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SUMMARY:AfroRican State of Soul – Lucas Rivera (V)
DESCRIPTION:AfroRican State of Soul – Lucas Rivera (V)  \nJanuary 24\, 2025\, 7:00pm \n$20 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nExperience the powerful fusion of Afro-Puerto Rican poetry and Latin music at AfroRican State of Soul\, featuring renowned poet Lucas Rivera. Inspired by iconic Afro-Puerto Rican poets Piri Thomas and Pedro Pietri\, Rivera presents his original poetry alongside a live Latin musical ensemble\, featuring Philadelphia’s Los Bomberos de la Calle\, Tosstones\, Will Gato Brown\, Kyle Just Sole Clark\, and Dr. Jay Fluellen. The performance will merge vibrant sounds of salsa\, bomba\, and plena\, illuminating stories rooted in Afro-Puerto Rican culture and identity.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/afrorican-state-of-soul-lucas-rivera-v/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20240909T194717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T165452Z
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SUMMARY:AfroLatine Stories – Storytime with Stephanie Brown (V)
DESCRIPTION:AfroLatine Stories – Storytime with Stephanie Brown (V)  \nJanuary 11\, 2025\, 3:00pm \n$10 General Admission\, Free for Students & Seniors \nAn interactive storytime featuring AfroLatine writers\, perfect for children ages 4-8.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/afrolatine-stories-storytime-with-stephanie-brown-v/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20230822T175101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T163407Z
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SUMMARY:Corazón de Esperanza
DESCRIPTION:Corazón de Esperanza – WORLD PREMIERE  \nGilda Lyons: Dali Quartet with Ben Toth \n  \nThursday\, May 16\, 2024 \n7:30pm \n  \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nNicaraguan-American composer/vocalist Gilda Lyons’ new work  for voice\, percussion\, strings\, and media interweaves universally humane reflections on Nicaraguan culture in a series of musical portraits inspired by found text\, extant poems\, and stories told in the words of those who have lived them. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/corazon-de-esperanza/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20230822T174412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T174412Z
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SUMMARY:Mariposas
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nMariposas – WORLD PREMIERE  \nChristina Castro-Tauser  \n  \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n  \nEvening of dance choreographed by Christina Castro-Tauser exploring the lives and legacy of the Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo’s regime and the strength of women through time.  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/mariposas/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
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SUMMARY:Street Heroines
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nTickets Here!\n  \nStreet Heroines \n \nScreening & Conversation \nfeaturing opening short \n  \nI AM DANNY TORRES \n \n  \nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024\, 7:30pm \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \n  \n$15\, General Admission \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nJuxtaposing the experiences of Latina artists from New York City\, Mexico City\, and São Paulo as they navigate a male-dominated subculture to establish artistic identities within chaotic urban landscapes\, Street Heroines combines anecdotes from pioneering artists including Lady Pink\, Swoon\, and Toofly in this first-of-its-kind film to capture the collective outcry of female street artists. \n  \nStreet Heroines Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/DcIgwOhUKnU \n  \nCreated by Abigail Torres\, Somos Society: I Am Danny Torres is part of a series of short documentaries highlighting the everyday people of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican Community and showing what it takes to make our community beautiful while teaching Puerto Rico’s rich culture in Philadelphia. \n  \nI Am Danny Torres Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/EjMNVkQvYwI?si=TM04_BIioLD-eruD \nFeatured Panelists \nErick Barragán Ramírez (Moderator) \nAlexandra Henry (Director) \nMichelle Angela Ortiz (Artist) \nManuela Guillén (Artist) \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 \n  \nOfficial Trailer: \nhttps://youtu.be/DcIgwOhUKnU \n 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/street-heroines/
CATEGORIES:Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
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SUMMARY:Poesía en Movimiento Bailando con Maria
DESCRIPTION:Poesía en Movimiento Bailando con Maria \nWORLD PREMIERE \n  \nPhiladelphia Ballet II \n  \nSaturday\, March 23\, 2024 \n3:00pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults \nChildren\, Students & Seniors FREE \n  \nLiving in Mexico\, young Maria wants to carve her own path in life. Her parents dream of her becoming a doctor or a soccer player\, but dance is the only passion that lives in Maria’s heart.   Join Maria as her dreams take her across stages in Latin America where she performs cultural dances from Mexican folk dance\, flamenco\, tango\, salsa\, and more. \n  \nChoreographed by Philadelphia Ballet II Director\, Eddy Tovar\, and narrated by Kela Cordova. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/poesia-en-movimiento/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20230821T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T145447Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Up! Latina Comics
DESCRIPTION:  \nStand Up! Latina Comics  \nwith Che Guerrero  \nPerformance in SPANISH \n  \nFriday\, March 15\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n                                                                              \nComedian\, playwright\, and writer Che Guerrero returns to the Esperanza Theater to present an evening of comedy featuring top Latina comedians\, such as Laura Bolívar\, Natalia de los Santos\, and Audrey Mora. Join us for a night full of laughter!  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stand-up-latina-comics/
CATEGORIES:Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20230821T190703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T190703Z
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SUMMARY:Retrato: Suzzette Ortiz
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nRetrato: Suzzette Ortiz   \nEAC 2023/2024 Artist In Residence  \n  \nSaturday\, January 27\, 2024  \n7:30pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $15\, Adults  \nStudents & Seniors FREE  \n                                                                              \nMultifaceted composer and performer\, Suzzette Ortiz\, curates and performs a kaleidoscopic retrospective of her work spanning Classical\, Latin\, Choral Music\, and Jazz featuring young performers and internationally celebrated musicians.  \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/retrato-suzzette-ortiz/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20230821T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T184343Z
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SUMMARY:Latina Children’s Stories
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLatina Children’s Stories  \nStorytime with Stephanie Brown  \n  \nSaturday\, November 18\, 2023  \n3:00pm  \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA   \nGeneral Admission: $5\, Adults  \nChildren & Seniors FREE  \n  \nBring the whole family for games\, balloons\, storytime\, and other fun activities! Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Dr. Stephanie Brown\, reads stories for children featuring female characters and writers from Latin America.   \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/latina-childrens-stories/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20230821T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T175909Z
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SUMMARY:¡Conexiones! Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:  \n¡Conexiones! Puerto Rico  \nOrchestra 2001: Roberto Sierra WORLD PREMIERE \n  \nFriday\, October 27\, 2023 \n7:30pm \n  \nTEATRO ESPERANZA \nGeneral Admission: $15 \nStudents & Seniors FREE \n  \nOrchestra 2001 continues its annual ¡Conexiones! series at Esperanza Arts Center this season featuring contemporary classical music from Puerto Rico. The concert will include the world premiere of Latin Grammy-winning composer Roberto Sierra’s “Canciones de amor” based on poetry of Julia de Burgos; and works by composer and multi-instrumentalist Angélica Negrón. \n  \nPart of VOCES Series 23/24 
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/conexiones-puerto-rico/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220812T215236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T164240Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Storytime and Activities with Dr. Stephanie Brown \nBring the whole family for games\, balloons\, storytime\, and other fun activities\, as Philadelphia-based children’s author\, Stephanie Brown\, reads her new book and other stories for children by writers from the Caribbean. \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stories-from-the-caribbean/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220812T215047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T162908Z
UID:1742-1679686200-1679693400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Landfall
DESCRIPTION:Screening and Conversation \nThrough shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico\, LANDFALL is a cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop of protests that toppled the US colony’s governor in 2019\, the film offers a prismatic portrait of collective trauma and resistance. Featuring intimate encounters with Puerto Ricans as well as the newcomers flooding the island\, LANDFALL reflects on a question of contemporary global relevance: when the world falls apart\, who do we become? \nPost-screening conversation and talkback with Associate Producer/Narrator\, Lale Namerrow Pastor.\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1RAKj25efs \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/landfall/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220812T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T171233Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Up!
DESCRIPTION:Latino Comedians Rojo Perez\, with Che Guerrero\, Laura Bolivar\, and Jesse Pedraza \nFriday\, February 17\, 2023\, 7:30pm-9:00pm\nTEATRO ESPERANZA \n$10\, General Admission\nStudents & Seniors FREE\nPay As You Wish Livestream \nEsperanza Arts Center Artist-In-Residence comedian\, playwright\, and Tik-Tok sensation\, Che Guerrero hosts an evening of bilingual stand-up comedy featuring Rojo Perez\, with Laura Bolivar and Jesse Pedraza. \nSocial distancing is recommended and masks are welcome throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nTickets\nIn Person\nLivestream
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stand-up/
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming,Theater,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220812T214843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T164637Z
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SUMMARY:The Perfect Latino
DESCRIPTION:Javier Ávila \nAward-winning Poet\, Actor\, and Educator\, Javier Ávila\, returns to Esperanza Arts Center with his new one-man show\, The Perfect Latino\, which blends comedy and poetry to explore the American Latino experience. The show draws on the arts\, education\, and entertainment to deliver a message about diversity\, inclusion\, race\, and representation. \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/the-perfect-latino/
CATEGORIES:Theater,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220812T214331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T164349Z
UID:1735-1670527800-1670535000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Miguel Zenón
DESCRIPTION:Latin Jazz \nDescribed as a composer who is “reestablishing the artistic\, cultural\, and social tradition of jazz while creating an entirely new jazz language for the 21st century\,” multiple Grammy nominee\, MacArthur Genius\, and Guggenheim Fellow\, Jazz saxophonist and composer\, Miguel Zenón\, will lead a performance of classic and original Latin Jazz with his ensemble. \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/miguel-zenon/
CATEGORIES:Music,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220812T214037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T143146Z
UID:1732-1665084600-1665091800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:iConexiones! Music from Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra 2001 continues its annual iConexiones! series at Esperanza Arts Center this season featuring orchestral and chamber music by Cuban composers. \nErnesto Abelardo Valdés – Almendra  \nTania León – Toque  \nIleana Pérez Velázquez – Zunzun  \nLeo Brouwer (Juan Leovigildo Brouwer Mezquida) – Sones y Danzones\, III \nPaquito D’Rivera – Preludio y Merengue  \nPerformances will be presented at limited capacity in the Teatro. Social distancing and masks recommended throughout the event regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nTickets\nIn Person\nLivestream
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/iconexiones-music-from-cuba/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T211754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T135359Z
UID:1689-1653593400-1653600600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:BalletX
DESCRIPTION:Caili Quan – Nichos Project \nEAC’s Winter-Spring season and 2022 Voces Series comes to an exciting close with the world premiere of a new dance work by acclaimed choreographer and former BalletX dancer\, Caili Quan\, inspired by stories from neighborhood youth and their families\, in collaboration with EAC Artist-In-Residence\, Tanaquil Marquez\, and visual artist\, Cesar Viveros. \nThe Nichos Community Project is a multidisciplinary interactive cultural piece of the Mexican American community in Philadelphia. Through workshops and oral histories led by acclaimed actor/director\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Nichos will explore; la migra\, chicano culture\, la familia\, Nahuatl and Mexican heritage. The community will collaborate and find inspiration to create dance\, poetry and scene work from the authentic stories that have been shared. \nPart of Voces 2022 \nLimited Seating | Masks Recommended \nFor Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: Free Admission
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/balletx-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T211657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172616Z
UID:1688-1653161400-1653168600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:iConexiones!
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra 2001 – Mexican Composers  \nEncore Streamed Presentation \nEsperanza Arts Center concludes VOCES 2022 with an encore streamed presentation of iCONEXIONES!. Orchestra 2001’s Cinco de Mayo 2019 performance from Teatro Esperanza spotlights music of Mexican composers – including the world premiere of Transcending Walls by Francisco Cortés-Álvarez featuring images of murals by Mexican artists painted on the border wall that inspired the work. \nStreamed Presentation: Pay As You Wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/iconexiones/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T211401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143141Z
UID:1685-1650655800-1650663000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Adios Amor
DESCRIPTION:Film – Imagen Award 2020  \nIn-Person Film Screening \nDiscovery of lost photographs sparks the search for a hero that history forgot— Maria Moreno\, a migrant mother who sacrificed everything but her twelve kids in the passionate pursuit of justice for farmworkers. Years before Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta launched the United Farm Workers\, Maria picked up the only weapon she had—her voice—and became an outspoken leader in an era when women were relegated to the background. The first farm worker woman in America to be hired as a union organizer\, Maria’s story was silenced and her legacy buried—until now.    \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $10
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/adios-amor/
CATEGORIES:Cinema Series,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T211310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T162048Z
UID:1684-1648927800-1648935000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Nichos Project
DESCRIPTION:Tanaquil Márquez  \nIn-Person Event \nThe Nichos Community Project is a multidisciplinary interactive cultural piece of the Mexican American community in Philadelphia. Through workshops and oral histories led by acclaimed actor/director\, Tanaquil Márquez\, Nichos will explore; la migra\, chicano culture\, la familia\, Nahuatl and Mexican heritage. The community will collaborate and find inspiration to create dance\, poetry and scene work from the authentic stories that have been shared.    \nPay As You Wish
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/nichos-project/
CATEGORIES:Theater,Voces Series
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143220Z
UID:1683-1647685800-1647693000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Stories from Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Storytime with Alberto Pagan Ramirez \nIn-Person Event \nCelebrated Philadelphia musician and Children’s Librarian\, Alberto Pagan-Ramirez will share bilingual stories and folk tales from Mexico. Bring the whole family for a morning of games\, face-painting\, and storytelling. Suitable for ages 4-10. \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/stories-from-mexico/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Voces Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T211108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T165106Z
UID:1682-1647093600-1647104400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Fandango
DESCRIPTION:Ximena Violante and Friends \nIn-Person Event \nEverybody is welcome to join our fandango at Esperanza – a celebration of traditional son jarocho music from Mexico – think somewhere between jam session and bomba celebration\, except with guitars and percussive dancing.  Bring an acoustic instrument\, bring your voices\, and get ready to learn more about this tradition with roots in indigenous\, African\, and Spanish cultures. \nOpen to all ages and levels of musical experience. Vendors will be selling artesanías (traditional Mexican crafts and clothing) so bring some cash and let’s make beautiful music together! \nTAKE OUR FREE SHUTTLE BUS FROM JUNTOS TO ESPERANZA!!\n\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2022\n\n1:15pm\nBus departs from Juntos (600 Washington Avenue\, https://www.vamosjuntos.org/)\n\n2:00pm \nBus arrives at Esperanza\n(4261 North 5th Street\, parking lot)\n\n5:15pm\nBus departs from Esperanza\n(4261 North 5th Street\, parking lot)\n\n6:00pm \nBus arrives at Juntos\n(600 Washington Avenue)\n\nQuestions? Please contact patronservices@esperanza.us \n\nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/. \nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/fandango/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20220126T210859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T143321Z
UID:1680-1645266600-1645273800@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Casa Villaseñor
DESCRIPTION:Mariachi Music & Dance \nIn-Person Event \nFounded and led by celebrated mariachero Pedro Villaseñor\, Casa Villaseñor presents authentic Mexican Mariachi music and dance in all its splendor and rich folkloric history.  \nPerformances will be presented at 50% capacity in the Teatro and masks are required throughout the event\, regardless of vaccination status. For Esperanza’s current COVID safety policies and restrictions\, visit https://www.esperanza.us/esperanza-visitor/.\n\nIn Person: $5
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/casa-villasenor/
CATEGORIES:Family Series,Music,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20210123T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T160528Z
UID:1552-1624474800-1624480200@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Conexões
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra 2001: Classical music by Brazilian composers \nJune 23\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \nOrchestra 2001 returns to Teatro Esperanza as part of Esperanza Arts Center’s Voces series\, featuring live-streamed performances that spotlight the arts and traditions of Brazil. Chamber music by Brazilian composers will be the focus of Conexões\, including the world premiere of a new work by a Brazilian composer\, and music by Philadelphia-based composer Orlando Haddad. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-conexoes/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20210104T205419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T145353Z
UID:1547-1620414000-1620419400@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Forrópera Experiência
DESCRIPTION:Astral Artists \nMay 7\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \n\n\n\nEsperanza Arts Center presents a special streamed staged world premiere in partnership with Astral Artists featuring Brazilian Forró music\, opera\, dance\, and storytelling traditions\, as part of Voces 2021. Building on the sound of Forrópera\, co-created by Chrystal E. Williams and Felipe Hostins\, Forrópera Experiência features Chrystal E. Williams (mezzo-soprano) and Forró musicians Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (accordion)\, Davi Vieira (zabumba)\, and the Esperanza Academy Dance Ensemble. This unique production culminates a season-long residency\, with performances of original stageworks created and performed by Esperanza Academy students\, Ms. Williams\, Mr. Hostins\, Mr. Hall-Rodrigues\, and Mr. Vieira. \nForrópera Experiência is generously supported by The Presser Foundation and the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation \n\n\n\nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-forropera/
CATEGORIES:Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20210104T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T134900Z
UID:1551-1615489200-1615494600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Minas
DESCRIPTION:Brazilian Jazz: Bossa Nova and Samba  \n\nMarch 11\, 2021\, 7 pm Livestream \nEsperanza Arts Center presents Philadelphia’s own Minas as part of Voces 2021 featuring live-streamed performances that spotlight the arts and culture of Brazil.  Led by Orlando and Patricia Haddad\, Minas’ impact on the Philadelphia music and cultural scene has been a constant since 1984\, when the couple moved from Rio de Janeiro to The City of Brotherly Love. They introduced Philadelphia audiences to Brazilian Carnaval\, founded the city’s first samba drum troupe – Philasamba\, and have presented educational programs introducing the music of Brazil in schools for more than half a million children. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \n\nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-minas/
CATEGORIES:Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20210104T205542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T200957Z
UID:1549-1614193200-1614198600@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Movimento
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Ballet/Philadelphia Latino Film Festival\nCelebration of dance\, cinema\, and Brazilian culture \n\nFebruary 24\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream  \nEsperanza Arts Center spotlights Brazilian artists and storytelling through film and dance in a special double-bill presented in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Ballet and Philadelphia Latino Film Festival \nFeaturing\nCapoeira In Our Lives – film by Patricia Ovando\nPennsylvania Ballet dancers in performance and conversation\nLive Out Loud – film directed by Glenn Holsten and produced by Freshfly featuring Pennsylvania Ballet dancers \n\nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \n\nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\n\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n\n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-movimento/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Online/Streaming,Voces Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045452
CREATED:20210104T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T200813Z
UID:1545-1612983600-1612989000@www.esperanzaartscenter.us
SUMMARY:Ologundê
DESCRIPTION:Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance \n\nFebruary 10\, 2021\, 7 pm – Livestream \nTo kick-off Voces – spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil – Esperanza Arts Center presents a live-streamed celebration of Carnaval with a performance from Teatro Esperanza featuring Ologundê. A live online Q&A and conversation with Dendê Macêdo and the Ologundê ensemble will immediately follow the performance. Ologundê will lead an online workshop with area students as part of their virtual residency at Esperanza Arts Center and a full recording of the live-streamed performance and study guide will be available as VOD for free to area schools the entire season. Ologundê ensemble celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador\, Bahia through a diverse repertoire of music\, dance\, and martial arts. Comprised of Brazilians living in the United States and Brazil\, the ensemble includes former members of world-renowned music and dance troupes under the direction of master Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dendê Macêdo. \nMake it Brazilian Night at Home! \nEnjoy authentic Brazilian food while watching VOCES at home and support our local Latino-owned restaurants.\nVISIT: https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/make-it-brazilian-night-at-home/ \n————————————————————————————————– \nVOCES\nEsperanza Arts Center presents live-streamed performances\, screenings\, and conversations from Teatro Esperanza spotlighting the arts and traditions of Brazil.
URL:https://www.esperanzaartscenter.us/event/voces-ologunde/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Online/Streaming,Theater,Voces Series
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