MARCH 2008

Saturday, March 8, 8:00 p.m.
WORLD CONCERT: Latin Dance Music
Pianist Alex Wu, classical guitarist Francisco Roldan, bassist Hilliard Greene and percussioist Rob Kelly bring the sultry sounds of Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Buenos Aires and Astor Piazzola to the Puffin in this special performance. We will be clearing the floor for dancing!

$10 suggested donation.



Friday, March 14, 8:30 p.m.
JAZZ JAM with Alex Collins Trio
Alex Collins and his rhythm section. Come and sign up for a chance to join Alex and the featured guest musician in performing Jazz standards for an enthusiastic and appreciative audience.

$5 suggested donation.



Saturday, March 15, 8:00 p.m.
WORLD/JAZZ CONCERT: Electric Kulintang
Acoustic and electronic soundscapes that create a unique blend of Filipino Kulintang and Jazz as performed by two of the most outstanding percussionists on the music scene today, Susie Ibarra and Roberto Rodriguez (Roberto lead the sellout Klezmer-Cuban show at the Puffin in October). "Expansive soundscapes, funky/jazz rhythms and exquisite melodies...a Kulintang for the new millennium." - Elliot Simon, All About Jazz

$10 suggested donation.

Sunday, March 16, 4:00 p.m.
CLASSICAL CONCERT: Marlon Daniel
Described as "a natural and enormous talent" by the Chicago Sun Times, pianist Marlon Daniel has performed throughout Europe and North America. Also a noted conductor, Mr. Daniel has received numerous prizes and awards including the Honorary Key to the City of Chicago by late Mayor Harold Washington. Mr. Daniel will perform a program including Franz Schubert’s Sonata in A Major; the Sonata 1.X.1905 From the Streets by Leoš Janácek; and Franz Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz. This is the fifth On the Rise concert curated by Thomas Osuga.
Pre-concert talk at 3:00 p.m.

Ticket prices:
Single Concert: $15 adults; $12 seniors & students; Children under 13 free.
Single Concert Family Plan: $25 for 2 adults and children (under 18).
Reservations Suggested.

Friday, March 28, 8:00 p.m.
TEEN EVENT: Poetry Jam
Slam Global Enterprises presents the sixth monthly Youth Poetry Jam open mic at the Puffin. MC is Big Mike from Slam Global. Teen poets, rap artists and spoken word performers are invited to participate in this spoken word performance event. Or just come and hear what the area's youth are expressing.

$5 suggested donation.

Saturday, March 29, 8:00 p.m.
WORLD CONCERT: Balkan Tales
Bulgarian-born vocalist/composer, Vlada Tomova, brings her group, Balkan Tales, to weave traditional songs into a conemporary acoustic sound, mixing old world flavor with the zest of a modern metropolis. "Phenomenal acrobatic vocalizations of every last voice, song, snort, and alarm bell." - Denise Taylor, The Boston Globe. "Of all the varieties of World Music to hit the American shores, none may have as much strange, otherworldly beauty as the women's vocal music of Bulgaria...Vlada Tomova brings this sound to Balkan Tales." - John Schaefer, Soundcheck/NPR

$10 suggested donation.