Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe Performance Ensemble 2015 Auditions - Saturday April 4, 2015

AfriCaribe Performance Ensemble auditions in April! Bomba, Plena, song, drum, and dance in a rhythmic syncopation of the love we possess for art and culture through music! Auditions will be held Saturday, April 4th from 10am-12pm!

AfriCaribe Performance Ensemble 2015 Auditions
Date and Time: Saturday April 4, 2015, 10am -12m
Venue and Location: AfriCaribe Cultural Center at 2547 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

For more information go to www.africaribe.net or call (772) 879-2123

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe Music and Dance Academy Open Registration - Monday January 12, 2015

Start the 2015 New Year with culture!!! AfriCaribe Music and Dance Academy winter classes will begin soon don't forget to register! Beginners, intermediate, and advance Bomba dance and drumming classes, Bomba Song class, and Plena drum and dance classes will be offered for the Winter 2015 semester! 

Monday classes begin January 26th and Saturday classes begin January 31st! Registration will be held January 12th and 19th from 6pm to 8pm and January 17th and 24th from 10am to 1pm. 

Not too late to give the gift of culture! Dia de los Reyes are just around the corner!

Chicago Bomba and Parranda: AfriCaribe's Annual Bombazo & Parranda! - Saturday December 13, 2014

¡Nos vamos de parranda con AfriCaribe! Join us for our monthly bombazo followed by our annual parranda...a perfect night of music, friends, and family as we travel back to Puerto Rico through song, dance, and drum! Alegre vamos por la Montana....de mi cabaña...que alegre estoy...y a mis amigos les traigo flores de mi rosal...

Event: AfriCaribe's Annual Bombazo & Parranda!
Host: AfriCaribe Cultural Center
Date and Time: Saturday December 13, 2014 at 8pm - 10pm
Venue and Location: AfriCaribe Cultural Center at 2547 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
Admission: Not listed

Chicago Bomba: Fiesta Night with AfriCaribe - Friday October 17, 2014

Fiesta Night with AfriCaribe
Friday October 17, 2014 from 6pm to 11pm
AfriCaribe Cultural Center at 2547 W. Division St, Chicago, IL
Admission: $10 in advance and $12 at the door
For more info: Facebook/AfriCaribe or www.africaribe.net or email info@africaribe.net or call (773) 879-2123.

Chicago Bomba: Barrio Arts Fest - Saturday and Sunday September 6 and 7

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (NMPRAC) is proud to present Barrio Arts Fest 2014 (BAF14), the weekend of Saturday, September 6th and Sunday September 7th, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BAF 14 is a weekend long celebration of the arts, crafts, music, arts education and performances that encompasses the vibrancy of the creative community of Humboldt Park and vicinities.

Barrio Arts Fest has been celebrated for the past 12 years and among others, has showcased: Arts and Crafts from artists of Puerto Rico, art workshops of book making and Chiringas (kites), a creative writing workshop by Boca Floja sponsored by Batey Urbano and a Bomba dancing workshop by AfriCaribe.

Of course, the background to BAF14 is the completion of the 2nd floor construction of the NMPRAC, which has taken several months and will be premiered on Thursday, Sept 4, 2014 at our fundraiser

Bombazo by AfriCaribe for more information visit www.iprac.org or write brendat@iprac.org

Chicago Bomba: Seis Corrido Saturdays Drumming & Dance July 12-26, 2014

Travel to Loiza this summer with AfriCaribe!!! Learn the rhythms and hand technique in Seis Corrido Drumming. Come shake it in Seis Corrido Dance. Take one class or both. It is up to you.

No experience necessary!!!

Every Saturday in July!

9:30am-10:15am: Seis Corrido Drumming

10:15am-11am: Seis Corrido Dance

Instructors:
Drumming- Charly Barbera
Dance- Laura Riebock

Tuition: $25 for one 4 week class

July 5, 12, 19, 26

For more information contact Laura:
77.564.0025

Chicago Bomba: Las Fiestas con AfriCaribe! - Saturday June 14, 2014

Que no hay Bomba Y Plena en las Fiestas?!! Claro que si! Come and join us for AfriCaribe's Bombazo and Open House. When? right after the People's parade. Where? at AfriCaribe Cultural Center of course. 

Bring your barriles, panderos, faldas, y sillas!! And don't forget to cheer AfriCaribe on during the Parade, we will see you at the center right after!!! Parade kicks off at 2pm!

Event: Las Fiestas con AfriCaribe!
Artists: AfriCaribe
Date and Time: Saturday June 14, 2014 at 2pm
Venue and Location: AfriCarbe Cultural Center at 2541 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
Admission: Not listed

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe's Monthly Bombazao - Saturday May 31, 2014

Chicago Bomba: El Baile De AfriCaribe - Saturday May 17, 2014

You are cordially invited to "El Baile De AfriCaribe" a fundraiser benefiting AfriCaribe's Tour to Plena Pa La Calle, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.

AfriCaribe has the honor of representing Chicago, Paseo Boricua, and La Bomba Y Plena of Chicago May 25th, 2014. With your help, this amazing night of Open Dancing, Art, Poetry, Soul, Hip Hop, Bomba and Plena will help us reach our goal!

Join us, dress to impress, donate, purchase art, dance the night away, enjoy performances by local artists and TWO Pre-debut performance of AfriCaribe's Plena Pa La Calle's show.

Performances & Music by:
AfriCaribe
Charangueo
Stacy Rene & her live band
Poetry by Prince of Pain and The Last of the MoRicans
DJ Macumba
Grupo Capoeira De Brasil
Dirty Sneakers Crew
MC by Melissa DuPrey- Performer

Art/Vendors/Raffles
- Roots of Life Designs
- Edgar El Pintor Art
- Maria Cedeno Art
- Madre de Perla Designs
- Benjamin Mercado Art
- Millie V. Jewelry
- Galeria Cuca
- Robert Carani Photography
- Monsieur Pumplemousse
- Faldas de Figura
- Between Rags & Dolls
- Sage Community Health Center
- Miguel Arroyo Art

Silent Auction Works by:
Taino Strong
Galerica CUCA
Robert A. Carani Photography

$10 cover
12 and under for free
Dress to Impress

Can't make the event but want to help?! You can Donate now via our special Go Fund Me Website - http://www.gofundme.com/79ib5w

Gracias to our Family, Friends and Fans!

Event: El Baile De AfriCarbe
Artists: AfriCaribe
Date and Time: Saturday May 17, 2014, from 6PM-10PM
Location: 2958 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Admission: $10 cover, 12 years under for free

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/302169919933538/

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe Academy Registration Music and Dance Classes For Adults and Children - Spring 2014

AfriCaribe Music and Dance Academy - 
Adult and Children's Dance & Drumming Classes

Registration Dates & Times:

Saturday, April 12th -10am to 1pm
Monday, April 14th - 6pm to 8pm
Saturday, April 19th - 10am to 1pm
Monday, April 21st - 6pm to 8pm

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Classes, 1 hour session - 8 weeks Program. Spring Session 2014

Monday's: 4/28, 5/5, 5/13, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23
6pm - Children's Bomba Yuba Class (Beginners)
6pm - Children's Bomba Yuba Drum Class (Beginners)
7pm - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holand Drum Class (Int)
7pm - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Dance Class (Beginners)
8pm - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Drum Class (Beginners)
8pm - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holande Dance Class (Int)


Saturdays: 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/21, 6/28
9am - Adult Bomba Advance Dance Class
9am - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Drum Class (Beginners)
10am - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holande Drum Class (Int)
10am - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Dance Class (Beginners)
11am - Adult Bomba Cumebe/Holande Dance class (Inter)
11am - Seis Corrido Drumming/Percussion (Beginners)
12pm - Children's Bomba Sica Dance Class (Beginners)
12pm - Cua and Maraca Percussion (Int to Advance)
1pm - Bomba Song Class (all levels)

$35 for Children - 8 weeks
$50 for adults - 8 weeks

For more info. please call #773-879-2123

Chicago Bomba: AfricCaribe and Frankie's People Present A Night of Trova, Bomba, Dance and Fun - Saturday April 12, 2014

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe's 12yr Anniversay Bombazo and Recital - Saturday March 29, 2014

Join us for a very special and proud Bombazo. On MARCH 29th, 2014, AfriCaribe will celebrate with the Chicago community 12 years of consecutive Bombazos hosted by AfriCaribe Cultural Center and The AfriCaribe Performance Ensemble. 

We are proud to be of this wonderful tradition and hope you join us in celebration. Bring your falda, drum, energy and spirit and celebrate Bomba in Chicago.

To make the night even more special join in and cheer our Academy students who will kick off the Anniversary with their recital 7PM.

Family, Community and Musician Friendly!!

Event: AfriCaribe's 12 Year Anniversay Bombazo and Recital
Date and Time: Saturday March 29, 2014 at 7PM
Venue and Location: AfriCaribe Cultural Center at 2547 West Division Street, Chicago, IL
Admission: No listed

For more information on this event go to https://www.facebook.com/events/607315552676487/?ref=22&source=1

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe Academy Registration - Winter Session 2014

It's time again for AfriCaribe Music and Dance Academy. Join us for 8 weeks of Music, Dance, Drumming and Singing. 

Registration Dates:
Saturday - Jan 11th - 10am to 1pm
Monday - Jan 13th - 6pm to 8pm
Saturday - Jan 18th - 10am to 1pm

Classes
Monday Classes: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
6pm - Children's Bomba Yuba Dance
6pm - Children's Bomba Yuba Drumming
7pm - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holande Drumming (Intermediate)
7pm - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Dance (Beginners)
8pm - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Drumming (Beginners)
8pm - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holande Dance (Intermediate)

Saturday Classes: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
9am - Adult Bomba Advance Dance
9am - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Drumming (Beginners)
10am - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holande Drumming (Intermediate)
10am - Adult Bomba Sica/Yuba Dance (Beginners)
11am - Seis Corrido Drumming
11am - Adult Bomba Cuembe/Holand Dance (Intermediate)
12pm - Children's Bomba Dance Class
12pm - Maraca and Cua Percussion (Intermediate to Advance)
1pm - Bomba Song Class (all levels)

Fee: $35 for Children, $50 for adults
Scholarships and Trade of Service Available

For more info: #773-879-2123 OR Tito@africaribe.net
www.africaribe.net

Located at: Africaribe Cultural Center, 2547 West Division, Chicago, IL 60622

For more information on Bomba and Plena dance and drumming classes in the US go to http://bombaandplena.blogspot.com/p/bomba-drumming-and-dance-classes.html

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe's Bombazo and Parranda - Saturday December 21, 2013

Event: AfriCaribe's Bombazo and Parranda
Host organization: AfriCaribe
Date and Time: Saturday December 21, 2013 at 7pm.
Venue and Location: AfriCaribe Cultural Center at 2547 W. Division, Chicago, IL 60622
Admission: No admission fee listed

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe Performance Ensemble Auditions - December 9, 2013

AfriCaribe is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, research, promotion and development of the Puerto Rican and Caribbean cultures through music, dance, theatre and other artistic mediums.

AfriCaribe will be holding open auditions for their Performance Ensemble on Monday, December 9th, 7pm. Please RSVP to reserve your spot or contact AfriCaribe's Director Tito Rodriguez at #773-879-2123 with any questions.

Be Part of the Tradition, Be Part of the Culture, Be Part of the Family. 12 years in the community and counting!
https://www.facebook.com/events/394610277338077/

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe's Academy Recital and Bombazo - Saturday November 23, 2013

AfriCaribe's monthly Bombazo is right around the corner.

Join us once again as we celebrate Bomba in Chicago! 

To kick-off the Bombazo join their Academy Students for their recital. Support their students, and their hard work at 7pm, and stay for a Bombazo immediately after! 

Join them for a beautiful night of Bomba, welcoming Bomberos from surrounding states and Puerto Rico as well. 

Join them for a beautiful night of Bomba, welcoming Bomberos from surrounding states & Puerto Rico as well. Community, Family & Musician Friendly. Please click on the link for more info. and to RSVP. Nos vemos! https://www.facebook.com/events/609780515750480/?previousaction=join&source=1

Event: AfriCarbie's Academy Recital and Bombazo

Artists: AfriCaribe, AfriCaribe's Academy

Venue: AfriCaribe Cultural Center at 2547 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Date and Time: Saturday November 23, 2013 at 7pm Academy recital, 8pm bombazo

Admission: Free

Chicago Bomba: Puerto Rican Arts Alliance's Loiza in Chicago - Saturday November 23, 2013

Puerto Rican Arts Alliance (PRAA) proudly presents “Loíza in Chicago”, a traveling exhibition that explores the West African and Spanish history of Puerto Rico’s Vejigante tradition. Inaugurated in January 2012 at PRAA’s new cultural center, it features the sounds and rhythms of Afro Caribbean drums and dances accompanied by costumes and masks from the coastal town of Loíza, Puerto Rico. This Harris Theater performance culminates the two-year exhibition and will feature AfriCaribe, for an evening of percussion-driven music and dance forms rooted in African traditions and accompanied by vibrant Vejigantes masks and costumes.

Event: Loiza in Chicago

Artists: Puerto Rican Arts Alliance and AfriCaribe

Date and Time: Saturday November 23, 2013 at 2pm CST.

Venue and Location: Harris Theater for Music and Dance at 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

Admission: Tickets range from $10-$15.

Chicago Bomba: Haunted Bombazo - AfriCaribe Monthly Bombazo and Haunted Paseo - Saturday October 26, 2013

Friends, Family and Fans join us for a very special Bombazo. AfriCaribe's Monthly Bombazo and Haunted Paseo Boricua 2013are proud to invite you to AfriCaribe's Haunted Bombazo.

Bring your Bomba Skirt, Drum, Maraca, positive vibes, but don't forget your Costume! Join us and the Vejigantes to celebrate their history. Children will enjoy free Vejigante Mask Making and/or Vejigante Face Painting during the Bombazo. Hot Chocolate and Cafe con Leche will be served!

Free, Family, Community and Musician Friendly! Click on the link for more info.https://www.facebook.com/events/681415545204262/?previousaction=join&source=1

Artist: AfriCaribe and Haunted Paseo

Date and Time: Saturday October 26, 2013 from 8pm -10pm.

Venue: AfriCaribe Cultural Center

Location: 2547 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Admission: Not stated

Chicago Plena: Plena Libre performance and workshop

Plena Libre at Summer Dance at Grant Park in Chicago. 

Workshop by Plena Libre and Africaribe from 6-7pm. 

Performance by Plena Libre from 7:30-9:30pm. 

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe's Monthly Bombazo - Saturday August 31, 2013

AfriCaribe's Monthly Bombazo 

Date: Saturday August 31, 2013, 8pm-10pm

Location: La Casita De Don Pedro, 2625 W. Division St, Chicago, IL 60622