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In this article, the author reflects upon the popularity of bead shows and bazaars in the U.S. in the late-20th and early-21st centuries. Particular focus is given to the Bead Society of Los Angeles Bazaar in Los Angleles, California. Several individuals involved in the Bead Society Bazaar are also noted including Joan Eppen, Hilary Whittaker and Paul Johnson.

A calendar of arts and crafts events is presented, including the 18th Annual Southwest Indian Art fair at the Arizona State Museum in Tucson from February 19-20, 2011, the biannual Bead Bazaar at the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Los Angeles on October 24, 2010, and the Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios Event at several studios, workshops and galleries in Berkeley from November 27 and 28 and December 4 and 5, 2010.

Announces the holding of the Bead Expo 2000 exhibition on March 22-27 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bazaar and pre-conference workshops; Discussion of sacred and secular uses of beads; Lectures on bead collecting and its effects.

Features the bead trade shows in Tucson, Arizona. Dates and venues; Backgrounds of the principals of the shows; Vendors participating in the events.

Focuses on the bead show by the Embellishment faculty of experts in Portland, Oregon. Introduction to bead making by Embellishment; Standard for bead activities; Influence of hands-on-techniques.