Amado M. Peña Jr. Featured Artist for Fall 2011
The Pecan Street Festival welcomes distinguished artist Amado M. Peña Jr. as Featured Artist for the Fall 2011 Festival, to be held September 24 and 25. Peña’s work, entitled, “Mestizo Series: I Walk in Beauty,” will be featured on the Festival poster and t-shirts, both sold at the event.
Recognized as an Artisan of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, Peña’s distinctive southwestern art is known throughout the world. His work is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution, and has been recognized with a star on Austin’s “Texas Walk of Fame”
“Amado is major figure in the rich tradition of the Pecan Street Festival, said Shannon Sedwick, President of the Old Pecan Street Association. “When the festival was established in 1978, he had a colorful gallery on 6th Street, and was chosen to design the it’s very first poster,” More
Wahl’s Face the Day Tour at Pecan Street Festival
Wahl Face the Day Tour with its giant barbershop will be in full force at the Fall Pecan Street Festival Sept. 24-25. Expert stylists show guys how to clean up their mug using the latest products from Wahl, including the recently launched Lithium Ion Triple Play Shaver. In addition to FREE trims, shaves and grooming tips, the barbershop also offers a strongman competition, prizes and music. Complete information about the tour, including expert tips and grooming advice, can be found at wahlnation.com. And looking good supports a good cause – for every trim, Wahl donates $1 to Movember, a charity that supports prostate cancer research. Hey guys, don’t forget to enter Wahl Man of the Year – a nationwide contest looking for one man that demonstrates excellence in facial hair. Wahl will post all eligible entries from the events to wahlnation.com.
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