Latin Flavors
Published: Nov 2, 2007
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Arte 2007 celebrates visual and performing arts from South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Here's a sampling of the festival's events. For a complete schedule, go to artefestival.org.
Arte 2007 on the Riverwalk; music by Javier Garcia, dancing, cooking demonstrations with Food Network's Ingrid Hoffmann, children's activities and more; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; along the Riverwalk adjacent to the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, downtown Tampa; (813) 817-6731
A La Carte 2007; juried art exhibits, viewing of the film "Frida," music, food and cocktails; 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; $35 advance, $50 at door; Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo; (727) 518-6833
"Madeinusa"; film about a stranger from the city who encounters an innocent beauty living in an isolated village (in Spanish with English subtitles); presented in partnership with The Ybor Festival of the Moving Image; 7:30 p.m. Monday; $9; Tampa Theatre; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8981
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico; world-renowned troupe performs Mexican folk dances; 8 p.m. Nov. 9; $25-$50; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400
"Claudia Scalise: Petit Fours"; exhibit by the Miami-based painter; Nov. 9 through Dec. 22, with opening reception and dance performance 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 9; Bleu Acier, 109 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, (813) 272-9746
Conga Caliente; experience Tampa's Latin culture with music, art exhibits, children's activities, domino tournaments, food and more; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 11; free admission; Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa; (813) 353-8151
Wine & Song X - Poetry and Wine Tasting Series; sample wines while listening to poet Pedro Jarquin; seating limited to 75 guests; 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13; $18 to $33; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767
Belo; Haitian-born pop-roots-reggae musician performs; 8 p.m. Nov. 16; $25.50 and $35.50; Ferguson Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827
Fiesta de Arte; artists Pilar Perez, Carlos A. Camargo and Gustavo Briceno Cruz, live music by Somos Musica, complimentary light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar; 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 16; $10 (free for members); Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa; (813) 274-8130
"Poetry of the Commonplace: A Selection of Latin American Photographs"; Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Manuel Carillo, Mariana Yampolsky and Graciela Iturbide transform the everyday into meditative and compelling imagery; now through Jan. 6; Museum of Fine Art, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667
"Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray"; collection of rarely seen photos of the legendary Mexican artist by her friend and lover Nickolas Muray; now through Jan. 6; Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo; (727) 518-6833
"Homing Devices"; exhibition explores how contemporary Latin American and Caribbean sculptors approach the idea of home; now through Dec. 15; free admission; USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (813) 974-2849
Cigar Heritage Festival; cigar-rolling demonstrations, cigar vendors, gaming area, live entertainment and more; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 247-1434
Caetano Veloso; Grammy winner Caetano Veloso performs a Brazilian-infused blend of rock, reggae and samba; 8 p.m. Nov. 23; $29.50 to $65; Ferguson Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827
Sarah Hoye
The Tampa Tribune is one of the sponsors of Arte 2007.
