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This weekend is going to be memorable, I can already tell. I'm driving to Los Angeles with
THE Stella Pop Duarte to the Latino Book and Family Festival on Saturday. If it's OK with her, I'm going to video blog our little road trip. Who knows what adventures we will find along the way to Cali?
Once we get to Los Angeles, I'm going to meet up with my friend
Anette from CJ's Angels. i'll have some earrings for sale in her booth
at this event in Pomona.
Later that night, I'm going to lead a late night mystery workshop for Dia de los Muertos.
Crafty Chica After Dark Mystery Workshop
Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is in Los Angeles at CJ's Angels for one night and is leading an exclusive three-hour NEW workshop themed around Dia de los Muertos.
Saturday ~ October 9th 7pm-10pm
$28.00 per person
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The project is top secret, but it is soft, colorful, glittery and very meaningful.
In addition to the fabulous mystery project, we will be making up a special batch of prosperity glitter, as well as other happy surprises! Students are asked to bring: Name of a person who passed on who has inspired your life. Short inspirational quote that is meaningful to you about life. Small coin-sized mementos. Pencil and eraser. Reading eyeglasses, if needed (we will be using a needle and thread for part of the project.)
WORKSHOP POLICY: Pre-payment required. Walk in to pay or telephone with your credit card info. If you cancel once you've confirmed, you will be charged 50% of the amount of the class. No children. Call Annette (909) 957-6308 to reserve your spot! Location: CJ's Angels 2061 Wright Ave. Unit A-6 La Verne, CA 91750
The next day, Sunday, I'll be at the
Latino Book and Family Festival at
5151 State University Drive (
calstatela.edu)Los Angeles, CA 90032-8580. I'm on two panels, one is at 3 pm about promoting your book, and the other is at 5 pm, about making our mark in the book world.
The event is free and is open to everyone and anyone who is interested in Latino fiction and non-fiction. You do not have to be Latino to attend the event, it's for EVERYONE! It's about celebrating culture, the more people the better! There are some wonderful workshops with established experts, so if you live in the area and are interested in the publishing industry, I highly suggest you check it out!
OK, get this...I arrive home to Phx at 10 p.m. on Sunday, and then I leave again the next morning at 8 for four days in Fresno. I come home Thursday night, and then very early Friday morning I have a photo shoot, and then I head over to an appearance at the Arizona State Fair. I'll be showing off the new
Tulip Face Painting Kit in the
Paramount Pictures booth to promote the movie
Megamind! If you live in Phoenix, brings the kids and come get their faces painted!
Later that night I have an artists reception in Chandler. Saturday, I'm FREE. Sunday I'm demoing at another event. Monday and Tuesday, I'm in Dever to shoot a TV segment for PBS, and then Thursday and Friday I have the Hispanic Women's Conference. Five-day break (well, except for work during the day) and then all our fall festivals kick in every weekend through mid-November. I think I need to start drinking raw eggs like rocky in order to get in shape for all this.
I'm panting from anxiety right now. Wow, I just realized how crazy my schedule is now that I typed it all out! I need a piece of coffee-infused chocolate!
