An educational and cultural experience for the entire family

Sugar Loaf — The Jubilee Multi-cultural Arts will present “Jubilee’s Cultural Journey”, a dance, music and art series featuring Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, India, Mexico and Puerto Rico. This program represents a unique opportunity to meet native artists, learn about other customs, participate in dance, enjoy an art exhibition, sample foods and be part of a cultural experience in our own backyard. Jubilee was created to introduce and host dancers, artist, musicians and provide education in both traditional and contemporary multi-cultural and Latino art forms. For founder and President Judy Battista, what began with a passion to express and share her own native Latino roots, has extended to include other cultural and artistic forms. “By exhibiting our uniqueness, we see our similarities, and perhaps foster acceptance, tolerance and appreciation of one another,” observes Battista. Workshops on individual cultural contexts will be hosted by the Orange County Citizens Foundation, The Seligmann Homestead, 23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf. Jubilee’s Cultural Journey begins in March, running through September, as follows: • Journey to Argentina - 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 18. Experience the Tango music and dance of Buenos Aires, with guests Nelson and Madalyn Avila, Tango Maestros. • Journey to India,- 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 25. Guest Dr. Suma Srishalia will present the Classical dance of Bharathamatyam. • Journey To Brazil - 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 31. Celebrate the Afro-Brazilian Culture and Carnaval with guests Amarildo Santos Costa and Paula Straile-Costa. • Journey to Mexico - 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. A “Cinco de Mayo” celebration will feature folkore and music Grupo de Puebla. • Journey to the Latin Caribbean Islands - 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in the music, dance and arts of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba, with presentations by The Latin Jubilee Folkloric and Mambo Dancers Sponsor and supporters include the Jubilee Multi-Cultural Arts, the Orange County Citizens Foundation, WTBQ-FST Broadcasting Corporation and Latin Jubilee Radio. This project is also made possible, in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered by Arts in Orange. Cost of each workshop is $15. Reservations and registration are required. Contact Judy Battista at 845-987-4207 or 914-489-7402; e-mail Judy@jubileepresents.com; or log on to www.jubileepresents.com.