March

​March 8, 2014

Excursions: A Sound & Sight Festival

Please come join Maha and Company as we perform at this Art & Jazz festival.

Scott Heustis + Dave Williams in a fundraising partnership with Cultural Alliance

of Long Beach & Jazz Angels. 

Beyond Jazz and Poetry:                                          Special Performances by:

MBT (MajicBulletTheory)                                              Maha and Company (Dance)

David Williams Trio (w/Norton Wisdom)                        The Jazz Angels

The Mecolodiacs                                                          Hedgehog Swing

The Terpsichords                                                         Orange Peal Vibrations                           Live Painting:

TRS-- True Rhythm and Soul                                       The Mentones                                         Norton Wisdom

Shy But Fly and LBPOD                                                BAAST                                                    Levi Gadson

                                                                                      Murray Thomas

                                                                                      (w/Scottl Heustis, Charles Sharp and Dave WIlliam)

At the: M.A.D haus

624 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

12:00 pm to 11:00 pm

$15 VIP Pre-Sale / $10 General Admission / Children under 12 Free!

Purchase tickets online at here

​March 15, 2014

"Artastic"/Community Art Competition & Scholarship Program

Join Maha and Company as we collaborate with members of LB percussion group, Percussion of

Discussion, also from the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach, for an improv jam session for the city

of Norwalk's Artastic Competition and Scholarship Program. 

This is their info:

"Artastic"/Community Art Competition & Scholarship Program

Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, March 15, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

(We are scheduled to perform from about 4:30 pm to 4:50 pm)

Art Submittal Dates: February 25 - 28

Art Exhibit Dates: March 13 - 15

Cost: Free

This year marks our 5th annual "Artastic" program. Don't miss out on this award winning special event that celebrates the arts and highlights the Cultural

Arts Center's programs and classes. This event is for the entire family and will feature free art activities and projects, multiple art exhibits, entertainment,

a fundraising dinner, and a Community Art Competition. All high school and middle school students who reside within the City of Norwalk, attend school in

Norwalk, or attend school in the Norwalk/La Mirada Unified School District are invited to compete in the art competition. Every piece of artwork submitted

will be displayed on the exhibit dates, listed above, and a special Artist Reception will be held for all participating artists and their friends and family on

Saturday, March 15. A total of $400 in scholarships will be awarded to top artists. 

​

Accepted media includes: photography, drawing, painting, sculpture and computer art.

All artwork must be mounted, matted, or framed.  For more information, stop by to see

how you can get involved in the creative process and art appreciation or call the Cultural Arts Center at 929-5521.

April

​April 25, 2014

A Latin Evening X

Please join us in having fun this Friday at "A Latin Evening X", presented by the Cypress College Patrons of the Arts.

This will be an evening of Latin music including ballads, rumbas, and exotic dances like Flamenco, Folklorico and

Latin & Swing.

CONCERT AND RECITAL 

Friday, April 25th, 2014 

7:30 PM on the Campus Theater Main Stage 

GENERAL Admission: $8.00 

DISCOUNT ADMISSION : $6.0 0 

Seniors (55+), Students (w/current student i.d.), Children (Age 12 or younger), & Patrons of the Arts Members. 

Seating is limited, so please arrive early. 

Ail proceeds go to Fine Arts Scholarships for Art, Dance, Journalism, Music, Photography, and Theater students. 

Your Donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. The Patrons of the Arts is a committee of the Cypress College Foundation. 

Mai l to: Cypress College Patrons of the Arts, 9200 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA 90630 

For more information please contact the Patrons at (714) 484-7000 ext. 48203 or e-mail: 

Help student's Reach for the Stars!

Saturday, April 26

Latin Spice Dance Socials

Maha and Company will be performing to help raise funds for the Latin Spice Dance Team.

dj Art playing the best salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia and Merengue.

Salsa lessons at 9pm provided by Rick Jimenez.  

Where: The Clubhouse, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, CA 92870

For more information: 714-309-2740/ 714-434-0659

LatinSpice@LatinSpiceDance.info

Facebook.com/LatinSpiceSalsaSocials

May

Friday, May 16, 2014

Maha and Company presents: Motile

During the much celebrated monthly Long Beach Twighlight Walk,

Maha and Company will becelebrating life and movement in Motile.

Company will be presenting new dance works and repertoir at the

Cultural Alliance of Long Beach, where we are the resident dance

company.  Admission is free, but donations are welcome.  The per-

formances will be held both inside the building and out in the street.

This promises to be a fun night and we hope you can 

come and join us.  

Collaborating Guest Artists:

(Click on their names for more information)

Bill Almas,  Scott Heustin, and Martin Espino

Where: At the Bungalow, 727 Pine Avenue, Long Beach CA

When: Friday, May 16, 2014

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fee:  Free

June

Every Third Friday of the Month

Twilight Walk

Every third Friday of the month, Maha and Company will be taking to the 

streets of Long Beach to dance and spread joy through movement as

part of Long Beach's monthly Twilight Walk.

Event starts at 6:30pm on Pine Ave between 9th Ave and Ocean Ave

July

Friday, July 18, 2014

Xpressions

Join us for Xpressions, an open mic event hosted by Shy But Flyy featuring

artists Tasha Auset and Tigerclaw.  There will be special performances by:

Maha & Company                      and                MajicBulletTheory

If you love Jazz, you want to dance, or want to use the mic, come join us..

Event is free and for all ages at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach

Xpressions is part of LB Twilight Walk:

"Historic Pine Avenue's Third Fridays Twilight Walk! Third Fridays Twilight

Walk is a monthly community event held from 6:30pm to 10pm on Pine Ave

from 3rd to 8th streets. Brought to you by HOPA - Historic Pine Avenue

Business District Enjoy delicious food, live music, beer, wine, art and enter-

tainment in the heart of beautiful Downtown Long Beach

    6:00 p.m., 727 Pine Avenue, Long Beach California 90803

​Friday, July 25, 2014

Excursions Presents: The 'Shed

A jazz celebration for all ages with special dance performances by:
​                           Maha & Company

This is a straight up, no chaser, absolutely free event for all ages.

Come dance, groove, and chill with us in this concert/jam collaboration

The event begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach

         727 Pine Avenue, Long Beach California 90803

August

August 1, 2014

First Friday's Art Walk-Bixby Knolls

The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by

providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the

month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and

musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a

dialogue between businesses, artists and the community.

When & Where

The First Friday every month

6:30pm-9:30pm

Atlantic Ave from Bixby Rd to

San Antonio Dr

Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA 90807

​

August 15, 2014

Xpressions hosted by Shy But Flyy

Join us for Xpressions, an open mic event hosted by Shy But Fly featuring

artists Tasha Auset and Tigerclaw.  There will be special performances by:

Maha & Company                      and                MajicBulletTheory

If you love Jazz, you want to dance, or want to use the mic, come join us..

Event is free and for all ages at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach

Xpressions is part of LB Twilight Walk:

"Historic Pine Avenue's Third Fridays Twilight Walk! Third Fridays Twilight 

Walk is a monthly community event held from 6:30pm to 10pm on Pine Ave

from 3rd to 8th streets. Brought to you by HOPA - Historic Pine Avenue 

Business District Enjoy delicious food, live music, beer, wine, art and enter-

tainment in the heart of beautiful Downtown Long Beach

    6:00 p.m., 727 Pine Avenue, Long Beach California 90803

August 23, 2014

Excursions: Lotus

Join us for Excursions: Lotus. The third of the Excursions jazz series. If you love

live jazz, love to dance, or both, come along for the journey! The event is FREE 

and for all ages. Featuring a strange and interesting program from The Decisive

Instant Big Band, eclectic Small Groups, dance routines, and video projections,

this event will sure be fun for the whole family.

Event starts at 6:30pm at CALBArts

727 Pine Ave. Long Beach, Ca 90813

August 28-31, 2014

Mix Match Dance Festival

​Come join Maha and Company as we perform in the 8th annual Mix Match

Dance Festival presented by the Hart Pulse Dance Company. We will be 

Thursday the 28th, and Sunday the 31st.

"Get ready for L.A.'s largest dance festival:

Hart Pulse Dance's 8th Annual MixMatch Dance Festival!  

We'll be bringing more than 60 dances in Hip Hop, Ballet,

Tap, Modern, Tribal, Contemporary, Jazz, Belly, Pole & more

from choreographers gathering from Southern California

and across the United States to Santa Monica for four great

shows in one amazing weekend.  Each performance boasts a

different line-up, making MixMatch one of L.A.'s most

diverse and valued dance festivals."

The event is from August 28th to August 30th at 7:30pm and August 31st at 2pm.

At The Miles Playhouse

1130 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tickets are $17 and you can get them here

August 29, 2014

​Excursions presesnts "The Shed"

The Second Gathering at Cultural Alliance of Long Beach of NotQuiteFree. An

​​all-Improv Jazz Ensemble directed by Dave Williams of MBT MajicBulletTheory). 

Along with the wonderful Video projections of Bill Almas, they'll be joined by

CALB's in house Dance Troupe, Maha and Company, Surrealist Automation 

will also be joining us--an excellent Free Jazz Ensemble out of Los Angeles!

Free to The Public, and All Ages. Donations are Appreciated!

Event is completely FREE and starts at 8pm at CALBarts.

727 Pine Ave. Long Beach, Ca 90813

September

September 5, 2014

First Fridays Bixby Knolls

The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by

providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month,

participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians

through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between

businesses, artists and the community.  Maha & Company will be collaborating with Toaster

​Music: Toaster Music is an improvisational performance duo featuring Sumako and Sander

Roscoe Wolff, throwing down twisted electronica with beats & synth goodnessToaster Music

is an improvisational performance duo featuring Sumako and Sander Roscoe Wolff, throwing

down twisted electronica with beats & synth goodness

When & Where

The First Friday every month

6:30pm-9:30pm

Atlantic Ave from Bixby Rd to

San Antonio Dr

Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA 90807

September 14, 2014

LA County Fair Parade

Maha and Company will be at the Los Angeles County Fair Parade to celebrate

Mexican Independence Day. Come watch as we go by on one of the floats

dancing, and passing out beads! Then after, you can enjoy the rest of the

fair. Eat great food, listen to great music, do a bit of shopping, and maybe

even take a picture with the worlds largest cow!

The Parade starts at 11am at:

1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

September 25, 2014

Starting Gate

The last Thursday of every month, The Starting Gate is have a salsa night.

Maha and Company was invited to dance! Come join us! Have a few drinks,

have some food, then come dance with us on the dance floor.

More information here

We will be performing around 10:30pm at:

​5052 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

September 28, 2014

Baja Splash Cultural Festival 

The Aquarium of the Pacific will be hosting a Baja Splash Cultural

Festival on September 28th and you are all invited to come join!

Maha and Company will be teaching how Hispanic dance moved

and evolved throughout history! All of this in front of one of the 

giant fish tanks. There are no special ticket to buy, but you do

need to pay for admission into the Aquarium.

More information here.

We start at 2pm at The Aquarium of the Pacific:

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 9080

October

October 3, 2014

Bixby Knolls

The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by 

providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month,

participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians 

through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between

businesses, artists and the community.  Maha & Company will be collaborating with Toaster

​Music: Toaster Music is an improvisational performance duo featuring Sumako and Sander 

Roscoe Wolff, throwing down twisted electronica with beats & synth goodnessToaster Music 

is an improvisational performance duo featuring Sumako and Sander Roscoe Wolff, throwing

down twisted electronica with beats & synth goodness

When & Where

The First Friday every month

6:30pm-9:30pm

Atlantic Ave from Bixby Rd to

San Antonio Dr

Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, CA 90807

October 5, 2014

St. Bernard

The Saint Bernard Church will be hosting their annual Fall Festival! There

will be plenty of live entertainment, including Maha and Company, Bingo, lots

of food, and plenty of games with prizes to win. There will be a raffle

where you can win totally awesome prizes. The Fall Festival will

October 3-5 all at their respective times (check flyer for details).

The event is totally free so please come watch and support! Then after,

go enjoy the rest of festival with family and friends!

Maha and Company will be there on Sunday the 5th at 12pm at

9647 East Beach St. Bellflower, Ca 90706

October 18, 2014

Norwalk Halloween Parade

Marching bands from throughout the south lands will perform alongside

ghouls and goblins in this year's Halloween Parade. The parade begins

at the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and Mapledale Street and will

conclude at Hermosillo Park. Residents are encouraged to participate

by dressing up in their favorite Halloween costume and marching in the

parade. A costume contest will be conducted at the corner of Pioneer

Boulevard and Mapledale Street at 9:15am. Pre-registration is not 

required. Businesses, service organizations, and clubs are encouraged

to participate in this free program!

October 18, 2014

Beyond Borders

"The Arab American Film Festival is sponsoring House of

Lebanon “Beyond Borders” Film Screenings, to be

featured during our 2014 “Beyond Borders” Art Exhibition

Opening Reception weekend. Saturday, October 18,

5:00pm – 9:00pm and Sunday, October 19, 9:30am – 5:00pm. "

Maha and Company is proud to announce that they will be performing

at the House of Lebanon for the Beyond Borders Film Screening

and opening reception. More information here.

4800 Milshire Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90010

October 25, 2014

Long Beach Community Theatre 

Long Beach Community Theatre is hosting it's second "...On Childhood"

at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach, where Maha and Company is

based. We were gladly invited to submit our own piece that was choreographed

by many members of the group on our childhoods, alongside other

stories on childhoods of other people. The performance of ...on Childhood!

will be held at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach located at

729 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813 from 6:00-9:00pm.

ALL tickets purchased on-line will be available at Will Call 30 minutes prior to the show.

October 30, 2014

Starting Gate

The last Thursday of every month, The Starting Gate is have a salsa night.

Maha and Company was invited to dance! Come join us! Have a few drinks,

have some food, then come dance with us on the dance floor.

More information here.

We will be performing around 10:30pm at:

​5052 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

October 31, 2014

Excursions Presents! The Haunted Shed

Halloween at Cultural Alliance of Long Beach! this edition of 

Excursions: A Sight & Sound Festival presents The "Shed, just

happens to fall on halloween, so we've got a few surprises for y'all

and the kids! Kids and Adult HOMEMADE Costume Contest at 9PM Cash Prizes!

Black Light Art by Eddie De La Darca and Extreme Sounds by Martin Espino!
Free and All Ages, but we always appreciate generous donations!