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October 2021
Minas
Minas maintains its cool, even at its most racing tempos; always urbane, sophisticated, and contemporary. –City Paper 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…
Find out more »Calpulli Dance
Calpulli Dance This terrific company of warm, generous dancers and a mostly female band gave a quick, vibrant tour of Mexican traditions – from Yucatán, Oaxaca, Jalisco – with eye-popping costumes for every stop. The finale with flying machetes was something to see. — The New York Times Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s repertoire is a carnival of folkloric traditions and original creations both choreographic and musical developed since 2003. Artistic Director & Co-Founder Alberto Lopez Herrera tells narrative-based stories entirely through…
Find out more »eSports Manangement Workshop
Join us on October 20th at 2:00 PM (In-Person) for our Esports Workshop featuring notable panelists from diverse backgrounds. Learn about our "New Associate Degree" program in Esports Management and exciting career opportunities in the Esports industry. Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/212786153218154
Find out more »Sábados Familiares: The Book of Life *in Spanish (with English subtitles)
The Book of Life *in Spanish (with English subtitles) TEATRO ESPERANZA Saturday, October 30, 2021, 10:30am Bring the whole family to Teatro Esperanza for games, glitter tattoos, and a special screening of The Book of Life to celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Halloween! From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. "The Book of Life" is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the…
Find out more »November 2021
Lo que vendrá
Celebrate the centenary of legendary Argentine composer, Astor Piazzolla with a genre-defying marathon concert featuring the artist’s instrumental and vocal music for tango orchestra, classical and jazz ensemble, operita, and the silver screen. Curated and directed by acclaimed bandoneonist Shinjoo Cho, this marathon is both a retrospective and a contemplation of the future featuring Piazzolla’s works more riveting than those often heard in the concert halls, in their original instrumentations. The works of Piazzolla's mentors and peers, such as Anibal Troilo, Alberto Ginastera,…
Find out more »December 2021
God in the City Youth Rally
Esperanza Youth Leadership Institute presents God in the City Youth Rally 12/16 6 p.m. – networking, snacks, doors open, 7 p.m. rally.
Find out more »Christmas in the Barrio
Presenting Christmas in the Barrio at Esperanza Arts Center. Join us on Saturday, December 18 at 7:30pm. Free Admission. A holiday Celebration for the Whole Family! Join us for an evening of Christmas caroling, traditional Latino music and dance, festive food, face-painting, and fun activities for the entire family.
Find out more »May 2022
God in the City: The Experience
You're invited to join us on May 14, 2022 for a conference designed especially for you and others serving youth in the urban context. Our God in the City Youth Ministry Leaders Conference will inspire and equip urban youth ministers with the resources to effectively reach youth in the urban context and to appreciate the beauty of the city; a place filled with abundance and hope, where God is already at work!
Find out more »Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Cuentos de Esperanza
Celebrating Hope for Immigrants: Cuentos de Esperanza will highlight the stories or cuentos of immigrants in our communities as told in their own words: including the powerful contributions immigrants are making each day in our neighborhoods and the ways in which EILS' legal services provided encouragement, opportunity and hope along their journeys.
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