ARTolerance Asia & Latin America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Jan. 22, 2020. ARTolerance returns to Esperanza this season featuring Korean percussion and bandoneon virtuosos sharing the stage with an acclaimed Argentinian vocalist – led by versatile Israeli musician and Philadelphia Orchestra cellist, Udi Bar-David. This ensemble of international artists will transcend boundaries and…
Christmas in The Barrio, a latino holiday celebration for the whole family FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Dec. 16, 2019. Esperanza Arts Center presents our annual Christmas celebration for the community – hosted by Univision’s Ilia Garcia, and featuring performances by Rev. Irving Cotto, Suzzette Ortiz leading the AMLA ensemble and children’s choir, and the Esperanza…
Segundos Sábados – Family Series Three Kings and other Christmas Stories FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Dec. 9, 2019. Esperanza Arts Center debuts “Segundos Sábados.” Our new saturday morning family series, featuring storytelling, movies, face-painting, games, and other activities for the whole family. Presented in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, Teatro Esperanza’s very first Segundos…
PRIMEROS VIERNES – OPENING CELEBRATION Decade of Fire: Untold History of the Bronx Afro-Latinx Experience: Philadelphia Stories FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Nov. 25, 2019. Esperanza Arts Center marks the debut of our Primeros Viernes Cinema Series featuring works by two acclaimed Latina artists. Vivian Vasquez Irizarry and Sandra Andino share stories of beauty, injustice, identity, and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Nov. 18, 2019. Led by four-time Latin Grammy nominated pianist and recording artist Suzzette Ortiz, Teatro Esperanza resident ensemble, AMLA will explore the folk and dance music of Puerto Rico next Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. – featuring the world premiere of a new work by Ortiz and performances by…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA –November 5, 2019. PHILADANCO 50th Anniversary Tour Saturday November 9, 2019, 7:30pm Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia PA 19140 Free parking available in the Bristol Street lot. $10 Adults FREE 18 & Under Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and…
“A mad weave of polyrhythms that simply sizzle.” – The Boston Herald FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – October 28, 2019 Plena Libre Plena and Bomba from Puerto Rico Friday, November 1, 2019, 7:30pm Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia PA 19140 Free parking available in the Bristol Street lot. Plena and Bomba are…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – October 21, 2019 {Trés} Concert and Fundraiser for Friends of Puerto Rico Saturday, October 26, 2019, 7:30pm Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia PA 19140 Free parking available in the Bristol Street lot. Led by acclaimed saxophonist José A. Zayas Cabán, {Trés} brings their Tribute to Puerto Rico…
Accompanied by Dat Garcia, Viola brings a beautiful collage of Latin American music and rhythms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – October 14, 2019 Sofia Viola with Dat Garcia Part of Philadelphia Music Week 2019 Friday, October 18, 2019, 7:30pm Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia PA 19140 Free parking available in the Bristol…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA –October 10, 2019 Minorities in Health Science Symposium Friday, October 18, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Esperanza 4261 N 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Free parking available in the Bristol Street lot Philadelphia, PA – October 10, 2019. Esperanza College of Eastern University (ECEU) is excited to host the…
