From Japanese Drums to a Gospel Awards Show,
Long Island University’s Kumble Theater Presents Exciting Events

Brooklyn, N. Y. – A diverse lineup of programs including Japanese drums, Mongolian throat singing, and a gospel awards show are among the events at Long Island University’s Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts in late October and in November.

The Kumble Theater is located at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in downtown Brooklyn. For more information, call (718) 488-1624 or visit www.kumbletheater.org.

Tuesday, October 20, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. – Community Works presents the Khoomei-Taiko Ensemble. Experience the driving rhythms of the Japanese drums (taiko) and mesmerizing Mongolian throat singing (khoomei) in a cross-cultural performance by this internationally acclaimed group of musicians and singers. Tickets: $7. Contact Community Works at (212) 459-1854 or at performances@communityworksnyc.org.

Saturday, October 24, 7 p.m. – Minister Marcus and Friends present the Kingdom Choice Awards, an urban gospel awards show that is the first of its kind in New York City. The evening will feature exciting live performances by some of the most talented local urban gospel artists. Tickets: $22. For more information: www.kingdomchoiceawards.com.

Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m. – The World of Oraje presents the New York Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Universe, which brings together for a day-long extravaganza some of the top celebrities in the world of hair, make-up, skin care and holistic health to educate and entertain. Tickets: $20 in advance and $25 on day of event are available at www.oraje.com or (718) 496-3419.

Monday, November 9, at 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. – Community Works presents Earth Music: Songs of Native America and West Africa. Join veteran artist Valerie Narjano as she uses interactive storytelling, song and movement to introduce the idea of a shared musical link between all people. Tickets: $7. Contact Community Works at performances@communityworksnyc.org or (212) 459-1854.

Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 15, at 3 p.m. – Choreographers Laurie DeVito and Diane McCarthy present an evening of dramatic works of dance. Tickets: $20.

Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m. – Independent Film New York in association with the Kumble Theater, Legacy Media Group and www.ifilmnet.tv present IFNY Monologue Slam. Contestants should visit www.ifilmnet.tv to submit an audition video. Tickets: $20.

Posted: October 1, 2009