tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367643402024-03-12T16:20:05.910-07:00Parranda VenezuelaParranda Venezuela is a North Texas group of 20 Venezuelans and friends who perform traditional Christmas songs of Venezuela. Members include professional musicians and talented amateurs. A variety of native Venezuelan instruments are used—a cuatro (a small four stringed guitar); tamboras (indigenous drums); conga (drum); furruco (unique Venezuelan drum with a bamboo friction stick); maracas; and charrasca (a ringed metal cylinder). The band is accompanied by lead singers and a lively chorus.Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-57953331100202012912013-10-28T13:29:00.000-07:002013-10-30T13:37:27.034-07:00Parranda Venezuela @ Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase<b>Parranda Venezuela @ Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase </b>
Where: Three Links and Trees! Inside Stage
When: Saturday, November 2nd Parranda's performing time: 11:00 pm...
Address: 2709 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 741-1122
1 Night, over 50+ local bands on 8 stages in Deep Ellum
http://microapp.dallasobserver.com/doma/2013/
See More Dallas Observer Music Awards 2013 - November 2 @ Deep Ellum microapp.dallasobserver.com Saturday, November 2nd ? 1 Night, over 50+ local bands on 8 stages in Deep Ellum Venues include: Club Dada Indoor & Outdoor Stage, The Door, Prophet Bar, Reno's Chop Shop Indoor & Outdoor Stage, Three Links and Trees!.
http://polls.dallasobserver.com/polls/dal/musicawardsballot2013/Pucciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213600042964597505noreply@blogger.com2709 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226, USA32.78466 -96.7844579999999727.2626255000000022 -138.09305199999997 58.306694500000006 -55.475863999999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-85089337873390107992013-06-05T14:01:00.003-07:002013-06-05T14:04:38.008-07:002013 Summer Salsa<em><span style="font-size: large;">Parranda Venezuela</span></em> will Spice up your Saturday night, August 24, 2013 with live music. <br />
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Pucciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213600042964597505noreply@blogger.comAddison Circle, Addison, TX 75001, USA32.961484899999988 -96.82568459999998832.954823399999988 -96.835769599999992 32.968146399999988 -96.815599599999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-44948342232854795162013-05-17T14:00:00.000-07:002013-06-05T13:49:24.685-07:00DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2013<br />
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DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2013</div>
Saturday, May 25, 2013<br />
inside the Centennial Building at Fair Park <br />
10 am to 7 pm<br />
<a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/">www.dfwinternational.org</a>Pucciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213600042964597505noreply@blogger.comSouth Dallas/Fair Park, Dallas, TX, USA32.7793216 -96.74404670000001332.7259176 -96.824727700000011 32.8327256 -96.663365700000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-27335229840500082542013-05-17T13:00:00.001-07:002013-05-17T13:03:36.600-07:00Dallas Margarita Meltdown 2013<a href="http://www.dallasmargaritameltdown.com/"><img alt="Dallas Margarita Meltdown" height="153" src="http://www.dallasmargaritameltdown.com/wp-content/themes/dallas-margarita-meltdown/pics/topleftlogo.png" title="Dallas Margarita Meltdown" width="320" /></a><br />
What is it? A competition between some of the best restaurants and bars in the Dallas area. Competitors will concoct their finest margarita and offer samples to the public on May 26, 2013 5pm-10pm in the Bishop Arts District in Dallas, TX. Part of the proceeds to benefit La Voz del Anciano.<br />
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Where is it? Bishop Arts District – Dallas, TX 75208<br />
When is it? Sunday May 26th, 2013, 5pm – 10pm<br />
(Vote for your favorite margarita between 5pm-8pm. Winners announced at 9pm)<br />
How Much is it?<br />
$20 per person (Presale on EventBrite)<br />
$25 per person (At Entrance)<br />
Purchase Tickets Now<br />
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<a href="http://www.dallasmargaritameltdown.com/">http://www.dallasmargaritameltdown.com/</a>Pucciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213600042964597505noreply@blogger.comNorth Bishop Avenue, Dallas, TX 75208, USA32.7585947 -96.82638700000001132.756925700000004 -96.828908500000011 32.7602637 -96.823865500000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-62304452825797314172008-12-22T21:20:00.001-08:002008-12-22T21:20:26.083-08:00Feliz Navidad<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlamarieweir/3127714431/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/3127714431_7e71ddec77_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlamarieweir/3127714431/">Santa Gets His Groove On</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/carlamarieweir/">carlamarieweir</a></span></div>It was so cute to watch Santa watch Yerina (our dancer for Parranda Venezuela). At one point he even took his camera out of his red suit pocket and started snapping pictures (I couldn't figure out the lighting where I was at the time and I couldn't snap it)--priceless! Of course, he couldn't resist coming out and showing her HIS moves, he even lost his hat at one point and picked it up and crowned her with it.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to everyone, from Parranda Venezuela! We'll see you on January 10th at Zaguan for our last presentation of the season!<br clear="all" />Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-73969814022220542722008-10-21T11:30:00.000-07:002008-10-21T11:34:35.305-07:00Addison's WorldFestSaturday, Oct. 25, 2008Parranda Venezuela will be performing at the region's newest and largest international festival<a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest</a><br /><br />Please share with friends, and click on the links for schedules and details<br /><ul><li>Addison Circle Park, NW corner of Arapaho and Tollway, under the Addison water tower</li><li>$5 for ages 4 and older12 noon till 10pm</li><li>free parking</li><li>download flyer <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li></ul>70 countries participating in<br />Global Stages - <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest/PerformanceSchedules" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">65 performing groups</a><br />Food Court - <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest/Food" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">dishes from 18 countries</a><br />Marketplace - culture and <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest/Marketplace" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">shopping from 85 groups</a><br />Global Games - 22 countries' <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest/GlobalGames" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sports and table games</a><br />Children's Workshops - <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest/ChildrensWorkshops" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">crafts and projects </a>from 24 nations<br />TurkFest - 12 booths and entertainment celebrating <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/Bulletin/PressReleases/TurkFest.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Turkey!</a>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-17563842139834183932008-07-28T14:50:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:52:48.643-07:00Maria Conchita Goes Solo!One of our Parranda Venezuela soloists, Conchita Moreno recently had the opportunity to sing in Monterrey Mexico, check out the youtube video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2mzmmY730I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2mzmmY730I</a><br /><br />Congratulations Maria Conchita!!!Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-66573999937109195502007-10-28T09:30:00.000-07:002008-02-02T23:52:02.038-08:00Parranda Season Schedule 2007-2008<strong><span style="color:#990000;">Thanks so much to everyone who came out to see us perform during the 2007 Parranda Season!</span></strong><span style="color:#660000;"><strong><span style="color:#990000;"><br /><em></em></span></strong><br /></span><span style="color:#660000;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, December 7 at 8pm</span></strong></span><br />Zaguan Bakery and Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 <a href="http://www.zaguanbakery.com/">http://www.zaguanbakery.com/</a><br /><br /><strong>Saturday, December 8 at 8.30pm</strong><br />Jingle Bells on Bishop Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff (Dallas) 500 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas 75208 <a href="http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/">http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/</a><br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, December 12 2007, 7pm mass, 8pm performance</strong><br />St. Rita Catholic Church 12521 Inwood Rd at Harvest Hill (one block south of LBJ Freeway)<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 8pm</strong><br />Zaguan Bakery and Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 <a href="http://www.zaguanbakery.com/">http://www.zaguanbakery.com/</a><br /><br /><strong>Friday, December 21, 2007</strong><br />Navidad Latinoamericana Catedral Santuario Guadalupe 2201 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/navidad/">http://www.dfwinternational.org/navidad/</a><br /><br /><strong>Saturday, January 5, 2008</strong> Zaguan Bakery and Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 <a href="http://www.zaguanbakery.com/">http://www.zaguanbakery.com/</a>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-55946586574396338852007-10-09T22:51:00.000-07:002007-10-09T23:02:20.666-07:00Feria Panamericana Irving<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rwxq2GgSTqI/AAAAAAAAAJY/L76db0SXRmI/s1600-h/fiestapanamericana.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119584354104921762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rwxq2GgSTqI/AAAAAAAAAJY/L76db0SXRmI/s320/fiestapanamericana.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>(Espanol al final)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Parranda Venezuela will perform </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday, October 15 at 2pm </span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">2505 W. Northgate Drive</span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">(972) 225-0595</span></strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This events purpose is uniting and serving the Latin American communities of Irving and surrounding areas. The event begins at 10am and includes *Dance * Music * Food * Games *Party *Health Screenings *Arts and Crafts</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>_____________</div><br /><div><br />Parranda Venezuela se estara presentando este sabado a la 2 de la tarde en este evento el sabado 15 de Octubre. Estaremos tocando aproximadamente 45 minutos los esperamos...... El evento empieza a las 10:00 de la mañana<br /><strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sabado Octubre 13 - </span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Feria PanAmericana a las 10 a.m. </strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>2505 W. Northgate Drive<br />(972) 225-0595<br /></strong></span></div><br /><div>Uniendo y sirviendo la comunidad latina en Irving y alrrededor. El evento incluye * baile * musica * comida * juegos * fiesta * informacion sobre salud * manualidades</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-33492388950892985022007-09-18T15:55:00.000-07:002007-09-18T16:17:18.040-07:00Props to "El Director"<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/RvBYCEOsaFI/AAAAAAAAAIE/oAktnYcKgvI/s1600-h/P1010175.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111682369583867986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/RvBYCEOsaFI/AAAAAAAAAIE/oAktnYcKgvI/s320/P1010175.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Ricardo Weir, Director of Parranda Venezuela</span></em></strong></div><p>Also known as 1) "El Consul" and 2) "El Principe"; because 1) he knows practically every Venezuelan in Dallas and 2) his daytime gig is as Principal of DISD's Medrano Elementary. Ricardo has been an amateur musician since forever, taking the stage for the first time at age 5 in Caracas playing the maracas. He has since taken more of an interest in the cuatro. One of the best things about moving to Dallas in 1989 was that there are a lot more Venezuelans here than in Lafayette, Louisiana where he was living at the time! One of the first ones he (we) met was Carlos Guedes and his wife Luisa, within weeks of Ricardo's move here. It was so exciting to have a local Venezuelan musician and we've become fast friends since then. It was with Carlos and Luisa that the plan was first hatched to have a parranda. The first few years it was the traditional, true Venezuelan parranda, that goes to several houses on the same night with more members joining in as the night grew long. Then, one year we decided to informally play at a local restauran, De Tapas, in Addison. From then on we grew into a more formal group, with practices, and "real gigs". None of this would happen without the determination and cajoling of our Director, Ricardo. </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-42252761720912170822007-05-31T20:25:00.001-07:002007-05-31T21:08:01.715-07:00What is a Furruco?<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rl-SWmMatHI/AAAAAAAAAE0/f_pBcNBsVVY/s1600-h/DSC01594.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5070932622349874290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rl-SWmMatHI/AAAAAAAAAE0/f_pBcNBsVVY/s320/DSC01594.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;"> Sandra (percussion), Enrique (FURRUCO) and Pucho (tambora)</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Sofia and Mariana are our furruqueras, or furruco players in Parranda Venezuela. Next time you come out to see us, watch them! Even though they are across the room from each other they are always communicating, with telling glances to coincide their playing. And they work extra hard because they usually play every song, their arms really get a workout, and they often get blisters on their hands. Not only that but when everyone else takes a break, they usually have to stand guard by their instruments because everyone wants to know more about the furruco and get their hands on it! People often think that you must have to really pull down on the stick. In actuality the stick must be handled very gently because it could easily break or if not played correctly it can puncture the skin of the furro. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">The <em>furruco</em> is a folk instrument from Venezuela. It is commonly described as a friction drum. This instrument has facinating origins, and has variations throughout the world, all of which were originally used ritualistically (as most music has been). </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Grove's Dictionary asserts that the friction drum's appeal was "because of the rather unearthly character of its sound" which is often described as a roar. For this reason it was associated with the jaguar in the Maya culture, and with lions and leopards in Sub-Saharan African cultures. In Africa varieties of friction drums are known in the Congo (<em>dingwinti</em>), among the Bantu people (<em>ngoma</em>), and the Zulu (<em>ingungu</em>). The friction drum has also evolved into various European instruments used in Spain (<em>zambomba</em>), Portugal (<em>sarronca</em>), France (<em>toulouhou</em>), Turkey (<em>kaplan kabagi</em>), Greece (<em>mourgrinára</em> ) and Italy (<em>pu-ti-pù</em>). In Europe the friction drum is particularly used during the Christmas holidays which may explain the why the Venezuelan <em>furruco </em>is typically used for Gaitas and Aguinaldos (types of music) which are specific to the Christmas holidays. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">According to the New Grove's Dictionary of Musical Instruments (1984), the friction drum is "a membranophone sounded by friction, either direct or indirect". According to an excellent article by anthropoligist John A. Donahue (<a href="http://www.mayavase.com/frictiondrum.html">http://www.mayavase.com/frictiondrum.html</a>):</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">"The body of the drum may consist of a bucket with the bottom removed or of an earthenware pot. The membrane on direct friction drums is rubbed either by the hand, which may be wet or rosined, by a leather 'plectrum' or by a stick which passes back and forth through a hole in the membrane. The membrane on indirect friction drums is made to vibrate by friction on a cord or stick in contact with the drumhead."</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><em></em> </div><div align="left"> </div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-18038995709088157042007-04-24T15:20:00.000-07:002007-05-26T12:05:03.968-07:00Memorial Day 2007<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/RliE14FFjFI/AAAAAAAAAEc/kCeYMMrx29M/s1600-h/DSC01605.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5068947441727147090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/RliE14FFjFI/AAAAAAAAAEc/kCeYMMrx29M/s320/DSC01605.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>UPDATE: In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Meyerson Symphony Hall (woo hooo!)<br /><br />We've been invited to play at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's FREE Memorial Day Celebration at Flagpole Hill, White Rock Lake. For more information check out their website.<br /><br /><a href="http://dallassymphony.com/dso.aspx?pID=168">http://dallassymphony.com/dso.aspx?pID=168</a><br /><br />Join us!!</div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-3895408550657846232007-04-16T22:03:00.000-07:002007-05-06T22:07:33.530-07:00Beautiful. Breathtaking. Intense. Inspiring<div align="right"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rj6yXZCro3I/AAAAAAAAADI/z6Gk0U-m91w/s1600-h/195986847206_0_BG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061679146139886450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rj6yXZCro3I/AAAAAAAAADI/z6Gk0U-m91w/s320/195986847206_0_BG.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Photograph by Ronald Scott,<br /><a href="http://www.beholdingeyes.com/">http://www.beholdingeyes.com/</a></div><br />We were proud to be a part of the second annual Global Sacred Music Concert and to add a ripple of peace to our world in these tumultuous times. It was beautiful and moving, and better described by a member of the audience who wrote in to the Dallas International Website after the concert:<br /><br />"I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for the information on your site about the Global Sacred Music Celebration. I was able to attend and had no idea what was in store for me. The event last Sunday was beyond words. It has always been a goal of mine to experience a bit of many different faiths/religions/beliefsystems. I didn't have a clue that I was going to have the opportunityto do just that, all in one sitting. From the first call to prayer,until the candles were blown out at the end, I had goosebumps. As I looked around, I couldn't stop smiling at the beautiful diversity and beautiful one-ness that filled the room. Beautiful just doesn't evencome close to adequately describing what I saw that afternoon, but it's the best I can do at the moment. I was honored and humbled to intimately share in prayer and praise with so many incredible people. I can't find the words to express how moving it was...so many paths on the same journey. Beautiful. Breathtaking. Intense. Inspiring. As I left, I was filled with hope. If we, from so many different walks, can come together in peace and prayer for two hours one day....then maybe, just maybe, one day we will all come together. It has to start with one...and it has. Thank you for being part of the peace journey and for sharing yourself and your gifts with us all. Your presence here is such a blessing. Have an awesome weekend and keep the angels close" ~Tracy D.Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-56391360131760738652007-04-04T21:26:00.000-07:002007-05-06T22:08:35.274-07:00Global Sacred Music Celebration on Easter Sunday<div align="right"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rj6yHpCro2I/AAAAAAAAADA/0nBXFFTv90g/s1600-h/707826847206_0_BG.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061678875556946786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_67dYzBMOevU/Rj6yHpCro2I/AAAAAAAAADA/0nBXFFTv90g/s320/707826847206_0_BG.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Photograph by Ronald Scott</div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.beholdingeyes.com/">http://www.beholdingeyes.com/</a> </div><div align="left"><br />April 8, 2007, 4:00 p.m.<br />Unity Church of Dallas<br />6525 Forest Lane (between Preston and Hillcrest Roads)<br />in North Dallas<br /><br />Tickets are only $5 at the door!<br /><br />Sacred music is the vehicle for spiritual awakening in many world cultures, touching us all with a sense of peace, hope and connection with the Divine. For the second consecutive year, the DFW International Community Alliance will close its International DFW Month with a Global Sacred Music Celebration on Easter Sunday, April 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane (between Preston and Hillcrest Roads) in North Dallas. A dozen faiths and traditions will be represented in the two-hour concert that affirms our spiritual unity. Tickets for the Global Sacred Music Celebration are $5, and can be purchased in advance at <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/festival/sacred" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dfwinternational.org/festival/sacred</a>. They will also be available at the door. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.The Global Sacred Music Celebration is the concluding event of International DFW International Month 2007, one of 20 collaborative events organized by the DFW International Community Alliance. The month highlights global cultures through programs that celebrate the pioneer spirit of the New Americans who make up 40% of our regions residents.Featured artists and traditions include:<br /><br />Native American - Monica Peña<br />Polynesia - Zonia Velasco<br />Islam - Zakariah Gharabiyeh<br />Buddhism - Vietnamese Monks<br />Judaism - Miriam Kolni<br />African - Baba Kwasi<br />Christianity - Rev. Ed Townley<br />Acolhua / Quechua (Native American)<br />DFW International Unity Ensemble<br />Judaism - Shirat HaLev<br />Islam - Jamal Mohamed, Baba Kwasi, Mawardi Sherif<br />Buddhism - Cornell Kinderknecht, the Vietnamese Buddhist monks, Chi Sing<br />Hinduism - ExpressionsIndia<br />African Traditions - Baba Kwasi and Ayubu Kamau<br />Christianity - Parranda Venezuela<br />Christianity - Unity Choir<br />Santeria - DFW International Unity Ensemble<br />Christianity - Zonia Velasco<br />Unity of All Faiths - All<br /><br />The Global Sacred Music Celebration is one of more than twenty events and activities taking place during DFW International Month, March 6 to April 8, 2007. Visit <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.dfwinternational.org/</a> or call 972-661-2764 for more information.DFW International Community Alliance is the portal for global North Texas, a network of 1,600 of the regions ethnic and internationally-focusedcivic, community and educational organizations. The organization promotes and links North Texas ethnic and immigrant groups through its website andcultural calendar at <a href="http://www.dfwinternational.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.dfwinternational.org/</a>, that receives over ten million hits a month. Dallas International Month 2007 is made possiblethrough the support of the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Unity Church of Dallas with media support from KERA, Univision andTelefutura, CBS-11 and TXA 21.For additional information on the Global Sacred Music Celebration, to receive photos or schedule interviews, please contact Meg Fullwood with Fast Forward Productions at 214-946-9509 or by email at <a href="mailto:mhz@airmail.net">mhz@airmail.net</a></div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1168156624367778662007-01-06T23:45:00.000-08:002007-01-06T23:58:27.326-08:00Thank You, Gracias!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/1600/257583/thank_you.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/400/710886/thank_you.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li><div align="left">To everyone who came out to see us this year, your support and energy is what makes this all worth while!</div></li><li><div align="left">To each of the business owners and partners who invited us to play at their establishment</div></li><li><div align="left">To each Parranda Venezuela member: Douglas, Dulce, Edgar, Enrique, Felix, Hannah, Heiddy, Jorge, Julio, Paola, Puccio, Ricardo, Rino, Luis, Luisa, Maria Conchita, Marianna, Marianita, Nayi, Sandra, and Sofia</div></li><li><div align="left">To Carlos and Aaron for joining in when we needed you most</div></li></ul><p align="left">Check back soon to learn more about individual parranderos. I will be profiling each one during the year. I will also let you know where and when we play next. We will have a few scattered events during the year so please check back often!</p><p align="right"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Carla</span></em></strong></p>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1167867806011346242007-01-03T15:42:00.001-08:002007-01-05T16:52:37.766-08:00Really, this is the LAST one...<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/1600/324987/d0c9.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/320/672795/d0c9.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;">(L-R: Sofia, Hannah, Conchita, Enrique, Sandra, Felix, Mariana, Mariana hija, Julio, Douglas, Paola, and Luis)</span></em></strong></div><div align="left"><br />One FINAL performace to Celebrate Three Kings Day!<br /><br />Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 8pm, Zaguan Bakery and Cafe. 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219, <a href="http://www.zaguanbakery.com/">http://www.zaguanbakery.com/</a>. FREE<br /><br />This is the day that ends the official Christmas season, learn more about the Venezuelan Christmas season at:<br /><a href="http://www.embavenez-us.org/kids.venezuela/folklore.traditions.htm">http://www.embavenez-us.org/kids.venezuela/folklore.traditions.htm</a><br />and about Three Kings Day at:<br /><a href="http://www.serve.com/shea/germusa/3kings.htm">http://www.serve.com/shea/germusa/3kings.htm</a> </div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1166603559763271122006-12-20T00:31:00.000-08:002006-12-20T00:34:40.626-08:00One LAST Performance!We'll be playing ONE more time!<br /><br />Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 8pm, Zaguan Bakery and Cafe. 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219, <a href="http://www.zaguanbakery.com/">http://www.zaguanbakery.com/</a>. FREECarla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1166456137907980262006-12-18T07:34:00.000-08:002006-12-18T07:35:37.913-08:00On the newsWe were on the news last night and this morning, Fox 4. Check it out: <a href="http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=1803136&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1">http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=1803136&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1</a><br /><br />I'm not sure how long the link will be live, but we're trying to figure out a way to save it.Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1166375178296570572006-12-17T08:43:00.000-08:002006-12-17T16:11:17.356-08:00Wow! Gracias and Thank you!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/1600/683585/edgar%20and%20carlal.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/400/945592/edgar%20and%20carlal.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;">(Edgar and Carla at Navidad Latinoamericana)</span></em></strong></div><p><br />We have had a great time this year! We added a lot of new songs to the repertoire and revisited some of our "old favorites". Despite the fact that a few members of our group had to sit out this season, we pulled through with a few new faces, and others stepped up to the plate for a bigger role. You may have noticed new solos, and Sofia playing tambora! I'm going to profile each <em>parrandero</em> as the year goes by so you get to know each one, what their role is and what drew them to the Parranda.<br /><br />Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see us this year. Please read the November post <strong>below for ALL our special thank yous</strong>! </p><p>We may be playing <strong>ONE MORE</strong> time. Check back for date, time and place. Thanks again, Gracias! </p>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1162178940436917032006-10-29T19:07:00.000-08:002006-12-17T09:22:26.653-08:00Holiday Schedule<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/1600/304323/ParranderasVenezolanasII[1].jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/400/158882/ParranderasVenezolanasII%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong><em>PAST EVENTS:</em></strong></p><ul><li>November 26, 2006 at 9am and 11am (Sunday) <strong>Unity Church</strong>, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 <a href="http://www.unitydallas.org/">http://www.unitydallas.org/</a>. <em><strong>Thank you so much to the great folks at Unity for inviting us back. We're officially their "Latin House Band" and love it!</strong></em></li><li>December 2, 2006, 4pm, special performance for residents of <strong>Casa Trevino</strong> only! <em><strong>This is always one of our favorite performances, and this year was no exception. We were happy to see some of our favorite faces for the fourth year in a row!</strong></em></li><li>December 2, 2006, at 8pm, <strong>Bishop Arts District, Jingle Bells on Bishop</strong>, 500 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas 75208 <a href="http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/">http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/</a>. <em><strong>We had a stage and everything this year! Wow! Thanks to Gus and the "Bishop Arts Community" for inviting us back this year.</strong></em></li><li>December 9, 2006, at 8pm, <strong>Zaguan Bakery</strong> and Cafe. 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219, <a href="http://www.zaguanbakery.com/">http://www.zaguanbakery.com/</a>, arrive early to eat and get a table! <em><strong>This is where we "got our start" and is always well attended. This year was no exception, with wall to wall Venezolanos and friends dancing, singing along and enjoying the food and drink of Zaguan. Thanks Carlos Branger for inviting us back again. </strong></em></li><li>December 12, 2006, at 8pm, <strong>St. Rita Church</strong>, mass at 7pm. 12521 Inwood Rd Dallas, TX 75244. Celebration and Parranda in Sweeny Hall right after mass. <em><strong>Last year we played a "Misa de Gallo" at 5am, and this year we came by to Santa Rita to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe day with them. Thanks Luisa for inviting us and to everyone at St. Rita for having us!</strong></em></li><li>December 15, 2005 at 8.30pm, <strong>Tres Meridas Restaurant</strong>, 2809 Preston Road, Suite 1200, Frisco, TX 75034, <a href="http://www.tresmeridas.com/">http://www.tresmeridas.com/</a><em> <strong>This event has grown over the past two years. We really rocked the house, with an impromptu dance floor and everything. Thanks Belen for having everything ready for us!</strong></em></li><li>December 16, 2006 at 7pm, <strong>Navidad Latino Americana</strong>, we are one of 9 bands playing traditional Latin American Christmas music, at Northway Christian Church, 7202 W. Northwest HighwayDallas, Texas 75225, <a href="http://www.northwaychristian.org/">http://www.northwaychristian.org/</a>, only $10 for the show, children are free! Download the poster here: <a href="http://dfwinternational.org/Bulletin/PressReleases/Navidad_Latinoamericana.pdf">http://dfwinternational.org/Bulletin/PressReleases/Navidad_Latinoamericana.pdf</a> Article in Diario La Estrella: <a href="http://www.dfw.com/mld/laestrella/entertainment/events/16189416.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.dfw.com/mld/laestrella/entertainment/events/16189416.htm</a> <em><strong>This was such a wonderful experience, joining 8 other Latin American groups, it was as much fun to share our music as to see everyone else's performance. The closing song, with everyone holding candles and singing 'Noche de Paz/Silent Night" was beautiful. Nayi, thanks for stepping in to do a solo when we really needed you! Anne Marie, thank you for including us. </strong></em></li></ul>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764340.post-1162077542624696972006-10-28T16:02:00.000-07:002006-12-05T19:53:54.743-08:00We're Online!<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/1600/506468/Performers17.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1351/3814/400/904743/Performers17.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;">(Parranda Venezuela's Maria Conchita, Sofia and Julio, at the Midsummer Concert, Unity Church, Dallas, August, 2006)</span></em></strong> <div align="left"><br />Ok, I know it's really homemade, but we're online! Thanks to everyone who has supported us in the past, coming out to see us, spreading the word, etc! We're already practicing and are working on the schedule for this year, which will be posted soon.<br /><br />Please email me, <a href="mailto:carlamarieweir@yahoo.com">carlamarieweir@yahoo.com</a> if you want to be on our email list to notify you of upcoming events. Better still, check back on our blog and see where we will be performing next! </div></div>Carla Dentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577188565790174394noreply@blogger.com