BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Some of the most amazing worldmusicians in the Chicago area a re gathering in one of the most architecturallyastounding spaces in the country as part of a benefit concert for HatchElementary . \; \;  \; Hatch PTO proudlypresents: \; Hatch Soundcheck 2012 onSaturd ay March 3\, 2012 featuring Bloco Maximo\, The Neva Ensemble\, Mind Over Mirrors\, and members of Hatch&rsquo\;s own Conga Club.\n \;Bloco Ma ximo is a 12-piece Brazilian percussion ensemble that is sure tokeep an audience of both dancers and listeners captivated. \; Formed in July \, 2011\, this new Chicago-basedgroup calls together musicians from all over the city and brings the hot soundsof Brazilian batucada from the Pe lourinho and the Sambodromo. \; Bloco Maximo features traditional Br aziliandrums including timbal\, repique\, surdo\, caixa &\; tamborim in a funky andenergetic dose of wall-to-wall rhythm that you don't want to miss. \; Bloco Maximo has been featured at notableevents such The Old Town School of Folk Music (World Music Wednesday Series\,Folk and R oots Festival)\, and Chicago's Brazilian Carnival 2012\, in addition tom any other performances at distinguished venues all over the Chicago area . \; And we are proud to announce that BlocoMaximo features Hatch&rs quo\;s own music teacher Mr. Jacobson! \; \n \;\nThe NevaEnsembl e will either introduce concert goers to Turkish folk music\, or remindt hem of the rich\, warm tones and layers of the sounds and textures this musichas to offer. \; Turkey not only findsitself geographically at the crossroads of Europe\, musically speaking\, it hasblended cultures a mazingly well too. \; InTurkish folk music one can hear influences f rom the Middle East\, Asia\, andEurope\, making for an interesting combi nation of instruments and musicalstyles. \; Come and enjoy the style s andsounds of some of the finest Turkish musicians in the Chicago area in the NevaEnsemble. \; \n \;\n \;Mind Over Mirrors will be featured atSoundcheck 2012 as well. \; This is one actnot to be miss ed\; it&rsquo\;s as unique as is the space in which it is featured.  \; The performance at Unity Temple will featurea new duo version of Mind Over Mirrors\, with Fennelly and percussionist MikeWeis\, who is known for his ability to incorporate West African polyrhythmicdrumming\, as we ll as Korean Pungmul drumming alongside his foundation of traditional&ld quo\;rock&rdquo\; percussion patterns as a solo artist\, and with such e steemed undergroundluminaries as Scott Tuma and his highly respected Chi cago outfit Zelienople.Mind OverMirrors is the solitary reeling of Ameri can harmoniumist/electronicist JaimeFennelly. \; \n \;\nAll of t hisamazing music\, in an award winning space- Unity Temple in downtown O ak Park onSaturday March 3\, 2012 at 3:30-6:30pm. \;Please join us f or an afternoon of culture for the whole family to enjoyin an acoustical ly amazing venue as we present Hatch Soundcheck 2012. \; Silent auct ion and refreshments will beavailable. \; Concert only tickets are j ust$20 and VIP tickets including concert andwine and cheese reception im mediately following the concert are just $75. (Childcare is available du ring reception forVIP ticket holders) So\, family outing filled with gre at sounds or acultural outing for just the two of you in Oak Park\, from world beats toarchitectural wonders\, without ever leaving home\, all w hile donating to aworthy cause! \; \n\nTickets are availableat Green Home Experts 811 South Blvd\, Oak Park\, The Book Table 1045 LakeStreet \, Oak Park\, and Hatch School Office\, 1000 N. Ridgeland\, Oak Park. \n Joinus for an afternoon of world music\, filled with world class musicia ns from theChicagoland area\, sharing music in a space not be missed!&nb sp\; Proceeds benefit Hatch PTO. \; \; Pick up your tickets now before they&rsquo\;regone! \; Join us with the family\, or comeas a night out\, but don&rsquo\;t miss it URL:http://oakpark.patch.com/events/hatch-soundcheck-2012 SUMMARY:Hatch Soundcheck 2012 LOCATION:Unity Temple: 875 Lake St\, Oak Park\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR