Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 3 PM | FREE

Join us for this free, all-ages community celebration! Enjoy delicious Latin food and performances by Carlos Juan “El Lunático” and his ensemble. Experience the very best of traditional Puerto Rican Jíbaro music and New England’s premiere gaita ensemble VeneGaita who will perform contagious beats from Venezuela. A definite MUST-SEE!

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WILLIAM CEPEDA & Puerto Rican Explosion
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 8 PM
Tickets: $10 by November 15 / $15 at the door

Composer, arranger, producer, trombonist and “cultural daredevil” William Cepeda brings his Puerto Rican Explosion to Boston for an evening of exciting ancestral traditions and explosive Jazz-infused Puerto Rican Funk. Born to the legendary Cepeda family, he’s considered a musical icon, known for his cross-cultural musical experiments and his deeply-rooted commitment to Afro-Puerto Rican culture.

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2010 Tito Puente LATIN MUSIC SERIES
JULY 8, JULY 15, JULY 22, JULY 29, JULY 31 AND AUGUST 5 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Fiery rhythms, dazzling performances and some of the hottest Latin music this summer will have to offer will be present as we celebrate the 6th year of this exciting collaborative celebration. Join us, Berklee and ParkArts for 6 free, outdoor concerts featuring outstanding Latin music ensembles in Boston, Villa Victoria, Jamaica Plain and East Boston. A must for dancers and Latin music lovers!

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FESTIVAL BETANCES 2010
United Generations :: Generaciones Unidas
JULY 16 - JULY 18

Three days of Latino arts & culture celebration in the heart of Villa Victoria! This year’s headliners include salsa stars Paquito Acosta and Michael Stuart. MORE INFORMATION >

HOMENAJE A LOS PANCHOS
FRIDAY JUNE 11, 8:00PM

Celebrate the lush and romantic sounds of the Golden Age of Bolero Music with Homenaje a Los Panchos; a collaborative performance featuring Trío Los Bohemios, Trío Alma Latina and Grupo Yagua. Paying tribute to the most important trio of all times, Trío Los Panchos, the region’s finest trios will perform ageless classics from this amazing era of Latin music.

NOCHE ECUATORIANA
FRIDAY MAY 14, 8:00PM

We will feature traditional cultural expressions from Ecuador through music and dance performances that include the Boston debut of internationally-acclaimed singer MARIELA CONDO and the leading U.S. based Ecuadorian music and dance ensemble, YARINA.
In partnership with the Consulate of Ecuador and A.E.N.I. (the Association of Ecuadorians living in New England). MORE INFORMATION >

LATIN AMERICAN CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES
SUNDAY APRIL 11, 3:00PM | FREE ADMISSION

In partnership with the New England Conservatory
Presenting the second edition of a Latin American classical music series, we will offer recitals, a matinee performance for children and a free community concert offered by New England Conservatory's top students. READ MORE >

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 11:30AM – 3:30PM

Delicious food, spoken word, music, dance and visual arts came together to celebrate Black History Month in Villa Victoria. This wonderful community brunch included the inspiring sounds of Gospel and Hip Hop, Poetry, Break-dance and a special performance by the nationally-acclaimed, award-winning singer and poet Iyeoka Okoawo.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27, 3:00PM

Special performance by the Chinese Folk Art Workshop.  This amazing troupe of young performers promotes interaction with and understanding of Chinese culture in the Boston community. Ranging in age from 12 to 18, the members of the troupe perform a variety of traditional Chinese folk arts such as Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Taiwanese Drums and Chinese yoyo.

ROBERTO CEPEDA & BOMBA ACHÉ
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 8:00PM

Featuring fiery drumming, sensual dances and hypnotizing chants, this Boston premiere performance produced a spirit of celebration and cultural pride for all to share. READ MORE >

ROCK EN ESPAÑOL 3
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 9:00 PM

ROCK EN ESPAÑOL proudly presented its third edition, featuring the Boston premiere of two internationally acclaimed bands: the edgy, rockin’, melodic and dreamy sounds of ZIGMAT and the incendiary “Puerto Ricanized” beats of Brooklyn-based powerhouse ZEMOG el Gallo Bueno. READ MORE >

MONTSERRAT
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 8:00 PM

Fresh off a string of sold-out concerts across Europe and the United States (Austin, Las Vegas, Denver, New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Francisco etc.); Spanish singing sensation Montserrat brought her bossa nova-infused boleros to Villa Victoria Center for the Arts. READ MORE >

DAFNIS PRIETO Boston Premiere!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 8:00PM

Cuban master drummer, composer and arranger Dafnis Prieto makes his Boston debut. Within a short period of time Prieto's revolutionary drumming techniques have had a powerful impact on both the Latin and jazz music scenes, locally and internationally. READ MORE >

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 3:00PM

Featuring the Boston premiere of one of Puerto Rico’s most important choirs, Camerata Coral, and a special appearance by Boston Children’s Chorus, and Villa Victoria’s own, Las Pleneras de la Villa, accompanied by the Cacique Latin Percussion Ensemble and the Cacique Dance Troupe. READ MORE >

Hurricane Season:
the Hidden Messages in Water
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 7:00PM

Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman, the Brooklyn-based, internationally-acclaimed performance duo Climbing PoeTree, make a tour stop in Boston with a ground-breaking two-woman show that obliterates the boundaries between performance and activism. READ MORE >

FESTIVAL BETANCES 2009
JULY 17 - 19, Plaza Betances, 100 W Dedham Street

New England’s oldest-running Latino cultural festival commemorates another year of outstanding programs and performances.

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