Gamelan Tunas Mekar performs at “A Taste of Colorado”
Saturday, September 4, 8-9:45pm
Heritage Stage, Denver, Colorado
Gamelan Tunas Mekar, under the direction of composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan, takes the stage at “A Taste of Colorado” in Denver this Saturday, September 4 from 8-9:45pm. Modeled after typical village groups found throughout Bali, Tunas Mekar provides American audiences with an authentic glimpse of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Saturday’s performance will feature the dances “Puspanjali” and “Cendrawasih,” instrumental pieces performed on the gamelan angklung and an appearance by Catur Eka Santi performing on the gender wayang. The angklung orchestra typically accompanies temple festivals and traditional life-cycle rites; gender wayang is the four-member orchestra of the Balinese shadow puppet plays. For more information about Gamelan Tunas Mekar, visit http://www.tunasmekar.org.
“A Taste of Colorado” features over 50 restaurants, entertainment on 7 stages, arts & crafts marketplace booths, exhibits, rides and more. The festival runs from Fri., Sept. 3 - Mon., Sept. 6. For a complete schedule, directions and parking information visit http://www.atasteofcolorado.com.
Learn to Play Balinese Gamelan Music
Sunday Workshops at the Mercury Café, Denver
September 19 & 26, October 10, 17 & 24
2:30-4:30pm
Experience what it is like to play authentic gamelan music in the Balinese tradition. Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan, along with members of Gamelan Tunas Mekar, are offering hands-on classes to the public. All skill levels are welcome, so join us for a fun and rewarding musical adventure!
Place: Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver CO, 80205. Cost: $50 for all five classes or $15 per class for walk-ins. Space is limited. Call 303-433-3782 or send an email to info@... to register in advance. Walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis.
For more information about Gamelan Tunas Mekar, visit http://www.tunasmekar.org.
For more information about the Mercury Café, visit http://www.mercurycafe.com.
Gamelan Tunas Mekar is a 501[c]3 non-profit organization, and is sponsored in part by the University of Denver, Lamont School of Music.
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