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…
GSK and Philadelphia Foundation honored 10 local nonprofit organizations with GSK IMPACT Awards of $40,000 each for excellence in improving health outcomes in Greater Philadelphia. The winners gathered at a ceremony to receive their awards on November 20 at GSK’s Philadelphia Navy Yard site.
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…
Esperanza will convert a vacant property in the Hunting Park neighborhood into affordable housing and commercial space. The 14-member board of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, a state-affiliated agency, approved a $700,000 loan on Wednesday to Esperanza to help fund a three-story development at 4615-21 N. 5th St. that will create eight affordable rental units…
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…
Esperanza College of Eastern University (ECEU) hosted its third annual Minorities in Health Science Symposium on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Nearly 300 high-school students from the Greater Philadelphia area, including Esperanza Academy and Esperanza Cyber students, gathered for a day of hands-on science activities at Esperanza’s state of the art laboratories. Dynamic panel discussions with a…
Tuesday was the final day of ‘National Hispanic Heritage Month.’ Action News celebrated the Hispanic culture with a big gathering at their Channel 6 studios. President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica spoke to Latino leaders about the news station’s role in their communities. Reverend Luis Cortes was the guest of honor and sat down with Action…
Earlier this year, as part of a project by the Philadelphia Collaborative for Health Equity, 33 high school students in North Philadelphia took and shared photographs to document everyday life in their neighborhoods. While some of the young artists produced images of litter and dumping, as well as vacant lots and dilapidated houses, others highlighted…
“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…
