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Spirit of Uganda

Spirit of Uganda in Menlo Park

Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM (PST)

Atherton, United States

Spirit of Uganda

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
General Admission
* All seats are general admission (no reserved seating). All attendees (including children) must have a ticket. * Please print tickets and bring them to the event. Doors open at 5:15pm. * Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased via Eventbrite. If event is NOT sold out in advance, remaining seats will be sold at the door at 5:30pm. * The show runs approximately 2 hours (including a 15 minute intermission as well as a Question and Answer session following the performance for those who wish to stay).
Ended $30.00 $2.64
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Event Details

“Invigorating the stage with that elusive thing called joy.”
The New York Times

This vibrant music and dance extravaganza features a cast of performers ages 11-18 who have traveled from halfway around the world in celebration of their passion for the arts and their joy for life. The moving - both physically and emotionally - performers use exuberant drumming, exhilirating choreography, layered rhythms, and call-and-response vocals to share the culture of their East African homeland.

“The drums and vibrant human voices all send a message –

one of courage and hope.”
The Village Voice

Led by 30-year old Artistic Director and master of ceremonies, Peter Kasule, and produced by Empower African Children, Spirit of Uganda brings a dual message of hope and awareness. Combined with cultural African traditions are contemporary concerns that address real life issues – issues that have affected the children personally – such as devastation in the wake of illness, poverty and war. Empower African Children is a non-profit organization working to help the young people of Uganda develop leadership skills, get educated and tell their own stories through the arts.

 

Visit the artist's website at www.empowerafricanchildren.org.

Click here for a short video with more information.

See inspiring "Transcendant Spirit" book and video here.

 


Sponsored by the City of Menlo Park Community Services Department


 



When & Where



The Performing Arts Center
Menlo-Atherton High School
555 Middlefield Road
Atherton, 94027

Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM (PST)


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Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 9:01 PM

They're here!!!  The "Spirit of Uganda" arrived this evening and unloaded their bus at Menlo Atherton High School in preparation for the performance tomorrow evening at 6pm.  There are still tickets available so spread the word to your friends and have them purchase their tickets online.  See you at the show!

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