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CALENDARMi Coche – My Culture: Livin’ the Lowrider LifestyleThrough August 29, 2008 This unique visual arts exhibition explores the art, design, and Chicano subculture of automobiles, beginning with the San Jose lowrider explosion of the 1970's and continuing through today's custom car industry and certified lifestyle. Admission: Free For more information visit the Mexican Heritage Plaza’s website.
Kumeyaay : Indigenous People of Southern California
Ongoing When Father Junipero Serra entered the San Diego area in 1769, he encountered a thriving population, peaceful and hospitable. After conscripting native people to build Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the Spanish called them Diegueños after the mission, but the people had their own name: Kumeyaay. Traditional Kumeyaay lifeways are presented in displays detailing food supplies, dress and adornment, games, and ceremonies. The Kumeyaay arts of pottery and basketry are highlighted, and the exhibit has been expanded with a new display of a traditional Kumeyaay house. This project has been made possible in part by a grant from the Alliance’s Living Cultures Grants Program, in partnership with the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the James Irvine Foundation. For more information visit Dancing Village Productions’ website.
AugustLa Sonora DinamitaFriday, August 1, 2008 – 8:00 pm La Sonora Dinamita, one of the first cumbia groups to reach international success, brings cumbia to Arte Américas’ Nights in the Plaza. For more information, visit Arte Américas’ website.
Patanjali: Legends of Yoga and DanceSaturday, August 9, 2008 – 8:00 pm Patanjali, a thematic dance concert, explores the unique and powerful relationship between Yoga and dance. The evening features popular legends related to Patanjali, the cosmic dance of Shiva, and the holy city of Chidambaram in India. The performance addresses the following issues: Where and how did this great spiritual discipline of Yoga originate? What and who inspired Patanjali to write a commentary on Yoga that has become such a phenomenal culture practiced by so many all over the world. It is said to have been gleaned from Creation itself. And, who was Patanjali? Conceived and choreographed by award-winning artistic director Malathi Iyengar, and developed in collaboration with her dancers and music composer Rajkumar Bharathi, and performed by dancers of the Rangoli Dance Company. For more information visit the Rangoli Dance Company’s website.
Fiesta Argentina 2008: Siempre TangoSaturday, August 16, 2008 – 8:00 pm Del Mate Productions returns to the Ford Amphitheatre for its 4th annual Tango extravaganza. This festival of Argentinian music and dance features dancers and choreographers Sandor & Parissa. They will re-ignite their passion for Tango with a dance troupe of six, accompanied by a premiere performance from Argentine born pianist Mario Parmisano and the Mario Parmisano Quartet, making their U.S. debut, the music of Pablo Motta’s L.A. Tango Quintet and the baritone of singer Martin de Leon. Fiesta Argentina also will feature a tango instructor who will offer free pre-show tango lessons and dancing on the Ford’s plaza courtyard at 6:00 p.m. where there will be tables for picnicking as well as Argentine crafts. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Ford Amphitheare’s website.
Karim Nagi WorkshopsMonday, August 25, 2008 – 7:00 pm Egyptian drummer and folk dancer Karim Nagi will present an Arab drum and dance workshop, in partnership with Raks Rosa Arabic Dance Productions. For more information call (707) 322-0701 or (707) 339-0454.
County & Regional CalendarsA calendar of Festivals and Celebrations in San Diego is available from the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
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