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Artes - Cultura
GALA
Hispanic Theatre
presents Its Traditional THREE KINGS’ DAY CELEBRATION
GALA Hispanic Theatre is pleased to announce its annual celebration
of the Three Kings’ Day on Sunday, January 5, 2003 at
2:00pm at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th Street,
NW (15th & Euclid Streets, NW). This celebration is a free,
bilingual event for children and families, featuring local singers,
dancers, storytellers, gifts, as well as the traditional Nativity
scene with a live burro (donkey) and other animals.
For more than 27 years, GALA has preserved this popular traditional
Latin American holiday, making it possible for families to celebrate
an important expression of their cultural heritage.
NBC Channel 4’s Mary Alice Salinas, will be Master of
Ceremonies at this year’s event. The talent includes the
celebrated singer María Isolina, winner of the OTI International
Song Award; the acclaimed folk dance group, Los Quetzales; and
flamenco dancers Lourdes Elías and Jaime Coronado of
the Spanish Dance Society, as well as dancer Sara Candela. The
event will culminate with the arrival of the Three Kings and
the distribution of gifts
to all the children in the audience.
Admission is free, but each child should bring a gift (clearly
identified for boy or girl and of a value of no more than $3.00)
to exchange with the Kings. Traditional refreshments, including
churros and hot chocolate will be served.
This year’s program is produced in partnership with Washington
Parks & People and the Council of Latino Agencies; with
generous support from NBC Channel 4; Salomon Smith Barney, Inc.,
a member of Citigroup; Heller’s Bakery; and Cristina Caballero
of Dialogue on Diversity.
FOR INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS CALL 202-234-7174 or visit
us at www.galatheatre.org
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GALA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization supported in part
by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, The National
Endowment for the Arts, private foundations, corporations and
individuals. GALA is a member of the League of Washington Theaters,
the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, the Theatre Communication
Group, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture,
the Council of Latino Agencies.
AmericanAirlines® is the official carrier for GALA Hispanic
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GALA
Teatro Hispano
Anuncia su Celebración Tradicional de los Reyes Magos
GALA Teatro Hispano se complace en anunciar su celebración
anual de los Reyes Magos que tendrá lugar el domingo
5 de enero a las 2:00 PM en el Josephine Butler Parks Center,
2437 15th Street, NW (15th & Euclid Streets, NW). Este festejo
gratis consistirá de un espectáculo bilingüe
de danza, música, cuentos y juegos. Como siempre, el
evento culminará con la representación de la Natividad
y la llegada de los Reyes Magos.
Durante más de 27 años, GALA ha celebrado este
importante festejo tradicional de herencia latina.
Este año, la animadora será la conocida periodista
del noticiero del Canal 4 de la emisora NBC, Mary Alice Salinas.
El espectáculo cuenta con la participación de
reconocidos artistas locales, incluyendo a María Isolina,
ganadora del Premio OTI; el conjunto de danza folclórica,
Los Quetzales; y los bailarines de flamenco, Lourdes Elías
y Jaime Coronado del Spanish Dance Society, acompañados
por Sara Candela.
La entrada es gratis, aunque se sugiere que cada niño
traiga un regalo (claramente marcado si es para niño
o niña, y que no tenga un valor más de $3.00),
que será distribuido por los Reyes Magos al final del
espectáculo. También se servirá el típico
chocolate con churros.
Este proyecto es una colaboración entre GALA Teatro Hispano,
Washington Parks & People y el Consejo de Agencias Latinas,
y cuenta con el apoyo de NBC Channel 4; Salomon Smith Barney,
Inc., lo cual forma parte de Citigroup; Heller’s Bakery;
y Cristina Caballero de Dialogue on Diversity.
PARA MAS INFORMACION LLAME AL 202-234-7174
O visítenos en www.galatheatre.org
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GALA es una organización sin fines de lucro y exenta
de impuestos, auspiciada en parte por la Comisión de
las Artes y Humanidades del Distrito de Columbia y el Fondo
Nacional de las Artes. Es miembro de la Liga de Teatros de Washington,
la Alianza Cultural del Gran Washington, el Grupo de Comunicaciones
de Teatro, la Asociación de Artes Latinas y Cultura y
el Consejo de Agencias Latinas.
AmericanAirlines® es la aerolínea oficial de GALA
Teatro Hispano |
 El
Teatro de la Luna ha comenzado su nueva temporada en
el Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang Street en Arlington, VA. Como
nos tiene ya acostumbrados, Mario Marcel encabeza
un elenco excepcional y se trae los grupos y actores de renombre
en España y Latinoamérica. Del 31 de octobre al 23
de noviembre nos presenta "El Gran Deschave".
En diciembre 7 el XI Maratón de la Poesía
en el Instituto Cultural Mexicano, 2829 16th St. N.W. Washington
DC. De enero a marzo del 2003 el VI Festival Internacional
de Teatro con Hispano con Teatro del Exilio presentará
teatro de Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, México,
Puerto Rico, la República Dominicana y Estados Unidos. Seguiremos
informándoles. Mientras tanto pueden ir al website o llamar
a los teléfonos: 202-882-6227 o 703-548-3092
The Latin American Folk Institute (LAFI)
Happenings, Events, and Things to Know
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LAFI invites you to the presentation of María de
La O
Sat. 7 at 2:30 PM; Sun. 8 at 7 PM, Fri. 13 at 8 PM.
At The National Museum of Women in the Arts auditorium
1250 New York Ave NW
First DC staged production of a Cuban classic, the irresistible
1930 zarzuela masterpiece by "Cuba’s Gershwin" –
classical and pop composer Ernesto Lecuona (Malagueña, Siboney).
The original story gets a new twist in director Tom Mallan, playwright
Karen Zacarías, conductor/pianist Carlos Rodríguez
and choreographer Marietta Ulacia’ s vision.
Free Panel Discussion*: Sat. 12/7 at 1:15 PM. Meet the Directors
and Writer!
For more information call The Inseries at 202-237-9834 Group discount
10%
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LAFI invites you to the Cuban Folklore Workshop in Havana,
Cuba
January 12-26, 2003
Start the new year off with a new educational and cultural experience
-one or two weeks of folklore dancing and percussion workshops in
Havana, Cuba with the world-famous Conjunto Folklorico Nacional
de Cuba.
Package Price of $2,200 for two weeks or $1,650 for one week
Includes round-trip airfare from Miami to Havana, Cuban travel visa,
ground transfers, hotel accommodations (breakfast and dinner), workshop
fees, and an onsite trip coordinator and tour guide.
For an application or additional info. check www.lafi.org or email
to iinfo@lafi.org
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The Latin American Folk Institute and the Arlington Cultural Affairs
Division present:
Chris Washburne and the S.Y.O.T.O.S. Band, who
perform their explosive brand of Latin-jazz
Saturday, December 7, 2002 8:00pm,
Regularly featured with the bands of Eddie Palmieri,
Celia Cruz and Oscar D’Leon,
Washburne has been called “one of the best trombonists in
Salsa” by The New York Times. Appearing as Special Guest star
will be Grammy-nominated percussionist BOBBY SANABRIA,
who will join in this program of music. Washburne will present original
works, as well as classics by the late maestro Tito Puente
(with whom Chris performed on his Grammy-winning final CD release),
to whom this program is dedicated.
ROSSLYN SPECTRUM Theatre,
1611 North Kent Street
Arlington, Virginia.
Tickets for this concert are $28
For Info ONLY, call 703-228-1850, or visit www.arlingtonarts.org.
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