From: news-bounces@batucaxe.org [mailto:news-bounces@batucaxe.org] On Behalf Of Batucaxe Batucaxe
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 12:31 AM
Subject: Batucaxe News - Batucaxe News and Events Update - Jan. 7, 2010
Hi Friends!
It's Batucaxé...it's Plush...it's got to be GOOD! Friday, January 8th, 9:00pm - 12:00am, make plans to come out to dance, sing, BatucaMOVE and BatucaGROOVE! Batucaxé Performance Group is bringin' it! Key Ingredients of African Soul opens. Plush, 340 E. 6th Street (map). $5.00 cover.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Be sure to mark your calendar and join Batucaxé for these upcoming events!
**Celebrate BRAZIL WEEKEND - FEBRUARY 12-13, 2010**
Friday, February 12, 2010 - Join the Batucaxé Performance Group, Key Ingredients of African Soul, Capoeira Malandragem and DJ Gomez, as we pay tribute to Brazilian music and culture at the Brazilian Fest. Doors open at 7:00pm. Club Congress, 311 East Congress Street (map).
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Batucaxé presents the 3rd annual Tucson Carnaval at Armory Park from 12:00pm - 6:00pm in partnership with Tucson Parks and Recreation, Tucson Children’s Museum, Armory Park Neighborhood Association and Many Mouths One Stomach. Activities include a parade showcasing performing arts organizations in our community, a participatory procession, food and art vendors, hands-on workshops, live entertainment and children's activities. The Tucson Children's Museum will offer a $2.00 admission for all visitors. This year’s theme – A Global Tapestry of Celebration – is about weaving together the unique threads of our local community into a vibrant tapestry through music, dance, song and art. The parade starts at 1:00pm. FREE.
ONGOING EVENTS
Dance is the hidden language of the soul. ~Martha Graham
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.
ABOUT BATUCAXÉ
Batucaxé (pronounced bah-too-cah-SHEH, which means "the blessing of the beat"), 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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