SPECIAL EVENTS

A unique festival in Houston! Art, education and culture unite to bring Spanish and Flamenco arts to the people of Houston. Solero Flamenco, San Jacinto College South and the Consulate General of Spain present the 2011 Houston Spanish & Flamenco Festival, April 14th – 16th!

This unique festival will offer the opportunity for the general public, students and artists to partake in classes, lecture/demonstrations, exhibits, and performances!

The three-day festival encompasses the passionate art of Flamenco song, guitar, and dance. Flamenco, born from the folklore of the gypsies of Andalucía, Spain, is enjoyed and studied in all corners of the globe. San Jacinto College students and the general public will have an opportunity to learn about the flamenco arts here at home by registering for any of the eight workshops being held by Solero Flamenco founders and festival directors, Jeremías García and Irma La Paloma, along with guest artists Pilar Andújar, Timo Lozano, and Solangel “Lali” Calix.Performances will also be held each night by other participating artists, including local musical group Celt Iberia, who perform the unique sounds of Spanish Celtic music. Vendors will be onsite to offer shopping opportunities, as well as student art exhibits in a variety of media.“This unique festival unites the collaboration of three entities whose mutual goal is to bring the Spanish and Flamenco arts to the community and provide access to students through performance, instruction, and cultural exchange,” said La Paloma. “The festival offers something for everyone: students, aficionados, dancers, choreographers, singers, guitarists, and enthusiasts.”Spain’s Pilar Andújar will dazzle audiences, making her Houston debut at the festival. A graduate of the Royal School of Dance in Madrid, Spain, and Classical Dance from the Conservatory of Alicante, Andújar has travelled the world with her art.“The arts teach us to understand the human experience,” said Dr. Maureen Murphy, San Jacinto College South president. “Our flamenco festival will celebrate a part of our regional heritage, engaging our hearts as well as our minds. I urge you to join San Jacinto College South in supporting this worthy cultural experience for our community.”Select Events:April 14th, 2011 6:30pm
Celt Iberia
San Jacinto College South
The Proscenium Theater, Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center
13735 Beamer Road, Houston, Texas 77089

Celt Iberia will present an intimate lecture/demonstration of the music, instruments and song from the North of Spain. Learn about “la zanfona” and listen to lively muneira (jig), the soulful alala, the pandeirada (tambourine songs), xotas, and fandangos galegos. Audiences will experience the beauty of this music first hand by Houston’s own Valdemar Phoenix and Lucia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Maria Dolores Alegre and Garrett King.

CELT IBERIA TICKETS
General Admission $10
Student/Senior $5

April 14th, 2011 8 – 10:00pm
Cine Flamenco Flamenco at the Movies!
San Jacinto College South, Room 12116
13735 Beamer Road, Houston, Texas 77089The featured film, “Alma Gitana,” takes place in Andalucía, Spain. It depicts the story of Antonio, a young flamenco dancer in search of his Alma Gitana or gypsy soul. Maestro Timo Lozano, who wrote the storyline and acts in this film, will share with audiences the experiences and events that inspired his creativity.April 15th, 2011 8:00pm
!Noche de Juerga!
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant
1201 San Jacinto Avenue, #161
Houston, Texas 77002Reservations: www.andaluciatapas.com.The festivities move to Andalucía Tapas Restaurant and Bar in beautiful downtown Houston for “!Noche de Juerga!” Experience the raw and exciting energy that is unique to the flamenco jam session. Enjoy Spanish food and beverages in an Andalusian setting featuring live flamenco performances by local and regional artists.April 16th, 2011 7:30pm
Fin de Festival
San Jacinto College South
The Proscenium Theater, Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center
13735 Beamer Road, Houston, Texas 77089Houston’s premier flamenco performance group, Solero Flamenco, and invited artists present “Fin de Festival.” Solero’s Irma La Paloma and Jeremías García El Valiente will provide the musical framework in a spectacular production featuring Spain’s Pilar Andújar, Maestro Timo Lozano “Rey de la Bulería” and Solangel “Lali” Calix. Joining the lineup will be some of Houston’s finest flamenco artists. In the tradition of flamenco, the performance will end in grand style “por bulerías” punctuating this community celebration of the arts of Spain!

FIN DE FESTIVAL 2011
General Admission $20
Student/Senior $15

For more information:  www.houstonspanishandflamencofestival.com.All San Jacinto College students and faculty are eligible for free registration for the flamenco workshops by bringing the registration form to the fine arts administrative assistant on the South campus. Space is limited. Please note that seating is limited for Fin de Festival, therefore tickets should be purchased accordingly.About San Jacinto College
Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for nearly 50 years. We are committed to the goals and aspirations of a diverse population of more than 29,000 students in over 140 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career-track choices. Students also benefit from the College’s workforce training programs, renowned for meeting the needs of ever-changing industry in the region. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.For more information about San Jacinto College, please call 281-998-6150, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.