From: batucaxe@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:44 AM
Subject: Batucaxe News - Batucaxe News and Events Update - Oct. 22, 2009
WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH BATUCAXÉ THIS WEEK
Our Tucson weather may be cooling down, but the Batucaxé Community Group is ready to heat things up again at the All Souls Procession Benefit Fundraiser this Saturday! With unique, vibrant Afro-Brazilian-flavored rhythms, songs and dancing, Batucaxé joins Flam Chen, Tucson Puppet Works, Parasol Project, Ensphere and Not Breathing to raise money for the All Souls Procession, an unforgettable annual cultural event in the Tucson community.
What: All Souls Procession Benefit Fundraiser
Time: Doors open at 10:00pm - Batucaxé is scheduled to go on at 11:00pm.
Location: Nimbus Brewery, 3850 E 44th St # 138, Tucson AZ 85713 (map)
Admission: $10.00; $8.00 in costume
Information: AllSoulsProcession.org
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Batucaxé CD contest cover art deadline is October 31, 2009. We're looking for original artwork for the cover of our upcoming premiere CD! See the attached PDF for contest information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Be sure to mark your calendar and join Batucaxé for these upcoming events in November!
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - The Batucaxé Performance Group performs at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Tucson AZ 85701 (map), 7-10pm. Admission is $5.00.
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - All Souls Procession, 745 N. 4th Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705 (map), 5-9pm. Come march with us in the parade!
Friday, November 20, 2009 - The Batucaxé Community Group performs at Taiko Plus event, Eller Theater on the UA Campus (map), 8pm.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 - The Batucaxé Community Group performs at Taiko Plus event, Eller Theater on the UA Campus (map), 8pm.
Saturday, November 28, 2009 - The Batucaxé Performance Group performs at Abounding Grace, 2450 S. Kolb Tucson AZ (map), the newest venue of LAVA (Live Acoustic Venue Association), 7-9pm. Admission is $10.00.
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ONGOING EVENTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Every Sunday - Afro-Brazilian Dance Classes with LIVE Drumming by Batucaxé, 5:00-6:15pm at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. (map). $12 Walk-in (always welcome) or prepay $40 for 4 classes (use any time). No experience needed. For more information, email dance@batucaxe.org.
Every Tuesday - Batucaxé Drum and Dance Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30pm at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. (map). We invite you behind the scenes to see and hear what makes us love what we do. If you're thinking about becoming a member, feel free to attend a rehearsal and ask questions, or click here for more information on membership.
BOOKING BATUCAXÉ FOR AN EVENT
If you would like to book Batucaxé for your special event, please email us at info@batucaxe.org with your name, telephone number, the event and the date. Our event coordinator will contact you for more information.
ABOUT BATUCAXÉ
Batucaxé (pronounced bah-too-cah-SHEH), the winner of the 2009 Tucson Tammies Award in the World Music Category, is a non-profit drum and dance ensemble and school in Tucson, Arizona. Inspired by the music of Brazil, Batucaxé features the music of many traditions, from Brazil and all over the world. Our goal is to inspire creativity, openness, community solidarity and collective joy, through lessons and classes, outreach programs and high-energy performances. Visit www.batucaxe.org to learn about us, listen to some music and enjoy video clips of past performances.
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