May 13, 2006 11am – 6pm Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park Blvd.
FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING
Info (310) 458-8350
TTY (310) 458-8696
Our City Celebration
Where Art, Culture and the Environment Come Alive!
Where Art, Culture and the Environment Come Alive!
OPENING
11:00 – 12:00 PMPARTICIPATORY DRUM CIRCLE LED BY CHRIS RAMIREZ
Grab a drum or bring your own and get into the groove with our rhythmic festival kick-off. Drums, shakers, tambourines and other percussion instruments provided by Remo Drums. No experience necessary!
HBO STAGE
12:45 – 1:30 PMBUCOVINA KLEZMER
Formed in the early 90’s by Miamon Miller, Bucovina Klezmer specializes in performing music for the simchas or joyous occasions that are part and parcel of Jewish cultural and religious life. Bucovina reaches beyond the traditional Eastern European repertoire, incorporating jazz and even Latin melodies into their music.2:15 – 3:00 PM
VIVER BRASIL
Under the direction of Luiz Badaró and Linda Yudin, Viver Brasil Dance Company fuses passionate Afro-Brazilian dance with stunning costumes, and exuberant percussion and vocals. The dances are inspired by the Candomblé orixasand the Bahian carnival dances of samba reggae. Viver Brasil is a recipient of a National Dance Project Grant for their upcoming national tour.3:45 – 4:30 PM
QUETZAL
“Revolution hasn't been this much fun since the ‘60s.” (LA Times) This groundbreaking East LA band plays “ jarochohip,” an original blend of Mexican Folklorico, Cuban beats, Caribbean tunes and American rock. Quetzal’s melding of infectious rhythms and irresistible spirit delivers the new sound of Chicano music.5:15 – 6:00 PM
MC RAI
Taking his name from the indigenous form of North African folk music, MC Rai and his band blend age-old melodies and rhythms with rock guitar and hip hop beats. Together with a seven-piece ensemble, the group produces a magnificent blend of traditional and postmodern musical vibes.
YOUTH STAGE
12:00 – 12:15 PMWELCOME BY CITY OF SANTA MONICA OFFICIALS AND PRESENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE QUALITY AWARDS
Local businesses pursuing the inspirational goals of sustaining our economy, community and environment will be honored.12:15 – 12:45 PM
GRUPO FOLKLÓRICO HERENCIA MEXICANA
Under the instruction of Adriana Torres, Virginia Avenue Park’s own Grupo Folklórico Herencia Mexicana preserves Mexican heritage and traditions through dance.1:30 – 2:00 PM
SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
Santa Monica High School Theatre delights you with selections from their upcoming musical showcase: Showstoppers; A Musical Revue.The theatre is guided by its partnership with the Santa Monica Civic Light Opera (SMCLO), which provides mentoring by alumni and theatre professionals.3:00 – 3:30 PM
SANTA MONICA MUSIC CENTER STUDENT WORKSHOP BAND
These talented students, ranging in age from 14 to 18 years old, perform pop, jazz and blues standards.3:35 – 3:45 PM
ECO ACTIVITY CHALLENGE WINNER
4:30 – 5:00 PM
DOWNBEAT SHOWDOWN
The winners of this fun-spirited talent competition, showcasing the abilities of student bands, singers and poets from Santa Monica High, Crossroads, Venice High and other local high schools, demonstrate the talents of our local youth. Downbeat Showdown is sponsored by the Miles Playhouse and City TV.
COMMUNITY WALK
Meet the nonprofit agencies and city staff that make Santa Monica such a great place to live.HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
12:00 – 5:00 PM
CACHE FOR TRASH WITH ROCHELLE FABB OF 18TH STREET ART CENTER
Search the park with a GPS device and follow the clues to find hidden containers. Create art objects of biodegradable substances for fellow treasure-hunters.
SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY
12:00 – 5:00 PM Animal Masks Growl, roar, squeak and moo! Get ready for the Paws, Claws, Scales and TalesSummer Reading Program at the Santa Monica Public Library by decorating an animal mask.2:00 – 4:00 PM
Leave Only Footprints Help adorn the Santa Monica Library by crafting a mural of animal footprints for the summer reading program.
12:00 – 5:00 PM Book Lasso Creations Fashion a book lasso to take home as a souvenir. Mark your place with your own unique bookmark using twine, beads, and fun knotting techniques!
12:00 – 5:00 PM
A CHARACTER IN A BOOK WITH ASUKA HISA OF SANTA MONICA MUSEUM OF ART
Using a paper doll and a pre-assembled color book with Santa Monica images, let your imagination run wild and put together your own city adventure.12:00 – 5:00 PM