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Greetings!
March madness kicks-off with bright colors, big moves, and the deep rhythmic beats of Bale Folclorco da Bahia! March also brings 5 siblings who all play classical piano, 5 Browns. Also featured in March are the best of Chico's own dancers in Keeping Dance Alive, performing 3 shows! Then, hailing all the way from Sweden, Vasen performs classical strings and Celtic Pop!
Maya Angelou's words of strength and inspiration will be emanating from the Laxson stage on March 22nd, and 2 days later, world music legends, Habib Koite, Oliver Mtkudzi, and Afel Bocoum will play a variety of guitars together as Acoustic Africa!Be sure to visit our photo gallery and check out photos from the 4 Bitchin' Babes at KZFR radio, Keeping Dance Alive!'s run through rehearsal, promotion of the Harlem Gospel Choir at KKXX Life Radio station, and the Brubeck Brothers open piano rehearsal in Laxson. From world to classical, March will be our most magnificent month yet!
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Balé Folclórico da Bahia Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Laxson Auditorium $25 Premium | $20 Adult | $18 Senior | $15 Student/Child
This sizzling 38-member troupe of dancers, musicians, and singers-the most popular folk dance company in Brazil - performs a mix of choreography from African and South American traditions, including slave dances, capoeira, samba, and dances celebrating Carnivale. The energy and spirit they bring to the stage leaves audiences celebrating in the aisles.
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5 Browns Friday, March 4, 2011 Laxson Auditorium 
$25 Premium | $20 Adult $18 Senior | $15 Student/Child
Let yourself get swept up in the excitement of this young, passionate, Juilliard-trained quintet of siblings as they segue from "Clair de Lune" to "Rachmaninoff," the "Theme from Star Wars" to "My Favorite Things" from the Sound of Music (both from their newest album Hollywood). Classical piano with more energy and excitement than you've ever heard-or seen-before. Click here for more information, audio and video Click here to buy tickets now to 5 Browns If you enjoy 5 Browns, you may also enjoy:Vasen |

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Keeping Dance Alive! Friday & Saturday, March 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Laxson Auditorium $18 Adult |$16 Senior | $14 Student/Child
Showcasing the talents of the North State's finest dancers and choreographers, Keeping Dance Alive! repertory dance concert celebrates its 20th year! This celebration highlights the diverse forms of dance and has included ballet, hip-hop, modern, jazz, tap, world dance styles, and much more. Always professional, energetic, colorful, upbeat, and exciting, this year's performance promises to be the best ever!
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Väsen Friday, March 18, 2011 Laxson Auditorium $23 Premium | $18 Adult | $16 Senior | $14 Student/Child
 Playing traditional music with a modern attitude, Väsen features the uniquely Swedish nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) along with viola, percussion, and guitar. Renowned for their musical virtuosity, their heavenly music can connote both classical string quartets and upbeat Celtic folk pop. Click here for more information, audio and video Click here to buy tickets now to Väsen If you enjoy Väsen you may enjoy: Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer |

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Maya Angelou Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Laxson Auditorium $45 Premium | $40 Adult | $38 Senior | $30 Student/Child
Renowned poet, an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, three-time Grammy award-winner, recipient of the National Medal of the Arts, and mesmerizing performance speaker, Dr. Maya Angelou shatters prisms of race and class while elevating the discussion of being human. A celebrated novelist, educator, actress, filmmaker, and historian, we are honored to host her as part of the Chico Performances commitment to Bridging Our World. |

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Acoustic Africa Thursday, March 24, 2011 Laxson Auditorium
$23 Premium | $18 Adult $16 Senior | $14 Student/Child
The Acoustic Africa tour explores the richness of the African guitar tradition and features Habib Koité, the Malian superstar whose exciting concerts have endeared him to audiences worldwide; Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's world music legend; and Afel Bocoum guitarist for Ali Farka Toure. |
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Photo Gallery
Be sure to visit our photo gallery and check out photos from the 4 Bitchin' Babes at KZFR radio, Keeping Dance Alive!'s run through rehearsal, promotion of the Harlem Gospel Choir at KKXX Life Radio station, and the Brubeck Brothers open piano rehearsal in Laxson.
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