December/Diciembre

    2 The Art of Rafael Trelles (December 2 – January 21, 2012) The imagination of Rafael Trelles is manifested into images that inspire a world transformed into a beautiful habitat for enigmatic creatures. His creations are characters that exist in extraordinary environments and are like theater performers for his poetic visions. Together with magical realism and the mythical world, Trelles shows a predilection for Renaissance painting and its techniques.*

    3  Spanish Harlem Orchestra con Salsa de Navidad  New York style and sophistication meet Afro-Caribbean rhythm and passion with the Grammy winning ensemble the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. In their brand new, family-friendly holiday program, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra will invigorate classic holiday songs with their special Latin flare /Con su riqueza cultural y ritmo característico la Orquesta Spanish Harlem presenta su programa inspirado en los temas de la época navideña.  Zellerbach Theatre, 8 p.m. (For the three events at the Zellerbach theater, Taller members get 20% discount * promotion code TALLER20 *. Groups of 10 or more save up to 25%. Call Bud Sheerer at 215.397.6259 or email groups@ac.upenn.edu for more information./Para más información llame a Bud Sheerer at (215) 397.6259)

9 14th Annual “Parrandas in the/en el Barrio”  Happy Holidays!!! This traditional celebration of joining voices in the spirit of the season, bringing joy, unity and love to friends, once again this year, warms Philadelphia.  Join us and bring your instruments and your voice and support Taller’s fundraising efforts./Esta tradicional celebración de la época de Navidad, trae el calor del espíritu de la temporada a Filadelfia.  Unanse a nosotros con su voz y sus instrumentos y contribuya con su aportación al trabajo del Taller. $20 donation Isla Verde Restaurant 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Happy Hour. *

16 Talent show to conclude the semester for the Cultural Awareness and Youth Artist Programs (CAP and YAP)/ Programa de talentos de los programas educativos.  Education Building/Edificio de Educación. 6-8 p.m.*

Happy New Year!!!

January/Enero, 2012

3 CAP and YAP semester begins.

6 Three Kings Celebration. Music, presents for children, a theatrical presentation and a parade with the Three Wise Men.  Featuring the local “Bomba and Plena” traditional music group los “Pleneros del Batey” who each year assist Taller to bring this important celebration to over 150 children and their parents. Pre-registration required/Celebración tradicional de los Reyes Magos con música, obra teatral y regalos para los niños.  Requiere que los niños se pre-registren.  3 p.m.*

February/Febrero
4 Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band and a 75th Birthday Celebration. Nine-time Grammy® award-winning powerhouse, Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold innovative drive, has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of salsa and Latin jazz orchestras. Don’t miss this legendary music icon as he takes the stage with his quintet for  a very special 75th birthday celebration!/Eddie Palmieri tiene una carrera musical de mas de 50 años y es considerado el  artista afro-cubano más innovador de los Estados Unidos.  ¡No se lo pierda!  Zellerbach Theatre 8 p.m. (For the three events at the Zellerbach theater, Taller members get 20% discount * promotion code TALLER20 *. Groups of 10 or more save up to 25%. Call Bud Sheerer at 215.397.6259 or email groups@ac.upenn.edu for more information./Para más información llame a Bud Sheerer at (215) 397.6259)

    10 Secrets of the Orinoco (February 10 – March 31, 2012) The art of Philadelphia based artists Amy Diaz and Priscilla Bell are presented in this two-person exhibition.  These new works are inspired by the mysteries of the tribes that emerged from the Orinoco-Amazonian Basin. Both artists explore their connection to their indigenous lineage and use their studies of artifacts and ruins, stemming from the Incas, Taínos, and the Arawaks, in their work. *

25 The 16th Arturo A. Schomburg Symposium, each year, explores a different aspect of the complex relationship of the African Diaspora influences within Latin American Culture. Presentations by distinguished scholars, a panel, plenary and Q&A sessions, offer an opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding, foster dialogue, and provide a forum to educate participants and speakers alike./El simposio cada año explora la compleja relación de la diáspora africana y las culturas Latinas, una oportunidad para aprender, dialogar y aumentar nuestra comprensión. Education Building/Edificio de Educación. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. More details will be forthcoming.
About Taller/Sobre el Taller

In its continuous efforts to maximize resources, more critical in this very challenging economic times, Taller has pursued opportunities for expansion by increasing contractual and programmatic collaborations to meet increased demand, improve quality of services and generate new sources of tuition and income.  Taller has built capacity by working with the Eastern North Philadelphia Youth Services coalition, the City of Philadelphia, the College Access Program, and others. Through these efforts Taller improved quality while increasing the number of children served in on-going Art Classes to an additional 150 participants.  To expand audiences, Taller collaborates with community partners to bring Feria del Barrio every year, and this year was called to participate in a collaboration with the Philadelphia International Festival for the Arts inspired by the Kimmel (PIFA). “Bridges” was a ground-breaking collaboration that included Taller, members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Intercultural Journeys, and the Artists & Musicians of Latin-America (AMLA). Together we produced and hosted a series of festival-related events, and joined efforts to produce a Grand Finale in Taller’s campus on N. 5th St. on April 29th, 2011, connecting this 10-month collaboration in a carnival-like and unforgettable concert and evening that attracted a very diverse audience of over 300. Another example is the current collaboration with the Annenberg Center included in this program.  Please note the 3 scheduled events and contact the Annenberg Center. For the three events at the Zellerbach theater, Taller members get 20% discount * promotion code TALLER20 *. Groups of 10 or more save up to 25%. Call Bud Sheerer at 215.397.6259 or email groups@ac.upenn.edu for more information./Para más información llame a Bud Sheerer at (215) 397.6259

 En su contínuo esfuerzo para maximizar recursos, más críticos en estos tiempos de una economía tan difícil, el Taller ha procurado oportunidades colaborativas para lograr expansión de programas, mejorar calidad y para generar fondos.  Para esto el Taller ha colaborado con la coalición Eastern North Philadelphia Youth Services, la Ciudad de Filadelfia, el College Access Program, y otros.  Estos esfuerzos han mejorado la calidad de servicios y aumentado nuestra capacidad de proveer clases a 150 participantes adicionales.  Para expandir su audiencia, el Taller colabora con otras organizaciones en la comunidad para traer la Feria del Barrio todos los años, y este año fue invitado para participar en el Festival Internacional de las Artes de Filadelfia inspirado por el Kimmel.  “Puentes” rompió fronteras al unir a miembros de la Orquesta de Filadelfia, Intercultural Journeys, y la asociación de Artistas y Musicos de Latino America (AMLA).  Juntos producimos y ofrecimos una serie de actividades relacionadas al festival, y nos unimos para producir un evento final que incluyó un concierto inolvidable que atrajo sobre 300 personas.  Otro ejemplo es la nueva colaboración con el Centro Annenberg incluída en este programa.  Por favor note los 3 eventos listados y comuníquese con Annenberg para obtener más información.

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*This is a Free Event

Free parking at the Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of 5th & Huntingdon