BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EducArte - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EducArte X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.educarteinc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EducArte REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141348Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141348Z UID:10000160-1668852000-1668859200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-nov-19/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T233000 DTSTAMP:20220823T170703Z CREATED:20220823T173035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T170703Z UID:10000043-1668722400-1668727800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:11/17 Pablo's Baile - Bossa Bistro DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/pablos-baile-november-2022/ LOCATION:Bossa Bistro\, 2463 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Pablo Regis ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Pablo-Regis-de-Oliveira-cavaco-2-web-Photo-by-Violetta-Markelou.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T163000 DTSTAMP:20221108T200729Z CREATED:20220924T132006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T200729Z UID:10000295-1668526200-1668529800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Choro music performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-music-performance-private-event-2/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event-template-bg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T142000 DTSTAMP:20221020T143847Z CREATED:20221020T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T143847Z UID:10000270-1668345600-1668349200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Maryland Irish Festival performance DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/maryland-irish-festival-performance/ LOCATION:Maryland State Fairgrounds\, 2200 York Road\, Lutherville\, MD\, 21093\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MDIrish_IG4_2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141404Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141404Z UID:10000212-1668247200-1668254400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-nov-12/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T163000 DTSTAMP:20220930T154956Z CREATED:20220103T192405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T154956Z UID:10000045-1667660400-1667665800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-nov-5/ LOCATION:Old Parish House of College Park\, 4711 Knox Rd\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_9059-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T150000 DTSTAMP:20221010T132747Z CREATED:20220924T135857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T132747Z UID:10000174-1667653200-1667660400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Carnival Dance Class: Frevo & Samba DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-nov-5/ LOCATION:Old Parish House of College Park\, 4711 Knox Rd\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_7110.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141414Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141414Z UID:10000209-1667642400-1667649600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-nov-5/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T213000 DTSTAMP:20221022T154651Z CREATED:20221009T220551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T154651Z UID:10000241-1667068200-1667079000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Classical music performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/classical-music-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141425Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141425Z UID:10000084-1667037600-1667044800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-29/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T190000 DTSTAMP:20221011T130504Z CREATED:20221011T130055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T130504Z UID:10000239-1666980000-1666983600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Festival style Irish dance workshop by Kate Spanos DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/festival-style-irish-dance-workshop-by-kate-spanos/ LOCATION:District Irish Dance Academy\, 4435 Wisconsin Avenue NW\, Suite LL10\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kate-Spanos-Festival-style-at-DIDA-2022-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T163000 DTSTAMP:20221022T154643Z CREATED:20220924T131807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T154643Z UID:10000205-1666884600-1666888200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Choro music performance (private event) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/choro-music-performance-private-event/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event-template-bg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T163000 DTSTAMP:20220930T155000Z CREATED:20220103T192405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T155000Z UID:10000046-1666450800-1666456200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-oct-22/ LOCATION:Old Parish House of College Park\, 4711 Knox Rd\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_9064-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T150000 DTSTAMP:20221010T134638Z CREATED:20220924T135721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T134638Z UID:10000173-1666447200-1666450800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Carnival Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-oct-22/ LOCATION:Old Parish House of College Park\, 4711 Knox Rd\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-08-27-Frevo-dance-class-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T123000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141435Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141435Z UID:10000083-1666431000-1666441800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-22/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T180000 DTSTAMP:20220924T133409Z CREATED:20220924T133237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T133409Z UID:10000294-1665835200-1665856800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Samba Percussion Demo at College Park Day DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/samba-percussion-demo-at-college-park-day/ LOCATION:College Park Aviation Museum & Airport\, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series,Community Events,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2613_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141442Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141442Z UID:10000082-1665828000-1665835200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-15/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T163000 DTSTAMP:20220930T155005Z CREATED:20220103T192405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T155005Z UID:10000048-1665241200-1665246600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-oct-8/ LOCATION:Old Parish House of College Park\, 4711 Knox Rd\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_9064-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T150000 DTSTAMP:20220930T155110Z CREATED:20220924T135328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T155110Z UID:10000299-1665237600-1665241200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Brazilian Carnival Dance Class DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-carnival-dance-class-oct-8/ LOCATION:Old Parish House of College Park\, 4711 Knox Rd\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_7076-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141312Z CREATED:20220918T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141312Z UID:10000154-1665223200-1665230400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-8/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T193000 DTSTAMP:20220701T171020Z CREATED:20220627T015704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T171020Z UID:10000287-1664911800-1664911800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Milton Nascimento at The Birchmere DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/milton-nascimento-at-the-birchmere/ LOCATION:The Birchmere\, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22305\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Milton-Nascimento-2022-fotos-marcoshermes-51.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141456Z CREATED:20220818T160043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141456Z UID:10000196-1664618400-1664625600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-oct-1/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T220000 DTSTAMP:20220901T164229Z CREATED:20220830T050004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T164229Z UID:10000206-1664481600-1664488800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Sergio Mendes at Strathmore Music Center DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/sergio-mendes-strathmore-sep-29/ LOCATION:Strathmore\, 5301 Tuckerman Lane\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sergio-Mendes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T123000 DTSTAMP:20220926T141506Z CREATED:20220815T154043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T141506Z UID:10000213-1664011800-1664022600@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:ABRACE weekly music lessons DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-sep-24/ LOCATION:Langley High School\, 6520 Georgetown Pike\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States CATEGORIES:ABRACE,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-28-photo-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T103000 DTSTAMP:20220920T225201Z CREATED:20220920T225201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T225201Z UID:10000041-1663922700-1663929000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Capoeira workshop (private event) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/capoeira-workshop-private-event-3/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T220000 DTSTAMP:20221016T194655Z CREATED:20220818T200025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T194655Z UID:10000235-1663876800-1663884000@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Irish Céilí Dance at Glen Echo Park DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-glen-echo-park-ceili/ LOCATION:Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park\, 7300 MacArthur Blvd\, Glen Echo\, 20812\, United States CATEGORIES:Céilí Series,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_8867-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EducArte":MAILTO:educarte@educarteinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T220000 DTSTAMP:20260305T153957Z CREATED:20220901T172259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T153957Z UID:10000177-1663516800-1663538400@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:The Grill from Ipanema's 30-Year Anniversary DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/the-grill-from-ipanemas-30-year-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Grill From Ipanema\, 1858 Columbia Rd NW\, Washington DC\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T124500 DTSTAMP:20220904T141531Z CREATED:20220904T140017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T141531Z UID:10000271-1663498800-1663505100@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:Tom Rohde & Pablo Regis at Annmarie Artsfest DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/tom-rohde-pablo-regis-at-annmarie-artsfest/ LOCATION:Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center\, 13470 Dowell Road\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Performances,Pablo Regis ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pablo-and-Tom-at-Mr-Henrys-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T163000 DTSTAMP:20220910T225736Z CREATED:20220103T192405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T225736Z UID:10000047-1663426800-1663432200@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte’s Brazilian Percussion Practice DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/educartes-brazilian-percussion-practice-sept-17/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Brazilian Percussion Class Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-08-13-Percussion-workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000 DTSTAMP:20220910T224105Z CREATED:20220910T215514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T224105Z UID:10000081-1663423200-1663426800@www.educarteinc.org SUMMARY:EducArte’s Brazilian Dance Class (samba) DESCRIPTION:EducArte invites the community to celebrate Brazilian culture at our Festa Julina\, a free outdoor festival in Wheaton featuring live music\, dance\, Brazilian food vendors\, and a Brazilian and Latin American arts market. The event is rooted in Brazil’s beloved Festa Junina tradition\, a harvest festival that is the country’s second-biggest celebration after Carnival. \n \n \n \n Schedule (subject to change) \n \n \n \n \n12:00 PM – Batalá – All-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae drumming\n12:30 PM – Jo Silva – Sertanejo and piseiro concert\n1:45 PM – Capoeira demo by Angá Capoeira and Capoeira Mutamba (Mestre Javali)\n2:00 PM – Quadrilha (Brazilian traditional group dance) called by Nat Pela\n2:30 PM – Forró dance lesson\n3:00 PM – Felipe Hostins Trio – Forró pé de serra concert\n4:00 PM – Festival ends\n \n \n \n \n Confirmed food vendors \n \n \n \n Brigalicious (brigadeiros)The Churrasco (Brazilian barbecue)Gnomus Bowls (açaí)Kitau Sushi (Brazilian sushi)More coming soon! \n \n \n \n Arts market vendors \n \n \n \n Art of Sarang (visual art\, photography)Bilingual children’s books by Ingrid DaianeBonita Brazil (jewelry)Brazilian Mate (Brazilian mate drink)Fine Ceramics Functional Art (ceramics)Ink by Brendozaa (flash tattoos)Insogifts (bags\, hats)Wheaton Arts Parade (local artists)More coming soon!➡️ Interested in being a vendor? Apply to participate in the arts market by filling out THIS INTEREST FORM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins Trio \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Felipe Hostins is a composer\, accordionist\, and multi-instrumentalist from Blumenau\, Santa Catarina\, Brazil\, who began playing accordion with his grandfather at age three and moved to the United States at 21 to launch his international career. Drawing on a wide range of musical traditions\, he has forged a distinctive sound that blends Brazilian roots with global influences. Hostins is a featured composer and performer on Cyro Baptista’s acclaimed album CHAMA and co-composer and performer of IMIGRA with Ian Ruas\, and he has appeared at major festivals in Brazil\, Portugal\, and across the United States\, including the National\, Richmond\, and Montana Folk Festivals. In 2024\, he was a finalist for Brazil’s Prêmio da Música Instrumental and was recently highlighted at the American Accordionists’ Association Gala. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dora Flor is a percussionist\, singer\, and educator whose lifelong love of music and movement is rooted in the rhythms and soul of Brazilian culture. She has brought Brazilian music and dance to prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, sharing the joy and depth of these traditions with diverse audiences. A passionate dance teacher and co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School\, Dora is known for her joyful presence\, clear teaching style\, and care for every student on and off the dance floor. She brings that same energy to our Festa Julina and can’t wait to dance forró with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Davi Massapê is a singer\, percussionist\, composer\, and educator deeply rooted in the Brazilian rhythms of samba and forró. Based in New York City\, he has performed at events such as Make Music NY and Open Streets\, and has shared his love of Brazilian music and dance with students at Princeton University and Middlebury Language School. As co-founder of Forró Brooklyn Dance School and half of the duo Flor de Massapê\, Davi approaches every project with warmth\, curiosity\, and musical sensitivity. He is delighted to join EducArte in celebrating Festa Julina and to invite you onto the dance floor for an evening of Brazilian music and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jo Silva is a sertanejo singer born in Jauru\, Mato Grosso\, who has resided in the US since 2005. Based in the Maryland/DC area\, he has performed all over the East Coast\, bringing his unique Brazilian flavor to events. \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Batalá Washington is an all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae percussion band whose mission is to empower women and share the vibrant Afro-Bahian culture of Salvador\, Brazil\, through drumming. Their powerful rhythms\, colorful costumes\, and energetic choreography create an unforgettable visual and musical experience for audiences across the DC area. An all-volunteer group of more than 80 members\, Batalá Washington is part of a global Batalá network and supports cultural exchange with Bahia through scholarships\, locally made instruments and costumes\, and community events such as their annual “Be a Drummer for a Day” workshop. \n \n \n \n Thau Oliveira\, event emcee \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thauani (Thau) Oliveira is a content creator\, model\, and Brazilian businesswoman based in the DC area. Passionate about art\, culture\, and community\, she uses her platforms to connect people through creativity and to represent and share the value of Brazilian culture abroad. As EducArte’s ambassador\, Thau seeks to amplify the visibility of Brazilian cultural initiatives in the DMV\, promoting our community’s events\, artists\, music\, cuisine\, and histories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking and transportation \n \n \n \n The Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) is within a 1-minute walking distance of Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Find directions here. There is free parking at the Wheaton Metro Parking Garage:11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 You may also park at Montgomery County Parking Lot 13 (Next to the Mid-County Regional Services Center building):11030 Veirs Mill Rd\, Silver Spring\, MD 20902 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educarte Incorporated\, dba EducArte\, is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Thanks also to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for sponsoring the event. URL:https://www.educarteinc.org/event/brazilian-dance-sep-17-22/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Brazilian Dance Class Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.educarteinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/13905_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR