NIGHT THREE: Where Are Our Local Composers? Featured Composers: Sor Juana Inez De La Cruz, Isabella Leonarda, Lady Mary Dering, and Stephanie Valadez How did Baroque music vary by region? Where are our local composers now? Come celebrate Dia De Los Muertos and third night of the Baroque & Unknown series, as we travel from Italy to England to Mexico to Monterey, highlighting Isabella Leonarda (1620-1704), Lady Mary Dering (1629-1704), Sor La Juana Inez De La Cruz (1651-1695), and local living composer, Stephanie Valadez. Stephanie Valadez, Executive Director of Xicameri Productions, will also be our featured Guest Speaker, sharing insights into both Sor Juan’s life and compositions while finding ties to the Central Coast. We’ll highlight the sole-surviving works of two featured composers and feature a new work from Stephanie’s ensemble, Mecate. This is going to be a one-night only experience. Paired food and beverage tastings available and seating is limited. Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 Location: Wendi Kirby Music, 550 Hartnell Street Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Guest Speaker: Stephanie Valadez Featured Artists: Stephanie Valadez & The Mecate Ensemble Pairings By: Uncle Nearest, Chic Charcuterique, and More!