Former Governor Bob Graham speaks at San Carlos Institute on May 19, 2012

Former Governor Bob Graham speaks at San Carlos Institute on May 19, 2012The San Carlos Institute Celebrates the Life of Jose Marti and Cuba's Independence May 17th -- 20th, 2012 The San Carlos Institute of Key West invites the community and the press to a four-day program in tribute of Jose Marti, Cuba's foremost patriot and poet, and to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Cuba's independence from Spain. The San Carlos Institute, founded in 1871, served as cradle of Cuba's independence movement. Jose Marti launched the final drive for Cuba's independence from the San Carlos and affectionately referred to it as "La Casa Cuba." Highlights of the program include the following: Musical performances by "La Coral Cubana," a 40-voice choir, tracing the history of Cuba through its music, renowned soprano Virginia Alonso and violinist Andres Trujillo, and the 13-member band Tradicion Caribe. The San Carlos will also host the world premiere of Jose Marti: A Musical Tribute, with pieces selected by Emilio Cueto, and performed by Jose Ramos, a distinguished Puerto Rican pianist and professor at The Catholic University of America. There will also be special viewings of the WPBT award-winning documentary "Jose Marti: Legacy of Freedom" by film director Joe Cardona. Distinguished guests will include former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, U.S. Congressman David Rivera, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (via satellite) among many others. When: Thursday, May 17- Sunday, May 20, 2012 Where: The San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval Street, Key West, Florida Tickets: www.keystix.com Transportation: 305-810-8454 Questions & Press Registration: [email protected], 407-761-2321 **Only a few special hotel rates left at the Quality Inn, 305-294-5511** FULL PROGRAM Thursday, May 17 8:00 PM: Showing of the WPBT award-winning documentary "Jose Marti: Legacy of Freedom" in the institute's theater, followed by a Q & A session about Marti with film director Joe Cardona, historians and other experts. A fundraising cocktail reception in the museum's exhibit hall will follow. Friday, May 18 8:00 PM: "The San Carlos: history and architecture". Historians and architects on the importance of the Institute to Cuba and Florida. Tour of the building with a viewing of its exhibits, including the acclaimed Jose Marti exhibit donated by Florida International University. **Thursday and Friday´s events are free of charge** Saturday, May 19 1:00 PM: Repeat showing of the documentary, "Jose Marti: Legacy of Freedom" 3:00 PM: Concert by the Coral Cubana, a 40-voice choir, tracing the history of Cuba through its music. Special performance by renowned soprano Virginia Alonso and violinist Andres Trujillo. (Admission: $10) 8:00 PM: World premiere of Jose Marti: A Musical Tribute. The concert includes pieces inspired by Marti, as well as pieces about some of his most famous poems. Emilio Cueto, a Washington, D.C.-based independent scholar, has conducted the research and selected the compositions, spanning over one hundred years and several countries. Jose Ramos, a distinguished Puerto Rican pianist and professor at The Catholic University of America, and two singers from the University Doctoral Program will perform the musical selections. (Admission: $25 per adult and $10 for students and children) Sunday, May 20 1:30 PM: Mass at San Carlos in memory of San Carlos' Board Member, Bishop Agustin Roman, who passed away on April 11th of this year. 3:00 PM: Jose Marti: A Musical Tribute will be repeated. (Admission: $25 adults/$10 students and children) 5:00 PM: Musical celebration of Cuban Independence Day by the 13-member band, Tradicion Caribe. Duval Street will rock to the best of Cuba's music. ### The San Carlos Institute is a Cuban heritage center and museum founded in 1871 by Cuban exiles who came to Key West to plan the campaign for Cuba's independence from Spain. The San Carlos Institute is a not for profit organization maintained by private donations and the work of volunteers. Video News Former Governor Bob Graham speaks at San Carlos Institute on May 19, 2012 Published: 20/05/2012 7:10 am