Brazilian Music Institute
May 7–12, 2007
UF and Santa Fe Community College
The University of Florida’s Brazilian Music Institute (BMI) has completed it seventh successful year. Sponsored by the Center for World Arts, the Center for Latin American Studies, the School of Music, and the UF Student Government, each year the BMI brings outstanding Brazilian musicians for an intensive week of instruction with musicians residing in the United States. This year’s BMI provided a unique opportunity for guitarists to study with two exceptional Brazilian musicians: Paulo Martelli (Baroque eleven string and classical guitar) and Diego Figueiredo (Jazz and New Brazilian guitar). Combining classical and popular styles of music, the week-long institute featured daily rehearsals and group lessons in Brazilian repertoire for guitar as well as performances featuring students and faculty.
Statewide Portuguese Professor's Meeting
May 3, 2007
Valencia Community College
The first meeting of Portuguese professors from around the state of Florida was held in Orlando to preview the new Portuguese text, “Ponto de Encontro”, and to discuss future collaborations in the region. The group was honored by the attendance and participation of Ambassador João Almino, Consul General at the Brazilian Consulate in Miami. Other special guests were Professor Luci Moreira of Charleston College (co-author of new text) and members of the Central Florida Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was sponsored by University of Florida, Valencia Community College, and Prentice Hall.
Jacare Brazil/Agbedidi Jeliya Concert
April 7, 2007 7:30 p.m.
University Auditorium
Filhas do Vento/Daughters of the Wind
February 20, Reitz Union Cinema, 8 p.m.
Dir Joel Zito Araújo
Introduction by Joel Zito Araújo
Portuguese with English Subtitles
A Negação do Brasil/Denying Brasil
February 21, Harn Museum of Art, 4 p.m.
Dir Joel Zito Araújo
Introduction by Joel Zito Araújo
Portuguese with English Subtitles
Day of the Dead Special Event
Nov. 2, 2006 5–10 pm
Harn Museum of Art and Florida Museum of Natural History
The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and the Florida Museum of Natural History will be open late. Join the Florida Museum in a partnership with the Latin American Library Collection for festivities both ancient and new to celebrate children, ancestors, and the continuity of life. Learn the connections between monarch butterflies and this Mexican holiday, hear about conservation of the monarch, and discover the roots of this pre-Hispanic holiday.
Jacaré Brasil Concert
October 26, 7:30 p.m., University Auditorium
Guest artists Jorge Martins (percussionist from Recife), Jorge Contintino (flute/sax player from Rio de Janeiro) perform with the group Nation Beat from NYC.
Our Band is Crisis
Saturday Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m., Hippodrome State Theater
Dir. Rachel Boynton (USA/Bolivia)
Introduction by Ani De La Quintana
Spanish and English; Running time: 87 minutes; NR
Sponsored by Latina Women's League
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m., Florida Museum of Natural History
Dir. Wes Craven (USA)
Introduction by Dr. Richard Stepp, Assistant Professor of Anthropology & Latin American Studies
English, French, Spanish; Running Time: 98 minutes
Women of Brazil/Mulheres do Brasil
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Reitz Union Cinema
Dir. Malu de Martino
Introduction by Malu de Martino
Portuguese with English subtitles; Running Time: 106 minutes; NR
Alejandro Toledo, the former President of Peru
Bacardi Family Eminent Lecture
Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.,
Reitz Union Grand Ball Room
Son of the Bride/El Hijo de la Novia
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2:00 p.m., Hippodrome State Theater
Dir. Juan José Campanella (Argentina)
Spanish with English Subtitles; Running Time: 123 minutes; R for language
Sponsored by Latina Women's League
Sammy Figueroa Latin Jazz Explosion from Miami
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 8:00 p.m.
Savannah Grande Reception Hall
Performance by Latin percussionist Sammy Figueros and his six-piece ensemble including congas, saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums.