Astero Weekly Bulletin: SSFCC Jaialdia, Menditarrak, and International Mus

By A Basque in Boise August 25, 2016 Astero, Basque Community, Diaspora No Comments

Astero’s weekly bulletin always brings interesting news related to the Basque Diaspora. This week, we learn about the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center Jaialdia, how you can enjoy Menditarrak in Gardnerville, and information about International Mus.

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San Francisco Basque Cultural Center Jaialdia

This weekend the San Francisco Basque Cultural Centerwill be celebrating its annual Jaialdia August 26-28th. The weekend will include a wide range of activities, along with the NABO Pilota Finals that will be held on Friday and Saturday. The Center is happy to welcome singers and musicians Menditarrak from the Basque Country. This group, comprised of sheepherders and sons of sheepherders, will provide singing entertainment for all to enjoy. After Saturday night’s dinner, Beñat and Jean Louis, also from the Basque Country, will provide music for everyone’s dancing pleasure. For complete information about the weekend, including meal prices, please visit their website.

Menditarrak at J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room

If you are unable to travel to San Francisco this weekend you’ll have another chance to enjoy Menditarrak on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room in Gardnerville, NV. Dinner is served from 5-9pm and everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening with the group, along with a great Basque meal. For more information please visit them on Facebook.

International Mus

The Territorial Commission on Mus in Euskadi, hosts of this year’s International Mus Championships in Donostia October 8-15, 2016, have contracted Equinoccio Viajes to handle all of the travel and lodging arrangements for the event. They have just let us know that a 10% discount is now available for people wishing to attend, if you travel with Iberia. This offer is only valid for individuals, not groups. To make a reservation or get more information on the deal, please visit Equinoccio’s website.