The Granada Theatre to screen next installment in Cine en Domingo Film Series, ESCUELA DE VAGABUNDOS

The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to present Escuela de Vagabundos, the next installment of the "Cine en Domingo" Film Series, and one of Mexico's most beloved comedy films, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm at The Granada Theatre. Part of an ongoing initiative to highlight both classic and contemporary Spanish language films, the "Cine en Domingo" Film Series aims to engage the Latino community and beyond with this compelling genre of films that - inspire the hearts and of all audiences.

Considered to be one of the finest comedies in Mexican cinema, Escuela de Vagabundos begins with Alberto Medina (Pedro Infante), a famous songwriter, on vacation when the old car he's driving suddenly overheats and starts shooting vapor through the radiator. Alberto gets out of the car to search for water but the car, not having the emergency brake on, starts going downhill in reverse until it falls off a cliff and gets destroyed. Alberto must walk to find help and ends up in the Valverde's home, where he asks to make a phone call. His dirty and ragged clothes cause Emilia to take him for a tramp and she invites him to stay with them. Ultimately, he proves he is not a bad person and earns the family's respect.

In addition to experiencing the film on The Granada Theatre's state-of-the-art digital cinema system, audience members will also enjoy a captivating dialogue between Assemblymember and local civic leader Monique Limón and local media personality Andy Valdez.

Escuela de Vagabundos screens on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 3:00pm at The Granada Theatre. Tickets range in price from $10 - $20, and are available through The Granada Theatre's Box Office - please click here to purchase or call the Box Office at (805) 899-2222. Dates and film titles are subject to change. The film will screen in Spanish with no subtitles.

To learn more about how to support The Granada Theatre, please contact Hayley Firestone Jessup, Vice President for Advancement, at 805-899-3000or hjessup@granadasb.org. For more information, please visit www.granadasb.org.

About The Granada Theatre

The SBCPA, a privately-funded 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1983, is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, including its Historic Theatre District partners (Lobero Theatre and the New Vic Theatre) as well as its eight resident companies (CAMA, Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Theater League and UCSB Arts & Lectures).

The SBCPA's most visible service is operation of The Granada Theatre. Purchased by the SBCPA in 2003, restored and reopened in 2008, The Granada Theatre has state-of-the-art electrical, sound, lighting and fly systems, large and up-to-date dressing rooms, as well as contemporary audience amenities. By providing a world-class venue with skilled house management staff, production staff, marketing and ticketing services staff, the SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara's finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort. For more information please visit www.granadasb.org.

About the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement

The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, through dialogue with community organizations representing the broadest range of constituents possible, identifies unmet needs related to the performing arts, evaluates which can be addressed through current or future SBCPA programs and, by appropriate fulfillment of needs, assists in establishing the SBCPA as a valuable resource central to life in the Santa Barbara region.

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