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               May 15th  Friday  8:00pm $15

Born and raised in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Kayos and Vivien are two amazing young performers ......

They will be performing traditional and contemporary forms of Congolese-African music and dance.
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May 16th Saturday
Congolese Drumming and Dance Workshops

Kids Workshop
12:00-1:30 pm $10

Adults Workshop
2:00-3:30 pm $15

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May 16th Taja & Farasha Belle
Belly dance cabaret  6:00-7:30pm $10

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May 16th Saturday    8:00-10:00pm  $15
Becky White & the Secret Mission
   May 22nd Friday 8:00-10:00 pm $15
     in concert - Ma Muse

"Roots Music that bonds strangers, draws loved ones close, suspends applause, and lifts a house to its feet".
Songstress duo of Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker. With a hauntingly rich accapella presence, these alto-sopranos weave a blend of whimsy and emotional depth. This texture is spun with upright bass, mandolin, bazuki, guitar, flute, kalimba, ankle bells, train whistles, gospel claps, jazz snaps, laughter, calls, response and a unicycle.  http://www.mamuse.org
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 May 23rd  Saturday   $20 each
Savitha Sastry and Navia Natarajan will perform a unique repertoire featuring traditional and innovative pieces in the South Indian classical dance style of Bharatanatyam.  This dance style is the finest delineation of the Indian aesthetic in form and spirituality.  Geometrical spatial patterns, fast rhythmical passages, synchronized body alignments and sculpturesque poses define these artist's interpretation of 'Nrtta - the pure dance elements'.  Storytelling, a facet of this art form that utilizes exquisite facial movements and hand gestures will also be showcased in this performance. 

                                     Navia  Natarajan

The featured artists represent South India's elite group of performers.  They have been extensively trained by renowned gurus from Chennai and are known for their individuality, vibrancy, and  ability to hold audiences spell bound.  One of the performers will be featured as a soloist in the Ethnic Dance Festival this year  www.savithasastry.com <http://www.savithasastry.com>     
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May 22-23-24th  Family Arts Celebration at Esalen Institute 
with Jayson Fann and friends.
This workshop, at the Esalen Art Barn, is for parents, children, and any and all family members who want to immerse themselves in a weekend of fun and creative expression. Painting, clay sculpting, mask making, drumming, games and outdoor explorations of the magnificent Esalen grounds are just some of the activities participants will explore during a weekend made more memorable by sharing it with loved ones.All children must be accompanied by an adult.
($40 materials fee paid directly to the leader)   www.esalen.org

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May 24th Farmers Market 11:00-2:00pm
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May 29th Friday     7:30-11:00pm   by donation
Featuring : Gerald Constantine Chaviaras,
Levi Storm, Danielle Tree, Zack Salaz,
Michelle Anise, Ryder Mackey, Mountain Jam.
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May 30th  and  31st Saturday  Heidi McGurrin
Fine Art Photography Exhibit : If Salt were a diamond reception at  6:00pm

"My Art is my story telling. the raw beauty and reality of the days in
my life as I have walked through them. From the glow in a bride's face, to the wild deep poetry of indigenous ways. The eager expression of trust in an animal's eye is what I feel. I look forward and I am challenged by the unknown and unexpected.
Artistic Bookmaking Workshop
May 30th & 31st
pre-registration required by may 23rd
class fee $100 materials fee $20
Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am to 1:00pm
 
for more information contact 831-393-0777  www.imagemakers.org




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May 30th Saturday  12:00-2:00pm  $15
     Afro Caribbean Drumming and Dance Workshop
for all ages
with James Henry and Mama Azia
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May 30th Saturday   4:00-6:00pm
James Henry &
Hands on Fire Band. Afro-Reggae
Influences James Henry, master percussionist, songwriter, producer, and founder of HandsOnFire/Kokojungo Band is global funk music that spreads through your body. Electrifying grooves, soulful vocals, and melodic tribal tones. HandsOnFire is music that has no boundaries. HandsOnFire is a taste of Funky HipHop grooves, Reggae,Afro Soca,Global Funk,Upbeat,HandsOnFire/Kokjungo,Positive
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May 30th Saturday   MARIA DE BARROS
               8:00-10:00pm
Cape Verdean chanteuse Maria de Barros invites us into her culture's joyful musical tradition. She sings
about the beauty of Cabo Verde and
a longing for the island, and her songs are filled with stories of love and romance. "The stories told in the songs are poetic description of real and profound human emotions that are
not just felt by Cabo Verdeans, but by the rest of the world," she says.
Through song, Maria de Barros expresses the important influence that French culture and music had on her own life growing up in West Africa. In addition to the African and Latin flavored coladeiras and bluesy mornas common to her culture's music, de Barros introduces another intoxicating rhythm, the funana, which is undeniably danceable and joyful. "This rhythm is driven by an instrument called a ferro, which is simply a piece of metal played with a knife," she explains.
Five-time Grammy® nominee Cesaria Evora, the "barefoot diva", helped to place the music of Cabo Verde on U.S. audiences' musical map. Evora's ongoing encouragement led to her god-daughter fashioning her own lively and vivacious interpretation of Cabo Verdean music. Together, Evora - the Queen of the Mornas - and Maria de Barros - Queen of the Coladeiras - paint a complete musical picture of this tradition-rich land.
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     May 31st Farmers Market 11:00-2:00pm
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May 31st
Capoeira & Afro Brazilian
Drumming  Class

Every Sunday from
12:00-2:00 $15

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