by the El Reportero’s staff
La Farruca
It will feature world-class artists from Spain, including performances at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts featuring the West Coast premier of superstar Jose Mercé, the world premier of Fiesta Jerez: Gypsy Flamenco All-Stars and the anticipated U.S. premier of El Carpeta -14-year-old prodigy of the legendary Farruco Family. He who will appear with clan matriarch, La Farruca.
Opening night will feature a concert by Gypsy guitarist Diego del Morao at Yoshi’s Oakland. There will also be a series of workshops and master classes, and for the first time this year, the Festival will present “Flamenco on Film,” at Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema featuring the S.F. premier of Spanish director Carlos Saura’s latest production.
The event is going to spread around as follows: On Sept. 24-30, at the Palace of Fine Arts, at Yoshi’s Oakland and a flamenco film at Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema in San Francisco. For more detailed info on the hours location addresses, please visit www.UrbanMusicPresents.com.
How to prepare for an earthquake disaster
Do you know what to do in an earthquake? How will you reconnect with your family following a major disaster? Do you have the right items in your disaster kit? Every single person in the Bay Area needs to ensure they are personally prepared for disaster. Only in this way will all of us in the community be able to ensure the safety of our families and assist our neighbors.
The Excelsior Branch of the San Francisco Public Library in association with American Red Cross, Bay Area Chapter presents, Be Red Cross Ready Personal Disaster Preparedness Workshop.
In English, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spanish, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MEDA celebrate 3 years with big event
The Mission Economic Development Agency cordially invites you to ¡VIVA MEDA! celebrating 39 years of creating economic opportunity for Latino families. Please join us for a fun and festive evening with Latin-themed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and live entertainment.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. City Club of San USAFrancisco, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco (1.5 blocks north of Montgomery Bart Station). Tickets by Friday, September 21, 2012 at vivameda.org, For ticket info please contact Deanna Jones at 415.282.3334 x 118 • djones@medasf.org.
A night of Cuban flavor at Yoshi’s
Tito y su Son de Cuba is returning to Yoshi’s Oakland for two shows on Friday Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tito is presenting ‘A Night of Cuban Flavor’ featuring Grammy nominated timbalero, Ino Álvarez, formerly of the presigous Orquestra Aragon’. Special As a special guest will be performing Ino Alvarez, a Grammy nominated Timbalero! Formerly of the prestigious “Orquestra Aragon.”
On Friday Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Yoshis Oakland. To Purchase Tickets visit: http://yoshis.inticketing.com/.
Redwood City Salsa Festival
This year we will again have a Latin Rock stage at the Festival. We like that the organizers realize that there are many types of “Latin” music and that “Latin Rock” is one that needs to be heard. Richard Bean & Sapo will be back by popular demand to celebrate their 40th Anniversary of the Chicano Love-Anthem Suavecito.
Last year the group played a two-hour set at the festival and the crowd still wanted more. Also on the bill will be the East Bay dance group, Lava, who will have everyone on their feet. Their East Bay cousin Blanca will also perform her unique style of Latin Rock, which she has been touring this year with at shows in California and Denver.
Three stages of live music: salsa, Latin Rock and Latin Jazz, Salsa Testing Competition, Kids Carnival Area, and more.
On Sat Sept. 29, from 12 noon to 8 p.m., at the Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, in downtown Redwood City. Admission Free!
