Native Pride Productions

Showings

Allaert Auditorium, Galvin Fine Arts Center Sat, Dec 9, 2023 7:00 PM
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Website:https://www.quadcityarts.com/performances

Description

Join us for an exclusive evening with Native Pride Productions, part of our Visiting Artist Series. Experience a captivating full-length performance, followed by an intimate conversation revealing the artist's background and collaborative ventures.

 

This event is a testament to art's pivotal role in preserving and celebrating Native American heritage. Your attendance actively supports the mission of sustaining indigenous narratives through artistic expression, fostering understanding, empathy, and connection through the power of art.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the performance begins at 7:00 pm. A cash bar will be available.

 

WHY IT MATTERS:
The Visiting Artist Series is not just an event; it's a nationally acclaimed residency program that transcends boundaries. By bringing world-class artists into Quad City Area schools, we provide over 29,000 students annually with access to transformative experiences that would otherwise be beyond reach. Be a part of something bigger and support the arts!

 

YOUR TICKET MAKES A DIFFERENCE:
Every ticket sold contributes to the success of arts programming that has graced the Quad Cities with GRAMMY Award-winning artists since 1974! Take pride in supporting the arts and be a patron of cultural enrichment in your community.

 

Immerse yourself in a celebration of culture, heritage, and resilience at the upcoming Native Pride Productions event! Secure your tickets for an evening that transcends the ordinary, celebrating the power of art to inspire and transform—a memorable experience lingering in your heart and mind long after the curtain falls.

 


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Larry Yazzie is a Native American (Meskwaki/Dine) and charismatic performing artist, and actor. He is also the founder of the Native Pride Dancers of Native Pride Productions based now in Jacksonville, Florida. Larry is also a Fancy, Northern Style Traditional, and Eagle dancer. Each of these styles of Native American Dance has a unique look and tells a beautiful story through movement and music. Larry shares stories and teaches about traditional Native American as well as contemporary styles of dance blended with traditional Native American and mainstream music during his solo and troupe performances.

 

Larry Yazzie is a proud member of the Meskwaki Nation in Central Iowa and is a respected member of the community. He is a two-time world champion Fancy dancer (Schemitzun Powwow) and has been awarded top honors at powwows across the United States and Canada.

 

Learn more about Native Pride Productions: www.NativePrideProductions.com