Deb's Monthly Review

January 2005

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

Festivals for Travelers, Sites of the Month, Archives, Selected Links and more.

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The Artsy Site Of The Month: Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) Maybe even bad art serves a purpose.		Handy Site Of The Month: A Basic Guide To ASL American Sign Language is rich and widely recognized.
Just Fun Site Of The Month: Cats Who Quilt One of the finest quilters I ever met was a man. Now it seems that cats are also avid quilters. (Special thanks to Karyn D. for the link)		Scientific/Technical Site Of The Month: Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004 Unfortunately, this has been on all our minds.

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January Events

For January Travelers

January 8-9, 2005 Cape Coral Festival Of The Arts Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral, Florida.	230 juried artisans show and sell their works. Enjoy music, sidewalk sales, activities for kids and festival foods. Information: Call 239-945-1988.
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January 13-16, 2005 Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival Mesa Park, Fellsmere, Florida.	Enoy a carnival with unique foods and plenty of entertainment. Details: Call 561-571-8622.
Colorful festivals are great for taking pictures. Please ask permission before taking photos of arts and crafts items at a festival booth.
January 14-16, 2005 Fire & Ice Festival Uptown, Somerset, Pennsylvania	Chili cooking contest, ice-carving and ice sculptures, entertainment, photography contest, activities for kids, gingerbread house contest, 5K walk/run. Learn More: Call 814-443-1748.
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January 14-16, 2005 Ouray Ice Festival various venues, Ouray, Colorado	Slackline contest (across the gorge), antiques, food eating challenges, pullups contest, breakfasts, ice climbing competitions and demonstrations, music, outdoor gear auction. Further Details: Call 970-325-4288.
January 15-16, 2005 Tip-Up-Town USA Houghton Lake & shoreline, Houghton Lake, Michigan	Bed races, parade, dances, prizes, ice sculpting contest, pony rides, helicopter rides, fireworks, pie eating contest, poker run, tug of war, entertainment and more. Learn More: Call 800-248-5253.
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January 15-March 5, 2005 Pittsfield Winter Carnival various venues, Pittsfield, Massachusetts	Sled races, haywagon rides, ice fishing, ice golf, kite flying, queen pageant, skiing and other sports events. Questions: Call 413-499-9343.
January 21-23, 2005 Waukesha JanBoree various venues, Waukesha, Wisconsin.	Snow Ball dance, fireworks, ice sculpting, art show, snow angel contest, entertainment and more. Additional Information: Call 262-528-1703.
January 21-23, 2005 Yuma Lettuce Days Main Street, Yuma, Arizona.	Fresh produce on display and for sale, the making of the World's Largest Salad, Cabbage Bowling, Lettuce Boxcar Derby, Sink or Swim Contest, farm equipment display, cooking contest, arts and crafts, activities for kids, entertainment, talent showcase, free lettuce seeds and more. Get More Details: Call 928-783-3061.
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January 21-30, 2005 Stowe Winter Carnival Main Street, Stowe, Vermont	Ice carving, snow sports competitions, music, church supper, parade, races. Find Out More: Call 802-253-7321.
January 21-30, 2005 Crab & Wine Days various venues, Mendocino, California	The fun is actually spread throughout Mendocino County, with wine and food paired at area restaurants. You can also meet crab fishermen, enjoy art, take fishing trips, visit local lighthouses, enjoy exhibits, entertainment and more. Some events are ticketed separately and may require reservations. Additional Information: Call 866-466-3636.
January 22-23, 2005 Delray Festival of the Arts Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, Florida	More than 200 juried artists participate. Food and music add to the fun. Learn More: Call 561-279-1380.
January 22-23, 2005 Flake Out Festival Downtown, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin	State Snow Sculpting contest, dog sled demonstrations, ice carving, activities for kids, kite flying demonstrations, food and more. The festival is in its 15th year. Further Details: Call 800-223-3557.
January 26-30, 2005 Snowdown various venues, Durango, Colorado	This festival is a prescription for winter fatigue. Events range from a beautiful torchlight parade to zany bed races. Learn More: Call 970-247-3435 or 970-749-9243.
January 27-February 6, 2005 Florida Citrus Festival Orange Dome, Winter Haven, Florida.	Karaoke competitions, Miss Florida Citrus pageant, Battle of the Bands, games and rides, raffles, Fantasy of Flight Aviation Parade, photo contests, agricultural competitions and showcases for youth and adults, vendors, scrapbook contest, grapefruit packing contest, police/firefighter/EMS chili cooking contest, youth barbecue competition, entertainment and more. Information: Call 863-292-8063.
January 28-February 6, 2005 St. Paul Winter Carnival various venues, St. Paul, Minnesota.	Ice carving, kite flying, jigsaw puzzle contest, King Boreas Grande Day Parade, snow sports events, orchid show, snow sculptures, cat show, dance, torchlight parade, royal ball and more. Details: Call 651-223-4700.
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January 28-February 6, 2005 Winter Carnival various venues, McCall, Idaho	Pancake breakfast, snowman building contest, theatre, music, snowshoe golf, taco dinner, teen dance, snow sculpture, men's "beauty" contests, beer garden, ice show, neon light parade and more. Learn More: Call 800-260-5130.
January 29, 2005 Kumquat Festival Pasco Fairgrounds, Dade City, Florida	Recipe contest, community displays, farmer's market, wagon rides, antique cars, more than 200 arts and crafts booths, entertainment, food booths. Questions: Call 352-567-3769.
January 29-February 6, 2005 Ole & Lena Days various venues, Granite Falls, Minnesota	This event takes on Scandinavian overtones, with lutefisk, a lefse fling, and crafts. Learn More: Call 320-564-4039.
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January Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
January 6-8 Fur & Wildlife Festival, Cameron, Louisiana, 337-542-4110 January 7-9 Old Town Jubilee, Old Main St., Yuma, Arizona, 926-782-5712 January 9 Lafayette Oatmeal Festival, Lafayette, Colorado, 303-926-4352 January 14-17 Morro Bay Bird Festival, Morro Bay, California, 805-772-4467 January 15-16, 22-23 Medieval Faire, Veterans Park, Lehigh Acres, Florida, 239-693-8036 January 15-16 Bavarian Ice Fest, Front Street City Park, Leavenworth, Washington, 509-548-5807 January 15-16 Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival, Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland January 19-30 Taos Winter Wine Festival, Taos, New Mexico, 866-968-7386 January 20-30 Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, 801-328-3456 January 21 International Chocolate Festival, Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, 816-374-5476 January 21-23 Kids' Winter Carnival, Civic Center, Salem, Virginia, 540-375-3004 January 22-23 Sun Wine Fest, Uncasville, Connecticut, 860-728-5700 January 27 Chambersburg Ice Fest, downtown, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 717-2264-6883 January 27-29 The Creative Festival, Denvermart, Colorado, 541-245-12196 January 27-29 Carrot Festival, Holtville, California, 760-356-2923 January 27-30 Greek Festival, St. Mark Greek Orthodox, Boca Raton, Florida, 561-994-4822 January 28-30 Ice Sculpture Festival, downtown, Downers Grove, Illinois, 800-934-0615 January 28-February 6 Flurry Fest, Bismarck, North Dakota
Other January 2005 Events You Might Enjoy
January 1-2 Gun & Knife Show, State Fairgrounds, Little Rock, Arkansas January 1-2 Antiques Festival, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina January 1-31 The Main Event, Quartzite, Arizona, 928-927-5213 January 2 Cleveland Comic & Sci-Fi Convention, 29101 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio January 4-9 Sportshow, Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, 800-777-4766 January 7-9 Gem & Jewelry Show, Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, 504-465-9985 January 8 Gumbo Cook-Off, Arcadia Rice Arena, Crowley, Louisiana, 337-788-0177 January 8 Model Railroad Swap Meet, San Diego, California, 619-696-0199 January 8-9 Texas Art & Rubber Stamp Festival, Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas, 541-574-8000 January 8-9 Antique Show, Knights of Columbus Hall, Brenham, Texas, 979-251-9455 January 8-9 Antique & Collectors' Revival, Expo Center, San Mateo, California January 8-9 Antique Show & Sale, Civic Center, Yuma, Arizona, 928-726-4420 January 8-9 Northeast Motorcycle Expo, Expo Center, Hartford, Connecticut January 8-9 Fungus Fair, Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz, California, 831-420-6115 January 8-9 Pomona Valley Air Fair, Upland, California January 8-9 Gun Show & Flea Market, Fair & Expo Center, Spokane, Washington, 208-746-5555 January 9 Teddy Bear & Doll Show, Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio January 9 Comic-Con, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 856-782-0817 January 14-15 Scrapbook/Rubber Stamping Show, Quartzite, Arizona, 509-244-6531 January 14-16 The Toy Road Show, Comfort Inn, Downers Grove, Illinois, 217-636-8012 January 14-16 Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show, Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota, Florida, 941-954-0202 January 14-16 Rustycon 22 , Seattle, Washington, 425-814-1503 January 15 Central Florida Scottish Highland Games, Winter Springs, Florida, 407-273-1970 January 15-16 Gathering of the Gunfighters,                                Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma, Arizona 928-783-4771 January 15-16 Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival, Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland, 410-524-9177 January 15-16 Model Train Expo, Queen Mary, Long Beach, California, 949-679-0616 January 15-March 27 Celebration of Fine Art,                                Scottsdale Rd. at Loop 101, Scottsdale, Arizona, 480-443-7695 January 16 Antique & Classic Bicycle Swap Meet, Butler, Pennsylvania, 724-287-8048 January 21-22 Rio Grande Valley Woodcarving Show, Civic Center, McAllen, Texas, 956-5811-2448 January 21-23 Jackson Gun Show, Fairgrounds, Jackson, Mississippi January 25-30 Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, WestWorld, Scottsdale, Arizona, 480-421-6694 January 27-30 Indoor/Outdoor Home Show, Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 800-997-4438 January 28-30 Oklahoma City Boat show, State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma January 28-30 Greensburg Antiques Show & Sale,                                Mountain View Inn, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 716-741-8001 January 28-30 Gulf Coast Orchid Show, Singing River Mall, Gautier, Mississippi, 228-392-0919 January 29 Edison Regional Science & Inventors Fair,                                Convention Center, Fort Myers, Florida, 239-334-2999 January 29-30 Huntsville Area Computer Show, Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama, 256-533-1953 January 29-30 Oxford Hills Snowfest (snowmobiles), Norway, Maine, 207-743-6483 or 207-527-2175 January 31 Southwest Florida Gumbo Fest, North Fort Myers, Florida
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