Neighborhood Theatre: A Night in Rio 2/18 Neighborhood Theatre
A Night in Rio: The Brazilian Carnival Experience
Saturday February 18, 2012 At 7:00 PM
The Latin American Coalition invites you to our
third annual Brazilian Celebration “A NIGHT IN RIO”
at Neighborhood Theatre on Saturday, February
18, 2012. Take a journey through Brazil and
experience traditional dancing, authentic foods,
arts and crafts, and live musical performances of
Samba, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Beats. You
won't want to miss the contagious energy of the famous Carnival at this one-of-a-kind cultural experience. Doors open at 7pm and the fun begins at 7:30pm with a FREE Samba class! Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of show.
The Brazilian Carnival is one of the best-known celebrations today, and many cities and regions worldwide celebrate this exhilarating pre-lent festival. In 2011 we hosted the 2nd Carnival celebration in Charlotte. This SOLD-OUT event was packed with people inside and outside hungry to experience the essence of the Brazilian Carnival. For Leila Lima, a Brazilian residing in Charlotte, “A Night in Rio makes me feel like I’m home for a night. It is so welcoming and the beats of the music get into your bloodstream!”
The Carnival celebration will start with free samba lessons with Movimentos de Samba to get the crowd moving. Demonstrations of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, music and dance, will be provided by JustBrazil. There will be live samba and traditional dancing by Movimentos de Samba and Carolina Latin Dance. Reinaldo Brahn, who just released a new CD in September, will mesmerize the crowd his with Bossa Nova. The globally-known hits of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto and Sergio Mendes will move the crowd with live samba music interpreted by Malandro Soul. The night will close with an exciting live batucada with drumming, dancers and audience participation.
Please come join us for the unforgettable experience of Brazilian Carnival!
Originally built as a movie theatre in 1945, it has been restored and turned into a performance place. The venue is great for any event where the audience's listening pleasure is paramount. The room is designed for exceptional acoustics and provides excellent sound quality for any event.
The Latin American Coalition invites you to our 
