Carnaval in Portland ready to launch!

Well, it's been a long time hatching this baby, but now Carnaval Brasileiro Portland is barely 2 months away, Feb 28, 2009. The Crystal Ballroom has been the site of many amazing musical events in its 100 or so years, but rarely has anything as wild, hypnotic and exciting as Carnaval taken place within those very interesting and experienced walls. 

We're getting all the elements together: the Lions of Batucada from Portland, Grupo Saveiro from Brazil via New York, and YOU!  Because, in the end, it is you, the party goer, who makes this thing happen, your enthusiasm, your energy, your costumes, your spirit. So, bring it on!

We are proud to have KINK-FM as our radio sponsor, and they are excited about becoming involved with this event. They will be doing lots of Carnaval related things on the air, and we'll announce those as they firm up.  

We are also firming up a deal with a local hotel right down the street from the Crystal which will offer better than usual rates on rooms during Carnaval weekend. Stay tuned for that. 

Oh, almost forgot, tickets are on sale now for Carnaval, via TicketMaster, go to the "Tickets" button above to get to the link for TicketMaster. But just so you know, if you want to avoid those high "convenience fees" for online ticket sales, you can go to the Crystal Ballroom box office where the "facility fee" is only a buck, and you can pay cash or card there. Hours are 11:30-6, later on nights when there is a performance in the Ballroom.

Please spread the word about this ultra cool event. I think Portland will take to Carnaval the same way Austin has where this party now attracts more than 6000 happy party folks!