Virtual Latino Arts Festival presented by Esperanza Arts Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – August 26, 2020. Tweet: @Esperanza_US will host the first #VRTL Latino Arts Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The #FSTVL will spotlight artists and traditions from all over Latin America! Info: Esperanza Art Center (EAC) is pleased to announce the…
HUNTING PARK, PHILADELPHIA AWARDED $20,000 TD GREEN SPACE GRANT FOR INNOVATIVE URBAN FORESTRY INITIATIVES IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA -June 9, 2020. Today, Hunting Park, Philadelphia announced that it received a $20,000 USD TD Green Space Grant from TD Bank Group (TD) and the Arbor Day Foundation to support innovative urban greening and tree planting…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – June 11, 2020. We mourn the death of George Floyd and the countless other lives that have been lost due to racial injustice. Racism in all its forms is a violation of the values we profess to hold as a nation, and as people of faith. We recognize that our…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – June 4, 2020. It’s time for us to take a moment. To recognize that African American and Hispanic people are beginning to rebel against the forces of power that have been assaulting our community while we are expected to remain passive. It’s time to take a moment to be candid…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – June 4, 2020. During this time of strife in our country, our hearts are burdened for our people. Through our prayers and voices as clergy, we are asking God to touch the hearts of our young Philadelphians who are working out their anger and angst in ways that do not…
The Faith Project/The Door: Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers presented by Teatro Esperanza FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – February 28, 2020. Following their sold-out performance last season, Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers return to the Teatro Esperanza stage with Faith Project/The Door. Described as “an ever-expansive and inspired choreographic journey,” Faith Project/The Door spotlights connections between faith traditions from around the…
Fairy Rhymes and the Pennsylvania Ballet II Presented by Teatro Esperanza FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – February 20, 2020. Let the Pennsylvania Ballet II bring you back to the whimsical land of your favorite fairy tales and introduce newcomers to the enchanted worlds of Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. This…
PRIMEROS VIERNES – First Fridays Cinema Series Después de María: Las 2 orillas [After Maria: The 2 Shores] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Philadelphia, PA – Jan. 30, 2020. Esperanza Arts Center is pleased to present as part of our new Primeros Viernes Bilingual Cinema Series, Después de María: Las 2 orillas [After Maria: the 2 Shores]….
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…
