The Little People
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Mixed Blood Woman presents Maura Michelle Garcia, Choreographer + Dancer. Contemporary dancer/performance artist Maura Michelle Garcia performs her original multi-media piece that explores the world of the ancient Cherokee fairies, the Yunwi Tsundi or "little people," and about having, loosing and reclaiming traditional Cherokee beliefs and Native identity. The founder of Mixed Blood Woman, a contemporary dance theater company, Garcia was awarded an MFA in performance art from Howard University. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed.
Event Contact Information:
828.253.3227Occurrence Information
Date:
Nov 10, 2009Time:
07:00 PM-08:00 PMCost:
$8 Members/Seniors/Students; $10 General Admission; $5 Children 12 and underDetails:
The Asheville Art Museum annually presents an exciting, inviting and active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its permanent collection of 20th and 21st century American art. Any visit will also include experiences with works of significance to Western North Carolina’s cultural heritage including Studio Craft, Black Mountain College and Cherokee artists. Special exhibitions feature renowned regional and national artists and explore issues of enduring interest. The Museum also offers a wide array of innovative, inspiring and entertaining educational programs for people of all ages.Location:
Diana Wortham Theatre2 S. Pack Square
Asheville , NC 28801
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