The El Quixote Festival Comes To North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. - March 31, 2015 - PRLog -- RALEIGH (03/17/2015) -'Artist Studio Project' (ASP) today announced the celebration of the First El Quixote Festival in North Carolina.
In order to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the two literary masterpieces of Spanish author Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra, "The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha" and "The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha," which were published in 1605 and 1615, respectively.  The festival will be held in different locations within the state over seven months - from September 29, 2015 until April 23, 2016.

"It's a collaborative project, open to all arts organizations, libraries, universities, art promoters, non-profits, cultural groups and those interested in joining," said Rafael A. Osuba, artistic director and founder of ASP the group organizing the festival.

ARTISTIC CREATIONS

The El Quixote Festival commemorates the 400th anniversary of the closing of the two books of Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra, simply known today as
'Don Quixote', with a particular emphasis on artistic creations in the Spanish language.
Events are being planned in various genres to include visual arts, literature, opera, music, dance, theater, cinema and gastronomy, together with several academic and educational events.

Some current collaborators include: The Durham Arts Council, The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, The NC Latin American Film Festival, Kidz Notes, Boys & Girls Club of Wake County, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, along with many other talented artists, nonprofit organizations, educators and art advocates.

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT “QUIXOTIC”

While the “HUB” of the festival will be held in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, it is not limited to the Triangle.
Several activities are being planned in Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston Salem and other areas can be added in North Carolina.
To be included, the events must be scheduled during the festival season and must be somehow linked or connected to the novel.

"The hope is that this event be held annually in North Carolina," said Osuba. "I know this is a 'Quixotic' project but it is only the first step to something that can be totally awesome for our community, but this can only be achieved, if you are willing to join us in" Dreaming  the impossible dream "" concluded Osuba.

THE EL QUIXOTE FESTIVAL
WHEN: From September 29, 2015 to April 23, 2016
WHERE: Different areas of North Carolina
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Rafael A. Osuba at (919) 995-9763
or by email to rosuba@iamquixote.com (mailto:Rafael.osuba@gmail.com) or by visiting www.iamquixote.com