LOS ANGELES AREA
FLAMENCO DANCE
WITH ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
JIMENEZ
JUNE 1 & 8, 2013
THE CENTER FOR
WORLD DANCE
230 WEST MAIN STREET
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
INFO: (213) 479-2454
Learn at the dance and cante workshop led by master instructor Antonio Rodriguez Jimenez (“El Chupete”) Two sets of classes: Tango on May 31 and June 7 and Bulerias on June 1 and 8, 2013.
CORAZON DE LOS ANGELES
ART BY GEORGE YEPES
CORAZON DE LOS ANGELES
GALLERY
624 NORTH MAIN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
INFO: (213) 617-0227
An exhibit of the art by George Yepes.
SEVEN BEAUTIES
THROUGH JUNE 2, 1013
AVE 50 GALLERY
131 NORTH AVENUE 50
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
INFO: http://www.avenue50studio.com
The Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present in the main gallery, “Seven Beauties”, organized by artist, curator José Lozano. Features works by artists Kim Abeles, Leigh Salgado, Rochelle Botello, Poli Marichal, Stephanie Mercado, Linda Arreola and Lili Bernard.
FRANK GUTIERREZ
EXPLAIN YOURSELF
THROUGH JUNE 2, 2013
AVE 50 GALLERY
131 NORTH AVENUE 50
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
INFO: http://www.avenue50studio.com
The Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present in the Annex Room, “Explain Yourself”, paintings by Frank Guiterierrez. Explain Yourself. Frank Gutierrez, known not only for autobiographical work, but for art that questions contemporary thinking, has produced a new series based on the fairy tale, Alice in Wonderland. Painting in a youthful, contemporary style, Gutierrez uses iconic imagery as a vehicle for his commentary. One wonders how close to home this strikes.
MUJERES IN THE MOVEMENT FOR
CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES
JUNE 3, 2013
CHICANO STUDIES RESEARCH
CENTER LIBRARY
144 HAINES HALL
UCLA
LOS ANGELES, CA
The 20th anniversary celebration of the hunger strike that led to the creation of the César E. Chávez department of Chicana and Chicano Studies. Speakers include Cindy Montañez, Josefina Sntiago, Cristine Soto de Berry, José Aguila-Hernández and Raul Ruiz.
IGNACIO GÓMEZ
RETROSPECTIVE
June 7- 27, 2013
CREATIVE ARTS
CENTER GALLERY
1100 WEST CLARK AVE
BURBANK, CA 91506
Acclaimed Chicano artist Ignacio Gómez opens a one-man retrospective at the City of Burbank Creative Arts Center Gallery. This long awaited exhibit showcases over four decades of stunning representational art. Renowned for this poster of the Luis Valdez play, Zoot Suit and for his upcoming Cesar Chavez monument in Riverside, California, this is an opportunity to see the life works of the one of the most distinguished Chicano artists. Opening reception is on June 7th from 7-9PM.
NALIP CONFERENCE 2013
JUNE 6-9, 2013
SHERATON UNIVERSAL
HOTEL,
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA
INFO: http://conference2013.nalip.org/
The annual conference of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers features this year’s theme of The Evolving Latino Trillion Dollar Market. Check the NALIP website above for registration information and agenda of events and speakers.
NHMC MEDICON
JUNE 20, 2013
PASADENA CONVENTION
CENTER
300 EAST GREEN STREET
PASADENA, CA 91101
INFO: (626) 793-2122 OR http://www.nhmc.org
Mark your calendars for NHMC’s 2013 MediaCon taking place on June 20 at the Pasadena Convention Center. MediaCon will convene media advocates & influencers, industry executives and celebrity talent to network, discuss trends and gain insight on emerging issues. From keynote speakers and timely panel sessions; to creative and executive tracks; to best practice case studies, MediaCon delivers access and content. Attendees include TV, cable, film, marketing and social media executives as well as producers, writers, directors, advertisers and entertainment fans to name a few.
MASKING LOVE
ART OF ARIEL VARGASSAL
JUNE 8, 2013
FREMONT GALLERY
812 FREMONT AVE.
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
INFO: http://www.fremontgallery.com
The art work of Ariel Vargassal is featured this month at Fremont Gallery. Opening reception is on June 8, 2013. 6-9PM Music by Camila Arnold.
SHAPES SEEP THROUGH
ART BY CARMEN ARGOTE
JUNE 8 THROUGH JULY 26, 2013
VINCENT PRICE MUSEUM
COMMUNITY FOCUS GALLERY
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
1301 AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
INFO: http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org
This summer VPAM will host the large-scale sculptural installation of Los Angeles-based artist Carmen Argote. A few years ago as part of a two-part artwork, the entire wall-to-wall carpeting of Argote’s childhood home, a 720-square-foot dwelling in the Pico Union area of Los Angeles, was lovingly painted, carefully documented in situ, and finally excised from its environment. The resulting exhibition, 720 sq. ft.: Shape Seeps Through, explores residual spatial memory and the impact it has had on the artist. Now extracted and inserted into a conceptual context, the carpet transcends its functionality and serves as a dynamic visual element that both metaphorically and literally uncovers the interconnectedness of space and memory.
TRILOQUIA de
GILDA SALINAS
JUNE 14-23, 2013
TEATRO FRIDA KAHLO
2332 WEST 4TH STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
INFO: (213) 382-8133 and http://www.fridakahlotheater.org
A trilogy of plays by Gilda Salinas performed in Spanish directed by Rubén Amavisca-Murúa.
BEAUTIFUL
THROUGH JUNE 16TH, 2013
LOS ANGELES THEATER
CENTER
514 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
INFO: http://www.thelatc.org
Beautiful is a solo play about a young girl, an island, and a secret that begs to be told. Told through the spoken word poetry of international artist Jozanne Marie, this harrowing coming of age story from Jamaica to the Bronx will stay with you long after you leave the theater. Written and performed by Jozanne Marie, Directed by Geoff Rivas, Produced by The Latino Theater. Company
SHORT THEATER FESTIVAL
JUNE 28-30, 2013
TEATRO FRIDA KAHLO
2332 WEST 4TH STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
INFO: (213) 382-8133 and http://www.fridakahlotheater.org
The new and vibrant Latino/Chicano Theater in Los Angeles. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays 6 PM
ALPHABET SOUP
ART EXHIBIT
THROUGH JUNE 29,2013
PLAZA DE LA RAZA
3540 NORTH MISSION STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.plazadelaraza.org
New works by artists Chaz Bojorques, Cryptik, Retna, Defer, Sleeps and Prime. Exhbit is at the Plaza del al Raza boathouse. 3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90032.
JEWELRY MAKING
WORKSHOP
THROUGH JULY 15, 2013
TIA CHUCHA CENTRO
CULTURAL & BOOKSTORE
13197-A GLADSTONE AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
INFO: http://www.tiachucha.com
The summer jewelry making workshop takes place at Tia Chucha’s. Check website for details.
A DAYDREAMERS STREET
THROUGH JULY 26, 2013
VINCENT PRICE MUSEUM
COMMUNITY FOCUS GALLERY
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
1301 AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
INFO: http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org
Ana Serrano is a Los Angeles-based artist whose hand-made urbanscapes have received acclaim in recent exhibitions in California, Texas, Tennessee, and Idaho. Using simple materials like cardboard, glue and paint, Serrano creates miniature neighborhoods that reference Los Angeles’ colorful, eclectic street scenes. The artist is drawn to vernacular elements such as barbed wire fencing and DIY exterior signage that lend authenticity as well as playfulness to her environmental compositions. Her work enhances our appreciation of the complexities of city life by asserting aesthetic impressions and socio-economic realities
ART CLASSES
THROUGH JULY 27,2013
TIA CHUCHA CENTRO
CULTURAL & BOOKSTORE
13197-A GLADSTONE AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
INFO: http://www.tiachucha.com
Tia Chucha’s on-going summer art classes for ages 8 and up takes place at the El Nido Family Sourcce Center in Pacoima, CA. Check the website for details.
ROMERO, LÓPEZ &
AVILA ART SHOW
THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2013
HOMEGIRL CAFÉ
130 WEST BRUNO STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.homeboy-industries.org/
Art works by a trio of contemporary Latina artists Sonia Romero, Pola López and Isabel Avila on exhibit at the Homegirl Café with an artist reception on May 3rd from 6-9PM.
ADVANCE WARNING
IMAGEN FOUNDATION
AWARDS
AUGUST 16, 2013
IMAGEN FOUNDATION
18034 VENTURA BLVD.
#261
ENCINO, CA 91316
INFO: http://www.imagen.org
The 28th Annual Imagen Awards is scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. For details about the awards event visit: http://www.imagen.org/awards.
ADVANCE WARNING
DAY OF TH DEAD
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
PLAZA DE LA RAZA
3540 NORTH MISSION STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA
INFO: http://www.plazadelaraza.org
This is the Annual Plaza de la Raza Day of the Dead celebration. For current June events chekc the website above.
CULTURAL SUMMER CAMP
BILINGUAL FOUNDATION FOR
THE ARTS
JUNE 24- AUGUST 2, 2013
421 NORTH AVENUE 19
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
INFO: http://www.bfatheatre.org Or: (323) 394-1010.
The Bilingual Foundation for the Arts (BFA) AND THE Tierra Blanca Arts Center have a summer cultural art summer camp for children ages 6 to14 years old. Activities include folklorico dancing, theater arts and crafts. For more information call (323) 394-1010
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.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
CENTRO CULTURAL DE
LA RAZA
2004 PARK BLVD
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
INFO: http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org
For June events at the Centro check their website above.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CALIFORNIA
CANCION DE SAN JUAN
ON-LINE
AT EL TEATRO CAMPESINO
THROUGH JUNE, 2013
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA,CA
INFO: http://www.elteatrocampesino.com
Through CANCIÓN DE SAN JUAN: ORATORIO OF A MISSION TOWN, El Teatro Campesino and composer Daniel Valdez hoped to honor history’s forgotten voices by telling human stories through music and images – evoking the moments and memories of real people who lived and died staking a claim to this little corner of the world. Together these stories, researched and collected by current residents of San Juan Bautista, were woven into an epic tapestry that unfolded as a paean to the rise, fall and constant rebirth of a small town in all its multicultural glory. CANCIÓN DE SAN JUAN: ORATORIO OF A MISSION TOWN explored the many transformations experienced by the people of this region – and their perseverance, resilience and stubborn refusal to cease existing in the face of overwhelming odds. The oratorio is now an online exhibit at the Teatro Campesino website above. Check it out!
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
POP TO THE RESCUE
ART EXHIBIT
MACLA
510 SOUTH FIRST STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
INFO: http//www.maclaarte.org
The Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana presents Pop to the Rescue, a group exhibit of contemporary art by latinas that explores their own popular culture strategies to deal with chaotic environments. Artists include Mitsy, Ávila Ovalles, Carolyn Castaño, Las Hermanas Iglesias and Ana Serrano.
MACARIO
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 10-19, 2013
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.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
SOL Y CANTO
HOUSE CONCERT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
INFO: (650) 947-9669
Sol y Canto is the nationally-touring and Boston Music Award winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and bongo player Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice, Brian’s lush Spanish guitar, they are performing at a house concert for one night only in the bay area. For info and directions call the number above.
SAN FRANCISCO
FUERZA JOVEN
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
DEADLINE JUNE 10, 2013
EL TECOLOTE
2958 24TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
INFO: (415) 648-1045
June 10 is the deadline to apply for an intensive three-week multimedia journalism training program administered through Accion Latina. For more information visit: http://accionlatina.org/our-programs/fuerza-joven/
LA PEÑA’S 38TH
ANNIVERSARY WITH
LATINO JAZZ ORCHESTRA
JUNE 1, 2013 8PM
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
Every Monday night, La Peña’s Theater echoes with the sounds of horns, percussions, and vocals from students of the Latin Jazz Orchestra. Instructed by Josh Jones, they learn and perform great Salsa and Latin Jazz arrangements. This year, they perform for us LIVE to commemorate La Peña’s 38th Anniversary! Drummer & Percussionist Josh Jones is recognized internationally from his touring with such jazz greats as Don Cherry, Steve Coleman, Omar Sosa and Peter Applebaum. He currently tours with Jacqui Naylor.
La PEÑA CHORUS FOR
LA PEÑA’S 38th ANNIVERSARY
BENEFIT CONCERT
JUNE 2, 2013 7:30 PM
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
La Peña Cultural Center is 38 years young this June! Why not join La Peña Community Chorus in saluting the work done by so many over the years to maintain the excellence of this jewel of the East Bay. We are honored to call La Peña our home.La Peña Chorus is planning to record this concert for our next CD, so come be a part of the audience!
La Peña Community Chorus. The La Peña Community Chorus has been singing songs of peace, justice, and hope since it began in 1978. Started by the Chilean exile community who founded La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley in 1975, the original mission of the Chorus was one of solidarity with the resistance against the dictatorship in Chile. But over the years our focus has expanded to other countries, including the struggles of people in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Cuba, and to various labor, community, and women’s struggles closer to home.
LOUNGE RUMBA
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
JUNE 2, 2013 3:30PM -6PM
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.
DR. LOCO PERFORMS
FOR LA PEÑA MURAL BENEFIT
JUNE 7, 2013 8PM
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
Dr. Loco, the celebrated bay area Chicano rock and roller performs for La Peña Mural Benefit.
SALVADOR SANTANA
& BAND PLUS SCRIBE
JUNE 7, 2013 9PM
SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL
19 CORTE MADERA AVE
MILL VALLEY, CA 94941
INFO: http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com
Dr. Rock and Latin Rock Inc. Present Salvador Santana and his band in perforrmance.
IMMIGRANT STORIES HONORING
THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE
JUNE 14, 2013 8PM
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
Living Arts Playback Theatre presents an evening dedicated to honoring the experience of immigrants, and celebrating our community as a nation of immigrants, whether we arrived by choice or by force. Audience members from diverse cultures are invited to share personal stories connected to their legacy. The actors and musicians will transform these stories to improvised theatre pieces to illuminate our individual and collective heritage.
ACCION LATINA
PHOTO CONTEST
THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2013
EL TECOLOTE
2958 24TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
INFO: (415) 648-1045
What does Latino/a life in the Bay look like? Send us your amazing images of what it means to you– our food, our art, our families, our celebrations and traditions, our protests and struggles, our politics. We’re looking for photographs that capture moments that make the quilt of what Latino/a life in the Bay Area represents.
Winners will receive cash and/or surprise gifts from local photography businesses, and selected photographs will be exhibited during our opening reception at the Eric Quezada Center for Culture and Politics on August 23rd, 6-9 p.m. Photos will be up for sale through a silent auction, with 70 percent of the proceeds going to the photographer, and 30 percent towards Acción Latina to offset costs of the event.
SANG MATIZ; RAP &
AFRO RHYTHMS & FLAMENCO
JUNE 28, 2013 9:30PM
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
Sang Matiz sounds like The Gypsy Kings and Jamiroquai had a baby in South America! Sang Matiz is starting the new year with an exotic mix of Afro-Brazilian/Peruvian rhythms fused with Funk & R&B in their first New Album. With amazing musicians from the Bay Area they have found their zone of high energy vibrant sounds from South America and the US; a contagious new Beat to waken your inner self exposing your deepest emotions.
Sang Matiz has come a long way perfecting a combination of styles that can only be described as Danceable, Catchy, Fast, Syncopated melodies with some Rap and Afro rhythms combined with flamenco style finger picking. They hail from Sonoma County back in 2008 making their way to San Francisco establishing a Fan Base of Americans and Latinos looking for a new edge in music. Sang Matiz’s New CD Album is available now everywhere in the Country!!Members:
Yuriza Jared (Singer/Songwriter/Composer), Eddie Cabezas (Lead Guitar/Composer), Miriam Speyer (Bass/Singer/Composer), Joey Castellanos (Drums), Maya Finlay
(Keyboard-Cabaquinho/Recording Engineer), Braulio Barrera (Congas & Cajon player)
MEXICAN TARDEADA
JUNE 23, 2013 3-6PM
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
A monthly Sunday afternoon Mexican music jam in the café lounge. The Tardeadas are informal family-oriented gathering of musicians and Mexican music aficionados. Bring your Tejano/Norteño acordeon, guitar, bass, bajo, or percussion y aquí nos vemos!
OTHER JUNE EVENTS
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
For other events in June at La Peña, please check their website.
JUNE 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.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
ADVANCE WARNING
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
WITH ZARCO GUERRERO
NOVEMBER 3-4, 2013
551 NORTH ALMA SCHOOL ROAD
MESA, ARIZONA
INFO: http://www.zarkmask.com
Celebrated every fall season in the Phoenix area, this year Zarco will be appearing on Sunday, October 28th At the CALA Festival downtown Phoenix and at the Desert Botanical Garden (http://www.dbg.org) on Saturday and Sunday, November 3rd and 4th, 2012 for two days of fabulous entertainment and exhibits. On Sunday at 4:30 PM, La Procesiòn, which reflects the ancient indigenous tradition of a community, march to ancestral burial sites in order to honor those who have gone before us. The festival showcases performing artists and is best known for its one-of-a-kind masked performances using the masks of Zarco Guerrero. He explains the significance and the use of masks in this colorful Mexican tradition that honors and celebrates departed loved ones in a festival setting:
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICANO LOVE IS
FOREVER
JUNE 12,2013 7PM
NORTHWEST CHICAGO FILM SOCIETY
INFO: http://www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org
The Northwest Chicago Film Society presents Chicano Love is Foever/Amor Chicano es Para Siempre, directed by pioneering Chicano filmmaker Efraín Gutiérrez. This 1977 film was lost for many years before it was restord by the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. Check the website for screenings times and venues.
CHAS BOJÓRQUEZ
FROM STREETS TO THE CLOUDS
THROUGH JUNE 30, 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.
JOHN VALADEZ
SANTA ANA CONDITION
THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2013
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
INFO: http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
For thirty-five years, John Valadez (b.1951) has depicted the people and places of Southern California in his exquisite pastels and richly hued canvases. Moving from the realistic to the fantastic, the Los Angeles-based Chicano artist conveys qualities of the city’s lived reality and imagined potential.
Santa Ana Condition: John Valadez is organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Support for the exhibition is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the LLWW Foundation, the Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust, and the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Fund. Additional funding is provided by the Cochrane Exhibition Fund.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
FESTIVAL FLAMENCO
JUNE 14, 15, 2013 8PM
ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THEATER
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
Festival Flamenco Internacional, celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, presents Fiesta Flamenca, a star-studded night of dance with headlining performers. Flamenco’s most renowned superstars represent a wide array of talent and styles, ranging from traditional flamenco to cutting edge performances. This unforgettable evening closes Festival Flamenco 2013, and features celebrated flamenco artists Marco Flores, Iván Vargas, Karime Amaya, and Israel Galvá
Presented in partnership with dancer, choreographer, and producer Frances Lujan, this exciting original production celebrates the rich, unique, and evolving culture of the Southwest in music and dance. Beginning with Native American roots, the show moves on through Spanish and Mexican influences and the cultures of the cowboys and miners to culminate in the vibrant mix of 21st century New Mexico. Featured performers are Mariachi Femenil Flores Mexicanas, R.W. Hampton, Omar Villanueva & Los Amigos, Antonio Reyna, Cielo Los Rumberos, Shelley Morningsong & Fabian Fontenelle, and Ballet en Fuego, with narration by Arturo Sandoval.
STICHING RESISTANCE
HISTORY OF THE
CHILEAN ARPILLERAS
THROUGH JANUARY 2014
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
Nearly forty years ago, the armed forces of Chile overthrew the administration of Salvador Allende. That day, September 11, 1973 created the necessary conditions in which this art form known as arpilleras was born and soon these textiles became the most visual (and visible), poignant, and widespread manifestation of opposition to authoritarianism, violation of human rights, the disappearance of loved ones-all things associated with the military government that ruled Chile until 1990.
Arpilleras are a powerful art form- so much more than a “charming” or quaint applique. Layers of sackcloth or burlap fabric (arpillera) were joined, principally through applique, to create multi-dimensional (in layers and meaning) works of protest and resistance. Based on the collection of poet and Wellesley College professor Marjorie Agosín, the exhibition, Stitching Resistance: The History of Chilean Arpilleras is a result of an intense collaboration by poets, artists, scholars, and curators. It includes a total of 74 works by a variety of arpilleristas (makers of arpilleras) and workshops.
ADVANCE WARNING
TRADISÓN
JULY 14, 2013 7:30PM
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
the Cuban band TradiSón, as its name suggests, specializes in the son, a musical form that combines Afro-Cuban rhythms and Spanish melody. The group also performs other lively Cuban musical genres such as guaracha, guajira, and bolero, exuding joy in every performance. TradiSón features lead singer Gilberto Noriega (Cuquito), guitarist Benito Torres (El Beny), percussionist Amaury Rodríguez, tres player Miguel Delgado, and bassist and vocalist Guillermo Linares. TradiSón is the house band at La Bodeguita del Medio restaurant in Havana, famous for its mojitos and its storied clientele, including Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Neruda. The band performed its first-ever U.S. shows in New Mexico!
SUMMIT ON LATINO
HIGHER EDUCATION
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 2-4,2013
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: fcertain@unm.edu
The Sereno Alliance for Higher Education in partnership with the University of New mexico jointly convenes the Third Policy Summit on Latino Higher Education.Theme is”We are the Future and the Future is Now!” Más later.
DENVER, COLORADO
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
JUNE 13 –30TH, 2013
SU TEATRO
721 SANTE DE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
INFO: http://www.suteatro.net
A play collaboration with The SOURCE Theater Company\and a project, that explores myth as a powerful connecting point for all people. The Gospel at Colonus is a Greek tragedy told through African American gospel music. In this new adaptation, we infuse both Latino and African American aesthetics and performance traditions into the mix. Rather than a melting pot, the project offers a cultural intersection, where distinct traditions interlock to provide a cohesive whole.
YOUTH CLASSES
SU TEATRO
721 SANTE DE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
INFO: http://www.suteatro.net
Su Teatro provides workshops for students of all ages, exploring the basics of Chicano Teatro, and extending to advanced performance training. We can tailor workshops to your needs and can provide progressive curriculum over the span of several workshops. We also provide long term residencies and ongoing classes.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Bite like a kitty
THRU JUNE 1, 2013
GUADALUPE CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER ART GALLERY
723 SOUTH BRAZOS STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207
INFO: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
This year’s CAM perennial at the Guadalupe Cultural Art Center Art Gallery highlights five exemplary San Antonio artists: Joey Fauerso, Julia Barbosa Landois, Saintlorraine (a collaboration between choreographer Britt Lorraine and visual artist Kristy Perez), and Sarah Sudhoff, Curate dby Bill Arning. Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Museum Houston. bite like a kitty runs through Saturday, June 1, 2013.
CAMP GUADALUPE
JUNE 10-28 AND JULY 8026, 2013
GUADALUPE CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER
1301 GUADALUPE STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207
INFO: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
The summer program for ages 8-12 is a multi-dicisplinary camp filled with activities all day including creative writing, music, dance, media arts, theater arts and visual arts. Scheduled for June 10-28th and July 8-26th,2013.
ADVANCE WARNING
EL MUNDO ZURDO
ACTIVISM, PHILOSOPHY &
PEDAGOGY
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
501 CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO,TX 78207
The Society for the Study of Gloria E. Anzaldúa convenes an international conference on the work of Gloria E. Anzaldúa, November 14-16, 2013 at the University of Texas, San Antonio-Downtown Campus.
CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS
CHICANO LEGACY
COMMEMORATION
ADVANCE WARNING
NOVEMBER 7-10, 2013
VARIOUS LOCALES IN
CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.zavalacountysentinel.net
A three day celebration honoring the contributions of Chicano Movement activists in Crystal City. Activist include Diana Serna Aguilera, Roberto Alonzo, Virginia Torres, Sandy Cardenas, Richard Espinosa, Jose Angel Gutierrez and many others. More details later.
HOUSTON, TEXAS
INCENSE OF
ANCIENT MEXICO
DR. JESÚS MEDEL
JUNE 13, 2013 7PM
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NORTHLINE CAMPUS
8002 FULTON STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77022
Dr. Jesús Medel, a lecturer on Mesoamerican culture at Houston Community College will lecture on POM = Incense + Incense burners. He will provide a historical perspective on incense and incense burners on the opening day of an exhibit of Mesoamerican artifacts .
BALLET FOLKLORICO
MASTER CLASSES
JUNE 4- JUNE 14, 2013
MECA
1900 KANE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77007
INFO: http://www.meca-houston.org
MECA’s Ballet Folklorico offers masters class Monday and Wdnesady, 5:30 PM to 7PM. Call Julio López at (714) 802-9370.
ADVANCE WARNING
GIRLS ROCK CAMP
JULY 29-AUGUETS2, 2013
MECA
1900 KANE STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.meca-houston.org
Girls Rock Camp Houston (GRCH) is dedicated to empowering girls and young women of all backgrounds and abilities through musical education and creative expression. Girls Rock Camp Houston is a one-week summer day camp formed to offer girls (ages 8-18 years old) music and self-empowerment based workshops. GRCH will offer campers the opportunity to form a band, write an original song, and perform the song live at the end of the GRCH End of Camp Showcase held at a live music venue at the end of the week long session.
This year’s Girls Rock Camp Houston is shaping up to be the biggest one yet! Due to the increasing number of campers, Girls Rock Camp Houston will be held at MECA this summer. Registration and medical release forms will be available on the Girls Rock Camp Houston. Deadline is July 1, 2013.
DALLAS, TEXAS
TEXAS BEFORE THE ALAMO
JUNE 19, 2013
LATINO CULTURAL CENTER
2600 LIVE OAK
DALLAS, TX
INFO: (214) 671-0045
The Dallas Mexican American Historical League (DMAHL), in partnership with Mexican American Studies (MAS) and the Department of History at the University of North Texas (UNT), present a Spanish Texas History Symposium and Premier of the new documentary film by director and producer Bill Millet, “Texas Before The Alamo” (Millet Films). The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, Texas.
Filmed at actual historic sites in Texas and Mexico with noted historians and professional actors, “Texas Before The Alamo” is about the founding of Texas and the Spanish who established Missions, Presidios and Trails now known as Goliad, the Alamo, San Antonio Missions and El Camino Real de los Tejas. The film is dedicated to the research and tenacity of authors, archaeologists, historical organizations and researchers of Spanish Texas who have been consultants and producers for this project.
The rich Tejano culture of this State descended from Spanish Texas, and was manifested by the establishment and unveiling of the Tejano Monument on the grounds of the State Capital Building in 2012. This film is an outreach of that project and the efforts of Tejano activists like Adina de Zavala, whose struggles ensured that the Franciscan Missions in San Antonio, including the Alamo, would survive to be nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
“Texas Before The Alamo,” a film about the true founders of modern Texas, will be broadcast on PBS (public television stations) Fall of 2013.
THE DREAMERS:
A BLOODLINE
THROUGH JUNE 15, 2013
LATINO CULTURAL CENTER
2600 LIVE OAK STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.caramiatheatre.org
This is part one of a trilogy on immigration created by the Cara Mía artistic ensemble directed by David Lozano. 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.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
VOCES Y VISIONES
THROUGH JULY 7, 2013
MUSEO DEL BARRIO
1230 FIFTH AVENUE
(AT 104TH STREET)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10029
INFO: http://www.elmuseo.org
Launching a long-term collaboration with New York’s El Museo del Barrio—the leading Latino cultural institution in the U.S. dedicated to Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean art—the Nevada Museum of Art presents a wide-ranging and diverse survey of their stellar art collection. This lively exhibition presents over fifty objects including sculpture, painting, prints, photographs, and mixed media installations addressing themes such as identity politics, colonialism, emotional connections to homeland, and contemporary visual culture. Artworks created by living artists are contextualized with a concise selection of ancient Ta?no stone carvings. Voces y Visiones: Highlights from the Collection of El Museo del Barrio, New York, was jointly organized by the El Museo del Barrio and the Nevada Museum of Art.
MIAMIA, FLORIDA
DEVIOUS MAIDS
ADVANCED SCREENING
JUNE 4, 2013
REGAL CINEMAS
SOUTH BEACH STADIUM 18
1120 LINCOLN ROAD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
Lifetime premieres its high;ly anticipated new drama DEVIOUS MAIDS starring Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramiez, Roselyn Sánchez, Edy Ganem and Judy Reyes.