Creative Grove under Siege Finale 2013

Grassroots Community Space and Sirelo Entertainment present a summer of music dance and art demonstrations that will highlight the creative grandeur that is our city!

7/26 is our 2013 season closer at Creative Grove Artist Market. We have had a wonderful time with our friends and neighbors and we would like to thank everyone for their love and support!

Music selection by DJ DeepJust Aquabeat
https://soundcloud.com/deepjust/a-swe-a-sample-mix-deepjust-ft

Joining us on this special Friday are all of these creative activities and more, stay tuned. =)

- Rockasorri - Outdoor Performance. rockasorri.com
*Rockasorri & Grassroots present a new kids music program starting in August: Rock & Roots for kids ages 1 - 5*

- Cuda (Community for Urban Dance & Art) cudaculture.org

- Baladi Beats - Belly Dance Performance by Tarik Sultan. tariksultan.com

- Bollywood Funk NYC - Bollywood Dance Fusion by Ayesha Khanna and a Special Surprise! bollywoodfunknyc.com

- Heart & Soul Cooking - Nutrition & Tastings. heartnsoulcatering.com

- Sayosen Ryu - Martial Arts Demonstration

- Mastee Dance - Kids Bhangra Performance
For more detailed info on any of these programs please visit: grassrootscommunityspace.com

Under Siege (Creative Grove)

Creative Grove Under Siege by Sirelo Entertainment
Last Friday of the Month at Grove St. PATH Plaza!

FRIDAY - JUNE 29, 2012
3-9PM
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This event is family friendly!

Music Selections by COACH ROEBUCK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coach-Roebuck-Music/111741205549302

Special Guests:

TRIBE HAMSA:
Born in Brooklyn, now on Staten Island, NY, Naja (Maria Richardson) has been belly dancing since 2002. She has studied under Mariyah of Brooklyn, NY, and from 2004 -2006, was a member of the Alchemy Tribal Collective directed by Sarah Johansson Locke, formerly of Gypsy Caravan of Oregon. Since 2006, she has been a core member of Manhattan Tribal, directed by Mimi Fontana, NYC’s first American Tribal Style® belly dance troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio®. In 2009, Naja created and is Director of Tribe Hamsa, Staten Island's first ATS belly dance troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio®.

Naja has performed at LeSouk, NY; Lafayette Grill, NYC; Jebon, NYC; Dance Parade 2007 - 2011, Rakkasah Spring Caravan 2007 – 2012, the northeast’s largest Middle Eastern festival; Cues & Tattoos, Tribal Fest and many other venues throughout the country. In January, 2010, she traveled to Paris to perform with Manhattan Tribal at Festival Bellyfusions. She is Certified, General Skills (2009) and Teacher Training (2010), by Fat Chance Belly Dance® of San Francisco. Naja holds weekly classes teaching American Tribal Style Belly Dance® on Staten Island, NY, and is available to teach at workshops and festivals.

When not teaching or performing with Manhattan Tribal or Tribe Hamsa, Naja is a Records Information Management professional at a major international law firm.
http://tribehamsa.com/


Tap Dancing by:

PAW (Performance Arts Workshop)
http://www.performingartsworkshop-nj.com/
Tap Piece : "Jump, Jive and Wail" (Choreography: Jaime Gong; Music: The Brian Setzer Orchestra)
Dancers: Catriona Stevens, Christal Taylor, George Giordanella, Jaime Gong
About: This tap number was choreographed and rehearsed over the course of four weeks. It is a shining example of how the Performing Arts Workshop's programs address the needs of dancers at every level, absolute beginner through advanced. We've had such a great time working towards our first performance and look forward to working on new choreography, and participating in more events like this one!

Enjoy a beautiful day out at Creative Grove Market with the entire family!

Upcoming Dates:
FRIDAY JULY 27 - Break Dancing / Capoeira Showcase

http://www.facebook.com/sireloentertainment
http://www.facebook.com/grassroots.communityspace

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After Party for this event at Port-O Lounge!
with DJ EMac on the wheels of steel
11pm-3am
http://www.mixcloud.com/djemac/

Live Percussion by
Sirelo Entertainment

Creative Grove under Siege may 2012

Grove Street PATH Plaza

Creative Grove Under Siege by Sirelo Entertainment Last Friday of the Month at Grove St. PATH Plaza! COMMUNITY RHYTHM ... This event is family friendly! FRIDAY MAY 25 3-9pm Music by DJ PURPLE STUFF http://soundcloud.com/purple-stuff COMMUNITY RHYTHM DRUM CIRCLE Invites you to bring a drum and join! For those who love to bang the drum and stomp their feet, we'll be having a special gathering of drums and encourage everyone to bring an instrument and join in the fun! Tap Dancing by PAW (Performance Arts Workshop) http://www.performingartsworkshop-nj.com/ Tap Piece : "Jump, Jive and Wail" (Choreography: Jaime Gong; Music: The Brian Setzer Orchestra) Dancers: Catriona Stevens, Christal Taylor, George Giordanella, Jaime Gong About: This tap number was choreographed and rehearsed over the course of four weeks. It is a shining example of how the Performing Arts Workshop's programs address the needs of dancers at every level, absolute beginner through advanced. We've had such a great time working towards our first performance and look forward to working on new choreography, and participating in more events like this one! Enjoy a beautiful day out at Creative Grove Market with the entire family! Upcoming Dates: FRIDAY JUNE 29 - Belly Dancing FRIDAY JULY 27 - Break Dancing / Capoeira Showcase http://www.facebook.com/sireloentertainment http://www.facebook.com/grassroots.communityspace http://creativegrove.org/ ______________________***********______________________ After Party for this event at Port-O Lounge! with DJ EMac on the wheels of steel 11pm-3am http://www.mixcloud.com/djemac/ Live Percussion by Sirelo Entertainment

Creative Grove under siege, july 29

July 29, 2 -8 pm, Grove street PATH Plaza
Creative Grove under siege by good martians, coming to rule the creative scene for the day!

Creative Grove under siege

Sirelo Entertainment is so happy to bring back a new season of CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE! Last year we had a blast taking over the market every last Friday of the month. We were blessed with some amazing performances and guests! This year there will be no shortage of awesome!

CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE by SIRELO ENTERTAINMENT
happens the LAST FRIDAY of EVERY MONTH from APRIL to SEPTEMBER
Upcoming Dates:
...
July 29
September 30

From 2-8pm Sirelo Entertainment takes over the circle located at Grove St. Path Plaza during the Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market. We bring in DJ's, Live Percussion, Dancers and Special Guests to join us for the day. As always we encourage musical instruments, children, pets, good vibes, fairies, free love, flowers, rainbows and hugs ♥

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JOINING US ON FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011 from 2-8PM

Music by DAVIDSON OSPINA & OSCAR P

DAVIDSON OSPINA ( Ospina Digital )
Davidson Ospina. This is what you need to know about the NYC artist, remixer, DJ, and owner of Ospina Digital records, a leading label heavily influencing the current House music scene.
He started out just like any other kid from Queens in the early 80’s, with an intense love of music. ‘My neighborhood exposed me to a wide variety of music. But, I was really inspired by the NYC break-dancing scene. The music at that time was so exciting and made you want to move. I felt the need to contribute to that’. He followed up on that ‘need to contribute’ and by his early teens he was not only producing his own songs, he was remixing other artist’s tracks.

The momentum of his influence in the Underground did not go unnoticed. It broke through up to the Overground. Popular artists, who wanted to be heard in the clubs, began to come to him. The roster of Popular artists wanting his touch is impressive, with Ospina reworking Britney Spears (more than once), Backstreet Boys, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Mark Anthony, and, well, you get the idea.

For Davidson's full bio and more information:
http://www.ospinamusic.com/
http://facebook.com/davidsonospina



OSCAR P ( Open Bar Music )
Oscar's diverse DJ sets have been featured on the Roger Sanchez show “Release Yourself” and the Paul Van Dyk “VONYC Sessions” this year, and his career highlights include projects like Extortion's "How Do You See Me Now" (Junior Boys Own/Polygram), and Swing 52's hit "Colour of Skin" f/ Arnold Jarvis later licensed by Pete Tong's FFRR label. He's remixed tracks for Beyonce, 2 Unlimited, John Legend, Sabrina Johnston, Peech Boys, Physics, Sasha Alazy, Alix Alvarez, and Silvano Da Silva.

Traveling the world Oscar P has played at some of the most respected club venues in the world building an impressive resume of dj dates in London, Dubai, Italy, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Chicago, Miami, Amsterdam, France, Poland, as well as New York City, and Philadelphia where he plays regulary at Sundae, Aqua-Booty, and Water Taxi Beach. His style remains to this day deep and soulful house meets Ibiza excess. His fusion of sounds is quite apparent on his syndicated podcast Open Bar Radio which can be found on Itunes with over 30,000 loyal listeners weekly and growing.

For Oscar's full bio and more information:
http://www.openbarmusicnyc.com/

Egyptian Style Belly Dance by TARIK SULTAN & STUDENTS

TARIK SULTAN is one of the World’s best known pioneers of male Oriental Dance in the world. He is perhaps the most vocal advocate for the validity of male Oriental Dancers. His articles on their role both in the professional and social arenas throughout history in the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa have been translated into several languages. They remain not only educational resources, but an inspiration for male dancers and their teachers as well.

Tarik began his formal training in Oriental Dance as a student of Morocco in 1985. Over the years his talent and dedication to the art has earned him a reputation as a dynamic performer, and inspiring teacher and choreographer. He has taught many successful seminars across the nation as well as The UK, Japan, Australia, Trinidad and Argentina.

Tarik’s international credits include the Jerusalem Festival, the Dar America Assoc in 2003 he became one of the first male dancers to perform at the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival in Cairo, Egypt. He has also performed at the United Nations, Lincolin Center and The Museum of Natural History. He has also been a featured performer in some of the top nightclubs in New York City such as Casbah Rouge, Mehenata Horus and The Habibi Lounge. He currently performs at LeSouk and Feluca.

In addition to his regular classes and performances, Tarik regularly travels to the Middle East and North Africa in order to increase his knowledge and to document the various folk dances of those countries.

Aside from teaching in NY, Tarik currently teaches classes at Grassroots Community Space on Mondays from 8-10pm


http://www.tariksultan.com/
or Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=144072282321681&set=t.546240568&type=1&theater#!/pages/Tarik-Sultan/107216513154
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American Tribal Style Belly Dance by KARA & NAJA of TRIBE HAMSA

KARA
Kara joined the NYC tribal dance community in 2005, inspired by the beautiful dancing and drum circles she experienced at SCA events. She began studying tribal fusion, and became a member of the Alchemy Tribal Collective, directed by Sarah Johannson Locke of Alchemy Performance Theater a former member of Gypsy Caravan. Kara performed with the collective at Rakkasah Spring Caravan, 2008. The following year, she began studying with Mimi Fontana, director of Manhattan Tribal, NYC's first ATS troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio. Kara is excited to be a core member of Tribe Hamsa. Her favorite aspect of ATS is the spontaneity and improvisation of the dance, its joyousness, and the sisterhood that group dance offers.

NAJA
Born in Brooklyn, now on Staten Island, NY, Naja (Maria Richardson) has been belly dancing since 2002. She has studied under Mariyah of Brooklyn, NY, and from 2004 -2006, was a member of the Alchemy Tribal Collective directed by Sarah Johansson Locke, formerly of Gypsy Caravan of Oregon. Since 2006, she has been a core member of Manhattan Tribal, directed by Mimi Fontana, NYC’s first and only American Tribal Style belly dance troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio. In 2009, Naja created and is director of Tribe Hamsa, Staten Island's first ATS belly dance troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio. Naja has performed at LeSouk, NY; Lafayette Grill, NYC; Jebon, NYC; Dance Parade 2007 - 2009, Rakkasah Spring Caravn 2007 – 2010, the northeast’s largest Middle Eastern festival; and many other venues throughout the tri-state area. In January, 2010, she traveled to Paris to perform with Manhattan Tribal at Festival Bellyfusions. She is Certified, General Skills (2009) and Teacher Training (2010), by Fat Chance Belly Dance of San Francisco. Naja holds weekly classes teaching American Tribal Style Belly Dance on Staten Island, NY, and is available to teach at workshops and festivals. When not teaching or performing with Manhattan Tribal or Tribe Hamsa, Naja is a Records Information Management professional at a major international law firm.

For more information:
www.tribehamsa.com
www.facebook.com/tribehamsaSI

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KID'S BAZAAR by UMPA LUMPA

UMPA LUMPA founded by Laura Dejean in 2009. After many years of varying (more negative than positive) experiences with clowns and kid's entertainment at her daughter's Birthday Parties.
Laura came to the conclusion that she could add more quality,
love and enthusiasm to the world of children's entertainment.

It starts with making every single child's smile count, reviving old school party games and ends with transforming parties and events into healthy and eco-conscious happenings, without toxic food and cakes, junk party favors and much less garbage. We are trying to bring imagination and phantastic memories back into your kid's special days.

Her experience includes many years of teaching Self-Defense
(with fun) to children as young as 4 which Laura will do again soon in Jersey City. She is also currently teaching a musical enrichment program in Jersey City Public Schools through Cohen Arts and Education. http://cohenartsed.com/index3.html
Umpa Lumpa can offer parties in Spanish and German!

Fore more information:
http://www.umpalumpafun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000834489015&sk=info

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Please stop by our friend's table!

NICOLE C. MARTINEZ - A.O.M. COSMETICS

Nicole C. Martinez, Owner, Hand Crafter, Custom Blend Color Specialist

A.O.M Cosmetics, Inc. offers hand made, chemical free mineral makeup containing the natural sunscreen titanium dioxide.
A.O.M Cosmetics, Inc. is perfect for the woman who desires soft, supple looking radiant skin. If you have not tried mineral makeup yet, see what you've been missing. Mineral makeup brings out your natural beauty while minimizing flaws and wrinkles.
Natural mineral makeup has skin clearing and healing properties, is extremely long wearing and has natural SPF. Mineral makeup is so gentle you can even sleep in it. Go on and give it a try. You'll be glad you did.
A.O.M Cosmetics, Inc. pure mineral foundation has the best coverage of any cosmetic on the market. Stop worrying about unattractive blemishes or uneven skin tones- apply mineral foundation and enjoy your youthful, natural appearance.

Fore more information:
www.aomcosmetics.com

*** Do you have a hand - made, creative product that you would like to promote and or sell at the Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market on a Last Friday of the Month when SIRELO ENTERTAINMENT is there? Please contact us at:
sireloentertainment@gmail.com

We can make you a part of the fun and excitement that is a Friday outside at the market with Live Entertainment, and most of all the opportunity to showcase and sell your product! ***

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We would like to give a huge thank you to our friends at
Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market
Arts In Action: Uta Brauser & Laura Dejean
http://www.creativegrove.org/
or FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sirenamari/posts/2016823102205?ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment#!/pages/Creative-Grove-Artist-Designer-Market/191875695987

We hope to see you there!
Your hosts Sirena & Chelo Mercado (Sirelo Entertainment) 

Creative Grove under Siege again..

We are back!

Sirelo Entertainment is so happy to bring back a new season of CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE! Last year we had a blast taking over the market every last Friday of the month. We were blessed with some amazing performances and guests! This year there will be no shortage of awesome!

CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE by SIRELO ENTERTAINMENT
happens the LAST FRIDAY of EVERY MONTH from APRIL to SEPTEMBER
...Upcoming Dates:

May 27
June 24
July 29
August 26
September 30

From 2-8pm Sirelo Entertainment takes over the circle located at Grove St. Path Plaza during the Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market. We bring in DJ's, Live Percussion, Dancers and Special Guests to join us for the day. As always we encourage musical instruments, children, pets, good vibes, fairies, free love, flowers, rainbows and hugs ♥

JOINING US ON FRIDAY, APRIL 29 from 2-8PM

Music by:
DJ TOOLMAN
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1555752510&sk=info


Swing Dancing by:
THE ARTISTS' LAB
http://www.theartistslab.com/
Joe Palmer (dancer, teacher & choreographer) and Catherine Schmetter (fine artist & apparel designer) formed
The Artists’ Lab; a welcoming environment dedicated to creative exploration, collaboration and inspiration. “The Lab” offers a forum in which artists and designers can showcase work, interact, and market their products. In addition to individual creative pursuits our artists extend their knowledge and love of art to the community through classes, workshops and social events including gallery openings, dances and performances. We feature artists from various genres: dancers, painters, potters, jewelry makers, musicians, industrial designers, set designers, photographers, and apparel designers.
http://www.theartistslab.com/The_Artists_Lab/Dance/Entries/2010/11/27_Saturdays_Swing_in_JC.html


Martial Arts Demonstration by:
RICH AHLERS &; TANG SOO DO ACADEMY
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tang-Soo-Do-Academy-Traditional-Korean-Martial-Arts/141168345940673?sk=info
Instructor Rich Ahlers has practiced the martial arts for 25 years. Starting at the age of 6 in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan (Founder Hwang Kee) and additionally studied in Jeet Kune Do, Aikido, Karate Do and Kyokushin. A frequent competition participant with multiple awards in Hyung, Traditional Hyung and Free Sparring. Instructor Ahlers continues to train and teach his first love Tang Soo Do with his unlimited passion and enthusiasm.

CREATIVE GROVE under siege

sept 24, Grove street PATH Plaza, 2 - 8 pm
This is our LAST CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE for the year 2010
and we miss you all already! There were so many great moments this season & so much talent that came to join us, we are so grateful to everyone that made this a success. We will be back next season eager to continue the movement and all the FUN!

Join Sirelo Entertainment, Grassroots Community Space & Friends as we take over the circle space outside of Grove St. Path. ...Vending tables surround the circle, where performances will be going on throughout the day!

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
2 - 8 PM

Sounds by DJ TOOLMAN!

Percussion: Pat Catino (JC STUDIOS) & many more
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000272899189&v=wall&ref=ts

Special Musical Performance by SIRENA
http://sirenamari.com/
http://www.facebook.com/sirenamari?ref=ts

Hoola Hooping by ROBYN MARTIJENA!!!

PLEASE VISIT OUR FRIENDS' TABLES AND CHECK OUT SOME OF THEIR AMAZING PRODUCTS & SERVICES!

GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SPACE
http://grassrootscommunityspace.com/ical/month.php
http://www.facebook.com/grassroots.communityspace?ref=ts

JC STUDIOS
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000272899189&v=wall&ref=ts

Sirelo Entertainment, Grassroots Community Space & Friends  takes  over  Creative Grove

EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH!
For more information please contact:
info@sireloentertainment.com

FRIDAY - JUNE 25, 2010 2-8pm
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION WITH:

INSURGO STAGE PROJECT - In celebration of upcoming Independence Day, Insurgo Stage Project presents "FREE" - an improvisational movement-based investigation into the concept of freedom. What makes you feel stuck? What makes you feel free?

ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS - "Double Or Nothing" a short play. Art House Productions is a nonprofit multi-arts organization, producing theater, visual art, spoken word, film/video, festival, and music events across the NJ/NY area. For more info: http://www.arthouseproductions.org/

DJs
Purple Stuff

DaVeed Martinez
http://www.daveedmartinez.com/

Percussion: Pat Catino & many more

Special Musical Performance by LAND OF THE LOOK BEHIND & more...

Hoola Hooping by ROBYN MARTIJENA!!!

Creative Grove under Siege

FRIDAY - MAY 28, 2010 2-8pm

FREE BRAZILIAN FEST! w AU CAPOEIRA
MACULELE, SAMBA, OPEN RODA!!!!

DJs
Toolman & Purple Stuff

Percussion: Pat Catino & many more

Special Musical Performances Throughout the day!
For more information please contact:
info@sireloentertainment.com