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…
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…
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…
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…
Led by acclaimed pianist and recording artist Suzzette Ortiz, Teatro Esperanza resident ensemble, AMLA will explore the folk and dance music of Puerto Rico.
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…
Across the nation and around the world, Philadanco is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. To celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary, Philadanco dancers will perform company favorites Between the Lines and Super 8. Founded in 1970, Philadanco has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides, consistently performing for audiences representing an amalgamation…
