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. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., performances are from 6 to 7:30 p.m, and open Mic begins around 7:40 p.m. Scheduled Performers: Masanga Marimba Ensemble, Grupo Folklórico Herúvi Kalo, and Sun Bollywood.
Performances
Masanga Marimba Ensemble: Masanga comes from an African word that means the coming together of rivers or roads; for this group, it represents the meeting of African, Latin, and American traditional and popular music. Directed by ethnomusicologist, Dr. Ric Alviso, Masanga Marimba was formed in 2000 and has performed at venues all over California. The ensemble played for the inauguration of Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, and was selected to perform for the World Festival of Sacred Music. Their music is upbeat, danceable, and family-oriented. For more information, visit their Web site.
Grupo Folklórico Herúvi Kalo: Directed by Génesis Ibañez, Ruth Castro, and Kevin Mendoza. Directors seek to provide cultural awareness by educating dancers about Mexican culture, not only through movement and dance sessions, but also through brief lectures while developing their leadership skills. For more information, visit their Web site.
Sun Bollywood: Directed by Sunita Raj, the group 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 will learn to make yarn art!
Don’t forget the free food and drinks.