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Showing 45 entries from Events & Happenings: Performances, festivals, parties, extravaganzas, and the like!
- Thursday, August 25: Sayon Camara joins Landaya Ensemble and the Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra at the NH Jazz Center in Laconia, NH
August 23, 2011 - Don’t miss this great cultural event at the lakes Region’s newest music venue, the NH Jazz Center, in Laconia, NH.
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Sunday, May 15, 2011: Sayon Camara Drumming Workshop (Hartland VT)
May 5, 2011 - We are pleased to share with you that Guinea, West Africa-born djembefola, Sayon Camara, will be offering an afternoon-long drumming workshop in Hartland, VT on Sunday, May 15, 2011. This is an amazing opportunity to experience and learn the rhythms of West Africa from a gifted teacher and player who comes from the Mandinka drumming tradition.
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Memory Lane! 100 Most Recent Concerts
April 1, 2010 - Well, the BBM crew sure has been at it a while now, serving up rhythms and good times across the region for near a decade. With a touch of nostalgia, we present to you a chronological list of our 100 most recent concerts…
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - The Wailers at the Hampton Beach Ballroom, August 26, 2009
August 24, 2009 - The Wailers at the Hampton Beach Ballroom, August 26, 2009
author: Dave | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Sundiata’s Children: Photos and Art by Dave Kobrenski, January 15 to February 5, 2009
January 11, 2009 - Showing at the Galletly Gallery in New Hampton, NH from January 15 - February 5, 2009, “Sundiata’s Children” portrays the people and cultural traditions of the Mandinka peoples of sub-Saharan Africa, through the art and photography of Dave Kobrenski. Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, January 15, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.
author: Dave | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Saturday, August 16: BBM Rhythm Ensemble & The Afromotive at the Stone Church, Newmarket NH
August 11, 2008 - The BBM Rhythm Ensemble joins forces with North Carolina Afro-beat funksters, the Afromotive, for a special high energy evening of African roots music, funk, and more.
author: BBM New Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - May 18, 2008: BBM at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH! Workshop and Performance
May 7, 2008 - The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be at The Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, for a special afternoon workshop and evening performance on Sunday May 18, 2008
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - West African Dance! February 28th Workshop, and Six-Week Course, March 13-April 17
February 23, 2008 - Dancer Kerri Biller and members of NH’s own BBM Rhythm Ensemble lead a fun and invigorating journey into the world of West African dance through two special events: a special one-evening workshop, on Thursday February 28th, and a six-week dance series from March 13th through April 17th, 2008.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Fall 2007 West African Dance! Thursdays in Concord, NH, October 25 - November 29
October 18, 2007 - We’re very pleased to announce our upcoming series of West African Dance Workshops, happening five Thursdays this Fall, in Concord, NH — with our good friend and dancer extraordinaire, Frank Anderson.
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - The Joyful Sounds of West Africa return to the Common Man, in Ashland NH - October 5, 2007
September 29, 2007 - The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble returns to the Common Man on Friday, October 5th for a special performance of traditional West African rhythms and songs.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - The 2007 Pirate Party - September 28, 2007
September 18, 2007 - Did you know that there is a direct correlation between the increase in global temperatures and the decreasing number of pirates in the world? You are invited to help us counteract this global problem — come dance, drink, and be merry by joining us at the 2007 Pirate Party at D Acres Farm in Dorchester, NH, on September 28, 2007.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Dance Workshops Return! Special Series with Guest Artist, Frank Anderson
May 18, 2007 - BBM is very pleased to announce a new series of West African Dance workshops this Spring 2007 with guest artist Frank Anderson, along with the BBM Rhythm Ensemble.
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Climate Change Day 2007: A Special Event with the BBM Rhythm Ensemble
April 9, 2007 - The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble, in coordination with our friends at D Acres Organic Farm in Dorchester, NH, have organized a fun and educational event in conjuction with a national movement on April 14, 2007: Climate Change Day.
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Concert and Dance Party with the BBM Rhythm Ensemble: Friday, December 8, 2006
November 23, 2006 - Join the BBM Rhythm Ensemble at beautiful Stone Gardens on Straits Road in our own New Hampton, NH for an evening of music, dancing, and friends, featuring an upbeat selection of West African rhythms and songs as performed by the BBM Rhythm Ensemble.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Drumming for Peace: Concord NH Peace Rally, September 30, 2006
October 1, 2006 - Concord, NH was the scene of a peace rally this September 30, 2006, where 800 people gathered to protest the war in Iraq and stand together for non-violence. The BBM Rhythm Enseble was there to share music with a performance and Drum-in…
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM to peform at D Acres Annual FARM DAY 2006 on Saturday, August 19
August 12, 2006 - Join the masses for D Acres annual Farm Day celebration featuring live music, great food, a raffle, and tours of the farm. August 19, begins at 5pm.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - All Walks of Life Festival, Rumney, NH: August 10-13, 2006
August 10, 2006 - Join the BBM Rhythm Ensemble and Friends for a weekend of fun, music, camping, and more in Rumney, NH this August 10-13, 2006. (BBM performs Saturday, August 12)
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - The Sounds of West Africa return to The Village Perk with the BBM Rhythm Ensemble: July 15, 2006
June 27, 2006 - Dont miss this special evening of music, culture, and dancing at New Hampshire’s “Best Regional Hangout” — The Village Perk, in Meredith, NH.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble at Longhaul Farm’s 4th Annual “Taste of the Farm,” July 5, 2006
June 26, 2006 - The Longhaul Farm and Black Bear Moon are inviting our friends and neighbors to once again join us for a night of festivities and taste testing at the farm in Holderness, NH. Live music provided by the BBM Rhythm Ensemble and the Crunchy Western Boys.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble: Summer 2006 Performance Schedule
June 24, 2006 - Summer is the time for live music and dancing! Be sure to catch the sounds of the West African djembe, dunun drums, Fula flute, and more at these great summer events…
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble performs at the Common Man on Friday, June 23, 2006 (Ashland, NH)
June 12, 2006 - The lively sounds of the West African djembe, Fula flute, dunun drums, and more return to the Common Man in Ashland on Friday, June 23, 2006 with the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - West African Drumming Workshop and Performance: Campton, NH’s “Music in the Spring” Festival, May 20, 2006
May 2, 2006 - Black Bear Moon will be offering an all-levels West African Drumming workshop, followed by a performance by the BBM Rhythm Ensemble, at Campton’s “Music in the Spring” Festival on May 20, 2006. Workshop registration includes festival admission.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Potluck and Performance with the BBM Rhythm Ensemble, to benefit Nicaragua Club
May 2, 2006 - The BBM Rhythm Ensemble will be in Plymouth, NH, on Saturday, May 13th, for a groovy potluck and performance to benefit the PSU Nicaragua Club.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble performance: Saturday, March 25, 2006 at The Village Perk
March 20, 2006 - Meredith NH’s coolest new café and live music spot — the Village Perk — is where the BBM Rhythm Ensemble will be on Saturday, March 25, 2006, performing two sets of West African music.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - “Legends of West Africa” to make Boston debut
March 15, 2006 - April 10 and 11, 2006, an explosive troupe of dancers and drummers from Guinea celebrate West Africa’s ethnic heritage in their Boston debut of their full evening show. Mamady Keita: Artistic Director; Moustopha Bangoura, Choreographer.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - The Middle Earth Music Hall hosts BBM Rhythm Ensemble: Thursday, March 16, 2006
March 12, 2006 - The Middle Earth Music Hall in Bradford, VT will be host to the contagious rhythms of the BBM Rhythm Ensemble on Thursday, March 16, 2006 — featuring an all new set of traditional West African music!
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Back from Africa…lots of BBM Rhythm Ensemble performances coming up this Spring!
February 21, 2006 - BBM Director Dave K has just returned from a month-long stay in West Africa, and he and the BBM Rhythm Ensemble have been hard at work, gearing up for a busy spring. Here are some of our upcoming performance dates…
author: Dave Kobrenski | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble performs at the Common Man in Ashland, NH: January 7th and February 18th, 2006
November 29, 2005 - The BBM Rhythm Ensemble will be performing twice at one of our favorite hangouts — the Common Man in Ashland, NH. Sure to be some great times…don’t miss ‘em!
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble performs at the Middle Earth Music Hall: December 21, 2005
November 28, 2005 - The BBM Rhythm Ensemble will be the featured performers at the Middle Earth Music Hall on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Don’t miss this special evening of music, dancing, great food and drink, at an awesome venue!
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - West African Dance Workshop: Friday, December 9, 2005, in Concord NH
November 26, 2005 - Dancer Kerri Biller and members of NH’s own BBM Rhythm Ensemble lead this fun and invigorating journey into the world of West African dance. Always to awesome live drumming, our dance workshops are a great way to stay fit and have lots of fun at the same time. All levels welcome.
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Presents…an Evening of West African Drumming: Workshop, Potluck, and Film, on December 2, 2005
November 19, 2005 - Join BBM director Dave Kobrenski and members of the BBM Team for a fun-filled, all-levels excursion into West African drumming — along with a community potluck and special film showing!
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble Performance at the Village Perk: Saturday, October 8, 2005
October 4, 2005 - On Saturday, October 8, 2005, the BBM Rhythm Ensemble will bring their unique and energetic blend of traditional West African music back to the Village Perk in Meredith, NH. Bring your dancing shoes!
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble to Perform at Timberman Triathlon event at Ellacoya State Park: Sunday, August 21, 2005 (Rain or Shine!)
August 19, 2005 - On Sunday, August 21, 2005, the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be providing their joyous and energetic renditions of traditional West African drum rhythms at the Ellacoya State Park, on the banks of Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, NH, as part of the festivities for the 5th Annual Timberman Triathlon taking place throughout the weekend. (Rain or Shine event!)
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Fall 2005 West African Drumming and Dance Schedule Announced!
August 19, 2005 - This fall 2005, join Dave, Kerri, and the BBM Rhythm Ensemble for our BEST session yet of traditional West African djembe and dunun drumming and dancing classes and workshops. From awesome 10-week courses, to drop-in workshops, we’ve got the events that will keep rhythm in your life throughout the season!
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - July 6, 2005: BBM Rhythm Ensemble to perform at Long Haul Farm’s 3rd Annual “Taste of the Farm” Event!
July 3, 2005 - The BBM Rhythm Ensemble will be presenting their upbeat renditions of traditional West African djembe music at the Long Haul Farm’s delightful “Taste of the Farm” event on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Great eats and great music at a terrific outdoor summer location in Holderness, New Hampshire.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble: Summer 2005 Performances
June 7, 2005 - Join the BBM Rhythm Ensemble for these exciting upcoming summer performances of traditional West African music, featuring the djembe and dunun drums and music of the Malinke, Susu, and Baga of Guinea, West Africa!
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble Performance: Saturday, March 26 at the Village Perk in Meredith, NH
March 24, 2005 - Bring some dancin’ shoes and join the BBM crew for a fun-filled evening, featuring the sounds of West Africa as the BBM Ensemble performs lively renditions of the music of the Malinke, Susu, Baga, and Manian of Guinea, Mali, and more! At the Village Perk Coffee House, 48 Main St. (across from Town Hall) in Meredith, NH.
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - Fall 2004 Drum and Dance Celebration: Sunday, November 21, 2004
October 25, 2004 - BBM is pleased to announce our Fall 2004 Drum and Dance Potluck/Performance/Celebration in Concord, NH on Sunday, November 21, 2004.
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble performances this September, 2004!
September 9, 2004 - Don’t miss the contagious rhythms and electrifying drumming of the BBM Rhythm Ensemble this September at the Laconia Multicultural Market Day (September 11) and at the seventh annual Newmarket Heritage Festival (September 18).
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - West African Style Dance Workshop: Saturday, February 28, 2004!
January 20, 2004 - Don’t miss this invigorating exploration into rhythm and movement this February 28! Featuring the dance to Soli, a Malinké rhythm from Guinea, and the live drumming of the BBM Ensemble and friends.
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - AUTUMN 2003 DRUM AND DANCE CLINICS
October 16, 2003 - The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be offering a series of clinics in both West African Drumming and Dance, this November and December, for all levels and experience…
author: BBM | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments - BBM Rhythm Ensemble performing at PSU on October 25, 2003
October 11, 2003 - The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble will be performing at Plymouth State University on Saturday, October 25 as a part of a Walk for Cancer fundraiser…
author: BBM News Team | found in: Events & Happenings | View Comments
