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Radujsja! Rejoice in the Holiday Music of Eastern Europe
Rejoice in the unique sounds of Eastern Europe! Mila Vocal Ensemble presents a choral tour of winter songs from countries such as Russia, Belarus, Georgia, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and Ukraine. At turns rich, mysterious, thrilling, zesty, and lilting, this holiday music will warm your heart and invigorate your spirit. Radujsja! (Rejoice!)
Tickets available at the door.
$10 general admission / $5 youth, students and seniors
Sunday, December 4, 2011, 2:00pm
United Theological Seminary (Bigelow Chapel)
3000 Fifth Street Northwest
New Brighton, MN 55112, USA
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Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:30pm
Hobgoblin Music (Stoney End Music Loft)
920 MN Hwy 19
Red Wing, MN 55066, USA
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Sunday, December 18, 2011, 2:00pm
Unity Church - Unitarian
732 Holly Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104, USA
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Chestita Baba Marta!
Orkestar Bez Ime and Mila Vocal Ensemble present a musical celebration of the coming of Spring, on this ancient Bulgarian holiday of Baba Marta. ("Baba" means "Grandma" in Bulgarian, and "Marta" comes from the word "mart," or "March.") Traditional folklore depicts Baba Marta as a temperamental old woman whose moods are as changeable as March weather. On March 1st, it is customary to exchange and wear Martenitsi - tokens of good health, luck and vitality. Wearing the red and white colors of the Martenitsa symbolizes our hope that Baba Marta will smile and grant us an early Spring!
Join us for this lively evening of music from Bulgaria, Macedonia and surrounding areas.
Admission is free.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 8:00pm
Acadia Cafe
329 Cedar Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA
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Mila at Walker Art Center's Acoustic Campfire
Mila Vocal Ensemble and McKnight Artist Fellowship-winner Orkestar Bez Ime perform together - outside and unplugged - at Walker Art Center's Acoustic Campfire. Part of the Walker Open Field series, this relaxed summertime event promises to captivate. Dancing encouraged!
"First Love: A Bulgarian Tale," An Ethnic Dance Theatre Premiere Performance
Ivan loves Tudora. Todora loves Kolyo. And Kolyo loves....who? Find out at First Love: A Bulgarian Tale." Featuring vibrant music and dance from exotic Bulgaria! Presented by the Ethnic Dance Theatre with live music by the EDT Folk Orchestra and guests, Mila Vocal Ensemble.
Friday - Sunday, April 18 - 20, O'Shaughnessy Auditorium
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. For more information and ticket purchase, please call 651-690-6700 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
With Bread and Salt: Songs and stories for Mother’s Day
Nourish the mothers in your life with a delectable assortment of songs and stories from Eastern and Central Europe. With thrilling harmonies and captivating spoken word, Mila will follow the mother's journey from girlhood to grandmotherhood and honor her many contributions as wife, mother, cook and tradition keeper. Spicy accompaniment by the Niks Folk Ensemble.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7:30pm at Lakeville Area Arts Center
20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. For more information and ticket purchase, please visit: http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/departments/artscenter.htm
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 2 PM at the Southern Theater
1420 Washington Avenue So., Minneapolis, MN 55454. For more information and ticket purchase, please visit: http://www.southerntheater.org
WITH BREAD AND SALT: SONGS FROM THE FEAST OF LIFE, Saturday, March 8
Central Square, Glenwood, MN
MilaCast
If you missed our first series of podcasts in the days leading up to the V Gradinata CD release party, you can still hear the episodes by visiting www.milavocalensemble.com/milacast. Let us know what you think by e-mailing milacast@milavocalensemble.com.
Photo gallery: V Gradinata CD release party
It was a lovely party, and we have the pictures to prove it! Thanks to Minneapolis-based Red Event Design for creating a memorablegarden-themed party, to the talented musicians who joined us, and to all of our gracious guests. If you missed the party, you can live (or re-live) the magic by viewing the slideshow. (56 photos)
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