Kids in the Rotunda

The Handphibians

A smiling group of drummers outside showing off a variety of brazilian drums. They are all wearing matching blue and white baseball Tshirts.

Saturday, December 14

9:30am, 11am & 1 pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

The Handphibians will bring the vibrant sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife, Brazil, to life with their songs and traditional drumming rhythms. This Madison-based group of talented percussionists studies and performs various styles of Brazilian music, modeled after the Escolas de Samba of Rio de Janeiro.

The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.

This show will also be livestreamed on the Kids in the Rotunda web page at 1 PM.

Watch the Stream

In addition, families are invited to participate in “Art After Overture” in partnership with the Madison Public Library. The sessions provide arts experiences related to the morning’s Kids in the Rotunda performance. "Art After Overture" will take place at the Central Library location from 10:30am-12:30pm. 

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    Saturday

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    Multiple Showtimes
  • January 24

    Saturday

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    Rotunda Stage

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    Multiple Showtimes
  • January 31

    Saturday

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    Rotunda Stage

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    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 7

    Saturday

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    Rotunda Stage

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    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 14

    Saturday

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    Rotunda Stage

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    Multiple Showtimes

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