Cultural Events from Centro Cultural Hispanic Americano

Here's the raw list from our friends at Centro Cultural Hispano Americano - so much to do around here!

Night with Esther Marion, Rafael Vargas and Savannah Fuentes Every Thursday at Bilbao Restaurant and tapas bar from 8pm-10pm. No cover. 4500 9th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105-4737(206) 547-5034
====================================================================Arturo SandovalJune 25 – 28FROM: The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121RE: Performance at Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyCOST: 28.50
====================================================================Carlos Ruiz ZafónFriday, June 26Come hear master storyteller Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, read from his latest novel, The Angel's Game at 7 p.m.In the Microsoft Auditorium at the Central Library in SeattleEl Juego del Angel has been captivating readers.Now, thanks to Lucia Graves' translation, The Angel's Game (Doubleday) at last goes into English language readers' hands, as well. To learn more...View "The Angel's Game" in the catalog...
====================================================================Alma Villegas Quartet Friday, June 26, 2009 & Friday, July 10Join the Alma Villegas Quartet at the Cliff House. Built in 1925 and now under new ownership. This beautiful location offers great food, drinks and the most spectacular view of Mt Rainier and Tacoma across the water. Very Special Guest: Chris Blacker on Piano!Cliff House 6300 Marine View DrTacoma, WA 984228pm-11pm(253) 927-0400www.cliffhouserestaurant.com ====================================================================Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 2009 Flamenco Arts Northwest presents "Fiesta del Verano". La Peña Flamenca de Seattle, under the direction of Rubina Carmona, presents a two night concert series at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. N.E. in Seattle, WA. La Peña comprises seventeen outstanding singers, dancers and musicians; emerging professionals in the Seattle flamenco community and advanced students of Rubina and Marcos Carmona. La Peña will feature an evening of flamenco music and dance, including several new works of choreography: Guajiras, Soleares, Livianas and Farruca. Showtimes are 8:00 p.m. each night. Free parking is available in the lot next to the theater.Tickets are $20 general admission; $15 for students and seniors, and can be obtained from Brown PaperTickets (www.brownpapertickets.com <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/>
====================================================================Eduardo Mendonça & Show BrazilInternational Friendship Festival Saturday, June 27 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Where 8511 38th Ave SW - Lakewood, WA (map)Description Brazilian Music with Eduardo Mendonça. Guest artist: Dora Oliveira (Dance).SeaTac International FestivalWhen Sat, June 27, 5pm – 6pmWhere 9408 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA (map)Description International Festival at Angle Lake Park in SeaTac. Eduardo Mendonça & Show Brazil! Brazilian Music. Featuring: Eduardo Mendonça (Guitar/Vocal and Percussion); David Pascal (Bass); Josh Wilson (Keyboard); Kohen Burrill (Drums and Back Vocals); and Nelson Bell (Trombone).
====================================================================House of TarabTraditional Arabic Music6.27.09 - 9pm-12:30amCasablanca Restaurant 113 Virgina StSeattle Wa 98101Live music and belly dancing with H.O.T Delilah and Laura RoseLot's of open dance! 21 and up$15 at the door - Full Bar- Full menu til close SA: RUMBEGGAE
====================================================================Correo Aereo,Sunday June 28th, - 2pm EVERETT WATERFRONT CONCERT At: City of Everett Waterfront Port Gardner Landing: 1700 W. Marine View Drive, Everett, WA. 98201Bring a blanket and a picinic!Monday, June 29th, - 6:30pmVASHON ISLAND CONCERT ON THE VILLAGE GREEN: On Vashon Hwy right before town (a Zing Go The Strings Concert Series, produced by Town Hall Seattle)====================================================================CINNAMON GIRL- AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL SONG W/ VICCI MARTINEZ, GABY MORENO & CELIA CHAVEZ Sunday, June 28 Genres: ACOUSTIC ROCK , SINGER-SONGWRITER , SOUL7:30 PM (All ages)$12 adv/ $15 dayTriple Door216 Union StreetSeattle, WA 98101Tickets 206.838.4333
==================================================================== NDSUNDAY NIGHT SALSA: RUMBEGGAESunday, June 28Genres: SALSAReturning FavoriteNo Cover9:00 PM (21+)Triple Door216 Union StreetSeattle, WA 98101Tickets 206.838.4333AL
====================================================================On Monday, June 29th 2009 at 7:00 p.m., Centro Cultural Hispano Americano is having an organizational meeting for the participation of the Hispanic/Latin American countries in the Torchlight Parade, which will take place on Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. in SeattleIf you have a folkloric costume from your country and would like to be part of this effort, please come to Renton Community Center: 1715 SE Maple Valley Highway, Renton, WA 98057-3900 (Tel: 425-430-6700).You may also forward this message to people you know who may be interested.If you are part of a national organization (Chile, Peru, Nicaragua, etc.), please inform your organization the importance of your participation in the parade.Each participant:1. If you don’t have a folkloric costume, men can wear: black pants, white long sleeve shirt, handkerchiefs with the colors of the flag of the country representing, black comfortable shoes, straw hat (optional); women can wear: black skirt, white long sleeve blouse, handkerchiefs with the colors of the flag of the country representing, black comfortable shoes, straw hat (optional)2. Attend at least organizational meeting;3. Pay a $5.00 fee registrationNext meeting: Saturdays July 11 and 18 at Seaward Park in Seattle ====================================================================Latin Jazz Trio with Carlos Cascante Tuesday, June 30, 2009- 9:30 PMCellars Restaurant and Lounge2132 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
====================================================================CallejónEvery Thursday-Sunday at 7:30pm$6 child/$12 adult Callejón, an original bilingual musical with Teatro Del Milenio of Peru.Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle 98144 (17th & Yesler) (206) 684-4710www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/13777 <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/13777> ====================================================================Miho and Diego Duo July, 5 2009 02:00 PM - Tanabata Event Quenas, marimbas. A fusion of Latin American music with International rhythms1502 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, Washington 98144 - Adults 18-64: $5
====================================================================Eduardo Mendonça & Show Brazil2009 "Spirit of Liberty Award"Saturday, July 4 -12:00pm – 1pmWhere Seattle Center - Seattle, WA (map)DescriptionEduardo Mendonça will be receiving the 2009 "Spirit of Liberty Award". On Saturday, July 4th, the Ethnic Heritage Council honors the naturalized citizen Eduardo Mendonça who has made outstanding contribution to his adopted country, the U.S.A., while maintaining his ethnic heritage. Congressman Jim McDermott will present the 2009 “Spirit of Liberty Award” to Mendonça of the Brazilian community. Eduardo Mendonça is the first Brazilian and South American representative to receive this award. The 2009 “Spirit of Liberty Award” will occur during the 25th Annual Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center, from 12 noon to 1 pm, with a concert of festive selections beginning at 11 am by William Blayney and the Greenwood Concert Band. Over 500 people, from more than 75 countries, will be sworn in by a U.S. District Court Judge, as new citizens of the United States of America. Cultural SundaysWhen Sun, July 5, 1pm – 2pmWhere The Children's Museum - 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)Description Eduardo Mendonça will be introducing museum visitors of all ages to the culture and customs from Brazil by presenting Brazilian songs and rhythms.Third Place BooksWhen Fri, July 10, 7:30pm – 9:45pmWhere 17171 Bothell Way NE - Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 (map)Description Third Place Books is a general interest bookstore with over 200,000 New, Used, and Bargain Books. Eduardo Mendonça will be perfroming original tunes, Bossa-Nova, MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), and meny other Brazilian music styles. David Pascal on Bass, and Kohen Burrill on drums.
====================================================================Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:30pmSeattle Theatre Group (STG) presents 11th Annual DANCE This performance -A cross-cultural collaboration of professional artists and young dancersProgram includes step, modern, acrobatics and traditional dance from Mexico, Africa, the Middle East and Asia featuring over 120 performersThe Mexican groups in the program are: Joyas Mestizas, Mariachi Quinto Sol, Zangoloteo At The Paramount Theatr: 911 Pine Street, Seattle. Tickets are $23.00 in advance (not including fees) and are available online at www.stgpresents.org, by phone at (877)STG-4TIX or (877)784-4849
====================================================================House of TarabTraditional Arabic Music7.11.09 2:15pm - 3:15pmH.O.T Performs with DelilahMercer Island Summer Celebration! Festival Windermere Entertainment StageMercerdale Park - 3249 78th ave SE, Mercer Island Wa 98040
====================================================================AY Salsa in the City with Orchestra ZarabandaFriday, July 17, 2009 at 7:30 PMSeattle Symphony is throwing a party ˜ and you're invited! Dance the night away to the sounds of hot Cuban salsa with Orchestra Zarabanda and experience Benaroya Hall's stunning Grand Lobby in a whole new way.This event is held in Benaroya Hall's Grand Lobby, NOT the Recital Hall. Tickets are general admission.TICKETS: $10 in advance / $12 at the door This event is held in Benaroya Hall's Grand LobbyPurchase online at www.seattlesymphony.org
====================================================================Miami Nights Every FRIDAY night at Rock Salt Café 1232 Westlake Ave. N. - Seattle, WA 98109 - 206-284-1047 In one room we offer the Northwest's hottest mix ofSalsa, Merengue, & Bachata Mixed by DJ MannyIn our second room dance to the latest and classic chart topping music hits in Reggaeton & Top 40 Mixed by DJ Mauro
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