The Arts, Cultures and Heritage Network worked on this new publication that collects the history of film club in Chile and that also includes a manual for universities that want to replicate this practice that seeks to expand the social fabric of cinema and that contributes to the meeting of people through movies.

Cineclubism and Education, is the book that starting today will be available for open and free download through the page of the State University Network (uestatales.cl). This publication highlights an activity that has been almost invisible in the development of culture in Chile, but which is nevertheless fundamental as a space for discussion and reflection on film production and its relationship with what the country is experiencing.

This is what Guillermo Jarpa, coordinator of Artistic Creation at the University of Chile, believes, who indicates that film clubbing is a practice that “appeals to the gathering of people around cinema as an invitation to live a common experience on two levels: that of exhibition and reflection on cinematographic art. Therefore, its sine qua non condition is that it be participatory and meeting, being a driving force to address general issues typical of all audiovisual citizen culture.”

Film clubs were born as self-managed spaces in which people meet to exhibit and discuss cinematographic works, establishing horizontal dialogues between all participants. In Chile this practice arises precisely in universities, which opted for these spaces that even gave rise to film festivals that last to this day.

This is why the Network of Arts, Cultures and Heritage seeks to rescue this history, highlighting, above all, the material produced in Chile: “For the universities of the State it is important to promote film rescue because Chilean cinema is part of the country's film heritage. . It is through this experience of collective emotion that cinema is transformed into knowledge,” says Leonardo Seguel, director of extension at the University of Bío-Bío.

Along the same lines, Fernando Gaspar, director of Artistic Creation at the University of Chile, highlights that “the rescue, valorization and dissemination of memory, the arts and particularly cinematographic memory, is essential to promote more critical and reflective communities.” about our history and also to value the importance of those who have made these works, because in addition the exercise of rescuing cinematographic memory means the valorization of our history as a country.”

Along with this publication, the network has promoted a series of activities, aimed at promoting film clubbing. Among them is the holding of a national meeting of film clubs that will take place at the University of Bío-Bío in May 2020.

Source: Network of State Universities of Chile

Hand in hand with the most famous operas in the world, the professional cast invites the public to rediscover the feelings of 'Love and Tenderness'.

With a varied program, three notable guests and two concerts in the Elquino territory, the University of La Serena Symphony Orchestra is preparing to offer its tenth concert of the year inspired by the emotions of 'Amor y Ternura', led by the most famous operas from the classical repertoire. The evenings that will say goodbye to the month of November invite the public to remain united through music and experience these performances as a moment of solidarity and reflection, due to the great social outbreak that has marked these last few weeks.

This season's musical journey will be led by one of the most unique Chilean batons, this is the great Eduardo Browne, artistic director and head of the Camerata Universidad de Los Andes and former director of the Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band ensembles of the Department of Music. from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Chile. As a Guest Conductor he has directed concerts and operas in the United States, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, the Philippines and Malaysia, and this month, the community will have the opportunity to delight in his conducting a colossal Lyric Gala.

In Browne's own words, the feelings of 'Love and Tenderness' that the tenth program of 2019 will cultivate reveal that “music and the arts in general have given a very great relevance to what love is and that relevance has passed to be a kind of cliché. It is very difficult to sing a song or write poetry that does not have to do with love. I believe that the emotions of love and tenderness are one of the most central axes of the human being,” says the conductor, confessing that he feels grateful for the invitation to once again lead a concert in the Region of the Stars: “if an institution invites me to directing for the second consecutive year is because there was good chemistry and that fills me with happiness,” he expressed by telephone from Santiago.

Eduardo Browne is not the only artist invited to this journey through the states of the soul. They will be accompanied on stage by two great figures of national and international recognition, possessors of a vast career due to their musical work; These are the soprano Patricia Cifuentes López (Chile) and the baritone Eleomar Cuello Calles (Cuba). “I have had the honor of working with them several times, I have done operas and concerts with them (...) I am very happy to work with Patricia because she is one of the great sopranos in Chile and Eleomar is, certainly, a voice ascending of the highest level,” says the guest director.

The renowned soprano is grateful for the performance of this concert, despite the social outbreak and the contingency in which the country has been involved for more than four weeks: “I am very happy to be able to perform these concerts because it has cost a lot to make music again with everything that is happening and is understood (…) Furthermore, being able to do a concert of love and tenderness responding to the theme, with everything that is happening in the country, is very exciting; It touches a deep chord within you because you are more sensitive. Addressing this type of repertoire in these circumstances makes us a little vulnerable,” she elaborates.

For his part, the Cuban performer is very happy about the invitation that the regional group has made him to be part of their 2019 season: “I am very happy that they have invited me to participate in these concerts and, for the first time, sing. in this region and together with the wonderful Universidad de La Serena Symphony Orchestra. I know about their impeccable career through other colleagues and the important work they do”

This journey to the senses can be seen in the Performing Arts Room of the Palace Cultural Center (Aldunate #599) next Thursday, November 28 at 12:30 p.m. and in the Aula Magna ULS (Benavente #980) on Friday, November 29. this month at 12:00 hrs. Both presentations are free entry and without withdrawal of invitations, until the total capacity of the venues is reached.

This season is carried out thanks to the financing of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, which since 2016 has been attached to the National Budget Glosa; in addition to the important support provided by the University of La Serena and the Directorate of Linkage with the Environment and Extension (DIVEULS); the Municipality of La Serena and its Department of Culture; and the Municipality of Coquimbo in conjunction with its Department of Culture.

Written by Camila Pérez, University of La Serena Symphony Orchestra

Concerts, Master Class and Orchestral Instruction were part of the programming; those that were carried out simultaneously in Coquimbo and La Serena.

With a wide range of educational activities, the University of La Serena Symphony Orchestra visited different venues to imbue different educational communities with music and knowledge and, on the other hand, offer a significant presentation to women deprived of liberty at the Penitentiary Complex of The Serena.

The program developed during the month of October included master classes and orchestral instruction. The first intervention was carried out in the MECESUP Hall of the ULS Music Department before a large number of participants from different schools in Coquimbo and La Serena. The percussion master class was performed by the teacher and musician of the regional cast, Pablo Pallero King, who shared different techniques for the correct execution of the instruments. A learning instance that was highly valued by the students and their music teachers, since it allowed them to broaden their knowledge and exchange experiences with other students in the territory.

A similar day was experienced by the students of the Claudio Arrau College of the Arts in Coquimbo, who were part of the orchestral instruction carried out by the first trumpet of the symphonic ensemble, Sergio Fuentes, who also shared techniques and tips for a better interpretation, as well as, breathing exercises. For Javier Inostroza, an 8th grade student who studies trumpet, he indicated that this is not the first time that he participates in these interventions with the orchestra, “that's why when they come, I always take advantage of participating. I think it is very good that these classes are given because one can learn more about the instrument, resolve doubts, learn musical techniques and concepts that I did not know,” he said.

The educational activities also included concerts, which were performed by the Wood Quintet of the Universidad de La Serena Regional Symphony Orchestra, led by Milén Godoy (traverse flute), Andrés Pallero (clarinet), Cristian Astorga (oboe), Gerson Pierotti (French horn), Francisco Ramos and Alevi Peña (bassoon); the latter, responsible for conducting the presentations. The interpreters appeared in two educational establishments: the Gabriel González Videla High School and the Balmaceda School; both belonging to the Gabriel González Videla Corporation.

Finally, the musicians visited the La Serena Penitentiary Complex, where they performed an applauded and valued concert for more than 50 women deprived of liberty, who enjoyed the classical European repertoire and expressed their joy for this opportunity to enjoy learned music.

It should be noted that these activities and interventions are part of the 2019 Season of the regional orchestra, as well as its educational, musical and territorial work, which is financed by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, which since the year 2016 is attached to the Gloss of the National Budget, in addition to the important support provided by the University of La Serena and the Directorate of Links with the Environment and Extension (DIVEULS); the Municipality of La Serena and its Department of Culture; and the Municipality of Coquimbo in conjunction with its Department of Culture.

Written by Camila Pérez, University of La Serena Symphony Orchestra

DEAR COMMUNITY

Along with thanking the participation and enormous support for the 5th La Serena International Film Festival (FECILS), we want to inform you that we have decided to suspend the exhibition of the film “Araña”, until further notice, due to the complex events that have been taking place. happening in the country and in La Serena.

We are committed as the University of La Serena and FECILS to reschedule the film in a timely manner and we hope to be able to count on everyone who wants to support culture and, especially, our Chilean cinema in the various activities that we program together to enhance the artistic contribution and culture regional and national.

Sign:          Eduardo Pizarro E. Carlos Varas M.

                     Director of FECILS Director of Liaison with the Environment and Extension

                                                                                                                    University of La Serena

In La Serena, October 19, 2019.

During the activity that started the 5th version of the film festival, which is being held for the first time at the ULS, a collaboration agreement was signed between the house of studies and FECILS.

With the presence of various authorities, prominent national actors and a large audience, a new version of the La Serena International Film Festival began, an activity that this year celebrated its 5th version in the Aula Magna of the University of La Serena, study house that will receive the central activities of this event.

Along with the opening ceremony, where the various national and regional films and documentaries in competition were presented, in addition to the films on display, the film "Ema" by director Pablo Larraín was screened.

During the activity, the presence of the Rector of the University of La Serena, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés, the Undersecretary of Cultures and the Arts, Juan Carlos Silva, the Director of FECILS, Eduardo Pizarro, the Seremi of Arts, Cultures and Heritage, Francisco Varas and the president of the Association of Municipalities of the region and mayor of Vicuña, Rafael Vera, together with the actors and actresses Claudio Arredondo, Paulina García, Rodrigo Walker, Juanita Ringeling, Barbara Ruiz-Tagle, Claudio Castelló, Ignacia Uribe, Gabriela Medina and Alvaro Morales.

“It is important to intervene in culture from every point of view, it is the only way to raise education in Chile. I believe that all social actors, including universities, must be involved in a common project linked to art. So it is a very positive initiative and I congratulate the University for joining this important festival, indicated the actor Álvaro Morales regarding the realization of this event at the ULS.

Collaborative work for culture

During the opening ceremony, the University of La Serena and the organizing committee of FECILS signed an agreement, signed by the Rector of the house of studies and the director of the festival respectively, which seeks to formalize a collaborative effort between the institution and the event. culture, for 5 years.

Faced with this commitment from the University of La Serena, Dr. Nibaldo Avilés stated that "we are proud to be able to support this activity, which has a projection on such an important topic as cinema and which is in line with the development of our university and its commitment to link with the environment”.

For his part, the director of FECILS, Eduardo Pizarro, expressed: "we are very happy that the University of La Serena is part of this program, we believe that it is necessary to be able to count on the support of the house of studies, since it gives us the support of linking the academic with the cultural and this will allow FECILS to be given an even greater projection in its next versions”.

This work agreement, together with the realization of FECILS, seeks to generate various activities, such as forums, film screenings, courses and workshops, focused on the dissemination of culture in the community.

Written by Tomás Rodríguez, DirCom

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The traveling exhibition “Sembrando Frijoles” will be available until October 30, organized by the Frijol Mágico Cultural Association, which is part of the exhibition cycle of the University of La Serena. This traveling exhibition seeks to provide a relevant space to emerging talent and those artists with a long history in regional illustration, in addition to motivating new talents to group together and professionalize their love for drawing in general.

In this regard, the Director of Liaison with the Environment and ULS Extension, Mg. Carlos Varas highlighted: “I think it is essential to understand that as a University we have to get closer to citizens, to people, because these types of activities sometimes become invisible; However, the talent we have at the regional level is impressive. There are even people from other institutions working here and I think that is essential to create the necessary networks to be able to move forward.”

For his part, Javier Fredes, manager and director of the Frijol Mágico Cultural Association, emphasized: “the invitation is to the entire community, to people who are interested in art and this world. Understand that drawing can be a profession. If you are bad or you are good it no longer exists, what you have to understand is to look for its style. So, if you are drawing or have a croquera or something, this is the opportunity for you to see that things are being done in the region and that you can reach a higher level. So take advantage of seeing this exhibition, reading the curatorship of why these works are on display, it will help you a lot to know what you can do later.”

One of the attendees of this exhibition, Gabriela Vargas, an academic at the ULS, referred to the opportunity provided by this exhibition and this space. "I think it's great. Young people are always very motivated to participate and develop the talents they have, and in the city and the region there are many talents, so having these groups, these groups that welcome them so that they can have a platform to expose their talent, it seems to me very good".

The exhibition will be open to the community, with free entry, from 10:30 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. and from 14:30 p.m. to 18:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 14:30 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. on Friday, in the Exhibition Hall, located at Benavente 950, La Serena. Interested groups of people and schools can schedule their guided tour by writing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 512204171.

Written by Jenifer Araya, DIVEULS