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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

October 7 - October 7, 2010

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701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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No Small Matter: A Fundraiser for Children’s Book Press
Individual tickets ($70) can be purchased at the Yerba Buena Center Box Office. An additional contribution can be made at the time of ticket purchase or by clicking here. A fundraiser honoring Henry Louis Gates, Jr., featuring the dynamic artistry of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus and the electric moves of Non Stop Bhangra. This fundraiser at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts will honor Children’s Book Press founder Harriet Rohmer for her vision and legacy. Attendees will enjoy they dynamic artistry of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus, featuring whirling dervishes, contortionists and images taken from Children’s Book Press’ anthology, On My Block. The event will close with the swirling colors and pounding rhythms of Non Stop Bhangra, a dance troupe that combines traditional Punjabi folk music with hip hop, reggae, and electronica. Formar California State Senator Art Torres will serve as Master of Ceremonies.