LOS ANGELES AREA
BROWN IS BEAUTIFUL
CROWD FUNDING PARTY
FEBRUARY 2, 2013 7-10PM
ESPACIO 1839
1839 FIRST STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90063
INFO: Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/525269307513633/
Singer and spoken word performer Olmeca gets together with friends to perform songs from his forthcoming LP at this fund raiser and concert. Who’s Olmeca? Check out Latinopia Music
Olmeca.
SMASH CUT
THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2013
TEATRO FRIDA KAHLO
2332 WEST 4TH STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
INFO: (213) 382-8133 and http://www.fridakahlotheater.org
What would you say if you only had five minutes say it? This is the premise of this ensemble play written by Rubén Garfias playing at the Friday Kahlo Theater through February 3, 2013.
MEXICALI BIENNIAL
EXHIBIT
THRU APRIL 13, 2013
VINCENT PRICE MUSEUM
COMMUNITY FOCUS GALLERY
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
1301 AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
INFO: http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org
VPAM is proud to host the third MexiCali Biennial that will take place from January 19 to April 13, 2013 and includes the work of thirty-three artists. The theme of MexiCali Biennial 2013 is cannibalism. The cannibal is a creature that threatens the collapse of identity and ethics, and instills anarchy in the social order. Cannibalism in the New World was one of the central rationales for colonialism, but MexiCali also proposes it as the path forward for a new model of avant-garde practice. Cannibalism can open up radical new spaces in art for bodies and their environmental interactions, and push against the oppressive pressure of hegemonic Western cultural systems. These transformative possibilities can change our relationship with art, and perhaps with the world itself. (Va! –Tia Tenopia)
HISPANICIZE 2013
LOS ANGELES EVENT
FOR MEDIA
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
THE FALLS LOUNGE
626 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.HispanicizeEvent.com
Organizers of Hispanicize 2013, the fourth annual Latino trends event scheduled for Miami Beach, April 9-13, are hosting a Latino entertainment industry and Hispanic journalists gathering at The Falls in Downtown LA on February 6th. Sponsored by Redbull (@Redbull #giveyouwings) and in partnership with the Public Relations Society of America, HPRA, Latin Heat and Getty Images Hispanic, the special event will prepare participants about what to expect at Hispanicize 2013, a one-of-a-kind event that brings the nation’s most influential Latino celebrities, journalists, brands, bloggers, filmmakers and music artists together.
LUIS VADLEZ’S
STINKIN’ BADGES
FEBRUARY 8- MARCH 10, 2013
CASA 0101 THEATER
2102 EAST FIRST STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.casa0101.org
In only its second production in Los Angeles since 1986, Luis Valdez’s I Don’t Have To Show You No Stinking Badges makes a comeback at Joefina Lopez’s Casa 0101. The theatrical production will be presented in a limited run from February 8 – March 10, 2013 at the New Casa 0101 Theater; 2102 E. First Street (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, CA 90033 under the direction of Hector Rodriguez. Preview performances will be given February 1, 2 and 3, 2013.
ENSEMBLE ARTIST EXHIBIT
FEBRUARY 9 – 28, 2013
FREMONT GALLERY
812 FREMONT AVE.
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
INFO: http://www.fremontgallery.com
The February Art Exhibit at the Fremont Gallery includes works by the following artists: IRENE CARRANZA, CARLOS ALMARAZ, DAMIAN CHAVEZ, EDEM ELESH, SEBASTIAN CHAVEZ, EVA MALHOTRA, ALBERT BEACH, ARMANDO BRITO ELSA FLORES,
LIZ REDAY, ROBERTO GUTIERREZ, DOMINGO RODRIGUEZ, YOLANDA LONDONO
HERBERT SIGUENZA, CARLOS MOLINA, OSCAR SANABRIA, ANDRES MONTOYA
RICHARD VALDES, JULIE NAGESH, LAWRENCE HERRERA, BONNIE LAMBERT, JOSE LOZANO, RAUL DE LA SOTA, and WAYNE HEALY
LA BELLA MUJER
BY IRENE CARRANZA
THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2013
FREMONT GALLERY
812 FREMONT AVE.
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
INFO: http://www.fremontgallery.com
Original art and prints by artist Irene Carranza.
BOYLE HEIGHTS -ART
VIDA Y AMOR
THROUGH MARCH 30, 2013
AVE 50 GALLERY
131 NORTH AVENUE 50
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
INFO: http://www.avenue50studio.com
This group exhibit features the works of artists who have lived and/or worked in Boyle Heights. Artists include: Barbara Carrasco, David Botello, Fabian Debora, Frank Romero, George Yepes, Gronk, Jon Measures, Jose Ramirez, Juan Carlos De Luna, Linda Arreola, Margaret Garcia, Ofelia Esparza, Oscar Castillo, Poli Marichal, Rafael Cardenas, Raoul De la Sota, Ricardo Mendoza, Richard Duardo, Roberto Gutierrez, Wayne Healy, Wenceslao Quiroz
GOOGIE STYLE
AVE 50 GALLERY
131 NORTH AVENUE 50
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
INFO: http://www.avenue50studio.com
Googie Style sprouted from our very own LA City streets during the wild and crazy decade of rock and roll, LA developed a totally local style coined Googie in 1952 by Douglas Haskell of “House and Home” magazine. This period of time — the beginnings of space exploration, the rise of post war capitalism, and the coining of another term, “teenagers”, symbolize the era. Googie Style mirrors the excess of post World War II US exuberance; a period of time when US capitalism was on the rise, and we were king of the jungle. Armando Arreola, observant artist of all things peculiarly different decided to sink his teeth into the past and recover from it a piece of history in need of reconsideration. A child of the 50’s himself, a west side chanticleer of disrespected art historical instances, Armando elevates Googie Style buildings into signature portraits where form overpowers a proper mannered taste. Join us on Saturday, February 9 from 7-10 pm for an artist reception where you can confront the artist with questions of classism. The Avenue 50 Studio considers this exhibit one of important cross-class revelation. Who does architecture serve — the masses or the elite? Please join us in an animated discussion of architectural relevance.
MAKE ‘EM ALL MEXICAN
LINDA VALLEJO AT
GEORGE LAWSON GALLERY
FEBRUARY 9 THRU MARCH 7, 2013
GEORGE LAWSON GALLERY
8564 WASHINGTON BLVD.
CULVER CITY, CA
INFO: http://georgelawsongallery.com
This is an exhibit of the work of Chicano artist Linda Vallejo.
CABE CONFERENCE 2013
FEBRUARY 13-16, 2013
LONG BEACH, CA
INFO: http://ww.bilingualeducation.org
The annual conference of the California Association of Bilingual Educators this year is in Long Beach. Check their website for full details.
NALIP LATINO WRITERS
LAB DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: membership@nalip.org
NALIP is now accepting applications for its 2013 Latino Writers Lab. This is a professional developer for mid-career feature and television writers. During the initial six-day workshop, Fellows will benefit from mentoring sessions by industry professionals and a rigorous agenda that includes table readings of their scripts, panels, and pitching and writing sessions led by director/writer/producer and creative advisor Ted Braun. The second stage of the lab offers Fellows the unique opportunity to work closely and consistently with their Creative Mentors for a three-month period following the lab. In order to be considered for this intensive professional development workshop, selected Fellows must be able to provide their own housing and transportation in the Los Angeles area for the duration of the first stage of the lab, March 18-23, 2013. Applications MUST BE E-MAILED by Thursday February 14, 2013 – Notifications by Tuesday February 26. Call us at 310-470-1061 or email
LETRAS DE AMOR
FINE ART PRINT SALE
FEBRUARY 16, 2013
SELF-HELP GRAPHICS
1300 EAST FIRST STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com
Self Help Graphics & Art will hold a special print sale, celebrating the love for the arts. Select fine art prints will be available at 50% OFF on prints below $500 & 25% OFF prints above $500!
Come early and participate in the DIY Screen Printing workshop ($20 Fee, from 10am to 2pm)
SON JAROCHO &
ZAPATEADO LESSONS
ONGOING AT
FLORICANTO CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
4232 WHITESIDE STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90063
INFO: (323) 261-0385
Ongoing classes in son jarocho and other traditional music of Mexico and Latin America as well as Zapateado dancing. Call for more information about classes and prices.
FLAMENCO DANCE &
CANTE WORKSHOP
ARTE FLAMENCO
FEBRUARY 15,16, & 17, 2013
DANCE THEATER
230 WEST MAIN STREET
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
INFO: (626) 458-1234
This is a three-day workshop with acclaimed Flamenco master Anotnio Rodriguez Jimenez (“El Chupete” from Seville, Spain. $75 PER WORKSHOP. Call for more details.
GRANTWRITING WORKSHOPS
FOR ARTISTS WITH LINDA VALLEJO
FEBRUARY 16, 22 & 23, 2013
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
MARCH 2 & 16, 2013
OTIS COLLEGES OF ART & DESIGN
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: lmu (310) 338-1971 AND http://www.otis.edu
Acclaimed artist and fundraiser Linda Vallejo leads workshops on how to “Fund Your Passion” and “The Art of Non-Profit Fundraising.”.
16th ANNUAL NHMC
IMPACT AWARDS GALA
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
The National Hispanic Media Coalition, a non-partisan, non-profit media advocacy and civil rights organization will hold its 16th annual awards dinner on February 22, 2013 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Among the awardees this year are Gina Torres (Suits, USA Network), Lana Parilla from ABC’s Once Upon a Time and Morena Bacarrín from USA’s Homeland series.
NOCHE DE TANGO Y FLAMENCO
PLAZA DE LA RAZA
3540 NORTH MISSION ROAD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
INFO: http://www.plazadelaraza.org
Noche de Tango y Flamenco features Grammy Nominated Artist, Carlos Bosio “El Señor de Tango” and Miguel Bernal Flamenco Dancers. Noche de Tango y Flamenco is a Juan Luna Event.
PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
ONGOING AT
PLAZA DE LA RAZA
3540 NORTH MISSION ROAD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
INFO: http://www.plazadelaraza.org
New classes in the School of Performing and Visual Arts begins its winter session on January 22, 2013. For other events in January at Plaza check out the website above.
ADVANCE WARNING
MARCH 17 – 31, 2013
LAZARILLO DE TORMES
BILINGUAL FOUNDATION FOR
THE ARTS
421 NORTH AVENUE 19
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
INFO: http://www.bfatheatre.org
The Bilingual Foundation for the Arts (BFA) is planning on producing a play Lazarillo de Tormes based on a story written anonymously in 1554 in Spain. Besides its importance in the Spanish literature of the Golden Age, Lazarillo de Tormes is credited with founding a new genre, the picaresque novel from the Spanish word pícaro meaning “rogue” or “rascal.”
OPEN MIKE AT
TIA CHUCHA CENTRO
CULTURAL & BOOKSTORE
EVERY FRIDAY IN
AT 8PM
13197-A GLADSTONE AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
INFO: http://www.tiachucha.com
Tia Chucha’s Open Mic is a welcoming creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings through various styles of expression. Check the website for other events in January.
TEATRO FOR BEGINNERS
THROUGH MARCH 12, 2013
TIA CHUCHA CENTRO
CULTURAL & BOOKSTORE
13197-A GLADSTONE AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
INFO: http://www.tiachucha.com
This beginners class in theater is open to anyone 14 years old to adult. Meets on Tuesday from 6-8PM at the El Nido Family Center, 13460 Van Nuys Blvd. C A 91331.
REPATRIATIONS:
1930s FORCED REMOVAL
OF MEXICANS
LA PLAZA DE CULTURA
Y ARTES AT OLVERA STREET
501 NORTH MAIN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
INFO: http://www.lapca.org
To be announced dates for this exhibit commemorating the force repatriation of Mexican and Mexican American citizens to Mexico during the 1930s. Check website later in the month for details.
CALL FOR POSTERS
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF
POLITICAL GRAPHICS
THROUGH EARLY 2013
8124 WEST THIRD STREET
SUITE 211
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
INFO: http://www.politicalgraphics.org
The Center for the Study of Political Graphics has an open call for posters for a traveling exhibit in 2013 on the theme of Prison Nation: Posters on the Prison Industrial Complex.
WEST COAST TEATRO ENCUENTRO
ADVANCE WARNING
LATE SPRING 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA
A get together of the new coalition of California teatristas and others interested in Latino theater.
EAST OF BROADWAY
ADVANCE WARNING
COMING LATER THIS SPRING
LOS ANGELES THEATER
CENTER
514 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
INFO: http://www.thelatc.org
Check the Los Angeles Theater Center’s website for current information of events and plays.
ADVANCE WARNING
NALIP CONFERENCE 2013
JUNE 6-9, 2013
SHERATON UNIVERSAL
HOTEL,
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA
INFO: http://www.nalip.org
Save the date for the 2013 annual Conference of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. This year’s theme is The Evolving Latino Trillion Dollar Market.
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT FOR IMMIGRATION
REFORM
ADVANCE WARNING
MARCH 16, 2013 8AM- 5PM
HIGHLANDER UNION BLDG #302
UC RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE, CA
INFO: (951) 827-3821 (CHICANO STUDIES)
Chicano students at UC Riverside are sponsoring this non-partisan National Immigration Summit. Invitations have gone out to numerous high profile federal, state and local elected officials as well as community activists. Panel discussions will address all aspects of Immigration Reform with an aim to promoting comprehensive humane immigration reform.
SAN DIEGO
CHILDREN’S THEATER CLASSES
ONGOING AT
CENTRO CULTURAL DE
LA RAZA
2004 PARK BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
INFO: http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org
Classes in theater begin in January and run through March, 2013. For information on enrollment and other January events check the website above.
20th ANNUAL
SAN DIEGO LATINO
FILM FESTIVAL
ADVANCE WARNING
MARCH 7-17, 2013
VARIOUS VENUES
SAN DIEGO, CA
The annual Latino International Film Festival organized by long time director Ethan van Thillo continues for the 20th year. Check out the website for detail on upcoming films in the festival.
SANTA BARBARA
DON LUIS LEAL
LIFE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CHICANA CHICANO STUDIES
COLLOQUIA SERIES
JANUARY 23, 2013
INFO: http://www.chicst.ucsb.edu/
This is part of the on-going year round colloquia at the University of California at Santa Barbara sponsored by the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department. For specific location and times check the website.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
SOLEDAD BARRIO Y
NOCHE FLAMENCO
FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2013
AT EL TEATRO CAMPESINO
PLAYHOUSE
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA,CA
INFO: http://www.elteatrocampesino.com
Visit quaint San Juan Baustista home of the acclaimed Teatro Campesino for a night of Spanish Flamenco, February 6 & 7. Check website for ticket information.
SAN JOSE
CINEQUEST FILM
FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 26 THRU
MARCH 10,2013
TEATRO VISION
365 S.MARKET STREET
SAN JOSE, CA
INFO: http://www.teatrovision.org
Teatro Visión is proud to be partnering with Cinequest Film Festival as they unleash their most electrifying Latino Showcase yet, February 26th to March 10th. Film lovers will celebrate stories of love, laughter, thrills, innovation, inspiration, and life, while discovering the work of some of the world’s greatest artists from México, Ecuador, Panama, Cuba, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and right here in the Bay Area. Cinequest will announce the entire film and event line up for this year’s 23rd annual celebration and gives you a chance to be among the first to discover the many World and United States premieres being presented on January 30th.
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 2013
MACARIO
TEATRO VISION
365 S.MARKET STREET
SAN JOSE, CA
INFO: http://www.teatrovision.org
The novel, MACARIO is considered an iconic Mexican tale, whose characters include popular archetypes of Mexican culture – El Peón (indigenous person, worker), La Mujer Fiel y Valiente (the loyal and valiant woman), El Rico (the Rich), El Diablo (the Devil), El Peregrino (the Spiritual Pilgrim) and others.Written by the mysterious B. Traven (who also wrote Treasure of the Sierra Madre) and published in the 1940s MACARIO is set in pre-independence Mexico, a time when there was a strict cast system based on race, practice of Indigenous culture was subject to severe punishment and the Inquisition was in full force.
Teatro Visión is very excited to launch it’s new work initiative with MACARIO. Play development will involve a creative team led by Teatro Visión Artistic Director, Elisa Marina Alvarado, playwright Evelina Fernandez, Teatro Visión Artistic Program Associate, Rodrigo García, ethnomusicologist and master musician, Russell Rodriguez, choreographer, María de la Rosa and program manager, Dianne Vega. The team will work together to create large scale spectacle theater with music, dance and a rich and magical visual presentation.
ASSEMBLING THE PIECES
THROUGH MARCH 16, 2013
MACLA
510 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
INFO: (408) 998-2783 OR http://www.maclaarte.org/
MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is pleased to present Assembling the Pieces: Reconstructing Memory & Hybrid Identity, featuring new work by San Jose-based artists Tessie Barrera-Scharaga and Samuel Rodriguez. The work presented in Assembling the Pieces address themes of transformation, identity, memory, and the human experience. Barrera-Scharaga and Rodriguez are among San Jose’s most industrious and innovative artists; this exhibition highlights their significant contributions to our artistic landscape.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
MACLA
510 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
INFO: (408) 998-2783 OR http://www.maclaarte.org/
For other February events at the Moviemiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana in San Jose visit their website later in the month.
SAN FRANCISCO
RENACER FOLKLÓRICO BOLIVIA
FEBRUARY 2, 2013 8PM
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
Enjoy the magic of Bolivian live music and dance with Renacer Folklórico Bolivia. Renacer Folklorico Bolivia is a non-profit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its mission is to preserve, perform and disseminate traditional Bolivian folkloric dances to foster an appreciation and understanding of the cultural and historic context of these beautiful dances. This evening’s performance will take you on an imaginary trip around the many regions of this culturally diverse country. Renacer Folklórico Bolivia presenta una noche estelar de Danza con música en vivo. Serán parte de esta celebración en la cual Renacer Folklórico Bolivia hará un viaje imaginario a todas las ciudades de nuestra amada Bolivia. CHECK WEBSITE FOR TICKET INFORMATION.
LOUNGE RUMBA
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
The Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the word used for a group of related, community-oriented, music and dance styles in Cuba. Rumba developed in rural Cuba, with strong influences from African drumming and Spanish poetry and singing.
OTHER FEBRUARY EVENTS
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
For other events in February at La Peña,plase check theri website laterin th emonth.
FEBRUARY EVENTS AT
THE MEXICAN MUSEUM
FOR MASON CENTER, BLDG. D
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
INFO: http://www.themexicanmuseum.org
For updated events at the Mexican Museum check their website above.
HENDERSON, NEVADA
CHILEAN MINERS MURAL
& LETTERS
MCCAW SCHOOL OF MINES
GORDON MCCAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
57 LYNNE LANE
HENDERSON, NEVADA
INFO: (702) 799-8930
On exhibit at the McCaw School of Mines in Henderson Nevada is a new mural depicting the plight of the Chilean Miners along with letters they wrote to their loved ones. Parents and students are welcomed to view this mural of the Chilean Miners. You can call the Executive Director Clyde Caldwell at 702 799 8930 to set up a time to see the mural and letters. This will help because they do a tour of the mine that takes over an hour. Our thanks to Larry Rush for this posting.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHAS BOJÓRQUEZ
FROM STREETS TO THE CLOUDS
THROUGH JUNE, 2013
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
INFO: http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
This new exhibition features Los Angeles artist Chas Bojorquez.Forty years ago he embraced the “cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood inspiring him to create his own unique style. For other events in January check the museum website later in the month.
ENCUENTROS FLAMENCO
FEBRUARY 9, 2013 7PM
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
INFO: http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
Join the Chicago Symphonietta Percussion Ensemble perform works by Carlos Chavez, Jeff Handley and Calros Surinach as well as flamenco favorites. Check the museum website or the Chicago Sinfoietta website for ticket information.
SIGNATURE ART WORKS
THROUGH APRIL 7, 2013
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
INFO: http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
National Museum of Mexican Art’s “Signature Works: 25th Anniversary Gifts to the Permanent Collection.” Featured art includes “ODE TO LUIS BUÑEL (Homenaje en su Centenario)” A gift to the memory of Luis Spota Saavedra-in the museum’s Main Gallery. Exhibition dates January 17 through April 7, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
ANTI-COLONIAL & UNDERCOVER
REIES TIJERINA & LAND GRANTS
LORENZA OROPEZA
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
STUDENT UNION BLDG 3RD FLOOR
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
INFO: dcorrea@unm.edu
In this talk Lorenza Oropeza will present material from her forthcoming book in which she examines the history of the Alianza Federal de Mercedes and its controversial leader, Reies Lopez Tijerina. Her work considers the years just prior and after the Alianza’s founding in 1963.During these years, Tijerina developed an anti-colonial critique of the United States while at the same time building an organization that rested upon hyper-exploitation of women, even in his own family.
CARNAVAL!
CELEBRATION 2013
FEBRUARY 8-9,2013
ALBUQERUQE JOURNAL THEATER
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
The NHCC’s annual celebration of Carnaval is a festive and colorful evening of music and dance featuring the Odara Dance Ensemble and the musical group PANdemonium. This year’s performance showcases the Carnaval celebrations of Cuba, Trinidad, Brazil and New Orleans. Pilar Leto, founder, choreographer and artistic director of the Odara Dance Ensemble, and Frank Leto, musical director and leader of PANdemonium, have created a dazzling spectacle of engaging music, vibrant dance, and beautiful costumes.
MAREMMÁGNUM PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT/FOUR DECADES IN SPAIN
AND EUROPE
THROUGH MARCH 29, 2013
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
This exhibit was curated by Spanish photojournalist Jordi Socias, (Barcelona, 1945). Socias is one of the key names in the evolution of Spanish photojournalism in the last decades. His style moves away from the objectivity deemed inherent in photography, and becomes aware of its own subjective representation. The most important figures and events of the country’s modern history have posed for him, and together form a fascinating narrative of life since the 1970’s His portraits include Salvador Dalí, Jorge Luis Borges, Graham Greene, John Le Carre, Pedro Almodóvar, Francis Ford Coppola and Penelope Cruz.
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
19TH ANNUAL BORDER
BOOK FESTIVAL
ADVANCE WARNING
APRIL 19-21, 2012
The annual Border Book Festival organized by author Denise Chavez will take place at the Casa Camino real in its new home at 314 South Tornillo Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
DENVER, COLORADO
NOCHE DE TAPAS, VINO
Y MUSICA CON DANIEL VALDEZ
FEBRUARY 7,8,9, 14, AND 15, 2103
SU TEATRO CULTURAL &
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
721 SANTA FE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
INFO: http://www.suteatro.net
Daniel Valdez, co-founder of El Teatro Campesino, singer, actor and director returns to Su teatro with evenings of traditional music of Mexico associated with Pedro Infante. Not to be missed if you are in the Denver area. Check website above for ticket information.
XICANIDIE FILM FESTIVAL
ADVANCE WARNING
APRIL 4-7, 2013
SU TEATRO
721 SANTE DE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
INFO: http://www.suteatro.net
Su Teatro’s annual film festival features films of the Chicano, Mexicano and Indio experience.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE
SCREENING & PANEL
FEBRUARY 7, 2013 11AM -2:15 PM
PALO ALTO COLLEGE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1400 WEST VILLARET BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224
A screening of the film “Precious Knowledge,” about the struggle to save the Mexican American Studies Program in Tucson, Arizona, will be followed by a panel discussion with participants Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Wrier-In-Residence at University of Texas at San Antonio, Dr. Lisa Moore, Prof of English, Women and Gender Studies, University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Carey Latimore, Director of African American Studies at Trinity University, and George Rodriguez, President of the South Texas Political Alliance. Panel will be moderated by Juan Tejeda, Instructor of Music and Mexican American Studies at Palo Alto College. Event is free to the public.
CINEFESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 2, 2013
GUADALUPE CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER
1301 GUADALUPE STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207
INFO: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
The 35th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio will be held February 23 through March 2, 2013 in the historic Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe Street. The eight day event will feature national and international film screenings, Q & A sessions, panels and informal discussions.
THIS RIVER HERE
EXHIBIT
JANUARY 11-MARCH 2, 2013
GUADALUPE CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER
1301 GUADALUPE STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207
INFO: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
The Guadalupe investigates the powerful interconnection between word and image by asking artists to visually realize the words of San Antonio’s Poet Laureate, Dr. Carmen Tafolla through her poem This river here. The exhibition runs January 11-March 2, 2013. Guadalupe Gallery, 723 S. Brazos. Free. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m.
CONJUNTO FESTIVAL
POSTER COMPETITION
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2013
GUADALUPE CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER
1301 GUADALUPE STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207
INFO: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
Submit your design for the poster contest – $1,000 cash prize! The Guadalupe invites visual artists and graphic designers to create their poster designs for the Tejano Conjunto Festival (TCF) Poster Contest. Categories include: Jr. High, High School, College, and Open. The overall winner will receive a $1,000.00 cash prize and the winning selection will become the official poster for the 32nd annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio, which will be held May 15-19, 2013 at the Guadalupe Theater and Rosedale Park. Deadline for the submission of artwork is Friday, February 15, 2013, by 5:00 p.m. To obtain a complete set of the Poster Contest Guidelines visit
AUSTIN, TEXAS
RAZA ROUND TABLE
SATURDAYS IN FEBRUARY 10AM
MEXITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1109 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35
AUSTIN, TEXAS
INFO: (512) 944-4123
Community activists gather weekly fora weekly platica and information sharing on
topical issues of the day. The event is open to the public and everyone is invited. For
more information about the Raza Round Table contact Alfred R. Santos (512) 944-4123.
RANCHO ALEGRE
CONJUNTO FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 1, 2013 7PM
FEBRUARY 3, 2013 3PM
AUSTIN MOOSE LODGE
2103 EM FRANKLIN AVENUE
AUSTIN, TEXAS
INFO: (512) 609-9208
Rancho Alegre Radio sponsors this festival of conjunto music which features many acts including Conjunto Volcan, Noel Hernandez, Moses Garza y Los Hermanos Garza Ricky Ruiz y Los Escorpiones, Susan Torres y Conjunto Clemencia, Baraja De Oro, Los Morales Boyz, Conjunto Calidad, Conjunto Kidz, Tina White y Grupo Tormenta, Randy Garcia y Conjunto, Estrella, Crystal N Crew, Rene Ramirez y Poder de Tejas w/Pico Ramirez, Mando y La Venganza Los Enmascarados and others.
16TH CINE LAS AMERICAS
ADVANCE WARNING
APRIL 16- 21, 2013
VARIOUS VENUES
AUSTIN, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.cinelasamericas.org
Cine Las Americas invites filmmakers, producers and distributors to participate in the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, now in its16th year.
HOUSTON, TEXAS
VIVA EL AMOR
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
MECA
1900 KANE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77007
INFO: http://www.meca-houston.org
Viva el Amor: Love From Within. On February 15th, 2013 MECA will be hosting the annual Viva el Amor corazón exhibit and silent auction. MECA will provide a wooden heart canvas (1’x 1’x 1″) to participating local artists. Wooden heart distribution will take place starting Wednesday January 16th 2013. To be included in the auction and or exhibit, donated artwork must be returned to MECA by February 4th 2013 by 5pm CST. The theme of this years’ exhibit is centered around the importance of loving oneself and is titled: Love From Within. We encourage artists to take creative license with the theme and prvided material and most importantly HAVE FUN! For more information please contact Eva Martinez, MECA’s visual art curator via email at evamarialourdes@gmail.com.
SPRING SEMESTER
OF ART CLASSES BEGINS
ON-GOING AT
MECA
1900 KANE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77007
INFO: http://www.meca-houston.org
The Spring semester of classes for youth in art, dance and theater begins. For January events at MECA visit their website above.
DALLAS, TEXAS
TIMELESS MEXICO; THE
PHOTOGRAPHS OF HUGO
BREHME
THROUGH MARCH 3, 2013
LATINO CULTURAL CENTER
2600 LIVE OAK STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.dallasculture.org
The exhibit “Timeless Mexico: The Photographs Of Hugo Brehme” runs from January 1, 2013 through March 3, 2013. On loan from the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University- San Marcos, Timeless Mexico: The Photographs of Hugo Brehme features 60 real photo postcards and hand-tinted photographs of early twentieth-century Mexico. One of that country’s first modern photographers, Brehme focused on iconic subjects ranging from the Mexican Revolution to scenic landscapes, colonial architecture, and the everyday life of indigenous peoples.
THE DREAMERS TRILOGY
LATINO CULTURAL CENTER
2600 LIVE OAK STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS
INFO: http:www.brownpapertickets.com/event/265483
This workshop performance is in anticipation of the final production for the One Act Play festival scheduled for May 31-June 15,2013. Part One of The Dreamers Trilogy focuses on the experience of women who travel from El Salvador in their quest to reach the United States.
EDINBURG, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 21-23, 2013
NACCS TEJAS FOCO
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
PAN AMERICAN
1201 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Recent attacks on Chicano@ and Ethnic Studies programs are reminders of the need for more spaces to produce knowledge in and about our communities. This is a call for proposals for a conference to focus on ways in which academic research, creative activities and pedagogy can directly affect and become embedded in these communities. The conference will take place February 21-23, 2013. Pre-Conference registration deadline is January 21, 2013.
NEW YORK
PUSHING DREAMS PREMIERE
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
NYC ANTHOLOGY FILM
ARCHIVES
32 SECOND AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
INFO: (212) 505-5181
HollyHood Productions, Inc. will host a screening of their ground-breaking urban dramatic series, Pushing Dreams, that Antionette Zel, the CEO of Robert Rodriguez’ El Rey Network referenced by saying, “We are looking for content, for amazing stories from creators like Adel L. Morales.” This series which was partially funded by The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts and can be seen on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, at New York City’s renowned Anthology Film Archives located at 32 Second Avenue, New York, New York, (off of 2nd Street) from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Pushing Dreams focuses on the struggles and successes of the three founders of a fledgling film production company, who live check-to-check in the Bronx, as they navigate the deceptive waters of the independent filmmaking world, while struggling with the demands of work and family.
MIAMI, FLORIDA
HISPANICIZE 2013
ADVANCE WARNING
APRIL 9 THRU APRIL 13, 2013
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA INFO: www.hispanicizeevent.com/
The fourth Annual Latino events for film, music, social media, blogging, advertising and PR has gotten the attention of the biggest brands now sponsoring the event (Target, Univision, UH
McDonalds).