Catch it! Like Roberto Clemente Did! Roberto Clemente was -- The Great One -- one of the greatest Puerto Rican baseball players of all time! Come enjoy a showing of Roberto Clemente memorabilia by Edwin Baez, eternal Clemente fan. Don't forget to bring the kids!
SO COME ONE COME ALL to the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, in Austin, Texas 78702. Our entrance is on back of the building, steps away from the free parking lot. Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance's community cultural outreach is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
PRFD's season of cultural outreach is sponsored in part with funding and support through the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department. More information later this season.
This event will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street 78702. Entrance is in back of building. This season's educational outreach is sponsored in part by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Sembrando Herencia 2018 - Borinquen Sana
16th original musical - December 8-9, 2018
Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/861706677552400/
On Sept 20, 2017 Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria, a devastating hurricane -- one whose power had not been felt in 80 years! This play is a tribute to the Elders whose wisdom and experience helped their communities survive the weeks and months without electricity, water, food, or communications.
Our 16th original musical features a large cast including actors, dancers, musicians and students.
Borinquen Sana debuts on December 8th (6:30pm) & 9th (3pm) at the Carver Theatre -- The Boyd Vance Theatre at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702.
TICKETS ON SALE without service charge: Adult tickets are $15.00 in advance ($20.00 day of the show). Child tickets (ages 3-12) are $5.00. Lap children 2 and under are free.
Sembrando Herencia 2018 community theater program is made possible in part with the sponsorship of the Shack Caribbean Seafood & Grill, and The Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Festival. And by funding and support from the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Indian Committee; the Texas Commission on the Arts; Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities; and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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!! SAVE THE DATE !! We have booked the ballroom for our 2019 Salsa & Heritage Festival. As each year, it will feature folklore performances with guests artists from Puerto Rico dedicated to a unique theme of our cultural heritage, salsa dancing for all, handcraft artisans, and comida criolla!
Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/169135660619416/
!! BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIR, PICNIC LUNCH & MARACA !!
10th Anniversary Gathering - Taino Heritage in Texas
with Concilio Taino Guatu Macu A Boriken
October 13 & 14, 2018, 12pm-6pm
McKinney Falls State Park, Austin TX
Group Dining Hall & Amphitheatre
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
FREE EVENT (There's a park entrance fee.)
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center - in partnership with the Texas State Parks & Wildlife -- are proud to host the 10th Anniversary Gathering celebrating Taino Heritage in Texas with the Concilio Taino Guatu Macu A Boriken.
Special guests, Cacike Cacibaopil Veguilla (elected Chief) and Naguety Balanani (Elder) will be here direct from Boriken (Puerto Rico) to share an authentic experience in Taino heritage and traditions. Texas tribal members will join the Elders and share knowledge on history, traditions, and activities for the whole family.
NOTE: Bring your picnic lunch, beach chairs, and plenty of water. There are no vendors at this event.
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10th Anniversary Taino Gathering
October 13 & 14, 2018, 12pm-6pm
PUBLIC ACTIVITES
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Activities will take place at the Group Dining Hall and
Amphitheater (next door) as appropriate. Note: as we run on
"spirit time" this schedule is subject to change.
* SATURDAY, October 13, 12-6pm *
FAMILY TIME:
12-1pm: Ceremonial Ballgame of Batu - led by Ayerguacara Learn to play this exciting 1000 year old ancestral ballgame, a cross between soccer and volleyball.
1-2pm: Taino Songs & Facepainting - led by Liani Opia Learn Taino songs of our pueblo, and paint your face with authentic petroglyphs!
2-3pm: Heal the Monarch, Heal Yourself (Jr Edition) - led by Tekina-eiru. By the workshop the Monarch butterflies -- Tanama -- will be crossing through Texas. Youth will learn what they can do to help the Tanama survive right from their own back yard! And we will celebrate with an Areyto -- a ceremonial dance! When you heal Nature, you heal yourself!
FOR CRAFT LOVERS:
3-6pm: Reed Weaving Workshop (Petate) - led by Billie Kelley. Learn the traditional weave of our Taino ancestors and Jibaro descendants. Three-hour workshop will leave you with a sample-size mat the Taino call -- petate to take home. REQUIRED TOOLS: Please bring a scissor and flat screwdriver.
The Elders from Boriken will engage with the community throughout the day.
* SUNDAY, October 14, 12-6pm *
FOR SPORTS LOVERS & WARRIORS
12-2pm: Batu Ballgame / Warrior Edition - led by Ayerguacara 1000 year old ancestral ballgame -- workshop and competition! May the best team win!
2-3pm: Drum Medicine - led by Guarinara & Obatey Taino war drums are recognized as their own living entity and symbolize a strong tie with the ancestors. Learn history, and traditions from these young warriors.
THE HARVEST CEREMONY:
2-6pm: Casabi Ceremony - led by Tekina-eiru Each year the Taino celebrate the harvest through the making of Casabe bread in ceremony. Come join this tradition descended from our ancestors that will end in an Areyto -- ceremonial dance.
The Elders from Boriken will engage with the community throughout the day.
TAINO MEDICINE TENT - led by Liani Opia
Throughout the gathering there will be a traditional Taino medicine tent available for those who are interested in learning about traditional medicine. Also, will be a safe place for nursing mothers and those who may need to rest.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
The 2017-2018 10th Anniversary Taino Experience Project is sponsored in part by the Texas State Parks & Wildlife Department, and Humanities Texas, the state agency for the National Endowment of the Humanities. The Puerto Rican Cultural Center's season of outreach is sponsored in part with funding and support through the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
The afternoon Indigenous Gathering will feature LIVE Taino music and Areyto (ceremonial dance) for all to participate in! Bring a harvest-themed refreshment to share!! Afterwards we will enjoy fellowship and conversation.
This celebration will take place outdoors (or indoors if rain) at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702. Our entrance is in back facing the lawn, steps away from free parking.
Our Taino & Indigenous friends celebration is sponsored in part by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Our season of cultural outreach is supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
21st ANNIVERSARY PICNIC BOMBAZO
Special guests Grupo Walagante (Garifuna)
PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL CENTER
Rain (indoors) or Shine (outdoors)
701 Tillery Street, Austin TX
September 9th, 2-5pm
FREE EVENT (donations appreciated).
Bring your beach chair & maraca! Special guests Grupo Walagante (Garifuna of Honduras) joins Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance as we celebrate our 21st birthday -- with a Picnic Bombazo under the trees! Come experience Garifuna traditions, and dance bomba, plena, and Taino traditional dances in the grass! Bring the children to help us blow out the candles -- this cultural exchange also includes performances by our cultural center students, a food truck, and Boricua souvenirs for sale.
It brings us joy to share this landmark occasion with the Garifuna people! During and before the 16th century our ancestors -- the Taino and Carib Indigenous people of the Caribbean -- shared a history that forever changed our worlds. And although our cultures were transformed in unique ways by the contribution of African heritage, our drums unite us!
Our 21th anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, September 9, 2-5pm, under the grandmother Pecan Trees at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin, TX 78702, (If it rains, it will be moved indoors.)
Always wanted to perform with us?
*NEW* - Register for our programs on Sunday!
This season's cultural outreach is sponsored in part by the Texas Comission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and Humanities Texas, the state agency for the National Endowment of the Humanities.
BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIR
Free Workshop under the Trees!
The Tainos called them Tanama! Central Texas is critical to Monarch Butterfly survival. These important pollinators fly through our region in the fall and spring, to/from their breeding grounds (North) and winter home (Mexico). Unfortunately, thanks to urban growth, the Monarchs are finding less of what they need to survive. Humanity has forgotten how to live in harmony with Nature. And because of that, Nature is changing -- We all see it. We are all affected. Enjoy this free workshop and learn one way you can help -- from your very own backyard!
This workshop will:
- teach you about Monarch ecology and what you can do to help them thrive, even from your own backyard! It will bring awareness to the importance of the ecological circle connecting the Earth and your life.
- give opportunity for enlightening, personal discovery through hands-on creative art. How is the Earth's decline affecting your life? Affecting society? What can you do - today - to bring positive impact?
The workshop will culminate in a Taino Areyto (ceremonial dance). We will celebrate together all we have discovered, and launch on a road to healing engagement with the Earth.
This interactive workshop will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702. Bring your beach chairs and water.
2017-2018 Taino workshop series is sponsored in part by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Monarch presentation is made possible by the support of the National Wildlife Federation - South Central Region, Monarch Joint Venture, Monarch Watch, and Native Plant Society of Texas.
MEET THE PRESENTERS:
Skye Howell is a descendent of the Potawatomi and Ottawa tribal nations. She serves families in her community as an Educator, Recreation Therapist and Restorative Practices Associate. She strives to increase equity to repair the generational trauma experienced by historically marginalized groups through healing circles, writing, art and education.
Dr. Tekina-eiru Maynard is a blood descendant of the Taino of Boriken (Puerto Rico); her ancestry dates back to the Araicos, the original Island inhabitants. She is a Spiritual Life Coach, credentialed by the International Coach Federation. Her interactive workshops - When Nature Sings - share the timeless wisdom transmitted through the natural world around us. Tekina-eiru is a proud member of the Concilio Taino Guatu Ma-cu a Boriken.
BUY FESTIVAL TICKETS: https://casita.prfdance.org/celebrando2018
Find your dancing shoes!! Come celebrate our 20th anniversary season closing event!
Celebrando 2018 - Festival de Salsa y Bomba de Loiza
Special guests Raul Ayala & Marcos Penaloza Pica de Los Hermanos Ayala
SEMI-FORMAL EVENT
Ballroom - JCC Austin, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, 78731
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Doors open at 6:00pm (show begins, 6:30pm)
TABLES FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE !!
The Salsa & Bomba Festival will also features Salsa by Orquesta Trabuko, performances by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance, youth performances by PRFDance students and Guayili de Boriken (Killeen), handcraft artisans, and authentic food. BUY FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW: https://casita.prfdance.org/celebrando2018
The Festival will take place at the Jewish Community Campus Ballroom, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, 78731. The 2018 Celebrando heritage project is made possible in part through funding and support by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LOOKING FOR CUSTOMERS?
Reach our Hispanic Market through our largest event
of the year. Ask Dr. Maynard (dance@prfdance.org)
about MAJOR SPONSOR opportunities. Or, advertise in
our printed program:
http://prfdance.org/AdSpace.OrderForm.htm
LAST CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDORS
Are you an Artisan of handcraft, painted or sculpted arts
& crafts? Here is the vendor opportunity for the Salsa Festival!
ARTISAN APPLICATION:
Celebrando2018.VendorAgreementRose.pdf
Bring your maraca! This free workshop will teach Taino drumming, percussion, and an original song in Taino. In preparation for Earth Day -- we will learn to play the music for a community Areyto (Taino ceremonial dance) that will be part of this celebration. Like to dance? We'll teach basic Areyto steps too.
Tekina-eirúnard, our workshop leader, is a member of El Concilio Taino Guatu Ma-cu A Boriken from Puerto Rico. She writes original Areytos (songs) in Taino, in the tradition of her Pueblo. Tekina-eirúa proud blood descendant of the Tainos of Boriken, with family line dating back to the Arcaicos (Ancient Ones), the Island's earliest inhabitants.
INVITE YOURSELF TO EARTH DAY CELEBRATION (April 22)
https://www.facebook.com/events/223693524873464/
Workshop will be held under the Pecan Trees of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702 (or indoors if it rains).
This educational outreach on Taino heritage is sponsored in part with funding and support by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
FACEBOOK INVITATION here
Bring your beach chair and maraca (rattle)!
Indigenous people love the Earth EVERYDAY! Join indigenous and earth conscious members of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Concilio Taino Pueblo en Tejas, and Indigenous friends under the Grandmother Pecan Trees, as we share our Lifeways that honor and take care of the Earth!
FREE EVENT. The afternoon will feature activities for the whole family, LIVE Indigenous music, and a Taino Areyto (ceremonial dance) dedicated to Attaabey (Mother Earth) for all to participate in!
Special guests and their presentations include:
This celebration will take place outdoors (or indoors if rain) at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702. Our entrance is in back facing the lawn, steps away from free parking.
Our Earth Day celebration is sponsored in part by the Festival Beach Food Forest and the Wildflower Church WildEarth Climate Action Team. Puerto Rican Cultural Center outreach is supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Join us on Sunday, April 8, 2018 for master workshops in high energy Bomba de Loiza -- Dance, Percussion or Song -- with Raul Ayala and Marcos Penaloza Pica of the Hermanos Ayala. Raul Ayala is the Director of the 60 year old Hermanos Ayala performing company, patriarchs of the Bomba from Loiza.
Workshops in Dance, Percussion or Song:
These workshops will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702. After the workshops, join us at 3:00 p.m. for a FREE picnic on the lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic lunch and show-off what you have learned! Picnic info below.
Full workshop description is below. This event is part of the larger Celebrando 2018 heritage project, that will include THREE events!
1. THIS Master Workshops on Bomba de Loiza with the Ayalas,
April 8, 2018, Noon-2pm. Dance, percussion and song workshops.
Register: https://casita.prfdance.org/2018/03/workshops/
FB invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1649111568503890/
2. Picnic, Ritmo, y Baile, April 8, 20-18, 3-6pm (FREE EVENT)
Bring beach chairs and lunch for a picnic and bombazo under the trees.
Special guests Raul Ayala and Marcos Penaloza Pica of the Hermanos Ayala.
https://www.facebook.com/events/155162195300522/
3. Festival - Celebrando 20 Anos - Salsa & Bomba de Loiza Festival with
Raul Ayala & Hermanos Ayala members, folklore performances, artesania
y comida criolla. June 9, 2018, doors @6pm.
ARTISAN & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, see invite.
https://www.facebook.com/events/189102185152875/
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MASTER WORKSHOPS - BOMBA DE LOIZA
FULL WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTION
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Every year, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Texas brings some of Puerto Rico's top folklore experts and performers to Austin for a series of private classes to train our performing company and students.
For the first time, we are excited to offer everyone the opportunity to register for LIVE 2-hour Masters Workshops with experts on the African-influenced Bomba music and dance traditions of LoÃ, Puerto Rico. This year's workshops are taught by two of the most respected Bomba teachers in the world -- Raul Ayala and Marcos Penaloza Pica!
Register Now and Save!
$35.00 in advance
($50.00 at the door)
No extra fees to buy tickets online!
Register Now: CLICK HERE.
Workshops Include: (schedules are tentative)
Like music, but not a drummer? Learn to sing the as part of the chorus for Bomba. The words in the coros for Bomba are usually simple (even if you don't speak Spanish). The voice is a percussive instrument in Bomba. Lean to hear the rhythms and the timing for singing the chorus in the correct place without, dragging the words.
PICNIC, RITMO y BAILE with Special Guests Raul Ayala and Marcos Penaloza Pica of Hermanos Ayala, patriarchs of the Bomba from Loiza!
Bring your beach chairs and picnic lunch, as we kick off our Celebrando 2018 heritage project featuring Bomba of Loiza with a community picnic with the Ayalas and performances by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance.
As if our picnic wasn't already exciting! The Cuban Corner from Belton & Make My Day Italian Ices will be there! So come hungry and ready to dance Bomba and Plena in the grass!
WHEN: April 8, 2017, 3pm-6pm (PICNIC)
WHERE: Under the Pecan trees at the
PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL CENTER
701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702
This event is part of the larger Celebrando 2018 heritage project, that will include THREE events!
1. Master Workshops on Bomba de Loiza with the Ayalas,
April 8, 2018, Noon-2pm. Dance, percussion and song workshops.
Register: https://casita.prfdance.org/2018/03/workshops/
FB Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1649111568503890/
2. THIS Picnic, Ritmo, y Baile, April 8, 20-18, 3-6pm (FREE EVENT)
Bring lawn chairs and lunch for a picnic and bombazo under the trees.
Special guests Raul Ayala & Hermanos Ayala members.
https://www.facebook.com/events/155162195300522/
3. Festival - Celebrando 20 Anos - Salsa & Bomba de Loiza Festival with
Raul Ayala & Hermanos Ayala members, folklore performances, artesania
y comida criolla. June 9, 2018, doors @6pm.
ARTISAN & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, see invite -
https://www.facebook.com/events/189102185152875/
The 2018 Celebrando heritage project is made possible in part through funding and support by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
What are you doing Valentine weekend? Let your inner romantic dance and sing its way out with music by Salero (solo performance). And music by you, if you're *that* romantico, for the karaoke portion of the evening.
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is hosting a Valentine's date night open to everyone with a heart. Support fun and your local cultural center at the same time. This is your chance to dedicate a song to that special someone, sing to them or dance your way into their hearts!
Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Bring refreshments.
Hosted by The Damas Committee of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Tickets: Online pre-sale: $15 for individual, $25 for a couple At the door: $20 individual, $30 for a couple. Buy tickets on line (no service charge): https://casita.prfdance.org
QUESTIONS? Contact the Damas Committee - damas@prfdance.org
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center's season of cultural outreach is supported in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
This event will take place at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, in Austin, Texas 78702. Entrance is in the back of the building, steps away from free parking. Here are directions.
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance's community cultural outreach is supported in part by the Texas Comission on the Arts, and the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
