BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20190811T210000Z DTEND:20190811T220000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Peace Arch Concert Series: En Canto DESCRIPTION:En Canto \n\nA multi-ethnic female-led sextet\, En Canto is Seattle's only Forr band. Forr music has origins in the agricultural traditions of Northeastern Brazil and is a combination of multiple Brazilian rhythms including bai o\, xote and arrasta-p . Forr refers to both the musical genre and the accompanying partner dance party events where the music is heard. En Canto shows are exuberant sonic journeys fueled primarily by twin accordions and tinged with the jazz backgrounds of several of the musicians. \n\n\n\nAbout the Folk and Traditional Arts Program\n\nThe Peace Arch International Concert Series is a part of a broader series of events celebrating Washington's diverse cultures presented by the Folk and Traditional Arts Program\, with funding provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as support from the Washington State Parks Foundation. \n\n \n\nFor more information about the Folks and Traditional Arts program\, including upcoming events\, visit: http://parks.state.wa.us/folkarts\, or contact Makaela Kroin\, Program Coordinator\, at Makaela.Kroin@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8635.\n\n \n\nAbout Peace Arch Historical State Park\n\nThe 30-acre park\, which lies on the boundary between the United States and Canada\, is the ideal setting for this concert series\, which celebrates the rich cultures of the Pacific Northwest. The day-use park is known for its lush gardens\, vast lawns\, panoramic views of Point Roberts and Vancouver Island and the 67-foot Peach Arch monument. For more information about the park\, visit: http://parks.state.wa.us/562/Peace-Arch\n\n _________________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\nAbout Washington State ParksThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120\,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural\, cultural and historic resources. State Parks' statewide programs include long-distance trails\, boating safety and winter recreation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:En Canto \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\nA multi-ethnic female-led sextet\, En Canto is Seattle'\;s only Forró\; band. Forró\; music has origins in the agricultural traditions of Northeastern Brazil and is a combination of multiple Brazilian rhythms including \;baiã\;o\, xote and \;arrasta-pé\;. \;Forró\; \;refers to both the musical genre and the accompanying partner dance party events where the music is heard. En Canto shows are exuberant sonic journeys fueled primarily by twin accordions and tinged with the jazz backgrounds of several of the musicians.
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\nAbout the Folk and Traditional Arts Program
\nThe Peace Arch International Concert Series is a part of a broader series of events celebrating Washington&rsquo\;s diverse cultures presented by the Folk and Traditional Arts Program\, with funding provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as support from the Washington State Parks Foundation.
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\nFor more information about the Folks and Traditional Arts program\, including upcoming events\, visit: http://parks.state.wa.us/folkarts\, or contact Makaela Kroin\, Program Coordinator\, at Makaela.Kroin@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8635.
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\nAbout Peace Arch Historical State Park
\nThe 30-acre park\, which lies on the boundary between the United States and Canada\, is the ideal setting for this concert series\, which celebrates the rich cultures of the Pacific Northwest. The day-use park is known for its lush gardens\, vast lawns\, panoramic views of Point Roberts and Vancouver Island and the 67-foot Peach Arch monument. For more information about the park\, visit: http://parks.state.wa.us/562/Peace-Arch
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\nAbout Washington State ParksThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120\,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural\, cultural and historic resources. State Parks&rsquo\; statewide programs include long-distance trails\, boating safety and winter recreation. LOCATION:Peace Arch Historical State Park\, 1900 A St.\, Blaine. (Driving directions) UID:e.3529.215 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260512T223646Z URL:https://www.blainechamber.com/events/details/peace-arch-concert-series-en-canto-215 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR