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Flamenco Passion: Queijos - Cries in the Air (Dance Performance)

An Evening of Spanish Culture at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts

Passion. Wine & Tapas. Spanish Guitar. Dance.

Take an emotional journey with Chicago’s own Studio Mangiameli through the musical landscape of Spain in FLAMENCO PASSION: Quejíos – Cries in the Air on Saturday, October 12th.

Enjoy an evening complete with Spanish wine, sangria & a sampling of food native to the Andalusian region of Spain for $25 or less!

The pre-show menu includes lite bites such as manchego cheese, marinated olives, breads and marmalades, roasted potatoes with aioli, and more.

Tickets are just $25 and include the performance at 8:00 p.m. and pre-show wine and tapas at 7:00 p.m. Seniors (65+) pay only $20.

Created by Chiara Mangiameli, Quejios is inspired by the passion and melancholy synonymous with flamenco singing.

Showcasing the traditional songs and dances of Andalusia thread together by original poetry from Madrid-based writer Luis Lorente and soundscapes designed by Static Studios, the show will take you on a journey from the joy and sensuality of a "cantinas" to the sorrowful, unrelenting rhythm of a "seguiriya," all while showcasing the talents of Studio Mangiameli from the novice to the most advanced.

A lively band accompanies a large ensemble cast of 32 dancers, including Carlo Basile and Diego Alonso on guitar, Alfonso Cid on vocals, and Bob Garrett on percussion.

Studio owner and well-respected performer in the Chicago area, Chiara Mangiameli is also the co-founder of the music trio Idilio, with which she released her debut album and has collaborated with some of Chicago's most critically acclaimed groups including Las Guitarras De España, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater and Chicago Sinfonietta.

This event is generously supported by The Chicago Community Trust and the Illinois Arts Council.

Buy online at www.centertickets.net or call the Box Office at 708.235.2222.

The Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and two hours prior to performances.

Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounts at GSU Center. Patrons who select three 2013-2014 shows are eligible for 15 percent discounts. Patrons who select four or more shows are eligible for 20 percent discounts. (Savings are not available online.)

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