Carnaval at Queen Mary 2006

THE ANNUAL QUEEN MARY BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2007

Dedicating the Carnaval to Peace in the World! Paz no Mundo!

DYNAMIC RHYTHMS AND NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT AT THE

LONG BEACH QUEEN MARY EXHIBIT HALL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

"FEATURING: THE WORLDS BEST CAIPIRINHAS"

From the opening of the doors at 8:00 pm 'til the clock strikes at 2:00 a.m.

This party never stops!

Performing are KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba with classic Sambas, Marchinhas and Frevo, - SAMBADÁ,with vocalist Dandha Da Hora and special guests Marcio Peter and Waghner Abuter fromIlé Aye playing the Samba- and the Batucada from the Rio de Janeiro Street Carnaval, - the spectacular Reggae groove from Bahia, Brazil OYÀ BRAZIL Samba Show with DANIELA BRASIL features dancers in costumes adorned in sequins, beads and feathers, - SAMBAJAH with the best of Samba Enredo and Batacada!! - Ki-Xego Axé Dancers and DJ Izael.

Parades and Mardi Gras Beads are part of the night's festivities. Plus watch the Carnaval from Rio de Janeiro aired on big screens, adding excitement to the largest carnaval party in Southern California.

LOS ANGELES, January 11, 2007—This time Brazilian Carnaval in Los Angeles happens on Saturday, February 24, 2007, selling out every year. The celebration happens one week after Brazil’s own carnaval in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. This year’s theme is “Peace in the World… Samba not War” .At the heart of the 2007 celebration is renown members of Brazil’s bloco afro (afro-Brazilian ensembles from Salvador, Bahia) Ilé Aye, Mario Peter, Waghner Abuter and Dandah performing vibrant and energetic carnaval beats at the QUEEN MARY in Long Beach. The party, which starts at 8:00 p.m., also features KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba with Marchinhas, Sambas and Frevo. Sambadá performs AXÈ music of Bahia and the OYA Samba Show Dancers moving to batucada rhythms in their feather-sequined bikini costumes. Authentic Brazilian food from Silvio’s Brazilian Bar B-Q and appetizers by Salgadinho’s Factory and Brazilian arts and crafts.

KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba performs a perfect blend of dynamic harmonies and exhilarating rhythms, the best of Brazilian Carnaval. The band enchants audiences with the richest sounds of Brazil; a mix of samba, marchinhas (traditional carnaval sambas), pagode, and frevo. Katia's energetic presence is beautifully complimented by the explosive power of percussion, and outstanding keyboards, guitar and bass. Los Angeles Times quote "... She comes on stage like an explosion, her body in constant motion, her voice excited and dynamic."

SAMBADÁ was Formed in 1997 by native Brazilian Papiba Godinho, it is an explosive musical group out of Santa Cruz, California that is rapidly inspiring audiences with its unique mixture of Brazilian samba and funky latin dance grooves. From the blissful rhythms of samba to hip-hop riffs, from bossa nova ballads to salsa, SambaDá's tunes are playful, vital, and energetic: they make you dance and they make you sing, they are both intimate and exuberant. Special guests are Mario Peter, Waghner Abuter from the legendary Bloco afro Ile Ayé perfoming pulsating percussion rhythms of Salvador, Bahia.

The OYA Brazil Samba Show Dancers, led by director-choreographer Daniela, complete the party as they offer its audiences a visual feast with extravagant performances of samba, frevo, axé, and capoeira, a traditional martial arts dance. Comprised of a diverse team of talented dancers, this local ensemble of 15 radiates with sheer energy and passion. This exuberant exotic show was created authentically in Brazil. Brazilian mysticism, folklore, energy, creativity and enthusiasm radiates from the performances. Using all the best dancers and singers of Brazil, the performers themselves represent the many cultural backgrounds of the people in Brazil, bringing to life a resemblance of the colors of Brazil.
''...Brazilian Carnaval took over on Saturday night to celebrate with a wildly extravagant music party...Hot, hot samba on a chilly L.A. evening... ... the sequined and feathered OYA BRAZIL SAMBA SHOW dancers, vigorously demonstrating the correct way to do the samba...” Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

SAMBAJAH, the new generation of Brazilian samba and batucada simulating the Rio de Janeiro street carnaval with Samba Enredo with a full percussion ensemble, plus Danilo and Ki-Xego Axé Dancers with a variety of Bahian choreographies and DJ Izael spinning to Brazilian rhythms all NITE long! The official Master of Ceremonies of the carnaval is the talented dancer and choreographer AYANNA CONTRERAS.

Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2007 will be airing the carnaval from Rio de Janeiro on big screens throughout the event, courtesy of Dish Network and TV Globo (Brazilian's main TV Channel). This will give people the opportunity to experience the real thing while celebrating miles away from Rio de Janeiro. All ages are welcome, after all Carnaval in Brazil is for everyone.

A trip to Rio de Janeiro will be given away, courtesy of LAN Airlines. Costumes are welcome! Participants are allowed and encouraged to bring cameras to the event (no video cameras). Authentic Brazilian food catered by Silvio’s Brazilian Bar B-Q, Brahma Brazilian Beer and Golly Guarana (Brazil’s Classic Soft Drink), and the best CAIPIRINHA’S as well as crafts, clothing and a variety of Brazilian items will be available for purchase.
Patricia and Gilberto Leao from Brazilian Nites Productions have been producing quality events with the best of Brazilian talent directly from Brazil since 1990.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Brazilian Women's Group, a non-profit organization that dedicates its social work to underprivileged children and elderly in Brazil.

Admission to Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2007 is for all ages. Advance tickets are $38 for general admission, $50 for reserved table seating on the upper level and $60 for reserved table seating on the dance floor table, plus group discounts are available by calling (818) 566-1111. General Admission tickets can also be purchased in the following places:
Kitanda Brazilian Market (818)995-7422, Brazil Mania (310)212-6040, El Camaguey Meat Market (310) 839-4037, El Gaucho Meat Market (310) 297-2617, El Gaucho II (714) 776-6400, Neutral Grounds Brazilian JIU-JITSU (562) 856-1615 , Taste of Brazil (323) 342-9422, Gold Star Brasil 949-722-8008, Silvio’s Brazilian Bar- BQ (310) 539-2924. - Or by calling (818) 566-1111 / www.BrazilianNites.com
Tickets, if available, will also be sold on the day of the event at the Queen Mary from 4:00 pm on for $48 GA and $60/$70 reserved table seat, cash only at the door. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California 90802. Parking on site is available for a fee.

This event is sponsored in part by LAN Airlines, Golly Guarana, Brahma Brazilian Beer, Dish Network and TV Globo, REMO Inc., Brasil Best, BPT Online, Super Estrella 107.1 FM, Rio Joe’s - Wine’s of Brazil, O.N.E. Coconut Water, Silvio’s Brazilian Bar B-Q, Latination, American Latino, EyeSpyLA.com, Salgadinho Factory and SouthWinds Travel.

For photos, video, interviews and more information,
Contact Patricia Leao
(818) 567-0641
shows@braziliannites.com

Patricia Leão
Brazilian Nites Productions
http://braziliannites.com
www.myspace.com/BrazilianNites
http://www.orkut.com
(818) 567-0641 - Events Hotline: (818) 566-1111

BRAZILIAN NITES PRODUCTIONS 1839 N. Kenwood Street, Burbank, CA 91505 phone (818) 567-0641 events hotline (818) 566-1111 fax (818) 567-6377 shows@BrazilianNites.com www.BrazilianNites.com
CONTACTS:	PATRICIA LEAO Brazilian Nites Production (818) 567-0641 shows@BrazilianNites.com

THE ANNUAL QUEEN MARY BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2007 Dedicating the Carnaval to Peace in the World! Paz no Mundo! DYNAMIC RHYTHMS AND NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT AT THE LONG BEACH QUEEN MARY EXHIBIT HALL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 "FEATURING: THE WORLDS BEST CAIPIRINHAS" From the opening of the doors at 8:00 pm 'til the clock strikes at 2:00 a.m. This party never stops! *Performing are* KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba *with classic Sambas, Marchinhas and Frevo,* - SAMBADÁ,*with vocalist* Dandha Da Hora *and special guests* Marcio Peter and Waghner Abuter **fromIlé Aye playing the Samba- and the Batucada from the Rio de Janeiro Street Carnaval, - the spectacular Reggae groove from Bahia, Brazil OYÀ BRAZIL Samba Show with DANIELA BRASIL features dancers in costumes adorned in sequins, beads and feathers, - SAMBAJAH** with the best of Samba Enredo and Batacada!! - Ki-Xego Axé Dancers *and* DJ Izael. Parades and Mardi Gras Beads are part of the night's festivities. Plus watch the Carnaval from Rio de Janeiro aired on big screens, adding excitement to the largest carnaval party in Southern California. LOS ANGELES, January 11, 2007—This time Brazilian Carnaval in Los Angeles happens on Saturday, February 24, 2007, selling out every year. The celebration happens one week after Brazil’s own carnaval in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. This year’s theme is *“Peace in the World… Samba not War”* .At the heart of the 2007 celebration is renown members of Brazil’s bloco afro (afro-Brazilian ensembles from Salvador, Bahia) Ilé Aye, Mario Peter, Waghner Abuter and Dandah performing vibrant and energetic carnaval beats at the QUEEN MARY in Long Beach. The party, which starts at 8:00 p.m., also features KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba with Marchinhas, Sambas and Frevo. Sambadá performs AXÈ music of Bahia and the OYA Samba Show Dancers moving to batucada rhythms in their feather-sequined bikini costumes. Authentic Brazilian food from Silvio’s Brazilian Bar B-Q and appetizers by Salgadinho’s Factory and Brazilian arts and crafts. KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba performs a perfect blend of dynamic harmonies and exhilarating rhythms, the best of Brazilian Carnaval. The band enchants audiences with the richest sounds of Brazil; a mix of samba, marchinhas (traditional carnaval sambas), pagode, and frevo. Katia's energetic presence is beautifully complimented by the explosive power of percussion, and outstanding keyboards, guitar and bass. Los Angeles Times quote "... She comes on stage like an explosion, her body in constant motion, her voice excited and dynamic." SAMBADÁ was Formed in 1997 by native Brazilian Papiba Godinho, it is an explosive musical group out of Santa Cruz, California that is rapidly inspiring audiences with its unique mixture of Brazilian samba and funky latin dance grooves. From the blissful rhythms of samba to hip-hop riffs, from bossa nova ballads to salsa, SambaDá's tunes are playful, vital, and energetic: they make you dance and they make you sing, they are both intimate and exuberant. Special guests are Mario Peter, Waghner Abuter from the legendary Bloco afro Ile Ayé perfoming pulsating percussion rhythms of Salvador, Bahia. The OYA Brazil Samba Show Dancers, led by director-choreographer Daniela, complete the party as they offer its audiences a visual feast with extravagant performances of samba, frevo, axé, and capoeira, a traditional martial arts dance. Comprised of a diverse team of talented dancers, this local ensemble of 15 radiates with sheer energy and passion. This exuberant exotic show was created authentically in Brazil. Brazilian mysticism, folklore, energy, creativity and enthusiasm radiates from the performances. Using all the best dancers and singers of Brazil, the performers themselves represent the many cultural backgrounds of the people in Brazil, bringing to life a resemblance of the colors of Brazil. ''...Brazilian Carnaval took over on Saturday night to celebrate with a wildly extravagant music party...Hot, hot samba on a chilly L.A. evening... ... the sequined and feathered OYA BRAZIL SAMBA SHOW dancers, vigorously demonstrating the correct way to do the samba...” Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times SAMBAJAH, the new generation of Brazilian samba and batucada simulating the Rio de Janeiro street carnaval with Samba Enredo with a full percussion ensemble, plus Danilo and Ki-Xego Axé Dancers with a variety of Bahian choreographies and DJ Izael spinning to Brazilian rhythms all NITE long! The official Master of Ceremonies of the carnaval is the talented dancer and choreographer AYANNA CONTRERAS. Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2007 will be airing the carnaval from Rio de Janeiro on big screens throughout the event, courtesy of Dish Network and TV Globo (Brazilian's main TV Channel). This will give people the opportunity to experience the real thing while celebrating miles away from Rio de Janeiro. All ages are welcome, after all Carnaval in Brazil is for everyone. A trip to Rio de Janeiro will be given away, courtesy of LAN Airlines. Costumes are welcome! Participants are allowed and encouraged to bring cameras to the event (no video cameras). Authentic Brazilian food catered by Silvio’s Brazilian Bar B-Q, Brahma Brazilian Beer and Golly Guarana (Brazil’s Classic Soft Drink), and the best CAIPIRINHA’S as well as crafts, clothing and a variety of Brazilian items will be available for purchase. Patricia and Gilberto Leao from Brazilian Nites Productions have been producing quality events with the best of Brazilian talent directly from Brazil since 1990. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Brazilian Women's Group, a non-profit organization that dedicates its social work to underprivileged children and elderly in Brazil. Admission to Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2007 is for all ages. Advance tickets are $38 for general admission, $50 for reserved table seating on the upper level and $60 for reserved table seating on the dance floor table, plus group discounts are available by calling (818) 566-1111. General Admission tickets can also be purchased in the following places: Kitanda Brazilian Market (818)995-7422, Brazil Mania (310)212-6040, El Camaguey Meat Market (310) 839-4037, El Gaucho Meat Market (310) 297-2617, El Gaucho II (714) 776-6400, Neutral Grounds Brazilian JIU-JITSU (562) 856-1615 , Taste of Brazil (323) 342-9422, Gold Star Brasil 949-722-8008, Silvio’s Brazilian Bar- BQ (310) 539-2924. - Or by calling (818) 566-1111 / www.BrazilianNites.com Tickets, if available, will also be sold on the day of the event at the Queen Mary from 4:00 pm on for $48 GA and $60/$70 reserved table seat, cash only at the door. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California 90802. Parking on site is available for a fee. This event is sponsored in part by LAN Airlines, Golly Guarana, Brahma Brazilian Beer, Dish Network and TV Globo, REMO Inc., Brasil Best, BPT Online, Super Estrella 107.1 FM, Rio Joe’s - Wine’s of Brazil, O.N.E. Coconut Water, Silvio’s Brazilian Bar B-Q, Latination, American Latino, EyeSpyLA.com, Salgadinho Factory and SouthWinds Travel. For photos, video, interviews and more information, Contact Patricia Leao (818) 567-0641 shows@braziliannites.com Patricia Leão Brazilian Nites Productions http://braziliannites.com www.myspace.com/BrazilianNites http://www.orkut.com (818) 567-0641 - Events Hotline: (818) 566-1111