Joyce with Dori Caymmi
A special meeting of two
of Brazil's most influential artists, vocalist Joyce and
guitarist Dori Caymmi has been appearing in the Bay Area
throughout the months of May and June.
As a jazz singer and composer, Joyce is a sophisticated
chanteuse bred in Rio's fertile jazz/samba scene whose
sound mellifluously combines Brazilian rhythms, jazz
harmonies and intelligent lyrics. Joyce has written over
300 songs, most of them performed by such great stars as
Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina,Gal Costa, Maria Bethania,
Flora Purim, Wallace Roney, Jon Lucien, Jon Hendricks,
Gerry Mulligan and many others.
Brazilian guitarist, vocalist, composer and Grammy
nominee, Dori Caymi has blended his unique guitar
shadings and vocals with some of the best players in the
world. He is acknowledged for his musical prowess that
stems from the paternal guidance he received as the son
of Dorival Caymmi, one of the foremost composers in
Brazil. Caymmi has received international acclaim and
awards for his work as a composer and as an arranger.
Today, Caymmi speaks his musical language in several
different styles ranging from World, Fusion, Bossa Nova,
Latin Jazz and Brazilian Jazz. |
Bobby Wallace
has long been standing tall promoting the power of
Carnaval as a sublime culmination of rhythm and dance.
An accomplished musician and founding director of the
Beat Dance Center in Berkeley he is now taking
commitment to the next level. His persistence and
passion has evolved a unique workout system which
combines the percussion and dance moves into the most
compelling body workout you can experience.
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"Rhythm
is anything that repeats itself. It's a natural
life force that has existed for thousands of
years and will continue to exist for thousands
of years after we're gone."
--Robert Wallace |
This
completely original system can be seen on a website
video at
totalrhythm.com.
The Carnaval spirit
compels Bobby to share these rhythms. A key part of the
fun system is connecting to the force of rhythms whose
mysterious joyful power informs all life on its deepest
levels. This enigmatic life force has remained outside
of the understanding of science and is communicated to
the people by their artists. As we move forward here at
the edge of the earth with a world on the brink
self-destruction, Robert will launch an important DVD as
he attempts to get the world to join his total rhythm
posse and synch with these rhythms of joy and ancient
mystery.
DVD RELEASE PARTY "Rhythm
Adventure:
The 10 Most Popular World Rhythms You can Play on Any
Drum"!
Saturday,
April 7, 2007, 8pm - onward
The Beat Dance Center
2560 9th Street Berkeley, CA 94710
FREE! 510-482-8005 |
World Rhythms DJ SpinCycle
interactive drumming,
refreshments, the Total Rhythm Drum Posse, and plenty
of DANCING. DVDs for sale at reduced price.
BYOB
(Beer, wine and non-alc. only, please) |
| Sistas-Wit-Style & Associates
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Presents their First Annual
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Phat Fry Fish Fry
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May 11th, 2007 Lunch or Dinner available
All meals come with your choice of fish and 2 side orders
Fish: Red Snapper, Catfish, or Sole Lunch Menu $8 Choice of fish French fries Sides: Potato Salad or Cole slaw Dinner Menu $10 Choice of fish Bread Sides: Mac & Cheese, Green beans, potato salad or Cole Slaw Combo (2) choices of fish available $15 Extra sides are $2.00
All proceeds go to Sistas_Wit_Style Dance Programs. A Non- profit organization.
To place order call 510 952 6287, 510 635 2828, 510 387 7771 or email us
@ swscarnival07@yahoo.com .
Orders can be placed as early as Wed May 9,
2007. There will be a 3 order minimum for delivery or you pick up. When
placing orders please provide name, phone number, location and preferred
time of delivery. |
| Sistas-Wit-Style &
Associates Open De' Gate |
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Bandlaunching
Party |
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Saturday, May 12,
2007
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Designer: Curtis Hinds
When: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Where: 4532 Flemmings Ave. (off of High St.)
Oakland, Ca. 94619
Info:(510) 952-6287/sistas-wit-style.com/sistas_wit_style@yahoo.com
Donation $7
8pm- til'
Music
View 07' Costumes and Jump Up Sistas-Wit-Style And Associates
Open De' Gate
Bandlaunching Party
Refreshments
Designer: Curtis Hinds
When: Saturday May 12, 2007
Where: 4532 Flemmings Ave. (off of High St.)
Oakland, Ca. 94619
Info:(510) 952-6287/sistas-wit-style.com/sistas_wit_style@yahoo.com
8pm- til'
View 07' Costumes and Jump Up
Live Music
Donation $7
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Friday, May 11 party at Alberto's!
Costumes from Rio, Sambao
drummers and dancers, dj Don Farrell, www.sambao.com
click pic for more info |
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 Mission Neighborhood Centers
at the
Cinco de Mayo Festival
sfcincodemayo.com -- celebrating the rich, cultural
diversity of San Francisco, and commemorating the City of San
Francisco's own Mexican roots. Get to the park early (10am) and
take advantage of free, docent-led tours of Mission Dolores. You
can pick up tour passes at the Festival information booth.
The Festival kicks off at 11am with DJ music and activities
for the kids. An afternoon
line-up of Mariachi music, dance and other performers runs
until 5pm.
Cinco de Mayo Festival is an alcohol-free family event and
on Saturday, Dolores Park is expected to be sunny and minimally
will be the sunniest spot in the City.
Sam Ruiz ( Exec.Dir. MNC the producer of Carnaval Sf), Andrew
Galvan (Mission Dolores Curator), Jose
Leon (MCC Youth Band Director) and Futuro Picante--make up a
great
piece about the all new Cinco de Mayo at Dolores Park from 11 to
5pm on Saturday May 5th
http://bart.gov/news/barttv
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March 31st Cesar
Chavez March & Festival |
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On
March 31st Mestre Carlos Aceituno will be honored
as a recipient of the
Chavez Family Vision "Si Se Puede" Award. This
 award
is only fitting for a man that embodies the core values
of Cesar Chavez and lived them in everyday life. The
organizers have asked Fogo Na Roupa Bateria/Dancers
and Omolu Capoeira be present in full regalia
with drums to take part in the historical march.
Fogolistas--To March wearing red and white!!!!
10am Plaza de cesar
Chavez
S. Market St. and Park Ave.
San Jose, CA
more
San Francisco,
CA
7th annual Bay Area Cesar Chávez Holiday
Parade and Festival.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 31, 2007
WHERE: Route: Assemble @ 24th St between Potrero and
York (11am) Parade begins on 24th St. (12 noon) ends at
Everett Middle School, located at 450 Church Street
(1pm)
GETTING THERE: Ride Bart to SF 24th Street (Walk east to
Potrero). Or ride Muni lines 9, 33, and 48 to the start
of the parade.
INFO: (415) 621-2665,
www.CesarChavezDay.org |
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March 31st
ArtsFest Spectra Ball San Francisco |
 ArtsFest
has big ideas about the Mission in the Month of May,
they want to create the Americas largest arts festival
on the scale of September's
Edinburgh Art Festival
in Scotland. Unfortunately plans had to be scaled back
for 2007 but there is still this wicked good gathering
which includes hundreds of performers
including Hot Pink Feathers who will be
helping to emcee the Carnaval King & Queen contest on
the same night.
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New Executive Director at
Loco Bloco
After 14 years of leadership, Jose Carrasco has stepped down as the
Executive Director of Loco Bloco, one of the core contingents of
Carnaval San Francisco. Saying that it was time to move on and let a new
generation of leaders take over, Jose announced his resignation. At a
recent Carnaval Advisory Committee meeting, Jose introduced Alejandra (“Aleks”)
Zavaleta, who is the new Executive Director of Loco Bloco. Alejandra was
a teen participant at Loco Bloco in the 90s. She went on to join the
Loco Bloco staff as an Americorps worker through the Robert F. Kennedy
Fellowship Program. Following that she worked as the Children’s Services
Coordinator for Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
In a letter to the community announcing the change of leadership,
Jose wrote: “Together with our founders and longtime leaders of Loco
Bloco, I feel that I have contributed to building a deeply rooted and
unique cultural organization and symbol in San Francisco, that has
helped heal and give voice to our precious young generation and their
families.”
Mission Neighborhood Centers/Carnaval San Francisco wish to
acknowledge Jose for his many creative and innovative contributions to
Carnaval San Francisco and his dedication and advocacy for youth in the
community. For more information on Loco Bloco go to
www.locobloco.org.
Holiday Party
Mark your calendar for the gala celebration sponsored by Mission
Neighborhood Centers/Carnaval San Francisco, INFINITO, Mission
Merchants Association and El Mensajero on Thursday, December 21,
2006 at 7:00 pm at Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco.
Food, good cheer, door prizes, gift bags, Infinito screening, book
signings and music! Free admission.
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Information regarding Memorial Services |
RIP:
Carnaval San Francisco's great Carlos Aceituno passed
on September on Tuesday September 26, 2006.
The leader of Fogo Na Roupa was loved by all as an
inspirational mentor, teacher, and creative force whose
everyday example of living life in the present and coming
together joyously through the power of song dance and
community at Carnaval time will long be remembered.
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"We can now remember that SMILE and
all his LOVE that he gave to our community
throughout his lifetime through memory. El
Es Dios! "
Roberto Hernandez Artistic director
Carnaval SF
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EVENTS CALENDAR |
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Parade Contingent Leader Meetings are held the third Thursday of
every month, unless otherwise notified. |
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DECEMBER 2006 |
| Gala Holiday Party at
Brava
Theater (December 21) |
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JANUARY 2007 |
* First Monthly Contingent
Leader Meeting (January 18)
* Kickoff Carnaval Cultural
Arts Education Program with SFUSD |
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FEBRUARY 2007 |
* Contingent Application, Grant
Request, Budget & $25 Fee due by 5:00 pm to MNC, 362 Capp St, SF
94110 (February 9)
* Contingent Leader Meeting (February 15)
* Technical Workshop for
Contingents (February 17)
*
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras
(February 20)
 FOTOS
of Fat Tuesday @flickr by genmachaita |
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MARCH 2007 |
* Junior King & Queen/Prince &
Princess Orientation at MNC (March 16)
* Contingent Leader Meeting
(March 15)
* King & Queen Competition at Fanatics
Sports Entertainment Complex (March 31) |
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APRIL 2007 |
* Contingent Leader Meeting (April 19)
* Junior King & Queen/Prince & Princess
Contest at
Everett Middle School Auditorium (April 21) |
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MAY 2007 |
* Carnaval Night with the SF Giants at
AT&T Park (May 5)
* Mayor’s Reception at City Hall
(Evening TBD by Mayor’s Office)
* Mandatory Contingent Leader
Meeting (May 17)
* VIP Party & Raffle
(May TBD)
Festival (May 26 – May 27)
* Grand Parade (May 27) |
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JUNE 2007 |
| * Contingent Receipts due
for Grant Balances (June 9) |
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AUGUST 2007 |
| * Awards Ceremony (August 19) |
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2006 Parade Fotos |
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2005 Parade Fotos |
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04/08/2007
- Domingo
