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30th
Anniversary
 In
March 2003, Ashkenaz celebrated its 30th anniversary with a month-long
festival of music and dance. The festival was a celebration and
a fundraiser for Ashkenaz and lots of fun!
Highlights
- Brazilian
Carnival Showcase with Ginga Brasil Dance Troupe with Entre Nos
- East
Coast Swing Showcase with The Moodswing Orchestra, Johnny Nocturne
& Miss Dee, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums with Ms. Carmen Getit
- African
Showcase with Ze Manel, Samba Ngo, West African Highlife Band
with DJ Omar
- Dance
Floor Amour with Brass Monkey Brass Band
- Caribbean
Carnival Showcase with Junglz Apart, Harry Best & Shabang, Caribbean
Allstars, Jeff Narrell & Bongo Beach Band with special guest,
Crazy
- Reggae
Showcase with Pacific Vibrations, Riddimystics, Native Elements
with special guest Dan-I Spencer, with Shashamani Soundsystem
- Balkan
Showcase with more than 15 groups performing
- Bluegrass/Oldtime
Showcase with Stairwell Sisters, Bluegrass Intentions, Laurie
Lewis & Kathy Kallick
- Cajun/Zydeco
Showcase with Aux Cajunals, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Zydeco Flames
30th
Anniversary
CD
 To
celebrate our 30th anniversary, Ashkenaz produced a compilation
CD made up of the beloved bands that have played at Ashkenaz over
the years. Click here
to listen to sound clips.
CD's
are available for purchase for $12 or 2 for $20. Buy CDs at Ashkenaz
or order by mail. Include the number of CD's you want, your name
and address, a check for the CD's plus $3.50 for shipping and handling
to:
Ashkenaz
Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
30th
Anniversary
Proclamation
 The
City of Berkeley presented Ashkenaz with a congratulatory proclamation
on its 30th Anniversary. Click here
to read the proclamation.
Thank
You!
Thank
you to the following businesses that made in-kind donations to Ashkenaz
for the 30th Anniversary celebration:
Arizmendi
Bay Area Distributing
Bissap-Baobab Restaurant
Cafe de la Paz
Canterbury Press
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Classic Wines
Dharma Clothing
& Accessories
Susan Duhan Felix, Artist
David Gans, Truth & Fun
InkWorks
Just Desserts
La Mediterranee
Nick Lawrence - swing dance
class
Kevin Lorton / Jan Newton, Hornblower
Cruises and Events
Lumin Arts
Nabalom Bakery
O'Chame Restaurant
Pasta
Shop
Lesley Pearl, Massage Therapy & Bodywork
Pearson Brothers Beverages
REI, Inc.
Bob Sarles/Ravin' Films
Francine Sosa-Lewis, Two dresses from Bali
Two Star Dog
What The Traveller Saw
Diane Winter, Shipibo Indian embroidered wall hanging
Warner,
Elektra and Atlantic Records
Kim Wendt, Breema Health &
Wellness Center
Zoe's Cookies and Other Delights
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