{"id":844,"date":"2019-09-16T10:28:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T17:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southernmirrors.com\/?page_id=844"},"modified":"2019-09-16T10:28:52","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T17:28:52","slug":"expressions-of-brazil-2014","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/southernmirrors.com\/expressions-of-brazil-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Expressions of Brazil 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expressions&nbsp;of Brazil offers a kaleidoscope of arts, culture and culinary delights \u2013 August 8-10<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TORONTO, ON (July 7,\u00a02014)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brazil is a country of cultural and geographic superlatives. From the exotic Amazon to the golden coast, Brazil is a destination with mysterious allure for many people. With a\u00a0geographic area totalling\u00a0over 8.5 million square kilometres, Brazil is virtually as large as Europe and covers half of the South American continent with its five uniquely diverse regions. From\u00a0<strong>August 8-10<\/strong>, Harbourfront Centre welcomes the third edition of\u00a0<strong>Expressions\u00a0of Brazil<\/strong>\u00a0festival to its\u00a02014\u00a0summer season, featuring an alluring lineup of live Brazilian music, food, films, and more. A co-production of Southern Mirrors, Puente and Harbourfront Centre..<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expressions\u00a0of Brazil musical headliner Rubens Salles, one of Brazil\u2019s top pianists, performs alongside Marivaldo Dos Santos on the WestJet Stage on August 9. Dos Santos is a well-known producer, musician, and composer. He has established various music projects \u2013 electronic recycle, Brazil Underground and Quables \u2013 crafting a vibrant mix of electronic and live new sounds into performances. This exceptional musical duo is one of 15 musical performances throughout the\u00a0Expressions\u00a0of Brazil festival weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the food front, festival patrons are invited to taste the sweetness of Brazil\u2019s bite-size beijinhos, or \u2018little kisses\u2019 in English. Beijinho is a widely known\u00a0sweet, common in every birthday party\u00a0and is\u00a0made almost entirely of sweetened condensed milk and coconut.\u00a0Those interested in spicing up their next birthday celebration are invited to learn how to make their own beijinhos at the festival\u2019s Beijinhos Workshop. The workshop is designed for kids aged 5 years old and up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Film buffs will not want to miss the Brazilian films series featured at\u00a0Expressions\u00a0of Brazil. From\u00a0<em>Cidade Cinza (Grey City)<\/em>\u00a0to\u00a0<em>O c\u00e9u no andar de baixo (The Sky Downstairs)<\/em>,\u00a0short films to feature-length, each film has been thoughtfully curated by BRAFFTV (Brazilian Film and TV Festival ) to highlight the brilliant and booming film industry of Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBrazil is incredibly unique; it is like\u00a0five countries in one. Each of Brazil\u2019s five regions has their own influence and identity, their own distinct traditions and cultural practices,\u201d\u00a0shares Barbara de la Fuente,\u00a0Expressions\u00a0of Brazil artistic director. \u201cWe are thrilled to bring the diversity and magnetism of Brazil to Harbourfront Centre for\u00a0Expressions\u00a0of Brazil.\u00a0For three days, we will showcase local, national, and international artists that are all part of the Brazilian diaspora \u2013 this festival is not to be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expressions&nbsp;of Brazil \u2013 Highlights at a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Food<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Deep Fried Bloco,&nbsp;Boteco Brazil, Beijinhos and Brigadeiro Workshops and Taste of Brazil\u2019s traditional Brazilian foods<\/li><li><strong>Music<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Kay Lyra,&nbsp;Marivaldo dos Santos&nbsp;with&nbsp;Ruben Salles and&nbsp;Luciano Porto&#8217;s Z\u00e9 Fu\u00e1 Forr\u00f3 Band and&nbsp;Olmir Stocker<strong><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Film<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;BRAFFTV Film Series<strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expressions&nbsp;of Brazil \u2013&nbsp;2014&nbsp;Lineup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Humber Brazilian Jazz Ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \u2013 WestJet Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humber College\u2019s Gord Sheard Brazilian Workshop started in 2007 in response to a greater awareness of the fundamental role that Brazil has played in the global jazz and popular music scenes, and in recognition of the need for musicians to have a deeper understanding of the particularities of diverse Brazilian genres. The ensemble\u2019s repertoire has been chosen to represent this diversity, as expressed in exemplary works by some of Brazil\u2019s greatest popular music composers, including Ant\u00f4nio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Jo\u00e3o Bosco, Joyce Moreno, Hermeto Pascoal, and Ger\u00f4nimo Santana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazil Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazil Connection brings vocal re-harmonization of Brazilian Classics, with an energetic rhythm section that blends many styles in an unorthodox way, creating organic and colorful Brazilian music with one foot in&nbsp;Africa and another in the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Olmir Stocker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \u2013 WestJet Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A composer of over 1,500 songs, considered one of the top guitar players in Brazil, Olmir Stocker has toured 5 continents and played along the top artists in Brazil. With over 50 years in the business, he has his art recognized in countries such as&nbsp;Japan, USA, Spain, France, Italy and Switzerland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>BRAFFTV Film Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8 \u2013 Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 6:30 p.m. (Friday) to 6:00 p.m. (Sunday) \u2013 Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BRAFFTV Film Series features great Brazilian films selected and curated by Joffre Silva for&nbsp;Expressions&nbsp;of Brazil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MUSIC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tio Chorinho<\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tio Chorinho is a Toronto ensemble dedicated to performing Brazilian choro music in the tradition of the great mandolin master Jacob do Bandolim. The group formed during the spring of 2009 and has thus far developed an impressive repertoire of familiar choro classics by such composers as Pixinguinha, Ernesto Nazareth, Waldyr Azavedo, and of course Jacob do Bandolim.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deep Fried Bloco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DJ Simba brings the heat and flavour of Brazil as part of the DJ Deep Fried Fridays\u2019 series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kay Lyra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. \u2013 WestJet Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazilian\/American bossa nova composer and singer Kay Lyra has captured audiences with her precise, pure voice and impeccable phrasing. &nbsp;Music critic Nelson Motta described her as \u201cThe daughter of bossa with a crystal voice,\u201d in an inevitable reference to her musician\/composer father, bossa nova veteran\/founder Carlos Lyra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flavia Nascimento and Band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fl\u00e1via Nascimento has being part of the Quebec artistic scene for 11 years as a singer, musician, leader of a percussion troupe, hosting events. Born in Brazil, Fl\u00e1via was at a very young age inspired by her father, folk guitarist, and his grandfather, a member of Folia de Reis, a musical parade accompanying the traditional Christmas celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brasileirinhos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \u2013 Brigantine Room<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paulo Bira\u2019s work,&nbsp;Latin Grammy nominee with this album \u201cBrasileirinhos\u201d,&nbsp;seeks to arouse children&#8217;s curiosity about endangered species, though delicate songs treated with joy and wanting to attract the curiosity of kids on the rich Brazilian fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazil Delight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marisa de Oliveira and Valter Barberini lead this band that plays Brazilian Rock and Pop Music and has performed in various events and shows in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olmir Stocker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \u2013 WestJet Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A composer of over 1,500 songs, considered one of the top guitar players in Brazil, Olmir Stocker has toured 5 continents and played along the top artists in Brazil. With over 50 years in the business, he has his art recognized in countries such as&nbsp;Japan, USA, Spain, France, Italy and Switzerland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marivaldo dos Santos and Rubens Salles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. \u2013 WestJet Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marivaldo dos Santos, STOMP member, composer, musician, percussionist and producer has taken his eclectic talent all over the world.&nbsp; Ruben Salles is one of the most prominent Brazilian pianists\/keyboardist of his generation. Both artists have been on stage and recorded with some of the most talented and famous artists in various continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forr\u00f3 Party<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. \u2013 Brigantine Room and Brigantine Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luciano Porto&#8217;s Z\u00e9 Fu\u00e1 Forr\u00f3 Band (P\u00e9 de Serra style) delivers a blast of energy and excitement on stage in the authentic Forr\u00f3 style originating in Pernambuco in the northeast of Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Que \u00e9 isso?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Que\u00a0\u00e9\u00a0Isso? plays a mixture of original compositions and 1980&#8217;s Brazilian Fusion. This band is a mix-up mash of modern Brazilian music which pays reverence to the classics. A show to behold &#8211; a tasteful yet fiery superimposition of three great musicians \u2013 Que\u00a0\u00e9\u00a0Isso? will delight and enliven; the connection to the crowd is instantly apparent with the audience appreciating the antics, humour and stories that Que e Isso? brings to the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazilian Sarau \u2013 Jam Session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \u2013 Lakeside Terrace<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazilian Sarau: A sarau is a cultural, musical or sporting event in&nbsp;which people unite to express themselves artistically.&nbsp;A sarau may involve poetry, music and other forms of art such as painting and acting.&nbsp;In a relaxed and interactive session, Canadians and Brazilians will share their art and interact creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ana Aune<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \u2013 Redpath Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazilian Singer Ana Aune has always had a great passion for Brazilian music and cultural&nbsp;expression. Born and raised in Brasilia, the city built to be the new capital of Brazil in the 1950s, Ana belongs to a generation that synthesized numerous influences brought by immigrants from<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>every corner of that vast country, creating a novel and unique cultural identity while staying true to its roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Henrique Cazes Choro Canadioca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \u2013 WestJet Stage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having recorded and performed with virtually every name in the Rio de Janeiro samba community, as well as many of Brazil&#8217;s most formidable artists, as a composer, arranger and author, Henrique&#8217;s passion is the performance of Choro (or Chorinho).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His artistry is remarkable and he is well known as the ambassador of what Jobim referred to as Brazil&#8217;s most authentic music. In Canada, Henrique has formed an ensemble with some of Toronto&#8217;s most accomplished Brazilian music performers, Choro Canadioca (Canada + Carioca).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOOD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy our many World Caf\u00e9 vendors this weekend, including El Sabor de Mama, Taste of Brazil, Buteco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beijinho Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \u2013 Brigantine Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beijinhos,\u00a0literally translated to\u00a0little kisses, is one of those Brazilian treats made almost entirely out of sweetened condensed milk.\u00a0Beijinhos\u00a0are cooked sweetened condensed milk and coconut rolled into a little ball, about the size of a quarter, and topped with more shredded coconut and a clove!\u00a0Beijinhos\u00a0are the perfect mouth-full for when you are craving something sweet. Popular at children\u2019s birthday parties they help everyone get a perfect sugar rush. For children 5 years old and up. Limited spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brigadeiro Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \u2013 Brigantine Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids will learn how to make Brigadeiro, a traditional Brazilian sweet. Brigadeiro has wide appeal in Brazil. And here you\u2019ll find all sorts of\u00a0flavours\u2014inspired by the original but taken into wonderful new places.\u00a0All of them\u00a0are gluten-free, and they all evoke memories of Brazilian birthday parties, the\u00a0spirit of togetherness, and the simple joy of a bite-sized treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DANCE:<br><br>Brazilian Rhythms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. &amp; 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. \u2013 Lakeside Terrace<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazil Dance World is a school that offers a number of different Brazilian dance lessons as well as performing them. With the innovative and visionary project of spreading Brazilian culture to other cultures, Brazil Dance World was born in Toronto, Canada in&nbsp;December 2005. Since 2011 it is also the mastermind behind organizing the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brazilianbeatcongress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brazilian Beat: Canada Dance Congress<\/a>, the largest celebration of Brazilian dance in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FILM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRAFFTV Film Series \u2013 Grey City (Cidade Cinza) \u2013 (G)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \u2013 Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new way of painting graffiti was born in S\u00e3o Paulo. Hip Hop was replaced by Brazilian regional culture and Os Gemeos\u2019 crew works were spread to galleries around the world. However, a new visual pollution combat act made the City&nbsp;Hall cover their paintings&nbsp;in grey in their hometown.&nbsp;<em>Portuguese with English Subtitles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Screened with the short Linear &#8211;&nbsp;<\/em>A line is a dot that went for a walk. Silent<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRAFFTV Film Series \u2013 The Liberdade (O Liberdade) \u2013 (PG)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the extreme Southern part of Brazil, there\u2019s a bar\/restaurant called Liberdade: an extremely simple place where a band, named \u201cAvendano Jr. e o Regional\u201d has been playing chorinho&nbsp;music for almost 40 years. The Liberdade&nbsp;tells the story of this place through the testimonials of the people who represent its soul&nbsp;\u2013 a bar where the passion for music is the bond that ties regular customers and&nbsp;extraordinary musicians. With special appearances of renowned musicians Vitor Ramil and Yamandu Costa, the movie presents some of the last guardians of chorinho music, the talent of the composer and cavaquinho&nbsp;player, Avendano Jr., and his relationship with the work of Waldir Azevedo, the composer of Brasileirinho.&nbsp;<em>Portuguese with English Subtitles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Screened with the short&nbsp;<\/em>The Tuner, Paulo is a young piano tuner. He works at his father&#8217;s restoration workshop. He wants to become a concert performer. Portuguese with English subtitles<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRAFFTV Film Series \u2013 The Last Stop \u2013 (PG-13)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. \u2013 Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 1950: Lebanese Teenagers Tarik and his younger brother Karim, leave Lebanon to immigrate to Brazil in search of a better life. On the ship, they forge friendships with other Lebanese and Syrian teenagers. Upon arrival in Brazil, each one goes their way and the years pass&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September 2001: The old Muslim Tarik loses his wife and before he dies, he needs to fulfill some promises he made decades before. Tarik leaves everything behind and treks across Brazil together with his daughter Samia, in search of the boys who came with him from Lebanon 51 years earlier. Each stop along his journey will reveal a fabulous truth of more than 1001 nights. Portuguese and Arabic with English Subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRAFFTV Film Series \u2013 Bollywood Dream (O Sonho Bollywoodiano) \u2013 (PG)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. \u2013 Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three Brazilian actresses decide to go to India to break into the&nbsp;Bollywood&nbsp;film industry, but once they are inside the heart of Indian culture and mythology, their&nbsp;dreams&nbsp;and wills start to change on the contrast between the East and the West, the ancient and the contemporary values, between the individual and the collective yearnings.&nbsp;<em>Portuguese with English Subtitles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRAFFTV Film Series \u2013 Offsite (Impedimento) \u2013 (PG)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. \u2013 Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jos\u00e9 Carlos Paix\u00e3o, a butcher living in the Brazilian countryside, is at a crossroads in his life. Grief will do strange things, and he&#8217;s been living out his own adolescent fantasy of playing professional soccer through his younger boy. Enter Lourdes Cintra, the town&#8217;s new teacher, who might very well give him a second chance at love. Offside is about dreaming: daydreams with which we set our goals, and the nightmares that paralyze us. Circumstance, indeed, can impede us. If we&#8217;re not careful, the clock can run out. But as in soccer, there&#8217;s always a chance that we&#8217;ll be released just in time with the goal ours for the taking.<em>&nbsp;Portuguese with English Subtitles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BRAFFTV Film Series \u2013 Short Films<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Studio Theatre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Boys and Girls (Amarelinha) (G):<\/strong>&nbsp;Boys play with boys. Girls play with girls.&nbsp;<em>Silent<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Gertrudes&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and her Man (Gertrudes e seu homem<\/strong>)&nbsp;<strong>(PG):<\/strong>&nbsp;Gertrudes&nbsp;is a talented seamstress and passionate wife. Rom\u00e3o is her charming and mysterious husband. &nbsp;When the couple moves to a small town, a curious teenage girl becomes a threat to their happiness.&nbsp;<em>Portuguese with English Subtitles<\/em><\/li><li><strong>The Sky Downstrais (O c\u00e9u no andar de baixo) (PG):&nbsp;<\/strong>Since the 12-year-old Francisco make sky photographs. One day, something different appears in one of your photos changing his routine.&nbsp;<em>Portuguese with English subtitles<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Batchan (Batchan) (G):&nbsp;<\/strong>Noriko&#8217;s family comes to lunch.<em>Portuguese and Japanese with English subtitles<\/em>.<\/li><li><strong>Half of the Orange<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(G):<\/strong>&nbsp;Cac\u00e1 lives surrounded by women, he was raised by hos two single aunts, his best friend is a woman and he is always dreaming of his dead mother. But Cac\u00e1 can\u2019t find a girlfriend but these changes when he starts using an app called \u201cHalf of the Orange\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Portuguese with English subtitles<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAMILY ACTIVITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazilian Public Library &nbsp;and Floresta Tropical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;\u2013 Sunday August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;\u2013 South Orchard Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brazilian Public Library and Rainforest are integrated cultural&nbsp;expressions&nbsp;that share the same physical space, reflecting the Brazilian diversity with its urban and cosmopolitan society and the strength and beauty of the rainforest. Through storytelling, finger puppet theatre, and games kids will get in touch with the Brazilian rainforest. The library will have a Memory Tree where stories by the community will be hung. Local Brazilian authors will read passages of their books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balloon Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. &amp; 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. \u2013 HarbourKids Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love making a colourful balloon animal come to life. Learn how to make a Brazilian animal using colourful balloons.\u00a0This workshop will be facilitated by Angela Design Balloon. The number of children is limited to 15 each 1\/2 hour of the workshop. Suggested age group 6 years old and up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PINWHEEL Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. &amp; 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013 HarbourKids Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cata-vento (pinwheels) is a traditional toy in Brazil. It\u2019s made of a\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wheel\" target=\"_blank\">wheel<\/a>\u00a0of paper or plastic curls attached at its\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Axle\" target=\"_blank\">axle<\/a>\u00a0to a stick by a pin. It is designed to\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rotation\" target=\"_blank\">spin<\/a>\u00a0when blown upon by a person or by the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wind\" target=\"_blank\">wind<\/a>. In this fun workshop, you will learn how to make this traditional toy.\u00a0This workshop will be offered for a group of 25 children each 1\/2 hour of the above schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LECTURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Capoeira Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \u2013 South Orchard<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn all about capoeira, a type of martial art that combines self-defence with music and acrobatics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Embroiders Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Brigantine Room<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Elisa Lobo, Visual Artist exhibiting at the Marilyn Brewer Community Space, for this interactive talk about her work with women at risk in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brasilerinhos \u2013 Music Circle Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \u2013 Miss Lou\u2019s Room<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Grammy nominee, composer Paulo Bira will sit down with the kids in a circle and play some of his songs from the Brasileirinhos album. The kids will have the opportunity of learning about the exciting animals in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cantigas de Roda Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \u2013 Miss Lou\u2019s Room<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Brazil, children&#8217;s songs are performed basically with no instruments, always in a circle where the kids would hold hands and follow special commands. They started as a cross between the ballroom dances and square dance! Come and enjoy this workshop and learn the most famous Cantigas de Roda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soccer Workshop with Brazilian Soccer Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013 South Orchard Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches demonstrate, for kids, the &#8220;Brazilian style&#8221; of soccer through kicks, passes and juggling, and will develop soccer skills through fun activities and mini soccer games.<br>The Brazilian Soccer Academy focuses on developing technical skills using the &#8220;Brazilian style&#8221; of soccer, reading the game tactically, speed of thought and action, positioning, mental skills and fitness. Programmes include Soccer Camp, a one-week training camp consisting of dynamic soccer clinics that focus on specific skills and tactics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ART EXHIBITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elisa Lobo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8 \u2013 Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;\u2013 Marilyn Brewer Community Space<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eleven years ago, in the south of Minas Gerais state, a work of social inclusion through art with a group of women, formerly coffee harvesters, road sweepers and housewives started. This exhibit tells the stories of those people and how they&#8217;ve intertwined with embroidered cushions on reinterpretations of works of art of the greatest masters of painting, and with a giant jellyfish (in Portuguese the literal translation is &#8220;living water&#8221;) installation. During the exhibition, people will be able to participate in the creation of a piece of art.<em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Soraya Montanheiro<\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8 \u2013 Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;\u2013 Garage Bays<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Friday, August 8,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sorayamontanheiro.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soraya Montanheiro<\/a>\u00a0born in Sao Paulo. She worked as a chemical engineer for 15 years before changing her whole life and pursuing her love and passion for photography as her profession. Her photos have been published in various magazines and newspapers including\u00a0 Estado de Sao Paulo\u00a0among others.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OTHER:<br><br>Brazilian Interactive Mural<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9 \u2013 Sunday August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;\u2013 Boulevard Tent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturday, August 9,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interactive mural created by Isabel Pimentel. Visitors will have the opportunity of being part and experience a collective drawing.&nbsp; Through the mural we can create moments of pause and opportunities for conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazilian Trivia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunday, August 10,&nbsp;2014&nbsp;from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. \u2013 Garage Bays<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interesting, intriguing and unusual information about Brazil will be presented in a Trivia form (Q&amp;A) in an electronic and interactive format. Test your knowledge about Brazilian geography, goods, history, sports, music and more.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expressions&nbsp;of Brazil offers a kaleidoscope of arts, culture and culinary delights \u2013 August 8-10 TORONTO, ON (July 7,\u00a02014)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Brazil is a country of cultural and geographic superlatives. 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