- Annette A. Aguilar & Stringbeans
- Charles Moore Percussion Ensemble
- Féraba; African Music and Percussion
- Harlem Blues & Jazz Band
- Heritage O.P.
- Kevin Nathaniel
- Naomi Miller
- Orlando Marin Ensemble
- Percy Brice
- Sarah McLawler & Les Femmes Jazz
- Senor Lucky Blues Band
- Sonido Costeno
- Tom Smith Ensemble & Big Band
- Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet
Event Archive
2008
2007
Circuit Productions Inc. (CPI) is supported, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music, was made possible with funds provided by The New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, provided additional support to Circuit Productions, Inc.
learn how you can support usJanuary 2008
Jan. 5th, 2:30pm / Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music* – performance by Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet at Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 11215, Info/Directions: 718-579-4244
Jan. 16th, 10:15am-11:15am / Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums –performance by LaTroupe Makandal as part of a Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at 145th street, NY, NY. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
February
Feb 3, 2008, 2:30pm / Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Harlem Blues and Jazz Trio featuring pianist/composer, John Miller at Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY. Info/Directions: 516-432-7201.
Feb 8th, 2008 6:00pm – 7:00pm / Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Sound Bridges – a new composition by composer, Andy Algire with Choreography by Irene Koloseus at Pelham Arts Center 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803. Info/Directions: 914-738-2525.
Feb 10, 2008, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums - Afro-Caribbean drumming performance by Jerbean Gilkes at Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553. Info/Directions: 516-489-4005.
Feb 13th, 2008, 10:15am-11:15am: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums –Performance by Something Positive as part of Black History Month at The Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at 145th street, NY, NY. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
Feb 23rd, 2008 2:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Sarah McLawler legendary senior Hammond organ player as a part of Black History Month at Brooklyn Heights Library 260 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Info/Directions: 718-623-7100.
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March
March 6th, 2008, 10:15am: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music -Performance by Mickey D & the Savoy Swingers in “Swingin’ at the Savoy- The Harlem Renaissance” at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center inside The Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY, 10007. Tickets/nfo/directions: 212-220-1460 at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. For more information check www.tribecapac.org.
March 8th, 2008, 1:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music -Performance by Mickey D & the Savoy Swingers in “Swingin’ at the Savoy- The Harlem Renaissance” at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center inside The Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY, 10007. Tickets/nfo/directions: 212-220-1460 at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. For more information check www.tribecapac.org.
March 19th, 2008, 10:15am-11:15am: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums -Performance by Women’s Beat as part of Women’s History Month Celebration at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive at 145th street, NY, NY. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
March 22nd, 2008, 2:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music* –A Salsa concert with Orlando Marin Quintet at the Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 11215, Info/Directions: 718-579-4244.
March 24th, 2008, 2:00pm-3:15pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music* - Performance of “Sound Bridges” by percussionist/composer, Andy Algire and choreographer/Artistic Director, Irene Koloseus with Féraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company in conjunction with Hospital Audiences, Inc. at The College of Staten Island- CSI/CUNY Williamson Theatre, 2800 Victory Blvd. Bldg.1P, Rm.113, Staten Island, NY, 10314. Info/directions: 718-982-3050.
*+Mr. Algire’s performance was made possible, in part, with funding through Meet The Composer's MetLife Creative Connections program.
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April
April 9th, 2008, 4:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums - Workshops with Wayne Daniels at Rugby Library 1000 Uttica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Info/Directions: 718-566-0054.
April 10th, 2008, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents- Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Tom Smith at JASA Van Courtland Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx, NY 1047. Info/Directions: 718-931-9500.
April 17th, 2008 2:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – performance by the “last Mambo king” Orlando Marin Quintet at Museum of the City of New York at 1220 Fifth Avenue NYC, 10029. Info/Directions: 212-534-1672.
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Saturday May 3rd, 2008 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums – Workshop with Irene Koloseus at Bay Ridge Public Library 7223 Ridge Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Info/Directions: 718-748-5709.
Saturday May 3rd, 2008 2:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums – Performance by Sonido Costeño at Bronx Library Center 310 Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Info/Directions: 718-579-4244.
Saturday May 10th, 2008, 6:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Capulli Mexican Dancers at Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Info/Directions: 718-579-4244.
Sunday May 18, 2008, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums – Performance by Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet at JASA Van Courtland Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx, NY 1047. Info/Directions: 718-931-9500.
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Thursday June 5th, 2008, 2:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums – Performance by Féraba at Brooklyn Heights Public Library, at 280 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Info/Directions: 718-638-7100.
Friday June 6th, 2008, 12:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents performace with The Burdetsky Family Circus Duo at Stone Avenue Library 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Info/Directions: 718-485-8347.
Thursday June 12, 2008, 2:00: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer, presents Tom & Kevin Smith - Catholics in New York: A Journey In Song. Part of Free Seniors’ Day at Museum of the City of New York. See the exhibit and come hear music. Info/Directions: 212-.534-1672, ext. 3395
Saturday June 14, 2008, 12:00 – 2:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band as part of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership at the Greenmarket on the lawn of Fort Greene Park, Washington Park Ave. and DeKalb Ave. entrance. Info/Directions: 718-403-1650.
Tuesday June 15th, 2008, 12:00-4:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents – Performance by Ray Muziker as part of the Eldridge Street Project’s Jewish and Chinese folk-arts festival, EGG ROLLS AND EGG CREAMS at Eldridge Street Synagogue, 12 Eldridge Street, NYC, 10002. Info/Directions: 212-219-0888.
Monday June 16th, 2008, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents – Performance by Tina Pratt & Sarah McLawler at Hope of Israel Center, 84 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10451. Info/Directions: 718-665-8400.
Sunday June 22, 2008, 2:00-4:00pm Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Sarah McLawler & Les Femmes Jazz at The Harlem Meer located near the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center inside Central Park at 110th Street between 5th and Lenox Avenues, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-310-6600.
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Saturday August 2, 2008, 12:00-2:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Féraba as part of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership at the Greenmarket on the lawn of Fort Greene Park, Washington Park Ave. and DeKalb Ave. entrance. Info/Directions: 718-403-1650.
Saturday August 2, 2008, 2:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Come join Senor Lucky Blues Band at the Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 11215, Info/Directions: 718-579-4244.
Thursday August 14, 2008, 7:00-8:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – Performance by Orlando Marin - The Last Mambo King at the Harlem Meer located near the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center inside Central Park at 110th Street between 5th and Lenox Avenues, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-310-6600.
Sunday August 24th, 2008, 2:00-4:00pm: A tribute to the late Charles Moore with the Charles Moore Dance Theatre: Dances & Drums of Africa. Performance to be held in the Conservatory Garden, inside Central Park at 5th Avenue between 103rd – 105th streets, as part of the Harlem Meer Performance Festival. Info/Directions:212-310-6600.
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September
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 2:30-3:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents – Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance. Performance by Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet at the Bronx Public Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458. Info/Directions: 718-579-4244.
Saturday, September 13th, 2008 2:00-3:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys - Performance with the Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library located, outside on the Plaza at 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238. In the event of rain the performance will be held inside at the S. Stevan Dweck Center. Info/Directions: 718-369-9385.
October
Friday, October 10th, 2008 6:30-7:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer, presents Rhythm Journeys – Performance by Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Free Family Fridays, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213. Info/Directions: 718-735-4400. 
Celebrate the beauty and heritage of the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora with the exuberant dancing and drumming of the Charles Moore Dance Theatre*. The company is presently the oldest professional dance company in Brooklyn. Founded in 1974 by the great contemporary choreographers, the late Charles Moore and Ella Thompson Moore, the company’s colorful African, Caribbean and African-American dance programs have thrilled New York audiences for years. The company has performed at Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and Central Park and has been broadcast on the PBS series, “Great Performances.
Charles Moore Dance Theatre, noted for its reconstructions of dances thought to be lost forever, was commissioned to recreate, “Shango” – the signature piece - by the world-renowned choreographer Katherine Dunham. It was performed at Riverside Church, two weeks prior to her passing in September 2006 and at Symphony Space for her memorial service.
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Thursday October 16th, 2008 at 4:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat – Dance workshop “From Jazz to Hip Hop” with Wayne Daniels at Jamaica Bay Public Library, 9727 Seaview Ave, at East 98th street, Brooklyn, NY. Info/Directions: 718-241-3571.
Wednesday October 29th, 2008, 6:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents – World Beat - Dance workshop “From Jazz to Hip Hop” with Wayne Daniels at Bedford Public Library, 496 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Info/Directions: 718-623-0012.
Through the use of dance techniques, lecture/demonstration and participation the audience will see how steps from African dance and/or early jazz dance are related to more contemporary styles including Hip-Hop. Choreographer, Wayne Daniels will be lead the participants in a 60 minute workshop as he demonstrates how dance steps borrow from earlier influences. The audience will see how steps are linked to choreography as they participate.
(That's Wayne at the head of the class!)
Wayne Daniels (Choreographer/Educator) is a dancer, choreographer and performer. He has premiered work with the Charles Moore Dance Theatre and Forces of Nature. Mr. Daniels teaches extensively in the Tri-state area and was an educator in the Circuit Productions’ Summer Intensive Workshop in African Dance and Percussion at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. He recently choreographed two programs on Jazz, African, Modern and Caribbean Dance for 9th and 10th graders at LaGuardia Community College’s weekend program – College Now! Wayne currently teaches Hip-Hop dance at Mark Morris Dance in Fort Greene Brooklyn.
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January 2007
Jan. 13, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Diamond Redd’s Legends of Harlem with musical comedy veterans Diamond Redd and Ted Williams as they pay tribute to Harlem’s heyday at Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, the Bronx, Info: 718-579-4240.
Jan. 17, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer, presents Jukin’ and Jazzin’ with Mickey D. and Friends – join tap legend Mickey Davison for a program of jazz, tap, lindy & swing dance at Riverbank State Park, Riverside Drive at 145th Street, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-694-3633 or 212-694-3300.
Jan. 20, 2007 Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet will bring their unique blend of musical styles – Reggae, Calypso, Jazz, Latin and R&B – to the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, the Bronx, Info: 718-579-4240.
Jan. 21, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Across the African Diaspora, featuring the Charles Moore Dance Theatre as they present varied dance movements and explosive percussion from Africa, the Caribbean and Haiti at Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, the Bronx, Info: 718-579-4240.
February
Feb 17, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents, Fulton Feet Express, youth tap company with Misty Owens at the Mineola Island Branch Library, Nassau County, Info/directions: 516-746-8488, ext. 2.
Feb. 28, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents From Jazz and Tap to Hip-Hop: interactive dance presentation with youth tap company, Fulton Feet Express with Artistic Director, Misty Owens and choreographer, Wayne Daniels, at the DeKalb Library, 790 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn. Info: 718-455-3898.
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March 6, 2007Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Percussion Workshop. Join master mbira player Kevin Nathaniel for a hands-on African drumming workshop at the New Lots Library, 665 New Lots Ave., Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-649-0311.
March 14, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: The Story of Tap. Join dancer, Irene Koloseus at the Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Ave., Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-398-8713.
March 31, 2007 Join Vanaver Caravan, featuring a mix of tap, clog, Irish step and some world music and dance at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
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April 7, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Chinese Theatre Works with Tiger Tales at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
April 19, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents, Rhythm Journeys: Harlem Blues and Jazz Band at Museum of the City of New York – Open Access for Seniors, 5th Avenue at 109th Street, NYC Info/directions: 718-638-4878.
April 19, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents, From Jazz to Hip Hop. interactive dance workshop with choreographer, Wayne Daniels at the Washington Irving Library, 360 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, Info/directions: 628-8378.
April 21, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Charles Moore Dance Theatre’s Across the African Diaspora at the New York Public Library’s Countee Cullen branch.
April 22, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Pat Cannon Foot and Fiddle Dance Company, featuring American square dance and Appalachian clog dance. Info/directions: at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
April 24, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents African Caribbean Music & Dance with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at the Brownsville Public Library, 61 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, Info/directions: 718-498-9721.
April 24, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Percussion Workshop. Join percussionist, Shawn Banks for a hands-on African drumming workshop at the Kings Bay Library 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, Info/directions: 718-368-1709.
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May 11, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Percussion Workshop. Join percussionist, Shawn Banks for a hands-on African drumming workshop at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza Youth Wing, Brooklyn, Info/directions: 718-230-2216.
May 13, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents a Mother’s Day Celebration Performance - Join dancers with the Charles Moore Dance Theatre for this special performance at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
May 22, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Percussion Workshop. Join percussionist, Shawn Banks for a hands-on African drumming workshop at the Canarsie Library, 1580 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-257-6547.
May 27, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music– remarkable West African singer and hand-dancer, Sidiki Conde, who lost the use of his legs at age 14, performs with his ensemble Tokounou at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center located inside Central Park at 110th Street between 5th and Lenox Avenues, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-310-6600.
May 31, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents, African Caribbean Dance - interactive dance workshop with choreographer, Wayne Daniels at the DeKalb Library, 790 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn. Info: 718-455-3898.
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June 2, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music –Freeport, LI resident composer and pianist, John Miller will perform in a celebration hosted by the Freeport Community Agency. For more information and directions contact the Freeport Community Agency at 516-377-2223.
June 3, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents the Ray Musiker Klezmer Ensemble as part of the Eldridge Street Project’s Jewish and Chinese folk-arts festival, "EGG ROLLS AND EGG CREAMS" at the Eldridge Street Synagogue, 12 Eldridge Street, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-219-0888.
June 5, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: African Caribbean Music/ Dance - with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at the Cypress Hills Library, 1197 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-277-6004.
June 9, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer with Queens borough Public Library presents Harlem Blues and Jazz Band - with legendary players from the Harlem heydays! Flushing Library, Main Street in Flushing, Queens. Info/directions: 718-990-0896.
June 16, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Tap and Jazz Masters: Beat Street: A Celebration of Youth/Young Adult Tap Dancers – with the American Tap Dance Foundation, Tony Waag, producer, at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-735-4400.
June 24, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – join the legendary Harlem Blues & Jazz Band for a musical performance at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center located inside Central Park at 110th Street between 5th and Lenox Avenues, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-310-6600.
June 29, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: From Jazz to Hip Hop - an interactive dance workshop with choreographer, Wayne Daniels at the DeKalb Library, 790 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn. Info: 718-455-3898.
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July 11, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents The Charles Moore Dance Theatre at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
July 11, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Three Takes on Cookie presented by Susan Goldbetter as part of the 2007 TAP TALKS/TAP FILMS, NEW YORK CITY TAP FESTIVAL at Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, Manhattan.
July 18, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music – join percussionist, Andy Algire and Féraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
July 20, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - join percussionist, Andy Algire and Féraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company as part of Free Friday Family Jam at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-735-4400.
July 25, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: Burdetsky Family Circus Duo - join members of this amazing small family circus, along with their delightful Burdetsky Dancing Dogs, Santa and Barbara, who keep audiences smiling as they sing, waltz, and perform hilarious tricks at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
July 25, 2007 Join us for the legendary Harlem Blues and Jazz Band at Kaiser Park in Coney Island. Info/directions: To be announced.
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August 3, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - performance by The Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet as part of Free Friday Family Jam at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-735-4400.
August 4, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - performance by Charles Moore Dance Theatre presented as part of Target 1st Saturday at Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Info/directions: 718-638-5000.
August 11, 2007 Join us for The Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet at the Fort Greene Market presented through the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Luis Guitierrez. Info: 718-403-1600.
August 17, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - performance by Max Pollak and the Rumba Tap Company as part of Free Friday Family Jam at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-735-4400.
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Oct 1, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums - with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at the Marcy Public Library 617 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216. Info/directions: 718-935-0032.
Oct 3, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums - with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at the Bedford Public Library 496 Franklin Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11238. Info/Directions: 718-623-0012.
Oct 7, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents Tap and Jazz Masters Series: Howard LeShaw Jazz and Klezmer Ensemble at the Queens Public Library Auditorium 89-11 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432. Info/Directions: 718-990-8635.
Oct 13, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: Burdetsky Family Circus at the Carroll Gardens Public Library 396 Clinton Street at Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Info/Directions: 718-596-6972.
Oct 13, 2007 Circuit Productions Klezmer master, Ray Musiker to appear as part of A Great Day on Eldridge Street at Eldridge Street Project 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002. Info./Directions: 212-219-0888.
Oct 14, 2007 Klezmer master, Ray Musiker to appear as part of A Great Day on Eldridge Street at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025. Info./Directions: 212-864-5400
Oct 14, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums - with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at the JASA-Jewish Association of Services to the Aged, Van Cortlandt Park Senior Center. Info/Directions: 718-638-4878.
Oct 18, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: Burdetsky Family Circus at the Williamsburgh Public Library 240 Division Ave. at Marcy Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211. Info./Directions: 718-302-3485.
Oct 19, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter with the Brooklyn Public Library/ Coney Island Branch, present World Beat: African Dance and Drums - with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at PS 329 in Coney Island. For details and special passes contact: J. Goldstein at 718-265-3220.
Oct 20, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents the Tap and Jazz Masters Series featuring Orlando Marin Quintet – Last of the Mambo Kings - at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
Oct 26/ Oct 27, 2007 Circuit Productions’ artists, Charles Moore Dance Theatre performs Ancestral Images at The Ailey Studios/The Cititgroup Theatre /The Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue, NYC 10019.
Oct 27, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents the Tap and Jazz Masters Series featuring the Ebony Hillbillies- 18th and 19th century “old time” string band music - at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
Oct 29, 2007 Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents the Tap and Jazz Masters Series featuring Sonido Costenos – and evening of Latin jazz at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
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Nov 10th, 2007, 3:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents the Calpulli Mexican Dancers - celebrates the rich, regional dance traditions of Mexico’s diverse cultural history - at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
Nov 13th, 2007, 6:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents World Beat: African Dance and Drums - with Jerbean Gilkes and Songa of the Valley at the Rugby Public Library 1000 Utica Avenue (near Tilden Ave.) Brooklyn, NY 11203. Info/Directions: 718-596-6972.
Nov 16th, 2007, 7:00pm talk, 8pm live show: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer with Carol Sudhalter present Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music* featuring composer/performers, Sarah McLalwer and Emme Kemp in “Women Jazz Greats of Queens” at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, LIC, Queens. For ticket and general Info/directions: 718-482-5151.
Nov 17th, 2007, 6:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music* featuring Irene Koloseus’s Feraba: African Rhythm Tap* at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, Info/directions: 718-579-4240.
December
Dec 15th, 2007, 12noon: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents World Beat: Burdetsky Family Circus at the Holiday Hootenanny at Brooklyn Heights Library. 280 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY. Info./Directions: Mr. Edward Robinson, 718-623-7100.
Dec 20th, 2007, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer presents the legendary, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band at Trinity Concerts – Concerts at One - 74 Trinity Place at Wall and Broadway. For information check www.trinityconcerts.org or at Circuit Productions, 718-638-4878.
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