SUMMER PERFORMANCE SERIES BENEFITS AT-RISK KIDS

Summer Artscape 2010, a summer camp program developed to introduce local youth to the unique cultural diversities of New Orleans, presents live music and dance on five Thursdays in July.

Each concert begins at 7pm. This exciting series features critically acclaimed performers offering innovative interpretations of music and dance from the the Crescent City.

Summer Artscape 2010 is a collaboration between Christ Church Cathedral and Anna's Arts for Kids, a youth arts and academic enrichment program of St. Anna's Episcopal Church. Major funding for the performance series is made possible through a grant from the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation.

All performances of Summer Artscape 2010 are held at Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans. The public is invited to attend these free events.

SUMMER ARTSCAPE PERFORMANCE SERIES SCHEDULE

July 1, 7:00 pm
BABY BOYZ BRASS BRAND
& GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, MARDI GRAS INDIAN TRIBE
The Baby Boyz, the next generation of players from the Treme neighborhood and beyond, play music that is completely uplifting and toe-tappingly good. The music of the Guardians of the Flame, Mardi Gras Indian Tribe is innovative in that they incorporate the use of contemporary Jazz and African drums.

July 8, 7:00 pm
GINA FORSYTH
Gina Forsyth is an award-winning singer/songwriter, violinist and guitarist. Steeped in a wide array of musical influences, she has successfully linked the traditional to the contemporary, the erudite to the instinctual and the accomplished to the unrefined.

July 15, 7:00 pm
BALLET FOLKLORICO NICARAGUENSE COSMAPA
Founded in 1999, COSMAPA was created to present Nicaraguan folk dance in the United States. The ballet demonstrates the beautiful traditions of local peoples and their way of living.

July 22, 7:00 pm
OPERA NIGHT
Members of the New Orleans Opera Chorus will perform Creole Classical Music as well as traditional Opera.

July 29, 7:00 pm
UNITED STATES NAVY BAND and THE CRESCENT CITY KREWE
The United States Navy Band inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de corps, preserves our musical heritage, and projects a positive image for our nation.

General Information

To learn more about SUMMER ARTSCAPE 2010, the public may call 504-895-6602.


Press Contact:
James Geraghty
Phone: 504-947-2121
development@stannanola.org


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