by the El Reportero’s staff
Sergio Tapia: (PHOTO BY MARVIN RAMIREZ)
Kids Can Compete for Cash, Prizes in State Fair’s 6th Annual Kids Talent Show at the California State Fair knows there are a lot of talented kids in the Golden State.
Any California child aged 15 and younger is invited to participate. Talent should come prepared to perform a 2-minute audition piece live in front of the judges. Singers and dancers preferred, though other talents will be accepted as well. The top finalists from the auditions will be asked to compete live at the California State Fair on July 26th, 2011. The top three finalists in July will share a prize pot that includes cash, other surprises and the official title of “State Fair’s Most Talented Kid.” For more info and for an audition space in advance by calling (916) 274-6180 or emailing Poppy@calexpo. com by Thursday, May 26. Those who call in advance will be guaranteed an audition time, while walkins may not receive one.
Admission to the County Fair is FREE for Kids Talent Show participants and one parent or guardian as long as the child is registered in advance.
Pure Charanga in San Francisco
If in salsa music you distinguish Mambo, Guaguanco, Rumba and Merengue, you’re probably heard of Charanga – that especial sound of violins without horns and the whole percussion set accompanying the piano and the base guitar, wow! This is the Charanga playing this June 1, on Friday, at Roccapulco Super Club, 3140 Mission Street, SF. For more info call 415-821-3563.
Nicaraguan singer and composer Sergio
Tapia is honored What happens to be a four-decade plus one year of persistence and determination, singer and composer Sergio Tapia is actually celebrating his 41 years singing and recording like not to many soloists now-a-days.
The Nicaraguan community in the San Francisco Bay Area got together to give a well-deserved time of a life-time a big party, which also will be a fundraising for those in very big need in Nicaragua. Tapia, who a real estate agent during the day, three years ago was one of the prizewinners as Most Prominent Artists of the ‘Year by the Artists’ Association ofNicaragua Rafael Gastón Pérez’ and the National Assembly, who selected a number of Nicaraguan talents. Along Tapia will also perform singer Martha Vaughan, Enoc Jés, Anacela Contreras and Julio Lacayo. The event, organized by the non-profit organization FraterNca, will take place on June 4, at the State Room, 306 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco. For more info call FraterNica at 510-329-5778.
F u n d r a i s e r a n d all-night dance party with live music and DJs
Bring in the sultry summer season with a night of Latin music and dance presented by The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts and Canal Alliance.
Let the music move you for an event that will include Salsa and Bachata dance lessons by Jose Santamaria, a known instructor, performer and choreographer; Latin music by DJ Gabby and DJ Coco and live Cuban music by Erick Barberia y su Timba Tonight; and a salsa performance by Jasdance Academy. Enjoy an evening of fiery Salsa music and support the Canal Alliance’s Pathways for Success for Marin’s immigrant community. All proceeds of the event will directly help people in need. Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 am., at the Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts at Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael.
