[Scpg] Tonight/MAR 29/SoulBrasil Film Night/Leaves of the Sacred Grass

Thu Mar 29 07:48:57 PDT 2012

Leaves of the Sacred Garden:
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Thurs March 29, 7:30pm at Faulkner Gallery, SB 
Central Public Library (all ages/ $5 suggested donation)

Film Screening: Leaves of the Sacred Garden a 
film about racial prejudice, religious 
intolerance, environmental issues, and conflicts 
of urban daily life. The film offers a discussion 
of ethnic prejudices, the degradation of green 
areas in cities victimized by real estate 
speculation, while exposing nuances of Candomblé 
an Afro-Brazilian religion. The cast includes 
renowned actors from Bahia (the state in Brazil 
with the strongest African influences), with a 
special participation of singer Virginia 
Rodrigues. Directed by Brazilian filmmaker Pola Ribeira.

Lecture: just after the film screening is “Global 
Crisis: We Will Survive?” by William Robison, 
will have a special chapter regarding the 
important role of Brazil as the richest country 
in Latin American with the 5th largest economy in 
the world. *William Robison is professor of 
Sociology, Global & International Studies, and 
Latin American Studies at the UCSB, author of 
several books on global capitalism, Latin 
America, U.S. foreign policy, and contemporary 
world affairs.  His latest book is Global Capitalism and Latin America.

<<<>>>
We went to Brazil in 2007 for IPC8, the 
International Permaculture Convergence.  We fell 
in love with the Brazilian people & their culture 
and saw amazing permaculture centers & 
projects.  Soon after we returned we met the 
organizers for the Santa Barbara Brazilian 
Carnaval, the publishers of Soul Brasil magazine. 
We collaborated!  We helped sponsor Soul Brasil's 
Carnaval film night for three years, where we 
began the evening with updates on permaculture in 
Brazil.  Soul Brasil magazine published articles 
we wrote about IPC8 and other permaculture 
stories, introducing their readership in Brazil 
and Southern California to PERMACULTURE.  SB Permaculture Network
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  9th Santa Barbara
   B R A Z i L i A N
                 C A R N A V A L
                                                           March 
29-April 1 2012
 From Soul Brasil Magazine organizers:

The Annual Santa Barbara Carnaval & Brazil Fest 
Brings Two Free Events this Year Including the 
Film & Lecture to Entertain as well as to Educate 
the Santa Barbara and Ventura County about Brazil.  March 29- April 1

The 9th Annual Santa Barbara Brazilian Carnaval & 
Cultural Fest 2012 will bring 3 days of Brazilian 
culture through different art forms – dance, 
music and cinema, including free events for the whole family.

The first and third event, “Cinema & Lecture” and 
“Brasil Expo & Family Carnaval” respectively, are 
free and offer entertainment as well as education 
about the biggest country south of the border (More info Below).

The second event, “Legends of Brasil” Show” at 
the SoHo will showcase a choreographed ninety 
minute show featuring L.A’s based “Raiz Brazil 
Dance Company” following the Carnaval “Queen Contest”.

  The 9th Annual Santa Barbara Carnaval & Brazil 
Fest is sponsored in part by Contemporanea 
Instruments of Brazil, Univision 38 Central 
Coast, Magali Travel Services and Soul Brasil 
magazine. Among the community sponsors and 
supporters are KCSB Radio, Butler Event Center, 
Fernandos Fashion HD, Capoeira Batuque SB, Santa 
Barbara Permaculture Network and The B Boutique.
More info: and up dates: 
<file:///H:\Carnaval%20SB_Geral\www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com>www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com. 
Contact by phone: (805)245-5615.

Full Schedule 2012

Cinema & Lecture:

Thurs March 29, 7:30pm at Faulkner Gallery, SB 
Central Public Library (all ages/ $5 suggested donation)
  Film Screening & Talk
Film Screening: Leaves of the Sacred Garden a 
film about racial prejudice, religious 
intolerance, environmental issues, and conflicts 
of urban daily life. The film offers a discussion 
on bisexuality and ethnic prejudices, the 
degradation of green areas in cities victimized 
by real estate speculation, while exposing 
nuances of Candomblé an Afro-Brazilian religion. 
The cast includes renowned actors from Bahia (the 
state in Brazil with the strongest African 
influences), with a special participation of 
singer Virginia Rodrigues. Directed by Brazilian filmmaker Pola Ribeira.

Lecture: just after the film screening is “Global 
Crisis: We Will Survive?” by William Robison, 
will have a special chapter regarding the 
important role of Brazil as the richest country 
in Latin American with the 5th largest economy in 
the world. *William Robison is professor of 
Sociology, Global & International Studies, and 
Latin American Studies at the UCSB, author of 
several books on global capitalism, Latin 
America, U.S. foreign policy, and contemporary 
world affairs.  His latest book is Global Capitalism and Latin America.

Legends of Brasil & Carnaval Queen Contest:

Sat March 31, 9 pm at SOHO - 21 and over/ $25 
show and only $5 for the Carnaval Eletronica *11:30pm.

The gravity-defying dancers and soul-stirring 
guest musicians bring their power and passion to 
SoHo! Enter the worlds of the ocean goodness 
Yemanja, the legend Carmem Miranda, the famous 
Tom Jobim and the soccer star Romario and 
discover the vibrancies of Brazilian music and 
dance. With Fabio Assis, former Olodum singer, guest vocalist.

Just after the show, its time to check the 
Carnaval Queen Contest. The registration to the 
contest is free and the winner will got over 
$1500 in prizes including $150 in CASH! The 
winner also will be the official representative 
for the 2013 SB Carnaval Project "10 Years 
Promoting the Best of Brazil" and leader us in 
the "Carnaval" Bloco” of Percussionist and 
Capoeirista Mariano Silva at 2012 SB Summer 
Solstice Parade. To register check the news room 
at www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com or call (805)245-5615 for more info.

Among the confirmed judges to the contest are 
Gabriel Quiroz (General Manager of Univision TV38 
Central Coast), Michelle Schmitd (Miss Brazil-Los 
Angeles 2004 and Miss Pan-American 2005), Paul 
Berenson (KDB-93 and KCSB-91.9 radio), Preity 
Uupala (Miss Earth Australia 2009 and Miss India 
2010), Irene Velia (Host Star/La Preciosa Radio), 
Salud Carbajal (SB County 1st District 
Supervisor) and Marty Blum (former SB Mayor).

Brasil Little Expo & Family Carnaval:

Sun April 1st, 2pm at the Butler Events Center - 
All ages, Free for the Public ($10 suggested 
donation for adults and over 13). Bring the kids 
and learn about the biggest country south of the 
border while having fun with the whole family! 
Featuring Capoeira and  Free Style 
Soccer  demonstrations, Live Bossa Nova show and 
Batucada, Brazilian appetizers, products and 
services, travel tips & tourism information.

Location: Butler Event Center, 3744 State Street 
- Corner of Hitchcock and State Street - Santa Barbara, CA

More info, reviews, videos and articles: 
<file:///H:\Carnaval%20SB_Geral\www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com>www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com 
(*Click in News Room)

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