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2007 Performance Schedule 
July 10: Valerie Tutson
Tuesday, July 10 ~ Valerie Tutson
This master storyteller combines her own experiences in South and West Africa with myths and tales from far-off lands. Her performance sparkles with humor and dazzles with delight. Don't miss it! For more information, visit http://www.valerietutson.com/.
Thursday, July 12 ~ Caera Aislingeach
Caera's music is steeped in the legends of the Celts. She uses harp and voice to bring the culture of her ancestors to the audience, and charms children and adults alike with Celtic folk songs and lullabies. This interactive performance will teach the audience songs to take home and treasure for a lifetime. For more information, visit http://chaosdancer.egoplex.com/caera/.
Monday, July 16 ~ Mystic Paper Beasts
The Mystic Paper Beasts Theatre Company weaves together stories from diverse Native American tribal cultures. Two performers transform into many characters with the use of masks, dance, puppets and props. Let their performance take you to a time when America was populated by mythic and mischevious beasts. For more information, visit http://www.mysticpaperbeasts.org/beasts_index.html.
Wednesday, July 18 ~ Zili Misik PERFORMANCE CANCELLED. RAIN DATE: JULY 25
This dynamic, all-female, eight-piece band energizes its audiences with an interactive performance of Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms. You won't be able to stop your feet from moving once they are grabbed by the power of Zili Misik! For more information visit http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=34478 or http://www.myspace.com/zilimisik
Thursday, July 19 ~ Aaron Larget-Caplan
As he enchants your ears with his virtuoso guitar performance, Aaron shares his knowledge of Spanish history and culture. Children and adults will both learn about Spain through this interactive performance of songs and stories. For more information, visit http://www.aaronlc.com/
Tuesday, July 24 ~ Little Red Wagon
Anyone who fits this event into their calendar is in for a treat. The Little Red Wagon is the longest running nonprofit, children's theatre tour in the U.S., and for Summer in the City they bring the classic stories of Aesop's Fables to life with giant puppets and rousing song. For more information, visit http://www.unh.edu/theatre-dance/wagon.html
Thursday, July 26 ~ Ritmo en Accion
This teenage dance troupe is supported by the Hyde Square Task Force and trains with Boston's top Latin dance troupe, Hacha Y Machete. They are actively involved in their community, showing the richness of Latin culture and encouraging youth and adults alike to move their feet and stay positive. For more information, visit http://www.hydesquare.org/news_and_events/highlights/CUT06/CUT06_article.html
Monday, July 30 ~ Chu Ling Dance Academy
Students from the Chu Ling Dance Academy, ranging in age from 8 years to adult, will direct an interactive performance of Tradional Chinese dance. Both classical and folk styles will be presented, and some of the dances incorporate martial arts movements. For more information, visit http://www.chulingdance.com/
Tuesday, July 31 ~ Wendy Jehlen
This dancer/choreographer has performed all over the globe. For Summer in the City she will present an interactive performance of South Indian classical dance, tailored to help the little ones understand and enjoy South Indian movements and culture. For more information, visit http://www.akhra.org/anikaiweb/
Thursday, August 2 ~ Black Bear Moon
Traditional West African grooves come alive on the African flute, djembe and dunun drums. By introducing the audience to West African rhythms, Black Bear Moon's participatory performance teaches the richness of the cultures that developed these sounds. For more information, visit http://www.blackbearmoon.com/
Thursday, August 9 ~ Folk Tales East and West by Boston Citystage
Two adult actors lead an interactive performance telling three traditional stories from European, Chinese, and Native American cultures. Audience participation is what makes this performance tick, so be ready to make the stories happen! For more information, visit http://www.citystage.org/
Friday, August 10 ~ Joao Marcos & Friends: Music from Brazil Music from Brazil
Monday, August 13 ~ 35th Parallel
Their name comes from the latitude line running through the Middle East, North India, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the United States - and their music likewise intersects all of these cultures. Traditional sounds and rhythms blend with ambient soundscapes to produce a unique feeling that they call "MediterrAsian." For more information, visit http://www.35thparallel.com/
Tuesday, August 14 ~ Karen Ravenelle-Bloom
Take a journey to the tropical island of Bali, Indonesia with masked character "Wayan Cerita." Learn traditional dances of the King & Queen and meet "Sang Luktung," the frisky monkey in the story of "Monkey Forest Road." For more information, visit http://www.ct.gov/cct/cwp/view.asp?A=2077&Q=335722&pp=12&n=1:
Summer in the City is produced by the Cambridge Arts Council, the official municipal agency dedicated to promoting arts and culture in the City of Cambridge. Additional support is provided by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center, the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, the Friends of Raymond Park, Longfellow National Historic Site, Agassiz Neighborhood Council, the Community Schools Program of the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Works and the Electrical Department.
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