Trip to Brazil by way of NYC

I just got back from a three day weekend in New York to participate in the "Lavagem do rua 46" which is a ritual based on the "Lavagem do Bonfim" which takes place every year in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. The parade traveled down 46th Street which is known as Little Brazil. I played in my Brazilian percussion band, Batala, and for this parade, we had our largest contingent ever, 47 players, all women !

Here is a video of the headline performer Carlinhos Brown. I didn't know much about him before, but now I see why he is so famous, he's a great entertainer. Here is a parade video. We are the loud "wall" of drum sound and you can see us at the 35 sec. mark.

10/7 & 10/8 Fall Fiber Festival in Orange, Virginia

I keep hearing about this festival but haven't been able to check it out: http://fallfiberfestival.org My fiber guild http://www.potomaccraftsmenguild.org
friends tell me that it is a really wonderful event, much smaller than the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and definitely worth the drive.

Takoma Park Street Festival

On Sunday, October 1st, I will be joining fellow violinist and artist, Nina Falk http://ninafalkglass.com at the Takoma Park Street Festival http://takomafestival.com . She is exhibiting her gorgeous fused glass creations, some of which contain elements of musical instruments, at the show and I will have examples of my beadwork on display alongside.