Down-To-Earth Diva: Emeline Michel @ Stewart Theatre SAT (4/16)

I had the privilege to interview Haitian singer Emeline Michel, as well as her guest violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), for this story in the INDY this week:

"Reluctant Queen: Emeline Michel's rich Haitian fusion"

See her in concert tonight (4/16) in Raleigh at NCSU's Haitian Celebration: 8 pm, Stewart Theatre. DBR gives a free, Pre-Concert Talk at 7 pm.

Drums of Haiti: Resurrection Dance Theater TODAY @ 4 pm

"The drum in Haiti means freedom, power, celebration. The sound of drums means, I'm calling for you."

--Stanley "Lelé" Cayo
Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti




"Through dance, we tell our story--where we come from, how we feel. Dance is the communication, and the connection too."

--Lelé



Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti, TODAY Sunday (9/19), 4 pm, Reynolds Theater, Duke University in the Bryan Center. $10 admission benefits Hearts with Haiti.

Dancing to Rebuild: Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti

The Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti makes three stops in the Triangle this weekend, offering rare opportunities for cultural exchange while gathering donations to rebuild homes there.


Resurrection Dance Theater of Haiti

Friday (9/17):

8 pm, Stewart Theatre @ NC State in Raleigh: "Haitian Celebration!" Free, ticketed event. Hearts with Haiti will accept donations at the door.

Saturday (9/18):

11:30 am - 1:30 pm, The Ark, Duke East Campus in Durham: Masterclasses on Haitian drumming and dancing. Free and open to the public. Participants may RSVP to: mmsauls@duke.edu

Sunday (9/19):

4 pm, Reynolds Theater, Duke West Campus in Durham: Benefit Concert. Admission: $10 (discounts available). Duke box office: 684-4444 or online at tickets.duke.edu

Haiti Fundraiser TONIGHT @ Cuban Revolution

CORRECTION: Cuban Revolution will donate $5 per person making a donation of $5 or more.

This just in: Cuban Revolution Restaurant in Durham will be MATCHING ALL DONATIONS collected tonight for Haiti at the weekly salsa party. This is a no cover party, 9 pm - 1 am, so all your money goes to fund earthquake relief.

Good excuse to come out and dance, and make your donation count a little extra. If you can't make it tonight, consider donating at one of the links below.

Newsfeed: Haitifeed.com

Links to donate:

1. Donate through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti. Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization.

2. The American Red Cross is pledging an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by this earthquake. They expect to provide immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support. They are accepting donations through their International Response Fund.

3. UNICEF has issued a statement that "Children are always the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster, and UNICEF is there for them." UNICEF requests donations for relief for children in Haiti via their Haiti Earthquake Fund. You can also call 1-800-4UNICEF.


Thanks to Eduardo at Paso for passing along this info.