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Fools In Paradise
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All FOOLS IN PARADISE shows are ALL AGES & NON-SMOKING unless otherwise noted.
Friday July 11th, 12:30-1pm, We're on the radio!
KBOO (90.7 FM)
Friday July 11th, 6:30-8:30, Concerts on the Commons - free!
Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR 97062
for more info:
www.ci.tualatin.or.us/community/arts/CommonsConcerts.cfm
Saturday, July 12th, 8am-1pm, Beaverton Farmers' Market - free!
SW Hall Boulevard, between Third and Fifth Streets, just south of Farmington Road.
for more info:
www.BeavertonFarmersMarket.com
Wednesday Aug 6th, 4-5pm, Garden Home Community Library - free!
7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
for more info: 503-245-9932
Saturday Aug 30th (Labor Day weekend), Art In The Pearl, 5-6pm - free!
located in the Northwest Park blocks, between W Burnside
and NW Glisan at NW 8th Ave
for more info:
www.artinthepearl.com
(See below for previous performances.)
“Fools in Paradise is a delight to the ear and eye that MAKES YOU WANT TO DANCE. This African-costumed band's stage behavior is FUN to watch, and you can count on these pros to give a GREAT performance. They were the highlight of the 2005 Wilsonville Festival of Arts!”
Theonie Gilmore
Executive Director, Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council
“A rhythm-centric party!”
The Oregonian A&E, 3/31/06
“…very talented and gifted musicians… I enthusiastically recommend individuals and organizations looking to bring a live musical performance to their campus to consider Fools in Paradise.”
Heather Flynn
Director of Student Services
Linfield College - Portland Campus
“…their performance was a delight.”
John Donovan
Metro Council Communications Officer
“sensational!”
The Columbian (Vancouver, WA) 8/28/06
“The students of PCC Cascade were very impressed with your music, and many asked us to invite you back again soon.”
Kendi Esary
Student Leadership Coordinator
Portland Community College, Cascade Campus
“A fantastic mix of music, costume and dance.”
The Seaside Signal, 8/9/07
“…the joyous music was the perfect soundtrack for a summer afternoon in the park.”
Beatriz Pascual
Fairview-Columbia Library
“I want to thank you and the rest of Fools in Paradise for playing at our 10th anniversary celebration! As you could see, everyone loved you.”
Laura Ford
NW Earth Institute
“Thanks so much for performing for us last night. Everyone had nothing but nice things to say about the performance. It is indeed joyful upbeat music!”
Julie Wickman
Tualatin Library Program Specialist
“Last night we had almost 300 people in attendance for Fools in Paradise, a fabulous marimba band. By the last song, much of the crowd was up and dancing!”
Cherie Rainwater
Public Services Assistant, Tualatin Public Library
Sweet, sweet mbira music
Fools In Paradise has played at:
Oregon Convention Center, McMenamins Kennedy School,
Reed College, Portland State University, Portland Community College,
Linfield College,
Oregon Zoo, Seattle Center, Pacific NW College of Art,
Blue Lake Park, Tryon Creek State Park, Waterfront Park,
and various Washington, Clackamas, Clark and
Multnomah county schools and libraries.
Fools In Paradise has appeared with:
Chata Addy, Naby Camara, Musekiwa Chingodza, Nojeem Lasisi & Jujuba,
Cosmos Magaya & Vakasara, and Kudana Marimba.
Previous performances - 2008
1/25/08 - Cedar Mills Library
3/8/08 - Luna Jazz Club Eugene, OR (with Musekiwa Chingodza)
3/9/08 - Black Market Gourmet Restaurant (Coos Bay, OR)
3/15/08 - O'Conner's Annex (private party)
4/10/08 - Skyline Elementary (educational program)
4/18/08 - Alameda Elementary (educational program)
5/13/08 - PCC, Rock Creek campus (Art Beat)
5/15/08 - Mary Woodward Elementary (educational program)
5/17/08 - Cedarwood Waldorf School (private party)
6/06/08 - Providence Montessori School
6/07/08 - Portland Rose Festival (World Rhythms stage)
6/10/08 - Chief Joseph Elementary (educational program)
6/15/08 - Milwaukie Farmers' Market
6/17/08 - Mill Plain Elementary
6/27/08 - Private party (NE Portland)
6/28/07 - Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival (Esther Short Park)
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