Category Archives: Dance

RIVERSIDE: ‘Between the Tables’ celebrates music, dance and more

Dancers Sofia Carreras and Dustin Morris performing a duet for the previous "between the tables," on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. The performance is next set for Dec. 15 in Riverside.  (Michael J. Elderman/Contributed Image)

Dancers Sofia Carreras and Dustin Morris performing a duet for the previous “between the tables,” on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. The performance is next set for Dec. 15 in Riverside. (Michael J. Elderman/Contributed Image)

Music, dance, poetry and more come together at Back to the Grind in Riverside on Sunday, Dec. 15, for the fourth installment of “Between the Tables: An afternoon of Movement, Words and Music.”

The program, presented by P.L.A.C.E. Performance and curated by Crystal Sepúlveda, features local and visiting artists from the various disciplines.

The pieces are performed up-close to spectators and include poetry scarves and singing bowls, visual art and a Russian serenade, just to name a handful of the activities.

The dancers performing include Rebeca Hernandez, Sangwoo Ha, Sofia Carreras, Victoria Smith, Sepúlveda, Cydney Watson, Lindsey Lester and Victoria Rose Wolfe.

Among the other creative people contributing to the event are visual artists Cindy Rinne and Harmony Wolfe, new media installation artist and electronic musician no.e Parker, musicians Damian Aguayo and Eva and the Vagabond Tales and writer Heather Rex.

3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Back to the Grind, 3575 University Ave., Riverside, 951-784-0800, free, all ages.

Visit www.placeperformance.org and www.facebook.com/PLACEPerformance for more information.

LAKE ELSINORE: Dia de Los Muertos celebration features local music

Sal and Isela will perform at Lake Elsinore’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1. (2012/File Photo)

Lake Elsinore’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration happens Friday, Nov. 1, in downtown.

The festivities will take place on Graham Street between Main and Spring streets from 5 to 10 p.m.

The event includes performances by Gravity X Dancers, Folklorico Dancers, Andres Valenzuela, Alejandro Campos, Friend of the Devil, Sal and Isela and the Whiskey Dick Rebellion. The entertainment will be on a stage at the south end of Graham Street.

There will be free Day of the Dead face painting and hand-crafted community altars are welcome.