Rhythms of Life Series

Rhythms of Life Series

The 2018-19 Rhythms of Life Series

Seeking to inspire an appreciation of all people through vibrant presentations of the arts

Sponsored by the Office of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs and the Student Activity Fee.

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 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, Japanese Taiko Drums, Spanish Flamenco, and much more.

2018-19 Rhythms of Life Schedule

  • Taikoza

    Taikoza will perform with Japanese Taiko Drums on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the Wintergarden, Reed Union Building.

    Image: Courtesy of Performer
  • Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

    Jonathan Scales Fourchestra will perform Contemporary Steel Pan Jazz Fusion on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building.

    Image: Courtesy of Performer
  • Barleyjuice Irish Band

    Barleyjuice Irish Band will perform Pan-Celtic Acoustic Rock on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building.

    Image: Courtesy of Performer
  • Honeysuckle

    Honeysuckle will perform Progressive Folk on Thursday, April 11, 2019, from Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building.

    Image: Courtesy of Performer
  • Alba Flamenca

    Alba Flamenca will perform Flamenco Dance and Music from Southern Spain on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building.

    Image: Courtesy of Performer
  • Victor Prieto Trio

    Victor Prieto Trio will perform Accordion World Music and Jazz on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building.

    Image: Courtesy of Performer

Upcoming Performers

Taikoza

Japanese Taiko Drums
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Wintergarden, Reed Union Building
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

Contemporary Steel Pan Jazz Fusion
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 

Barleyjuice Irish Band

Pan-Celtic Acoustic Rock
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 

Honeysuckle

Progressive Folk
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 

Past Performers

Alba Flamenca

Flamenco Dance and Music from Southern Spain
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 

Victor Prieto Trio

Accordion World Music and Jazz
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
 

Other Information

Past Seasons

About the Series

Performance Photos

 

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: DiversityBehrend@psu.edu