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Conference and Cultural Evening at UNR
The William A. Douglass Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, in collaboration with the Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and REWEST (Research in Western American Literature and Culture) group from the University of the Basque Country is proud to host a conference entitled, “A Basque American Literary Pioneer: Robert Laxalt,” March 9th and 10th at UNR. The aim of the conference is to “commemorate the centennial of Robert Laxalt’s birth by offering new perspectives on the writings of an author who may be regarded as the dean of Basque American literature and one of the most notable twentieth-century voices in Nevada, and the American West.” Conference participants will include scholars and writers from the US and the Basque Country who will explore different topics related to Laxalt’s writing and career, with members of his family also participating.
The conference will be followed by an evening of entertainment on Friday featuring musicians from the Basque Country, bertsolaris from both the US and the Basque Country, and the local Zazpiak Bat Basque Dancers. The performance will take place in the Wells Fargo Auditorium, in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center from 6:00-7:30. The performance will be followed by a no-host dinner at Louis’ Basque Corner. For complete information, including full conference program click here. To RSVP for Friday’s dinner, click here.
Chino Basque Club Lunch
The Chino Basque Club will host its February Club Lunch this Sunday, February 26th from noon-8pm. This month, the club is welcoming special guests, Jean Louis Bergara and Beñat Chaubadindeguy, musicians from the Basque Country. The lunch menu includes Oxtails and Lamb Chops and costs $25 per adult. Meal tickets must be purchased by 5pm on Friday, February 24th. For more information, or to purchase your tickets, click here.
Fresno Basque Club Mus Tournament
The Fresno Basque Club will host its annual Mus Tournament this Saturday, February 25th at the Santa Fe. Doors open at 8:00 am, with games following at 8:30am. Cost of the tournament is $20 and cost of the lunch is $30.00. For more information, please contact Dominique Etchechury at (559) 260-1720.
Udaleku 2023 in Boise
This year’s Udaleku, NABO’s opportunity for kids to learn more about their culture, will take place in Boise Idaho, July 20th-28th hosted by Boise Euzkaldunak. As every year, the Intent to Participate will open at 6pm PST on March 1st, next Wednesday. If you have children between the ages of 10-15 who may be interested in attending, we highly suggest you be at your computer at the ready, as camp fills within minutes. The application process has two steps, first you fill out the intent to participate, on March 1st, one application per family, and then if your child is within the designated number of participants, you will then receive the full application along with payment instructions. Tuition for this year’s camp is $480 per participant with a 10% sibling discount. Don’t forget that the Aita Martxel Tillous Fund is also available for families who may have difficulty in paying for camp. For more information, and the link for the Intent to Participate, click here.
2/23/2023
