Eight acts with international flavor will help celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring as part of the free “Around the World Bazaar” at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. The broad array of entertainment will include the Latin and Brazilian Carnival Dance Party and Orfeia, a women’s vocal ensemble dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional music from Bulgaria and Eastern Europe.
The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Pl. in Downtown Silver Spring, near the Silver Spring Metrorail Station. The bazaar is presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.
All attendees are invited to participate in the International Potluck dinner from 6-8 p.m. Diners should bring a dish to share as they have a chance to enjoy dishes from around the world.
The Latin & Brazilian Carnival Dance Party in the Civic Building’s Great Hall from 8-10 p.m. will highlight the evening. The party will be orchestrated by DJ Bachata Larry and Sambista Katie Kirkpatrick. The carnival will be a celebration of dancing Salsa, Bachata and Samba.
Orfeia will be performing from 6-7 p.m. Orfeia’s repertoire spans the rich and diverse musical heritage of Eastern Europe, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Russia and their neighbors. Based in Montgomery County, Orfeia has performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region
