WEATHER ALERT

All libraries, except Cinco Ranch Branch, will be OPEN normal hours on Saturday, January 24. On Sunday, January 25, George Memorial Library in Richmond (8 am – 5 pm), and Sienna Branch Library (1 pm – 5 pm) will be open as WARMING CENTERS ONLY. Library services will not be available on Sunday. Check back for updates. 

CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be CLOSED for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Multicultural Festival: "World Beats" presented by Garage Arts Project

Program Type:

Music, Performances

Age Group:

Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades, Teens, Adult
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Description

World Beats, curated by Garage Arts Project, is a vibrant showcase of dance and drum performances from around the world - a celebration of global rhythms and the connections we build through the arts. 

The first segment features Kathak, performed by dancers from the Storytellers School of Dance in Richmond TX. Deeply rooted in a rhythmic cycle that guides the dancer’s movements, Kathak emphasizes precise and rhythmic footwork and incorporates fast turns and spins, showcasing agility and stamina. 

The second segment features a unique collaboration of two beautiful dance styles from South Asia - Bharatanatyam from India and Kandyan Dance from Sri Lanka. Performed by two fantastic dancers Venugopal Josyula, from Anjali School of Dance, Sugarland TX and Saliya Ilankoon, from Salary Dance Academy, Cypress, TX, the dance is a harmonious blend of two distinct styles with rhythm as the unifying factor.

The third and final segment, is the grand finale, featuring Batalá Houston -  a community-based percussion band in Houston that plays Samba Reggae, a genre of Afro-Brazilian music known for its polyrhythms and energetic performance originating from Bahia, Brazil. Batalá Houston, is a part of a larger global percussion movement called Batalá Mundo and focuses on bringing the energy and cultural richness of this music to the greater Houston community. 

Join us on May 10 for a celebration of rhythm - a coming together of ancient cultures, dance and drum styles, uniting the community to a unifying beat. 

This program is generously sponsored by Friends of the George Memorial Library.