Arts Midwest World Fest presents Los Utrera
Ohio University's Performing Arts Series is proud to be a sponsor of the Stuarts Opera Houses's presenentation of Los Utrera
The Midwest World Fest, a program of Arts Midwest, has been providing inspiring arts enrichment and instilling appreciation for other cultures since fall 2003. The Midwest World Fest features unique musical ensembles from the rich cultures of Somalia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, and the South Carolina Sea Islands. These ensembles conduct week-long residencies consisting of public concerts, school concerts, and outreach activities in selected Midwestern communities.
Described as one of the best Mexican Son Jarocho groups in today's traditional music scene, Los Utrera are a family of musicians and dancers who take their inspiration from the fiestas of Mexico. The ensemble has toured throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and South America, offering the vibrant sounds of several generations, which include an uplifting mix of Spanish, indigenous, and West African influences.
Los Utrera Schedule:
Sunday, October 7th at 6pm
Opening Reception @ Stuart's Opera House
Monday, October 8th and Tuesday October 9th
School workshops at Nelsonville-York Elementary
Thursday, October 11th
Community Performances in Athens
at ARTS/West (1pm)
at Athens Library (7pm)
Friday, October 12th
Private performance for Nelsonville-York Middle and High Schools
at Stuart's Opera House
Saturday, October 13th
Public Performance at Stuart's Opera House! 7pm
Admission is free
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An Arts Midwest initiative, the 2007-2009 Arts Midwest World Fest is generously sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, 3M Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Risdall Marketing Group, Québec Delegation du Chicago, Canadian Consulate General - Minneapolis, The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest, the Muskegon Chronicle, Amstore Corporation, the Muskegon Jewish Community, the Muskegon Rotary Club, and the WKK Fund of Dorothy A. Johnson.
For more information, visit www.midwestworldfest.org
