Pelourinho New York - shows, music, conferences, dance, Pelourinho - Brazilian cultural events in New York - photos by Jorge Vismara at capturedemotions.net

BRAZILIAN NIGHT - A Brazilian party every Monday with the BRAZOOCA BAND, at CAFE WHA, 115 McDougal Street, 1 block north of Bleecker Street, New York City. Doors open at 9 pm. For more information, please call (212) 868-9102, or online: www.cafewha.com

SAMBA SATURDAYS - Every Saturday, doors open at 7 pm, at S.O.B.'S, 204 Varick Street & West Houston, New York City. For more information, please call (212) 243-4940; or online: www.sobs.com

BRAZILIAN VIBE - KION DINING & LOUNGE - The best of Brazilian music and samba dancers show. Ladies free until midnight, Gents $ 10. Reservation (718) 932-7169. Fur further information, please visit the site www.newyorkbrazil.com, e-mail: gueslist@newyorkbrazil.com

FORRÓ FEIJOADA POT - Every Sunday, doors open at 6 pm, at S.O.B.'S, 204 Varick Street & West Houston, New York City. For more information, please call (212) 243-4940; or online: www.sobs.com

VILLA-LOBOS PIANO COMPETITION - Brazil, the breeding ground for such renowned pianists and piano teachers as Magda Tagliaferro, Guiomar Novaes, Jacques Klein, Nelson Freire and many others, has had a great tradition of sponsoring important international piano competitions in the 1950's and 1960's. Now, thanks to the patronage of Grupo Andrade Gutierrez, CCR and Grupo Telemar, Brazil is producing the biggest music competition in the history of South America. It is named after Heitor Villa-Lobos, the most important Brazilian composer to date. The competition's aim is to promote and make Villa-Lobos' music known amongst pianists around the world. Eleven outstanding international musical personalities have been selected as jurors, and the goal is to find, select and promote the brightest piano stars of the 21st century. For more information, please visit: http://www.cipvl.org

http://www.smkatende.com

Was born in Salvador Bahia, Brazil. In 1984 she arrived in the United States a seasoned artist who had already reached her goal as a professional dancer/ choreographer but still brought visions of showcasing her talents in America. Magda's adolescent years were spent mainly in Candomble Religious homes and attending "Teatro Castro Alves" school for ballet. With this knowledge of culture and ballet, she launched her dance career in 1975, performing with the "Loni Duro Bahia Dance Company". She toured with "Viva Bahia Dance Company" as a featured soloist throughout Europe, Canada, South America, Central America, Caribbean and the Orient.
Silvana Magda's knowledgeable background of music assisted her to make an easy transition on to the music scene. In addition, her expertise on Afro Brazilian Culture gave her great inspiration to compose all songs on her compact discs. She tours nationally and internationally with her nine piece band and backup dancers in which she receives great reviews in the capacity of a lead singer/musical director and choreographer for her group.
Katendê Band, Is rapidly building its reputation on the New York music circuit as a must experience world beat band who dishes out a heavy mixture of Brazilian, African, Caribbean, American Funk and Latin Rhythms.

Wedenesdays and Thurdsays
TOURS IN PORTUGUESE AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART - The museum offers tours in Portuguese every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The tour is free with the purchase of the museum's admission ticket. For more information, go to the information desk at the lobby of the museum. METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1000 Fifth Avenue, corner of 82nd Street, New York City. For more information, please call (212) 535-7710, or online at: http://www.metmuseum.org

PORTUGUESE CLASSES - Casa Hispânica offers the following courses this Spring Semester. Portuguese W1102 ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE II , Portuguese W1220 COMPREHENSIVE INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE , COMPREHENSIVE ELEM PORT I/II-SPANISH SPEAKERS, ADVANCED EXPRESSION AND STYLE. For more information, please contact Casa Hispânica at (212) 854-5610.

(Re)PRESENTING LUCIA: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY OF VIOLENCE IN BRAZIL - The Bildner Center invites for this lecture with Robert J. Gay, Professor of Sociology, Chair of the Sociology Department of Connecticut College. Gay will be discussing his most recently published book, Lucia: Testimonies of a Brazilian Drug Dealer’s Woman, (Temple University Press 2005), which documents the life a poor favelada as she struggles to survive in the increasingly violent and divided city of Rio de Janeiro. This life history/biography project was supported by an American Council of Learned Societies grant. Gay is also the author of Popular Organization & Democracy in Rio de Janeiro: A Tale of Two Favelas and has published numerous articles on Latin American political change. From 4-6 pm. For further information, please contact Alejandra Kubitschek, 212 817-8128/2096 fax: 212 817-1540, at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue (@34^th St.), room 9204, 9205.

CAPOEIRA CLASSES BY CAPOEIRA ANGOLA QUINTAL - Led by Mestre Ombrinho. Experience the acrobatic, intense, enlightening martial art of capoeira. For more information, please go to: www.newyorkcapoeira.com

CAPOEIRA CLASSES BY OMULU CAPOEIRA, NYC - Instructors: Cotonete and Mestre Preguiça. Martial arts, acrobatics, music. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 pm to 9:30 pm; Saturdays, from 4 pm to 6 pm. For more information, please contact the OMULU CAPOEIRA, NYC, 43 Park Place, 3rd Floor, New York. Tel.: (212) 414-5410, www.omulu.org/nyc

CAPOEIRA, MACULELÊ & AFRO-BRAZILIAN DRUMMING CLASSES - Classes are taught by Professor Ariranha, who has over 30 years of experience as a professional Capoeirista and musician. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, in White Plains, NY and on Sundays, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, in New Rochelle, NY. For more information, please contact the ARIRANHA CAPOEIRA & WORLD RHYTHM SCHOOL, at (646) 245-2948, or visit: www.world-rhythm.com

SAMBA DRUMMING! - Instructor: Philip Galinsky, Ph.D., founder & director of Samba New York!. Students will learn samba rhythms, breaks, and arrangements on a variety of Brazilian percussion instruments, as well as songs in Portuguese and the basic samba dance step. The weekly classes ground students in the samba basics, while exploring the distinct styles of some of Rio's top baterias. Some instruments are provided, and all levels are welcome. On Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, at the BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, 323 West 108th Street, New York City. For more information, please call (917) 684-9447, or online: www.sambanewyork.com; www.bsmny.org

AFRO-BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION - DENDÊ, formerly of Timbalada, offers classes in Afro-Brazilian percussion to adults on a weekly basis at his studio in Manhattan. Students will learn rhythms like samba, afoxé, maracatu and many others. Private lessons for children and adults are also available. Please email mamadele@mamadele.com, call (718) 438-6554, or visit the website www.mamadele.com, for further information. On Thursdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at THE MUSIC BUILDING, 584 8th Avenue, between 38th & 39th Streets, New York City.

AFRO-BRAZILIAN AND SAMBA DANCE - Classes are taught by Michele Bastos. Classes are held on Saturdays, from 3:30 to 5 pm, at the DJONIBA DANCE & DRUM CENTER, 37 East 18th Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York City. For more information, please call (646) 267-3956, or email chelbastos59@hotmail.com

SAMBA PERCUSSION WORKSHOP - Instructor: Philip Galinsky, Ph.D., founder & director of Samba New York!. The ongoing workshop teaches students to play Brazilian samba percussion in the style of Rio de Janeiro's famous "samba schools" -- the large-scale neighborhood associations that parade in Rio's carnival. The workshop focuses on the "bateria", the exhilarating samba school percussion section, which in Brazil can comprise up to 300 players. The weekly classes ground students in the samba basics, while exploring the distinct styles of some of Rio's top baterias. Some instruments are provided, and all levels are welcome. On Saturdays, from 4 to 6 pm, at the ULTRASOUND, 251 West 30th Street, between 7th & 8th Avenues, 7th Floor, Studio J, New York City. For complete schedule please call (917) 684-9447, or online: www.sambanewyork.com

BOOK DONATION TO THE CONSULATE'S LIBRARY - The Brazilian Consulate in New York is in the process of organizing its library. The library should open to the public before the end of the year. We are accepting book donations to our library. If you would like to donate a book, please send us a fax at (212) 827-0225, or email us: cultural@brazilny.org.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE - Brazilian Literature from revered authors offered at no cost downloaded as Microsoft Word files. Please visit http://www.vbookstore.com.br for downloads and more information.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE - A bookstore at your finger tip. Brazilian Art and Culture. You'll find books on visual arts, photography, music, cinema, and folklore. Also, music scores, video tapes, cds, etc. Please go to: http://www.lojafunarte.com.br

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE - The renowned Brazilian publishing house and bookstore Companhia das Letras, is online at: http://www.companhiadasletras.com.br

LUSO-BRAZILIAN BOOKS - They carry a wide variety of Brazilian books, dictionaries, cds and tapes. For more information, please contact LUSO-BRAZILIAN BOOKS, at (718) 624-4000, fax: (718) 858-0690 or on-line at http://www.lusobraz.com

101 CLUB 101 7th Avenue South, corner of West 4th, New York City SOUNDS OF THE WORLD - Brazilian night every Thursday. The music will make you get up and move. (212) 620-4000.	BarBossa 232 Elizabeth St. New York , NY 10012-3524 Phone: (212) 625-2340
Boca Chica Restaurant 13 First Ave. New York , NY 10003 Phone: (212) 473-0108	Brazil Grill 787 Eighth Ave. New York , NY 10019 Phone: (212) 307-9449
BRASILIA RESTAURANT, 7 West 45th Street, 212-869-9200	Blue Note, 131 W 3rd Street, NYC 10012 very often offer Brazilian shows with great musicians - 212-475-8592 - www.bluenote.net
Cabana Carioca 123 W. 45th St. New York , NY 10036 Phone: (212) 581-8088	Casa 72 Bedford St. New York , NY 10014 Phone: (212) 366-9410
Casa Brasil 316 E. 53d St. New York , NY 10022 Phone: (212) 355-5360	Café Wha 115 MacDougal St - (212) 254-3706
Churrascaria Girasol 33-18 28th Ave. Astoria , NY (Queens) Phone: (718) 545-8250	Churrascaria Plantation 150 Central Park South New York , NY 10019 Phone: (212) 489-7070
Churrascaria Plataforma 316 W 49th St New York , NY 10019 Phone: (212) 245-0505	Churrsacaria Plataforma Tribeca 221 W. Broadway New York , NY 10013-2909 Phone: (212) 925-6969
Circus 132 E. 61st St. New York , NY 10021 Phone: (212) 223-2566	Danny's Skylight Room, 346 West 46th Street, New York City. Brazilian shows every Sunday Info (212) 265-8133.
Ipanema 13 W. 46th St. New York , NY 10036 Phone: (212) 730-5848	Green Field 108-01 Northern Blvd. Flushing , NY 11368 Phone: (718) 672-5202
Master Grill 34-09 College Point Blvd. Flushing , NY 11354 Phone: (718) 762-0300	Nascimento 1068 First Ave. New York , NY 10022 Phone: (212) 755-6875
Rice n Beans restaurant 744 9th Avenue, 212-265-4444	Rice and Beans II 120 W. Third St. New York , NY 10014 Phone: (212) 375-1800
Scala Brazil 35-50 31st Street, Astoria - (212) 243-4940	SOB'S, 204 Varick Street (at Houston), New York City. Music shows every Saturday Info (212) 243-4940 (212) 307-7171 or (212) 921-1940 or online www.sobs.com
Vela 55 W. 21st St. New York , NY 10010 Phone: (212) 675-8007	Viva Brasil 473 Columbus Ave. New York , NY 10024 Phone: (212) 877-0170

The Supper Club 240 West 47 Street - (212) 921-1940	VIA BRASIL INC., 34 West 46th Street, 212-997-1158