Occidental World Music & Dance Festival Sat. 5/30 (in 2 weeks!)

[Ken Genetti]

~ There are now 51 sessions being offered at this one-day event! See the schedule info below for Balkan-oriented sessions (the version on the site is still in progress).

Fourth Annual
OCCIDENTAL WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL
Saturday May 30, 10AM to 9PM
Occidental Center for the Arts, western Sonoma county

Inspired by Lark Camp, this amazing event is in its fourth year, once again featuring more than 50 instructional workshops, jam sessions, instructor performances, kids' activities and more - all followed by and evening concert of Albanian and northern Greek music with Dodona....!

* Balkan-oriented Performances:

Gradina (amphitheater, 4:00-4:45)

Dodona - EVENING CONCERT (separate tickets for just the evening concert will be available)

* Balkan-oriented workshops: (schedule will be updated on website soon):

Balkan Drumming - Sean Tergis (11:15-12:15)
Zithers from around the World - Ken Genetti (11:45-12:15)
Balkan Dance - Sue Williard (with live music 1:30-2:30)
Balkan Singing - Darina Drapkin (2:45-3:45)

There will be a special performance of Armenian music by Khatch Khatchadourian in the Auditorium around 12:45.

Jason Cool will be there with his musical instrument library. Lunch and dinner will be available, and there is a coffeehouse.
There will be a jamming area and an instrument check. Easy Parking.

Adults/General Admission:

$75 through May 29
$80 at the gate

1/2 price for teens 13-17

Children 12 and under FREE (with accompanying adult)

A limited number of scholarships are available, link to apply on website just below.

~ Main info page and to purchase tickets visit:

https://www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org/upcoming-events/world-music-dance-festival

~ For presenter bios:

https://www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org/2026presenters-1-1

Hope to see some of you there!!!