LOS ANGELES AREA
POETS! FIGHT FOR
WRITES!
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
2012 POETRY CONTEST
BEYOND BAROQUE
681 VENICE BLVD.
VENICE, CA 90291
This poetry contest offers awards at $250, $500 and $1,000 and a reading at Beyond Baroque on October 15, 2012. Deadline for submissions is September 1, 1012.
ESCRITORES POR
CIUDAD JUAREZ
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 5-8pm
TIA CHUCHA CENTRO
CULTURAL & BOOKSTORE
13197-A GLADSTONE AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
INFO: http://www.tiachucha.com
Readings by authors in memory of the tragic events going on in Juarez, Mexico.
CONSORTIUM
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
AVE 50 GALLERY
131 NORTH AVENUE 50
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042
INFO: (323) 258-1435
A cultural collaboration between Avenue 50 and the California Artist Coalition of Los Angeles features works by Lynda Brothers, Raoul de la Sota, Frank Gutierrez, Ann Le Pola Lopez, Dave Lovejoy, Hanh Nguyen, Duane Paul and Charla Puryear.
CARLOS ALMARAZ
A LIFE RECALLED
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
THRU DECEMBER 8, 2012
THE LARGE GALLERY
VINCENT PRICE MUSEUM
COMMUNITY FOCUS GALLERY
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
1301 AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
INFO: http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org
Carlos Almaraz: A Life Recalled is a chronological survey of the artist Carlos Almaraz that draws from perspectives of those who cared for and knew him best. The show traces the trajectory of Carlos’s life: earliest years in Mexico; childhood in East LA; travails in New York; an awakening to the Chicano Movement and participation in Los Four collective; domestic bliss as a husband and father; recognition as a rising Los Angeles studio art star; and victim of AIDS. Carlos Almaraz: A Life Recalled is organized by Karen Rapp with Dan Guerrero and Elsa Flores Almaraz. Opening reception on September 8th, 6 to 8 PM.
THE COLOR OF PARIS
ROBERTO GUTIERREZ
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
FREMONT GALLERY
812 FREMONT AVE.
SOUTH PASADENA, CA
INFO: http://www.fremontgallery.com
Los Angeles artist Roberto Gutierrez exhibits recent work at the acclaimed Fremont Art Gallery in South Pasadena. For further information and to view an interview with Roberto check out
the Fremont webite: www.fremontgallery.com
CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
PLAZA DE LA RAZA
3540 NORTH MISSION ROAD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
INFO: http://www.plazadelaraza.org & http://www.lospochos.com
Plaza de la Raza’s SUMMER Nights Program will feature the electrifying Los Pochos conjunto band. Not to be missed!
THROUGH OUR LENS
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
TIA CHUCHA CENTRO
CULTURAL & BOOKSTORE
13197-A GLADSTONE AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
INFO: http://www.tiachucha.com
A photography exhibit of the Tia Chucha Youth Speak Collective Digital Arts Class. Closing reception is on September 28,2012.
ISABEL AVILA
PHOTOGRAPHY
HOY SPACE
SEPTEMBER 20 TO DECEMBER 8,2012
VINCENT PRICE MUSEUM
COMMUNITY FOCUS GALLERY
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
1301 AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
INFO: http://vincentpriceartmuseum.org
Los Angeles-based photographer Isabel Avila exhibits Parallel Worlds exploring the relationship between Mexican American and Native American cultures.
FRIDA KAHLO
ARTIST EXHIBIT
SEPTEMBER 1-29, 2012
PICTURE THIS GALLERY
4130 NORSE WAY
LONG BEACH, CA
INFO: http://www.PictureThisgallery.weebly.com
This annual tribute of art works by various artists dedicated to renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The exhibit at Picture This Gallery will be from September 1 thru September 29th at the Picture This gallery in Long Beach. For more info visit the website.
ANDRÉ & DORINE
SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2012
LOS ANGELES THEATER
CENTER
514 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
INFO: http://www.thelatc.org
Visiting from Spain, Teatro Kulunka is a company committed to mask theater without words or text. André & Dorine explores Alzheimer’s and its affects on an elderly couple.
EMPANADA FOR A DREAM
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 25- NOVEMBER 18, 2012
LOS ANGELES THEATER
CENTER
514 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
INFO: http://www.thelatc.org
Written by and performed by Juan Francisco Villa and directed by Alex Levy. In his living memoir, Juan Francisco Villa uncovers the treasures of his family’s dark legacy in the streets of New York Lower East Side. Winner of the 2012 ITBA Award for “Outstanding Solo Performance.”
FAITH: PART I OF A
MEXICAN TRILOGY
ADVANCE WARNING
LOS ANGELES THEATER
CENTER
514 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
INFO: http://www.thelatc.org
Written by Evelina Fernández and directed by José Luis Valenzuela and produced by the Latino Theater Company.
SALON MEXICO
THE MUSICAL
SEPT. 28-NOV.4, 2012
BILINGUAL FOUNDATION FOR
THE ARTS
421 AVENUE 19
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
The Bilingual Foundation for the Arts mounts an extravaganza musical production.
LA START HERE!
ON-GOING THRU DECEMBER 31, 2012
LA PLAZA DE CULTURA
Y ARTES AT OLVERA STREET
501 NORTH MAIN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
INFO: http://www.lapca.org
The first of its kind in approach and scope, LA Plaza’s inaugural exhibition, LA Starts Here!, examines Mexican and Mexican American history and identity in Los Angeles. Iconic artifacts, one-of-a-kind interactive experiences, and captivating films reveal the region’s rich and often unknown history as a multi-cultural project from its very beginnings. Visitors of all backgrounds are encouraged to think critically about the shaping of cultural and national identity in an increasingly diverse world.
VOCES VIVAS
ON-GOING THRU DECEMBER 31, 2012
LA PLAZA DE CULTURA
Y ARTES AT OLVERA STREET
501 NORTH MAIN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
INFO: http://www.lapca.org
Visitors to both LA Plaza and its website have the opportunity to experience Voces Vivas, an original short-film series featuring interviews with a broad spectrum of Mexican Americans. These films expand on the LA Plaza experience, personalizing Mexican American history through the individual stories of the interview subjects and bringing to light a rich and sometimes controversial history. This series contains 50 films each running 4-5 minutes in length. Approximately half of the films are playing continuously at various kiosks throughout the first floor of the exhibit, LA Starts Here.
HARVEST OF EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
LAEMMLE PLAYHOUSE
THEATER 7
673 EAST COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA
INFO: wthompson@evscommunications.com
This documentary is based on the groundbreaking book by award-winning journalist Juan Gonzalez of the radio show Democracy Now! It focuses on the Latino presence in the United States and the history of US involvement in Latin America.
ADVANCE WARNING
TIERRA BLANCA ARTS
CENTER
“SEMBLANZA LATINOMERICANA 2012”
OCTOBER 12,13 AND 14, 2012
AT MONTALBAN THEATER
1615 NORTH VINE STREET
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
INFO: http://www.tierrablancaartscenter.org
This is the 5th Annual Semblanza Latinoamericana 2012, a colorful and exciting celebration of culture through folk music & dance by several distinguished musicians and dance companies. Each year Tierra Blanca chooses a theme that will promote cultural awareness and exchange. Semblanza Latinoamericana’s theme this year is: Asia in America.
SPARC 35TH ANNIVERSARY
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 2012
SOCIAL & PUBLIC RESOURCE CENTER
OLD VENICE POLICE STATION
685 VENICE BLVD
VENICE, CA 90291
INFO: http://www.sparc.murals.org
SPARC celebrates 35 years of service to the arts and the Laitno community with three Saturdays of events. For full line up check out their website.
SANTA ANA
OC FILM FIESTA
IN SANTA ANA
SEPTEMBER 1-16, 2012
ARTIST VILLAGE
PROMENADE
207 NORTH BROADWAY
SANTA ANA, CA
INFO: http:www.ocfilmfiesta.org
This Third Annual film festival celebrates Orange County’s diversity with a line-up of films that include The Crumbles, El Abuelo, Classsics of El Santo film, Brilliant Soil and many others.
Check the website for details.
VENTURA
SUSIE HANSEN
LATIN BAND
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
OLIVAS ADOBE
4200 OLIVAS PARK DRIVE
VENTURA, CA
INFO: http://www.susiehansen.com
Susie Hansen’s Latin band performs Lain Jazz and Salsa in the courtyard of the historic Olivas Adobe. $20 per person. Check website for other venues and times.
SANTA BARBARA
WAR AGAINST MIGRANTS
IN THE US
LECTURE BY ALBERT PONCE
DOLORES HUERTA
CONFERENCE ROOM
SOUTH HALL 1623
UC SANT ABARBARA
SANTA BARBARA, CA
INFO: http://www.chicst.ucsb.edu
A lecture as part of the Fall 2012 Colloquium series at UC Santa Barbara organized by Dr. Mario Garcia. The lectures take place each Wednesday afternoon from 3:30PM to 5PM.
HECTOR TOBAR
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 31, 2012
DOLORES HUERTA
CONFERENCE ROOM
SOUTH HALL 1623
UC SANTA BARBARA
SANTA BARBARA, CA
INFO: http://www.chicst.ucsb.edu
At this Wednesday afternoon event noted novelist and Los Angeles times writer Hector Tobar will receive the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature.
BAKERSFIELD, CA
8th ANNUAL DOLORES
HUERTA GOLF CLASSIC
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 5, 2012
RIVERLAKES GOLF CLUB
BAKERSFIELD, CA
INFO: http://www.doloreshuerta.org
The annual golf tournament fundraiser for the Dolores Huerta Foundation which hires organizers from low-income working class communities and trains them using a grassroots organizing models. A worthy cause that brings together activist from throughout the state, so get your tickets early!
OCEANSIDE
CRUSIN’ CALIFAS
ART OF LOWRIDING
THRU SEPT 20, 2012
SING FAMILY GALLERY
OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART
704 PIER VIEW WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA
INFO: http://www.oma-online.org/
A lowrider art exhibit featuring the works of the late, great Gilbert “Magu” Lujan.
SAN DIEGO
HISPANIC LITERACY DAY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
SOUTH CHULA VISTA
LIBRARY BRANCH
CHULA VISTA, CA
INFO: http://www.diegosdragon.com
This half day event features authors, illustrators, agents and speakers of books for children at the South Chula Vista Library.
CINEMA EN TU IDOMA
SEPTEMBER 7-13, 2012
MEDIA ARTS CENTER
2921 EL CAJON BLVD.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92104
INFO: http://www.mediartscenter.org
Cinema en tu idoma continues with Un Cuento, an Argentine comedy starring superstar Ricardo Darin.at the UltraStar Mission valley Cinemas at Hazard Center. For more info check website.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
2013 SAN DIEGO LATINO
FILM FESTIVAL
SEPT.7 THRU NOV.9,2012
MEDIA ARTS CENTER
2921 EL CAJON BLVD.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92104
INFO: http://www.mediartscenter.org
The San Diego Latino Film festival is now accepting entries for next year’s film festival.
Early deadline is September 7, normal deadline is October 5, and late deadline is Nov. 9,2012.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
CANCIÓN DE SAN JUAN
ORATORIO OF A MISSION TOWN
THRU SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
EL TEATRO CAMPESINO PLAYHOUSE
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA,CA
INFO: http://www.elteatrocampesino.com
Daniel Valdez wrote and composed the music for this oratorio on the history of the historic town of San Juan Bautista, California. Performances are at the Teatro Campesino’s playhouse and start 8PM.
SAN JOSE
VIVA FEST!
21ST ANNUAL MEXICAN
HERITAGE & MARIACHI FESTIVAL
September 8-18
HP PAVILION ARENA
SAN JOSE, CA
INFO: http://www.vivafest.org
This lavish array of concert events includes headliners Domingo Gigante, Mariachis Vargas de Tecatitlan, Lila Downs, Ozomatli, the Texmaniacs and many more groups. For complete info and specific concert dates visit website above. Concert is produced by acclaimed producer Dan Guerrero.
MACARIO
PRODUCTION DELAYED
TEATRO VISIÓN
365 S.MARKET STREET
SAN JOSE, CA
INFO: http://www.teatrovision.org
Due to the stroke suffered by Artistic Director Elisa Marina the production of Macario envisioned for this Fall has been put on hold.
SAN FRANCISCO
LOUNGE RUMBA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
A Sunday afternoon of rumba with audience participation.
GRUPO ARAUCARIA
CHILE INDEPENDENCE DAY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 8:30PM
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
A celebration of Chilean independence with Grupo Araucaria.. Tickets are $12 and $15.
MARIACHI MEXICANISMO
WITH BERTA OLIVIA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 8PM
LA PEÑA
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
A concert of Mexican Mariachi music features singer Berta Olivia. Tickets $20 & $25.
MELISSA IVY
IN CONCERT
ADVANCE AWARNING
OCTOBER 4, 2012
LA PEÑA CULTURAL CENTER
3105 SHATTUCK AVE
BERKELEY, CA
INFO: http://www.lapena.org
Singer/Songwriter Melissa Ivy from Denver, Colorado, performs blues rock at La Peña.
SANDRA CISNEROS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ADVANCE WARNING
CHICANA LATINA
FOUNDATION
OCTOBER 12, 2012
WESTIN ST. FRANCIS
HOTEL
335 POWELL STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
INFO: http://www.chicanalatina.org
Chicana Latina Foundation is proud to announce that noted author Sandra Cisneros will be the keynote speaker at its 35th Anniversary celebration to be held October 12, 2012 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
MAREMÁGNUM JORDI SOCÍAS
THRU SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
INSTITUTO CERVANTES
31 WEST OHIO
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
INFO: http://www.arteyvidachicago.com
An exhibition of images of upheaval and metamorphosis in post-Franco Spain of the 1970s and 80s. Portraits of cultural figures such as Salvador Dali, Jorge Luis Borjes, Pedro Almodóvar, Francis Ford Coppola, Chucho Valdez and Penelope Cruz.
LA CATRINA
FASHION SHOW
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
A fashion show features clothing designs by female designers of Mexican descent including Elda De La Rosa, Elizabeth Lara, Claudia Urrtia and Lilia Vega.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
HANAL PIXÁN: FOOD
FOR THE SOUL
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 8:30PM
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF MEXICAN ART
1852 WEST 19TH STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
An opening reception for the annual Day of the Dead celebration and art exhibit. This year dedicated to Chicago artist Francisco G, Mendoza.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
NEW MEXICO’S CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
Celebrating 100 years of Hispanic Culture in New Mexico, this event begins with an open house at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and includes music, dance and spoken word performances on two stages until 8PM.
DUST TO DUST
TEATRO ETERNO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
A play by Jesús Mayorga, inspired by Eugene O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape, that speaks about he lack of belonging felt by undocumented people residing in the United States and what happens when they are deported back to their country of origin.
THE AFTER AFTER PARTY
UNCENSORED
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 7pm
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
Comedian, actor and television star Steven Michael Quezada and the James Douglas Show
return to the NHCC for a live videotpaed evening of music, comedy and lots of fun!
MAS TEQUILA REVIEW
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
Albuquerque-based poetry magazine created and edited by Richard Vargas features poetry by Cathy Arrelano, Virgil Suarez, Lorna de Cervantes, Margaret Randall and many others. Now available through Amazon.
LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA
ADVANCE WARNING
OCTOBER 4-7, 2012
NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
INFO: http://www.nationalhispaniccenter.org
Federico García Lorca’s final masterwork set in a rural Andalusian household where the title character wields total control over her five daughters, all of whom secretly harbor a passion for the handsomest man in the village.
MESILLA, 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 Mesilla, New Mexico.
DENVER, COLORADO
PISTOLERA
CONCERT & FUNDRIASER
SU TEATRO CULTURAL &
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
721 SANTA FE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
INFO: http://www.suteatro.net
A fundraiser for Su Teatro, founded in 1972 making it one of the oldest Chicano theater companies in the nation.For details check their website.
AUDITIONS: EL CORRIDO
DEL BARRIO
ADVANCE WARNING
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
SU TEATRO CULTURAL &
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
721 SANTA FE DRIVE
DENVER, COLORADO 80204
INFO: http://www.suteatro.net
Su teatro will be holding auditions ofr anew production, El Corrido Del Barrio.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
MY LIFE WITH WORDS
AND MUSIC -RITA MORENO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER
101 BOWIE STREET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center sponsors an evening dinner with acclaimed stage and screen actress Rita Moreno. For ticket information contact Megan Butler at (210) 271-3151 ext. 211.
NACC XL
ADVANCE WARNING
CALL FOR PAPERS
DEADLINE: October 15, 2012
INFO: roberto@naccs.org
Calls for Papers deadline for the 2013 Conference XL of the National Association of Chicana/o
Studies to be held in San Antonio March 20-23, 2013. Deadline for papers is October 15, 2012. Nominations are now open for 2013 NACCS scholar (deadline is October 13, 2012). Also for the Antonia I. Castañeda Prize (deadline is November 3,2012), and Immigrant Student Becas( deadline is October 20, 2012). For more info contact: roberto@naccs.org
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
THE FIFTH SUN
SEPTEMBER 7-21, 2012
ARTES DE LA ROSA
ROSE MARINE THEATER
1440 NORTH MAIN STREET
FORTH WORTH, TEXAS
INFO: http://www.artesdelarosa.org
This play, written by Nicholas Patricca, celebrates the life of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero who was assassinated on March 24, 1980 as he celebrated mass. The play showcases music, dance and the words of Archbishop Romero.
AUSTIN
TEXAS EXES FIESTA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
CONNALLY BALLROOM
ETTER-HARBIN ALUMNI CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
AUSTIN, TEXAS
INFO: http:www.texasexes.org/fiesta
The Texas Exes Hispanic Alumni Network of the University of Texas at Austin holds its Fiesta at the alma mater. For details check out the website.
HOUSTON, TEXAS
MECA GALA ANNIVERSARY
ADVANCE WARNING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
MECA
1900 KANE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77007
INFO: http://www.meca-houston.org
Multicultural Education and Counseling Throught the Arts (MECA) will celebrate its 35th anniversary of providing arts for young people in Houston.
TALENT FOR DAY
OF THE DEAD
MECA
1900 KANE STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77007
INFO: http://www.meca-houston.org
MECA is currently seeking diverse talent for the Fall 2012 Day of the Dead Festival. Inquire at MECA website for particulars.
DALLAS, TEXAS
PAYASOS, CLOWNS!
SEPTEMBER 15, 11AM
EL CHUCO LOVES LA CHE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 5PM
CARA MIA THEATER
COMPANY
DALLAS PERFORMANCE HALL
2100 ROSS AVENUE
DALLAS, TX 75222
INFO: http://www.caramiatheatre.com
Cara Mia Theater company perform two plays at the newly opened Dallas Performance Hall in the arts district of downtown Dallas.
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.
EL PASO, TEXAS
LINCOLN PARK DAY
CHICANO ART & CAR SHOW
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
LINCOLN PARK
4001 DURAZNO STREET
EL PASO, TEXAS
INFO: Call (915) 204-1584.
The Lincoln Park Conservation Committee sponors a day of art and car show at the historic Lincoln Park. The all day event sarts at 11Am and concludes at 5PM and will feature live music by The Night Owls and Danza Azteca. Mural presentation of “A New Light of Hope.”
EDINBURG, TEXAS
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
ADVANCE WARNING
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.