November arrives full of a rich cultural diversity. It is the month of cinema, photography and dance with the 'Veintinueve Trece Festival', the fusion of photography and visual arts, the 'Lanzarote Film Festival' and 'Traslación', a dance festival in unconventional spaces, among others. These are cultural celebrations that promise great experiences for art and creativity lovers.
The Minister of Culture, Jesús Machín Tavío, invites "all residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the artistic richness and enjoy a diversity that reflects the ingenuity and passion of our local and international artists".
From November 6 to 12, 'Veintinueve Trece' will be the epicenter of visual art with the start of the eighth edition of the 'Lanzarote Photography and Visual Arts Meeting', which brings a week full of activities dedicated to photography and visual arts. This event is distinguished by granting recognition to individuals or groups whose impact and trajectory have enriched and enhanced culture in the field of photography.
For more detailed information and to purchase tickets, you can visit the official website of the Culture area of the Cabildo.
Lanzarote Film Festival
From November 23 to December 3, the 'Lanzarote Film Festival' will be held, with emigration as the main theme this year. The event delves into the migratory history with more than 30 films from different parts of the world. In addition to the official section, the Canarian section 'Cruce de Caminos' and the traditional 'Pateadas' will be developed, offering an enriching look at this phenomenon from multiple perspectives.
'Traslación Festival'
Until November 11, the 'Traslación Festival' is taking place, which turns Lanzarote into a living stage for contemporary dance. This festival celebrates dance in unconventional spaces, connecting the art of movement with the impressive beauty of the island. The contemporary dance and improvisation show will offer a unique experience, taking dance to unexpected locations and showing how art can merge with the natural majesty of the island, offering an exceptional journey through movement and expression. Theater.
In the theatrical panorama, diverse scenic proposals are presented for all tastes and ages. 'Mortaja', a performative show at La Casona de Femés on November 3 and 4, raises a reflection on death,
fusing tradition and avant-garde, as part of the programming of the collective exhibition 'Duelos'.
The Víctor Fernández Gopar 'El Salinero' Theater is the stage for international shows such as the acclaimed classical ballet 'The Nutcracker' on November 11, presented by the International Ballet Company. Pasión Vega
will bring her new work, 'Lorca Sonoro', to the Jameos del Agua Auditorium on November 12, offering a musical journey through the work of the poet Federico García Lorca. For its part, the company Actúa Teatro presents 'Bang Bang!' and 'somos historia' on November 17, a comedy full of absurd characters and critical humor at the 'Teatro El Salinero'. The group SomoS Teatro brings 'Biografía' to the stage of 'El Almacén' on November 18, an emotional tragicomedy
performed by Luismi Junquera.
In addition, for the youngest audience, the Compañía Entropías Imposibles Teatro offers the theater for babies 'Alisia' on November 25, a multidisciplinary experience recommended for children from 3 months to three years, where
elements such as live music, object theater, lights, shadows and much more are combined, immersing the viewer in an immersive and sensory environment.
Music
The music scene of Lanzarote is illuminated with a varied selection of concerts. The Víctor Fernández Gopar 'El Salinero' Theater will witness vibrant fusions on Friday, November 3 with the meeting between the renowned jazz pianist Polo Ortí and the outstanding musical group 'Troveros de Asieta'.
At 'El Almacén' on Saturday, November 4, the acclaimed Canary Islands Fado Festival, esFADO, returns with the fresh and authentic voice of the Portuguese singer Beatriz Felício, fusing the tradition of Lisbon fado with the Canarian connection through music. In addition, 'El Salinero' hosts on Saturday, November 18 the symphonic show 'The Twilight of the Gods', by the orchestra 'Lanzarote Ensemble', uniting Richard Wagner, with the premiere of 'Piano Concerto No. 1' by the Lanzarote composer Ernesto Alemán.
The closing of the month on the same stage, on Thursday, November 30, will be in charge of the Latin pop superstar Natalia Jiménez, on her tour 'Antología 20 años Tour', celebrating two decades of musical successes, both from her career with 'La Quinta Estación' and in her solo career.
Literature
Jesús Marchamalo, famous writer and prominent figure in radio, television and print media, will be the distinguished guest of the 'Lanzarote Literature Festival' on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Islote de la Fermina, bringing with him an enriching perspective and consolidating the event as an essential event for literature lovers in the region.
Exhibitions
The current exhibitions cover a wide range of styles and approaches. In 'Duelos' at La Casona de Femés, the curator Guacimara Hernández brings together works that study death. Meanwhile, in the Casa de la
Cultura Agustín de la Hoz, Rafael Arocha captivates with his exhibition 'The Boss is Here', an immersion in the dynamics of capitalist society.
In El Almacén, there are exhibitions as diverse as 'A Countdown' by Víctor G. Moreno, exploring the frenzy of the contemporary world, and 'Metamorphosis of Coordinates' by Bárbara Müller, a poetic installation that
plays with geographic coordinates. Also, 'Resonances of the Other Self' presents the result of a scenic production workshop. In addition, 'Night Walker' by Juan Méndez at La Casa Amarilla highlights fascinating photographs of the Canary Archipelago and Argentine Patagonia. Finally, in the Inocencia Páez Socio-Cultural Center of La Graciosa, the exhibition 'Lanzarote and La Graciosa from another perspective' by Gustavo Medina opens this Friday.