Crafty Chica & Chicano Pop Art Events and appearances

March book release events!

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Here is my calendar for my book signings and readings!

Please come out and say hi!!
- March 1st: Cool2Craft Live Webcast
Go to http://apps.facebook.com/cooltocraft and “allow” the app and then you’ll be able to join in the LIVE shows. (Be sure to test your webcam and mic where prompted so if you want to ask questions live, you’ll be all set! Don’t want to go on webcam? No problem! You can ask questions in the live chatroom.)

- March 2nd : Good Morning Arizona, 9:15 a.m.

- March 2nd: Changing Hands Bookstore, 7 p.m.
6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283
480-730-0205

- March 3rd: Borders Books and Music, 7 p.m.
2402 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
602.957.6660

- March 5th: ALAC Arts Center, 147 E. Adams, Phoenix, 7 p.m.

- March 6th: M7 Street Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
7th Avenue between Indian School and Campbell, Phoenix
http://m7streetfair.wordpress.com/

- March 7th: FaveCrafts Radio!

- March 13 & 14: Tucson Book Festival, Nuestras Raices Tent
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Performance Stage 11:30AM-12:30PM reading from GLITTER and a short Q&A
Craft Area 12:30-1:30 or 2PM Crafty Chica Workshop
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Craft Area 11-1:30PM workshop (different from workshop given on Saturday)

- March 20: Barnes and Noble, 2 p.m.
21001 N. Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ (Desert Ridge Marketplace)

More dates to come in April!

JANUARY EVENTS!

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Crafty Chica Cruise! We still have some spaces left! Here are the deets!

Crafty Chica NEW products at Michaels Stores! Here is the list!

Come see me in Anaheim, CA at the CHA Super Show (open to the public!) next month!
I'll be in the iLoveToCreate booth, demoing Crafty Chica products, free make-and-takes!

Sat, Jan 23, I'm teaching this class at the Super Show:

1108 - Power of Positivity Love Shrine

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Price: $20.00

SPONSORED BY: iLoveToCreate
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Cano-Murillo

Ready to infuse your life with some heartful inspiration? Under the instruction of Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, you will make a vibrant, glittery love shrine dedicated to whatever aspect of your life you want. Whether it is love, career, travel, pets, family, or food - the goal is to make a happy focal point that will always bring a smile to your face. All supplies are included, but students are encouraged to bring personal pictures and mementos. Kathy will also share her favorite ideas for turning dreams and ideas into reality!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Optional: Personal photos and mementos
Workshop Category: Indie-Crafting

On both Friday AND Saturday at the Craft Star Station, I'll be reading an excerpt from my new novel and giving away copies too!

Fall 2009 events!

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Oct 1 and 2nd - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hispanic Women's Conference

I'll have an exhibit booth, and I'll moderate the "Chica Lit" panel, and speaking on the "Maximizing Your Experience" panel.
http://www.hispanicwomen.org/

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Oct 2nd 6-10 p.m. Phoenix Fridas at Art Awakenings!
1014 N. 2nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
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October 15 - Scottsdale Fashion Square, The Mannequin is Our Muse exhibit.
10:15 a.m. reception with music, food, freebies and more! This is to celebrate the opening of nine new stores, including Barneys of New York. I was one of the artists asked to decorate an art mannequin for the show.
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October 23 - XICO Gallery Opening reception
I'm making the Dia de los Muertos shrine for this event, and Patrick has paintings!
44 S. San Marcos Place
Chandler, Arizona 85225
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December 31st and Nov. 1st
Dia de los Muertos festivals. We are doing TWO events with merchandise to sell.

Mesa Arts Center
Desert Botanical Garden - I'll also be creating an altar with The Phoenix Fridas.

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November 7th - XICO Day of the Dead in Chandler
44 S. San Marcos Place
Chandler, Arizona 85225

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November 14 and 15 - Heard Museum Spanish Market
Saturday and Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2009
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:
Heard Museum - Downtown Phoenix
2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix

Crafty Chica and Chicano Pop Art Events

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December 7th - Suenos Bazaar de Navidad!
16th St and Bethany Home Road

December 12 - City of Avondale Winter Holiday Celebration
Sernas Plaza and Sam Garcia Western Ave. Library
Avondale, AZ 85323

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December 13, 2008 - Phoenix Indie Holiday Craftorama
Phoenix Duck and Decanter, 1651 e. Camelback
(info coming)

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December 14, 2008
Judging for Food City Tamale Festival (Kathy). Downtown Phoenix.

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January 10, 2009

WHEN:.2 Workshops on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Heard Museum, 2301 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Ariz.

COST: $20 museum members; $25 non-members. Receipt of payment guarantees enrollment.

INFO: Call (602) 251-0212 for more information or to register.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, January 10, 2009
“Totally Tricked Out Picture Frames” Family Workshop
Ages 12 years and older- Teens & Adults
10 a.m. to Noon
Ornament a picture frame using a variety of contrasting trims and ribbons, then accent with glitter, “jewels” and sequins! The hardest part will be deciding which special person’s picture it will hold!

Saturday, January 10, 2009
“Art House Shrine” Workshop
Ages 18 years and older
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Using assemblage art techniques, learn how to embellish a box shrine that looks like a small house. Each box has small windows perfect for creating a dimensional memory box.

All of the above classes are limited to 25 participants and pre-registration is required.

January 24-28, 2009

Craft and Hobby Trade Show

Anaheim, CA

February 17, 2009

BOOK RELEASE: Crafty Chica's Guide to Artful Sewing: FabulowSew Ideas for the Everyday Crafter

February 20 and 21, 2009

Book release party - Handmade Galleries, Los Angeles, CA

February 26, 2009

Book release party - Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ

March 15-19

3rd Annual Crafty Chica Cruise