OVERTURE.ORG/INTFEST Welcome to the 2019 International Festival featuring arts, crafts, food & performances representing 50+ cultures. The next International Festival will be held on SAT, FEB 29, 2020. JOIN US IN 2020! Buraka, LLC Café Costa Rica Catering a Fresco Italian Workmen’s Club Jamerica Restaurant INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FREE! SAT, FEB 23, 2019 | 10AM–5PM THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS! La Joe Bla, LLC Madame Chu Polish Heritage Club of Madison Rolling Pin Bake Shop Spice Yatra Akarim African Enterprise Amigos de las Americas East Timor Action Network Friendship Force of Wisconsin-Madison Haiti Allies Henna tattoos by Celebration Art Studio Hope Institute of Uganda Hurling Club of Madison & Madison Gaelic Football Club Inti Fair Trade Legacy House Imports, Inc. Madison-Arcatao Sister City Project Madison Area Chinese Community Organization Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association Madison-Freiburg Sister City Committee Madison Friends of International Students Madison Kanifing Sister City Committee INTERNATIONAL MARKET Rotunda Lobby, Level I Promenade Terrace & Lobby, Level II COMMUNITY MANDALA Upper Lobby, Level III INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ Overture Hall Lobby, Level I @overturecenter Download the Overture App! Follow the schedule for International Festival! @overturecenter #overturecenter This project supported by Madison Community Foundation, CUNA Mutual Foundation, Friends of Overture, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison and Dane Arts with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, the Evjue Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Contribute to our community mandala, presented by Sarvodaya USA, dedicated to building a world of communities based on non-violence, service and cooperation. Photos by: Martin Jenich Photography. Madison-Mantova Sister City Committee Madison-Obihiro Sister Cities, Inc. Madison-Rafah Sister City Project Madison Russian School Madison-Tepatitlán Sister City Madison Vilnius Sister Cities, Inc Nazkas Handmade Nepali American Friendship Association Ombeni African Safaris Otavalo Polish Heritage Club of Madison Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of WI – Madison Sufi Service Committee Terra Experience Ubuntu Trade Verona Area International School Wisconsin Lions International Youth Camp & Exchange Program Yachak Complete five or more activities from the options below and provide your email to be entered to win 4 tickets to an upcoming show at Overture. □ Contribute to the community mandala on Level III. □ See a performer you haven’t seen before. □ Learn about Madison Sister-Cities & local organizations with global connections on Level II. □ Try a new language in Promenade Lounge. □ Mark your cultural heritage on the magnetic maps in Rotunda Lobby. □ Donate to Overture to help support community programs like this! Donation box is in front of the ticket office. □ Dance to the beat in Overture Hall Lobby. □ Explore traditional craft vendors throughout the building. □ Taste a new cuisine at the international café. □ List 3 new cultures you experienced today: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ACTIVITY CHECKLIST
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Welcome to the 2019 International Festival featuring arts, crafts, food & performances representing 50+ cultures.
The next International Festival will be held on SAT, FEB 29, 2020.
JOIN US IN 2020!
Buraka, LLCCafé Costa RicaCatering a FrescoItalian Workmen’s ClubJamerica Restaurant
INTERNATIONALFESTIVALFREE! SAT, FEB 23, 2019 | 10AM–5PM
THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS!
La Joe Bla, LLCMadame ChuPolish Heritage Club of MadisonRolling Pin Bake ShopSpice Yatra
Akarim African EnterpriseAmigos de las AmericasEast Timor Action NetworkFriendship Force of Wisconsin-MadisonHaiti AlliesHenna tattoos by Celebration Art StudioHope Institute of UgandaHurling Club of Madison & Madison Gaelic Football ClubInti Fair TradeLegacy House Imports, Inc. Madison-Arcatao Sister City ProjectMadison Area Chinese Community OrganizationMadison-Camaguey Sister City AssociationMadison-Freiburg Sister City CommitteeMadison Friends of International StudentsMadison Kanifing Sister City Committee
INTERNATIONAL MARKETRotunda Lobby, Level IPromenade Terrace & Lobby, Level II
COMMUNITY MANDALAUpper Lobby, Level III
INTERNATIONAL CAFÉOverture Hall Lobby, Level I
@overturecenter
Download the Overture App!
Follow the schedule for
InternationalFestival!
@overturecenter #overturecenter
This project supported by Madison Community Foundation, CUNA Mutual Foundation, Friends of Overture, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison and Dane Arts with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company
Foundation, the Evjue Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation and the
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.
Contribute to our community mandala, presented by Sarvodaya USA, dedicated to building a world of communities based on non-violence, service and cooperation.
Photos by: Martin Jenich Photography.
Madison-Mantova Sister City CommitteeMadison-Obihiro Sister Cities, Inc.Madison-Rafah Sister City ProjectMadison Russian SchoolMadison-Tepatitlán Sister CityMadison Vilnius Sister Cities, IncNazkas HandmadeNepali American Friendship AssociationOmbeni African SafarisOtavaloPolish Heritage Club of MadisonReturned Peace Corps Volunteers of WI – MadisonSufi Service CommitteeTerra ExperienceUbuntu TradeVerona Area International SchoolWisconsin Lions International Youth Camp & Exchange ProgramYachak
Complete five or more activities from the options below and provide your email to be entered to win 4 tickets to an upcoming show at Overture.
□ Contribute to the community mandala on Level III.□ See a performer you haven’t seen before.□ Learn about Madison Sister-Cities & local organizations with global connections on Level II.□ Try a new language in Promenade Lounge.□ Mark your cultural heritage on the magnetic maps in Rotunda Lobby.□ Donate to Overture to help support community programs like this! Donation box is in front of the ticket office. □ Dance to the beat in Overture Hall Lobby.□ Explore traditional craft vendors throughout the building. □ Taste a new cuisine at the international café. □ List 3 new cultures you experienced today: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
ACTIVITY CHECKLIST
10:30 AM-10:37 AM Swiss Alphorns, For over 30 years, the traditional 12-foot long alphorns have opened the festival. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I10:37 AM-10:55 AM Opening Ceremony & Ho-Chunk Welcome Overture Hall Lobby, Level I10:55 AM-11:15 AM Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association, Traditional Chinese lion dance performed in the Sar Ping style of the art. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I11:30 AM-11:55 AM Madison Männerchor, The oldest German mens chorus in Wisconsin, singing songs in German and English. Wisconsin Studio, Level III11:30 AM-12:10 PM Yid Vicious, Klezmer dance tunes for all ages. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I11:30 AM-12:10 PM Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, Songs from one of Madison's best gospel choirs. Capitol Theater, Level I
11:30 AM-12:15 PM UW Russian Folk Orchestra, Russian and Eastern European folk music performed on authentic instruments. Overture Hall, Level I11:30 AM-12:15 PM Bí Dána, Celtic Traditional Music. Rotunda Stage, Lower Level
11:30 AM-1:15 PM International Reach UW-Madison, Drop-in language lessons. Promenade Lounge, Level II12:00 PM-12:25 PM Mad Craic Irish Dance, Modern and old style Irish dance for your enjoyment. Promenade Hall, Level II12:20 PM-12:45 PM Kioja Step Team, KEE-O-JAH/KIOJA in Swahili means Miracle, a youth high school drill team. Wisconsin Studio, Level III
12:40 PM-1:20 PM Cris Plata Trio, Tex-Mex music of South Texas and Northern Mexico with European influence. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I12:45 PM-1:15 PM Sergio Rico Vacilon, Soulful Cuban guajira son. Rotunda Stage, Lower Level12:45 PM-1:25 PM Atimevu Drum and Dance Group, Traditional music from Ghana, West Africa. Capitol Theater, Level I12:50 PM-1:15 PM Raízes do Brasil Capoeira Madison, Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance of Capoeira. Promenade Hall, Level II12:55 PM-1:40 PM Wisconsin Tibetan Association, Glimpse the rich, unique and colorful culture of the forbidden land "Tibet." Overture Hall, Level I
1:05 PM-1:45 PM Madison Pipes and Drums, Scottish bagpipe band. Wisconsin Studio, Level III1:35 PM-2:00 PM Sadira Middle Eastern Dance, Yoyous, beautiful women's dance from the Arab Middle East. Rotunda Stage, Lower Level1:45 PM-2:30 PM Red and Black, Spanish guitar music. Promenade Hall, Level II1:50 PM-2:30 PM Charanga Agoza, Dance oriented ensemble plays tropical charanga music from Cuba and Puerto Rico. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I2:00 PM-2:25 PM DanzTrad, A fusion of culture, music and traditions of Mexico through dance. Capitol Theater, Level I2:00 PM-3:30 PM International Reach UW-Madison, Drop-in language lessons. Promenade Lounge, Level II2:10 PM-2:35 PM Meenakshi Ganesan & The Kalaanjali Dance Co., Guru Meenakshi & the Kalaanjali dancers present ancient classical Indian dance. Overture Hall, Level I2:15 PM-2:45 PM Ali Jamnia, Take a magic carpet ride into Sufi stories from Persian literature. Wisconsin Studio, Level III
2:20 PM-3:05 PM Goongoo Peas, Interactive music from the Caribbean and the African Diaspora. Rotunda Stage, Lower Level
2:45 PM-3:10 PM Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance, Fiery flamenco dances from Spain! Capitol Theater, Level I3:00 PM-3:25 PM Limanya Drum & Dance Ensemble, Traditional music and dance from Guinea. Promenade Hall, Level II3:05 PM-3:45 PM LuLu Quintet, Sparkling French "Gypsy" jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I3:15 PM-3:40 PM Madison Chinese Cultural Association, Promoting Chinese culture and traditions through music and dance. Overture Hall, Level I3:15 PM-4:00 PM Last Gaspe, Canadian, Irish and American fiddle music that swings. Wisconsin Studio, Level III3:30 PM-3:55 PM Zaibas Lithuanian Dancers, Folk dances illustrating Lithuanian wedding traditions in full national costume. Capitol Theater, Level I3:35 PM-4:15 PM Taiwan Puppet Troupe, Founded in 1997 to promote Taiwan and Taiwanese culture. Rotunda Stage, Lower Level3:45 PM-4:10 PM Mesoghios Greek Dance Troupe, Dances set to Greek music of the Aegean islands. Promenade Hall, Level II4:15 PM-5:00PM The Handphibians, Samba drumming from Brazilian Carnival. Overture Hall, Level I
4:20 PM-5:00 PM Tani Diakite and the Afrofunkstars, Funk-blues fusion inspired by the music of Mali featuring traditional instruments. Overture Hall Lobby, Level I4:25 PM-4:50 PM Boliviamanta Dance WI, Sharing diverse Bolivian dance and music. Capitol Theater, Level I4:30 PM-5:00 PM Tri Bratovchedki, A cappella songs in the beautiful rhythms and harmonies of Eastern Europe. Promenade Hall, Level II
Complete our survey and provide your email to be entered to win 4 tickets to an upcoming show at Overture.
1. What is your primary reason for attending the festival today?□ To learn about other cultures□ To spend time with family□ To see a specific performer: ____________________________□ To visit the artisan vendors and/or info booths□ To eat at the international café□ Other: ___________________________________________
2. What have you enjoyed most about your experience today?
4. OPTIONAL: How would you describe yourself?□ Asian□ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander□ Black/African American□ White□ American Indian/Alaska Native□ Other: ___________________________________________□ Prefer not to answer
