Tag Archives: Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Culture Center’s “Esperanza de la Herencia – May 19

PRFDance Esperencia 2013

 

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center presents Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Culture Center’s “Esperanza de la Herencia,” Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. Each year, Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance (PRFDance) brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with a performance event dedicated to inspiring youth. This live music and dance recital showcases PRFDance cultural arts students backed by PRFDance and junior performing companies displaying the rich variety of Puerto Rico’s traditions. Free admission | Open to the public.

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, TX 78701
 

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival | April 16-21

Cine Las Americas Film Festival 2013

The 16th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival runs April 16-21, 2013, and showcases contemporary films from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Iberian Peninsula. Films made by or about Latinos in the United States or the rest of the world, and films by or about indigenous groups of the Americas are also invited to participate. The festival program offers the latest features, narratives, documentaries, short films, animation, youth films and more. All films are subtitled in English. Festival venues include the Stateside at the Paramount, Alamo Drafthouse Village, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center and St. Edward’s University.

 

Octavitas Celebration @ Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Culture Center – Sun. Jan. 20

Octavitas 2013Join Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Culture Center for Octavitas, one of the last celebrations of the Puerto Rican holiday season, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The afternoon will feature dancing, a sing-along, and performances by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance. Los Reyes Magos will make a special appearance to honor someone who has made a significant contribution to the Central Texas community. This year’s honorees are Reyna Martinez, President, Sociedad Cultural Hispanoamericana, Killeen, Texas; and Migdalia Aponte, President, Association of Puerto Ricans, San Antonio (APRISA).

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center
701 Tillery Street
Austin, TX 78702
 

4th Annual Puerto Rican Christmas Fiesta at Copa Bar & Grill, Sat., Dec. 15

Puerto Rican Christmas Festival 2012Copa Bar & Grill presents the 4th Annual Puerto Rican Christmas Fiesta, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.  Live performances by Orquesta Trabuko, Noche Kandela, and Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance. Food available from CHAGO’s Caribbean Cuisine.  $10 Cover; 12 and under free.

More Info:

(512) 981-6584 or prchristmasfiesta@outlook.com

Copa Bar & Grill
217 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

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Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Presents “Sembrando Herencia – Mami Boricua,” Sunday, Dec 9

PRFDance Sembrando Herencia 2012

Join Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance for “Sembrando Herencia – Mami Boricua,” on Sunday, December 9, 2012, at 3 p.m. The production combines live music, dance, and theater in a powerful tribute to Puerto Rican women who helped improve working conditions in the New York City garment industry in the late 1950s. Each year, the “Sembrando” program brings history to life for the audience, dancers, musicians, and performing arts students who share in the experience.

“Mami Boricua” was written by PRFDance Director Ana Maria Tekina-eirú Maynard in collaboration with Rupert Reyes, Director of Teatro Vivo, and Zulmarie Alverio, a researcher in Puerto Rico.

Davis Auditorium
Texas School for the Deaf
1102 S. Congress
Austin, TX 78704
 

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center Celebrates Bomba de Loiza 2012

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance welcomes Los Hermanos Ayala (direct from Puerto Rico) for an exciting joint performance honoring the traditions of Bomba de Loiza on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Marchesa Hall & Theatre.  Enjoy the hottest Salsa in Central Texas with opening and closing sets by Orquesta Trabuko.  Food for sale by Chago’s Caribbean Cuisine.  Eat, dance, relax, and celebrate Puerto Rican style.  Admission.

Loiza is a small town and municipality on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico.  It is known as The Capital of Traditions for its bomba music, traditional Taíno and African dishes, artisanry, and distinct culture.

The Marchesa Hall & Theatre
6226 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752
 
 

Austin Music and Culture Festival

Celebrate the many diverse cultures of Austin at the Music and Culture Festival, June 9-10, 2012, at The Utopia Theater, School of Social Work Building, UT Austin.  Saturday performances include Chinese traditional and fusion music and dance, Indian subcontinent traditional music, music from the British Isles, and Russian folk music.  Sunday’s lineup includes Czech music and folk songs, Middle Eastern world music, Latin and South American music, and African traditional music.  (See complete schedule below.)  Free AdmissionPark Free in Lot #12 on Martin Luther King between Trinity and San Jacinto, and walk one block north to the Social Work Building on San Jacinto Blvd.

Image Credit: Austin Chinese Arts Association

Saturday, June 9th

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Chinese Traditional and Fusion Music and DanceAustin Chinese Arts Association

1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Indian Subcontinent (India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) Traditional Music featuring Ustad Amzad Rahman and Company

3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and English Music featuring The Blue Buckskin Winchers

4:45 – 6:00 p.m. Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and Balkan Music featuring The Flying Balalaika Brothers

Image Credit: The Flying Balalaika Brothers

Sunday, June 10th

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Czech Music and Folk Songs featuring The Czech Melody Masters and the Austin Happy Czech Singers

1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Middle Eastern World Music (Turkey, Iraq, and Iran) featuring Atash

3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Latin and South American Music (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, and Ecuador) featuring Zafra with Javier Jara

4:45 – 6:00 p.m. African Traditional Music featuring Zoumountchi

The Utopia Theater, School of Social Work Building
The University of Texas at Austin
1925 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78712

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The Music and Culture Festival is presented by the Texas Music Museum and co-sponsored by the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin.  This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division.

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center’s “Esperanza de la Herencia” 2012

Each year the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with a live music and dance recital showcasing its cultural arts students backed by PRFDance.  “Esperanza de la Herencia” 2012 takes place on Sunday, May 20, from 2-4 p.m. at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center.  Free and open to the public.

 

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, TX 78701

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Pachanga Latino Music Festival 2012 @ Fiesta Gardens

The Pachanga Latino Music Festival, a Latin-themed music, cultural arts, and food festival, takes place Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12.  Latin Grammy and Grammy Winners Calle 13 headline Friday night.  Saturday festivities include international, national, and local performers, as well as Niños Rock Pachanga, a hands-on kid’s festival.  For more information, tickets, and full lineup visit www.pachangafest.com.

 

Fiesta Gardens
2100 Jesse E. Segovia
Austin, TX 78702

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Taino Earth Celebration and Picnic 2012

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center co-hosts the First Annual Taino Earth Celebration and Picnic on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from  11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Berry Springs Park & Preserve in Georgetown.  This all-day, free event will feature an authentic Taino Spring Ceremonial Dance, and a picnic highlighted by native Taino activities: toy making, crafts, storytelling, history sharing, and the ancient Taino ballgame of batu.  Pack your lawn chairs, a picnic lunch, and drinks (no glass bottles).  There are no vendors at the park.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve
1801 C.R. 152
Georgetown, TX 78626

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