by the El Reportero’s staff
An scene of Don Baldomero murió virgin.
“Don Baldomero murió virgen”, written by Marco A. Almazán, with music by Gerardo Fernández, and directed by Veronica Meza, is a comedy with shades of a farce. It has a historical, political, social and religious context. It occurs between the years of 1910 and 1940, a time when Society did not allow Mexican women to study, to be heard, or to select a boyfriend or husband. Women were repressed, adopting a subliminal role in the family and the society.
Mr. Baldomero Died a Virgin has a delicious shape of history and humor, promoting education and entertainment through the Spanish language theater arts.
This play will be presented at the Mission Cultural Center on Saturday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. Discount for students and seniors. Buy your tickets at the theater door. For more information, call (650) 669-2949. Send an e-mail to: info@teatronahual.org.
32nd Annual Ethnic Dance Festival
The Festival is considered the most prestigious encounter of its kind in the country. It brings together music and dance artists of the world, including a special homage to Mexico’s Bicentenary and 37 dance companies. This new world events of Hispanic artists, include 26 dance premiers of dance, and the commission of four new works: all with Hispanic artists!
This year, the Festival is proud to announce that the charitable Gala of June 11 marks the world premiere of the special Commission of the Bicentenary of Mexico and commemorates the centenary of the Mexican Revolution. This series of dances focuses in the soldaderas – the heroines of the Revolution – and it will bring in the acclaimed choreographer Zenón Barrón and ballet dancers from six local companies: Folkloric ballet Alma de México of South San Francisco, Folkloric Ballet of Carlos Moreno, Company Mazatlán Bellas Artes, Assemble Folkloric Ballet of San Francisco, The Lupeños of San Jose, and Folkloric Group Root of My Earth.
June 5 y 6; 12 y 13; 19 y 20; 26 y 27, 2010, at Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco.
Osvaldo Torres’ Catastro de Colores y Esperanzas / Registry of Colors & Hopes
An art exhibit of Osvaldo Torres’s paintings at the Pueblo Nuevo Gallery, 1828 San Pablo Ave. #1, 2nd floor in Berkeley. June 6 – Juy 4, 2010.
Opening Reception June 6th 7-11pm.
Gallery Hours: Sundays 12-6 or by appointment at 510 452 7363.
2010 Festival of Flamenco arts & traditions
Manuela Carrasco, Queen of Gypsy Flamenco Dance, Direct from Spain in “Suspiro Flamenco” with el torombo and Rafael De Carmen in Suspiro Flamenco.
Also appearing, Enrique el Extremeño, Samara Carrasco and Joaquín Amador, among others. Tuesday, June 15th, 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall, U.C. Berkeley Campus.
Continuing the Festival, at Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley will perform “Cante Gitano” featuring Living Legend, Manuel Agujetas, which includes the presentation of Miguel el Gitano de Bronce and guitarist from Jérez, Manuel Valencia, on Saturday, June 19th, 8 p.m. Tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/109292 or purchase by phone at (800) 838-3006.
Salsa from Colombia
A solid–sound of Colombian salsa, Sonora Carruseles will bring their Colombian power to SF this month.
Sonora Carruseles was grouped in the Colombian city of Medellin in 1995. With more than 12 years of existence, Colombia’s Sonora Carruseles has perfected a trademark sound that is cherished by salsa lovers all over the world. On June 27, at Roccapulco Súper Club, 3140 Mission Street, SF.
For more info call 415-821-3563.
