Parranda Venezuela

2011-01-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

Sabado, Enero 15, 2011
Parranda en Isla Mia Latin Cuisine
Hora: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Direccion: 1837 W Frankford Rd. Carrollton, TX 75007 Tel. 972-245-8520

2011-01-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

Sabado, Enero 9, 2011
Parranda en ZAGUAN
Hora: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Direccion: 2604 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

2010-12-17T10:04:00.000-08:00

Viernes, Diciembre 17, 2010
Parranda en ZAGUAN
Hora: 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Direccion: 2604 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

2010-12-11T10:06:00.000-08:00

Sabado, Diciembre 11, 2010
Parranda en la RUMBA DECEMBRINA de Austin en RUTA MAYA
Hora: 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Direccion: 3601 South Congress Ave. Austin, TX

2010-12-04T10:08:00.000-08:00

Sabado, Diciembre 4, 2010
Parranda en ZAGUAN
Hora: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Direccion: 2604 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

2010-12-03T09:17:00.000-08:00

- Viernes Diciembre 3, 2010
10:00 pm - 2:00 am

Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar
13465 Inwood Rd. Dallas TX 75244 at Inwood & Galleria Rd
Con DJ Chamo

Parranda Venezuela at Isla Mia Latin Cuisine

2010-11-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

- Sunday November 28th, 2010

2:30 pm till 6:30 pm... No cover

Rehearsal for the 2010 & 2011 Season

1837 W. Frankford Rd Ste 100

Carrollton, TX 75007

972-245-8520

2009-12-15T14:42:00.000-08:00

No te pierdas la oportunidad de bailar parrandas y gaitas con Parranda Venezuela este proximo sabado 19, a partir de las 8:00pm...en Zaguan este es el ultimo toque planificado por este año, asi que debemos aprovechar la proximidad de la Naviad para disfrutarlo al maximo!!

Recuerda: Este proximo sabado 19!!!

Zaguan..

2604 Oak Lawn Avenue

Dallas, TX 75219-4020

(214) 219-8393 a partir de las 8:00pm

Te esperamos....................

2009-12-09T15:30:00.000-08:00

Este Domingo 13 de Diciembre
vamos a estar en el Centro Cultural Latino, Posada 2009!!
El evento empezara a las 4:00 de la tarde y nosotros estarmos parrandenado a las 5:30.Latin Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak Street
Dallas, TX 75204
214.671.0045
http://artandseek.org/event.php?id=14552

Te esperamos.......

2009-12-09T15:20:00.000-08:00

Hola Parranderos la cita es este Sabado 12 de Diciembre en Zaguan!!
Te esperamos a partir de las 8:00 pm para que bailemos, cantemos, y gozemos las parrandas y gaitas como es de costumbre en estas fiestas Navideñas!!!!
Zaguan South American Cafe
2604 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219-4020
(214) 219-8393
http://www.zaguanbakery.com/

2009-11-17T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hola parranderos la cita es este Viernes 20 de Noviembre

a partir de las 10 de la Noche en Inca's Cafe.

Ven a disfrutar de "Parranda Venezuela", sus parrandas, gaitas y aguinaldos... la navidad ya esta muy cerca y como es de costumbre en estas fechas vamonos para Inca's a bailar y cantar con Parranda Venezuela....

Direccion:

2662 North Josey Lane Suite 214

Carrollton - Texas 75007

Teléfono : (972) 323-4968

http://incas-cafe.com/

2009-10-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

ONLY ONE NIGHT

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*Merengue * Salsa * Tambores * Gaitas *Parranda Venezuela es un grupo de 20 Venezolanos radicados en el área de Dallas- Fort Worth que interpretan canciones tradicionales de Venezuela.Parranda Venezuela es una mezcla de músicos profesionales y talentosos amateurs. Dentro de los instrumentos musicales de Parranda Venezuela encontramos: cuatro, bajo, tamboras, furrucos, congas, maracas y charrascas. El grupo Parranda Venezuela tiene varios solistas y un coro lleno de energía!!!Parranda 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.

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VERY NICE PLACE & TWO FLOORS TO PARTYDJ'S NENO & RONNY "MIC" FROM BRAZIL PLAYING (ELECTRO - TOP 40 - SAMBA - GLOBAL LATIN MUSIC)SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY JULI & ELVIS FROM COLOMBIALA MATA RECORDS (REGUETON)

10$ COVER ALL NIGHT ( CASH ONLY )

LADIES FREE BEFORE 11PM

HALF PRICE BOTTLES SERVICES BEFORE MIDNIGHT

FREE PARKING - DRESS CODE ENFORCED - DRINKS SPECIALS

FOR MORE INFO OR BOTTLES SERVICE CONTACT WILLIAMS # 214-584-8712TOTO # 214-607-8715

RICARDO (PARRANDA DIRECTOR) # 214-886-4958

ROWLI # 214-762-3070

DOUGLAS # 972-375-3222

NENO # 469-682-5427

http://www.vipdallasentertainment.com/

http://www.gofishoceanclub.com/index.php

http://parrandavenezuela.blogspot.com/

2009-10-06T20:28:00.000-07:00

Holaaa! La Parranda Venezuela tiene el placer de invitarte este Sabado 10 de octubre a partir de las 5:00 pm a la gran Fiesta de La:

Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar

4455 W Illinois Ave

Dallas, TX 75211

(214) 467-9116

Musica, comida, regalos, rifas, ambiente familiar y la oportunidad de bailar con La Parranda!

2009-05-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

Parranda con Parranda Venezuela

July 31, 2009. 10:00 pm to 4:00 am @ Inca's Cafe & Lounge

2662 N Josey Ln

Carrollton, TX 75007

Tel:972-323-4968

Tickets/Boletos: $10.00/$15.00

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=42078340331

http://www.myspace.com/parrandavenezueladallas

http://twitter.com/ParrandaVzla

Carnaval Fundraiser

2009-04-20T09:01:00.000-07:00

Come, celebrate the Brazilian tradition of Carnaval at the Rose! The evening will be filled with live music from Parranda Venezuela and Samba Dallas dancers and delicious food from Blue Mesa, Spiral Diner and San Marcos Bakery and drinks provided by Coors . We'll end the night with our silent auction with marquee items including: Southwest Airline Tickets, Fort Worth Opera, Texas Motor Speedway and one-of-a-kind artwork from local artists.
Price $50.00 includes food and open bar.

April 25, 2009 @ 7:30pm

The Rose Marine Theater

1440 N. Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76106

http://www.rosemarinetheater.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=2

2009 Fiesta Lationamericana!

2009-04-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

¡Fiesta Latinoamericana!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
12:00 noon to 7:00 pm
$1 per person
Amphitheater at Oak Point Park
2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway
in PLANO, across from Collin County Community College
• Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
• Picnics and coolers welcome.
• Food will be available
Dance, Cultural Workshops, Food, Music
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Rep.,
El Salvador
Performances from 30 arts groups, including
musicians, actors and dancers including
Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Spain
Cultural workshops
Storytelling, Dance, Drumming, Cultural Games, Crafts
A menu of interactive and hands-on activities that unites Latino
families and teaches authentic cultural traditions from across the
entire American continent.
972-661-2764
http://www.dfwinternational.org/FiestaLatinoamericana
AnneMarieWeiss@dfwinternational.org

Parranda Venezuela 2008 & 2009 Season Schedule

2009-01-01T22:36:00.000-08:00

Zaguan Bakery and Cafe
Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm
2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219
http://www.zaguanbakery.com/

Feliz Navidad

2008-12-22T21:20:00.001-08:00

Santa Gets His Groove On
Originally uploaded by carlamarieweir

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.

Merry Christmas to everyone, from Parranda Venezuela! We'll see you on January 10th at Zaguan for our last presentation of the season!

GAITAZO 2008

2008-12-19T08:20:00.000-08:00

GAITAZO 2008

"ONE NIGHT ONLY!"

What: Club PartyHost: RUMBADALLAS.COM

Start Time: Thursday, December 18 at 10:00pm

End Time: Friday, December 19 at 2:00am

Where: KALO LOUNGE

Posada at Latino Cultural Center

2008-12-14T21:09:00.000-08:00

5th Annual Posada at Latino Cultural Center
Sunday, December 14, 2008,
5:30 p.m. Matachines performance
6:00 p.m. Ollimpaxqui Dance Company "Danza de la Rama"
6:30 p.m. Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra
7:30 p.m. Parranda Venezuela
Where: Central Square Park & Latino Cultural Center
When: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE & open to the public
http://www.dallasculture.org/latinoCulturalCenter.cfm

Zaguan Bakery and Cafe

2008-12-13T21:01:00.000-08:00

Saturday, December 20, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008

Navidad Latinoamericana

2008-12-13T20:51:00.000-08:00

Holy Trinity Church at Oaklawn
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 7:30 pm- 8:00 pm
http://www.htccd.org/

Jingle Bells on Bishop

2008-12-06T22:37:00.000-08:00

Jingle Bells on Bishop (Bishop Art District in Oak Cliff)
Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 pm
500 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas 7520
http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/

Carnaval en la Catedral de Guadalupe

2008-10-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

Parranda Venezuela will be performing at the "Cathedral Guadalupe"

CARNAVAL

DOMINGO, 2 de NOVIEMBRE de 8:00am – 7:30pm.
oficina al 214-871-1362.
2215 Ross Ave Dallas, TX
http://www.cathedralguadalupe.org/bulletin/2008-10-26.pdf

Addison's WorldFestSaturday, Oct. 25, 2008

2008-10-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

Parranda Venezuela will be performing at the region's newest and largest international festivalwww.dfwinternational.org/WorldFest

Please share with friends, and click on the links for schedules and details

Addison Circle Park, NW corner of Arapaho and Tollway, under the Addison water tower
$5 for ages 4 and older12 noon till 10pm
free parking
download flyer here

70 countries participating in
Global Stages - 65 performing groups
Food Court - dishes from 18 countries
Marketplace - culture and shopping from 85 groups
Global Games - 22 countries' sports and table games
Children's Workshops - crafts and projects from 24 nations
TurkFest - 12 booths and entertainment celebrating Turkey!

Maria Conchita Goes Solo!

2008-07-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

One of our Parranda Venezuela soloists, Conchita Moreno recently had the opportunity to sing in Monterrey Mexico, check out the youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2mzmmY730I

Congratulations Maria Conchita!!!

Parranda Season Schedule 2007-2008

2007-10-28T09:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to see us perform during the 2007 Parranda Season!

Friday, December 7 at 8pm
Zaguan Bakery and Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 http://www.zaguanbakery.com/

Saturday, December 8 at 8.30pm
Jingle Bells on Bishop Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff (Dallas) 500 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas 75208 http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/

Wednesday, December 12 2007, 7pm mass, 8pm performance
St. Rita Catholic Church 12521 Inwood Rd at Harvest Hill (one block south of LBJ Freeway)

Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 8pm
Zaguan Bakery and Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 http://www.zaguanbakery.com/

Friday, December 21, 2007
Navidad Latinoamericana Catedral Santuario Guadalupe 2201 Ross Avenue, Dallas TX http://www.dfwinternational.org/navidad/

Saturday, January 5, 2008 Zaguan Bakery and Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219 http://www.zaguanbakery.com/

Feria Panamericana Irving

2007-10-09T22:51:00.000-07:00

(Espanol al final)

Parranda Venezuela will perform

Saturday, October 15 at 2pm

2505 W. Northgate Drive

(972) 225-0595

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

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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

Sabado Octubre 13 -

Feria PanAmericana a las 10 a.m.

2505 W. Northgate Drive
(972) 225-0595

Uniendo y sirviendo la comunidad latina en Irving y alrrededor. El evento incluye * baile * musica * comida * juegos * fiesta * informacion sobre salud * manualidades

Props to "El Director"

2007-09-18T15:55:00.000-07:00

Ricardo Weir, Director of Parranda Venezuela

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.

What is a Furruco?

2007-05-31T20:25:00.001-07:00

Sandra (percussion), Enrique (FURRUCO) and Pucho (tambora)

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.

The furruco 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).

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 (dingwinti), among the Bantu people (ngoma), and the Zulu (ingungu). The friction drum has also evolved into various European instruments used in Spain (zambomba), Portugal (sarronca), France (toulouhou), Turkey (kaplan kabagi), Greece (mourgrinára ) and Italy (pu-ti-pù). In Europe the friction drum is particularly used during the Christmas holidays which may explain the why the Venezuelan furruco is typically used for Gaitas and Aguinaldos (types of music) which are specific to the Christmas holidays.

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 (http://www.mayavase.com/frictiondrum.html):

"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."

Memorial Day 2007

2007-04-24T15:20:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Meyerson Symphony Hall (woo hooo!)

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.

http://dallassymphony.com/dso.aspx?pID=168

Join us!!

Beautiful. Breathtaking. Intense. Inspiring

2007-04-16T22:03:00.000-07:00

Photograph by Ronald Scott,
http://www.beholdingeyes.com/

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:

"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.

Global Sacred Music Celebration on Easter Sunday

2007-04-04T21:26:00.000-07:00

Photograph by Ronald Scott

http://www.beholdingeyes.com/

April 8, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
Unity Church of Dallas
6525 Forest Lane (between Preston and Hillcrest Roads)
in North Dallas

Tickets are only $5 at the door!

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 www.dfwinternational.org/festival/sacred. 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:

Native American - Monica Peña
Polynesia - Zonia Velasco
Islam - Zakariah Gharabiyeh
Buddhism - Vietnamese Monks
Judaism - Miriam Kolni
African - Baba Kwasi
Christianity - Rev. Ed Townley
Acolhua / Quechua (Native American)
DFW International Unity Ensemble
Judaism - Shirat HaLev
Islam - Jamal Mohamed, Baba Kwasi, Mawardi Sherif
Buddhism - Cornell Kinderknecht, the Vietnamese Buddhist monks, Chi Sing
Hinduism - ExpressionsIndia
African Traditions - Baba Kwasi and Ayubu Kamau
Christianity - Parranda Venezuela
Christianity - Unity Choir
Santeria - DFW International Unity Ensemble
Christianity - Zonia Velasco
Unity of All Faiths - All

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 http://www.dfwinternational.org/ 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 http://www.dfwinternational.org/, 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 mhz@airmail.net

Thank You, Gracias!

2007-01-06T23:45:00.000-08:00

To everyone who came out to see us this year, your support and energy is what makes this all worth while!
To each of the business owners and partners who invited us to play at their establishment
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
To Carlos and Aaron for joining in when we needed you most

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!

Carla

Really, this is the LAST one...

2007-01-03T15:42:00.001-08:00

(L-R: Sofia, Hannah, Conchita, Enrique, Sandra, Felix, Mariana, Mariana hija, Julio, Douglas, Paola, and Luis)

One FINAL performace to Celebrate Three Kings Day!

Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 8pm, Zaguan Bakery and Cafe. 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219, http://www.zaguanbakery.com/. FREE

This is the day that ends the official Christmas season, learn more about the Venezuelan Christmas season at:
http://www.embavenez-us.org/kids.venezuela/folklore.traditions.htm
and about Three Kings Day at:
http://www.serve.com/shea/germusa/3kings.htm

One LAST Performance!

2006-12-20T00:31:00.000-08:00

We'll be playing ONE more time!

Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 8pm, Zaguan Bakery and Cafe. 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219, http://www.zaguanbakery.com/. FREE

On the news

2006-12-18T07:34:00.000-08:00

We were on the news last night and this morning, Fox 4. Check it out: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=1803136&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

I'm not sure how long the link will be live, but we're trying to figure out a way to save it.

Wow! Gracias and Thank you!

2006-12-17T08:43:00.000-08:00

(Edgar and Carla at Navidad Latinoamericana)

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 parrandero as the year goes by so you get to know each one, what their role is and what drew them to the Parranda.

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see us this year. Please read the November post below for ALL our special thank yous!

We may be playing ONE MORE time. Check back for date, time and place. Thanks again, Gracias!

Holiday Schedule

2006-10-29T19:07:00.000-08:00

PAST EVENTS:

November 26, 2006 at 9am and 11am (Sunday) Unity Church, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 http://www.unitydallas.org/. Thank you so much to the great folks at Unity for inviting us back. We're officially their "Latin House Band" and love it!
December 2, 2006, 4pm, special performance for residents of Casa Trevino only! 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!
December 2, 2006, at 8pm, Bishop Arts District, Jingle Bells on Bishop, 500 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas 75208 http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/. We had a stage and everything this year! Wow! Thanks to Gus and the "Bishop Arts Community" for inviting us back this year.
December 9, 2006, at 8pm, Zaguan Bakery and Cafe. 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, Texas 75219, http://www.zaguanbakery.com/, arrive early to eat and get a table! 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.
December 12, 2006, at 8pm, St. Rita Church, mass at 7pm. 12521 Inwood Rd Dallas, TX 75244. Celebration and Parranda in Sweeny Hall right after mass. 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!
December 15, 2005 at 8.30pm, Tres Meridas Restaurant, 2809 Preston Road, Suite 1200, Frisco, TX 75034, http://www.tresmeridas.com/ 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!
December 16, 2006 at 7pm, Navidad Latino Americana, we are one of 9 bands playing traditional Latin American Christmas music, at Northway Christian Church, 7202 W. Northwest HighwayDallas, Texas 75225, http://www.northwaychristian.org/, only $10 for the show, children are free! Download the poster here: http://dfwinternational.org/Bulletin/PressReleases/Navidad_Latinoamericana.pdf Article in Diario La Estrella: http://www.dfw.com/mld/laestrella/entertainment/events/16189416.htm 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.

We're Online!

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(Parranda Venezuela's Maria Conchita, Sofia and Julio, at the Midsummer Concert, Unity Church, Dallas, August, 2006)

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.

Please email me, carlamarieweir@yahoo.com 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!