Released on: November 17, 2007, 12:44 pm

Press Release Author: Capoeira Arts Foundation

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Wine Tasting & Art Showcase Benefit in Berkeley to Kick off
Season of Socially Responsible-Themed Holiday Parties

Press Release Body: For Immediate Release:

Contact: Kerry Hughes
Capoeira Arts Café
(510) 666-1255
kerry@ethnopharm.com
www.projetokirimure.org

Berkeley, CA -- In just a few weeks the Capoeira Arts Foundation will open its doors
for an elegant and entertaining evening Brazilian Wine Tasting and Art Showcase
Benefit, featuring an art show opening by acclaimed photographer Mike Schreiber
(www.mikeschrieber.com), tastings of Brazilian wines and cachaça, donated by
RioJoes.com, a live capoeira performance (an Afro-Brazilian art form involving
dance-like fight and music), live music, and shows.

The event will be a benefit for Projeto Kirimurê, an after-school program that
offers capoeira and music classes, as well as academic support in the areas of
literacy and environmental education to at-risk youth in Bahia, Brazil. The program
was founded by the Capoeira Arts Café's own Mestre Acordeon, who explained that his
purpose in creating such a program was "to give back to the people who gave me
Capoeira."

The photo exhibit will feature the kids who participate in Projeto Kirimurê. The
acclaimed photographer, Mike Schreiber, is based out of New York and is best known
for his work with hip-hop artists, such as John Legend, Mos Def, Common, Nas, and
M.I.A. His work reflects his background in Anthropology, for in addition to
providing an aesthetic viewpoint, his photos capture the cultural life of his
subjects. According to Schreiber, "I took special interest in this project when I
saw the beauty and importance of this traditional art form in Brazil.."

On December 1st the evening will begin at 8 o'clock and will end at midnight. Light
hors d'oevres will be served and there will be additional drinks available for
purchase. Semi-formal attire is requested.

Tickets are available for purchase by calling (510) 666-1255 or by visiting
http://www.capoeiraartsfoundation.org/events/wine/. Tickets are $65 per person (100%
tax deductible). You may also donate to Projeto Kirimure by visiting
www.projectokirimure.org, or by purchasing seasonal and non-seasonal cards at:.
http://www.capoeiraarts.com/misc/kirimurecards.htm.


If you would like more information about this event, about Projeto Kirimurê or if
you would like to schedule an interview with Mestre Acordeon please contact the
Capoeira Arts Café at (510) 666-1255.

To visit a preview of the show, please see www.mikeschrieber.com, and select
"Projeto Kirimure" under Portfolios.



Web Site: http://www.projetokirimure.org

Contact Details: Kerry Hughes; 2026 Addison st. Berkeley, Ca 94704; (415) 246-1796;
kerry@ethnopharm.com