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Inwood Art Works and the Hispanic Society Present: Coco

FILM WORKS ALFRESCO at the HISPANIC SOCIETY

Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritiage Month for a free outdoor summer movie night at the Hispanic Society! Inwood Art Works is screening “Coco” on a giant screen at the Courtyard between155th an 156th Street on Broadway, preceded by a live music performance by Frida’s Revenge.

Programming:

6:00pm – Pre-show music performance by Frida’s Revenge.

7:00pm (approximately) – Feature Presentation of “Coco” in Spanish with English subtitles.

Aspiring musician, Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great grandfather, a legendary singer.

There are limited chairs available. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair and snacks.

What: Outdoor live music performance by Frida’s Revenge. Movie screening at 7pm of Coco.

When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 6:00-9:00pm

Where: Hispanic Society Courtyard between 155th and 156th Street on Broadway

Film Works Alfresco focuses foremost on presenting independent and popular films with local relevance that culturally resonate with the Northern Manhattan community. It is New York City’s only free outdoor English and Spanish cinema series.

The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955) with the object of establishing a free, public museum and reference library for the study of the art and culture of the Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. The collections of the Hispanic Society are unparalleled in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century. For more information visit:www.hispanicsociety.org

Inwood Art Works mission is to create and curate professional and performing visual art in Inwood and its surrounding community. For more information visit www.inwoodartworks.nyc

Film Works Alfresco at Hispanic Society: Mujeres al Borde…

Inwood Art Works and the Hispanic Society present

FILM WORKS ALFRESCO at the HISPANIC SOCIETY

Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritiage Month for a free outdoor summer movie night at the Hispanic Society! Inwood Art Works is screening ” Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) ” on a giant screen at the Courtyard between155th an 156th Street on Broadway, preceded by a latin dance class and performance by Rumbamena Dance Company.

Programming:

6:00pm – Pre-show dance class and performance by Rumbamena Dance Company.

7:00pm (approximately) – Feature Presentation of ” Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios ” in Spanish with English subtitles.

A television actress encounters a variety of eccentric characters after embarking on a journey to discover why her lover left her. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1988; which brought international acclaim to writer and director Pedro Almodóvar. Starring Carmen Maura and Antonio Banderas.

There are limited chairs available. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair and snacks.

What: Outdoor live dance class and performance by Rumbamena at 6pm. Movie screening at 7pm of Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:00-9:00pm

Where: Hispanic Society Courtyard between 155th and 156th Street on Broadway

In the event of inclement weather, please join us on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Film Works Alfresco focuses foremost on presenting independent and popular films with local relevance that culturally resonate with the Northern Manhattan community. It is New York City’s only free outdoor English and Spanish cinema series.

The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955) with the object of establishing a free, public museum and reference library for the study of the art and culture of the Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. The collections of the Hispanic Society are unparalleled in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century. For more information visit:www.hispanicsociety.org

Inwood Art Works mission is to create and curate professional and performing visual art in Inwood and its surrounding community. For more information visit www.inwoodartworks.nyc

Hispanic Society – Viva México: A Celebration of Art and Music

Time & Location

Sep 16, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hispanic Society Museum & Library, Broadway between 155th & 156th Streets, NY, 10032

About the event

Join us for an afternoon of live music with live soulful tunes by the fabulous Claudia Valentina Montes and art-making activities that everyone can enjoy.

 

Explore the Hispanic Society’s exhibitions, A Collection without Borders and Anatomy of a Fresco: Drawings of José Clemente Orozco.

 

3 pm – Performance by Claudia Valentina Montes

3 – 5 pm – Art Making Workshops

 

Mexican folk art pop-up shop

 

About the Workshops

In celebration of Mexican Independence, the Mexican flag’s green, white, and red colors will inspire our creativity in artmaking.

 

Art supplies will be provided (until supplies last).

 

About Claudia Valentina Montes

Claudia Valentina Montes is a singer, dancer, and songwriter with a unique sound. Born in LA to Mexican and Jamaican parents, she studied music and dance from a young age in NY. She has performed at venues like Joe’s Pub and Carnegie Hall and has toured with bands like Flor de Toloache, Dan Zanes, and Jarana Beat. In 2019, she headlined the closing of the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, and in 2021, launched her first single, “Fall in Time.” Claudia’s music is deeply rooted in Mexican traditions and draws from her diverse background. She evokes reflection and takes her audience on an emotional journey, with influences ranging from Chavela Vargas to Joni Mitchell.

 

About the Hispanic Society Museum and Library

The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955) to establish a free, public museum and reference library to study the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. The collections of the Hispanic Society are unparalleled in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century.

 

About Mano a Mano Mexican Culture Without Borders

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders (MexCulture) is a New York-based non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture and promoting the understanding of Mexican traditions.

 

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders presents this program in collaboration with the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.