Latin American Celebration
May 3 - 5, 2024
Our Latin American Celebration weekend welcomes you to join in the fiesta and traditions; featuring Salsa and Cha-Cha dance instruction, Calaveras painting, a tequila tasting, as well as chip and salsa bars. The celebration exploration continues, and would not be complete without the colorful variety of music including classical guitar, Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Mariachi.
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .
PAST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY
Elisa Pritzker Art Gallery
Elisa Pritzker is an Argentine-born American artist working in two and three-dimensional art along with installations. She has exhibited at MoMA, Queens Museum, Dorsky Museum, Skirball Museum, Akin Museum, Espronceda Barcelona, K-Salon Berlin, in large and small group exhibitions. Come see some of her most recent works!
Chip & Salsa Bar
Enjoy a light to-go afternoon snack with your family and friends. Complimentary.
Classical Guitar from Spain & Latin America
Kicking off the celebration with warm and articulate music, classical guitarist David Temple presents a colorful program featuring music from Spain and Latin America.
SonMilanes’ Salsa & Son Cubano Serenade
Led by Luis & Nestor Milanes, SonMilanes embodies the music and culture of our first Latin American Celebration, highlighting the perfect mix of salsa, merengue, and son Cubano. Come enjoy the range and joy of tonight’s music!
SATURDAY
Elisa Pritzker Art Gallery
Elisa Pritzker is an Argentine born American artist working in two and three-dimensional art along with installations. She has exhibited at MoMA, Queens Museum, Dorsky Museum, Skirball Museum, Akin Museum, Espronceda Barcelona, K-Salon Berlin, in large and small group exhibitions. Come see some of her most recent works!
Dance Class: Salsa & Cha Cha
Emerging from Puerto Rican and Cuban influences, the Salsa and Cha Cha are some of the most popular Latin dances practiced worldwide. Learn the foundational skills and polish off your steps of the Salsa and Cha Cha with dance instructor Laurie Shayler.
Calaveras Painting*
The Calaveras have become one of the most recognizable cultural and artistic elements of the Day of the Dead festivities (traditionally celebrated in early November). Made from wood, paper maché, sugar paste, or carved bone, the colorful Calaveras are joyful, celebratory figures that you have the chance to paint today for the holiday later this year.
*Note: Pre-registration is required with an overnight reservation. Space is limited.
Ancestral Art Journey to Patagonia
On her trip to Tierra del Fuego (the land of fire) in Patagonia, Elisa Pritzker had an amazing encounter with the ancient Selk’nam people. This incredible indigenous tribe is one of the original native peoples from the tip of South America, spanning modern-day Argentina and Chile. Beginning with a universal primal aesthetic and original iconography, as well as utilizing natural resources, this afternoon’s discussion explores Elisa’s connection with their culture, which influenced her artwork. We invite you to tap into the boundless power of nature.
Chip & Salsa Bar
Enjoy a light to-go afternoon snack with your family and friends. Complimentary.
Volcan De Mi Tierra Tequila & Cocktail Tasting*
Join Cassandra Rosenblatt and Kevin Bily as they share some of the latest and unique tequilas of Empire Merchants North’s 2023 catalog.
*Note: Pre-registration is required with a $40 per person program fee for admittance to the tasting. Space is limited. Participants must be age 21 or over to attend
Build-A-Buddy & Movie Screening*
Purchase and stuff your own exotic and tropical animal for this evening’s movie Encanto! Popcorn will be available complimentary.
* Note: $30 per stuffed animal.
Dance Night with Latin Jazz Express
Join Lawrence Moses as he leads the Latin Jazz Express Band through a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and song forms with jazz. The Latin Jazz Express keeps this great musical tradition alive with seasoned players from the orchestras of Machito, Eddie Palmieri, Chico O’Farrill, Tito Puente, Jr., Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, and Maynard Ferguson.
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Elisa Pritzker Art Gallery
Elisa Pritzker is an Argentine-born American artist working in two and three-dimensional art along with installations. She has exhibited at MoMA, Queens Museum, Dorsky Museum, Skirball Museum, Akin Museum, Espronceda Barcelona, K-Salon Berlin, in large and small group exhibitions. Come see some of her most recent works!
Mariachi Ártistico
Led by musical director Francisco Navarrete, Mariachi Artístico is a band made up of four generations of musicians originating from Estado de Mexico. Best known for their artistry in Mariachi style, this family seeks to carry forward the mariachi sounds while incorporating a modern flair.
PAST PROGRAM LEADERS
Availability is limited. For reservations, please call .