| 05/07/10 |
Ragamala Classical Indian Dance with Taiko Drum Ensemble Wadaiko
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
May 7, 2010
"An entertaining, sublime dance exhibition. Juxtaposed against the powerful rhythms of the drummers, Ragamala's sharp, subtle gestures become graspingly beautiful." Time Out New York Ragamala Indian Music and Dance Theater bridges the gap between ancient and modern cultures, exploring a unique style of living poetry for the stage. Rooted in Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from southern India, Ragamala blends dance, music and poetry. Sva ("vital force") combines...
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| 04/24/10 |
Magic Carpet Ride: Greek is the Word
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
April 24, 2010
Children ages two and older are invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. Kids and their parents will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to exotic destinations while exploring the musical traditions, dance, movement, culture and indigenous stories of some of the world's most exciting locales. The talented and creative music/dance troupe Being:Art leads the sessions with the help of guest artists. The Magic Carpet Ride series...
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| 04/09/10 |
Anonymous 4
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
April 9, 2010
"Medieval music never knew anything like this highly integrated, beautifully tuned and very musical singing quartet. You can listen ...and get closer to the past than any scholar of things ancient ever could." The New York Times Renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, Anonymous 4 is heralded for their unmatched medieval repertoire. Regular guests on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, CBS Sunday Morning, A&E's Breakfast With the Arts...
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| 03/27/10 |
Circus INcognitus
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
March 27, 2010
"Though Mr. Adkins' best routines draw OOH's and AH's, he is just as successful at drawing laughs." The New York Times Part acrobat, clown, juggler and unparalleled balance artist, Jaime Adkins creates a charming everyman character that gets himself into and out of the most amazing predicaments. Adkins strikes a chord of instant delight in a light-hearted show filled with feats of physicality. A San Diego street performer at age thirteen, this award-winning artist went on to spend...
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03/19/10-
03/21/10 |
Says You!
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
March 19-March 21, 2010
"Hyperliterate but not smug, NPR's "Says You" keeps the game show tradition alive!" The New York Times The game of words and whimsy, bluff and bluster makes its Mid-South debut. Buckman is thrilled to host this beloved public radio must-hear. With three chances to be a part of live tapings featuring all of your favorite poetic panelists, including Richard Sher, Barry Nolan, Francine Achbar, Tony Kahn, Carolyn Faye Fox, Arnie Reisman, Paula Lyons and Phil Salkind, you'll...
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02/19/10-
04/02/10 |
Natural Connections: Ceramics by Mimi Dann and photographs by Deborah Warren
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
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| 01/29/10 |
TU Dance
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
January 29, 2010
"Every now and then, dance rocks your world with a blend of intelligence and beauty, rigorous structure and inventive choreography and integrity of performance so singularly wrought that it rips your expectations from their moorings. Uri Sands does that." The Star Tribune Founded by McKnight Artist Fellows and former Alvin Ailey dancers Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands, TU Dance reaches across styles, drawing on a broad range of traditions from contemporary ballet to modern and...
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| 01/23/10 |
Magic Carpet Ride: Mariachi and Mexican Folk Dancing
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
January 23, 2010
Children ages two and older are invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. Kids and their parents will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to exotic destinations while exploring the musical traditions, dance, movement, culture and indigenous stories of some of the world's most exciting locales. The talented and creative music/dance troupe Being:Art leads the sessions with the help of guest artists. The Magic Carpet Ride series...
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01/15/10-
02/12/10 |
Seen, Shaped, Considered; Works inspired by the Natural World
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
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| 11/14/09 |
Magic Carpet Ride: Reggae Romp
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
November 14, 2009
Children ages two and older are invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. Kids and their parents will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to exotic destinations while exploring the musical traditions, dance, movement, culture and indigenous stories of some of the world?s most exciting locales. The talented and creative music/dance troupe Being:Art leads the sessions with the help of guest artists. The Magic Carpet Ride series...
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| 11/07/09 |
Gadji-Gadjo
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
November 7, 2009
"Bergeron's accordion is a tough act to beat. So is Gadji-Gadjo's blend of Klezmer beats and sounds." The London Free Press Fusing Klezmer, Tzigane and a dash of Qu'becois, Gadji-Gadjo is a group with a great complicity, magic and pleasure. Their music is contagious! With charismatic compositions and hot improvisation, Gadji-Gadjo is a hip, new voice of Klezmer with a humbled respect to its history and an impish smile to it's future.
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11/06/09-
12/14/09 |
Spectrum: Paintings by Danny Broadway, mulit-media works by Tara Browning and sculpture by Jimmy Crosthwait
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
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| 11/01/09 |
Ballet Hispanico
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
November 1, 2009
"The Latin-American experience at last has a voice in the feisty, elegant dancing of Ballet Hispanico" The New York Times From the stunning individuality and dramatic, expressive style of its dancers to its costumes, lighting and hot Latin rhythms, everything about Ballet Hispanico is smashingly theatrical. Reflecting the diversity of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world with work by renowned choreographers and styles ranging from ballet to jazz and contemporary, the company's...
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| 10/24/09 |
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
October 24, 2009
"The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats perform astounding feats with seeming ease that belies their intense concentration!" The New York Post The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, a select ensemble of the renowned Peking Acrobats, illustrate the fascinating traditions of the Orient with their breath-taking Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, martial arts and much more. A spectacular show for all ages, the grace and precision of the Acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and...
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| 10/24/09 |
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
October 24, 2009
"The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats perform astounding feats with seeming ease that belies their intense concentration!" The New York Post The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, a select ensemble of the renowned Peking Acrobats, illustrate the fascinating traditions of the Orient with their breath-taking Chinese acrobatics, balancing feats, martial arts and much more. A spectacular show for all ages, the grace and precision of the Acrobats are the triumph of years of dedicated training and...
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| 10/16/09 |
Los Pinguos
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
October 16, 2009
"If you can stop dancing long enough to listen to the festive, provocative rhythms of Los Pinguos, you might hear a little salsa or a bit of cumbia, a flamenco riff here, a reggae beat there; they are all of that." Los Angeles Times This eclectic Argentinean ensemble came to the US from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires with a mixture of Latin rhythms, performed with Spanish guitars, a Cuban Tres, Peruvian cajun (box-drum) and harmonizing vocals. Vivacious and infectious, the sound of Los...
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| 09/26/09 |
Occidental Brothers Dance Band International
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
September 26, 2009
"A must-see blend of Chicago and West Africa with the dance floor as common ground." Chicago Tribune Occidental Brothers Dance Band International intoxicates audiences with their dynamic, classic Central and West African dance music, specializing in Soukous, Highlife, Rumba, Dry Guitar and other delights from the great continent. This celebrated multi-racial band mixes their backgrounds in traditional African music, jazz and underground rock to bring these soulful sounds to life....
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09/18/09-
10/30/09 |
Little Mysteries: Paintings by Lisa Williamson and assemblages by Donna Blackard
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
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| 09/12/09 |
Magic Carpet Ride: World Music with Being:Art
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
at Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
September 12, 2009
Children ages two and older are invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. Kids and their parents will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to exotic destinations while exploring the musical traditions, dance, movement, culture and indigenous stories of some of the world's most exciting locales. The talented and creative music/dance troupe Being:Art leads the sessions with the help of guest artists. The Magic Carpet Ride series...
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08/11/09-
09/11/09 |
Textures Clay works by Skippy Gronauer and paintings by Alex Walter
Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
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| 05/08/09 |
The Iguanas
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
May 8, 2009
Formed in 1989, the Iguanas are the legendary favorite sons of Louisiana celebrated for their captivating fusion of Mexican conjunto, blues, classical R&B, Zydeco, Cajun, Tex-Mex and roots music. With six CDs under their belt and numerous sound tracks and scores, the Iguanas have become one of the most recognizable eclectic ensembles of their kind. Their performance celebrates their return to Memphis following their Katrina recovery
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| 03/21/09 |
Magic Carpet Ride - Celtic Music and Dance
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
March 21, 2009
A world music series for children ages two and up. Sponsored by Sarkis Kish. Children's ages two and older invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. The talented and skilled musical/theatrical troupe Being:Art will lead the sessions with guest artists.
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| 03/06/09 |
Rubberbanddance Group
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
March 6, 2009
Their astounding Jacob's Pillow and Spoleto Festival performances, Rubberbandance Group (RBDG) is the critically acclaimed amalgamation of classical ballet, contemporary, modern and break-dance. Under the creative direction of Victor Quijada, former soloist of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal, a 2004 National Dance Award winner and an award-winning rap video choreographer, RBDG is renowned for presenting choreographic works that affect and engage the audience, articulating the...
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| 02/15/09 |
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 15, 2009
The Grammy Award winning world music group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, represents the traditional customs of South Africa and is regarded as the country's cultural emissaries at home and abroad. Since the west came to know Joseph Shabalala through Paul Simon's Graceland Album, the world has been captivated by the stirring sounds of bass, alto and tenor a cappella harmonies in the isicathamiya and mbube vocal traditions.
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| 02/06/09 |
Alwin Nikolais Dance Theater - By the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 6, 2009
Sixty years ago, choreographer, composer, scenic and costume designer Alwin Nikolais became modern dance's pioneer of multimedia, utilizing all aspects of the open stage to appeal to and entertain with a multi-sensory impact. Renowned for his clever use of space, elaborate costumes, complex sound and sets, Nikolais left his imprint on every theatrical medium, from Broadway to television, finally housing all of his works with the esteemed Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company.
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| 01/24/09 |
Magic Carpet Ride - Flamenco Fiesta
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
January 24, 2009
A world music series for children ages two and up. Sponsored by Sarkis Kish. Led by the talented and skilled musical/theatrical troupe Being:Art.
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| 01/23/09 |
Guillermina Quiroga's Tango, Historias Breves
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
January 23, 2009
Through the rich language of the Tango, Historias Breves illuminates tales of life, love and passion. Interpreted by eight award-winning dancers, the performance features a talented ensemble of live musicians. Historias Breves is the creation of Guillermina Quiroga, choreographer of the Tony-nominated Forever Tango and the renowned dancer seen in Tango x 2, Tango Magic at Lincoln Center, Tango Argentina at Carnegie Hall, with Mariano Mores and Julio Iglesias and in Robert Duvall's...
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| 11/01/08 |
Huun-Huur-Tu
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
November 1, 2008
After touring the world for over a decade, Huun-Huur-Tu is established as the foremost international representative of Tuva's remarkable musical culture. Known more familiarly as the Tuvan throat singers, this quartet, discovered in the remote, mountainous republic just northeast of Mongolia, has been lauded by critics across the globe for its exotic, evocative music with it's hallmark separated, harmonious sounds emanating from a single vocalist. The Buckman is thrilled to welcome...
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| 10/18/08 |
Galumphi
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
October 18, 2008
Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. Together, the three trained dancers create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing family audiences to their feet.
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| 10/05/08 |
Little Cow
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
October 5, 2008
Don't miss one of the brightest stars on the world music circuit, Hungary’s Little Cow! This raucous ensemble takes listeners on a joy ride through the carnivalesque and the lyrical, the melancholy and the whimsical with absurd humor and all things known to keep a party going. The band is celebrated for their Gypsy, Balkan, rock, pop, ska and dance music fusions. Little Cow has played all of the hottest venues from New York's reputed Joe's Pub to Globalfest to the esteemed Kennedy...
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| 09/26/08 |
Tomas Kubinek
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
September 26, 2008
A collision of theatre and music hall, Tomas Kubinek's exuberant one-man show is equal parts comic brilliance, virtuosic vaudeville and irresistible charm. Kubinek's internationally acclaimed solo performances play to packed theaters around the world including a sold-out run on Broadway. His award winning comedy makes for an ideal evening of family fun.
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| 05/03/08 |
Madrigaia
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
May 3, 2008
The women of Madrigaia charm audiences with their many musical talents. With pulsing, percussive beats, the group performs songs from over a dozen different countries, such as Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, India, Poland, Israel and of course from their French-Canadian roots. In 2003, they won a Canadian Independent Music Award for Best World Music Album and Best World-Fusion Album at the International Independent Music Awards in 2005.
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| 04/13/08 |
Magic Carpet Ride - A Klemer Experience
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
April 13, 2008
Children ages two to eight are invited to grab their magic carpet for a musical adventure across the globe. Participants will be transported through the magic of their imaginations on a Klezmer journey.
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| 04/04/08 |
Ottmar Liebert
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
April 4, 2008
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 
The Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling musician and composer, Ottmar Liebert is renowned for redefining Flamenco music and lauded as one of the most talented, influential and creative guitarists and performers to surface in years. Liebert leads his listeners on a romantic dance with flamenco/South American melodies, Middle Eastern rhythms and classic soul rifts. His Memphis debut is not to be missed.
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| 03/02/08 |
Angelique Kidjo
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
March 2, 2008
Four-time Grammy nominee Angelique Kidjo is one of the most electrifying performers in the music world. While her music is steeped in the tribal and pop rhythms of her West African heritage, the Benin-born pioneer of world music is an innovator of groundbreaking music which includes collaborations with Dave Matthews, Josh Groban, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Peter Gabriel, Ziggy Marley and Branford Marsalis.
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| 02/29/08 |
Martha Graham Dance Company
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 29, 2008
Founded in 1926 by American dance icon Martha Graham, the Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company the world. Before her death in 1991 at the age of 97, Graham choreographed almost 200 works, including Appalachian Spring (Aaron Copland), Cave of the Heart (Samuel Barber) and Hsdiade (Paul Hindemith). Buckman is thrilled to host the Graham Company's Memphis debut and residency in partnership with the New Ballet Ensemble with the support of the...
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| 02/29/08 |
Martha Graham Dance Company - School Performance
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 29, 2008
Open to School Groups.
Founded in 1926 by American dance icon Martha Graham, the Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in the world. Before her death in 1991 at the age of 97, Graham choreographed
almost 200 works, including Appalachian Spring (Aaron Copland), Cave of the Heart (Samuel Barber) and Hadiade (Paul Hindemith). Buckman is thrilled to host the Graham Company's Memphis debut and residency in partnership with
the New Ballet Ensemble...
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| 02/27/08 |
Screening of Martha Graham: An American Original and Lecture
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 27, 2008
Martha Graham was a pioneering, revolutionary dancer who was
not afraid to take creative risks or express her art in any way she desired.
In Martha Graham: An American Original, Graham dances in three of her most famed performances; A Dancer's World, Night Journey and Appalachian Spring.
The movie also features interviews of Graham from her dressing room and work in the studio followed by a question and answer session with a Graham artist regarding Martha's contribution to American culture.
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02/22/08-
04/04/08 |
The Three Secrets of the Universe - Paintings by Richard Harper
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 22-April 4, 2008
Local artist Richard Harper presents an exhibition of paintings in the Levy Gallery of the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center at St. Mary's Episcopal School.
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| 02/08/08 |
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 8, 2008
Rooted in the African American experience, DCDC's mission is to deliver contemporary dance of the highest quality to the broadest possible audience. Founded in 1968 by Jeraldyne Blunden, recipient of a MacArthur "genius" award, the company has earned accolades for its outstanding repertoire of works by African American choreographers such as Bill T. Jones, Doug Varone, Bebe Miller and Ronald K. Brown.
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| 02/08/08 |
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company School Performance
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
February 8, 2008
Open to School Groups by Reservation only.
Rooted in the African American experience, DCDC's mission is to deliver contemporary dance of the highest quality to the broadest possible audience. Founded in 1968 by Jeraldyne Blunden, recipient of a MacArthur "genius" award, the company has earned accolades for its outstanding repertoire of works by African American choreographers such as Bill T. Jones, Doug Varone, Bebe Miller and Ronald K. Brown.
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| 01/26/08 |
Magic Carpet Ride - Sounds of West Africa
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
January 26, 2008
Children ages two to eight are invited to grab their magic carpet for a musical adventure across the globe. Participants will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to West Africa, exploring the musical traditions, movement, dance, visual art and indigenous stories.
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| 01/19/08 |
AlexCuba Band
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
January 19, 2008
Singer/songwriter AlexCuba (Alexis Puentes) and his band are celebrated for musically uniting his Cuban roots with sophisticated jazz and mainstream elements. This multi-instrumentalist and Juno award winner for world music album of the year has recorded and shared the stage with such esteemed artists as Seu George, Jason Mraz, Feist, Javier Zalba of the Buena Vista Social Club, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Cesaria Evora and Ron Sexsmith.
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01/11/08-
02/15/08 |
Paintings by Michele Allen
Presented by Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School
January 11-February 15, 2008
Local artist Michele Allen presents an exhibition of paintings in the Levy Gallery of the Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center at St. Mary's Episcopal School. The opening reception is Friday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m.
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