News Flash: 2012 International Brazilian Press Nomination
The Evanston Escola de Samba (EEDS) and Orquestra de Samba (ODS) have been nominated for a 2012 International. Voting ends on Jan 25th so please enter your vote today!
Please visit the Press Awards "Voto Popular" Page, and click on your favorite Brazilian artists and/or organizations. Scroll to the bottom to enter your email and click "votar" to complete the process.
Please find Evanston Escola de Samba in category 7, Orquestra de Samba in category 9, and ODS's own Luciano Antonio in category 11.
While you are there please also consider voting for our friends at the Quilombo Cultural Center in category 4, and Paulinho Garcia in category 11.
It is a great honor for EEDS and ODS to be included on this short list of Artists, Groups, and Institutions that bring Brazilian music and culture to the U.S.
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Become a Member of the Evanston Escola de Samba!The Evanston Escola de Samba (EEDS) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to bring the spirit of samba to the Chicagoland area through education and performance of Brazilian music and dance. EEDS offers ongoing classes at the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) and the Levy Center, as well as workshops and residencies in the greater Chicago area. Spring Classes at the Levy Center
Spring term: Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm, April 11th - May 30th
300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston Tuition: $65 for Levy members Registration: Call (847)448-8250 Instructor: Chris Hasselbring Spring Classes at the Music Institute of Chicago:Wednesdays, February 1 through May 30 (15 week session)
Beginners: 6:00-7:00pm Advanced: 7:00-8:00pm Teachers: Avo Randruut and Chris Hasselbring (Brazilian Percussion) and Christina Trumbach (Dance)
Tuition: $155 ($75 for additional family members)
Call director Chris Hasselbring (847) 404-1300 to ask about our "Samba Sampler" -- try out any four sessions for $50! Program is tuition free for students in district 65 on free or reduced lunch.
Click here for more information about MIC's Escola de Samba offerings.
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