SPAIN ASSOCIATION of the PACIFIC NORTHWEST

La Feria de Abril – Evento de Asociación

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:01:26 +0000

The SAPN will be celebrating "La Feria de Abril", so dress up as Sevillana or Sevillano and join us with the entire family and friends … Olé!

This lunch reunion will be taking place at the AquaClub in Kenmore on Sunday April 22nd at 1:45pm, and the price will be $12 per person for SAPN members, and $18 for Non Members.

We will have some of the typical "bocados" that can be found at "La Feria"… umm… Calamares!

The food will be prepared by our great Chef, and friend Clara Gutierrez from Tablas Woodstone Taberna in Mill Creek.

We hope you can make it and please respond to the invite, so we know you are coming!

http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/WTTSQSRBRPCBYFKBNLLR/feriadeabril2012

Arte Eterno, Flamenco en Directo con la SAPN

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:55:24 +0000

Arte Eterno, Flamenco en Vivo
Featuring the voice of Jesus Montoya of Sevilla
Guitarist Gerardo Alcala
Guitar/cajon Tyson Kikuo
Dancers Savannah Fuentes and Veronica Barrera

March 23rd Chapel Performance Space 7:30pm
4649 Sunnyside Ave N.
(Wallingford)

Flamenco concert for all ages, sponsored by the Spain Association of the Pacific Northwest.

Tickets $20, student/low-income $15 children $8 in advance available here

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/233023

Jesús Montoya is from Seville, Spain. Born into the one of the oldest Gypsy families. Jesus was steeped in flamenco purity and power, earning him the name El Rey Del Fandangos Grande at age 7 and by age 9 he had started his professional singing career.

By age 13, he had started to tour with various professional companies.

He was the featured singer for the legendary Fernanda Romero, Isabel Vargas, Andres Marin, Pepe Rios, La Cipri & Manuela Salazar, Juan Ogalla, Alejandro Granados, Isabel Lopez, Omayra Amaya, Ciro, Juaquin Ruiz, Esrella Moreno, La Truco, Carmela Greco, Pepa Montes, Manolete, Jose Galvan and many more.

Now a true master of the flamenco arts, Jesús is a man of overwhelming integrity who sets a paramount high standard both in self expectation and in those who work with him. In addition to his Spanish and European touring credentials, he has toured tirelessly with major flamenco companies throughout the United States and Canada to sold out audiences including: Jose Greco, Maria Benitez, La Tania, Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos, and with the best guitarists in the United States including Chuscales, Pedro Cortes, Jason McGuire, Roberto Castellon, Ricardo Marlow, and Jose Tanaka.

.In addition to being the one most respected and sought after touring flamenco singers brought to the US, he continues to perform with his own flamenco company Pureza Flamenca, widely known for putting on some of the greatest and most exciting flamenco shows worldwide. This award winning 11 member company of distinguished flamenco artists are nothing less than brilliant.

Savannah Fuentes, born in Seattle to parents of Irish and Puerto Rican ancestry, discovered Flamenco in the Belltown district of Seattle years ago. Upon hearing the palmas( flamenco percussive clapping), she fell in love..She has studied with artists such as Joaquin Grilo, Belen Maya, Cristobal Reyes, and La Tati, but Savannah has spent more time in a studio on Capital Hill, where Maestra Sara de Luis teaches, than in Spain. Sara de Luis has played a critical role in Savannah’s development as an artist. it is was in Sara’s class that Savannah met fellow dancer Dr. Veronica Barrera. With Dr. Barrera She began to perform and learn to work with guitarists and singers. Savannah has since produced performances and organized workshops throughout Washington and Oregon, She believes that Cante is the soul of art form and should be treated with reverence and respect.

Other concerts available:

Seattle March 22nd Columbia City Theater 8pm
4916 Rainier ave S.
tickets $20, student/low-income $15 in advance available here
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/230286
all tickets $25 at the door, 21 and over

Portland March 24th The Star Theatre 7:00pm
13 NW 6th ave
tickets VIP table $25, general admission $20, student/low-income $12 in advance available here
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/229012
all tickets $23 at the door
Bellingham March 25th Blue Horse Gallery 5:00pm All ages
301 W. Holly
tickets $20, student/low-income $12 Children $8 in advance available here
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/230121
all tickets $23 at the door
Tacoma March 26th New Frontier Lounge
301 E. 25th Street
tickets $20, student/low-income $15 in advance available here
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/227977

2011 SAPN Christmas Party!

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:50:26 +0000

This coming Sunday, December 11th at 2pm, the SAPN will be having its Annual Christmas Party-Reunion.

This year, we will be celebrating it at:

Tablas Woodstone Taverna

15522 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA 98012

The Party will include a good selection of some of the tapas offered at the Restaurant, two glasses of wine, as well as a Flamenco Concert provided by Eric and Encarnacion. The price is $20 for members, $25 for non members. Please, sign up if you are planning to come, so we can plan accordingly.

Felices Fiestas a todos!

To the Citizens of Washington!

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:23:39 +0000

Así que por órden ministerial, favor acompañadnos el próximo Miércoles 2 de Noviembre en…

Exposición de “Españoles en Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico”

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:27:27 +0000

La Embajada Española en Estados Unidos ha organizado una Exposición sobre “ESPAÑOLES EN ESTADOS UNIDOS Y PUERTO RICO DESDE 1880 HASTA NUESTROS DÍAS,” que resalta la presencia española en Estados Unidos.

Merece la pena verla. Nuestra Asociación aporta una foto en la seccion de Cultura y Tradiciones que muestra uno de nuestros eventos en el Día de la Madre:

http://www.mtin.es/es/mundo/consejerias/eeuu/spaniards/

Gala de Inauguración del “Festival of New Spanish Cinema” con la Asociación

admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:28:45 +0000

Como ya anunciamos, el “Festival of New Spanish Cinema” llega al SIFF este próximo Septiembre, del 21 al 25.

La Asociación está ofreciendo un precio especial para la gala de inauguración el lunes 19 de Septiembre con la peícula Una Hora Menos en Canarias que incluye una recepción en Ten Mercer con hors d’oeuvres y vinos españoles incluídos.

Si estás interesado en asistir, habrá un descuento de entre el 10% y el 20% en los tickets de $25. Ponte en contacto con nosotros en info@spainassociation.org

Más detalles sobre la gala de inauguración en http://www.siff.net/cinema/detail.aspx?FID=242&id=44795

Festival de Nuevo Cine Español en Seattle

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:52:59 +0000

Como parte del próximo Seattle International Film Festival, se va a celebrar en Seattle el Festival of New Spanish Cinema. La Spain Association of the Pacific Northwest está colaborando con la organización del Festival, y daremos más noticias sobre eventos especiales para la Asociación.

El Festival descubre la nueva generación de leyendas de películas españolas. Ven con nosotros a ver comedias, romances y dramas clásicos. Más detalles en la web del SIFF.

Convocatoria de Becas para jóvenes

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:44:30 +0000

La fundación Don Quijote, junto a la consejeria de Trabajo en Inmigración en Washington DC esta ofreciendo este año becas para jóvenes residentes en el extranjero dentro del programa tuSpain, dedicadas a “la formación en español comercial y de negocios o de turismo y la realización de prácticas laborales”.

Para más información, por favor poneros en contacto con nosotros en info@spainassociation.org.

Concurso de Paellas de la Asociación – 2011

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:29:37 +0000

The SAPN is organizing its 2011 Paella Contest at the Luther Burbank Park (Area B) in Mercer Island on Sunday, June 12th at 12:00pm (paellas will be ready at 2pm), and would like to invite you all to be part of the fun.

Please RSVP at http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/IVHTHUVFJVFAMNUBUMXK/paella2011

This year we are opening the contest for restaurants as well, so please expect to enjoy the finest paellas that you can find in the northwest.

If you would like to participate also cooking a paella, read below how to enter into the contest with your own paella. We will have prizes for the best paellas selected by our judges and the best cook will be named Spanish Master of Paella in the Northwest for 2011.

Everybody is invited to see and learn how the contestants prepare their tasty Paellas, enjoy a day at the beach, and taste each of the prepared paellas. Please come and join us!

All Paella you can eat until everything is gone will be just $12 for SAPN Members and $20 for Non Members.

The participants will start preparing their Paellas at 12:00 pm, and will have to be ready at 2:00 pm, so come early if you want to see how the paellas will be cooked, or come later just for the tasting part of the fun

For directions and park info, please click here.

We are very excited this year to add a separate professional contest with the best Paella Restaurants and Spanish Product Companies in Seattle and its surroundings. We want to thank Tablas Tavern, Andaluca, Hunger, Olivar, The Harvest Vine and The Spanish Table for participating in the event!!

Interested in participating in the contest?

Do you enjoy cooking Paella with your friends? Are you the Master of the Paella?
If you are interested in participating in the contest, please contact info@spainassociation.org before Sunday June 5th, and we will send you the rules. (We have 3 sets of paella equipment for those who need it).

Saludos y nos vemos!!

Películas Españolas en el SIFF 2011

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:45:24 +0000

En esta próxima edición del Seattle International Film Festival hay de nuevo una buena selección de películas españolas o en castellano.

Se mostrarán las siguientes películas:

Lope

May 21, 4:00pm, Neptune Theatre
May 24, 7:00pm, Neptune Theatre
May 26, 6:30pm, Admiral Theatre
Buy Tickets

Lope de Vega was a bright star in the literary field of Baroque Spain. In this entertaining and romantic look at his early struggles to establish himself, we encounter a man ruled by his passions, and mired in intrigue. (dir. Andrucha Waddington, Spain/Brazil 2010 , 106 min)

Hermano

May 20, 7:00pm, Harvard Exit
May 22, 3:00pm, Admiral Theatre
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Two brothers playing soccer in their Caracas barrio think their dreams are about to come true when a scout lets them try out with the local team; but both have very different results in mind. This fast-paced, exhilarating film captures the raw talent of its young players. (dir. Marcel Rasquin, Venezuela 2010, 97 min)

Paper Birds

May 26, 8:30pm, Renton Performing Arts Center
May 28, 6:30pm, Pacific Place
May 29, 12:30pm, Pacific Place
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This touching tale of the bonds of friendship amongst the members of a traveling entertainment troupe in post-civil war Spain celebrates the lost art of vaudeville and features superb performances from Spanish acting royalty: Imanol Arias, Lluis Homar and Carmen Machi. Winner, Audience Award, Montreal World Film Festival. (dir. Emilio Aragón, Spain 2010, 125 min)

Bicycle, Spoon, Apple

May 26, 4:30pm, SIFF Cinema
May 28, 10:00am, Harvard Exit
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In 2007, charismatic Spanish leader Pasqual Maragall was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bicycle, Soon, Apple is an up close and personal account of his decision to go public with this revelation, his steadfast determination to beat the disease, and the strength and support of his family during his fight. North American Premiere (dir. Carles Bosch, Spain/Argentina/India/USA/Netherlands 2010, 105 min)

Flamenco, Flamenco

May 22, 7:00pm, SIFF Cinema
May 27, 4:30pm, Everett Performing Arts Center
May 30, 11:00am, Egyptian Theatre
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Set in Seville’s Expo Pavilion Soundstage, Carlos Saura presents twenty-one performances from Spain’s top musicians and dancers. Saura’s particular and personal way of producing "musical cinema" has enabled audiences all around the world to enjoy Spanish art through music, dancing, and incredibly beautiful singing. (dir. Carlos Saura, Spain 2010, 90 min)

Red Eyes

May 12, 12:00pm, Pacific Place
May 22, 7:00pm, Harvard Exit
May 23, 4:30pm, Harvard Exit
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Following the Chilean National Soccer team for eight years, documentarians Juan Pablo Sallato and Ismael Larrain capture the triumphs and travails of the team-and a nation as a whole-during their surprisingly successful 2010 World Cup qualifying run. US Premiere (dir. Juan Pablo Sallato, Ismael Larrain, Juan Ignacio Sabatini, Chile 2011, 84 min)