Reneé Fajardo's Performances

Aurora Fox (2011 — 2012) Concert Series Availability

Aurora Fox

9900 E. Colfax 303-739-1970
720-329-0869
CFAC Program Director

Reservations, e-mail Renee Farado at
reneefaja@hotmail.com

Made possible with support from the Arapahoe SCFD, The Aurora Fox,
Community Relations and Neighborhood Services of Aurora, Aurora Sentinel, KUVO, Colorado Cultural Connections, Colorado Folk Arts Council and Metropolitan State College of Denver Department of Chicana/o Studies Journey Through Our Heritage Porogram

	Date	Event Name	Location	Number of attendees	Seats Remaining
	2-Nov-11	Huitzliopotchli Aztec Dancers	Fox	215	45
	9-Nov-11	Medicine Heart Dancers	CCA	26	124
	18-Jan-12	Grand by Design	Fox	193	57
	7-Feb-12	Grand by Design	CCA	69	81
Full	15-Feb-12	Cleo Parker Robinson	Fox	245	5
	14-Mar-12	Su Teatro	Fox	135	115
	25-Apr-12	Michael Heralda	Fox	99	151
	2-May-12	Fiesta Colorado (Show A)	Fox	137	113
	2-May-12	Fiesta Colorado (Show B)	Fox	100	150

See Also: Culteral_Concert_Series.pdf

CHIMALTONALLI MAY 2008

Chimaltonalli

Storytelling, Dance and Music of the Mexica/Aztec Culture brought to life by Denver’s finest professional troupe.

Enjoy a hands on experience with four professional performers who custom design assembly programs to each school or organization. Special El Grito, Dia de Los Muertos, Primavera and Cinco de Mayo shows are available. Audience members will join in making music, song and dance as they listen to the amusing and sometimes emotion stories of the from the Americas.

Single assembly 45 min $550, Double assembly back to back $750

Grants available to some school districts and organizations.

EVENTS ORGANIZED BY RENEE FAJARDO

Events organized by Reneé Fajardo for the Colorado Folk Arts Council

Aztec Dancers at Pamona, including musician Asia Fajardo

Additional photos of Aztec Dancers at Pamona

Project Little Mural B

STORIES AND CUENTO'S ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS

L to R: Asia Fajardo, Reneé Fajardo and Carl Ruby

These programs are interactive assembly performances. They are geared for ages 6 through 90 years of age. Fees are based upon number of performers. Aztec dancer and Latin Jazz musician Asia Fajardo-Wright or storyteller Carl Ruby can be added to all programs for an additional fee. There is an additional charge for travel expenses outside the Denver metro area. 45 minute single assembly $300. Two back to back assembly shows $450. Each additional performer $50 per hour. Partial grants are available for non -profits with a 501(c)3 status.

HOLY MOLE GUACAMOLE AND OTHER TUMMY TALES

Storyteller and author Renee Fajardo, through humor and interactive storytelling will demonstrate how food, family and community go hand in hand. Every culture in every corner of the world celebrates special occasions with special foods. This show highlights stories from the Rocky Mountain Storytellers Conference Tummy Tale Series co authored with Carl Ruby. Family traditions and the importance of preserving the universal love of home cooking are honored in a most delectable manner. Special guest co-author Carl Ruby upon request.

POR QUE TALES

From Africa to China and back again to the South West United States everyone ask why? Why do tortillas have spots, why do birds sing at day break, why should you always listen to your elders, why is why a good question? Hear and experience the answers to all the questions about why and what and how come in this fun filled showcase of Por Que Tales! A special emphasis is placed upon tales from the Corazon de Colorado (the Heart of Colorado).

CHICANO CUENTOS

Explore the myths and story behind celebrated Hispanic holidays as they are brought to life in a historically relevant program. Themes include La Llorona, Dia de Los Muertos, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Posadas, Primavera, and Cinco de Mayo. Show is seasonal and available by special request only.

CREATION MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

How was the world created? The question is answered differently by different cultures. Listen, laugh, and ponder as a world of wonder is brought to life with tales of creation from all corners of the continents. An interactive show with audience participation required.

WRITING WORKSHOPS

Workshops require a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 18 participants. Cost is $200 for one hour and $250 for a 90 minute program. A Flor Y Canto, poetry slam event is available for multiple day workshops and can include an additional artist for the day of the event. (Extended travel will incur additional cost).