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6th Festival of Historic Central Manzanillo

Posted by Irwin Friesen on March 18, 2009, 11:39 am
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6th Annual Festival of Historic Central Manzanillo-March, 2009

*music*literature*theatre*dance*workshops*exhibitions*book readings*

All activities of the 6th “Festival del Centro Historica de Manzanillo” are free and open to the general public.

Sunday, March 22

Angels of the Street (Ángeles de la Calle)

A group of street artists including pantomime, circus artists and street theatre

Time: 18:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

Folkloric Ballet

A traditional dance from the state of Colima. This year celebrates 40 years of this dance troup under the direction of Maestro Manuel Hernadez Luna.

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


Monday, March 23

Singing Musical Strings

Young and talented musicians interpreting different styles of music including reggae, salsa, Cubano, bossanova and other styles.

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


Tuesday, March 24

Concert-the Vihela *

(* Vihuela is a name given to two different guitar-like string instruments: one from 15th and 16th century Spain, usually with 12 paired strings, and the other, the Mexican vihuela, from 19th century Mexico with five strings and typically played in Mariachi bands)

Featuring the music of Sergio Fuentes

Time: 17:00 hours at the Secondary School Number 3 (Es. Sec. n. 3.)


Unpublished Lectures

The writings of Guillermina Cuevas, considered one of the most important writers of the area.

Time: 18:30 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

Formal Concert on Guitar, featuring Sergio Fuentes

Sergio Fuentes has played music festivals in Los Angeles, Utah and Seattle.

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


Wednesday, March 25

A Presentation of Poems

Featuring the works of Liliana Rodriguez, Cristobal Barreto and Miguel Leon.

Time: 18:30 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

Romantic Theatre Work

The work of this group of young students of the art scene represents the fusion of romance, music and comedy.

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

Tambuco Fusion

An ensemble of dancers and percussionists interpreting the rhythms of Africa and Brazil.

Time: 21:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)



Thursday, March 26

Story Readings

Written by Cristobal Barreto.

Time: 18:30 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

University of Colima Symphonic Band

Instrumental music to cherish.

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


Friday, March 27

Presentation of the book of stories “Colapso” by Guillermo Fernandez

Time: 18:30 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

A Night of Blues and Jazz

Interpretation of music of Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf and Ledbelly

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


Saturday, March 28

Presentation of the book “A Cien Anos de la Inauguracion del Ferrocarril de Manzanillo” (100 years of the train in Manzanillo)

Time: 18:30 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)

Univeristy of Colima Choir

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


Sunday, March 29

Popular Dance by the “Aguas de Mar” dance troupe

Time: 20:00 hours at the Expanada del Pez Vela (main garden in Manzanillo Centro)


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