Dr. Phillips Center Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Lifting Voices Series and Diverse Programming Year-Round
ORLANDO, Fla. – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is featuring a lineup of diverse programming that will showcase the cultural tapestry of the Hispanic community.
From music and dance to theater and spoken word, Lifting Voices at Dr. Phillips Center supported by TD Bank, will provide opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in Hispanic arts, history and culture this Fall in downtown Orlando.
“We invite our community to join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through performances that will inspire, capture and connect us all through rich Hispanic works of art,” says Kathy Ramsberger, president & CEO of Dr. Phillips Center.
A free event, Celebrating Hispanic Voices: An Evening of Spoken Word will begin the programming featuring Latinx spoken word artists on Friday, September 20, 2024. Additionally, local high school students will be performing and participating in a 90-minute interactive showcase—they will present original works and the evening will conclude a weeklong spoken word residency with City of Orlando’s Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome.
Throughout the year, Dr. Phillips Center will host additional arts activations and community giveback initiatives that further fuel and highlight Hispanic culture.
Hispanic programming:
September 20, 2024 – Celebrating Hispanic Voices
Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
September 29, 2024 – Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra
Steinmetz Hall
October 4, 2024 – La Casa de Bernarda Alba
Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
October 18, 2024 – Emmanuel
Walt Disney Theater
October 27, 2024 – Don Soledad Trio featuring Laura Pirela
Judson’s Live
Additional Lifting Voices series programming:
November 10, 2024 – Ana Barbara
Walt Disney Theater
November 18, 2024 – Black Violin
Walt Disney Theater
Through the generous support of AdventHealth and Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the arts center continues its commitment to promoting and celebrating the cultural contributions of the Hispanic community. For more information visit drphillipscenter.org.
About Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) in downtown Orlando, Florida. The arts center produces, presents and serves as home to regional, national and international works and co-presents Broadway in Orlando. This year, the arts center celebrates its 10th Anniversary, hosting 6,500+ performances and events, welcoming 4.7 million+ guests and contributing over $21.7 million to purpose and community since opening in November 2014. The arts center features renowned venues such as the Walt Disney Theater, Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, and the acclaimed Steinmetz Hall, recognized among Architectural Digest’s 11 most beautiful theaters worldwide. Judson's Live the new live music room, enhances the arts center alongside established venues such as the DeVos Family Room, Rooftop Terrace and Seneff Arts Plaza. Additionally, the AdventHealth School of Arts offers year-round performing arts education. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org. Follow on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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