In just a few weeks the Capoeira Arts Foundation at 1901 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley will open its doors for an elegant and entertaining evening Wine Tasting and Art Showcase Benefit, featuring an art show opening by acclaimed photographer Mike Schreiber (www.mikeschreiber.com and select "Projeto Kirimur" under Portfolios. There will also be blank greeting cards featuring Mike's work available by visiting the link below.
The event will benefit Projeto Kirimur, an after-school program that offers capoeira and music classes, as well as academic support in the areas of literacy and environmental education to
at-risk youth in Bahia, Brazil. The program was founded by the Capoeira Arts Foundation's own Mestre Acordeon, who explained that his purpose in creating such a program was "to give back
to the people who gave me capoeira."
According to Schreiber, "I took special interest in this project when I saw the beauty and importance of this traditional art form in Brazil. I spent over a week at the project and saw
first-hand how lives of these children are being enriched through capoeira."
On December 1st the evening's event will begin at 8 o'clock and will end at midnight. Light hors d'oevres will be served and there will be additional drinks available for purchase.
Semi-formal attire is requested.
Tickets are available for purchase by calling (510) 666-1255 or by visiting www.projetokirimure.org or by purchasing seasonal and non-seasonal cards at: