National Theater Drama Season continues this weekend The National Theater’s drama season resumes this weekend, 15-19 September with the presentation of the play, "Bachata para María Viveza." This play will last through 26 September. Radhamés Polanco wrote and directs this play that was chosen "best drama" by Casa de Teatro in 1997. The action takes place primarily in a brothel. Actors play the role of eight Dominican stereotypes. The play will also be shown 22-26 September at 10 am and 8:30 pm at the Sala Ravelo. Starring roles are played by Laura Guzmán (María Viveza), Henry Mercedes (Pedro Baile), Ramón Matrille (Deputy Medina Rubirosa), Clara Luz Lozano (Maria Paulino), and Doris Sánchez (Rosa Velorio). The play is produced by Mariela Freundt. The National Theater’s drama season continues with: "Creonte" from 1 October to 7 November; "La Trinitaria Blanca," from 12 November to 5 December and "Chicken Cordon Blue," from 14 January to 6 February. National Symphony Orchestra season opens National Theater presents, Symphony Season 1999. The first concert of the second half of the National Symphony season will take place on Wednesday, 15 September. Julio De Windt, conductor. Alex Velinzon, violin solo. Works by L.V. Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 (Eroica); M. M. Miniño, Canto a la Madre Tierra; N. Paganini, Concert No. 1 for violin and orchestra in Re Major. Tickets: RD$150-RD$120 for sale at the National Theater. The season continues as follows: 22 September 1999 Piero Gamba, conductor Erling Bentsson, cello solo Works by: McMussorgsky: A Night at Monte Calvo P. I. Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra. A. Dvorak: B. Symphony No. 9 (New World) 29 September 1999 Fernando Geraldes, conductor Zvezdana de Tabar, violin solo Franz Ureña Rib, viola solo Participation of the National Choir Works by: Mc Luna: Tres Preludios para Cuerdas J.S. Bach: Cantata No. 172 for choir and orchestra W. A. Mozart: Concert Symphony for violin, viola and orchestra K364 I. Stravinsky: Firebird Suite 6 October 1999 Alejandro Posada Gomez, conductor Works by: A. Mejia: Pequeña Suite, Aires Sinfónicos Colombianos L. U. Bueno: El Cucarrón (Pasillo) M. A. Martin: Carmentea (Joropo). G. P. Alvarez: Mi Buenaventura (Currulao) H. L. Bermudez: Prende la Vela (Mapale) L.V. Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 Handicraft fair coming up this week Feriarte 99 will be held 16-19 September at the Hotel Embajardor. Feriarte, in its ninth year, is the leading handicraft fair held in the DR. It is organized by the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce. The fair is an exhibition of Dominican crafts where those attending can purchase items at attractive prices. CTO annual conference in Santo Domingo Final organization works are taking place for the celebration in Santo Domingo of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 23rd annual Caribbean Tourism Conference. The event will be held 23-25 September at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino of Santo Domingo. President Leonel Fernández is expected to address the delegates at the opening session. Chris Mottershead, managing director of Airtours Holidays, a leading UK tour operator, will be the keynote speaker. Workshop topics include: Tourism marketing in the new millennium; Cruising into the 21st century: Trends, forecasts and implications for Caribbean destinations. Developments in the Caribbean time-share industry; E-commerce: How to buy and sell on the information highway Health, safety and security expectations of the visitor: Is the Caribbean ready? Charting a new course for tourism education and training. For more information, see the Caribbean Tourism Organization web page at www.caribtourism.com
