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Sarah Koenig
A U G U S T 1 , 2 0 1 5
Go behind the scenes with the co-creator of
the podcast Serial. She'll talk crime, modern
journalism and how her This American
Life spin-off project became "the greatest
murder mystery you will ever hear."
(The Guardian)
Frank Warren
S E P T E M B E R 1 0 , 2 0 1 5
Founder and curator of the PostSecret
Project, Warren will talk about the project
and share secrets banned from the
best-selling books and others that have
transformed lives. He will tell his secret
and invite the audience to share theirs.
Ballet FolklÓrico de México
de Amalia Hernandez
S E P T E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 1 5
This legendary Mexico City company,
founded by the great Amalia
Hernandez, has been thrilling audiences
for six decades with their authentic
representations of traditional folkloric
dances, colorful costumes and
expert musicians.
Orquesta Buena Vista
Social Club
O C T O B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 5
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club
is saying goodbye with their 2015
farewell tour. Performing are original
members Jesus Ramos, Guajiro Mirabal,
Barbarito Torres, Eliades Ochoa, and the
incomparable vocalist Omara Portuondo.
UB40
O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 5
Considered to be Britain's greatest reggae
artists, UB40 has survived for more
than 30 years in the music business with
40 million record sales worldwide, with
songs like Kingston Town and Red, Red
Wine. This tour reunites the band with
founding vocalist Ali Campbell.
