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Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Arts Festival is a family-friendly event, with food, cowboy poetry, ranch tours
This year’s Jackson Hole Arts Festival runs Sept. 8-17 and offers two new events: historic ranch tours and a special collectors look at Jackson’s contemporary art scene. Several parts of the festival involve food, including the Palates & Palettes Gallery Walk, which pairs chefs’ tastings with a stroll through participating galleries, and the Taste of the Tetons, while the Cowboy Jubilee Music and Poetry Roundup features live music and a funny look at the cowboy life. Visit the website for the schedule. 2006 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, 307-733-3316, jacksonholechamber.com
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New York, New York
“Masterpieces of French Jewelry” showcases exquisite pieces from American collections
Staged by the National Jewelry Institute, the exhibition “Masterpieces of French Jewelry From American Collections” opens Sept. 22 at The Forbes Galleries and runs through Dec. 31 before moving to The Fine Arts Museums in San Francisco from Feb. 10 to June 7. The 150 pieces in the show were made in France from the late 19th century through the present and cover movements such as Edwardian, art noveau and art deco. Some of the pieces of note include the Taj Mahal diamond necklace given to Dame Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton, an art nouveau brooch owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and 23-karat-gold jewelry created by Man Ray and Pablo Picasso. The Forbes Galleries, 62 Fifth Ave., 212-206-5548 or forbesgalleries.com
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Nappanee, Indiana
Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates 44 years; 380 artists, crafters to offer wares
Country, bluegrass and Southern gospel bands will be among the entertainment Aug. 10-13 at the 44th annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival, held at the Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort 1 mile west of downtown Nappanee. More than 380 artists and crafters are expected from 34 states, with foods such as shoofly pie, homemade dill pickles, pulled pork sandwiches and sassafras tea topping the list of returning favorites. The entrance fee is $6 per person (under 12 free). Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival, 800-800-4942, amishacres.com
DINE
Cortez, Colorado
Francisca’s Restaurant is a culinary oasis in Four Corners area; check out tortillas, tamales
In the Four Corners area, pickings tend to be slim for vegetarians, especially those who love Mexican food, so Francisca’s Restaurant in tiny, dry Cortez is a godsend. The pliant homemade tortillas are savory little ovals, fresh from the griddle, almost as good as the delectably fluffy meatless tamales the restaurant serves for dinner. The tamale plate features three tamales (pork or vegetarian) that come with creamy refried beans, red or green chile, spicy rice and a hot sopaipilla. Though Francisca’s is open for lunch and dinner, the tamales usually are available only for dinner. Call ahead and the chef will fix a to-go bag.
Francisca’s Restaurant, 125 E. Main St., 970-565-4093.
– Denver Post staff and wire reports
