¡Viva! A Celebration Of LIFE!
Presented by ÓperaMaya
See below for times and locations
FREE
The Maya did not disappear. They are alive, and thriving! Join ÓperaMaya and Indiana University in celebration of culture and identity through the debut of “Ja’ K’áak,” Cantata in Yucatec Maya, by Mexican composer Luis Ruelas, based on the poem by winner of the Mexican national prize in poetry Wildernain Villegas Carrillo. Both poet and composer to be in attendance.
The series of events sponsored by ÓperaMaya, Indiana University, The Institute of Culture and Arts of Quintana Roo, Mexico (ICA), The Grant Street Inn, White Rabbit, and the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington, starts Wednesday, February 21st with a dinner and opening ceremony at 7:30pm in the “La casa” Latino Cultural Center on the campus of Indiana University, and concludes with Mexican National Prize in Poetry winner Wildernain Villegas Carrillo reading from his work on Feb 23rd at 6pm in the Thomas Gallery, located on the square next to Darn Good Soup.
¡Viva! Event Calendar
Wednesday, February 21
7:30 pm
DINNER AND OPENING CEREMONY
“La Casa” Latin American Center Indiana University*
Thursday, February 22
6:30 pm
MAYA CULTURE NIGHT: POETRY, MUSIC, AND ART
Hosted by The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Global and International Studies Building
SGIS Building Room 2131
Indiana University
8:00 pm
SALÓN LATINO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES:
“NEW MUSIC FOR LATIN AMERICAN COMPOSERS”
Featuring, Debut of ÓperaMaya 2017 Composition Competition Winner:
Ja’ K’áak, Cantata en Yucatec Maya, by Luis Ruelas
Auer Hall
Jacob School of Music
Indiana University
Friday, February 23
12:00 pm noon
LUNCH WITH POET WILDERNAIN VILLEGAS CARRILLO
Discussion, Maya Identity & Cultural Equity
“La Casa” Latin American Center Indiana University *
6:00 pm
POETRY READING WITH WILDERNAIN VILLEGAS CARRILLO
Winner of the Mexican National Prize in Poetry
Thomas Gallery
107 N College Ave
8:30 pm
RECEPTION AND CLOSING CEREMONY
Thomas Gallery
107 N College Ave
All events are free of charge and open to the public unless notated.
*Events held at the La Casa Latin American Center Require Reservation
The ÓperaMaya foundation with dual headquarters in Valladolid, Mexico and Bloomington Indiana was founded in 2009 by soprano, Mary Grogan. It has the mission to create world-renowned artistic expressions that exemplify both the historical and modern Maya Culture.
For more information visit: www.operamaya.com.