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Art in the Garden 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Celebration by Open Scene

Project Type

Performing Arts | Visual Arts | Free event | Theater in Spanish

Date

September 2021

Location

729 Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Art in the Garden 2021 a Hispanic Heritage Celebration by Open Scene presented:
🎭 Dramatic Reading
The evening featured a powerful dramatic reading of the winning play from the first edition of the Escena Abierta Playwriting Contest, written by Guillermo Severiche and directed by Eliana Strático.
The talented cast (in alphabetical order):
Abigaíl Laboy, Aixa Méndez, Alejandro Guevarez, Claudia Caicedo, Edwin Yumar, and Jerald Speare.
🎶 Live Music Performances
Guests were treated to unforgettable musical performances by:
Ka Malinalli (Mexico)
Nélida Málaga (Argentina)
Leo Aether (Colombia)
Their music brought warmth, rhythm, and a powerful connection to heritage.
🩰 Flamenco Dance
A stunning flamenco performance by Jenny Ríos (Bolivia) captivated the audience, celebrating the influence of Spanish tradition in Latin American culture.
🎨 Visual Arts Exhibition
Local Latin American visual artists showcased their work throughout the garden, creating an immersive, vibrant atmosphere:
Boris Quino (Peru)
Geraldine Diaz (Venezuela)
Javier Acosta (Colombia)
JJ Gonzalez Acosta (Venezuela)
Julio Sánchez (Dominican Republic)
Nélida Málaga (Argentina)
Sarahy Boraure (Venezuela)
Rebeca Calixtro (Peru)
Patricia Cavazos (Mexico)
Yaneth Monsalve (Colombia)
🎪 Family Fun: Puppetry & Kids Programming
Children and families enjoyed a delightful puppet show by Titirifá, making the event inclusive and fun for all ages.
🍴 Food, Crafts & Cultural Flavors
Attendees explored artisan crafts and enjoyed delicious Latin American food that celebrated the region’s culinary traditions.
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Open Scene is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in the state of Florida and based in Winter Park.

We are proud members of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC), the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, and the Winter Park Cultural Alliance.

Open Scene’s programs are partially funded by United Arts of Central Florida, home of OrlandoAtPlay.com and UAArtsEd.com, Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

A copy of the official registration and financial information for Open Scene, a Florida-based nonprofit corporation (registration no. CH62684), may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Division of Consumer Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state, or by visiting its website. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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