ADVISORY/Alexandria, Louisiana to Host ``New Spain Fiesta'' Labor Day Weekend; The Duke of San Carlos and Ambassador Javier Ruperez to attend.Lifestyle Editors/City Desks ADVISORY...for Saturday Saturday: see week; Sabbath. (Aug. 30) - Monday (Sept. 1) --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexandria, Louisiana Louisiana (ləwē'zēăn`ə, l  ē'–), state in the S central United States. It is bounded by Mississippi, with the Mississippi R. will host the first ever
New Spain New Spain: see Mexico, country. Fiestaa Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. culture and heritage festival to be held Labor Day Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. weekend, August 30 to September 1, 2003. The three-day Spanish cultural exchange, which will also serve to kick off the long awaited a·wait v. a·wait·ed, a·wait·ing, a·waits v.tr. 1. a. To wait for. See Synonyms at expect. b. Heart of Spain Exhibition, will bring new awareness to Spain's influence on Louisiana. The events will include international food displays, live music, dancing, children's activities, and art kiosks. Opening festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. begin at the Alexandria Museum of Art The Alexandria Museum of Art of Alexandria, central Louisiana, USA was founded in 1977. It subsequently was expanded and reopened to the public in 1998. The Museum is best known for its extensive permanent collection of contemporary Louisiana art and houses the state's largest with a Gala reception and first-time viewing of The Heart of Spain Exhibition. Other events include a private inaugural mass and brunch hosted by Spanish Ambassador Javier Ruperez, plus a number of public events, including a fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to extravaganza ex·trav·a·gan·za n. 1. An elaborate, spectacular entertainment or display: "Washington is an extravaganza of great buildings, greenery, and monuments" Larry Griffin. on Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. . The Duke of San Carlos San Carlos (săn kär`lōs), residential city (1990 pop. 26,167), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1925. The chief manufactures are plastic products, hardware, and machine parts. , His Grace Alvaro Fernandez Villareal, and Spain's Ambassador to the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Javier Ruperez will attend all New Spain Fiesta events. To participate in the weekend's activities, as well as other Spanish-heritage functions, members of the international and domestic press corps are invited to contact the Alexandria Museum of Art at 318-443-3458.
WHO: The Alexandria Museum of Art
The Alexandria/Pineville Convention & Visitors Bureau
The State of Louisiana
The Nation of Spain
WHAT: "New Spain Fiesta"--the inaugural Labor Day celebration of
the Heart of Spain Exhibition
-- Please refer to the attached schedule of events for
further information on the New Spain Fiesta. To become a
part of our inaugural weekend's Heart of Spain Media
Familiarization trip, please contact Janina Farinas at the
Alexandria Museum of Art.
WHEN: Saturday, August 30th- Monday, September 1st
WHERE: Downtown Alexandria, Louisiana
The Alexandria Museum of Art
For more information and to attend contact:
Janina E. Farinas
Director of Public Relations & State of Louisiana Liaison
C/O Alexandria Museum of Art
318-443-3458
The Heart of Spain is made possible through the cooperation of the Minister of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Spain; Spain's Secretary of State of Culture, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports; El Patrimonio Nacional Patrimonio Nacional (National Heritage) is a Spanish state agency, under the jurisdiction of the President of the Government, that administers the sites owned by the Spanish state and used by the King of Spain and the Spanish Royal Family as residences and for state ceremonies. ; Fundacion Lazaro Galdiano; El Museo del Prado; El Museo de la Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, city, United States Santa Cruz (săn`tə kr z), city (1990 pop. 49,040), seat of Santa Cruz co., W Calif., on the north shore of Monterey Bay; inc. 1866. de Toledo; El Museo de Artes Decorativas; El
Museo Arqueologico de Madrid; El Museo Nacional de Escultura; The
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism; The Louisiana
Purchase Louisiana Purchase, 1803, American acquisition from France of the formerly Spanish region of Louisiana.
Reasons for the PurchaseThe revelation in 1801 of the secret agreement of 1800, whereby Spain retroceded Louisiana to France, aroused Bicentennial bi·cen·ten·ni·al adj. 1. Happening once every 200 years. 2. Lasting for 200 years. 3. Relating to a 200th anniversary. n. A 200th anniversary or its celebration. Also called bicentenary. Commission.
Louisiana's New Spain Fiesta
Inaugural Celebration of the Heart of Spain Exhibit
Saturday, August 30th - Monday, September 1, 2003
Saturday, August 30th
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12:30 NOON - 2:30 PM Press Corps Welcome Lunch at Tunk's on
Lake Kincaid
Experts Panel--The Heart of Spain in the
Heart of Louisiana A discussion moderated by
Eugene Schreiber, Managing Director of the
Louisiana World Trade Center, and featuring
the following panelist discussions:
-- Dr. Lester Sullivan, University
Archivist, Xavier University, with expert
opinion on THE SPANISH DURING THE
LOUSIANA PURCHASE
-- Dr. Eugene Darwin Cizek, Director,
Preservation Studies Program, Tulane
University, with expert opinion on
SPANISH ARCHITECTURE IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA
-- Dr. Javier Morales, Commissioner of Art,
Patrimonio Nacional de Espana, with
expert opinion on CURATING THE HEART OF
SPAIN
-- Dr. William De Marigny Hyland, Archivist,
Parish of St. Bernardo, with expert
opinion on THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LOS
ISLENOS TO LOUISIANA
-- Dr. "Pete" Gregory, Northwestern
University Historian, with expert opinion
on LA ESPANA Y LA LOUISIANA
-- Note--This event is open only to members
of the media.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Land Grant Luncheon
A private "welcome" event for Spanish
dignitaries
River Oaks Arts Center
6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Inaugural Patron Reception & Private
"First-time" Viewing of the Heart of Spain
Exhibition
Alexandria Museum of Art
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM New Spain Gala With "BIG" Band Vivaz!
Hotel Bentley
Sunday, August 31st
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9:30 AM Inaugural Mass
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ambassador Javier Ruperez Brunch
Bistro on the Bayou
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Formal Dedication of Exhibit
2:30 - 3:30 PM Heart of Spain Press Conference
-- The Honorable Javier Ruperez, Spanish
Ambassador to the US
-- His Grace the Duke of San Carlos
-- Senator Mary Landrieu
-- Lt. Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
-- Secretary Phillip Jones, Culture, Recration
& Tourism
-- Oday Lavergne, Chairman of the Board
Noon until PUBLIC FIESTA
Alexandria Museum of Art & Downtown Outdoor
Stages
Visual and Performing Arts, Food Booths,
Children's Activities, Judging-"Barbacoa"
Contest on the Levee
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Heart of Spain Exhibit
OPENS TO MEMBERS ONLY
5:00 - 6:30 PM Fuerza Latina (Salsa) Performs at Downtown Rocks
Stage
6:30 - 8:00 PM Zydeco Band Performs at Downtown Rocks Stage
8:00 - 9:30 PM Almas Gemelas (Latin Rock) Performs at the
Amphitheatre Stage
9:45 - until Fiesta Fireworks at the Alexandria/Pineville
Levee
10:00 - 11:30 PM Los Babies del Merengue perform at the
Amphitheater Stage
Monday, September 1
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6:00 - 7:30 AM Inaugural Sunrise Service
Capilla de la Santa Cruz de Maderuelo
Alexandria Museum of Art
9:00 - 10:30 AM Spanish Land Grant Breakfast (Media Only)
The closing event of the New Spain Fiesta!
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Heart of Spain Exhibition Opens to the
Public
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