SATURDAY, 2/25: The Russians (and Puppets) Are Coming
February 4, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The next stop in Creative Cauldron’s Passport to the World Festival of Music, Dance and Theater is Russia and Ukraine. On Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm, the Russkie Musikanti Balalaika Ensemble will perform different styles of Russian and European music, some composed especially for the folk instruments used.
- The “Russkie Musikanti Balalaika Ensemble” will perform on Saturday, February 25 at 7:30 pm at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace in the Passport to the World Festival.
This talented ensemble is comprised of ten members of the Washington Balalaika Society, the largest Russian folk orchestra in the United States. The ensemble wears traditional Russian costumes and performs on authentic Russian folk instruments, bringing the magic of Russia and Eastern Europe to the broader community. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students.
On Sunday, February 26 at 2 pm, Tales from Russia and the Ukraine Story Theater will come to life with the help of large scale puppets, narration and choreographed movement. Creative Cauldron will explore folk and fairy tales from the ancient Slavic culture. Grand tales of heroes and heroines, animals and mystical beings all play a part in these “skazki” or folktales that have been passed from generation to generation. The interactive story theater presentation is great for the entire family. Tickets are $10 each.
Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square building. Free parking is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue. For more information and to buy tickets in advance, go to www.creativecauldron.org
SUNDAY, 2/5: Tales from the Andes Story Theater
February 3, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Creative Cauldron performing artists will join forces with Raymi musicians for an afternoon of storytelling, folktales from the Andes in South America, puppets, choreography and music. An interactive event for the whole family on Sunday, February 5 at 2 pm. Part of the Passport to the World Festival presented by Creative Cauldron.
Tickets are $10. Creative Cauldron is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square building. Order in advance at www.creativecauldron.org or by calling 571-239-5288
SATURDAY, 2/4: Andean/Latin Fusion Music Concert
February 3, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Raymi will perform a concert of music from the Andes of South America on Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 pm. Part of Creative Cauldron’s Passport to the World Festival of Music, Dance and Story.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Creative Cauldron is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square building. Order in advance at www.creativecauldron.org or by calling 571-239-5288
FRIDAY, 3/2: 80s Dance Party at ArtSpace
February 3, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Dance the night away at the 1980s Dance Party fundraiser at ArtSpace Falls Church on Friday, March 2, sponsored by Tom Clinton.
“DJ Doctor G” will spin real vinyl records, playing disco, funk and rock and roll from 7:30pm-11:00pm at ArtSpace, 410 S. Maple Avenue. Admission is $10 per person. All proceeds will go towards ArtSpace facilities expenses. Read more
FRIDAY, 2/3: Latin Music Concert at Creative Cauldron
February 2, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
Ernesto Bravo and Jose Sacin will present a concert on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm at Creative Cauldron. Part of the Passport to the World Festival of Music, Dance and Story, the Latin music performance will include traditional and modern instruments.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Creative Cauldron is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square building. Order in advance at www.creativecauldron.org or by calling 571-239-5288.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 2/3-5: Latin Music and Story Theater at Creative Cauldron
January 31, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The Passport to the World Festival goes to South America this weekend with two musical performances and a story theater show at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church.
On Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm, the Latin American musical duo Ernesto Bravo and Jose Sacin will present a musical journey with a wide variety of instruments such as guitar, charango, quena and Latin American percussion instruments. Bravo and Sacin are talented singers and musicians who will surprise the audience as they swithc from instrumentals to vocals for an unusual effect.
Raymi will perform Andean - Latin Fusion Music Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 pm at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace.
On Saturday, February 4 at 7:30pm, Raymi will perform their haunting and mystical fusion of Andean and Latin music. Raymi uses traditional instruments such as Zamponas, Moscenos, Quenas and Tarkas in context with the classic band instrumentation, exploring the possibilities that the bass, guitars, keyboards and trap drums can have with the Andes tradition.
Creative Cauldron performing artists will join forces with Raymi musicians for an afternoon of storytelling, bringing to life ancient folktales from teh Andes with large-scale puppets, choreography and music. The family-friendly story theater presentation “Tales from the Andes” will be on Sunday, February 5 at 2 pm.
Tickets for the evening shows are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets for the Sunday Story Theater are $10 each. Order in advance online at www.creativecauldron.org.
Creative Cauldron is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square building. Free parking is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue.
Guitar and Bass Lessons at Creative Cauldron
January 30, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
January 30, 2012
Creative Cauldron is pleased to announce that it is now offering Guitar and Bass lessons with their newest teaching artist and local musician Bruce Turner. Lessons are taught at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church and are offered for all ages and levels. For more information, contact Bruce Turner at 703-608-1948 or turnerblues@gmail.com or Creative Cauldron at 571-239-5288 or info@creativecauldron.org.
For more about all music and arts educational programs and performances, go to www.creativecauldron.org or stop by ArtSpace at 410 S. Maple Avenue in the Pearson Square building. Free parking is available in the garages at 410 and 400 S. Maple Avenue.
Africa is First Stop in Passport to the World Festival
January 13, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
January 13, 2012
Kamel Zennia and Band opens the "Passport to the World Festival" at Creative Cauldron on Saturday, January 14. The two-month long series highlights a different region of the world every weekend through music, dance and theater.
