The 2007 St. Teresa’s
Basque Festival
Basque-ing in good barbecue and good times
It's always this time of year that I talk about
the favorite event that Karen and I participate
in: The St. Teresa's Basque Festival. It's a challenge
and fun to plan for this event, which showcases
the Basque community's proud traditions and folklore
in Nevada, especially Northern Nevada. I truly
enjoy the bi-weekly meetings held here at the
restaurant and have developed some great friendships
with my fellow committee members.
The event itself celebrates many traditions of
the Basque country as portrayed by the students
from the University of Nevada, Reno, Basque Studies
Department. They bring their dancing troupe and
display the dance of the Pyrenees. There are Basque
readings, wood chopping and a great display of
dogs herding sheep and geese. There are many games
for the children and a couple of card games that
the members of the Douglas County Basque community
conduct during the festivities, all of which are
under the watchful eye of Jeanette Blanco.
There are booths that supply cookbooks, Basque
folklore, knickknacks, Spanish olive oil and a
great wealth of products from the Basque country.
There are many activities including a wonderful
field mass performed by the new pastor at St.
Teresa's, Father Chuck Durante.
This is truly a great family event. Tickets are
reasonable and kids age 14 and under eat for free.
Speaking of kids, under the watchful eye of Joe
Lushina and his expert volunteers, we have a kids
barbecue with hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad
and chips. That is if the Basque-style of food
is a little too rich for them.
The menu always provides three different preparations
of Basque beans prepared by the Gardnerville Basque
restaurants (Overland Hotel, JT's, and Country
Club). Molly will be doing the Basque/Spanish-style
rice and for your enjoyment later you can purchase
John Ascuaga's famous Basque sheepherders bread.
This event also gives a chance to see local judges
performing their particular magic barbecuing the
Basque-style chorizo sausages under the watchful
eye of Andy MacKenzie. Karen and I oversee the
whole operation as far as food goes. We let everyone
else do their thing while Tony and I cook our
famous lamb stew.
This year also marked the return of our salad
czar, Helaine Jesse. She returned after a hiatus
of a few years.
If you get the idea that I have a lot of fun
doing this you are right. I recommend that you
and your family join the fun next year. This type
of family-oriented event is why, as I have said
many times, people live in small towns. Visit
our Web site for more information at www.basquefestival.org.
The event is more about celebrating Basque traditions,
family and friends no matter what your religious
background is and I have heard rumored that sharing
a Picon Punch (an adult Nevada Basque tradition)
is always a memorable experience.
Summer Live Music on the Veranda
June 2 - July 26 Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Bar BQ Boyz and Genoa Jazz Club are Carson
Valley-based bands playing bluegrass and Jazz
music. They are also playing classic rock, blues,
country, and reggae, amongst other genres. The
Bar BQ Boyz came together early last fall, forming
a bluegrass set-up that includes Bobby Smile on
guitar, and Johnny Walter on stand-up bass, whom
make up the Genoa Jazz Club, Paul Cutunilli on
mandolin, and Michael Chambon on banjo. In addition
to the instruments named, Walter plays blues harmonica,
Cutunilli plays the bass, and Smile and Chambon
both play the dobro.
| Genoa
Jazz Club
June 7
July 12
July 26 |
The
Bar BQ Boys
June 14
June 28
July 19 |
Merriner Cancer Cottages Benefit Dinner:
Five-course paired dinner prepared by Charlie and
his staff
When:
Monday, June 4, 2007. 5:00 p.m., seating
at 5:30 p.m.
Where:
Adele's Restaurant and Lounge
Why:
To support the Merriner Cottages, a hospitality
facility for non-local cancer patients at Carson
Tahoe Regional Medical Campus.
How
Much?
$200.00 per person. To purchase, call Brenda
at 846 8350
What else?
Brenda Chapman, Event Chair, is lining up fabulous
silent auction items including exclusive vacation
opportunities! If you have an item to donate, call
her at 846 8350.
Benefactress Ruth Merriner cuts the ribbon to
open the Cottages in December, 2006 as family
members and others look on.
The Merriner Cottages surround this peaceful,
private courtyard.
The comfortable cottages, located next-door to
the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, allow non-local
cancer patients to rest between treatments.
James Beard Excellent Adventure
September 2006
"Food is art and Adele’s has been performing in Carson City for over 25 years and we’ve brought the show on the road. The James Beard Foundation for us is like performing on Broadway."
- Charlie Abowd
Together Charlie, Karen and Adele’s staff
were invited to be part of the sights and sounds
of New York City. The James Beard Foundation whose
mission is “to celebrate, preserve, and
nurture America's culinary heritage and diversity
in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary
excellence,” invited the Adele’s family
to New York to show the world what Carson City
culinary excellence is about. Charlie’s
cousin, Jerry came not only for the unique learning
experience, but for gastronomic brilliance available
in such places in New York City as Daniel’s,
the Gotham Grill, the Blue Ribbon Café,
and several delightful eateries in the Village.
Outstanding music, a carriage ride in Central
Park, shopping, sightseeing and lots of walking
made the trip unforgettable. Charlie and Tony
brought back many inspirations that will be soon
to appear on the menu at Adele’s. For more
information on this excellent adventure, watch
the production, James Beard Excellent Adventure.
2005 / 2006 Past Events:
- Craig
Fletcher and Teri Campillo
Some of the most popular entertainers in the region,
Craig Fletcher and Teri Campillo.
- Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodgriguez - August 13, 2006
The Brewery Arts Center and Adele's presented Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodgriguez Under the stars at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street.
- Little Gyrations - March 2, 2006
They use simple, refined musical ideas to focus
their listeners' attention on the creative lyrical
messages that they present.
- Carson
City, Nevada - March 2, 2006
Each summer
Adele’s hosts the Carson City Summer Concert
Series outside and under the stars.contact_us
-
James Beard Dinner
- November 10, 2005
All
performing artists deserve a great stage. Musicians
have Carnegie Hall. |
