Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., Athens locals were permitted to do the unthinkable: talk about Bruno. Not only was the fictional seer discussed, but all ages sang about him, enjoying the rich sounds of Colombian folk styles like vallenato and bambuco through the award-winning Disney movie, “Encanto.”
“Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert” was hosted by Ohio Performing Arts in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium for all ages to come and enjoy the movie and its soundtrack. The concert is a cross-national tour where “Encanto” lovers can sing along with their favorite songs from the movie. General tickets were $20, senior tickets were $18 and children/student tickets were $15.
“Encanto” is a 2021 animated film that centers around the Madrigal family, an extraordinary family who lives in a Colombian village. The magic of their home, the Encanto, blessed every member with a gift except for the protagonist, Mirabel. Mirabel ends up being what saves the Encanto, ensuring the family can continue to serve its community…