Drummer/Dancer Cornell Coley

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Hours:	3 - 4 PM
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Special Events

Come to the Malden Public Library for this great family performance featuring African and Latin American music, drums and dance with Cornell Coley.

For over two decades, Cornell 'Sugarfoot' Coley, M.Ed has expressed his interest in, and commitment to, Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music and dance traditions through several paths: as a performer in dance and drums; as a founder and leader of musical groups; as a teacher; and as a developer of educational curriculum focusing on the arts.

Cornell Coley was born in Kingston, Jamaica of Cuban and Jamaican parents. While an undergraduate at Tufts University, he started his dance career during a visit to Ghana. After earning his B.A. in English at Tufts, Mr. Coley subsequently studied cultural anthropology at UCLA and graduated with a Masters in Education from Cambridge College.

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36 Salem Street (enter on Park Street), Malden, MA, 02148 map
Phone: (781) 324-0218

Traveling from Downtown Boston: Take Route 93 North to Route 60 East (exit 32). Follow Route 60 on Salem St. and cross Route 28. After you cross Rt 28, Salem St. becomes Pleasant St. Follow Pleasant St. until it divides near the MBTA orange line station and becomes Centre St. The road goes under the orange line (Bank of America center is on the left). At the lights continue on Route 60 and at the third set of traffic lights turn left on Main St. Follow Main St. to Malden Square. You will see the First Baptist Church ahead at the fork in the road. Bear right on Salem St. which begins at the square. The library is beside the church and across from the Malden High School. The library entrance is on Park St.
On-street parking or validated parking is available.

Traveling from North of Boston (Route 95 to Route 1): Take Route 95 South to Route 1 South to 99 South. Follow 99 until you reach Route 60. (About 2 miles) At Route 60 turn right on Eastern Ave. Follow Eastern Ave. which becomes Centre St. at the beginning of divided highway. Turn right at working traffic lights (Ferry Street). Follow to the next set of lights (Salem Street) turn right. The library is to your immediate left beside the church. Malden High School is across from the library. The library entrance is on Park St.
On-street parking or validated parking is available.

Traveling from North of Boston (Route 93): Take 93 South to Exit 32, Route 60 East. Follow Route 60 on Salem St. and cross Route 28. After you cross Route 28, Salem Street becomes Pleasant St. Follow Pleasant St. until it divides near the MBTA orange line station and becomes Centre St. The road goes under the orange line (Bank of America center is on the left). At the lights continue on Route 60 and at the third set of traffic lights turn left on Main St. Follow Main St. to Malden Square. You will see the First Baptist Church ahead at the fork in the road. Bear right on Salem St. which begins at the square. The library is beside the church and across from the high school. The library entrance is on Park St.
On-street parking or validated parking is available.

Traveling from Logan Airport: Take Route 1A North to Route 60 West (Rt 60 begins at the traffic circle in Revere). If you go by Wonderland Dog Track you have gone beyond Rt 60. Follow Route 60 West for about 2 miles. Signs will indicate to Malden, Maine and N.H., as this is a connector road to Route 1. After you pass the shopping center on the right of the roadway, you will enter a large traffic circle. Follow signs to Rt 60 Malden. At the second set of traffic lights, turn left and follow 60 West, (which is Eastern Ave.). After crossing Route 99, follow Eastern Ave. which becomes Centre St. at the beginning of divided highway. Turn right at working traffic lights (Ferry St.). Follow to next set of lights (Salem Street) and turn right. The library is to your immediate left beside the Church. Malden High School is across from the library. The library entrance is on Park St.
On-street parking or validated parking is available.

By MBTA:
Take the orange line (Oak Grove) to Malden Center Station. At Malden Station, turn to your right as you leave the lobby. Cross Commercial St. to Exchange St. Follow Exchange St. (passing Bank of America on your right) to first intersection with traffic light - this is Main St. Turn left onto Main St. Cross Pleasant St. (McDonald's) and then Main St. to Salem St. The library is on the left, across from the Malden High School. (Approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the MBTA station). Or, you may take buses marked: Lebanon St. (#106), Linden Sq. (#108) or Revere House (#411). All pass by the Library on Salem St - the bus stop is in front of the High School. The library entrance is on Park St.