The Felipe Trigo Prize takes centre stage in the cultural programming for November in Villanueva de la Serena. Councillor for Culture, Ana Mansanet, has announced a month filled with literary events and activities designed for all demographics.
Mansanet emphasised that November is particularly significant for the town, marked prominently by literature and the celebration of one of its most prestigious events: the Felipe Trigo Literary Prize. The cultural agenda includes a wide array of theatre, music, cinema, flamenco, folklore, and charitable events.
She highlighted that this extensive variety of offerings aims to maintain accessible and close-knit cultural experiences throughout the year, while also serving as a catalyst for economic dynamism, attracting visitors and enhancing the external projection of Villanueva de la Serena.
Literary events and exhibitions
Literature will be the focal point of the month, featuring various meetings and exhibitions culminating in the prestigious award gala on 20 November. On 5 November, local author Jesús Sánchez Adalid will present his latest novel, “Tres halcones para Tamerlán.”
From 16 to 21 November, the Charo Acero Museum Centre will host the exhibition “Lorca Mujer. El universo femenino de Federico.” A literary meeting with authors Susana Martín Gijón and Francisco Serrano is scheduled for 18 November at the same venue. Additionally, on 19 November, there will be a literary presentation aimed at children, and on 26 November, the book “Isidro González de Mendoza y Crespo. El primer olimpista villanovense” will be presented.
Performances and festivals
The programme also includes flamenco and folklore events. On 6 November, the Las Vegas Theatre will host the performance “Pasión por el Flamenco” featuring Fuensanta Blanco, Elena de Morón, Carolina López, and Sara Castro. A concert by the Extremadura Orchestra is set for 13 November, and on 15 November, the XV Pedro Ramos Regional Folklore Festival will take place in the Conquistadores Park.
The FanCineQueer Festival, which aims to highlight diverse realities and promote values of respect, equality, and diversity, will be held on 10 and 12 November at 20:30 in the Las Vegas Theatre. On 25 November, the Itinerant Film Library of Extremadura will return for another session. Theatre performances will include “Inés a través del viento” on 26 November and a staging of Agatha Christie’s classic “Murder on the Orient Express,” directed by José Sainz, on 27 November.
Charitable initiatives
The charitable aspect of the programming will be showcased through a gala for the NGO Plan Mafalda, featuring a blend of music, circus, magic, and humour, with participation from the Virgen del Pilar Children's Choir and other artists.
