Tucson Carnaval 2009: Many Voices, One Song

 

From: news-bounces@batucaxe.org [mailto:news-bounces@batucaxe.org] On Behalf Of Donna Breckenridge
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:07 PM
Subject: Batucaxe News - Presenting Tucson Carnaval 2009: Many Voices, One Song

 

Around the world Carnaval, or "Carnival," is a celebration of community and diversity, with enormous street festivals, vibrant colors, irresistible drumming and endless dancing. On February 21 the second annual Tucson Carnaval will take place in Armory Park, with the theme "Many Voices, One Song." Our goal is to create a festival that showcases the people, music, flavors and diversity unique to Southern Arizona.

The day will feature a lively parade, food and arts vendors, family-friendly activities in Armory Park and the Tucson Children's Museum, a raffle with fantastic prizes, and amazing live entertainment throughout the day. Performers will include Batucaxe, Odaiko Sonora, Capoeira Malandragem, Flam Chen, the Human Project, Jovert, Key Ingredients of African Soul, Mariachi El Quinto Sol, and Zafiros Flamenco Ensemble. The day will culminate with a finale involving all of the groups playing together, with more than 200 drummers and dancers. It will be a ground-shaking, soul-moving afternoon, and we hope you can be part of it.

When: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (parade at noon)

Where: Armory Park Neighborhood and Community Center, 220 S. 5th Avenue, Tucson

Cost: Free. However, we will be accepting donations for the Community Food Bank throughout the day, so please bring non-perishable food items.

Contact info: (520) 791-4865 or info@batucaxe.org.

Find out how you can be part of Tucson Carnaval 2009 at www.batucaxe.org/carnaval.htm.

If you know of other Carnival-related events in town please let us know so that we can promote them as well.

Batucaxe is presenting Carnaval 2009 in conjunction with The Armory Park Center, Armory Park Neighborhood Association, the Tucson Children's Museum and Many Mouths One Stomach.

 

We invite you to participate in Carnaval 2009 in one or more of the following ways:

 

• Form a parade entry with costumes and/or music

• Provide your own human powered float (no motorized vehicles allowed)

• Staff a booth to display your art or crafts and/or promote your organization

• Provide entertainment for children

• Provide food and refreshments

• Demonstrate your talents and skills to a welcome audience.

 

Your participation will expose many people to your music, art or service and will help enable Tucson to

develop its very own Carnaval tradition. We encourage you to interpret the Carnaval theme in your own way,

to add your flavor and share in the creation of an amazing event.

Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Location: Armory Park Neighborhood and Community Center (220 S. 5th Avenue)

Parade: Line up begins at 11am for the parade start at Noon

 

Current participants: Batucaxé, Odaiko Sonora, Flam Chen, Jovert, Grupo Liberdade…

 

Please complete and return the form http://www.batucaxe.org/Carnaval%202009%20Entertainer-Parade%20Participant%20Form.pdf to participate in Tucson’s Carnaval 2009!  

 

Please share this letter with other entertainers, organizations or vendors you think may be interested in participating.

 

 

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