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Artesanos 2006

2006 Artesanos del Pueblo: A Celebration of Folk Art
Artesanos del Pueblo – A Celebration of Folk Art was held at Mission San José last November. Pamela Bain, Artesanos Chairman, and her committee planned and executed a spectacular show and sale of local and Central American art and folk art. And, for the first time in years, the weather was not jinxed.
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Concert 2006

Music Under the Stars
The weather gods once again were smiling on the Queen of the Missions as the USAA concert approached. There was not a cloud in the sky and the temperature was quite “temperate” - a perfect forecast was projected on Monday for the whole week.

Bruce Gilkes, music director for USAA, moved forward on Thursday with undying optimism. The stage was built and the temporary lights were installed.
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Gala 2006

Make it Your Mission
Shannon and Les Sachanowicz, 2006 Gala Chairmen, were all smiles in anticipation of a glorious, festive and successful Gala as they unloaded their vehicles with supplies to decorate Mission Concepción.

By early afternoon, the mission looked almost ready for the party of the year. The committee worked for three labor-intensive days and their efforts were well worth it for Mission Concepción had never looked more colorful.
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