Samba Nite

Also on November 2oth, come to Cielito Lindo (10:30 PM - 2 AM) for SAMBA NITE. There will be dancing, music, food, & raffle prizes! $5 at the door. This event is also co-sponsored by KU2Bros and GRASP. All proceeds support educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Brazil. Help kids and have fun!!!

Matilde Ribeiro: "Racial Equality Policy in Brazil: Myths and Realities"

On November 20th at 3:30 PM, Matilde Ribeiro, the former minister of Brazil under the Lula administration, will give a talk on Racial Equality at the Multicultural Resource Center Classroom (1299 Oread Ave). This event is co-sponsored by KU2Bros and GRASP.

Dancing with the Stars (Dançando com as estrelhas)

Main Lobby of Ellsworth Hall from 7-9 p.m.
October 29th, 2009

This Thursday, there will be a Latin and Brazilian Dance Workshop entitled "Dancing with the Stars" co-cosponsored by Paul Sneed and KU-2Bros.

Come to learn some dance moves and grab some food!

BRASA Fall Party

The Brazilian Student Association together with Son Venezuela and the Granada are proud to invite you to our biggest event this semester! We will have a DJ playing Brazilian hits, Son Venezuela boosting up the party, and something special for the 21 and up: Brazilian "caipirinhas" all night long! Come try our national drink that has become a success all around the world.

Friday, October 9th
9pm-2am
The Granada (12th & Mass.)
http://www.thegranada.com

Tickets: $8 at the entrance
Minimum age: 18+, 21 to drink

Orquestra de São Paulo

Friday, October 9th @ 7:30 p.m.

Maestro Kazem Abdullah
Percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie

For more information, click here.

Ticket discount for students!
Order today at lied.ku.edu
Ticket Office 785-864-2787

Brazilian Favela Documentary

Rocinha: At Home on the Big Hill
Thursday, September 24th @ 8:30 p.m.
3rd floor of Ellsworth

Presented by Ellsworth Hall and Two Brothers Foundation of KU

Shot on location in Brazil, this half-hour documentary explores a squatter town in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the lives of three young people who live there, all students of the Two Brothers Foundation, and NGO working to provide educational opportunities for Rocinha residents. KU's professor Paul Sneed, co-founder of the Two Brothers Foundation and Ellsworth Hall's Faculty Partner directs the film (2007, in Portuguese with English subtitles).

Come and join this Thursday @ 8:30!
*Free pizza and soda.

Brazilian Week

Check back for more information about Brazilian Week coming later this semester!