The oil painting, Visita de la reina María Amalia de Sajonia al Arco de Trajano en Benevento  (Queen María Amalia de Sajonia’s Visit to the Trajano Arch in Benevento) now is a part of the collection of the Museo del Prado. The painter, Antonio Joli (Modena, 1700 – Naples, 1777) created this oil painting in 1759. He is known for his scenery and landscapes. This oil painting is now part of the collection of the Museo del Prado thanks  to a donation made to the Association of Friends of the Museum to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The article from the newspaper El País can be accessed here: http://www.elpais.com/articulo/cultura/Prado/recibe/paisaje/Antonio/Joli/elpepucul/20111110elpepucul_12/Tes

This weekend , Teatro de la Luna is presenting “Relatos Borrachos” at the Gunston Arts Center in Arlington VA.  This is a play written by Enrique Salas and is being presented locally for the first time.  The play is being presented with english subtitles for the english speaking patrons.  For more information, please visit : www.teatrodelaluna.org

This weekend, the Teatro de la Luna will present “Medea Llama por Cobrar,” a play written by Peky Andino. A George Mason University Spanish Translation class with undergraduate and graduate students worked together to translate this play into English. The English subtitles will be shown during the presentation of “Medea Llama por Cobrar.” For more information, please see: http://teatrodelaluna.org/home_i.htm