Three great pairs of used Menkes Flamenco Shoes for sale. All are size: 36 1/2 B (standard width). Contact lenajacome@hotmail.com or go to: www.lenajacome.com to submit your inquiry. Price does not include shipping. All sales final.

The 3 images below represent Menkes Elite Amaya style in black leather. Size: 36 1/2 B (standard width).

These are in very good condition; hardly used. Price: $115.00.

• Hand-made
• Manufactured, using high-quality cowhide. Leather, instep and lining.
• Double leather sole with double stitching.
• With Philips (rubber half-soles)
• Twice nails in the tip
• Air sole
• 7 cm heel (standard)

The 3 images below represent Menkes professional 1 Amaya style in red leather. Size: 36 1/2 B (standard width).

Beautiful color and in good condition. Price: $94.00

• Hand-made
• Manufactured, using high-quality cowhide. Leather, instep and lining.
• Hand-stitched leather sole
• With Philips (rubber half-soles)
• Air sole
• 7 cm heel (standard)

The 3 images below represent Menkes professional 1 Amaya style in black leather. Size: 36 1/2 B (standard width).

Comfortable, durable and in good condition. Price: $71.00

• Hand-made
• Manufactured, using high-quality cowhide. Leather, instep and lining.
• Hand-stitched leather sole
• With Philips (rubber half-soles)
• Air sole
• 7 cm heel (standard)

For inquiries please contact me at: lenajacome@hotmail.com or submit an online form from my website:

www.lenajacome.com

I just returned home from a very enjoyable trip to Palm Springs, California. The CBJ Flamenco Ensemble performed in the Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Art Museum. What a beautiful theater, a wonderful audience and the friendliest staff. Below are a few pics!

Annenberg Theater

Outside Palm Springs Art Museum

Chris

After the concert with Martin, Olivia & Bernadette

Adrian & Emerson

Bernadette & Chris

Martin jumping in the photo — of course!

Thank you to the Palm Springs Art Museum!!! We had a blast!

CBJ Flamenco Ensemble at
Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater

As part of the Free 2nd Sundays Series

When: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Where:101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
phone 760.322.4800

Concert Time: 3pm
Open to the Public

Photo Courtesy: Sylvia Hardt Photography

Chris Burton Jácome is one of the most in-demand flamenco guitarists in the US. Rarely is an artist capable of touching the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures, and diverse backgrounds. Chris studied flamenco in Sevilla, Spain where he learned how to accompany flamenco dance and singing from the best-known names in Spain. Joining Chris for this performance will be flamenco singer Olivia Rojas and flamenco dancers Martín Gaxiola, Bernadette Gaxiola and Lena Jácome with percussionist Emerson Laffey and bassist Adrian Goldenthal. Chris’ group is one of the most innovative and inspiring new acoustic flamenco groups in the USA.

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but only because I was too busy enjoying my time in Sevilla, Spain. I just returned to Phoenix a day ago from a wonderful month enjoying all that Sevilla had to offer. Below are a few pics from my time there:

Hanging out at La Carboneria before a flamenco performance.

At Pena Torres Macarena with Olivia enjoying a nuevo flamenco performance.

With Olivia.

Chris & Kris.

With Juana Amaya

I call this photo, “Dancer in the Dish”

Emilia, Kris & Chris

I don’t remember the name of this church, but it is located on Calle San Luis.

Enjoying some tapas in Lebrija with Chris, Kris & Olivia

I love sunflowers.

More photos to come. For additional information on flamenco events please visit: www.lenajacome.com

Join me for an evening of Flamenco dance & music at

Chandler Center for the Arts.

All proceeds benefit Brazos Abiertos. Thank you to Alma Schnell of Alma Performing Arts for coordinating this wonderful event.

These AMAZING images are courtesy of my wonderful friend & talented photographer, Shari Robbins of www.EveryDayArtbyShari.com.

The ‘LEVANTO’ CD Release Concert with Calo Flamenco held at Chandler Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 2nd, was performed to a SOLD OUT Theatre! Everyone who attended the concert received a signed, ‘Levanto’ CD that was included with their ticket purchase.

Chris Burton Jácome

Kris Hill

Calo Flamenco

Martín Gaxiola

Olivia Rojas & Chris

Martin & Bernadette Gaxiola

Dancing with Molly Thomas

Chris Burton Jácome

(From L to R) Molly Thomas, Kris Hill, Jennifer Mayer, Adrian Goldenthal, Martin Gaxiola, Chris Burton Jácome, Olivia Rojas, Vanessa Lopez, Lena Jácome, Bernadette Gaxiola

Thank you once again to our dear friend & talented artist, Shari Robbins, www.EveryDayArtbyShari.com. Thank you to Chandler Center for the Arts and to all the fans for making the concert so memorable. Calo Flamenco will be performing at Chandler Center for the Arts on September 19th. You won’t want to miss it!!!

This great article just came out yesterday in the Arizona Republic written by Jennifer McClellan. The Levanto CD Release Concert takes place at Chandler Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 2nd at 3pm. Chris Burton Jácome & Calo Flamenco will be performing. Tickets are on sale for $25.00 and include a signed CD with your ticket purchase. Get your tickets while they last!!!!

Arizona Republic Article written April 28, 2010. 'LEVANTO' CD Release Concert at Chandler Center for the Arts on May 2nd

Chris Burton Jácome

with Calo Flamenco at Chandler Center for the Arts

When:
Sunday, May 2nd
Time: 3pm
Where: Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler Arizona

Tickets: Please visit: Chandler Center for the Arts
$25.00 Tickets includes a signed CD. This performance will sell out.

Join Chris Burton Jácome and Calo Flamenco for an intimate and unforgettable evening of music and dance at Chanlder Center for the Arts. Chris eleases ‘LEVANTO’ – The first ever CD of its kind producted in the US: ‘Levanto’ is a culmination of work in collaboration with Calo Flamenco: Ballet de Martin Gaxiola, a professional flamenco repertory company based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Encapsulated in this brilliant CD is raw emotion, including rhythmical footwork, mesmerizing vocal harmonies and innovative melodies; a reflection of the bymbiotic working relationship shared between Chris Burton Jácome and artistic Director, Martin Gaxiola.

“Levanto” is a celebration of culture; the culmination of all the richness of pure flamenco mixed with Chris Jácome’s unique musical perspective. Chris Burton Jácome’s CD “Levanto” will challenge and excite your thoughts about this gypsy art form while creating a superior audio experience that will leave you feeling inspired and energized. “Levanto is fabulous flamenco that can stand alongside any created in Spain or by those inspired beyond its borders.” — World Music Central