Highways' 4th Annual Latino New Works Festival
Highways Performance Space and Gallery (1651 18th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404)
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00*
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All offers for 4th Annual Latino New Works Festival have expired.
The last date listed for 4th Annual Latino New Works Festival was Sunday October 12, 2008 / 3:30pm.
Currently at Highways Performance Space and Gallery:
Multimedia Mashup Archipelago Remixes Cultural Myths
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Using a stirring, thought-provoking combination of video, monologue and music, Archipelago takes a bold look at ancient origin myths of Okinawa and the American Southwest, bringing them forward for contemporary exploration. Critically acclaimed performance artist Denise Uyehara teams with award-winning video artist Adam Cooper-Teran to shed light on issues of authenticity and appropriation, exploring their own mixed-heritage lineage to discover the cultural resonance found on islands. Filled with dazzling images, powerful movement and a timeless message, Archipelago touches a universal nerve. Learn More
Goldstar Member Reviews
AJ
The show was really long. The band was really long, but luckly very good. The salsa dancers and rueda group were fantastic!Written on Oct 13 2008
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Description
<p>Friday, October 10 @ 8:30 PM
An alternately jolting, tender, and funny evening of queer performance featuring: Beto Araiza’s performance piece “Biting the Pillow;” an excerpt from “Malathio: Low Human Toxicity,” Raquel Gutierrez’s first solo performance in progress; Monica Palacios’ performance “Amor y Revolución;” Jose Reynoso’s movement-based performance “Des/Cons-Truccion del Cuerpo “In/Civilizado”” (Decons/Cons-Truction of the “In/Civilized” Body).</p>
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<p>Saturday, October 11 @ 8:30 PM
Features an energetic cross-fusion of world dance styles, from Afro-Cuban to salsa, hip-hop to Brazilian Capoeira, by Gustavo Caldas and Emeka + L’Esprit d’Afrique.
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<p>The performance will be followed by post-show entertainment in association with Humberto Capiro/Classical Latin Productions, featuring a special salsa performance by Jerry Gabaldon. </p>
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<p>Sunday, October 12’s special matinee (@3:30 PM)
Features Lindsey Haley’s new play “Favorite Cousins,” which explores the socio-economic problems that arise between two Chicana cousins and the rift caused by a desire to rise above the working class. Set in present Santa Monica, “Favorite Cousins” questions the prejudices that society projects onto Chicano culture and its struggle to survive even within the old school neighborhoods.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: Highways Performance Space
Highways Performance Space is Southern California's boldest center for new performance. Founded in 1989, Highways continues to be an important alternative cultural center in Los Angeles that encourages fierce new artists from diverse communities to develop and present innovative works.
Highways promotes the development of contemporary socially involved artists and art forms. Our mission is implemented through four programs (the performance space, workshop/university program and two galleries). Annually, Highways co-presents approximately 250 performances by solo dramatic artists, small theater groups, dance companies and spoken word artists; curates and exhibits approximately 12 contemporary visual art exhibits per year with work that explores the boundaries between performing and visual art forms; commissions and premieres new work by outstanding performing artists; organize special events, curate festival, offer residency and educational programs that engage community members in the arts while providing access to professionally-directed instruction.