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Event Series Event Series: Global Rhythm & Blooms

Global Rhythm & Blooms

July 4 @ 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

Global Rhythm & Blooms is an enriching event series dedicated to celebrating the vibrant tapestry of cultures from Huntsville’s international communities that make our city so special. Through a series of engaging and immersive experiences, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about diverse cultural traditions and contemporary expressions through music, dance, food, and drink. The event series will take place in the Cedar Glade on Thursdays through Sept. 26, from 5 PM – dusk. Join us on this enriching cultural journey every Thursday under the Cedar Glade canopy at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Free for Members; Non-members $10 after 5 p.m. 

Absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted. Supported by the City of Huntsville Music Office.

Schedule:
April 18 – Celtic
Music: Maple Hill Band
Dance: Highland Dancers, performance at 6:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Southern Irish Dance, performances at 6:15 pm & 6:45 pm
Food Truck: Get Loaded

April 25 – Celtic
Music: Irish Drum Center
Dance: Southern Irish Dance, performances at 6:15 pm & 6:45 pm
Food Truck: Get Loaded

May 2 – Hispanic Cultures
Music: Tomas Gorrio
Food Truck: Arepa Lovers

May 9 – Hispanic Cultures
Music: Tomas Gorrio
Dance: Fred Astaire Dance Studios teaching free classes in Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, and Rumba.
Food Truck: Nico’s Grille and Cafe

May 16 – Asian Cultures
Education: Lady Kassama – Folk Dance Lesson 
Food Truck: Flippin Filipino 

May 23 – Asian Cultures
Education Lady Kassama – Folk Dance Lesson 
Entertainment: Geni Skendo 
Food Truck: Filppin Filipino 

May 30 – French Culture
Education: Kwaku Gysai – French Language
Entertainment: Frank Caravella 
Food Truck: Beast Mode 

June 6 – French Culture
Entertainment: Frank Caravella 
Food Truck: Beast Mode

June 13 – African American
Entertainment: Chelsea, Who?
Education: Huntsville Revisited Museum
Community Resource: 57 North Hampton
Food Truck: Mr. Mop It BBQ

June 20 – African American
Entertainment: Provided by R&B Vibes
Education: Huntsville Revisited Museum
Community Resource: 57 North Hampton
Food Truck: Mr. Mop It BBQ

June 27 – Americana 
Entertainment: Hew Tyler
Education: Brad Posey with WLRH’s Invisible Cities
Food Truck: Crave A Lot

July 4 – Americana 
Entertainment: Hew Tyler
Education: Brad Posey with WLRH’s Invisible Cities
Food: Hustle’N Pop

July 11 – Africa 
Entertainment: Dance Theatre Huntsville
Education: KPANA (Kwanzaa Pan-African of North Alabama)
Food: Millie’s Cuisine

July 18 – Africa 
Food: Millie’s Cuisine

July 25  – British 
Entertainment & Education: Rocket City HEMA
Food: Beast Mode

August 1 – British
Entertainment & Education: Rocket City HEMA
Food: Beast Mode

August 8 – Bayou / Cajun and Creole
Entertainment & Education: Alex Banks
Food: Hurricane Brothers

August 15 – Bayou / Cajun and Creole
Food: Forever Grateful

August 22 & 29 – Native American 
Education and Entertainment: ᎠᎹᎦᏍᎦ ᏓᏩᏙ ᏣᎳᎩ ᎬᏗ  (Robert D. Good Jr.)

Sept. 5 – India

Education: Hindu Culture Center of North Alabama

Sept. 12 – India
Education and Entertainment: AUM – Dance and Speech at 5:30pm
Food: The Curry: Modern Indian Cuisine

Sept. 19 – German Oktoberfest 
Entertainment – Frank Caravella
Food Truck – Beast Mode

Sept. 26 – German Oktoberfest 
Entertainment – Frank Caravella
Food Truck – Beast Mode
Education – Rocket City HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts)