VENUES

VENUE SPONSORS
The Festival is a Movable Feast in that each event is presented in a different venue, each spectacular in its own way, and carefully selected to reflect the Baroque spirit. For this we thank the following sponsors for their support:

Posada San Francisco, Plaza Principal #2, Centro: designed to resemble a Spanish Colonial monastery, and overlooking the main plaza. The Posada also boasts a spacious music space especially conducive to chamber music. The restaurant is preparing a delicious selection for Festival goers.http://www.posadadesanfrancisco.com/


The Hyder House, Quebrada #85, Centro: One of San Miguel’s most acclaimed residences, opens to season ticket holders and patrons for the sheer joy of listening in a beautiful colonial home with its terraced patios and gardens in the heart of the old city near the central Plaza. http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/05/10/properties/rehyder.php

La Puertecita, Santo Domingo #75, Colonia Los Archos: An elegant boutique hotel, formerly a residential estate, is set amidst a private park, cascading waters and sculptures, in the fashionable Atascadero district of San Miguel. Lunch will be available from its fine restaurant.
http://www.lapuertecita.com/

Toller Cranston Gallery, Sollano #84, Colonia Centro: Internationally acclaimed painter and former Olympic medalist figure skater, Toller Cranston, graciously opens his artist studio and lush tropical gardens to host a Baroque Festival evening concert. http://www.tollercranston.com/

Casa Grau Art & Antiques Center, Zacateros #19, Centro: Specializing in Spanish colonial and Medeterrian antiques, professional restorer and manfacturer Peter Grau, opens his doors for music from the same period.
http://casagrau.com/



St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Cardo #6, Centro: This building was constructed in the 17th century colonial style of a country church, and its lovely, intimate nave with its warm and resonant acoustics frequently hosts musical events in San Miguel. http://www.stjamescathedral.on.ca/outreach.asp#639


Instituto Allende, Ancho San Antonio #20, Centro: Established in 1927 as the Escuela de Universitaria de Bellas Artes, occupying its own fine buildings and grounds, and offering undergraduate and advanced degrees in Fine arts, and Spanish language courses, the Instituto is as an internationally known cultural and educational center. http://www.institutoallende.com.mx/



Rancho La Loma, Kilometer 3, Hwy to Dolores Hidalgo: The picturesque location of this ranch in the countryside provides a scenic spot for a chamber music concert and such diversions as horseback riding or just admiring the lovely collection of antique carriages that grace the grounds. Transportation provided for season ticket holders.
http://rancholalomaequestriancenter.blogspot.com/

Atotonilco Sanctuary, Carretera a Dolores Hidalgo: In nearby village, this 16th century church is decorated with frescoes from the time of Boccherini, a UNESCO World Heritage the site, and where the bell signaling the Mexican revolution was sounded.
http://www.de-paseo.com/depaseosanmiguel /SitiosInteres/AtotonilcoENG.htm

Bellas Artes, Hernández Macías esq. Canal, Col. Centro,: This colonial jewel is now home to the Bellas Artes Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez "El Nigromante, where our Baroque string instrument exhibit will be on display.
http://www.depaseo.com/depaseosanmiguel/SitiosInteres/Nigromante.htm


Hacienda Atotonilco, Across from the Sanctuary: Owner David Areingdale has opened his spectacular showplace hacienda for the festive gala celebration that will follow the concert in the adjacent church. Carretera a Dolores Hidalgo

Santa Clara Church, Calle Ignacio Allende, Centro, Queretaro: Located in the nearby “Silver City” of Queretaro, this church is part of a 17th century Baroque structure, famous for the alter-piece of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and profusely decorated with a wealth of paintings, medallions, and a pulpit encrusted with silver and mother of pearl.

*Venues and artists are subject to change without notice