Odaiko Sonora News: Spring 2011 #2

From left: Drum building season is in full swing; Rhythm Industry Performance Factory has become a hub for local performance troupes, as you'll see on March 26; with resident groups Batucaxé and Flam Chen/Tucson Circus Arts.

Here and Now: Tucson is the place to be

Here: Saturday, March 26, 7–10pm
Celebrate Tucson, celebrate creativity, celebrate hands-on, home-grown fabulousness! Join us Saturday, March 26, and support the region's only artist-owned performing arts incubator. Be part of the can-do spirit squad that believes stalwartly in human potential for good, and keeps creating no matter how bad the cards are this round :-)

Rhythm Industry Review, 1013 S. Tyndall, 7:00–10:00pm. $15 suggested donation directly supports the studio and resident artist projects such as Carnaval, the All Souls Procession and more!

Upcoming Events
In April, you can catch us at 2nd Saturday on the 9th, Race for the Cure on the 10th, and at the PCC Japanese Speech Contest on the 23rd. For all upcoming appearances, visit our web listings and "like" our Facebook page! www.tucsontaiko.org/news.asp

Learn to Play Taiko!
Taiko Workout: Tuesdays & Thursdays in March, Fridays in April, 7:00–8:00am
Feel awake, feel alive! We get your blood pumping, your ki and your muscles in gear!

Introduction to Taiko: Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm. $52
A half-day beginning intensive.

• April 30 – offered through Catalina Foothills Community Schools, Register online
• May 14 – register (520) 461-5922 or info@tucsontaiko.org

Taiko Drop-in: Fridays, 3:00–4:15pm, no class March 25
Been thinking taiko might be fun to try? This is a place to to test the waters, reinforce skills and rhythms from other classes, and gain comfort with the practice of taiko. $10 class or 8 class punchcard for $75. First time drop-in is free, and should call or email to let us know you will be coming 481-8003, karen@tucsontaiko.org

Arigato gozaimasu!