1133 E. 11th St. Houston, TX 77009 713.862.3300 www.brazilianarts.org |
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Free Brazilian Movie Night
Saturday, May 21 at 8pm
(*New Day & Time!)
*Sub-titles provided, Concessions available for donation.
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New Block of Portuguese Classes Starts May 2!
For details and to
Sign up here!
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CALL FOR BOOKS!
As part of our ongoing mission to promote education, good health and
vibrant culture to our community, we have created a library at the
Brazilian Arts Foundation. If you have any books or magazines in
Brazilian Portuguese, CD's or DVD's, and you would like to donate them,
please contact info@brazilianarts.org.
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We're
heading into summer and it's time to get ready for the heat! Kids
will be busy at the foundation with Portuguese classes and Capoeira
classes for Teens. Be sure to check out our NEW website for all class
times and details. Read on for more activities and opportunities
to get involved.
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NEWS & UPDATES
BAF HONORED FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
CASE (Cooperative for After-School Enrichment), a division of the
Harris County Department of Education, is pleased to honor the
Brazilian Arts Foundation for their outstanding work in after-school
programming. The Brazilian Arts Foundation will be honored
during a ceremony on May 11, 2011. Thank you so much to HCDE/CASE for their support and acknowledgment of the Brazilian Arts Foundation.
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Let's Go to Brazil!
Please join us on our first group trip to Brazil- there is still space available!
Porto Seguro, Bahia, September 21-29, 2011
$2,500 (*Includes Airfare) Click here for details.  
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Spring Camp (*New Event!)
May 13, 14, 15, 2011
Join
us for an exciting weekend of Master Classes in Brazilian dance,
Capoeira and music with Mestre Fran, Professor Macarrao, Professor
Alegria, Janete Silva and Liliana Araujo.
Come
to learn Maracatu, Frevo, how to cook a "Moqueca de peixe" ,
music and to learn and improve your Capoeira!
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COMMUNITY
6th Annual Latin Wave Film Festival at the MFAH
April 28-May 1, 2011
For full schedule and ticket info visit:
http://mfah.org/films/latinwave/
RODA DE SAMBA DO SAMBA SOUL
Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 2-7pm
Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant, 14737 Memorial Dr. 77079
$10 Cover (Cash Only), Kids 12 and under FREE!
VIDA BRASIL
Get
all your Brazilian news from Vida Brasil! You can pick up your
copy at the Brazilian Arts Foundation, or view each issue online here.
HAVE AN EVENT? BUSINESS? CHECK OUT OUR FREE DIRECTORY FOR BRAZILIAN BUSINESSES/SERVICES ON OUR WEBSITE
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Meet Our Community!
Introducing: John Denson
Born
in Silsbee, Texas, I'm a sixth generation Texan. I graduated from the
University of Houston with a degree in business administration, and have
been a CPA in the practice of public accounting since 1985.
I've
been a volunteer with the Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
since 1989 and through TALA came to volunteer with the Brazilian Arts
Foundation.
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Your Input
We have launched a NEW website and we would love your feedback! Please take a moment for this survey and let us know how the new site is working for you (it's only 12 questions!) |
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Thank you for your
continued participation in our events and programs, and for all you do
to support arts and culture in Houston.
Sincerely,
Mauricio Campos
Executive Director
The Brazilian Arts Foundation
Promoting Education, Good Health and Vibrant Culture
The
Brazilian Arts Foundation is funded in part by grants from the City of
Houston on behalf of the Houston Arts Alliance and is a participant
in the HAA MODE Incubator Program.
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