AphrodesiA in Bend

AphrodesiA is a "San Francisco-based 11-piece ensemble [that] has won audiences over with an eclectic, unique sound- a blend of rich, female lead vocals and slamming horn-laden polyrhythmic funk that Global Rhythm Magazine called a Pan-African mash-up."

AphrodesiA will be performing at the 541 Lounge this Friday, November 30 at 9pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Check out their music on the AphrodesiA web site and the AphrodesiA MySpace page.

AphrodesiA was originally slated to perform at The Summit Saloon and Stage, but the opening of The Summit has been postponed.

541 Lounge & Restaurant
62070 NE 27th St.
Bend, OR 97701
541.385.6018

Alfalfa Drum Circle

I believe the Alfalfa Drum Circle is tomorrow night, Saturday, from five to seven. Directions and more information is on the Alfalfa Drum Circle page.

West African Drum Class with Dave Visiko

West African Drum Class-Adults Redmond

Date: Thursday November 15, 2007
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Repeats: This event repeats every week until Thursday December 20, 2007.
Location: Santiago's Yerba Matte
Phone: 541-760-3204
Notes: COST: $50 if paid in the 1st week. Otherwise: $12 a drop-in class. If paid $50 you are welcome to take Bend class for free.

Art & Gift Sale!

Luscious Catering and Tulen Center Bend bring you...

ART BONANZA!
LIVE PERFORMANZA!
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

December 7, 2007
First Friday!
6-9pm

Locally made GIFT SALE!
(cash only, please)

Goodies & Beverages provided by LUSCIOUS CATERING.

AfterParty at Silven Moon Brewing

Tulen Center Bend
20 NW Greenwood Ave.
(next to Silver Moon, across from Domino Room)

For further information please contact Kelly:
kelly@lusciouscatering.com

Winter Hours in Alfalfa

The Alfalfa Drum Circle has switched to its winter hours (October thru April), which are 5 to 7 pm. The next one is Saturday, November 24th from 5 - 7. As always, you'll be warm by the bonfire. See you there!

West African Dance Classes

West African Dance Classes with Aliou Diouf on Wednesdays at 3pm at Gotta Dance. Starts tomorrow! $15

Gotta Dance
917 NE 8th Street
Bend, OR 97701
Studio phone: 541-322-0807
[map]

No Drum Circle Next Sunday

In light of next Sunday's Dream for Darfur events, including Ubuntu and Aliou Diouf, we will be skipping the drum circle next Sunday, November 11. We will resume the following Sunday, November 18.

Hope to see you at Dream for Darfur.

Dream for Darfur

Central Oregon Dream for Darfur (Olympic Dream for Darfur Event)

A Central Oregon event to bring media attention and awareness to the genocide in Sudan.

Sunday November 11, 2007.

Troy Field in Downtown Bend, OR (corner of Bond St. and Louisiana Ave., next to McMenamin's)

Camp Darfur and information tables will start at 1 pm. Music, speeches, activities and torch relay from 2pm to 5 pm.

There will be Camp Darfur (an interactive simulation refugee camp), local music and drumming, speeches, local art depicting "Our Dream for Darfur," activities for kids and family--with a chance to send a personal message to Darfurian refugees, and a ceremonial torch relay!

If you would like to be part of the planning process or help spread the word ... please contact us! You can email Sarah at sjstark at gmail.com
Time: Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Host: Sarah J. Stark
Location: Troy Field (Bend, OR)
Downtown Bend
Corner of Bond Street and Louisiana Ave.
Bend, OR 97701

Music from Aliou Diouf, Ubuntu, and others, including local students, non-profits, athletes, leaders, activists, and genocide survivors

Visit Save Darfur for more information.