Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Free Concert Fun for the Whole Family!
The Jazz Ambassadors, the official touring big band of the U.S. Army, travel thousands of miles each year to present jazz to enthusiastic audiences across the nation and around the globe. Celebrate 100 years of jazz, America’s original art form, featuring swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, pop, Dixieland, patriotic tunes and more!
Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad. The band’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title of “America’s Big Band.”
As a component of the United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC, the Jazz Ambassadors support its mission of carrying “into the grassroots of our country the story of our magnificent Army.” In performances throughout the world, the men and women of this internationally-acclaimed organization take great pride in reflecting the excellence of all our nation’s Soldiers.
On Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m., at the Valley Christian Schools Conservatory of the Arts, Main Gymnasium, 100 Skyway Dr, San Jose, California. FREE Admission!
Teatro Nanual presents Leyendas y Realidades
Continue the shows on Saturday, March 19 with a reception at the Mexican Museum at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for the event of “Leyendas and Realidades.” We will also have the special participation of Fuego, the new Mexican folkloric ballet and danza academy. Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. At 14271 Story Road, San Jose.
Purchase your tickest at the door or at: http://www.teatronahual.org/next.html
Chilean Pinochet victim Carmen Gloria Quintana to visit the Bay Area
Carmen Gloria Quintana will attend the encore performance of the cantata La Vida Vence a la Muerte / Life Triumphs Over Death.
On the morning of July 2, 1986, during a two-day national strike and protests against the military rule of General Augusto Pinochet, two teenagers, Rodrigo Rojas de Negri, 19 year-old, and Carmen Gloria Quintana, 18, were cornered by a military patrol brutally beaten, doused with petrol and set them on fire. The patrol then dumped them in a ditch alongside a deserted road on the outskirts of Chile’s capital city, Santiago.
On Saturday, March 19, at Berkeley’s La Peña Cultural Center. She will be in the Bay Area, March 18, 19, and 20.
Absolute beginning Taiko workshop with Bruce Ghent
Learn the ancient art of Japanese Taiko drumming with Sensei Bruce ‘Mui’ Ghent. The Introductory Taiko class will cover basic fundamental skills and history which will prepare students to advance to the next level of classes.
Beginners ages 12-adult, with little or no music experience are welcome. Taiko drumming is a rigorous physical activity. Bring water and wear clothes to exercise. Class is taught with traditional martial arts etiquette and discipline as outlined in the student handbook supplied.
For more information, contact Bruce “Mui” Ghent at bruceghent@gmail.com or visit www.maikazedaiko.com.
Through April 10: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Dance Mission Theater. To register call 415-826-4441 or email dancemissiontheater@yahoo.com.
“What is the Scandal? – The ignored cry of an Immigrant”
Eliana is a Venezuelan actress who arrived to San Francisco after falling in love with a raising politician from San Francisco. She leaves behind her country and career, so when their new son is born her new family becomes her only priority. However cultural differences, language barrier, her fear to lose her son because her immigration status, racial bias and a highly publicize political scandal will break her family until she almost loses it.
Based on a true story, this play have been seen for over 2000 people in NY and San Francisco, and the story has been eye-opening for some and cathartic for others. After 34 performances of this dramatic comedy and plenty of feedback, 3 Lopez Productions took the time to work in the evolution of the play rewriting several scenes in order to explore the effects of criminalization, family bonds and self transformation in a more intimate and personal way.
Performed by Eliana López, What is the Scandal is directed by Alfonso López and Produced by Ivette Carolina Agudelo. At the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, on March 25, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. For more info call 415- 70-5543, by email: whatisheescandal@gmail.com. To see the trailer: www.elianalopez.net
