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Native American crafts, hoop dancers on view Jan. 26-28

Magic Bird Festivals will bring more than 100 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, local food vendors and live music and entertainers to the Avenue of the Fountains’ median from Friday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 28.

The family-friendly Native American festival will be free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

World-champion hoop-dancing performances by Brian Hammill and Moontee Sinquah will be entertainment highlights.

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Native American crafts, hoop dancers on view Jan. 26-28

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Magic Bird Festivals will bring more than 100 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, local food vendors and live music and entertainers to the Avenue of the Fountains’ median from Friday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 28.

The family-friendly Native American festival will be free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

World-champion hoop-dancing performances by Brian Hammill and Moontee Sinquah will be entertainment highlights.

“Magic Bird Festivals is proud to celebrate Native American art and culture by shining a bright spotlight on traditional tribal artists and entertainers at NATIVE,” said Roberta Toombs-Rechlin, Magic Bird Festivals founder.

“This unique show brings the Southwest community together with local and regional artisans.”

Native Spirit headliner Nadalas Hammill will perform at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26. He will be accompanied by Toni Hammill, Destiny Hammill, and drummer and singer Palmer Loloakema.

Moontee Sinquah will take the stage with hoop dancing from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. Scott and Sampson Sinquah will perform with him.

Native Spirit’s Brian Hammill will entertain from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28. Dancers Nedalas, Destiny and Toni Hammill, and drummer and singer Palmer Loloakema will join him.

Featured artist will be Jesse Hummingbird whose vivid acrylic paintings depict Cherokee and other American Indian themes. Recently selected as a Cherokee National Living Treasure for his active involvement in preservation and revival of traditional cultural practices, Hummingbird has won multiple awards including the International Tribal Ceremonial, Heard Museum and Santa Fe Market.

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