Cinco de Mayo 2008
Celebrations on Oregon's central coast
Kitchen Cinco
Put a little spice in your Cinco de Mayo celebration this year, with help from Piet Vanden Hogen and the Pacific Coast Center for the Culinary Arts, in Lincoln City.
Vanden Hogen, executive chef of Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, will teach a class on Cinco de Mayo fare from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the center, 801 SW Hwy. 101 on the fourth floor of the Lincoln City Civic Center.
In this six-hour, hands-on course, the chef will show students how to create an unforgettable feast. The cost is $90 and includes a meal. Comfortable shoes are recommended. To register, contact Katera Woodbridge at 800-452-2151 or 541-996-2119.
A list of classes offered at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts can be found at oregoncoast.org.
Eden Hall hosts Flamenco dancers
Impressed by “Riverdance”? The dazzling footwork, or “zapateados” of “El Espectáculo Flamenco” may leave Michael Flatley flat in the dust. Led by renowned Spanish singer and dancer Rafaela de Cadiz, this group offers an evening of vibrant castanets, Andalusian chants and authentic, colorful costumes.
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, “El Espectáculo Flamenco” is coming to Eden Hall in Gleneden Beach, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2.
Rafaela, along with dancers like Lola el Fuego and La Juanita, will be accompanied by virtuoso guitarist Greg Wolfe, “El Lobo.” Wolfe’s performing career spans more than 25 years and includes solo concerts, radio and television appearances, dance and song accompaniment, and recording sessions. Wolfe has toured extensively throughout North America with: Teo Morca, Ensemble Español, Lola Montes Dance Company, Zorongo Flamenco, and others. In 1983 he presented and directed his first flamenco theatre production, for which he conceived the choreographic themes and performed his original music. Since then he has produced several flamenco concerts featuring his original compositions. He has also been the recipient of grants from the government of Spain, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Arts Midwest.
El Lobo is also principal guitarist and composer for the American Spanish Dance Festival, held in Chicago annually. One of the music groups he founded was “Machete,” a flamenco-fusion company, playing his compositions and arrangements, and in 1993 released his first album, which highlights his ability to blend a variety of influences and musical styles. He has also released an album with Rafaela de Cádiz.
Internationally he has performed in Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Germany, and as an accompanist performed with some of Spain’s best dancers, such as: Manolete, Manolo Marin, and José Galvan, as well as singers such as: Agujetas and Manolo Leiva.
Eden Hall, said organizer Jose Solano, has unquestionably the very best “ambiente” for a flamenco show in Oregon. In this “tablao,” or cabaret nightclub atmosphere, they’ll be serving Spanish tapas and drinks.
The venue is located at 6675 Gleneden Beach Loop, about four miles south of Lincoln City. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, with limited seating. For details, call the Eden Hall box office at 541-764-3826 or visit them online.
South (of the border) Tillamook County
The Pacific City Arts Association, its volunteers and supporters, are extending an invitation to their Cinco de Mayo celebration, set for Saturday, May 3. With funding from the Tillamook County Cultural Coalition, they’ve arranged for a full day of fun.
The Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Road, will host a Cinco De Mayo Fair. Mexican food will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a piñata party, bouncy house and adult-sized inflatable obstacle course open at 11:30 a.m. At noon, Armonîa Latina and Spanish dancers will provide free musical entertainment. Although the NVPC will not be serving beer or wine, those drinks will be offered across the street at the Pacific City Bistro.
At the Kiawanda Community Center, on Cape Kiwanda Drive between Brooten Road and Cape Kiwanda State Park, Tillamook Bay Community College professor Jose Solano will be giving a PowerPoint presentation on the ancient civilizations of Mexico. These free lectures are set for 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Later that evening, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 the community center will host a performance by “El Espectáculo Flamenco,” featuring dancer Rafaela de Cadiz and guitarist Greg Wolfe, “El Lobo.” They’re appearing the night before in Gleneden Beach, for a full description see the listing above. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Pacific City Inn and Shirley’s Smile Shoppe, both on Brooten Road.
Pining for Mexican fun?
How’s your medicine cabinet looking? Got plenty of Tums or Rolaids on hand? Good – we’ll expect to see you Saturday, May 3, at The Pines in Lincoln City.
The Pines is hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring taco and habañero eating contests, along with the obligatory buckets of ice cold Coronas (with souvenir buckets), a free Mexican buffet from 5 to 7 p.m., authentic Mexican music and giveaways of groovy Corona and Dos Equis merchandise.
Don that sombrero and saunter down to The Pines, in the Taft District of Lincoln City, at the northeast corner of SW 51st St. and Hwy. 101.
Chayag plays in Newport
In recognition of Cinco de Mayo, the Andean musical group Chayag will perform at the Newport Public Library at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Chayag’s musical director, Alex Llumiquinga, and Sean Koreski are the featured performers.
“Chayag has performed at the library before, and they have a great interactive relationship with the audience,” said librarian Sheryl Eldridge. “Their songs can be haunting and sorrowful, or foot-stomping and joyous. Music-lovers of all ages will enjoy their program!”
Llumiquinga is from Ecuador where he learned Ecuadorian music from his grandfather and uncle. He plays South American folk music as well as traditional Andean music. During performances, he plays a number of traditional and contemporary instruments, including native flutes, charangos, zampoña, kenachos, the guitar, violin and mandolin.
Sean Koreski has played the panflute and other Andean flutes for the past 23 years. His repertoire spans from traditional Andean folk music to New Age world music. He has played in concert halls, on radio, and on television in Bolivia and the United States.
This event is free and open to the public at the library, 35 NW Nye St.
For more information, call 541-265-2153 or check out newportlibrary.org. |
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