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Chicago Flamenco Festival
Chicago Flamenco Festival 2011 is presented by The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago in partnership with Arte y Vida Chicago.
WEEK 1
OPENING NIGHT
José Moreno El Cano (Voice) & Perico De La Paula (Guitar)
February 11, 7:00 p.m. + Reception Following
February 12, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W. Ohio St.
Box Office 312-335-1996
$25 general admission/$20 IC students, members, & seniors. Limited seating.
WEEK 2
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
February 16, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W. Ohio St.
Box Office 312-335-1996
$25 general admission/$20 IC students, members, & seniors. Limited seating
February 17, 6:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington St.
Free Ticketed event
Dancer: Omayra Amaya
Guitar: Roberto Castellón
Percussion: José Moreno
Voice: Curro Cueto
Composer/Viola/Piano: Gonzalo Grau
Mehran Jalili Ensemble
Modern Flamenco
February 18, 12:15 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
Randolph Café
78 E. Washington
Free and Open to the Public
February 23, 9:30 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N Lincoln Ave.
Box Office: 773.728.6000 for reservations
Free ticketed event. $5 suggested donation.
Caibana Flamenco
February 18, Doors 8:00 PM Show 9:00 p.m.
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N. Ashland Ave. (at Webster)
Chicago, IL 60614
21+
$15 advance/$25 at the door cash only
$20 at door for IC and FAC members with ID card
Gipsy Kings
February 19, 8:00 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
175 N. State St.
800-745-3000
Ticket prices range from $55-$95
Buy tickets at JamUsa.com, TheChicagoTheatre.com, Ticketmaster locations, The Chicago Theatre box office, and by calling 1-800-745-3000.
WEEK 3
Chano Domínguez
February 22, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W. Ohio St.
312-335-1996
$30 general admission/$25 IC students, members, & seniors. Limited seating.
WEEK 4
Musiqa From Al – Andalus
Musically illustrated lecture
March 2, 6:00 p.m.
+ Reception Following
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W Ohio St.
RSVP Required 312-335-1996
Free and Open to the public
TwitterCast available @arteyvida
La Lupi
March 3, 7:00 p.m.
March 4, 7:00 p.m.
March 5, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W. Ohio St.
312-335-1996
$25 general admission/$20 IC students, members, & seniors.
WEEK 7
Canteca de Macao Flamenco Mestizo Band
Reggae/Ska/Flamenco
March 26, Doors 8:00 p.m. Show 9:30 p.m.
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N. Ashland Ave. (at Webster)
21+
Tickets Available at BrownPaperTickets.com
Please note: This is standing room only
FLAMENCO FILM SERIES
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium
31 W. Ohio
312-335-1996
Documentary: “Morente, Sueña la Alhambra”
Director: José Sánchez Montes
(Spain, 2005,90 min.)
In Spanish with English subtitles
March 8, 6:00 p.m.
$5.00 suggested donation
Documentary: “La leyenda del tiempo”
Director: Isaki Lacuesta
(Spain, 2006,115 min.)
In Spanish with English subtitles
March 15, 6:00 p.m.
$5.00 suggested donation
Documentary: “Bailaores”
Director: Albertina Pisano
(Spain, 2004, 37 min.)
In Spanish with English subtitles
March 22, 6:00 p.m.
$5.00 suggested donation
Documentary: “El Certamen”
Director: Daniel Iturbe
(Spain, 2004, 52 min.)
In Spanish with English subtitles
March 22, 7:00 p.m.
$5.00 suggested donation
Documentary: “Flamenco por Amor de Dios”
Director: Marcel González García
(Spain, 2005, 100 min.)
In Spanish with English subtitles
March 29, 6:00 p.m.
$5.00 suggested donation
WORKSHOPS & OTHER ACTIVITIES
El Cano Guitar Workshop
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St.
312-335-1996
February 11 -12
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$45/day
Students must bring their own guitars. Cash only.
CAIBANA’s Roberto Castellon & Curro Cueto
Cante, Guitar, & Cuadro Workshop
February 15
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St.
312-335-1996
$45/person
Guitarists, singers, and dancers are all welcome. Minimum of 8 students required.
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Workshops
February 14, 15, 19 and 20
2 levels of classes
For class schedule and Registration Information visit
Flamenco Arts Center
3755 N. Western Ave. (at Grace)
Roberto Castellon and Curro Cueto
Flamenco Cante/Guitar/Cuadro Workshop
Instituto Cervantes
31 W Ohio St.
312-335-1996
February 15, 7-8:15 p.m.
$45/ person
Minimum: 8 students Guitarists, singers, dancers are all welcome
La Lupi
Master Dance Class
March 4 – 5
11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
All Levels Welcome
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St.
312-335-1996
$50/person ($40 FAC members)
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Chicago Flamenco Festival 2011 is presented by The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago and will take place at venues around the city, and is presented in partnership with Arte y Vida Chicago and in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the Old Town School of Folk Music and the Flamenco Arts Center.
Chicago Flamenco Festival 2011 is made possible by the generous contributions of Comcast, City Arts, the Illinois Arts Council, Baker & McKenzie, the Tourist Office of Spain in Chicago, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago, Iberia Airlines of Spain & Agencia Andaluza del Flamenco.
This year’s media support is provided by Comcast, WBEZ and Extra Newspaper.
