The Durango House of Culture is approaching its 46th anniversary in Durango City. It also serves as the state’s arts center, serving as a prestigious space for the initiation and development of local artists through various programs and workshops. It also offers creative gatherings and artistic exhibitions within its universe.
According to this significant space’s social media accounts, various artistic activities will take place starting this coming Sunday, July 6th, and continuing throughout the rest of the month. The program is directed by Karla Ibáñez Obregón, currently the owner and main promoter of the House of Culture, a venue affiliated with the Durango State Institute of Culture (ICED).
The calendar marks the beginning of the anniversary this coming Sunday, July 6th, at 6:00 PM in the Lilia Santaella Calvario Theater, where a host of artists from the House of Culture will showcase their talent. Among them are the Mariachi “Esto es México,” singer Laurita Ruiz, the Children’s Dance Group of the Tierra Mestiza Folk Dance Company, singer Rosa Félix, the Bastoneras Group, singer Christian García, and more.
On Monday, July 7th at 7:00 PM in the Mercedes Mendoza Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura, a gala concert will be presented by the Petrushka Duo with Zacarías Luna (piano) and Daniel Simental (cello), as well as pianist Miguel Ángel Sánchez.
On Tuesday, July 8th at 7:30 PM, there will be a singing, classical, and folk guitar audition in the Mercedes Mendoza Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura.
On Wednesday, July 9th at 6:30 PM, there will be a piano, violin, and classical and folk singing audition in the Mercedes Mendoza Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura.
On Thursday, July 10th, at 6:30 pm, a classical singing and electric guitar audition will be held in the Mercedes Mendoza Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura.
On Friday, July 11th, at 6:30 pm, a children’s and youth piano audition, as well as popular singing and piano, will be held in the Mercedes Mendoza Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura.
On Monday, July 14th, at 7:00 pm, a painting, ceramics, and alebrije exhibition will be held in the Casa de la Cultura’s temporary exhibition hall with the participation of teachers Trinidad Núñez Quiñones, Leonor Chacón Vera, Luis Gustavo Sandoval, and Juan Rodríguez López.
On Tuesday, July 15th, at 6:00 pm, a variety of choreographic performances from the classical dance, aerial dance, Arabic dance, and contemporary dance workshops will be held at the Teatro Victoria.
On Wednesday, July 16th, at 5:00 PM, a drawing and painting exhibition from the children’s workshops will be held at the Casa de la Cultura.
That same day, starting at 6:30 PM at the Teatro Victoria, a choreographic presentation of the dance workshops will take place, featuring BS Dance Infantil, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Ballroom Dancing, Children’s Folk Dance, the Baton Rouge, and a short film screening from the creative incubator. The event was coordinated by teachers Maricela Hernández and Alonso Serrato.
HOUSE OF CULTURE
The mansion that currently houses the Casa de Cultura in the city of Durango was built in the 19th century.
Originally a residential home, it was later acquired by the Federal Government and converted into the Mint and Assay Office for the city of Durango, gaining great importance during the Porfiriato.
For most of the 20th century, it served as the central office of the Treasury, and in the 1970s, the state government of Dr. Héctor Mayagoitia requested the allocation of the property to be used for the activities of the National Fund for Social and Cultural Activities (FONAPAS).
Since its founding in 1979, it has been under the direction of the state DIF (National Institute of Social and Cultural Development), and in 1999, it was attached to the Durango State Institute of Culture.
Source: lavozdedurango
