Schedule of Events


MUSIC

November 10th
THE CONGA KINGS
This 11-member rumba group features three master congueros of Afro-Cuban music: Cándido Camero, Carlos “Patato” Valdez and Giovanni Hidalgo, the current master of congas, under the direction of Ray Santos. Co-presented by The World Music Institute and NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. At 8 pm. $35. Box office (212) 992-8484. Tickets (212) 279-4200. Online: www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu. At NYU Skirball Center. 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Sq. South.

November 10th
An evening with Brazilian pianist/composer JOVINO SANTOS NETO
Presented by Jim Luce and Adventure Music
In his solo piano recitals, 2-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto explores all the possibilities of the instrument, combining the rhythmic and harmonic audacity of Hermeto Pascoal’s pieces with his own Brazilian tone poems and sambas, spanning the distance between lyrical and effervescent within a few measures. He also pays tribute to some of the great Brazilian composers like Jobim, Pixinguinha and Ernesto Nazareth. His commentaries on the music are enlightening and educating, providing the audience with a unique musical experience. At 8pm $25 at the door or $20 online at www.pianoculture.com. For more information, please visit Jovino's web site at www.jovisan.net. The Fazioli Salon at Klavierhaus, 211 West 58th Street.

November 11th
TANGO! PABLO ASLAN’S AVANTANGO
Argentine-born bassist/composer Pablo Aslan, a top artist in the tango revival, modernizes the sensuous and passionate tango with a program of original compositions, classic and modern tangos, and improvisations. His ensemble features leading Argentine musicians, dancers and choreographers who appeared in Broadway’s Tango Argentino and Forever Tango. Co-presented by The World Music Institute and NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. At 8 pm. $45, $40. See above for ticket information. At NYU Skirball Center. 566 LaGuardia Place at Washington Sq. South.

November 12th
ENCUENTRO DE MUSICOS COLOMBIANOS EN NY
The fourth annual Encounter of Colombian Musicians in New York will feature twelve bands based in New York playing Colombian music, a special menu with Colombian food, and more! 5 pm to 1 am. $35. At Sob’s. 204 Varick Street.

November 12th
CONCERT ARTISTS GUILD/BRAZIL GUITAR DUO
Young revelations of the guitar world, Joao Luiz and Douglas Lora have taken top prizes in major competitions in Brazil and Germany in addition to the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Works by Bach, Bellinati, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Djavan, Lora las Casas, Piazzolla & Scarlatti. Brooklyn Public Library at 4pm. Free. (718) 230-2100. Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn.

November 13th
AN EVENING WITH MAX LIFCHITZ
Featuring the North/South Chamber Orhestra and guest soloists performing recent works by Max Lifchitz, the Mexican-born composer and conductor. Sponsored by North/South Consonance, Inc. and the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York. At 8 pm. Free admission. At Christ & St. Stephen’s Church. 120 West 69th St.

November 14th
ALAS - MODERN TANGO
Alas captures the unique ambiance of Buenos Aires today by combining the most radical styles of Tango, Jazz, Argentine Folk and Classical Music. Astor Piazzolla praised them as "the most successful Tango fusion I've ever heard." Internationally renowned musician Pedro Aznar, ex Pat Metheny Group, has referred to Alas as "the most sophisticated Argentine progressive band of all time." Now presenting the new CD "Mimame Bandoneon" (listen at AlasMusic.com) with special guest, bandoneon master Daniel Binelli. At 7:30 pm. Free admission, limited seating on first come first serve basis. Consulate General of Argentina in New York. 12 West 56th Street. NYC (212) 603-0440.

November 14th
BRAZIL GUITAR DUO at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Young revelations of the guitar world, Joao Luiz and Douglas Lora have taken top prizes in major competitions in Brazil and Germany in addition to the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. The Duo makes its Weill Hall debut as part of Concert Artists Guild’s Winners Series. Works by Bach, Bellinati, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Djavan, Lora las Casas, Piazolla & Scarlatti. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall at 7:30 pm. $20. Please contact Concert Artists Guild for tickets at (212) 333-5200 ext. 20 or email jhadler@concertartists.org

November 15th
NEW PERCUSSION MUSIC BY EDUARDO LEANDRO
Brazilian percussionist Eduardo Leandro will perform a program of Pan-American music for mallets, including premieres by Alejandro Viñao and Florivaldo Menezes, as well as marimba works by Mexican and Brazilian composers. At 7 pm. Free admission. Reservations (212) 277-8359. At Americas Society. 680 Park Ave.

November 15th
SPLIT SECOND: PIANO ENSEMBLE
Mexican and American pianists Roberto Hidalgo and Marc Peloquin have been widely recognized for their creative programming over a decade of triumphant collaboration. Music by Carlos Sánchez Gutiérrez, Leonardo Veláquez and Astor Piazzolla. At 6 pm. Free admission. At Steinway & Sons. 109 West 57th Street.

November 17th
SYMPHONIC MEXICO
The seductive, sensual music of Mexico, performed by the American Symphony Orchestra, Leon Botstein, Music Director, Anne Akiko Meyers, Violin. Works by Silvestre Revueltas, Manuel Ponce and Carlos Chávez. At 8 pm. Center Orchestra/1st Tier: $55; Side Orchestra: $39; Rear Orchestra: $27. Group Sales: 10 tickets or more 15% off; 20 tickets or more 25% off. (212) 868-9ASO (9276) x 3. At Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. 132 W 65th St.

November 18th
GARDEL (THE MUSICAL)
By Eladio Cintron, directed by Lynnette Salas, choreography by Modesto Lacen. A moving “tour de force” bout the life of Argentine legend Carlos Gardel. $45, $35, $25. VIPs $55. November 18th, 8 pm; November 19th, 3 pm. (212) 889-2859. At Repertorio Español. 138 East 27th Street.


AUCTIONS

November 21st, 7 pm and November 22nd, 10 am
CHRISTIE’S: LATIN AMERICAN SALE
Highlights of the Christie’s Latin American Sale, New York, will include outstanding works by Rufino Tamayo and Fernando Botero; a masterpiece by Alfredo Ramos Martínez from 1938; a seminal double-sided Wifredo Lam work, also dated 1938; and monumental marble sculptures by Francisco Zúñiga and Agustín Cardenas; as well as the work of many other important Latin American modernists. This will be the one of the largest Latin American Sales in Christie’s history. (212) 636-2000. Viewing dates: November, 17th, 18th and 20th, 10 am to 5 pm. November 19th, 1 pm to 5 pm; November 21st, 10 am to 12 noon. At Christie’s, 20 Rockefeller Plaza.

November 20th, 7 pm and November 21st, 10 am
SOTHEBY’S: LATIN AMERICAN SALE
Sotheby’s November 20- 21 auction of Latin American Art sale will feature an exceptional array of works by the most important artists of Latin America, including Wifredo Lam, Matta, Gunther Gerzso and Fernando Botero. A strong selection of works from the Cuzco and Mexican schools will coincide with the Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition of Colonial Art as will the 19th century landscapes section. Rounding out the sale is a wonderful group of modern and contemporary art by Jesús Rafael Soto, Tunga, and Maria Fernanda Cardoso. Exhibition: November 17th, 18th, 10 am to 5 pm; November 19th, 1 to 5 pm; November 20th, 10 am to 5 pm; November 21st, 10 am to 12 noon. At Sotheby’s. 1334 York Avenue.


EXHIBITIONS

September 28th through December 9th
MAYA TEXTILE ART
Collections of the Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya. At Americas Society*. 680 Park Avenue.

September 29th, 2006 through January 21st, 2007
¡MERENGUE! VISUAL RHYTHMS/RITMOS VISUALES
This Skin I’m In: Contemporary Dominican Art from El Museo del Barrios Permanent Collection. This exhibition introduces to New York more than 50 works by 30 artists exploring the pictorial representation of merengue, the genre of music and dance that has come to define Dominican culture and identity. Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Suggested museum admission: $6 adults; $4 students and seniors; members and children under 12 accompanied by an adult enter free. At El Museo del Barrio*. 1230 Fifth Ave.

Opening: November 2nd
FRANCISCO CASTRO LEÑERO: REMBRANDT’S SUITE
Paintings 2006 by young Mexican master. At HOWARD SCOTT GALLERY, 529 West 20 Street, 7 Floor. Call 646.486.7004 for more information. www.howardscottgallery.com

November 11th
MERENGUE FAMILY DAY
Join this festive family celebration and explore the visual rhythms, movement, and sounds of ¡Merengue! Visual Rhythms/Ritmos Visuales. From 12 noon to 4 pm. At El Museo del Barrio*. 1230 Fifth Avenue.

October 4th, 2006 through January 20th, 2007
THE SECRET LIFE OF SALVADOR DALÍ
For the first edition of The Secret Life of Salvador Dali, published in 1942, Spanish artist Salvador Dali executed a series of drawings in India ink on paper. This exhibition gives us Dali at his most dream-like and enables us to appreciate the perfect combination of Dali the artist and Dali the writer. Tue-Fri, 12:30 to 6:30pm. Sat, 10am to 1:30 pm. Closed Sun-Mon. Free admission. Instituto Cervantes. 211-215 East 49th Street.

October 5th through December 9th
DEATH BECOMES HER
Contemporary installations and sculpture by Colombian born, Australian artist, Maria Fernanda Cardosa. $6 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. At Chelsea Art Museum, Home of the Miotte Foundation. 556 West 22nd St.

October 9th through November 15th
THE MYSTERIES OF COLUMBUS
A public art exhibition, by the Spanish artist Cristóbal Gabarrón, commemorating the historic 500 years of the Explorer, Christopher Columbus. Organized by The Gabarron Foundation. At El Museo del Barrio*. 1230 Fifth Avenue, Columbus Circle, Dante Park, Simon Bolivar Plaza and various locations along the Broadway Malls.
For more information, go to www.mysteriesofcolumbus.org

October 17th through December 17th
PARADISE REDEFINED
Dominican artist, Scherezade Garcia’s a major new site-specific multi media installation. At Lehman College Art Gallery*. Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx.

October 21st – December 2nd, 2006
NEW MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS and SCULPTURES
Gustavo López Armentía
Reece Galleries 24 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
T. 212.333.5830
F. 212.333.7366
www.reecegalleries.com

November 16th
GALLERY TALK BY SCHEREZADE GARCIA
At 12 pm. At Lehman College*. Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx.

October 19th through November 25th
SARA MODIANO AND ADRIANA MARMORAEK
Video and conceptual installation of two Colombian artists exploring the inner self and sensuality. Gallery Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 am to 7 pm. At Remy Toledo Gallery*. 529 West 20th Street.

October 26th through December 9th
MAGNAN EMRICH CONTEMPORARY
Cuban sculptor Florencio Gelabert explores relations between man and nature. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 to 6 pm. At Magnam Projects*. 505 West 28th Street.

November 1st through 16th
JORGE MARIO MÉNDEZ & ISMAEL RIVERA
Jorge Mendez’ works take their inspiration from his study of biological processes and the inner beauty of the human body. Ismael Rivera’s dreamlike work combines abstract elements with human forms. Presented by Jimenez-Art. 11 am to 6 pm. At Al Avci Gallery*. 1210 Lexington Ave.

November 1st and Ongoing
ANTARCTICA PROJECT BY ANDREA JUAN
Sparked by the research conducted by Argentine scientists in Antarctica on the drastic consequences of climate changes. Presented by Praxis Foundation. Free Admission. Francis J. Greenburger Collection 55 Fifth Avenue, Lobby.

November 2nd through 28th
15X15 (PHOTOGRAPHERS BY CRITICS)
Praxis Foundation and the Consulate General of Argentina in New York present an exhibit of fifteen young photographers presented by fifteen art critics will be exhibiting their recent work. From 10 am to 6 pm. At the Consulate General of Argentina*. 12 W 56th St.

November 7th through December 16th
DISCREETLY ILLEGAL
Photographs by Colombian artist Celso Castro exploring The Drug Trade and the world of the Colombian underground. Gallery hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12 noon to 6 pm. At Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation*. 26 Wooster Street.

November 11th through 18th
PERCEPCIÓN AUTÓNOMA
Galería Galou presents a group exhibition of contemporary Latin American artists, featuring a silent auction and exclusive Venezuelan designer. 3 to 7 pm and by appointment. Cocktail reception with silent auction on November 11th, 7 pm to 10:30 pm. At Damast and Peter Mackie’s studio*. 601 West 26th Street. 12 Fl. Room #1250.

November 13th through December 15th
WORKS BY VARIOUS CHILEAN ARTISTS
Mondays though Fridays, 10 am to 6 pm. At Chilean General Consulate*. 866 United Nations Plaza. Antarctica Project by Andrea Juan Sparked by the research conduced by Argentine scientists in Antarctica on the drastic consequences of climate changes. At Francis J. Greenburger Collection*. 55 5th Avenue, Lobby.

November 16th through December 15th
ANA FABRY, PAINTINGS
Recent paintings by the Argentinean artist Ana Fabry (b. 1963) will be on view. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 to 6 pm. Opening reception, November 15th, 6 to 8 pm. At Praxis Gallery*. 25 East 73rd Street, 4th Floor.

Opening: Nov 18, 2006
EDUARDO BARCENAS: ACTOS DE SILENCIO / ACTS OF SILENCE
Works 2000-2006 At SOLAR, 44 Davids Lane. East Hampton, NY 11937. www.artsolar.com   


FILM

November 15th
SHORT RADIOGRAPHY OF HIP HOP IN CUBA and THE MAJI-MAJI READINGS
Short Radiography of Hip Hop in Cuba (1999) and The Maji-Maji Readings (2005) are two important documentary films by young Cuban film maker, Ricardo Bacallao, who recently arrived in the United States from Berlin. Films by Ricardo Bacallao. Presented by The Cuban Artists Fund (CAF).$5. Tribeca Cinemas 54 Varick Street.
 

DANCE

November 12th
TANGO FIRE
Argentina's hottest tango show delivers an evening of high-energy, sensuality and sophistication that will leave you breathless. Featuring a company of Argentina's finest dancers and musicians, the internationally acclaimed Tango Company Estampas Portenas takes you on an irresistible journey through the most seductive of dance forms. Two special performances at 2pm and 7 pm. $70, $60, $45. At www.ticketmaster.com (212) 307-4100 and The Town Hall Box Office. At Town Hall. 123 W 43rd St.

November 14th througho 26th
LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY
On the 60th Anniversary Season, the renowned company presents rarely seen works by Jose Limón and Doris Humphrey, as well as new dances by contemporary choreographers. Tuesday through Friday, 8 pm. Saturday, 2 pm and 8 pm. Sunday, 2 pm and 7:30 pm. $40. Box Office: (212) 242-0800 or www.joyce.org. At Joyce Theater. 175 8th Ave.

November 16th
DANCE ANONYMOUS / ANNE-MARIE DUCHENE present
RADIO MUNDIAL & DJ Sid L. Vaga in !CLUSTER LO MÁGICO!
An evening of Magical Realism inspired by the imagery of Gabriel Garcia Marquez that celebrates the diverse cultural riches of Latin America by inviting provocative award winning artists to share their talent in an evening of Music, Dance, Video, Storytelling, Moving Sculpture and Visual Art. Cluster is an international, multidimensional new-style festival where artists and audience together explore the riches of Latin American Culture. With extraordinary dancers, aerialists, provocative characters, awe striking installations & more! "Theatrically Impressive" (New York Times). Admission $25.00.
Tickets: http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/126702
 or 212-352-3101 PACHA NYC nightclub located 618 West 46th street (between 11 ave. & west side highway) 212-569-2013 www.danceanonymous.com Doors open @ 7pm. Show starts promptly @ 8pm.

November 20th
NOCHE DE PASIÓN
Featuring the World Premiere of Artistic Director/Choreographer Jennifer Muller's Passion Fruit, an exciting collaboration performed with music composed by Daniel Binelli and performed by the Binelli-Ferman Duo. 8pm. Dicapo Opera Theatre, 184 East 76th Street at Lexington Avenue. Tickets: Sponsor - $125; Patron - $75; General - $45, $35, $25. Sponsor & Patron levels include Post-Performance VIP Reception with the Artists. (212) 691-3803. www.jmtw.org


LITERATURE

November 14th
THE COMPLETE POETRY OF CÉSAR VALLEJO
Conversations and readings about the Peruvian poet César Vallejo. Free admission. At 7 pm. For reservation call (212) 308-7720. At Instituto Cervantes in New York. 211-215 East 49th Street.

November 16th
REVIEW 73 BRAZILIAN WRITING AND ARTS
Working from the corners: Iconoclasts in Brazilian Culture and Society. Antonio Sergio Bessa, guest creative editor; Nicolau Sevcenko, guest academic editor. Free admission. At 7 pm. At Americas Society. 680 Park Avenue.


THEATER

November 4th through 19thth
BUENOS AIRES IN TRANSLATION (BAIT)
BAiT epitomizes true international theatrical collaboration, bringing together four of the most dynamic playwrights from Buenos Aires – Lola Arias, Federico Leon, Rafael Spregelburd, and Daniel Veronese – and pairing them with four cutting-edge U.S.-based directors to present a repertory program of English language world premieres. This is the first time that any of these remarkable playwrights will have their plays presented in the United States. Tickets: $20, $15 (students/seniors), $10 (Members). Festival Packages Available: See all 4 for $60, any 3 for $45, any 2 for $30!. Note: Running times permit seeing two shows in the same evening and all four on the weekends. Tickets at www.theatermania.com or 212-352-3101. At PS122. 150 First Ave.

November 8th through December 3rd
KING OF DOMINOES, BY BILL VARGAS
TEATRO LA TEA, in commemoration of Puerto Rican Heritage, presents the play King of Dominoes, a dramatic comedy about the status of Puerto Rico. Wednesdays thru Saturday at 8 pm. Sundays at 5 pm. Adults: $22. Students and seniors: $15. More information: (212) 529-1948. At TEATRO LA TEA Inc. 107 Suffolk St.

November 10th and 17th
CRÓNICA DE UNA MUERTE ANUNCIADA, BY GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ
From Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel García Márquez - a spectacular wedding, a savage scandal, and a murder to which a entire Latin American town appears to be an accessor. Directed by Jorge Ali Triana. November 10th, 8 pm; November 17th, 11 am.*

November 11th
LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA, BY FEDERICO GARCÍA LORCA
In a repressed environment, Federico García Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Directed by Rene Buch. At 3 pm.*

November 12th and 13th
DOÑA ROSITA LA SOLTERA, BY FEDERICO GARCÍA LORCA
Rene Buch presents this new production of one of Federico García Lorca’s masterpieces. November 12th, 3 pm; November 13th, 11 am.*

November 17th
EL QUIJOTE, BY SANTIAGO GARCÍA
Repertorio Español celebrates the 400th anniversary of Don Quixote with this adverturous adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ masterpiece. At 8 pm. Directed by Jorge Ali Triana.*