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Carver Community Cultural Center

226 N. Hackberry
San Antonio , TX 78202
210.207.7211 | Fax: 210.207.8929

Website: thecarver.org

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Multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary performing/visual arts center in San Antonio, Texas offering artistic presentations and outreach programs to the community.

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“FLAMENCO: Años de Inspiración" Performance

Presented by City of San Antonio, Parks & Recreation Department and Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre

October 6, 2018

As part of the We Flamenco Fest, the advanced Flamenco dance program at S.A. Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Raices de Arte Español presents two acts of a variety of Flamenco music and dances.

In celebration of the tricentennial year, this year’s show pays tribute to the local maestras Carmen “La Chiqui”...

“FLAMENCO: Años de Inspiración" Performance

Presented by City of San Antonio, Parks & Recreation Department and Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre

October 6, 2018

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Past Events

	Exchange Project Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center August 10 - September 14, 2018 Exchange Project: Revisiting Neighborhood Connections. Telephone numbers used to begin with two letters, which became an abbreviation for a word. Exchange names, as they came to be called, grew with the city. A telephone prefix identified a location in the city, but more importantly it characterized a community. In this Tricentennial inspired... Exchange Project Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center August 10 - September 14, 2018 Event Rating (1 vote)
	Roberto Fonseca Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre April 13, 2018 Cuban-born multi-instrumentalist Roberto Fonseca has been a man on a mission to know a new Cuba. His new album, ABUC, which is CUBA spelled backward, is a different way of making traditional Cuban music; a shifting of music styles. Come see this dynamite Cuban jazz artist at The Carver on Friday, April... Roberto Fonseca Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre April 13, 2018 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Gomela/To Return Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre March 10, 2018 The Carver presents this spellbinding tapestry of tales about the heartbeat of a people, culture and traditions. GOMELA/ TO RETURN is a theatrical production which highlights the vibrant movements and stories that breathe life into ancient African dance and drumming and contemporary artistic expression... Gomela/To Return Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre March 10, 2018 Event Rating (0 votes)
	BLACKBIRD, FLY w/ DBR & Marc Bamuthi Joseph Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre February 23, 2018 BLACKBIRD, FLY is an introspective, uplifting performance weaving movement, music and spoken word into a richly-layered multi-sensory evening. Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Daniel Bernard Roumain, both sons of Haitian immigrants, reveal their life stories and delve into themes of immigration, tolerance and... BLACKBIRD, FLY w/ DBR & Marc Bamuthi Joseph Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre February 23, 2018 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Straight Outta Philly: Philadanco! & Rennie Harris Puremovement Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre February 10, 2018 Two of Philadelphia’s trademark companies, PHILADANCO! (The Philadelphia Dance Company and Rennie Harris Puremovement, have joined together on stage for an evening performance entitled, "Straight Outta Philly." The performance promises to be an an evening filled with electrifying dance fusion with traditions in dance... Straight Outta Philly: Philadanco! & Rennie Harris Puremovement Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre February 10, 2018 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Eastwood Project: A Blues Continuum Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre January 12 - January 21, 2018 Join The Renaissance Guild, San Antonio’s Black Theatre Company, as they take us back to the cherished days of Eastwood Country Club, which belonged to the great tradition of Black San Antonio entertainment venues and is a symbol of similar places that created the Chitlin’ Circuit. It will be an evening of... The Eastwood Project: A Blues Continuum Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre January 12 - January 21, 2018 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Songs of Freedom Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 2, 2017 SONGS OF FREEDOM: A TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL, ABBEY LINCOLN & NINA SIMONE explores the work of these 1960’s prolific artists who expressed freedom in various ways. Joni sung about the freedom of love, Abbey expressed freedom of her individuality through her lyricism and Nina demanded freedom politically through song. To... Songs of Freedom Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 2, 2017 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Sheila E. Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre June 4, 2016 The 2015-2016 Season concludes with the impeccable rhythms of world-class drummer/percussionist and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter, SHEILA E. Her fierce, dynamic verve onstage has made her a major concert draw since the ‘90’s. The gifted drummer’s career reads like a music history book working with such icons as Gloria... Sheila E. Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre June 4, 2016 Event Rating (0 votes)
	An Evening with Savion Glover & Jack DeJohnette Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre May 28, 2016 The legend of tap joins forces with one of the greatest jazz drummers of all times. SAVION GLOVER and JACK DeJOHNETTE come together to create a tour de force of percussion and rhythm that glorifies the vibrational power exchanged between two greats. Tony award winning tap dancer and actor, Savion Glover,... An Evening with Savion Glover & Jack DeJohnette Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre May 28, 2016 Event Rating (3 votes)
	Alfredo Rodriguez Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre May 13, 2016 Discovered at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival by Quincy Jones, Cuban-born ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ has rapidly risen to stardom under the tutelage of the famed producer. Since arriving to the US in 2009, Rodríguez has appeared on prestigious stages such as the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl and the Vienna Jazz Festivals. Rodríguez has... Alfredo Rodriguez Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre May 13, 2016 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Lisa Fischer Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre April 29, 2016 The delightful singer and songwriter, LISA FISCHER is no stranger to Rolling Stones fans who have seen and heard her singing backup vocals on every tour with the band since 1989. Lisa rose to fame in 1992 when she won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for her first single, “How Can I Ease the Pain,” from her album So... Lisa Fischer Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre April 29, 2016 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Jazz in Pink Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre March 12, 2016 The stunning all-star female ensemble of musical women in jazz featuring talent, beauty, power and femininity is known and loved as JAZZ IN PINK. Originated and nurtured by highly regarded keyboardist, Gail Jhonson, JAZZ IN PINK showcases each and every star player in the band, including contemporary flautist, Althea Rene; bassist Robin... Jazz in Pink Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre March 12, 2016 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre January 23, 2016 Monterey is the longest consecutively running jazz festival in the world! This exclusive presentation, MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR celebrates the Festival’s legacy expanding the boundaries of live jazz presentation. The jazz festival features 6 masters of the art: Raul Midón on vocals and guitar; Ravi Coltrane on tenor & soprano... The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre January 23, 2016 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Jones Family Singers Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 12, 2015 A gospel wonder, THE JONES FAMILY SINGERS have been inspiring church and festival gatherings for over two decades. The Wall Street Journal declares that the spiritual group, consisting of 5 sisters, 2 brothers and their father, “infuse their joyful reverent songs with elements of vintage soul and R&B.”... The Jones Family Singers Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 12, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Carver Youth Matinee: Rattletree Marimba Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 4, 2015 Rattletree Marimba is known for merging new sounds with the roots of ancient and organic African style marimbas. It is their passion and calling to make you dance. Composed of Austin’s finest percussionists, all of the musicians in the Rattletree family have been hand-selected and trained by Joel Laviolette, who has over 20 years experience... Carver Youth Matinee: Rattletree Marimba Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 4, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Robert Cray Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center November 7, 2015 With 5 Grammy Awards, 15 nominations, millions of record sales worldwide and thousands of sold out performances, iconic blues guitarist, ROBERT CRAY rocks the Carver stage on Saturday, November 7th. Considered one of the greatest guitarists and credited for reinventing the blues with his distinct razor sharp style of guitar playing, Cray was... Robert Cray Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center November 7, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Urban Bush Women Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre October 17, 2015 URBAN BUSH WOMEN sets the 2015-2016 Season in motion. Since exploding onto the dance scene in 1984, the company has fought to eradicate long-held assumptions about women, people of color, body types and styles of movement by weaving contemporary dance, music and text with the history, culture and spiritual tradition of African-Americans and the... Urban Bush Women Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre October 17, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Carver Youth Matinee: Ile Bahia Capoeira Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre October 9, 2015 Capoeira, brought to Brazil by African slaves, is a unique art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance and acrobatics performed to the background of Brazilian instruments and music. Students will not only be thrilled by the agility, precision and power of the dancers and movements, but will also explore the rich historical... Carver Youth Matinee: Ile Bahia Capoeira Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre October 9, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Texas Artist Connection: To and Fro opening reception Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center August 6, 2015 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 6, 6-8pm Jose Cardenas Adrienne Cullins, Sarah Fox, Michael Anthony Garcia, Matt Manalo, Eduardo Portillo were selected a year ago to be part of a group exhibition. Artists were asked to show their own work as well any collaborative projects that they were able to create and... Texas Artist Connection: To and Fro opening reception Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center August 6, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Gemini Ink Reading Series featuring Mat Johnson Presented by Gemini Ink Literary Arts Center and Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center July 17, 2015 Mat Johnson is the author of the novels Pym, Hunting in Harlem, and Drop; the nonfiction novella The Great Negro Plot; and the graphic novels Incognegro, Dark Rain, and Right State. Until 2000, Johnson was a regular columnist for Time Out New York magazine. In 2007, Johnson was named the first USA James Baldwin Fellow by the United States... Gemini Ink Reading Series featuring Mat Johnson Presented by Gemini Ink Literary Arts Center and Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center July 17, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Texas Artist Connection : Reflective Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center July 9, 2015 Texas Artist Connection: Reflective Carver Community Cultural Center Opening Reception: Thursday July 9, 6-8PM On view: July 5 - July 31, 2015 Featuring works by artists selected for participation in the Texas Artist Connection (T.A.C.): Nathaniel Donnett, Robert Hodge, Justin Korver, Tony Parana, Kallie Pfeiffer,... Texas Artist Connection : Reflective Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center July 9, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	VALERIE SIMPSON Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre June 6, 2015 Known for her partnership with Nikolas Ashford in one of the most celebrated songwriting duos of all time, "Ashford and Simpson," VALERIE SIMPSON has remained an iconic singer and songwriter beside Ashford since the mid-1960s. Writing and composing well known songs such as Whitney Houston's "I'm Every Woman,"... VALERIE SIMPSON Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre June 6, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre May 23, 2015 Listen to the HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA and what awaits you is a musical intermingling of sounds and styles so typical of the group. At the heart of it is a broad spectrum of the New Orleans sounding blues combined with the remnants of Southern gospel and European sounds. This musical blending between American and Europe brings... HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre May 23, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	VUSI MAHLASELA Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre April 4, 2015 South African singer, songwriter and musician VUSI MAHLASELA, is often hailed as "The Voice" of South Africa. His 1994 album "When You Come Back" became an anthem for all fighting against apartheid. His albums have received mass critical acclaim with many taking note of his powerful voice. VUSI MAHLASELA Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre April 4, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	TANGO BUENOS AIRES Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre March 14, 2015 TANGO BUENOS AIRES has become one of Argentina's great cultural exports, known throughout the Americas, Europe and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the tango. The Argentine Tango has a mixture of African and Spanish antecedents and also a strong influence from the Argentine milonga which is sung... TANGO BUENOS AIRES Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre March 14, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Sarah Brooke Lyons Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center March 2 - April 6, 2015 Sarah Brooke Lyons will be showcasing the full set of photos from her 1005 Faces project which explores the diversity of San Antonio through portrait photography. In addition, on display will be a selection of images from international humanitarian work in West Africa and Brazil. Opening Reception will be held on March 5, 2015 \| 6... Sarah Brooke Lyons Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center March 2 - April 6, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre February 21, 2015 Over the past twenty years COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET has awed audiences with a mix of styles and cultures that was created to combine a new idea of human movement and exciting vision. The company's vision is that dance should be about removing boundaries and not reinforcing traditions of a single style, period, venue or... COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre February 21, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Vijay Iyer Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre January 17, 2015 Grammy-nominated jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and MacArthur Fellow, VIJAY IYER is regarded by Pitchfork as” one of the best in the world at what he does”. Iyer, a highly accomplished artist bridges the avant-garde with the mainstream, composes classical arrangements yet loves improvisation. Vijay Iyer Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre January 17, 2015 Event Rating (0 votes)
	GREGORY PORTER Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 20, 2014 GREGORY PORTER, the powerful baritone voice who writes his own music, is deemed "The Soul Poet" by DownBeat Magazine. Porter emerged with two award winning albums, BE GOOD and LIQUID SPIRIT; Be Good being awarded the best traditional R&B performance in 2012 and Liquid Spirit a Grammy I 2014 for Best Jazz Vocal... GREGORY PORTER Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 20, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	PEDRITO MARTINEZ Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 5, 2014 PEDRITO MARTINEZ, audaciously inventive Cuban percussionist, was born Pablo "Pedrito" Martinez in Havana, Cuba. As a bandleader, Martinez has developed a captivating sound planted firmly in Afro-Cuban rumba tradition and in the batá rhythms and vocal chants of the music of... PEDRITO MARTINEZ Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Jo Long Theatre December 5, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	CARPETBAG THEATRE'S SPEED KILLED MY COUSIN Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Little Carver Theater November 7 - November 8, 2014 SPEED KILLED MY COUSIN is a timely, moving new play about an African American female soldier who returns from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The story unfolds as Debra, the main character, drives down the Long Island Expressway in New York. Memories and flashbacks unfold before her and in... CARPETBAG THEATRE'S SPEED KILLED MY COUSIN Presented by Carver Community Cultural Center at Carver Community Cultural Center, Little Carver Theater November 7 - November 8, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)