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Program Description
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09/08/10
10:00AM
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Introduction to Computers
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In this single session workshop, customers will learn the basics of using the computer; how to log on and off; use the keyboard and mouse; open and close “windows”; use toolbars, and scroll bars. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Class runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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09/09/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
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09/09/10
6:30PM
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Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
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Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 9/2 at 9 AM. 9/9-Intro to Computers; 9/16-Navigating the Internet; 9/23-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided by The Starr Foundation.
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09/12/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: YeraSon Orquesta Charanga
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YeraSon Orquesta Charanga electrifies with old-school Cuban music with a distinctly modern New York twist. This Cuban Charanga orchestra interprets authentic Cuban son, mambo, cha cha cha, cumbia and merengue with inimitable drive and swing.
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09/13/10
6:30PM
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How to Search the Internet to Find a Job
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The Job Information Center, in collaboration with New York Cares, will help you find the most useful websites when job hunting. You must have basic computer skills and bring your resume. Seating limited; preregistration required. Topics include introduction to Internet job searching; job search assessment; job sites and resumes; applying for jobs; practice session.
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09/14/10
10:00AM
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Discover Your Career Potential - Summer Series
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Take the Career Exploration Inventory, a self-scored, easy-to-use guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences. A Job Information Center Librarian will be present to assist and answer questions.
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09/14/10
6:00PM
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Introduction to Computers
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In this single session workshop, customers will learn the basics of using the computer; how to log on and off; use the keyboard and mouse; open and close “windows”; use toolbars, and scroll bars. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Class runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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09/15/10
10:00AM
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Introduction to the Internet
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In this single session workshop, customers will learn the basics of searching and browsing the Web. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Class runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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09/16/10
6:30PM
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Exploring Safer Alternatives to Plastics
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What does BPA-free mean anyway? Come hear from the staff of the National Children’s Study about safer alternatives to plastics. We’ll help crack the code on consumer product labels and explain how to navigate terms like BPA, phthalates, etc.
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09/16/10
6:30PM
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Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
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Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 9/2 at 9 AM. 9/9-Intro to Computers; 9/16-Navigating the Internet; 9/23-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided by The Starr Foundation.
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09/18/10
11:00AM
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StartUP! Business Plan Competition 2010
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Enter the StartUP! Business Plan Competition; first prize is $12,000 toward starting your own business. You must attend a mandatory orientation session; applications are due Monday, October 18. Call the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) at 718-263-0546 to register.
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09/18/10
3:00PM
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NYC Trees and the Urban Forest
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Discover the trees of NYC with Urban Foresters from the Cornell Extension Service. Learn how trees help you and your community and how trees grow. For families with kids 10 years and up.
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09/19/10
2:30PM
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Eid Ananda Mela [Eid Entertainment]
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Come celebrate Eid the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. On this joyous occasion, we will have music, dance, a comedian, quizzes resulting in prizes for the winner, and even a magic show! The master of ceremonies will be well-known journalist and poet Fahim Reza Nur.
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09/21/10
6:00PM
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Introduction to Excel
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In this 2-session workshop, customers will learn the basics of how to create spreadsheets; use formulas, and print tables. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Must attend both sessions: 9/21/10 & 9/28/10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
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09/22/10
10:00AM
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Create an Email Account
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In this single session workshop, customers will learn how to set up/open their own e-mail account. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Class runs from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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09/22/10
6:00PM
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Social Security Benefits for Young Professionals
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It’s never too early to plan for your retirement. Come and learn about the benefits offered through the Social Security Administration. This class is designed for young professionals, ages 25-55 years old. Q&A will follow.
Space is limited; preregistration required in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk. For information, please call 718-990-0779.
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09/23/10
2:00PM
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Proposal Writing Basics
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Speaker Susan Shiroma, Senior Librarian, from the Foundation Center in New York will teach beginning grantseekers how to write successful proposals for grant money from foundations. This workshop will also benefit experienced proposal writers who are initiating a fundraising campaign.
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09/23/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
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09/23/10
6:30PM
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Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers
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Three computer classes in Spanish. Preregistration in person at the Cyber Center Reference Desk starting 9/2 at 9 AM. 9/9-Intro to Computers; 9/16-Navigating the Internet; 9/23-Creating Your Own E-Mail Account. Funding for these programs is provided by The Starr Foundation.
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09/23/10
7:00PM
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Job Information Center Orientation - Summer Series
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Join us for an interactive orientation to learn about our services, including
workshops and assistance with your job search; books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks & brochures; resume/cover letter reviews; and Queens Workforce information.
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09/24/10
10:30AM
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Central Library Cancer Action Council Meeting
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Are you interested in the health of your community? Would you like to get involved? Join us for our monthly Cancer Action Council meeting. We will discuss the health issues that community members face and how to create positive change in the neighborhood. For more information, please call 718-990-5102.
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09/24/10
6:00PM
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Building Wealth - Successful Strategies for All
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Come to this free educational workshop, learn how to build wealth, and find out about the free resources available at the Library.
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09/25/10
3:00PM
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NYC Trees and the Urban Forest
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Discover the trees of NYC with Urban Foresters from the Cornell Extension Service. Learn how trees help you and your community and how trees grow. For families with kids 10 years and up.
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09/27/10
6:30PM
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Polish Your Resume: Summer Series
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Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Preregistration is required at the Job Information Center.
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09/27/10
6:30PM
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Polish Your Resume
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Bring a copy of your resume on disk; volunteers will guide you through editing and producing a professional quality resume using Cyber Center computers. Must have keyboard, mouse experience. Preregistration is required at the Job Information Center.
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09/28/10
11:00AM
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Job Information Center Orientation
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What is the Job Information Center and what does it do? Find out at an interactive orientation about its services: career resources including workshops in English and Spanish; assistance with your job searching; Job Information Center resources of books, newspapers, pathfinders, bookmarks and brochures, resume/cover letter reviews; Queens Workforce 1 information.
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09/28/10
6:00PM
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Introduction to Excel
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In this 2-session workshop, customers will learn the basics of how to create spreadsheets; use formulas, and print tables. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Must attend both sessions: 9/21/10 & 9/28/10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
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09/29/10
10:00AM
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Introduction to Email
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In this single session workshop, customers will learn how to manage their own e-mail account; send and receive e-mail messages. Preregistration required in person at Cyber Center Desk. Must possess basic mouse and keyboarding skills. Class runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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09/30/10
11:00AM
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Discover Your Career Potential
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Take this self-scored, easy-to-use survey, a guide to choosing a career based on your interests and experiences. A Job Information Center librarian will be available to assist you. Preregistration is required with the Job Information Center @718-990-0746.
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09/30/10
6:30PM
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Know Your Rights! The Foreclosure Process
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Going through foreclosure or even the thought of doing so can be an unnerving situation, especially when you don’t know what to expect or are just overwhelmed by circumstances and simply don’t know your rights. Queens Legal Services discusses the process and helps you understand your options and rights.
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10/02/10
11:00AM
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StartUP! Business Plan Competition 2010
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Enter the StartUP! Business Plan Competition; first prize is $12,000 toward starting your own business. You must attend a mandatory orientation session; applications are due Monday, October 18. Call the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) at 718-263-0546 to register.
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10/02/10
3:00PM
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NYC Trees and the Urban Forest
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Discover the trees of NYC with Urban Foresters from the Cornell Extension Service. Learn how trees help you and your community and how trees grow. For families with kids 10 years and up.
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10/03/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: NAJIB BAHRI & EL AMAL
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Folkloric music and dance of Tunisia take center stage with master percussionist Najib Bahri, and guest artists Hanna Madbek with dancer Tipshuda. The group will play traditional Tunisian music such as Samahy Take 10, Moudir Erah, Hourdhouni, Bahdha Ahbibti, Yama Lasma Douni, and Sidi Mansour.
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10/14/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
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10/28/10
3:00PM
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Adult Knitting and Crocheting Group
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Love to knit? Wild for crochet? You are invited to join our knitting and crocheting circle. Meet fellow crafters, show off your works-in-progress, and share advice while you work on your projects. Bring your own materials.
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11/07/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Caracumbe
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Led by master percussionist and director Marcos Napa, this New York-based Afro-Peruvian ensemble demonstrates, through music and movement, a cultural legacy that has endured for generations. They perform traditional dance and showcase a musical heritage of distinctive African roots found in a Peru mostly known for its Native American and European influences.
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11/20/10
3:00PM
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Latin Jazz Coalition
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Trombonist/composer Demetrios Kastaris leads the Latin Jazz Coalition, whose music blends rhythms like the rumba (guaguancó), son-montuno, bembé, guajira and more.
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12/05/10
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Red Baraat
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Comprised of dhol (double-sided, barrel-shaped North Indian drum slung over one shoulder), percussion and horns, this New York City-based group plays fresh originals, as well as traditional Punjabi songs and Bollywood numbers with an explosive stage performance and presence.
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01/09/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Kaïssa
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Known for her unique blend of African, reggae, jazz, R&B, makossa, and Brazilian fusion, Kaïssa will perform contemporary African/World music with Cameroonian roots sung in Douala, one of Cameroon’s many languages.
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02/06/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Maracatu New York
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Maracatu New York is New York’s first and only Maracatu ensemble dedicated to the performance and knowledge of traditional Maracatu de Baque Virado and other musical styles from the northeast of Brazil, while fusing these rhythms with New Orleans second line rhythms.
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03/06/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Isle of Klezbos
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Based in New York City, this soulful, fun-loving powerhouse klezmer sextet has toured from Vienna to Vancouver. With repertoire from rollicking to ethereal -- folk dance and trance, Yiddish swing and tango, plus genre-defying originals -- their music is heard on "The L Word," as well as their acclaimed CD “Greetings from the Isle of Klezbos,” award-winning cameos on Metropolitan Klezmer’s “Mosaic Persuasion,” and the ‘Klezbonus’ track of “Traveling Show."
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04/03/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Grigoris Maninakis & & The Mikrokosmos Ensemble
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Greek culture takes center stage in this performance of traditional Greek music and song.
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05/01/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Mariachi Tapatio De Alvaro Paulino
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Rated the Northeast's Finest Mariachi Band from New York City, they have been captivating audiences with the vocals, melodies, and arrangements since 1983. Based out of Brooklyn, NY, the ensemble is comprised of remarkably talented musicians with an immense desire to promote the beauty and splendor of mariachi music.
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06/05/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Sofia Rei
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Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the music of Sofia Rei is grounded in traditional South American rhythms such as chacarera, zamba and vidala from Argentina, Afro-Peruvian festejo and lando, Afro-Uruguayan candombe, Colombian cumbia and bullerengue and other genres that merge involving jazz harmonies, electronic sounds and rich improvisations. Her ensemble produces a range of textures as diverse as the cultural roots of its members.
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07/10/11
3:00PM
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Sunday Concerts @ Central: Linda Ipanema and The Dixie Cats
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Linda Ipanema, also known as the "Queen of Dixieland," is considered one of the foremost singers of Dixieland jazz. Audiences are sure to enjoy their red hot, foot stompin, finger snappin’ performance of jazz, Dixieland, and blues classics.
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