| Greetings!
We hope you are enjoying this
wonderful turn in the weather as much as we are! Does it have you
in the mood to celebrate? Join us as we ring in the season at our
Samba Nights in the Heights Carnaval celebration this Saturday, March 5,
from 7-10pm. Read on for more opportunities to get involved.
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Volunteer Opportunities- Get Involved!
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Looking
for a way to get involved with the Brazilian Arts Foundation? Join
us for one of the following orientation and training sessions to learn
about who we are and what we do! Future events include monthly
Movie Nights, Samba Nights in the Heights events and the Houston
Brazilian Festival (September 4, 2011).
DATE: Thursday, March 31 7:30-9pm OR Saturday, April 2 3:30-5pm.
LOCATION: 1133 E. 11th St., 77009
As
a non-profit we depend on volunteers to help extend the reach and
capacity of our events. Send us your information if you are
interested (info@brazilianarts.org).
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Samba Nights in the Heights, Carnaval!
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Join
us in celebrating Carnaval, with our Samba Nights in the Heights event,
featuring live music by Brazilian Nuts, as well as food, dancing and a
Samba presentation. All are welcome!
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 7-10pm
Where: The Brazilian Arts Foundation (1133 E. 11th St.)
Cost: $8 Advance Purchase (online through March 1st), $10 at the door. *Kids 10 and under get in FREE!
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2011 Brazil Trip
|  Are you ready to go to Brazil? September
21-29, 2011, the Brazilian Arts Foundation is organizing a trip to
Porto Seguro. Enjoy the sights, sounds, flavors and history of the
city that is called the "birthplace" of Brazil.
This is the perfect opportunity to explore Brazil for the first time, or to relax and enjoy a place you love. Activities
include a guided river boat tour, day trips to hidden beaches, whale
watching, scuba diving and a visit to the Pataxó Indian reservation. Cost and complete details here. |
New Block of Portuguese Classes
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Join us
for the next 8-week block of Portuguese classes, beginning March 7th,
8th and 12th. The schedule is as follows (*Note time changes from
last block!)
MONDAY (March 7)
6:30 to 7:45 pm Beginner II
7:45 to 9pm Advanced
TUESDAY (March 8)
6:30 to 7:45 pm Beginner IV (Spanish Speakers)
7:45 to 9pm Beginner III (Spanish Speakers)
THURSDAY (March 10)
6:30-7:45 pm Beginner I
SATURDAY (March 12)
8:30-9:45 am Intermediate
9:45-11 am Beginner IV
FEES:
Registration on or before March 4th - $120
Registration on or after March 5th - $145
+ $50 for book (First-time students only)
To pay online, click here. (*Note: you do not need a PayPal account to pay online. Receipt will be sent to you via email.)
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Thank you for all you do to support the Brazilian Arts Foundation, and for supporting arts and culture in Houston!
Sincerely,
Mauricio Campos
Executive Director
The
Brazilian Arts Foundation is funded in part by grants from the City
of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, and is a participant in
the HAA MODE Incubator Program.
 
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| Movie Night | |
On the third Friday of every month, the Brazilian Arts Foundation offers a FREE Brazilian Movie Night to our community. This month we will be showing, "A Mulher Invisível"A
romantic comedy in which a 35-year old man is abandoned by his wife
and falls in love with his neighbor, a perfect, ideal woman. The only
problem: she doesn't exist! Friday, March 18th at 7:30pm
*Sub-titles Provided
Concessions available for donation
(Water, Wine, Snacks)
1133 E. 11th St.
Houston, TX 77009
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Fundraising
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Give to BAF!
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on "Kroger" above, print the bar code and take it with you to your
local Kroger, ask the cashier to scan it before scanning your Kroger
card and that's it! Now 1% of every purchase you make at Kroger
will be donated to the Brazilian Arts Foundation.
We thank you for taking the time to contribute to our fundraising efforts.
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