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Vered Dance Company
Faculty Recital Series Friday, November 09, 2012 The second recital in the MECA Faculty Series will feature Vered Dance Company, led by MECA Dance Coordinator, Valerie Handy. Program to be determined.
Admission: Preferred Seating - $9.00 (online presale only) General Seating - $12.00 at the door/at MECA Time: 8:00 pm Location: MECA Dow School Auditorium 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
Fiesta Guadalupana
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 In honor of the feast day of La Virgen de Guadalupe, MECA invites the community to the Dow School campus for an evening of music, dance, and conviviality. The festivities open with the traditional serenade to the Virgen followed by a matachín dance, all performed by MECA music and dance students. A procession then heads indoors for a reception.
The Fiesta also features a subasta, or silent auction, of community-made retablos in honor of La Virgen. For more information on creating a retablo for the auction, please contact Diana Muniz at (713) 802-9370. MECA welcomes the community to participate and share this tradition. Admission: Free and open to public Time: 6:30 pm Location: MECA Dow School Auditorium 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
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Calavera Rendevous
Friday, October 26, 2012 The 3rd annual Calavera Rendezvous will kick-off MECA’s annual Día de los Muertos Festival: Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Future. The soiree will feature a silent auction of calavera sculptures, Day of the Dead themed Visual Art created by local artists and altars done by the community. Guests will also enjoy a short set of performances and refreshments.
Location: MECA Dow School Auditorium 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
October 27 - October 28, 2012 MECA’s Día de los Muertos Festival is a public celebration of community folk art traditions that commemorate family and community ancestors. Festival events include a community altar exhibit and competition; foods from Latin American countries; vendors selling authentic Latin American Day of the Dead arts and crafts, and live performances of music, dance, and more throughout the festival.
Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
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An Evening With Alejandro Salvia
Faculty Recital Series Friday, April 20, 2012 
A native of Cuba, tenor Alejandro Salvia is an emerging voice in Houston's music and arts scene. Salvia is a MECA voice instructor and his concert will be the first in an on-going MECA Faculty Recital Series. Judy Master will accompany him on piano.
Admission: Preferred Seating $9.00 (online presale only) General Seating $12.00 at MECA Time: 8:00 pm Puchase tickets please click HERE Location: MECA Dow School Auditorium 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
MECA Anniversary Gala
Friday, September 21, 2012 
September 2012 marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of MECA as well as the 100th anniversary of the Dow School. MECA celebrates this double anniversary with a mini-festival of performances and art by MECA alumni, faculty, and friends.
Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
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Wild Womyn Writers
September 9, 2011 Author Sarah Rafael Garcia comes to MECA as part of her workshop tour, Wild Womyn Writers! Part workshop, part open mic, part performance, Wild Womyn Writers! is a space where womyn can hang their labels, stereotypes, and societal restrictions at the door in order to listen, embrace & empower their ideas. The space is open to all who are willing to express in order to empower, including men who wish to share & support womyn works!
The Wild Womyn Writersworkshop & open mic will be held at various locations in California & Texas. The first hour will be a fun writing workshop that will provide writing tips for poetry, lyrics and spoken word. Participants will have an opportunity to present their work produced during the second hour live open mic, which is also open to the public. This performance segment of the event will feature Sarah Rafael Garcia with Austin-based musician, Joanna Saucedo, as they put Sarah's words to the sounds of son jarocho. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. Admission: $5.00 suggested donation Time: 7:00 pm Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
Calavera Rendezvous
October 28, 2011 Join honorary chair Judy Roberts and event co-chairs Melissa Garza -Allen and Gloria Luna Bounds for a night of Dia de los Muertos-inspired high fashion presented by the Art Institute of Houston, live music and dance performances by MECA’s award-winning ensembles. The event will include a silent auction featuring art by Houston-area artists including Tito Fabian, Brian Boyter, Rochelle Kornas, Marco Torres and fun party packages. Houston’s own DJ Jose Rivera will be spinning Latin favorites .
Don’t miss this unique celebration of the Latin American tradition of Dia de los Muertos. All proceeds of the event benefit MECA’s arts and social service programs. More Information. Admission: $20 pre-sale at Ticketweb.com; $25 at door Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 To download RSVP form please click here |
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La Pastorela: La Música del Cielo
In collaboration with Main Street Theater December 14 - December 16, 2012 Pastorelas are traditional theatrical presentations dating back to the early days of Christianity in Spain and England. Pastorelas - shepherd’s plays- depict the long trek of shepherds to the holy site of the Nativity and their adoration of the Christ child. First, they are visited in the fields by an angel who announces the holy birth. As the shepherds attempt to follow the star leading them to Bethlehem, they are plagued by a series of evils and misadventures provoked by the Devil. Catholic missionaries brought the pastorela to Latin America during Spanish colonialism and this ancient folk tradition flourished throughout the New World.
The play will feature performances by Mariachi MECA and MECA Ballet Folklorico. Written and directed by Peter Webster, the production will feature Mr. Webster on an NPN Performance Residency. Location: Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 4617 Montrose Boulevad, Houston, TX 77006 |
La Posada In The Museum District
Sunday, December 16, 2012 In tandem with the production of LA PASTORELA: La Música del Cielo with Main Street Theater, MECA's annual Posada will take place just before the final performance of the Pastorela in Houston's Museum District instead of the Sixth Ward. La Posada is a community-based reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Posada festivities traditionally begin on December 16th and continue through January 5th. In this reenactment, a procession with lit candles and seasonal songs approach the doors of three houses. Together, participants sing and awaken the master of each house to ask for lodging. Those within the first two houses deny them entry. The third house warmly welcomes the guests after learning their identity. A musical fiesta ensues with traditional food, drink, and a piñata for the children.
Admission: Free and open to the public Location: Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 4617 Montrose Boulevad, Houston, TX 77006 |
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Día de los Muertos Festival: Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future
October 29-30, 2011 MECA’s Día de los Muertos Festival is a public celebration of community folk art traditions that commemorate family and community ancestors. Festival events include a community altar exhibit and competition; foods from Latin American countries; vendors selling authentic Latin American Día de los Muertos arts and crafts, and live performances of music, dance, children's art, and activities throughout the festival. More information.
Admission: Free and open to the public Time: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
Midwinter Merriment
Presented by Houston Heights Orchestra December 10, 2011 The Houston Heights Orchestra presents the third performance of its debut season at MECA. Bringing light and joy into the dark of winter, this concert will feature cello soloist Lachezar Kostov performing both Saint-Säens Cello Concerti back to back. Wind Quintet in Residence Wind Sync will also perform their choreographed Eight Minute Nutcracker. Under the baton of Artistic and Music Director Jaemi Blair Loeb, the Heights' neighborhood orchestra offers audiences a great new reason to love the Heights. All ages are invited to join the fun.
Admission: $5 per person, $3 children under 12 Time: 7:30 pm Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
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Fiesta Guadalupana
December 12, 2011 In honor of the feast day of La Virgen de Guadalupe, MECA invites the community to the Dow School campus for an evening of music, dance, and conviviality. The festivities open with the traditional serenade to the Virgen followed by a matachín dance, all performed by MECA music and dance students. A procession then heads indoors for a reception.
The Fiesta also features a subasta, or silent auction, of community-made retablos in honor of La Virgen. For more information on creating a retablo for the auction, please contact Diana Muniz at (713) 802-9370. MECA welcomes the community to participate and share this tradition. Admission: Free and open to the public Time: 6:30 pm Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
La Posada in the Old Sixth Ward
December 16, 2011 MECA presents a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in the Old Sixth Ward neighborhood. Posada festivities traditionally begin on December 16th and end on Christmas Eve. In this reenactment, a procession with lit candles and seasonal songs approach the doors of three neighborhood houses. Together, participants sing and awaken the master of each house to ask for lodging. While the first two houses deny them entry, the third house warmly welcomes the guests after learning their identity. A musical fiesta ensues with traditional food, drink, and a piñata for the children.
Admission: Free and open to the public Time: 6:00 pm Location: MECA Dow School Campus 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
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Viva El Amor, Viva América Latina
Friday, February 10, 2012 "Viva el Amor" kicks off the 2012 season with a Valentine's serenade celebrating romantic song genres from throughout Latin America, such as the bolero from Cuba, the tango from Argentina, and the pasillo from Ecuador. Mariachi MECA will perform along with a group of special guest performers, including Tres en Punto de Colombia and Houston’s own Vanessa Cerda Alonzo.
Admission: Preferred Seating $9.00 (online presale only) General Seating $12.00 at MECA Time: 8:00 pm Purchase Tickets please click HERE Location: MECA Dow School Auditorium 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 |
Liza Garza
Friday, March 2, 2012 Liza Garza is an emerging spoken word poet and vocalist whose lyrics speak to the need for social change and action. Garza’s performances are passionate about building community and spaces to document the voices of the unrepresented, which makes her visit as part of MECA’s Sor Juana Celebration especially meaningful. Liza Garza's performance is part of her NPN Performance Residency at MECA.
Admission: Preferred Seating $9.00 (online presale only) General Seating $12.00 at MECA Time: 8:00 pm Purchase tickets please click HERE Location: MECA Dow School Auditorium 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 This project is made possible in part by support from the National Performance Network (NPN) Performance Residency Program. For more information: www.npnweb.org. |
