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Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind
September 27 - 29, 2024
Stories and songs from the epic novel Their Dogs Came with Them by Helena María Viramontes.
Join us for the San José premiere of Riding the Currents of the Wilding Wind, created by musical director Martha Gonzalez of the GRAMMY Award winning band Quetzal, in collaboration with Alpert Award winning interdisciplinary artist Virginia Grise and directed by Kendra Ware.
This immersive theatrical concert blends storytelling and live music, drawing directly from the epic novel Their Dogs Came with Them by Helena María Viramontes. Expect captivating narratives about sharpshooters and earthmovers, helicopters in the sky, and women that fly.
Un Puente Sobre El Río San Juan: A Story of Borders
September 06 - November 10 2024
Featuring San José-based artists,Irene Carvajal and Imara Osorno , this exhibition examines the overlooked conflict between Nicaragua and Costa Rica’s border along the San Juan River. Their collaborative work transcends divisions through painting, video, and site-specific installation.
South First Friday! Jahny Wallz y Rumbero Soul
October 4, 2024
Jahny Wallz y Rumbero Soul are performing two free 45-minute sets October 4 starting at 7:30 pm and at 8:30 pm in our Castellano Playhouse.
Our South First Friday Fiesta’s are supported in part by Santa Clara County.
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