September festivals in the West and around the world
Sept. 12-Oct. 1
Prague, Czech Republic
The Prague Autumn International Music Festival features top Czech and international orchestras, conductors and soloists including soprano Ruth Ziesak, conductor George Pehlivanian and the Orchestra of
Sept. 13-14
Fiestas Patrias 2008 celebrates Mexican Independence Day with food booths and entertainment.
Sept. 12-21
Chile’s National Week
Called Dieciocho, this festival celebrates the anniversary of Chiles first partial independence from Spain. Parades, music, traditional food, wine and dancing are enjoyed nationwide.
A street vendor grills corn on the cob at a past Fiestas Patrias in Santa Ana. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Sept. 17-21
Temecula
Filmmakers and musicians from around the world come together for the 14th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival honoring composer Lalo Schifrin (shown here, who wrote the “Mission: Impossible” and “Dirty Harry” theme music, among others), actress Gena Rowlands and others. (David Livingston / Getty Images)
Sept. 19-20
Albuquerque
¡Globalquerque! celebrates world music and cultures with workshops, activities and demonstrations, plus a diverse marketplace of crafts and cuisines.
Davi Vieira of Forro in the Dark, a Brazilian three-piece band with a triangle, an accordion and a bass-like drum called a zabumba. (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)
