000