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The Rhythms of Life Series is a vibrant succession of cultural performances providing hours of lively and interesting entertainment to the campus community. The performances in this series give true meaning to the word "diverse" as they feature a variety of music, dance, and storytelling from all regions of the world. Past performers include Native Nations Dance Theatre, Tai Yim's Dragon & Lion Chinese Dancers, Rhythms and Blues, Rakish Paddy’s Irish music, Indian Sitar and Tabla, Caribbean Steel Drum/Pan music, Mariachis, Japanese Taiko Drums, and much more!

2008/09 Season Over
(currently working on another great season for 2009/10!)
 *For this year's perfomance photos click on artist below*

Andes Music Band Photo Mexican dancers
Yarina
(Music & Dance of the Andes)
September 16, 2008
Noon - 1:15 p.m
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Bruno's Café
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
(Music and Dances of Mexico)
October 14, 2008
Noon - 1:00 p.m

Reed Building's Wintergarden
(For performance photos click on artist picture)
Jazz Band Musician with guitar
Resonance Percussion
(Caribbean Jazz and Global Fusion)
November 11, 2008
Noon - 1:00 p.m

Bruno's Café
Scott Ainslie
(Blues guitarist and historian)
February 10, 2009
Noon - 1:00 p.m

Bruno's Café
(For performance photos click on artist picture)
African American Women smiling and wearing African Attire
African American Cultural Center's Dance & Drum Performing Company
(West African dance
and Drums)
February 25, 2009
Noon - 1:00 p.m

Bruno's Café
Musicians posing with instruments
Musicians posing with instruments
Simple Gifts
(Irish, Scottish, Romanian, Appalachian, and more...
including dancers!)
March 17, 2009
Noon - 1:00 p.m

Bruno's Café
Cellofourte
(Melted blend of Classical and Rock music)
April 21 , 2009
Noon - 1:00 p.m

Bruno's Café


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Past Seasons

2007/08 · 2006/07 · 2005/06 · 2004/05 · 2003/04 · 2002/03
 
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Office of Educational Equity & Diversity Programs
Penn State Erie
Andy Herrera, Director
Reed 115, Second Floor, Reed Union Building
4701 College Dr.
Erie, PA 16563
Phone: 814-898-6111
Fax: 814-898-6024
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday


Web site contact: DiversityBehrend@psu.edu
Updated May 1, 2009.
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