MIAMI, Florida, August 14, 2014 – Copperbridge Foundation will present a full week of
events starting on Thursday September 4 and running through Thursday September 11, 2014.
COPPER FEST is part of the Cultural Evolution series, now in its second year.
All tickets are available exclusively through the Copperbridge website and Evenbrite, there are
performances and also events that are completely free to the public with rsvp.
What is Copper Fest ?
http://copperbridge.org/copperfest/
Copper Fest is a weeklong celebration of Cuban arts and the African roots that influence them.
Join us in the heart of Miami’s contemporary art scene and discover the best of visual arts,
dance, music, film, social events, workshops, and lectures.
Cultural Evolution 2014 is made possible by our generous sponsors: Marazul, oncuba, Miami
Club Rum, Westover Arms Hotel, Frameworks and The Light Box, supported by The District
Restaurant and House of Art
“Copper Fest is the celebration of many collaborations between artists and the Copperbridge
Foundation. We are so excited to be able to present this large number of artists and cultural
experts to South Florida audiences.” Geo Darder Founder & President Copperbridge
Foundation
SCHEDULE
Thursday September 4, 2014 8:00 PM
Copper Fest Opening night Sintesis performance
Miami Light Project
Síntesis will be playing at the intimate 200 seat Miami Light Box in the Wynwood Arts District.
Tickets are $25.00 and are only available for sale through Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Friday September 5, 2014 7:00 PM
373 NE 125th Street – Level One, North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 891-8293 E-mail: info@copperbridge.org
Opening “Madre de todos los cubanos (Mother of all Cubans) – Collective Art Exhibit”
House of Art
Friday September 5, 2014 7:00 PM
Art Exhibit
On Friday we celebrate the opening night of “Madre de todos los Cubanos,” a collaborative
exhibit and unique collection of works dedicated to La Virgin de La Caridad del Cobre. The exhibitwill feature the works of artists Nicomedes Díaz Gijón (Sculpture and Painting), Noel Morera, (Painting), Alan Manuel González (Painting), and Carlos Alberto Rodríguez (ceramics)
.Each artists’ work represents their own individual take on Our Lady of Charity, the Patron Saint of Cuba.
This event is free to the public, RSVP required Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Friday September 5, 2014 8:00 PM- 2nd Night Síntesis Performance- Miami Light Project
Síntesis will be playing a second show at the intimate 200 seat Miami Light Box in the Wynwood Arts District. Tickets are $25.00 and are available for sale at the Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Saturday September 6, 2014 2:00 PM
Síntesis Workshop & DanzAbierta Performance
Miami Light Project
Workshop
Síntesis will also be participating in our community outreach with an educational workshop that will focus on the history and definition of Yoruba rhythms and instrumentation.
This event is free to the public, RSVP required Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Saturday September 6, 2014 8:00 PM- Performance
DanzAbierta is one of the preeminent modern dance companies of Cuba. They will be
performing a piece created by choreographer and dancer Susana Pous. DanzAbierta helped us kick off our inaugural event of Cultural Evolution back in 2013, now they are back by popular demand.
DanzAbierta will be performing on Saturday September 6 at 8PM at the intimate 200seat Miami Light Box in the Wynwood Arts District.
Tickets are $25.00 and are available for sale at the Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
373 NE 125th Street – Level One, North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 891-8293 E-mail: info@copperbridge.org
Sunday September 7, 2014 2:00 PM
DanzAbierta performance
Miami Light Project
Performance- DanzAbierta is one of the preeminent modern dance companies of Cuba, they will be performing one of their pieces created by choreographer and dancer Susana Pous.
DanzAbierta helped us kick off our inaugural event of Cultural Evolution back in 2013, now they are back by popular demand. They will be performing a matinee at the intimate 200seat Miami Light Box in the Wynwood Arts District.
Tickets are $15.00 for the matinee and are available for sale at the Copperbridge website and
Evenbrite.
Monday September 8, 2014 1:00 PM
Miami Light Project
Lecture
Nicomedes Díaz Gijón will focus his lecture on the restoration and the creation of religious
images. He will also speak about the legend of the Virgin of Charity that was found floating on a piece of wood in the Bay of Nipe in 1612 a piece that he was commissioned to recreate by the Bishop of Holguin for the Church of Barajagua.This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Monday September 8, 2014 2:00 PM
Miami Light Project
DanzAbierta Master Class
DanzAbierta will be offering a master class on Monday September 8 for professional dancers,
advanced dance students and choreographers. This master class will focus on the unique
dance style of DanzAbierta.
This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and
Evenbrite.
Tuesday September 9, 2014 3:00 PM
Miami Light Project
Afro Cuban Dance Class
Copperbridge Foundation will host a class to teach AfroCuban dance and the historical and religious significance of the music. This class is free to the public with RSVP.
This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and
Evenbrite.-373 NE 125th Street – Level One, North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 891-8293 E-mail: info@copperbridge.org
Tuesday September 9, 2014 5:00 PM
Miami Light Project
Lecture Yoruba Roots & Practices
Juana Morales, a member of the Yoruba Culture Association of Cuba, will lecture on Afro
Cuban religion history and practice in today’s Cuba. She is a Santeria practitioner and was
brought up in the Yoruba religion. Chief Nathaniel Styles is an expert in Yoruba religion and the head of Osun’s Village in Miami, a gathering place for the study and preservation of the art, culture and traditions of the Yoruba, he will lecture on the traditions and rituals of the Nigerian Yoruba practice.
Both Juana Morales and Chief Nathaniel Style will share their knowledge about Afro Yoruba
roots with the audiences and answer questions.
This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Tuesday September 9, 2014 6:00 PM
Miami Light Project
Panel Discussion Contemporary Yoruba
This panel will feature a diverse group of Yoruba practitioners, including; members of the Afro
Cuban rock band Sintesis, Yoruba authority Juana Morales (Cuba), Jewelry Designer Donna
Freeman, Artist Allan Manuel and Yoruba authority Chief Nathaniel Styles (Nigeria).
This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and Evenbrite.
Tuesday September 9, 2014 7:00 PM
Miami Light Project
Afro Cuban Religious Jewelry Workshop Jeweler and artist Donna Hughes, will be offering aworkshop in AfroCuban religious jewelry. In this workshop participants will discover the history and significance behind each bead, design and color while learning how to make this beautiful jewelry. This educational workshop is free to the public with RSVP.
This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and
Evenbrite.- 373 NE 125th Street – Level One, North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 891-8293 E-mail: info@copperbridge.org
Tuesday September 9, 2014 8:30 PM
Miami Light Project
Documentary Film (short) screening
Oshun’s 11 11 Americans fly from Miami to Havana to learn about the spiritual religion of the
Orishas. At first strangers, this sacred journey transforms them and creates a lifelong bond of
friendship. Oshun’s 11 is a spiritual pilgrimage that could only take place on the mysterious and beautiful island of Cuba, amongst her incredible people.
Detrás del muro (Behind the Wall) a documentary film inspired by the largest art installation
of the 11th Havana Biennial, Detrás del muro.
Tickets are $5.00 for the screening and are available for sale at the Copperbridge website and
Evenbrite.
Wednesday September 10, 2014 8:00 PM
Dinner Fundraiser
The District Restaurant
http://copperbridge.org/cena-ceramica/
A fundraiser for 50 guests hosted by Miami Executive Chef Horacio Rivadero at The District Miami on Wednesday, September 10th.
Dishes reflect the tastes and flavors of North, South,Central America and the Caribbean, all prepared with local produce from each area, bringing to light the best of each region.This event will consist of a fullcourse dinner served on 50 individual plates created by ceramicist Carlos Alberto Rodríguez for the fundraiser. A portion of the cost of the $200 ticket will be tax deductible and will go towards the Copperbridge Foundation programs.
Once you have chosen your favorite plate, please give us a call to reserve your work of art and
your place at the table. We are looking forward to having you join us. (305) 8918293
Copperbridge website
Thursday September 11, 2014 8:00 PM
Closing Night of Copper Fest
Gallery Opening with Noel Morera Postales de la Habana
Swampspace
“I have had visions of the Havana coastline, the landscape changing according to my thoughts.
But in the end hey are just static views of the same scene, renewed each time by my passion to see what other stories they tell me.” Noel Morera
This event is free to the public, RSVP required (space is limited) Copperbridge website and
Evenbrite.
About The Copperbridge Foundation-
Our Mission
Copperbridge Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 a non political nonprofit organization with a mission to
promote cultural and educational exchange through the medium of artistic expression.
373 NE 125th Street – Level One, North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 891-8293 E-mail: info@copperbridge.org
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