As an official “Friend” of this year’s Cine Fest Petrobras, BrazilNYC will be co-sponsoring the New York premiere of Tempos de Paz (Time of Peace), Daniel Filho’s celebrated World War II historical drama starring Tony Ramos and Dan Stulbach.

The most important Brazilian celebration of the year – Carnival – takes over one of New York City’s most acclaimed nightclubs. And at the helm, Dj Mario Calegari provides the soundtrack with flavorful Brazilian beats and elegant Portuguese melodies. Ralph Berr opens the night.

Come see a real Carnival Block Party (i.e. Bloco de Carnaval) at The Sullivan Room.

Brazil Foundation, a US-based non-profit grant making organization dedicated to supporting
social projects in Brazil, presents The Winter Blues Carnaval Party at Norwood Club on February 09, 2009 from 9 PM to 2 AM.

Acclaimed Brazilian singer Marianni is scheduled for a series of three Saturday night performances (10pm, 11:30pm and 1am) at New York’s Zinc Bar, through February 6 to March 6. With a repertoire ranging from Brazilian Bossa nova, Samba and MPB (Brazilian popular music), to American favorites and some of her own compositions, Marianni returns to the New Your house that helped build her East Coast fan base. Marianni has performed live at Zinc several times since her debut album Swimming to the Moon came out in 2005.

Join MaractuNY, New York’s first and only Maracatu ensemble, for an intensive 4-month journey into the rhythms of Pernambuco, Brazil right here in Brooklyn, NY.