Celebración del Día Internacional de la Juventud Activity: Know your rights! Actividad: Sepa sus derechos!
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Proyecto de Presentaciones de Arte en la Mission Description: Celebrating International Day of the World's Indigenous People Celebrando el Dia Mundial de los Indigenas Activity: Spirit Animals! Actividad: Animales de Espiritu!
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The Fear of Success - tHIRD sATURDAY: Brought to you by the Family Arts Youth and Volunteer Artistic and Leadership Development Program They say our greatest fear is that we are powerful beyond belief… Workshop by resident trainer LeeAnn Mallorie Cost: Free for volunteers of the Red Poppy Art House RSVP johanna@redpoppyarthouse.org
Read MoreEarly Afternoon Show! HELIX COLLECTIVE’S WORLD DANCE CLUB
The First Classical Dance Club! LA-based Helix Collective plays Bollywood, Klezmer, Waltzes and Rock and teaches you all the right moves to join in! Behind the music is a line-up of seasoned, young composers, all with a talent for writing music that rocks! You'll wiggle your hips to film composer Mark Weiser's Bollywood Dance and join a circle dance to the Klezmer by New York composer Stephen Dankner. A little Salsa is followed by Phil Popham's Knights Ho Gal...
Read MoreMR. LUCKY AND ALLISON LOVEJOY
An Evening Of Jazz And Cabaret Original compositions by composer, pianist and chanteuse Allison Lovejoy and unique renditions of standards by Mr. Lucky with special guests Ralph Carney, Joshua Brody, Mike Groh, Stoo Odom. Also, appearances by guest vocalists Beth Wilmurt and Alexis Lane Jensen who will be performing original cabaret and theater work. mrlucky.org allisonlovejoy.com $12-$15 admission. Doors at 8:30 pm...
Read MoreREBECCA CROSS + WOLF & CROW
An Evening Of Music For The Spirit Rebecca Cross is a composer of electronic and acoustic music. Her work has been seen in NYTimes, Vouge, SFWeekly, Elle, Nylon and was recently showcased at the International Museum of Women recognizing women in technology. Her current project is an exploration of Americana storytelling with a focus on frequency and sound healing. Wolf & Crow is a San Francisco based folk duo founded in 2009 comprised of Zachary “Crow” Vi...
Read MoreCLATTERING LOOM: A SEASONAL READING // YUTTA-HEY
It's A Good Day To Die Clattering Loom is a themed reading co-curated by Valerie Chavez and Jonathan Hirsch that asks its participants to explore a word or phrase from another language that doesn't quite translate into English. The August reading examines the Cherokee phrase "Yutta Hey" which translates as "Its a good day to die."- the famous battle cry of the Cherokee Indian. Alan Kaufman, Ian Tuttle, Adam Stephens, Stephanie Foo, Juli C. Lasselle, J. Brando...
Read MoreKarina Denike, performs with Bells!
Virtuosic chanteuse Karina Denike will transport you to a decade that never happened—but should have. Steeped in the lost eras of 1930’s torch songs and Motown, her original songs draw from sea shanties, Eastern European lullabies, doo wop drama, and other unexpected sources. Supporting herself on chord organ, and backed by an adventurous San Francisco band of established composers and musicians in their own right; Aaron Novik on Bass Clarinet, Lily Taylor and Melody Ferris on voca...
Read MoreAISHA FUKUSHIMA, COCO PEILA & MADLINES
Soul, Poetry, Sound Writer, rhymer and culture warrior, MADlines, combines witty lyrics with off-the-wall rhyme schemes. She's worked as a poet mentor with Youth Speaks, graduated with her MFA this year, and recently released a mixed tape: Mad Habit. Bay Area singer-songwriter and emcee, Coco Peila, combines empowering lyrics and unique vocal delivery with fun and laughter. She's currently finishing an audio project called “Pleased To Meet You”. Aisha Fukushima...
Read MoreFatum Brothers’ Peacetet
Fresh & Joyous Jazz Sounds from New York The Peacetet is the newest musical offering from the Fatum Brothers, which combines the energy and soul of their highly acclaimed Jazz Orchestra, and the intimacy of their trio. The Peacetet features some of New York City’s most exciting young talent whom possess the unique ability to connect with the audience and create humane and relevant music. The band’s interpretations of Folk tunes and Gospel melodies showcas...
Read MoreDana Lyn & Kyle Sanna
A "Through the Looking Glass" Approach to Irish Music ....or.... Fiddler Dana Lyn and guitarist Kyle Sanna first met at a traditional Irish music session in New York City ten years ago. They soon discovered a shared interest in classical, world and experimental music, as well as a deep admiration and respect for Irish music. Both are active participants in Brooklyn’s eclectic music scene as arrangers, composers, players and improvisers. Their collaborative ef...
Read MoreSameer Gupta’s Namaskar
Golden-Era Bollywood Meets Modern Jazz Namaskar’s acclaimed percussionist, Sameer Gupta (The Supplicants, Marc Cary, VidyA), combines well-known compositions from the Indian Golden Era of Bollywood with Indian Ragas and modern American Jazz to craft an irresistibly, beautiful, artistic statement. Namaskar musically embodies the integrative spirit of our time. An original musical voice in Jazz, World, and Fusion music, Sameer Gupta is known as one of the few percussioni...
Read MoreThe Itch
INVESTING IN THE CREATIVE HUNCHA monthly social-cultural mixer.Investing in The Creative Hunch, aka "the Itch," is a sociocultural network of artistic projects that organize their administrative teams around the convening dinner gatherings. Amidst the sharing of art, spirits, and food, new friendships are born. Come out and learn how with 3-5 hrs/wk you can become part of a production team for a local project.
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The Music Of Eddie Harris Internationally renowned saxophonist/composer/educator Dayna Stephens,is a force to watch out for. A fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound, Dayna has also proven himself as a master of composition and arrangement. He is a highly-acclaimed band leader and an “in-demand”, side-man for some of Jazz’s contemporary masters, such as Kenny Barron, Idris Muhammad, Taylor Eigsti. In recent years, he has appeared on stage with numerous established musi...
Read MoreThe Supplicants
Improvisational Reunion In SF Saxophonist David Boyce (Broun Fellinis), bassist David Ewell (Vivendo de Pao) , and drummer Sameer Gupta (Marc Cary, NAMASKAR) start from scratch for each performance, channeling their inspiration into freely improvised musical moments. The Supplicants have been sculpting their unique sound for over 10 years, starting in 1999 in San Francisco. Their concerts at The Red Poppy have been consistently unforgettable musical experiences. Sameer Gupta flies...
Read MorePrasant Radhakrishnan’s VidyA
South Indian Classical Meets Jazz VidyA merges Jazz with the melodic and rhythmic nuance of South Indian Classical (Carnatic) music. Led by critically-acclaimed saxophonist, Prasant Radhakrishnan, VidyA has emerged with a soulful, penetrating sound that pushes the labels of "Fusion" or "World Music." These three artists have an almost telepathic interplay, incorporating the forward motion of both Indian Classical and Jazz rhythms while elaborating Carnatic ra...
Read MoreForró Brazuca
The Best Brazilian Dance Party Forró Brazuca plays traditional Northeastern Brazilian Forró music like no one else outside of Brazil. Thanks to the presence and leadership of accordionist Francelino Alves, this SF-based quartet of Brazilians has been packing dance floors all over with their "Forró", "Xote", and "Rastapé" grooves. Bassist Carlos Oliveira from Pernambuco, drummer Chris Thomas from Rio de Janeiro, and percussionist/vocalist Paulo Presotto from São Paulo p...
Read MoreMijo de la Palma: A Ray of Caribbean Light Over This (Other) Great City by the Sea
Being Puerto Rican, a recent arrival to San Francisco and being thousands of miles away from the Isla del Encanto, Borikén, Puerto Rico (it has so many names to those who know of it and its rich history) I fell into absolute nostalgia when I first heard Mijo de la Palma, a musical act that I had not encountered while I was living in San Juan, a city that like San Francisco lies by the sea. His sounds are remittent to nova trova, rock del patio, música jíbara and all the music made ...
Read MoreTHE DYNAMIC MISS FAYE CAROL TRIO
Singing To Your Soul And Rejoicing Life! Faye Carol’s unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. This Bay Area living legend remains true to her Mississippi roots infusing the Blues into everything from Cole Porter to Michelle Legrand songs. She began singing while still a young girl in Meridian and later relocated to Northern California where she became immersed in Gospel music and in the 1960s her professional career beg...
Read MoreDANIELLA GORDON
SWEDISH SINGER/SONGWRITER
Into Me You See - A Musical, Theatrical Performance
Daniella Gordon, a Stockholm-based singer, composer, therapist and life coach, is performing her award-winning album, into me you see at the Red Poppy! This is an exceptional performance that explores the journey of true identity and our relationship to life. into me you see, a play on the word “intimacy”, is also a theater performance with haunting beautiful melodies and unique, meaningful lyrics...
Read MoreDEREK LASSITER
Songs from the Medicine Bag Lyrically talented vocalist/composer, Derek Lassiter, makes his third appearance at Red Poppy Art House this June. With a soulful honesty, Lassiter’s upcoming release, Music Outside, contains songs that debuted to sold-out audiences at the Poppy. In this set Lassiter will present soothing songs from Music Outside as well as songs from his previous release, Witness, and covers from some of his favorite artist including, Abbey Lincoln, Nick Dr...
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ANY DISTRACTION'LL DO Folk Fingerpicking And Contemporary Blues San Francisco-based folk-blues artist Mokai sings and performs his new album Any Distraction'll Do. Beautiful guitar work underpins a collection of original acoustic Blues, instrumental pieces, and new takes on traditional Country Blues. His Roots sound and authentic fingerpicking are the perfect vehicle for the free-flowing ideas and intricate details in his songs. Shifting in mood ...
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AN EVENING OF PERSIAN PERCUSSION WITH PEZHHAM AKHAVASS
Exploring Dimensions Of Persian Beats Join us for an evening of Persian classical music and percussion with instruments tom bak and daf by acclaimed percussionist Pezhham Akhavass. The tombak is a type of goblet drum covered in animal skin that makes delicate, complicated and detailed rhythms with the rolling and snapping of the fingers on the side of the drum. The Daf is a frame drum whose interior is lined with ...
Read MoreRAY OBIEDO GROUP
An Instrumental Powerhouse That Blends Latin Jazz With Driving Contemporary Funk Grooves Contemporary Jazz composer and guitarist Ray Obiedo has been at the forefront of musicians that have combined Jazz, Funk and Brazilian styles into a fresh and dynamic new musical brew. Bringing together these elements and fusing them with his infectious brand of West Coast Funk, Ray creates music that is both exciting to dance and listen to. The eclectic backgro...
Read MoreKENNY HAWKINS AND GROOVINDEEP
Classic, Latin And Contemporary Jazz Come hear some fantastic music that will include Classic, Latin and Contemporary Jazz performed by phenomenal musicians including, the exciting, melodic, master pianist Grant Levin, the amazingly-talented, multi-instrumentalist, Ajayi Jackson on drums and bassoon, the wonderful composer and bassist Joe McKinley, and the tremendously-talented Kenny Hawkins on tenor sax and flutes. www.groovindeep.com
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Read MorePAPA BEAR AND THE EASY LOVE
An Evening For The Wild The intention of this project is to spread love and joy through music. Over the years Aaron has assembled a beautiful catalogue of songs, and an awe inspiring cast of musicians to perform them. Giving a nod to classic song writers such as Neil Young and Elliot Smith, Aaron writes in a style that connects the old with the new, the ancient with the future… All with the purpose to help people connect to each other and themselves. At his s...
Read MoreMARCUS SHELBY
Born in February 1966, Marcus Shelby has been playing the acoustic bass for 23 years. In this time, he has built a diverse and accomplished biography. Shelby was bandleader of Columbia Records and GRP Impulse! Recording Artists Black/Note and is currently the Artistic Director and leader of The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, The Marcus Shelby Septet and the Marcus Shelby Trio. In addition, Shelby holds an instructor position at the Berkeley Young Musician Program, San Fran...
Read MoreI can move any way you want me to…who am I?
Puedo moverme como tu quieras…quien soy? Actividad: Soy un títere. Activity: I’m a puppet.
Read MoreWatch out a Snake! Celebrating world snake day.
Cuidado con la Serpiente! Celebrando el dia de la serpiente. Actividad: Crea una serpiente 3 dimensional!
Activity: Create a 3 dimensional snake!
Read MoreAMALGAMATION: A Project about Systems, Networks and Communities
This project seeks to integrate the residence of artist Ralph Vázquez-Concepción at the Red Poppy Art House, the Family Arts Program, local residents and artists as well as invited artists from abroad to participate in a dialogue about what the terms “networks”, “systems”, and “community” mean to them. The result will be an installation that will express, if in a conceptual manner, the continuum of significance and the way these terms integrate in culture. Everyone has an idea of what the cent...
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