Lindsay Hale, “Living with the Spirits: Umbanda in Rio de Janeiro” – March 15
LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center, 7 p.m.
The Umbanda religion summons the spirits of old slaves and Brazilian Indians to speak through the mouths of mediums in trance. In describing its many aspects and exploring its unique place within the lives of a wide variety of practitioners, Hale will position Umbanda spiritual beliefs and practices within the broader context of Brazilian history and culture.