El Cuadro Flamenco Pepe Raphael & Lillie Last

Join us at Tango Berretin for an incredible evening of flamenco with cantaor Pepe Raphael (Pepe & the Bottle Blondes) and bailaora Lillie Last (Rosas y Lluvia Flamenco). Their high energy show combines elements of both modern and traditional flamenco in new and original arrangements. Completing the cuadro are Christina Lorentz (baile, palmas), Brenna McDonald (guitar), and Nick Hutch (cajon). We are also thrilled to announce that our friends from Conserva will be offering tapas and refreshments throughout the evening! We think you'll find their flavors of españa a wonderful addition to the Peña experience. Advance tickets: $15 cuadroflamenco.brownpapertickets.com A limited amount of tickets are available for sale at Stomptown Collective Studio & Tango Berretin. Standing room only tickets will be available at the door. [hidden] [hidden] CONSERVA 1720 NW Lovejoy St, #107 Portland, OR 97209 Created by the owners of Veridian Farms, Conserva is a culinary boutique focused on curated flavors of Spain and France. Drawing from their cultural and culinary knowledge of specific regions, Leslie and Manuel Recio have selected a variety of seafood and vegetable preserves, Ibérico meats, cheese, specialty sauces, grains, olive oils, vinegars, French confetions, and wines specifically chosen to pair with the foods featured in the shop. PEPE RAPHAEL Pepe Raphael's piquant pulsations have taken him from Madrid, Spain (where he was born) to New York City (where he performed) to Portland (where he now lives). Born in Madrid, Spain, Pepe began his dance career with the National Ballet of Spain. He then worked with Ballet Liceo of Barcelona and upon moving to the United States, danced with Ballet Hispanico of New York, Princeton Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet and, most recently, Oregon Ballet Theatre. Pepe has performed locally with the Portland Opera Company, Music Theater of Oregon The Musical Theater Company and most recently with The Oregon Symphony. Former front man and leading male vocalist with Pink Martini. He continues to rely heavily on the Bottle Blondes to continue the tradition also known as Pepe & The Bottle Blondes. Along with his ballet, opera and musical theater experience, Pepe has also appeared in several made for TV movies and has been a featured stand-up comedian at Harvey's comedy club for the last five years. LILLIE LAST Lillie Last has dedicated her dance training to flamenco. Her strength is improvisation, allowing her to connect with singers and musicians honestly and sincerely. Lillie also enjoys fusing movement from other forms of dance (like modern or argentine tango) to personalize her interpretation of the flamenco song. She continues to develop her skills as a dancer and percussionist by attending master classes regularly in the States and Spain with inspiring artists such as: Rocio Molina, Israel & Pastora Galvan, Manuel Linan, Marco Flores, Olga Pericet, Concha Jareno, Emilio Ochando and Adela Campallo. More Info below.