THE WOODLANDS, TX. (August 18, 2009) – Come experience one of the oldest cultures in America, as Market Street - The Woodlands hosts the First Annual “Sharing the Spirit” American Indian Cultural Festival on Sunday, October 18 from 2 pm – 5 pm, presented by The Native American Chamber of Commerce.
Visitors to the festival will be greeted with Native dancers adorned with traditional costumes, thundering drums and flutists, mesmerizing storytellers, authentic Native lodges, face-painters and approved-quality Native traders.
There will also be opportunities to register early for classes on making Native American jewelry, leather and buckskin pouches, beading, paintings. Additional class offerings include Basic Cherokee language, Native dancing and much more! Classes are $10 each or three classes for $25 and include all materials.
Though admission to this family event is free and open to the public, coordinators of the festival encourage everyone to bring a special "End Hunger" brown bag, which will be available at HEB for only $5. Each person bringing an "End Hunger" bag will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win fun prizes and giveaways, including a specialized ten-speed bike. All proceeds will go to the Montgomery County Food Bank.
For more information on the First Annual “Sharing the Spirit” American Indian Cultural Festival at Market Street, visit www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com or call the Native American Chamber of Commerce at 713-614-1272.
Market Street - The Woodlands is bound by Lake Woodlands Drive, Lake Robbins Drive, Grogan’s Mill Road and Six Pines Drive. The shopping and entertainment destination is owned by a joint venture between an affiliate of Trademark Property Company and Institutional Mall Investors. |
