Family Lunada

When:
February 27, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Join us for these evening events filled with fun for your whole family.

In small towns around Mexico, community members come together informally on the night of the full moon to share stories, poetry and music. Join us as this tradition is celebrated several times throughout the year.

Performances

WeaverJohn Weaver is a parent, performer, and early childhood educator who seeks to educate and encourage families to continue the adventure of storytelling by reading together at home. He performs at story-telling events and special programs at local libraries and schools. He is a regular at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland. For more information on John, visit his Web site.

 

 

No PhotoBallet Folklórico Guerreros de Guadalupe: Directed by Maestra  Yadira Guerrero Garcia, this group has been in existence for less than a year! Dancers range in age from 6 to 14 and practice at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in East San Jose.

 

 

 

ACE

ACE Folklórico Herbert Hoover Middle School: This dance group is made up of students in 6th to 8th grade. The group has performed at numerous school functions and community events. The After Class Enrichment (ACE) program offers music and dance classes at no charge to families.

 ACE Folklórico River Glen Elementary:  This dance group is made up of elementary school students who participate in the ACE program. Visit the ACE Web site for more information.

 

Sun BollywoodSun Bollywood, directed by Sunita Raj, performs a variety of dances including Indian folk, fusion, and semi-classical styles.  Visit their Web site for more information.

 

 

But wait, there’s more! Visit the Art Loft where you create a yarn painting in the style of the Huichol people of Mexico.