Arts Alive San Antonio

– News Roundup-

So much going on, so little time!

Thanks to ARTS SA, we have the unique opportunity this week to see “The Greatest Flamenco Dancer of this Century,” the famed Farruquito, who will appear for one night only at the Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Born Juan Manuel Fernandez Montoya, Farruquito grew up in a gypsy flamenco family in Seville, Spain, and learned to dance from his famous grandfather El Farruco, who was considered the greatest living flamenco dancer at that time. He’s been dancing since the age of five when he appeared with his grandfather in the show Flamenco Puro on Broadway. According to his bio, he was later featured in Carlos Saura’s film Flamenco, which helped launch his professional career and eventually led to international recognition, awards and critical praise. He was even voted one of the most beautiful people in the world by People magazine. More recently, the New York Times dance critic, Alastair Macauley, wrote that “within moments, he proved that he is one of today’s superlative dance artists.”

If you are a flamenco fan – and there are many in San Antonio – you obviously should not miss this show. For information call 210-226-2891 or go to www.artssa.org Tickets: $29-$99

On the music front, Camerata San Antonio has a beautiful program planned for its three upcoming concerts, respectively in Boerne, Kerrville and San Antonio. Titled The Beautiful Soul, it will feature Brahms’ Piano Quartet in A Major, Clara Schumann’s Three Romances for Violin and Piano and Dohnanyi’s Serenade for String Trio. (See the interview with Camerata’s artistic director Ken Freudigman in Interview Express on this site.)

Following an established tradition, the Magik Theater, is once again bringing to town the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre to perform a Shakespearian play outdoor at the Arneson River TheaterNov. 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. This time, it’s the Bard’s most romantic tale, Romeo and Juliet, solet’s hope the nights will be starry and warm. Pre-show entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Free, though reserved seating is available for $10 in the front section. To reserve go to bit.ly/ShakespearOnTheRiver2019 or call 210-227-2751.

Also opening this weekend is The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical “madcap comedy whodunit” based on an unfinished Charles Dicken’s novel, that invites the audience to vote on who they think murdered Edwin Drood. (Stieren Theater in the Ruth Taylor Theater Building on the campus of Trinity University; Nov. 15-17 and 20-23. Tickets $6 to $12 at box office or call 210-999-8515)

And here is one you really shouldn’t miss: “Once” the heartwarming, contemporary musical about two people who connect and help each other while making gorgeous music. There is only one performance on Nov. 20 at the Tobin Center. (see article on this site for more information)

Two visual arts organizations, Ruby City and the Blue Star Contemporary Center have joined forces up to present the second movie in Blue Star’s Contemporary Film Series: the science fiction 1999 hit The Matrix, which postulated than humans were living in a massive artificial intelligence system that only looked like reality. The screening will take place in the Ruby City Sculpture Garden (150 Camp St.), Saturday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. Videos by artist Joey Fauerso will be screened before the feature film. (Free and open to the public)

The recently opened Ruby City is currently exhibiting contemporary art from the collection of Linda Pace, the extraordinary art collector, artist and philanthropist, who founded Artpace and also conceived and commissioned the design and building of the Ruby City museum. And at Blue Star, you can catch several separate exhibits, including Margaret Craig’s Sea Islands, a creative and visually stunning commentary – and warning – about the ongoing pollution of our waterways, including mighty oceans. (Blue Star Contemporary is located in the Blue Star complex off S. Alamo.)