Artistic Tucson » Fabian & Katrina Sisneros http://tucsoncitizen.com/art The Voice of Tucson Arts Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:43:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Second Spanish and Flamenco Festival In Downtown Tucson! http://tucsoncitizen.com/art/2010/09/13/second-spanish-and-flamenco-festival-in-downtown-tucson/ http://tucsoncitizen.com/art/2010/09/13/second-spanish-and-flamenco-festival-in-downtown-tucson/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:05:51 +0000 Charles Spillar http://tucsoncitizen.com/art/?p=1040 Club España de Tucson,Casa Vicente, Marqués de Cáceres Wines, and Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo are presenting Tucson’s Second Spanish and Flamenco Festival in historic downtown Tucson. The gala event starts Thursday 9/16 through Sunday 9/18.  This is a unique opportunity to experience flamenco and Spanish culture in a traditional late-night, outdoor festival atmosphere. No need to travel to Spain as it is  coming to you in Tucson. Take advantage of this rare opportunity.

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Traditional Spanish tapas will be served along with Casa Vicente’s extensive dinner menu.  There will also be fine wine tasting! The festival opens with a special Spanish guitar concert entitled, Noche de Seis Cuerdas on Thursday, September 16th, followed by the festival’s showcase event Noche Flamenca on Friday and Saturday, September 17th and 18th featuring a huge cast of flamenco professionals.  The event will close Sunday night with Fiesta Latina – a lively and energetic Rumba Gitana and Latin music party.

Special guest artists include Antonio Arrebola of Malaga, Spain; Vicente Griego, Marisol Encinias, and Ricardo Anglada of The National Institute of Flamenco in New Mexico; Rebecca Tomás of New York; Fabian and Katrina Sisneros of Abo, New Mexico; Misael Barraza of Hermosillo, Mexico; Macarena Giraldez of Seville, Spain; Mosaico Flamenco of Phoenix, AZ; Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo of Tucson, AZ and many more.

Guest instructors will offer a variety of workshops and lectures!  Workshops in flamenco for beginners through advanced levels will be offered in dance, guitar, percussion, and singing.  The festival will also offer daily lectures in flamenco history and culture, Spanish Cinema, and a very special lecture/demonstration event:  “A Culinary Journey Through Spain” with Vicente Sanchez serving up traditional cuisine from various Spanish regions!

For an expanded list of events go to: www.TucsonSpanishFlamencoFestival.com <http://www.TucsonSpanishFlamencoFestival.com>

Second Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival

Location: Casa Vicente, 375 S. Stone Ave.  Tucson, AZ 85701, 520-884-5253

Dates & Time: Thursday, September 16th through Sunday, September 19th

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Thursday, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Friday and Saturday, and 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Sunday

Event Costs: Noche de Seis Cuerdas – $15; Noche Flamenca – $25; Fiesta Latina – $20.  Ticket packages available.  Workshop fee/info online.

Website: <http://www.tucsonspanishflamencofestival.com/>

For more information contact: Casa Vicente, (Marita or Vicente) 884-5253 and Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo, (Mele Martinez) 309-8762

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