About this event

A Night in Spain: From Castilla to the Borderlands

Join us for a special fundraiser where art, history, flavor, and imagination meet, inspired by The Quest to Dream II: A Rare Collection of the First Printed Don Quixote Illustrations. This special exhibition features original works by more than 28 local artists, each reimagining Don Quixote through their own creative lens, drawn from Cliffe Killam’s personal collection.

The evening opens with a conversation moderated by Laredo Center of the Arts Vice Chair and Art Acquisition Committee Chair, Melissa Amici with Cliffe Killam, Maite Gomez-Rejón, and Bobby Gonzalez. They’ll reflect on why Don Quixote—often called the world’s first modern novel—still resonates today, with its timeless themes of imagination, idealism, and the search for meaning in a changing world. The discussion will also explore how traditions of food and wine crossed oceans and mingled with Native ingredients, landscapes, and rituals to shape new cuisines and identities along the Rio Grande.

Guests will then enjoy Don Quixote–inspired tapas, view the exhibition, and take part in a hands-on printmaking workshop.

MENU MAY INCLUDE:

• Montadito de Alubias Con Chorizo
• Ensalada de Tomate, Manchego, Perejil y Ajo
• Cantimpalito Salchicha en Vino Tinto con Migas
• Potaje de Garbanzo, Col y Manchego
• Gazpacho con Berenjena Asada

The fundraiser supporting the Laredo Center for the Arts (LCA) and celebrate the arts in Laredo and South Texas. Proceeds will help further LCA’s mission to promote, encourage and support multi-disciplinary arts in our community, while also funding a pivotal initiative: the Art Acquisition Project, which is designed to build a collection of local and regional artists work and will become Laredo’s first Museum of Contemporary Art. An inspiring space that will celebrate the creativity of our community and beyond Your support will strengthen our community’s cultural foundation, foster artistic creativity and make art more accessible for all.

By attending, you are on the exciting journey to transform Laredo’s cultural landscape. Together we can help LCA build a stronger cultural foundation, boost tourism and bring the LCA’s artistic vision to life.

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