Honeywell Welcomes Indonesian Music Group To Wabash
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WABASH – The Honeywell Center will welcome Çudamani, a musical group from Indonesia, for a special performance April 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert, sponsored by Thermafiber and K & L Construction, is part of the Arts Midwest World Fest program. Çudamani enjoy taking their audiences on a musical tour of the Bali region and their home village, Pengosekan. They perform musical dance routines that are known to be vibrant, technical and free-spirited. With a dedication to Balinese traditions, the ensemble brings to life the tales of gods, heroes and the cosmos in Balinese mythology. Audiences will enjoy the inspired and complex tones as they’re virtually transported to the islands of Indonesia. This is the final group out of four international music ensembles that have visited the Honeywell Center as a part of the Arts Midwest World Fest program. The purpose of the program is to foster an understanding of and appreciation for global uniqueness and differences through music. The performance by Çudamani will wrap up a week-long visit to our area, during which they will present interactive residencies in school classrooms. Tickets for the concert are $14 for adults, $5 for students through college, and $5 for seniors 65 and older. A free reception will be held immediately following the concert in the Honeywell Center lobby, offering complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to meet with the musicians. Arts Midwest World Fest promotes appreciation for global uniqueness through music by hosting a series of international musical groups during two-year cycles. Wabash was chosen as one of the nine host cities for the 2011-2013 series, which features a total of four international ensembles. Arts Midwest selected Wabash due to its active arts community and relative location the Hartford City 3M plant, a major supporter of World Fest. The Honeywell Center is north central Indiana's premier arts and entertainment facility with more than 3,000 events and 150,000 visitors annually. Concerts, conferences, charity galas, art exhibits, and educational outreach programs are among the diverse events at the Honeywell Center. All programs and activities are supported by gifts from individuals, businesses, the Indiana Arts Commission (a state agency) and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For a complete program listing, visit the Honeywell Center Web site at www.honeywellcenter.org or call 260-563-1102.
