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Fiesta Cultural - Friday, September 7th 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
@ Kesey Square 10 E Broadway, Eugene, Oregon 97401 The 4th annual Fiesta Cultural kicks off September 7th in Kesey Square in downtown Eugene during the First Friday ArtWalk. Fiesta Cultural is a countywide multicultural initiative celebrating the rich diversity of Latinx arts, culture, and heritage in Lane County from September-December. 5:30pm - Antonio Huerta kicks off the event with a charrería (rope tricks) performance to the music of Mariachi Calavera. Then, Salseros Dance Studio takes the stage, followed by Bachata Eugene. 5:30pm - Take a bilingual guided tour of the art galleries, hosted by Paulina Romo. Tour: http://lanearts.org/friday-artwalk-guided-tour/ 6:00-7:00pm - Live music by Los Cumbiamberos. 7:00-7:30pm - Dance performance by Azucar. 7:30-9:30pm - Live music by Son de Cuba. 5:30-9:30pm: * Jill Torres from KLCC emcees the event * Kid's clay art project with artist Samuel Becerra * Piñatas for the kids * Art by Eugene Printmakers * Artwork by Latinx artists * Tabling by local Latinx and community organizations * Tasty food from local food trucks, like Dominican Delights, Morelos, and El Quetzal. This Fiesta Cultural kick-off event is co-produced in partnership with Cultural Services, City of Eugene. For more information and full Fiesta Cultural event listings, visit http://lanearts.org/fiesta-cultural. Also visit the 24 ArtWalk venues open for the evening from 5:30-8pm, all showcasing work by local artists. For more information about the First Friday ArtWalk, visit http://lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk. Special thanks to our Fiesta Cultural sponsors Cultural Services, City of Eugene & EUGfun!, Law Offices of Lourdes Sánchez, Starseed Foundation, Tacovore, Los Monarcas de Eugene (Eugene Emeralds), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Hecht & Norman LLP, and our partners KLCC, Centro Latino Americano, Downtown Languages, Eugene ArteLatino, Salseros Dance Studio, and Huerto de la Familia. Free Cuban Salsa dancing (Rueda de Casino) @ Oakmont Park (across from Oakway Center). Wednesdays: July 11 and July 18 7:00pm-8:00pm - Intermediate/Advanced 8:00pm-9:00pm - Beginner No experience necessary for beginner hour No partner needed for either hour Friday, June 22, 2018 - 5-7pm Free! Join us for a lively night of dance. This Park Blocks showcase will feature a diversity of style, with performances by Azucar, Xcape Dance Academy, Retro and Twisted Tumbleweed. Beverage garden opens at 5 p.m. with music at 5:30 p.m. See the entire schedule of free summer events at www.eugfun.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/367188780453723/ EUGfun is presented by the City of Eugene with support from KMTR NBC 16, Eugene Weekly, Café Yumm!, Destination Events, Pedal Power, La Que Buena 97.7 and Mix 94.5 . Thank you to all our partners for making art and entertainment accessible to all Eugeneans! Special Workshop: Come get your Timba on with professional dancer, instructor and choreographer de la Habana Cuba Wilfredo Guilbiac! Check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq76mGB7BhE WORKSHOPS: Saturday, June 9 from 2:00-4:30 @ Courtsports Athletic Club in Springfield, OR. ( 2728 Pheasant Blvd, Springfield, OR 97477) - Timba con Rumba salsa suelta footwork - Int/Adv Rueda de Casino Special Early Bird Pricing: $20 for 1 workshop and $30 for 2 - Secure your special price by sending a VENMO payment to courtneygarcia03@gmail.com or PM if you need another way to pay - https://www.wikihow.com/Pay-Someone-on-Venmo At the Door Price: $25 for 1 workshop and $40 for 2 SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY Then join us for a PARTY at the POKER LOUNGE (2043 River Rd, Eugene, OR 97404) - 9pm - til the party ends - 9:30pm - Dance Party Starters with Wilfredo - $5 Cover - 21 and Over - (Check out the new lights, new dance floor, new sound!) PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE Book your private lesson with Wilfredo. Times available Sunday-Tuesday. Email daletumbao@gmail.com to schedule Check out the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/310295006171266/ |
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