The passionate Tango event will take place at the La Seńora Research Institute in its historic Jose Mojica Hacienda
565 Dryad Road, Santa Monica 90402
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On July 23rd, The Vintage Tango Ensemble returns to La Seoora. Re-creating historic concerts blending tangos, milongas and music with a Hispanic flair, their pithy descriptions of the pieces bring historic music to life.
Each year, this extraordinary Tango string ensemble, led by Alan Busteed brings a guest artist who was part of the history they play for us; this year’s special guest is the august Bandoneon performer Roberto Alejandro Scarpino.
The format for Tango on a Summer’s Eve
brings the audience into a colorful journey and fascinating history of Tango through a careful selection of diverse and interesting pieces with narrations by individual performers.
Guests don ‘festive attire’ for this evening at the Mojica Hacienda as they consider the possibility of dancing in the moonlight within the patios of the botanical gardens. The 6:30 reception with h’ors d’ouvres and wine brings time to explore this historic setting; docents help guide through Rancho Era chapel. stage stop and the 50-seat 1930’s theater where classic films are screened. The 7:00 p.m.Concert in the Mojica Music Salon will be followed by dessert and coffee….. and more dancing.
About La Seńora RESEARCH INSTITUTE
La Seńora RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a public 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Alta California
. Nestled in Santa Monica Canyon, La Seoora is located at the Jose Mojica Hacienda, on land originally part of the 1839 Mexican Land Grant Rancho Boca de Santa Monica. In 2009, La Seoora’s Rancho Cemetery educational program was awarded the California Governor’s Award for Historic Conservation for “its innovative, integrative educational program.â€
