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EEDS Luisa Maita Ticket Giveaway

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Class starts tomorrow – join us for a new 5-week session of percussion! To celebrate our new session, we are offering a giveaway for two tickets to the Luisa Maita concert on April 5th at Mayne Stage (1328 W. Morse, Chicago) at 9 PM. Not only does the concert feature Luisa Maita, but also friends of EEDS Silvia Manrique and Luciano Antonio. Luisa Maita is a rising star in Brazilian music so the concert is sure to be a lot of fun.

How to enter? It’s easy, enter the giveaway here on Rafflecopter. You can earn up to 14 entries by completing simple tasks like liking EEDS on Facebook, tweeting about the giveaway, and you can even earn extra points for being enrolled in class. The only requirement is to join our mailing list (if you are already on it – this one’s a freebie!). You can complete as many or as few other entries as you would like. It says you have to log into Rafflecopter, but you just need to enter your name and e-mail so we can contact you if you win.

The contest opens right now, and closes Friday at 11:59 PM, so hurry! The winner will be notified by e-mail and put on the guest list. Tell all your friends!

Carnaval 2014 was a great success! Thank you!

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Thank you all so much! Muito obrigado! Our 2014 Carnaval celebration went off with out a hitch on Saturday! It was so wonderful to see everyone together dancing, singing, playing music and having a wonderful time. Samba knows no borders and we were so happy to bring a little piece of Brazilian Carnaval to Chicago. A big thank you for everyone who attended and helped make Carnaval 2014 such a success! We love you all and hope to see you at another event or class soon! Keep your eyes on our blog and Facebook page in the coming days for updates on our Spring classes as well as info about our 2014 Samba-Enredo.

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Special thanks to.:

  • Our inimitable leaders: Bateria Director Reed Flygt, Executive Director Jessica Anzaldua and Board President Matt Rarey
  • The EEDS Board of Directors and everyone who helped volunteer at the event, special shout-outs to John Beard, Lindsay Fullerton, Carol Greene, Caitlin Andrew, Nilce Landau, Rita Sacay, Priscilla Anzaldua, Rosa Anzaldua, Miles Comiskey, Andrew Green, Peter Korajczyk, Eudald Lerga, Richard Adams, Lane Tech students and parents and everyone who lent a hand!
  • Luis Bermúdez, Amber Mohammed, and everyone at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center – we know our wonderful partnership is just beginning
  • Heather Marie, for her amazing photos featured on this page, check them all out here.
  • Taste of Brazil Cafe in Oak Park and Whole Foods, our food and beverage sponsors

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EEDS Carnaval 2014 Event Lineup and Online Tickets

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Alô, Comunidade! The EEDS Carnaval 2014 Event at the Segundo Ruiz Belivs Cultural Center (4046 W Armitage, Chicago, Illinois) is less than 2 weeks away, Saturday, March 15th and the lineup is just about set! Even better, you can now purchase tickets online for $15 right here, using a credit card or Paypal. You will then be put on the guest list at the door. You can also buy tickets at the door for $15 cash. If you have any questions or problems with the online ticket purchase, please contact us at evanstonsamba@gmail.com.

You can also RSVP on Facebook, so we can get an idea of who is coming, but in order to get a spot on the guest list and guarantee entry you need to buy a ticket! This event is quickly selling out! We look forward to seeing you there!

Bloco Maximo

Bloco Maximo

Carnaval 2014 Lineup (Doors open at 6:30)

Featuring:

7:30pm Dance class with Edilson Lima, Cristina Grieco, and Ariel Barbick
8 pm The International Capoeira Angola Foundation
8:35 pm Bateria Quilombola
8:50 pm The Evanston Escola de Samba Bateria
9:05 pm Oloboom, The Lane Tech Bateria
9:30 pm Bateria Muito Legal (70+ Bateria)
10:15 pm The Handphibians (Madison, WI)
11:05 pm Surprise
11:20 pm Bloco Maximo
12:05 am Pagode
-And even more to be announced!

EEDS Presents Carnaval 2014 on March 15th

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ImageCarnaval time is here! Join EEDS and friends for an amazing Carnaval event. CARNAVAL 2014 brings together the finest Brazilian groups from Chicago and beyond for a night of high-energy Brazilian percussion, dancing, and excitement!

When: Sat., March 15: doors 6:30 PM; Dance lesson with Edilson Lima at 7:30; show 8:00
This event is ALL AGES
Tickets are $15 cash at the door or online in advance using Paypal or Credit Card

Where: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W Armitage, Chicago, IL 60639
RSVP On Facebook!

Featuring performances by:
-The International Capoeira Angola Foundation
-Oloboom, the Lane Tech Bateria
-Bateria Quilombola
–Bloco Maximo
-Pagode Maximo
–The Handphibians (Madison, WI)
-The Evanston Escola de Samba Bateria
-The debut performance of Bateria Muito Legal
-And even more to be announced!

Presented by the Evanston Escola de Samba, in partnership with the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center.

Sambas-Enredo Listening Party and Potluck: November 27!

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Now that the official 2014 sambas-enredo for the Rio samba schools have been released (see CD cover below), EEDS is having a small party to celebrate the occasion!

Join us in our class space, the Skydeck Room, 2nd Floor of the McGaw YMCA at 1000 Grove Street in Evanston on Wednesday, November 26 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm to celebrate the 2014 Rio samba schools. Bring food to share as we listen to (and dance to!) all the new enredos for 2014. Hope to see you all there!
Sambas de Enredo 2014 CD Oficial

November Update!

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Hey!  Let’s catch up with some current events!

Over halloween some members of Bloco Maximo and EEDS headed to NYC to play with Samba New York! for their Halloween Parade.  It was a blast!  Here are some pictures and videos.

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Other Information

  • Yesterday was another great rehearsal at Quilombo Cultural Center.  Almost too much fun!  (More on that later).
  • Check out this recording for reference of current EEDS material: 

Upcoming Events

  • This Friday (Nov. 22nd) Pagode Maximo will be playing in Chicago at Borelli’s Pizza 6:30 – 8 pm. (2124 W. Lawrence).
  • This weekend there is a pretty awesome event, the Zumbi Celebration, organized by Gingarte Capoeira at the University of Chicago: check out: http://www.gingartecapoeira.org/ for more information.

Zumbi Celebration Schedule

Friday, November 22nd
Location: Gingarte Academy 1501 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL
6:30-7:00pm registration
7:00-9:00pm warm up and opening capoeira Roda

Saturday, November 23rd
Location: Ida Noyes Hall 1212 E. 59th St. Chicago IL 60637
10:30-11:00am registration
11:00-12:30pm capoeira workshop
12:30-1:30pm roda
1:30-2:30 Lunch break
2:30-3:45 dance workshop

Performance and Film Screening Saturday evening
Location: International House 1414 E. 59th St. Chicago IL 60615
5:30-6:00 doors open
6:00-7:00pm Show
7:15-10:00pm Palestra/documentary/dinner

Sunday November 24th
Location: Ida Noyes Hall
10:30-10:45am registration
10:45-12:00pm Dancas do Quilombo wokshop
12:00-1:15pm Capoeira workshop
1:15- 2:00pm break/food
2:00-4:00pm closing roda

-keep swinging hard

Rehearsal @ Quilombo # 2 this saturday (11.16.13)

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Brazilian Percussion Rehearsal this saturday November 16th
Let’s get this party started!!!
Quilombo Cultural Center (1757 N. Kimball Ave. 1-3 pm)
$5
All Levels Welcome
Introduction to Samba Rhythms and Technique
Members of EEDS, Quilombo, and Bloco Maximo will be in attendance. Bring a friend!
*message me if you need an instrument.

we are hitting every 3rd saturday of the month. last time there were 18 people there. lets make it 36!

facebook event here.

Mostra Brazilian film event Sunday, Nov. 3rd

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The Mostra Brazilian Film Series in Chicago starts tonight – and there will be many FREE Brazilian films in the next few weeks throughout Chicagoland. You should definitely check out the schedule. Some members of Evanston Escola de Samba is going to a film on Sunday, O Dia que Durou 21 Anos (The Day that Lasted 21 Years) , a documentary about the dictatorship in Brazil, and you are invited to join the group. The film is free – but you need to register and print a ticket for a seat.

Where: Facets Cinematheque (1517 W Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60614)

When: Sunday, November 3rd, 5-7 PM

Afterward we will grab a cup of coffee/tea and discuss the film. While the film is not rated, its subject matter is probably not appropriate for children. There is a children’s film event earlier on the 3rd.

Open Bateria Rehearsal in Chicago this weekend! OCT. 19th

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Mark your calendars:

  • Open Bateria Rehearsal in Chicago this saturday (october 19th) from 1-3 pm
  • @ Quilombo Cultural Center (1757 N. Kimball Ave.)
  • $5
  • All are welcome.

more info here.  All Levels Welcome.  The class will serve as an Introduction to Samba Rhythms and Technique.  We will work on some new styles, cover some old styles, but mainly have LOTS OF FUN.  Members of EEDS, Quilombo, and Bloco Maximo will be in attendance. Bring a friend!

*message me if you need an instrument. reedflygt@gmail.com.  608.434.3173.