2015
January
January 3, 2015
Post Dark Room Gallery Opening Reception
Come join Maha and Company as we celebrate the Gallery opening of William Alma's and Rebecca Bagdanoff's
amazing and wonderful photo gallery. There will be food and drinks. Come in to socialize. Come ask question.
Come and dance with us if you'd like! Afterwards, help us celebrate William and Bebecca's Birthdays!
Reception starts starts at 6pm. Entertainment starts at 8pm.
729 Pine Ave. Long Beach, Ca 90813
February
February 6, 2015
First Fridays Mardi Gras at Bixby Knolls
"Laissez les bons temps rouler! We’re letting the good times roll in the Knolls during our Mardi Gras First Fridays celebration
on February 6. The festivities will begin at Georgie’s Place (3850 Atlantic), 7:00pm, with our annual crowning and Mardi Gras
parade step off. This year’s king and queen are two local favorites, Councilmember Al Austin and his wife Daysha Austin!
After Mayor Garcia and 2014’s royalty, Brina and Jahaziel Romero, crowns the new king and queen the First Fridays Krewe
will be led by the Dixie Six, spreading Mardi Gras cheer up and down Atlantic Avenue. Grab your beads, grab your boa, grab
your friends, and head to Bixby Knolls on First Fridays!" For more information please visit: First Fridays
February 20, 2015
Goats On Parade
Please join Slushbox, Clearlake Professionals, Steven Velvet McNeil, and us, Maha & Co., in bringing in and
celebrating the Chinese New Year, the year of the goat, and also bringing in the Mardi Gras season. There will
be live music, dancing, just "hoofin around" and live dance performances. Costumes are encouraged! All ages
welcome! The event will be held at :
CALB Gallery at the Shoreline
423 Shoreline Village Drive (just above Shenanigan's)
February 28, 2015
Excursions and Keith Kelly Present:
The Hue of Our History
Celebrate Black History Month with us and enjoy the talented sights and sounds
of artists: Shy but Flyy, LBPOD, Magic Bullet Theory and Maha and Company.
Admission is Free but donations are always welcomed. Hopefully we see you at
The CALB at 7:30 PM, 729 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813.
March
March 6, 2015
Bixby Knolls Toaster Music
Post by Toaster Music on Facebook:
"Toaster Music returns with hard Industrial beats, smooth grooves and hypnotic ambiance. This month we welcome back
a special guest: Local jazz great, Dave Williams, on trumpet.We will also be joined by the wonderfully talented dancers of
Maha and Company.Our featured artist for our North Gallery is a real treat; Chris Wheeler, the man who built Toasty, our
band mascot, will be presenting his other robotic creature creations for the first time to the public! Meet this incredible
artist. Our featured artist for our south gallery will Bill Almas, known for his projection art with Phog Masheen and many
shows at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach. Bill will will be presenting / selling prints of his famous projections and bold
colorful digital art on archival material that will last for years to come. So mark your calendar for Friday March 6th. We look
forward to seeing you there.In partnership with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and First Fridays Long Beach
March 13, 2015
CALB Pisces Party
Come celebrate our local pisces artists and enthusiasts at the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach. This
event is completely free! There will be food, snacks and refreshments, live bands and dance
improvisational dance works by yours truly, Maha and Company. The event begins at 7:30 and isn't
over until it's over. Of special recognition are: Karen Reside, Richard Shimizu and Dave WIlliams.
We will be at CALB: 729 Pine Ave. Long Beach CA, 90813
March 20, 2015
Monterey Park Sister Cities International Ball 2015
Sister Cities Commission of Monterey Park invites you to an evening full of delicious cuisines from the 6 sister cities
served buffet style, along with entertainment which includes music to dance to all all night long and a special performance
by Maha and Company. A very big raffle prize will be raffled off so don't miss out and come join us. 6:30 to 11:00 pm
Luminarias: 2400 w. Ramona Blvd Monterey Park CA 91754
All proceeds will go towards Student Ambassador Exchange programs from outr sister Cities Commission
For ticket and information please Contact Roxana Del Toro: mpkinternationalball@yahoo.com
Monterey Park Recreation: 626 307 1388
March 26, 2015
Starting Gate: Salsa Nights
This Thursday March , 26 we will be at Starting Gate Salsa Nights in Los Alamitos. Entry is Free all Night.
Come listen to the live performance by our very close friends: Barrio Son, and DJ Art. Salsa class will be taught
by Marcelo Rivero (beginning and intermediate levels) from 8:15 to 9:15pm, no partner is needed; class fee is only 10$.
Maha and Company will be performing so don't miss out. 21 and over.
Starting Gate at 5052 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos ca 90720
www.facebook.com/startinggate and www.facebook.com/orquestabarrioson for more information
April
April 3, 2015
A Night of Estrogen
'In honor of women's history month, DiPiazza will host “A Night of Estrogen,” an all women show of which the proceeds
will go toward theWomenShelter of Long Beach (WSLB). [In an all female cast,] several local solo musicians, comedians,
poets and dancers [Maha and Company included] will take the stage in empowering harmony on Friday, April 3 at 8:00PM.'
-Long Beach Post, Asia Morris, March 30, 2015
8:00 p.m. to close
DiPiazzas 5205 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
Please contact: SantiagoNicole07@gmail.com for further information.
April 10, 2015
Cypress College Patrons of the Arts Presents:
A Latin Evening XI
We cordially invite you to come support Maha and Company, and the arts as we perform in A Latin Evening XI.
An evening of Latin music including ballads, rumbas, and exotic dances like Flamenco, Folklorico, and Latin & Swing
This concert and recital will be occurring on Friday, April 10th, 2015 at 7:30 on the Cypress College Campus Theater
Main State.General admission: $ 8.00, Discount Admission: $ 6.00 (Seniors 55+, current students with i.d., children age
12 or younger, & Patrons of the Arts Members. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early. All 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.
Please visit: Here for Maps and Directions
April 26, 2015
Latin Dance at Shoreline
Welcome one and all to our first free Latin Dance Lessons and Social Dance Hour at CALB@Shoreline
Village. Beginning this day, and continuing every last Sunday of the month, we will be giving free dance
lessons in various Latin dance styles above Shenanigans Irish Pub overlooking the beautiful harbor in
Long Beach. All food and drinks available at Shenanigans is available upon request. Come spend an
hour and a half (or longer) dancing and learning with us. Classes and the dance floor is free, but Shenanigans will want to get paid for whatever you
order from them. Shucks. The times will be from 3-4:30, and the address is 423 Shoreline Drive, Suite B, Long Beach CA 90802. Join Us!
April 30, 2015
Starting Gate
This Thursday March, 30 we will be at Starting Gate Salsa Nights in Los Alamitos. Entry is Free all Night.
Come listen to the live performance by our very close friends: Barrio Son, and DJ Art. Salsa class will be taught
by Marcelo Rivero (beginning and intermediate levels) from 8:15 to 9:15pm, no partner is needed; class fee is only 10$.
Maha and Company will be performing so don't miss out. 21 and over.
Starting Gate at 5052 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos ca 90720
www.facebook.com/startinggate and www.facebook.com/orquestabarrioson for more information
May
May 2, 2015
Interactions
Join Maha and Company and the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach in Celebrating Long Beach's Gay Pride Month.
The Gallery will be displaying works by Art Martinez, and Maha and Company's own Steve Rosa and Andrea
Mendoza. The Exhibit runs from May 2nd through May 31st. The opening reception will be May 2nd at 6 to 9 pm
complete with snacks and beverages and performances by members of Maha and Company.
May 7, 8 and 9, 2015
Cypress Concert Presents:
People in Motion
Cypress College will be having it's semesterly exposition of it's talent and Maha and Company has been chosen as
it's guest artist for the spring of 2015. We are proud to be performing along such talented young professional dance
academics and artist. We invite you our loving family and the general public to support these strong minds and eager
hearts in People in Motion, at the Campus Theatre at Cypress Community College. May 7, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., and Sunday
May 10 at 4 p.m. General Admission is $15.00, Seniors, Students with Student i.d. and children under 12 will be $12.00.
Box Office Phone number is 714) 484-7200. We'll see you there.
May 28, 2015
Starting Gate
This Thursday May, 28 we will be at Starting Gate Salsa Nights in Los Alamitos. Entry is Free all Night.
Come listen to the live performance by our very close friends: Barrio Son, and DJ Art. Salsa class will be taught
by Marcelo Rivero (beginning and intermediate levels) from 8:15 to 9:15pm, no partner is needed; class fee is only 10$.
Maha and Company will be performing, as well as a tango by Omar Y Estela, so don't miss out. 21 and over.
Starting Gate at 5052 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos ca 90720
www.facebook.com/startinggate and www.facebook.com/orquestabarrioson for more information
May 31, 2015
Latin Social at CALB Shoreline
Last Sunday of the month and we hope and expect you to be joining us for our free monthly
Latin social dance lessons and Latin dance social hour. As per usual, we will be meeting above
Shenanigans Irish Grille and Pub at Shoreline Village in Long Beach for a couple hours of just
hanging out and dancing and learning a few new dance moves in various Latin styles of dance.
Per usual, any food and beverages served at Shenanigans can be brought upstairs so come
and spend a beautiful view with dancing, drinks and company with us.
June
June 5, 2015
Bixby Knolls First Fridays
Toaster Music: South Gallery Connie Erickson: Curator, Featuring the Art of : Brandon Medrano, Ryan Ototto, Connie
Ericson, Kim Moton, Brandon Singleton, North Gallery, Sumako as Curator Featuring the Art of Vince Mattina with Live
Electronic Music by Toaster music with Art Valdez on Chapman stick with dancers from Maha and Company. This
even is in partnership with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and First Fridays Long Beach. The
event is free, and Maha and Company welcomes you to come and view as well as participate with our improvisational
dancing. We hope to see you there. 4321 Atlantic Ave, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, Ca 90807
Click Here for more details
June 25, 2015
Starting Gate: Salsa Nights
Join Maha and Company as we celebrate our Salsa Night in Los Alamitos at Starting Gate!
Music by DJ Art and Orquesta Barrio Son. There will be performances by Maha & Company, and Omar & Estella.
Salsa class will be given by Marcelo Rivero. Beginning/Intmediate Levels at 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM (10$ class).
Taquero Rumberso will be selling Tacos, Burritos, Tortas and more at 10 PM. See also:
Facebook.com/startinggate and Facebook.com/OrquestaBarrioSon
5052 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos CA 90720
July
July 24, 2015
Middle Ground II
Maha and Company cordially invite all our friends and relatives to join us for our second concert
at CALB: Middle Ground II. We will be performing in conjunction with Dave Williams and Not
QuiteFree (Click Here, Here, and Here for more info on them)with projections from Bill Almas.
Admissions will be 10$
Light drinks and snacks will be available
This is a family friendly event.
Address: 727 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Time: 8:00 PM-...
August
August 22, 2015
Future Leaders Fundraiser
August 28/29, 2015
MixMatch Dance Festival
Come join Maha and Company as we perform in the 9th 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 $17 and you can get them here
September
September 2, 2015
Bixby Knolls First Fridays
Toaster Music: South Gallery Connie Erickson: Curator, Featuring the Art of : Brandon Medrano, Ryan Ototto, Connie
Ericson, Kim Moton, Brandon Singleton, North Gallery, Sumako as Curator Featuring the Art of Vince Mattina with Live
Electronic Music by Toaster music with Art Valdez on Chapman stick with dancers from Maha and Company. This
even is in partnership with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and First Fridays Long Beach. The
event is free, and Maha and Company welcomes you to come and view as well as participate with our improvisational
dancing. We hope to see you there. 4321 Atlantic Ave, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, Ca 90807
September 24, 2015
Starting Gate: Salsa Nights
Join Maha and Company as we celebrate our Salsa Night in Los Alamitos at Starting Gate!
Music by DJ Art and Orquesta Barrio Son. There will be performances by Maha & Company, and Omar & Estella.
Salsa class will be given by Marcelo Rivero. Beginning/Intmediate Levels at 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM (10$ class).
Taquero Rumberso will be selling Tacos, Burritos, Tortas and more at 10 PM. See also:
Facebook.com/startinggate and Facebook.com/OrquestaBarrioSon
5052 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos CA 90720
September 25, 2015
Dave Williams Presents:
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
September 26, 2015
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 2, 2015
Bixby Knolls First Fridays
Toaster Music: South Gallery Connie Erickson: Curator, Featuring the Art of : Brandon Medrano, Ryan Ototto, Connie
Ericson, Kim Moton, Brandon Singleton, North Gallery, Sumako as Curator Featuring the Art of Vince Mattina with Live
Electronic Music by Toaster music with Art Valdez on Chapman stick with dancers from Maha and Company. This
even is in partnership with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association and First Fridays Long Beach. The
event is free, and Maha and Company welcomes you to come and view as well as participate with our improvisational
dancing. We hope to see you there. 4321 Atlantic Ave, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, Ca 90807
October 3, 2015
St. Bernard Fall Festival
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 Saturday the 3rd at 12pm at
9647 East Beach St. Bellflower, Ca 90706
October 31, 2015
Excursions
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!
December
December 2, 2015
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