The Rhythms of Life Series
Seeking to inspire an appreciation of all people through vibrant presentations of the arts
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. All performances are free and open to the public. Rhythms of Life is sponsored by the Office of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs and the Student Activity Fee.
Upcoming Performers
African Soul International will perform drumming and dances of West Africa in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.
Cantrip will perform Celtic music in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.
The John Jorgenson Quintet will perform Gypsy jazz in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.
The Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will perform music and dances of Mexico in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.
Black Umfolosi will perform songs and dances of Southern Africa in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.
The Barefoot Movement will perform bluegrass music in the 2022-23 Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend.
African Soul International
Drumming and Dances of West Africa
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Cantrip
Celtic Music
Friday, March 17, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
John Jorgenson Quintet
Grammy Award-Winning Gypsy Jazz
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Previous Performers
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Music and Dances of Mexico
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Black Umfolosi
Songs and Dances of Southern Africa
Friday, October 21, 2022
The Barefoot Movement
Bluegrass Music
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Other Information
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Past performances have featured Native Nations Dance Theater, Dragon and Lion Chinese Dancers, rhythms and blues, Celtic/Irish music, Indian sitar and tabla, Caribbean steel pans, indigenous Aztec music and dance, Romanian Gypsy music, Japanese taiko drums, Spanish flamenco, and much more.
Contact Information
For more information about the series, please contact:
Andy Herrera, Director of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs.
1 Reed Union Building
4701 College Drive
Erie, PA 16563
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: 814-898-7101
Fax: 814-898-6823
Email: [email protected]