Red Poppy Art House

Betany Coffland and Aaron Larget-Caplan
2014-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Acclaimed musicians, mezzo-soprano Betany Coffland and classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan will explore French, Spanish, English and Chinese cultures through the program “Passion and Thought in Song”. The artists’ music pulls from three centuries including lute songs and a cantata by John Dowland and G.F. Handel, love songs and dances by Reynaldo Hahn and Manuel De Falla and sounds of Eastern philosophies through Benjamin Britten’s Song for the Chinese.
Betany Coffland – mezzo-soprano
Aaron Caplan-Larget – guitar
Opera News has hailed Mezzo-soprano, Betany Coffland, as “extremely fine” and “a joy to watch,” and the San Francisco Classical Voice described her voice as “plush” and “Italianate”.
Aaron Larget-Caplan has been called, a “riveting artist whose musical styling begs immediate attention” by The Washington Post and his performances have been described as “stunningly played” by Fanfare Magazine.
Visit Betany’s site, or listen to her enchanting voice.
Also visit Aaron’s site here, or get a taste for his mastery here.

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art: Self Portraits
2014-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
April 26th: Self Portraits
Participants will explore what is a self-portrait and have the chance to reflect an image of oneself with color, strokes, and inquiry. The participant will use a mirror to paint the image of the self.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Jessica Fichot
2014-04-24 19:30 - 22:00
Drawing from her diverse heritage, chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot writes original French chanson, gypsy jazz, and various folk traditions. Armed with an accordion, toy piano, and beautiful multilingual vocals, she will be backed by a fiery band of clarinet, guitar, and upright bass. In addition to her original French compositions, Jessica will preview her anticipated new EP release, which presents Chinese songs from Shanghai from the 1930’s and 1940’s.
Sylvain Carton – clarinet, sax
Matias Alvear – upright bass
Alex Miller – guitar
Jessica Fichot – vocals, accordion, toy piano

“[Jessica Fichot] melds childlike sweetness and grown-up savoir-faire” – Pasadena Weekly

Preview Jessica’s music here
Jessica Fichot on Facebook

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Khmer Arts Salon
2014-04-22 19:30 - 22:00
Developed as a prayer in movement for the deliverance of rain, renewal, and fertility, Khmer classical dance is an art form that is more than 1,000 years old. This intimate presentation of the Khmer Arts Salon Series features a program designed to introduce audiences to this venerable tradition. Led by Khmer Arts associate artistic director Prumsodun Ok, audiences will explore the dance’s history and vocabulary through lecture, demonstration, and live performance.
For more information about Khmer Arts, please visit khmerarts.org

Admission: Free
Doors at 7pm, Salon at 7:30pm

Tim Snider and House of Waters
2014-04-20 19:30 - 22:00
Music that Reflects Our Times
Violinist and singer-songwriter, Tim Snider has traveled the world studying new and different styles of music. He’s teaming up with the Brooklyn-based band House of Waters to present a show that has been described as a blend of multinational “folk aimed at the heart, the head, and the feet.” All virtuosos in their own right with impressive performance credentials, House of Waters consists of Max ZT, Luke Notary and Moto Fukushima. The upbeat and harmonious blends that House of Waters produces align magnificently with Snider’s uplifting lyrical stories and nuanced violin. Together, their unique style is a product of intense collaboration between experts who take risks, cross boundaries, and never cease to amaze.
Tim Snider – guitar, violin, and vocals
Max ZT – hammered dulcimer
Luke Notary – percussion
Moto Fukushima – six string electric bass

“Globe-spanning sounds, classical chops” Portland Mercury
Explore Tim Snider’s sounds
Check out House of Waters

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Bay Tones Trio
2014-04-19 19:30 - 22:00
Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Piano Trio, Interplay
Bay Tones Trio was first created when Ollie Dudek, Omar Aran, and Grant Levin shared the serendipitous experience of providing joy through music to elderly residents at the Broadmoor Hotel. Since then, the three have worked together intimately to learn to create just the right balance that a piano trio format requires: each instrumentalist providing their own unique voice while producing a unified sound. Only two years old, the trio sound is fresh and playful while still honoring old jazz traditions. Bay Tones Trio has played throughout the Bay Area and recorded two albums. For this special evening, the trio will be presenting several original compositions as well as new arrangements of jazz standards.

Grant Levin – Piano
Ollie Dudek – Bass
Omar Aran – Drums
Check out Bay Tones website here.

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art: Secret Box
2014-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
April 19th: Secret Box
Small empty mint and candy boxes will be decorated with fabirc, paint, and other decorative elements to make secret boxes. Secret boxes can store the special treasures, letters, or money!
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Los Boleros
2014-04-18 19:30 - 22:00
Join Los Boleros for a night of hot havana heat at the Red Poppy! In a time of the modern salsa band Los Boleros stays true to the traditional Cuban music styles of an era when music was golden. You’ll get a taste of traditional salsa music, traditional Cuban music, Cuban son, cumbia, merengue, cha cha, danzon, vals (waltz) and yes of course… bolero music. Imagine dinner with Ricky Ricardo’s Tropicana Havana then dancing…at the Buena Vista Social Club!
Led by Rudy Furlan on the tres Cubano and the powerful vocals of Felix Samuel, Los Boleros is a show unlike any other. Felix is a singing giant from Havana, Cuba who was immediately picked up by HBO to perform in the movie “Hemingway and Gelhorn” immediately after moving to the United States Year. Los Boleros’ show has sold out monthly at the prestigious Mountain Winery, even amongst the other top names performing there. This will be their debut appearance at The Red Poppy and should not be missed!
Felix Samuel – lead vocals
Rudy Furlan – tres Cubano
David Somers – tenor sax and flute
Dominic Cabrera – congas
Edgar Lavado – bass

“Considered by many critics to be one of the best Latin bands in the Bay Area.” – Jean Bartlett, Pacifica Tribune Arts Coordinator

Los Boleros on the web
Los Boleros on YouTube
Join the official event on Facebook

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Lavay Smith: Two Shows!
2014-04-12 19:00 - 22:00
A Billy Holiday Birthday Celebration
Lavay Smith sings the Billie Holiday Songbook
As a recreation of Lavay Smith’s four-night residency in the Joe Henderson Lab at SFJazz, Smith is joined by a four piece version of her world-class band, led by pianist Chris Siebert, Danny Armstrong on Trombone, Ron Belcher on bass, and featuring the legendary Jules Brossard on sax (Brossard has played with Ray Charles, Big Mama Thorton and Eddie Cleanhead Vinson.). Ms.Smith and her band will pay tribute to Lady Day herself, the immortal Billie Holiday, who single-handedly changed popular music by instilling personal life experiences into her lyrics and elevating the art of storytelling in song. Ms.Holiday popularized songs like “Don’t Explain,” “God Bless The Child,” “Lover Man,” “Solitude,” “Strange Fruit” and dozens more. Lavay Smith, along with a band of expert musicians, will bring the songstress back to life at this special Saturday evening at the Red Poppy Art House!
Check out Lavay Smith online.
Admission is $15-20. Doors will open for the first show at 6:30pm, the performance will start at 7pm.
For the second performance, doors will open at 8:20pm, and the performance will start at approximately 8:40pm.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art: Surprise Project
2014-04-12 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
April 12th: Surprise Project led by Fay Chazin
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Fantastic Negrito
2014-04-11 19:30 - 22:00
Black Roots Music for Everyone
Fantastic Negrito is a man’s truth told in the form of black roots music. Each song helps from the real story of a musician from Oakland who experienced the highs of a million-dollar record deal, the lows of a near-fatal car accident that put him in a 4-week coma, and is now in a phase of rebirth despite his playing hand being mangled. Negrito’s music emphasizes rawness and space. Slide guitar, drums, piano. Rather than update the Delta Blues, Fantastic Negrito leaves the original sounds of Lead Belly and Skip James intact, building bridges to a modern sound with loops and samples of instruments live. But the primary element that drives Fantastic Negrito’s music is his uncut realness and zero concern for “pop” anything.
Xavier Dphrepaulezz – lead vocals
Kaz Sazaki – bass
Ruthie Price – drums
Like Fantastic Negrito on Facebook.
Get addicted to their sound and enchant your eyes.

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art: Flower Stencils
2014-04-05 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
April 5th: Flower Stencils
Stencils made of paper and cardboard will be provided to use for this print-making project. Using paints of various colors the participants can make small posters for their rooms, or as a gift for their parents. This MAPP project is dedicated to regeneration and healing of our planet, and in memory of Fukishima nuclear disaster in Japan.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Art Auction to Benefit Red Poppy Art House
2014-04-04 19:30 - 22:00
Friday, April 4th
Art Auction Benefit
Come join us for a special evening admiring (and possibly owning!) art pieces from local SF artists. Poppy themed refreshments will be available for purchase.
Artists: Todd Brown, Susana Aragon, Ximena Soza, Marc Hors, Indira Urrutia, Adrian Arias and more
Free!

Nicholas Barron
2014-03-30 19:30 - 22:00
New Chicago Blues and Soul
Nicholas Barron is a highly celebrated Chicago singer-songwriter. James Taylor called him “undeniable” when he introduced him as the launch artist for the New York Times emerging artists series @joes pub in NYC. Wayne jackson of the Memphis horns says he’s the real deal! He’s got a rare voice and totally authentic guitar style and sounds like a whole band by himself!
Nicholas has opened for Al Green, Buddy Guy, BB king, John Martyn, Shawn Colvin, Charlie Hunter, The Meters, Maceo Parker, Johny Cash, Joan Armatrading and many more! Nicholas will be performing mostly original songs that will be on his upcoming kickstarted release as well as some Classic Blues and Soul and some of his favorite originals.
Read more at nicholasbarron.com

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Quijeremá
2014-03-29 19:30 - 22:00
A merging of classical and jazz with poetic undertones
After 12 years of performances throughout the US, Canada and South America, Quijeremá returns to the Poppy for a night of retrospection and celebration, featuring new work from their upcoming project “El Viaje/The Journey”. Their music features traditional instruments and vocal poetry to create a unique style that merges jazz, classical and world idioms. Quijeremá is a 2012-13 California Arts Council grantee, performs worldwide, including special performances for the President of Chile, the Cultural Diversity Festival in Venezuela, and was a 2009 IDA nominee for best musical soundtrack for the PBS documentary “Archeology of Memory.”

Quique Cruz (Chile) – voice, strings, Andean wind instruments & percussion
Jeremy Allen (USA) – voice, bass & percussion
Maria Fernanda Acuña (Venezuela) – voice, percussion & Venezuelan cuatro
Shain Carrasco (USA) – Cello)
John Calloway (USA) – piano, flute & percussion)

“Using various methods of artistic expression, Quijeremá is more than just a band. They are poets and multi-media designers. Combining sounds from almost all over Latin America, their music contains a multi-cultural vibe that is guaranteed to impress anyone.”- SFReMezcla

Get a sneak peek of Quijerema on Soundcloud.
Check out their website, here.

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art
2014-03-29 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
March 29th – Marshmellow Spaghetti Geometry/ Formas Geometricas
Participants will explore the creation of two or three dimensional geometric shapes such as cubes, squares, or trapezoids. Using marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti to create a unique shape and explore geometric forms.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Sariyah Idan and The Maccabees
2014-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
Sariyah Idan, an internationally touring vocalist, songwriter and actor, is jazz trained, hip-hop educated and influenced by music of her Jewish roots. She blends musical styles into an alternative sound seasoned with soul and passionately hopeful longing while riffing on topics ranging from romance to politics. Akin to Nneka and Amy Winehouse, Sariyah takes inspiration from a across the musical spectrum and has shared stages with notable Bay Area artists Aima the Dreamer, La Gente, Jordan and the RituaL and legends Lee “Scratch” Perry and Pete Seeger. The night of March 28th will feature songs from her EP “Deeper Than Skin,” other originals and a cover or two.
Sariyah Idan – vocals & guitar
Aaron Kierbel – drums
Jesse Strauss – bass

“Sariyah Idan creates an eclectic palette of emotionally engaging, wildly imaginative, and fulfilling ‘soulful’ instincts to craft her own meditations on love and introspection.” –Sabrina Okoegwale

Listen to her sultry sounds
Join the official event on Facebook.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Teobi's Dreaming: Sunday Performance
2014-03-23 15:00 - 17:30
A Performative Inquiry into Biology and Being
The 2014 Premier

Conceived and Directed by Todd Thomas Brown
featuring Camille Mai, Ellen Oliver, Schuyler Karr, Tiffany Austin, Adrian Arias, and Kenya Moses.
The Red Poppy Art House is experimenting with its first foray into presenting a multi-performance theater/dance production. We are pleased to announce the production of Teobi’s Dreaming – A performative Inquiry into Biology and Being, a new work by Red Poppy Art House founding artist, Todd Thomas Brown. If you’ve been to the Poppy for any of its exceptional programming in music, you’ll encounter a very different environment this time around as the Poppy converts aspects of its space to draw on a black-box theater aesthetic. Teobi’s Dreaming represents the first step in this kind of programming as the Poppy seeks to support interdisciplinary and/or experimental works that continue to diversify both the artistic content and the intersection of artistic and cultural communities that convene within its walls. Come see what it’s all about!
About Teobi’s Dreaming
Teobi’s Dreaming is a multi-disciplinary theatrical performance that explores questions on human biology, ancestry, and the fleeting moments of spontaneous presence that we experience in our daily lives. Consider how we walk though life confident about certain facts; we know where we live and where we keep our plates, sneakers, and laundry, and yet we are mostly unaware of what goes on inside our bodies in each passing moment. Teobi asks, where is my spleen? Do I know? Is it that I have a body, or does my body have me? Teobi’s Dreaming plays upon the idea that our biology and DNA are not aspects of some biological machinery storing genetic information and code, but rather they represent a continuity of stories, poetry, and dreams, moving forward through time – a bio-poetic organism, the body-being in which we live.
Conceived as a “performative inquiry,” during Todd Thomas Brown’s Artist Fellowship at San Francisco’s de Young Museum, Teobi’s Dreaming engages stillness, humor, reflection, challenge, and insight, to facilitate the capacity within us to hold questions that we cannot answer. As the poet Rilke said, “Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.”
Cast | Camille Mai, Ellen Oliver, Schuyler Karr, Tiffany Austin, Adrian Arias, Kenya Moses, and Todd Thomas Brown
Music | Camille Mai, Schuyler Karr, and Tiffany Austin
Choreography/Dance | Ellen Oliver & Kenya Moses
Visual poetry/performance | Adrian Arias
Three Performance Special Engagement
Evening Performances: Thursday & Friday, March 20 and 21, 7:30PM
Sunday Matinee: March 23, 3PM
More about Todd Thomas Brown and Teobi’s Dreaming
Tickets $18
Buy advanced tickets here http://teobisdreaming.bpt.me/
Teobi’s Dreaming is supported by the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Zellerbach Family Foundation.

Family Art: Dream Catchers/ Atrapa Suenos
2014-03-22 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
March 22nd- Dream Catchers/ Atrapa Suenos
This all natural process will involve sticks, rocks, and yarn to create dream catchers. The participants can utilize paints, various yarns, and shapes of supplies to create a one of a kind dream catcher.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Teobi's Dreaming: Friday Performance
2014-03-21 19:30 - 21:00

Teobi's Dreaming: Thursday Performance
2014-03-20 19:30 - 21:00

Family Art: Clay Day/ Dia de Plastelina
2014-03-15 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
March 15th Clay Day/ Dia de Plastelina
Various colors of clay will be used to create figures such as animals, shapes, or uniquely inspired forms by participants.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Sureando: Rambling through the South
2014-03-15 07:30 - 22:00
A Concert Featuring South American Gems Mochi Parra and David Pinto
Born in the rural town of Parral, Chile, Mochi Parra began training as a concert cellist and performer at the age of five. Deeply rooted in Chilean folk songs, her repertoire stretches to embrace musical influences from all over South and Central America as well as the Caribbean. Her captivating voice has been heard in combination with a number of remarkable musicians such as Carlos Hayre, Juan Falu, and Carlos Mejia Godoy.
Berkeley Jazz School teacher David Pinto is internationally known for his work as music director, arranger, and bass player for Grammy-winner Susana Baca. He was a member of Peru Jazz, a group highly praised for their innovation in encompassing Pervian roots. David also leads the group Syncopated Colors.

Mochi and David are teaming up to present a concert of South American musical jewels that will set a precedent for the boundless possibilities between the voice and a six-stringed bass. The two gave taste of their beautiful musical dialogue at the Encuentro Festival last December when presenting an arrangement of the late Rafael Manriquez’s “The Hand,” and were said to have “created an exquisite orchestration.” It goes without saying that we are in for a treat!

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Kats and Mano meet the Dragon
2014-03-14 19:30 - 22:00
Acoustic Reggae, New Beats, and Blue Nights
A quartet with an intimate history, Kats and Mano Meet the Dragon have worked together for over three decades, creating original compositions that encompass elements from roots reggae, dancehall, and ska, to rock-jazz and R&B. At the core, their eclectic style focuses on three part harmony, percussive rhythms, and a dual bass line played by two bass players. They are currently working on their third album, which includes only original material. For this special night, KMD will be presenting songs from this new album, prior albums, and renditions of pieces from artists they deeply respect.

Mano Dawes – bass, guitar, and vocals
Katsumi Asazawa – lead guitar and vocals
The Dragon – bass, rhythm guitar, and vocals
Dave Eagle – percussion
Check out KMD’s music here.

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Salaam, Shalom, Coming Together
2014-03-13 19:30 - 22:00
Salaam, Shalom, Coming Together
A concert of Prayer for Peace
Lior Tsarfaty is an internationally-touring singer, songwriter, recording artist and director of Prayer Songs Project, an ensemble founded create a space where music from a diverse range of cultures and traditions could be combined and explored in unique ways. His debut CD “The Prayer Songs Project” features Tsarfaty’s warm, textured vocals and other renowned musicians from Israel including Yossi Fine, India, Morocco and the United States Jennifer Berezan, cellist Jami Sieber, and pianist John R. Burr. For this special evening Lior will partner with an ensemble of international musicians including Elaine Kreston on cello and Karina Jacinda Small on vocals.
Lior Tsarfaty – guitar and vocals
Elaine Kreston – cello
Karina Jacinda Small – vocals
Issa Nessim – vocals
Tanbur and Yayl – percussion
Michaelle Goerlitz – percussion
Lior on the web
Join the official event on Facebook.

Admission: $20/advance, $22-25/door. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Advanced tickets: http://salaamshalom.bpt.me

Bang Data
2014-03-08 19:30 - 22:00
Fast forward with the new sound of Latin Alternative music
Bang Data was created in early 2008, bringing you a mix of slick and melodic guitar, gritty synth & bass, over banging electro-acoustic rhythms; making this the perfect canvas for Deuce Eclipse’s bilingual rhymes and melodies. Bang Data’s sound is a mash-up of styles combining hints of latin, reggae, hip-hop & rock triggering memories of music we once grew up with yet offering a futuristic vision of latin alternative music. Most recently, Bang Data’s self titled single was featured on the Emmy® Award winning television drama Breaking Bad. The song was part Season 4 Episode 10 “Salud.”
Bang Data on the web
Get a free download of “Salud” here
Red Poppy Facebook event

Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art: God’s Eyes/ Ojos de Dios
2014-03-08 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
March 8th God’s Eyes/ Ojos de Dios
This project involves weaving yarn around sticks in order to create a triangular figure that is detailed in color and can be various sizes. The God’s eyes have been made traditionally by indigenous people. Supplies will be provided for participants to create God’s Eyes for homes or other spaces.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.

Squid Inc with Special Guest Carrie Katz
2014-03-07 19:30 - 22:00
A dance between popular music and classical tradition!
A compelling brew of back beat rhythm, multicultural groove, and modern classical, Squid Inc is made up of a group of Bay Area’s fiercest string players advocating for classical instruments and classical music. The group creates both original works and unique adaptations of mainstream alternative and rock music, which is sure to be an unusual experience! For a portion of this special evening Squid will be joined by Carrie Katz (Rosin Coven), with her original song cycle and arrangements by the Squids.
Hrabba Atladottir – violin
Jory Fankuchen – violin
Darcy Rindt – Viola, vocals
Beth Candervennet – cello, vocals
Carrie Katz – vocals
More about Squid Inc
Carrie Katz on the web

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Acentos Revival
2014-03-06 19:30 - 22:00
In this event, co-founder of the Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase Fish Vargas unites with the co-founder of The Acentos Review, Raina J. León, and former guest editor, Bonafide Rojas in a powerful reading of new poetry. Acentos has shifted in forms for over 10 years – poetry showcase, foundation, and workshops. In the end Acentos Review creates a supporting environment for Latina and Latino artistic voices. There will be three featured poets and two open mic segments. It will be an event to remember, and the first Acentos event held on the West Coast.

Fish Vargas is a Bronx born Nuyorican poet. He has shared his words and experience at countless poetry venues, fundraisers, festivals, universities throughout NYC and the United States. In 2012, he coached the Bay Area youth team that competed at Brave New Voices to a 4th place finish and in 2013 to a final stage appearance.

Bonafide Rojas has appeared on “Def Poetry Jam” season 4, the documentary “Spitting Ink” and has been published in multiple anthologies and journals. He is the co-bandleader of experimental rock band the Mona Passage & has performed nationally and internationally.

Raina J. León, CantoMundo fellow, Cave Canem graduate fellow (2006) and member of the Carolina African American Writers Collective, has been published in numerous journals as a writer of poetry, fiction and nonfiction.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

Family Art: Stencils
2014-03-01 13:00 - 16:00
Family Art takes place every Saturday afternoon.

Time: 1pm-4pm
March 1st- Stencils
Pre-made stencils made of paper and cardboard will be provided to use for this print-making project. Using paint of various colors the participants can make small posters for their rooms, or as a gift for for some one.
All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed.
Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates.
Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.
