De New York a San Miguel is a long awaited concert bringing together two of San Miguel’s favorite performers…Jazz bassist, Hopalong, and the smooth stylings of singer, Fil Formicola.
This promises to be an amazing event with the two stars and four additional musicians: Rolando Gotes, guitar; Papachoh Sirdey, keyboard; Armando Servin, trumpet; and, Victor Monterrubio, drums.
“Fil and Hopalong” promises an unforgettable night of smooth jazz stylings and some of the great American Songbook classics when two old music pals, singer Fil Formicola and guitarist and double-bassist Hopalong hit the Angela Peralta stage backed by a quartet of superb musicians: Rolando Gotes, guitar; Papachoh Sirdey, keyboard; Armando Servin, trumpet; and, Victor Monterrubio, drums.
Formicola can be heard around town, notably at Paprika, often singing the best of Sinatra and Bennett. Mexico City Conservatory alum Hopalong has made a name for himself on both sides of the Atlantic. They’ll stretch the night with some Sting and McCartney and a smattering of blues and pop. This is shaping up to be one for the memory books.
This is the premier place to see a play or a concert. It’s located in the heart of downtown at the corner of Hernandez Macias and Mesones. Built in 1873, the theater was opened by the reigning queen of opera in Mexico, Angela Peralta. Thanks to extensive improvements, the sound is excellent and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. On your way in, take note of the mural “Homage to the Arts” in the main lobby. The theater hosts ensembles during the Chamber Music Festival in August, jazz plays during the Cervantino Festival in October, and concerts during the International Jazz Festival in November, as well as weekly events by local and visiting artists.
Fuera de los improvisados teatros y carpas que había en la Villa para las comedias y coloquios que en las fiestas se representan por cómicos de la legua, no hubo, son hasta fines del siglo XIX, un teatro en forma, como lo demandaba la ya importante ciudad de San Miguel. Es en el mes de abril de 1871 cuando se inicia la construcción del Teatro bajo la iniciativa del Administrador Principal de Rentas Don Juan Mañón, con la ayuda de la Tesorería Municipal, y una junta de accionistas de los principales vecinos de la ciudad.
