TEATRO Si
TEATRO Sí and STUDIO Sí, the educational affiliate, were established to promote a deeper understanding and a unifying appreciation of Latin America and Spain’s significant impact on the local, national and global community. The company is dedicated to this mission through the production, presentation, innovation, collaberation and practice of theatrical and creative arts that celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of the 21 Hispanic nations from Mexico to Argentina, the Caribbean region and Spain.
Announcements
On Saturday, June 18, 2011 the GALERIA CONCERTS Art Show & Music Series continues at Galeria West Art Gallery, located at 111 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield with an exhibition of local and international fine art works at 6pm followed by an evening of classic Spanish guitar music selections by the acclaimed YAS CORTES DUO in concert at 7pm to 8:30pm. The duo is comprised of Maria Cortes and Oscar Yas. The husband and wife team were born in Argentina where they have won several prestigious music and vocal contests. The duo’s extensive repertoire includes Latin American Music and the popular Tango as well as Boleros and the Flamenco. Founders and members of various vocal ensembles, they have performed in the great concert halls throughout North and South America and Europe. They have performed recently at Carnegie Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC and Giants Stadium. The YAS CORTES DUO has shared the stage with Ariel Ramirez, Jaime Torres, Horacio Guarani, Mercedes Sosa, Teresa Parodi, Ruben Juarez, Raul Lavie, Raul Barbosa, Roberto Goyeneche, Carlos Santana, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Chango Nieto, Susana Rinaldi, Julio Iglesias, Alfredo Zitarroza, Los Tucu Tucu, Victor Heredia, Los Chalchaleros and more. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $10 for children. For reservations and information call the SunRex Hotline at 908-301-1285 or Galeria West at 908-301-9217. We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield and the surrounding area. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Presented by Galeria West Art Gallery & SunRex Entertainment in association with TEATRO Si.
Galeria West Framing & Fine Art Gallery presents a special customer appreciation event on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm at their downtown Westfield location at 111 Quimby Street. Everyone is invited for a unique art show at 6pm featuring refined works by both local and international artists. Then enjoy a music concert at 7pm with the acclaimed swing, jazz and more sounds of quintet TromTenOrGuit. The evening also includes a wine tasting experience. Perhaps plan to enjoy a fine meal before or after the event at one of several fine restaurants in downtown Westfield and the surrounding area. Admission for this special event is free. To RSVP and for more information call the Sunrex Hotline at 908-301-1285 or Galeria West at 908-301-9217. Long live the arts!
Hundreds of music lovers have enjoyed the FIRST FRIDAY Music Series concerts, presented by TEATRO Si at the intimate Galeria West Art Gallery, located at 111 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield, NJ. This once a month live concert event continues to bring to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy a diversity of music genres as performed by a select series of acclaimed international artists. The FIRST FRIDAY events continue on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 7pm when the unique sounds of the Mexico Beyond Mariachi ensemble brings to the First Friday music concert series audience a taste of the musical diversity of Mexico.
Come join founder and artistic director Alda Reuter and the cast of “Mexico Beyond Mariachi” as this special group of professional performers and teaching artists share their love for Mexican art and expression in this fascinating artistic concert. Alda Reuter comes from a family of artists who celebrate the culture and traditions of Latin America. Her grandfather, Walter Reuter is an internationally recognized photographer. Her father Dr. Jas Reuter was a pioneer in the field of ethnomusicology having published numerous books. Being exposed to different cultures at an early age, she developed a lasting interest in the performing arts. Her professional career has included the styles of Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Flamenco and Mexican Folkloric Dance. Also trained in music, Alda is an accomplished percussionist and has appeared with major artists in Mexico, Central America and the U.S. Alda is the co-founder of Ballet Fiesta Mexicana Ybarra and Fiesta Flamenca. She is also currently the associate producer on a documentary about the music and dance of Veracruz, Mexico. As a dance educator she works with different Arts Organizations such as Young Audiences New York, Arts Connection, Community works and Yaffa Productions. Alda is the artistic director of Mexico beyond Mariachi and also founder of Rhythm of the Arts LLC, an organization that brings an appreciation of folklore, culture and traditions through music and dance to thousands of young students and audiences of all ages. Percussionist Peter Basil Bogdanos is the executive director of Rhythm of the Arts LLC and Mexico Beyond Mariachi. As a professional percussionist for the past 20 years, he has performed on stages all over the world. Guitarist and singer Juan Lucero is originally from Puebla, Mexico and from a very early age was exposed to his native music and dance. As a teen he started playing string instruments such as guitar, vihuelas, jaranas and ‘bajo sexto’ (a type of Mexican bass). As a dancer he has worked with several dance companies in the NYC and NJ area.
Sinhue Padilla is the leader of the Latin fusion band, Jarana Beat and Los Autentics de Manhatitlan in NYC. He earned his BA in Contemporary Dance at Instituto Mexiquense de Cultura in Mexico.
He also studied music at La Casa de Cultura and Nahuatl sacred music and rituals under music master Kuauhtlinxan. He taught dance-theater and music at the Centro de Actividades Culturales at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México. He studied Arab/Andalusian roots of Latin American music at Amor de Dios and Conservatorio Flamenco in Spain. He investigated forms of Afro-Amerindian music in South America and where he has performed and toured extensively. We invite you to join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield and the surrounding area. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Si, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey not for profit corporation. FIRST FRIDAY concert tickets are priced at $15 per person. Advance tickets are available online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com (enter First Friday Music Series @ Galeria West for event search). Event reservations and more information are also available by calling the TEATRO Si box office at 908-301-9496. For events information visit www.TeatroSi.comSince the inaugural concert in the summer of 2009 hundreds of music lovers have enjoyed the FIRST FRIDAY Music Series , presented by TEATRO Si at the intimate Galeria West Art Gallery, located at 111 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield, NJ. This once a month live concert event continues to bring to the area a unique opportunity to enjoy a diversity of music genres as performed by a select series of renowned artists.
The FIRST FRIDAY events continue on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7pm with the mesmerizing music traditions of Ecuador as interpreted by the acclaimed Trio Pasional.
Trio Pasional consists of North American flutist Sharon Levin, Ecuadorian guitarist Louis Cardenas and Dominican guitarist Luis Polanco. These dynamic performers have been entertaining audiences in the New York metropolitan area and beyond for over 15 years. The music of Pasional, says Cardenas, is representative of the various facets of Ecuadorian sentiments and cultures of many generations. An important contribution has been made by Levin, first chair with the New Jersey Pops Orchestra, who he says, has brought her classical training and sensitivity to these unique mestizo sounds, creating a remarkable listening experience for audiences.
Luis Polanco brings with him a rich musical background. He has performed and led numerous salsa and merengue orchestras both in the U.S. and in his native Dominican Republic. He has performed in Mexico with the well-known Cuban group Cuco Valoi and his Orchestra. His virtuosity on the guitar adds greatly to the sound of Trio Pasional.
Luis Cardenas has been performing on the Spanish guitar since the age of fourteen and comes to share with us his wonderful interpretations of the haunting mestizo sounds of his native Ecuador.
We hope you will join us often during the year to celebrate the arts in a unique setting. We recommend that you consider enjoying a fine meal before or after the concert at one of the fine eateries in quaint downtown Westfield and the surrounding area. Most are located within a short walk from the gallery. Concert tickets are priced at $15 per person. Advance tickets are available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/113631. For reservations and more information call the TEATRO Si box office at 908-301-9496. For more information visit www.TeatroSi.com. Proceeds from each event benefit theatrical programming efforts at TEATRO Si, a 501(c)3 New Jersey non-profit corporation based in Westfield.
