~ Previous version had last year's links embedded, corrected below:
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 40 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, late afternoon)
Dodona - EVENING CONCERT (separate tickets for just the evening
concert will be available)
* Balkan-oriented workshops: (schedule will be posted on website
soon):
Balkan Drumming - Sean Tergis
Balkan Singing - Darina Drapkin
Balkan Dance - Sue Williard (with live music)
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:
$65 through Apr 30
$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!!! --