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All FOOLS IN PARADISE shows
are ALL AGES & NON-SMOKING unless otherwise noted.
Saturday Sept 5th, noon-1pm, Art In The Pearl, NW Park & Davis - free
Art In The Pearl is ranked in the top 25 Fine Art events nationwide by the Art Fair Sourcebook. There is also an education
pavillion with hands-on art activities for children and adults. Come for the art, stay for the music. We are preceded by Negara
(middle Eastern music) at 10:30am and followed by Connie Bieberach & Armonia Latina Quartet (Latin Harmony) at 1pm and Al-Andalus
Ensemble (world chamber music) at 2pm.
For more info: www.ArtinThePearl.com
Saturday, Sept 12th, 11am-2pm, Portland Farmers' Market, SW Park Ave & Montgomery St (near PSU).
For more info:
www.PortlandFarmersMarket.org
Sunday, Sept 13th, Multnomah Arts Center, 2:30-2:40pm (yes, only 10 minutes)
Young Audiences Artist Showcase
jam-packed with the finest in local arts. 14 world/folk music performances, 12 dance/drama/storytelling performances and 10
visual arts "mini-workshops". 3 stages plus exhibits. Multnomah Arts Center is at 7688 SW Capitol Highway (in Multnomah Village).
FREE and open to educators, families & the general public. Art for everyone!
The event runs from 2:30 to 5:30. Doors open
at 2. Be on time if you want to catch us, we're up first!
For more info: www.ya-or.org or 503-225-5900 ext. 226
(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 - 2009
4/1/09 - The Goodfoot Lounge
6/3/09 - Lynch Wood Elementary
(educational program)
6/5/09 - Sunset Elementary (educational program)
6/11/09 - Mill Plain Elementary
(educational program)
6/13/09 - Garden Home Library
6/17/09 - Mill Plain Elementary
6/27/09 - Recycled
Arts Fair, Vancouver WA
7/22/09 - Crook County Library, Prineville, OR
7/25/09 - Beaverton Farmers'
Market
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)
6/28/08 - Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival
(Esther Short Park)
7/11/08 - KBOO (live radio performance)
7/11/08 - Concerts on the Commons, Tualatin,
OR
7/12/08 - Beaverton Farmers' Market
8/6/08 - Garden Home Community Library
8/30/08 - Art In
The Pearl
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