Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture

2009-04-09T09:19:00.002-07:00

Gente,
James Garcia, that magician of the word, image and dialogue, brings another fascinating and entertaining look at the history of our culture. See the info below for details, then GO! Let's make all Latino arts events sellouts.
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New Carpa Theater Co. presents
"Voices of Valor"
WHEN: April 16-19, 2009, Performances dates and times: April 16, 7:30 p.m., April 17, 7:30 p.m., April 18, 7:30 p.m., April 19, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Playhouse on the Park, 1851 N. Central Ave. (Palm and Central) in the lobby of the Viad Building.
Written by James E. Garcia, Directed by Pamela Sterling

Inspired by the oral histories of Hispanic WWII veterans, their families and friends, as collected by the U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" created by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez at UT Austin and our American Latino veterans.

For information about the WWII project at UT Austin visit: (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/index.html )

Tickets on sale at newcarpa.org or by calling 602-254-2151, ext. 4

Tickets Prices:
$16 general admission, $14 students/seniors/military with i.d., $14 general admission for matinee performance, $12 for groups of 8. Group tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the box office at 602-254-2151, ext. 4

About the Show: The play recounts how American Latinos lived, fought and died during the global struggle for democracy, despite a legacy of discrimination in the United States. "Voices of Valor" recalls in vivid detail how the war served as a catalyst for the Hispanic community's struggle for civil rights and social recognition in our nation. Inspired by the "U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" created by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez at UT Austin and our American Latino veterans.

For information about the WWII project at UT Austin visit: (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/index.html )

*NOTE: This play is funded in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and the Arizona Commission on the Arts

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Read a review of "Voices of Valor" by Kyle Lawson

Premier of "Voices of Valor" puts end to myths By Kyle Lawson of the Arizona Republic

http://hispanic6.com/premiere_of_%27valor%27_puts_end_to_myths.htm

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Read pervious news articles about the play "Voices of Valor":

Who They Are and What They Deserve By Belinda Acosta of the Austin Chronicle

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A347975

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Play Give Voice to Latino WWII Vets By Juan Castillo of the Austin American-Statesman

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/press/articles/AAS-3-24-06.pdf

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Latino WWII Vets Share Their Stories by Yvonne Wingett of the Arizona Republic

http://azbilingualed.org/News_2006/latino_vets_of_wwii_share_stories.htm

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Read an excerpt from the play, Voices of Valor, about Arizona native Hector Santa Ana (a descendent of Gen. Antonio de Santa Ana (the guy who won at the Alamo).

Hector Santa Ana, Miami, AZ, pilot, U.S. Army Corps

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A347977

Click on the image below to learn more about the "U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" at UT-Austin

2009-04-07T15:29:00.002-07:00

Gente,
The new deadline for this West Valley Arts Council arts program for the young is April 24. Apply now!
Gallery 37 (scroll down to view projects)
AWARD-WINNING ARTS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS 15-18

ABOUT GALLERY 37

Don't spend those summer days lounging around the house! Get creative and get paid to create art! GALLERY 37, WVAC's signature youth arts employment program apprentices 15 to 18 year-old students with professional artists in order to design, develop and install a permanent piece of public art for display in the West Valley. An expert team of master artists lead the six-week program and provide all necessary training and support in each phase of the project.

Since 2001, more than 100 Valley students have participated in Gallery 37. Apprentices hail from all over the Valley including Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Waddell, Tonopah and Litchfield Park.

Gallery 37 began in Chicago, Illinois as a city beautification project of Block 37 that included the installation of a summer arts camp designed to revitalize the immediate community while providing job training and arts education to Chicago's youth. Since 1991, Gallery 37 has expanded to a nation-wide program to include more than 24 U.S. cities as well as the UK and Australia.

Student "apprentices" are trained in a variety of artistic disciplines including:

Photography
Graphic Design
Digital Art
Ceramics
Mosaic Work
Public Art
Sculpture
Videography/Video Editing
In addition, Gallery 37 fosters creative collaboration, communication and time management while providing vital job skills such as:

Résumé Writing
Interview Techniques
Business Etiquette
Proposal Development
Public Speaking
Marketing and Public Relations
PAST PROJECTS

Penumbra (2007)
Marley Park, Surprise

The Penumbra project began as a basic request: design a gateway to welcome visitors into the Marley Park community.The Penumbra gateway represents the connections between the family members, families and communities of Marley Park--visually represented by the circular disks connected by the rebar spanning and branching between the two halves of the structure.

The title of the piece referes to the area between light and shadow, and the connection thereof, reflected in the shadows cast by the structure. As a gateway, it represents the physical, emotional and historical transitions: physically, visitors walk through the gateway, crossing from commercial development to the Marley Park community; emotionally, their mindset changes that of calm as they cross from bustling commercial to the cool green of the local park; historically, Marley Park began as rose fields, and has since evolved into a growing community. The rebar overheard is reminiscent of a tree canopy, a suggestion of the growth that has taken place over time.

Inspired by the community values of Marley Park, the project stands as a gateway to and a symbol of the Marley Park community.

Solar Continuum (2006)
Avondale Public Library, Avondale

This interactive sundial defines the quintessential meaning of public art. Not only is the work of art a sculptural presence within the landscape but it serves as a functional sundial that can be used as a learning tool for the visitors of the library.

Plant and seedpods found around the Avondale Civic Center were the inspiration for the mosaic design of the sundial. The artists found one significant piece: a spiraling seedpod from a mesquite tree found in the landscaping. The group then began to generate sketches from this object in both abstract and more realistic renderings. Seeing how the pod from the chosen plant curled into themselves reminded the artists of some primary themes: the idea of time and cycles repeating themselves, of individual parts becoming a whole and of nature itself, and the pod being an organic piece found in a construction zone where culture and civilization had already begun to expand.

Check out the apprentice created web-site Solar Continuum!

Astral Projections (2005)
West Valley Arts Council Headquarters, Avondale

Astral Projections began as an exploration of the universe, planets and celestial bodies. Extracting from these themes, the apprentices modified their inspiration and abstracted imagery that suited and embodied the purpose of the arts council. As a lighted sculptural piece, "Astral Projections" serves as a beacon for the growth of the arts in the West Valley. Attached to the 6 outside pillars of the West Valley Arts Council building, are a smattering of translucent Plexiglas boxes. These boxes are painted with abstract images in metallic paint and are lit from within. Forged metal spheres encompass three of the cubes to give a central focal point to the piece and to tie in with the original theme. We, the staff, are very proud of this latest addition to our building and have received commendable accolades from the community for such a beautiful project.

For more information about Astral Projections, visit the website created for the project by the Gallery 37 students at www.astral-projections.net

PROXIMODISTAL (2004)
Goodyear Community Park, Goodyear

Through exploration of abstract art concepts, historical research of the area, a visit to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, study of Kevin Moore's landscape architectural plans and on-site visits to the site, the artists and apprentices decided to incorporate granite trail markers with sandblasted imagery throughout the Goodyear park to inform the community of its natural and industrial history, its evolution and future aspirations. Artists chose a variety of design elements inspired by Native American culture, petroglyphs and Egyptian hieroglyphs to signify the people, agriculture and commerce that created the spiraling center of Goodyear's development and the foundation for the future.

ESPIRAL (2003)
Verrado, Buckeye

Apprentices of the 2003 Gallery 37 Project conceived, designed and produced a unique and functional seating area, or bench, that reflected the concept of a meeting place. The form of the bench is based on the spiral, a primal shape found in nature and throughout the history of human civilization. Traditionally, the spiral symbolizes the point of origin, and here in the new West Valley community of Verrado, it is the perfect design to anchor the center of the community. It's mosaic design is a combination of three motifs: the architectural styles seen in Verrado, organic forms that reflect the natural environment of the town, and abstracted icons of family and community life. The bench and mosaic were designed to be a dynamic and vibrant meeting place reflecting the values of a vital and interconnected community.

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM: AN EXPLORATION OF BEAUTY (2002)
Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch of the Boys & Girls Club, Avondale

The focus of the 2002 program, America: The Beautiful, challenged apprentices to think about different concepts of beauty and how it applied to their lives as Americans. Students identified five themes they felt expressed beauty in American life: diversity, innocence and trust, family and community, everyday objects, and the balance between the natural and synthetic. These themes guided the evolution of a 54-foot modular mural with abstract designs inspired by electronically manipulated photographs taken by the apprentices.

RECYCLAMATION (2001)
Palm Valley Waste Water Treatment Facility, Goodyear

The 37-foot installation entitled Recyclamation addresses the need for both corporations and communities to recognize and address the issues of environmental protection, wildlife, recycling and ecologically sensitive business. Thousands of colorful mosaic pieces decorate 10 descending concrete blocks which represent the earth and its transition from a polluted state (black sphere) to one that is pure (white sphere).

2009-04-07T12:33:00.002-07:00

Network with Latino/a business owners!

East Valley Hispanic Business Alliance

Wednesday, April 8th

The East Valley Hispanic Business Alliance is an organization of Hispanic Professionals and Business Owners serving the community since 1990. It is our goal to ensure the success of Hispanic Small Business. We provide opportunities to learn, network and share.

EVENT Featured Speaker
11:30 - 1:00PM

Edmundo E. Hidalgo
President / CEO
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.

$10 at the door includes lunch

LOCATION El Penasco – Mill & Broadway in Tempe
TIME
Wednesday, April 8th
Be sure to tell all our friends and associates about this unique networking opportunity. Bring plenty of business cards

For more information & to RSVP contact Al Quihuis • 480-768-9064 www.eastvalleyhispanic.org

2009-04-07T10:55:00.001-07:00

Brazilian Carnaval, Arzona style!

Dont miss this spectacular and special evening of music and magic!
A Brazilian Affair: A Music & Dance Festival
sunday, april 19/6:00p
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
Located at WESTGATE
$15 adult/$8 student (w/ID)
Hours of fun await when melody and movement fuse to create an unforgettable Brazilian fest for the senses. Savor the sounds and artistry of Brazil with electrifying performances by violin virtuoso and Arizona native Quetzal Guerrero and The Warriors, Novo Mundo, Zum Zum Zum and Brazilian martial artists Axe Capoeira.

Shake your hips to swinging sambas, sizzling salsa and soul-stirring rhythms for one night of music and dance. Sponsors: Cox Communications, City of Glendale & Glendale Arts Commission

SPECIAL E-BLAST OFFER! 2 FOR 1! Call West Valley Arts Council this week at 623.935.6384 and get two tickets for one great price!!

2009-04-03T10:09:00.002-07:00

Buenos dias, Gente:

Check out the fabulous article in this morning's Arizona Republic about the growing abundance of Latino art and artists at tonight's First Friday events. Reporter Jahna Berry wrote the story, as she wrote the front page story announcing that Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium will open a Latino cultural center his year.

Her stories are important because we need a reporter that is knowledgeable about Latino art, and Jahna is. She is documenting the growth of our art and our organizations. THANK YOU JAHNA! Please go to the story oneline and write positive comments about the importance of covering Latino arts.

Paste the following link into your browser to read the story, and send it to your friends and networks: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2009/04/03/20090403galleries0403.html

Here's the story:
Busy art walk showcasing Latino artby Jahna Berry - Apr. 3, 2009 12:00 AMThe Arizona Republic

Latino artists are increasing their profile on First Fridays. When the Valley's marquee monthly art walk returns today, it will include several spaces showcasing Latino artists. The events range from an Arizona State University exhibit to start-up galleries that focus on Latino art. First Friday, the monthly self-guided tour of downtown Phoenix art galleries and spaces, is important to local artists because it brings thousands of visitors, and it exposes artists to throngs of people who may not have otherwise seen their work. Today's events come as an arts group pushes to create a Latino museum and cultural center in downtown. Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture want to raise $200,000 to open a small cultural center this year, but eventually plan to build a $10 million facility downtown. Hispanic artists are becoming more visible on First Fridays, said Nydia Cortez, who opened Lo Nuestro Gallery in June. "It's a small but growing scene," Cortez said. The gallery at 736 W. Fillmore St. embraces art from a wide sweep of Latin American countries, including Cuba. Today, Lo Nuestro Gallery will feature the work of Phoenix painter, filmmaker and playwright José Antonio Ocegueda. Ocegueda's work is inspired by Mexico movie legends such as Emilio "El Indio" Fernández and art created by Mexico's indigenous Huichol people.
Many galleries showcase artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, but there's a demand for themed exhibits, said Carmela Ramirez, who manages the Phoenix Center for the Arts. The center's January African-American Vibes of the City event and Arte Latino en la Ciudad, which will be held in May, can draw 450 people on opening night. Often, other exhibits attract much smaller opening-night crowds, she said.Arizona State University's downtown campus plans to tap into that interest with an immigration-themed First Friday display at the University Center at 411 N. Central Ave.
Maricopa County Latinos spend an estimated $118 million on arts and culture annually, according to a study published last year. But the flagging economy has left its mark on all artists, said muralist Martín Moreno, the resident artist at Cuervo Studio & Gallery at 1505 E. Thomas Road. Artwork isn't selling well right now, said Moreno, who also teaches art at Las Artes de Maricopa, a GED program for students 16 to 18 years old. However, workshops and First Friday events are well attended, the artist said."We seem to be getting more attention," Moreno said.

2009-03-30T11:25:00.001-07:00

Artistic Benefit for ASU Art Museum this Saturday!

FRIENDS: On behalf of the ASUAM Advisory Board, we're looking forward to seeing you this Saturday for an ultra-casual neighborhood event in UPTOWN PHOENIX featuring live bands, backyard BBQ, Four Peaks beer garden, art exhibition, pop-up shops and kiddie crafts area - all to benefit the museum programs!!!
Dorina BustamanteASUAM AB - Events Chair
Street Party Hosted by Martha + Mary to Benefit the ASU Art Museum
Saturday, April 4, 2009 4 - 8 PM 4400 North Central Avenue, 85012
Just south of Lux Coffeebar and Pane Bianco
Take the Light Rail to Campbell Ave.
Street and lot parking available
$5 donation for entry at the door
Kids under 12 get in free!
No RSVP required
· Art exhibition - installations by local artists organized by John Spiak, ASU Art Museum & Sloane McFarland, Martha + Mary
· Live local bands - DJ Brazilia, The Hooves, Subterranean Jazz, Wizards of Time & What Laura Says
· Beer Garden by Four Peaks
· Backyard BBQ by the Welcome Diner
· Local Artist Pop Up Shop – one night only sale at friendly prices
· a.ware – gifts locally-made by artists with recycled materials
· Screen-O-Rama – bring your favorite t-shirt (or buy one of ours) for a custom screen print· Art Zone – kids hands

2009-03-30T10:40:00.002-07:00

ASU Urban Gallery festivities celebrate community April 3

ALAC & Calaca artists, community artists and high school artists show their artwork!

COME BY ON FIRST FRIDAY AND MEET THE ALAC BOARD & ARTISTS!PHOENIX

The ASU Downtown Phoenix campus will open its doors to the community at the 4th Annual Urban Gallery Exhibition from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 3 at the University Center at 411 N. Central Ave.

This free exhibit is part of First Friday and will feature four new art collections, with more than 500 pieces on display from ASU Emeritus faculty, nonprofit community organizations and artists, and students of Barrett, the Honors College, and South Mountain High School in Phoenix. Live music will be featured on two stages, along with dancers and interactive art demonstrations. Many artists and nonprofit groups will be on hand to discuss their work.

“The event is designed to welcome the community to its ASU Downtown Phoenix campus and to share the richly diverse art collection,” says Debra Friedman, University Vice President and Dean of the College of Public Programs at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. Among the new collections this year is “Migration: Immigration, Giving Honor to Cultures and Communities,” designed to encourage open-minded dialogue about an important and often divisive current issue.

Phoenix artists including Luis Gutierrez, Martin Moreno, Emily Matyas and Francisco Garcia examine immigration as a global, national, local, and family phenomenon. The Cultural Arts Coalition, Neighborhood Ministries, Advocates for Latin@ Arts and Culture and South Mountain High School, among many others, use the arts to showcase their mission and strengthen shared community ties.Other new art collections include “Spring Forward,” with works from artists, students and faculty of Barrett, the Honors College, celebrating the coming of spring.Information Commons is showcasing “Double/Vision,” which brings together works from Phoenix artists Nancy Reinker and Diana Clauss.Artwork in the “For Our Eyes” collection shares viewpoints from nonprofits in the Phoenix community and the people they serve.

Another collection showcases the talent of ASU professors, expressed through the works of retired faculty members of the ASU Emeritus College. This includes influential African-American artist and educator Dr. Eugene Grigsby, Jr.The campus will be filled with the sights of ASU graduate dance students performing with urban youth, live art demonstrations such as painting, kids’ crafts and interactive opportunities. Diverse music, poetry and performances will be provided by Barrett, the Honors College, local organizations and sponsors.

Live music includes steel drummers, tap dancers and local bands including Try Me Bicycle, Grupo Liberdade and Ten Dollar Outfit.The 4th Annual Urban Gallery Exhibition is an Artlink shuttle stop, and planned in coordination with the Roosevelt Row block party. More than 30 nonprofit groups are taking part, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, AZ Wilderness Coalition, Neighborhood Ministries, the Cultural Arts Coalition, Hospice of the Valley, Downtown Phoenix Public Market, and PSA Art Awakenings.

The exhibition is among the highlights of a daylong community event, “Action, Advocacy and Arts,” focusing on the power of community at the Downtown Phoenix campus.For information about the exhibit, contact ASU community liaison Malissa Geer at malissa.geer@asu.edu.

For “Action, Advocacy and Arts” details, visit: http://copp.asu.edu/aaa.# # #High-resolution photos of examples of the exhibit are available at: http://copp.asu.edu/do/college-news/events-gallery/immigration-art-exhibitHere’s a link to the YouTube page with the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhcBVcSCu88

MEDIA CONTACT:Corey SchubertManager of Media Communications, ASU College of Public Programs602.496.0406 office602.370.6128 cellCorey.Schubert@asu.edu

2009-03-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

Teatro Wirrárika
y Galeria Lo Nuestro Presentan

Música: Artistas Trovadores en vivo, Música Popular Latinoamericana.Curador de la noche: Victor CaldeeFecha: Viernes 3 de Abril, 2009
(Noche de Inauguración Oficial)Hora: 6:00 pm a 10:30pm
Lugar: Galería Lo Nuestro736 W Fillmore St Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 254-1527 *First Friday district*

Disfruta de un buen vino y bocadillos por cortesia de la casa
Esta exhibicion no tiene costo alguno
Para mas información comunícate al
323-272-9347
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azulent@gmail.com flerma3@hotmail.com

LA SOMBRA DEL HENEQUÉN

Una exhibición de Arte variada de José Antonio Ocegueda

José Antonio Ocegueda estará presentando una variedad de corrientes de arte en las que ha incursionado a lo largo de toda su vida. Escritor, Director de Teatro, Cineasta y Pintor, José Antonio recopila por vez primera su trabajo y lo comparte al público, dándole a esta exposición, una forma amena, divertida y relajante para que la gente pueda ser parte de la misma en todos los sentidos.

Pintura
Se estará exhibiendo la colección de sus pinturas (La sombra del Henequén) basadas en una técnica única y muy especial desde el punto de vista creativo y visual. José Antonio usa como material para plasmar su arte el costal hecho de yute, ixtle, o henequén (lienzos hechos de la fibra extraída de esta planta tradicional mexicana) dándole un toque visual rustico muy mexicano que evoca el sentir y la nostalgia del México de los años treinta, cuarenta y cincuenta, etapa también del glorioso florecimiento de la época de oro del cine mexicano, y Precisamente de eso esta hecho el trabajo del artista, plasma a los mas grandes creadores del séptimo arte, en esos lienzos de costal enmarcados en viejos cuadros de madera que dan el aspecto de haber detenido el tiempo.

Teatro
El grupo de Teatro Wirrárika se
estará estrenando una obra corta titulada "Los Perea de Peralvillo" escrita y dirigida por José Antonio. Esta pequeña obra fue escrita especialmente para este evento y esta basada en el tema de los squetches de las carpas mexicanas de principios del siglo pasado, cuna de los mas grandes cómicos de México. Las actuaciones estarán a cargo de Masavi Perea y Mateo Perea.

CINESera exhibido el cortometraje "Pasos". Escrita y dirigida por José Antonio Ocegueda. Esta película corta de 24 minutos, trata el tema de la gente que muere al cruzar el desierto de Arizona rumbo a Estados Unidos. Fue ganadora como mejor cortometraje en Festival Binacional de Cine de El Paso TX, en el 2006, estuvo nominada en 15 festivales de cine de E.E.U.U. y México, incluyendo el Fest. Int. de Cine de Morelia, Fest. Int. De Cine de Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles Latino Int. Film Festival, del actor Edward James Olmos, y el Boston Latino Int. Film Festival, entre otros.

2009-03-30T10:25:00.001-07:00

Alwun House Happenings!
One of the oldest art gallery and performance venues in town continues to it’s wonderful art shows and interactive events with local kids and arts community.
Here’s their upcoming schedule of Happings!

3/27/09
SALON DES ENFANTS
Alwun House is proud to host this annual juried exhibit of Phoenix' best young naive artists. Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Art Teachers select their best student's arts and fill Alwun’s gallery walls 'salon style' (from top to bottom); all works $20, 100% to student.
Kids, Friends, Neighbors, Dancers and Musical performances on opening afternoon
Community Opening Reception, March 27, 3-6pm. free

4/4/09 – 4/24/09
ART AWAKENINGS
Art exhibit and benefit. Opening First Friday, with poetry and musical performances, showcase of works created by in-house projects of PSA Art Awakenings non-profit. Opening Reception, Friday, April 4, 3-6pm.

4/10/09 – 4/11/09
Door's open at 7pm, $5 admission
performance starts a 8pm - or so it may seem. . . .

Aileen Mapes will unveil her valley wide Guerrilla Dance Attacks in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Herberger College of Theatre. Choreographer & Director, Mapes showcases her Master Thesis project acknowledges that, “the show, is a culmination of a year developing a multi-media interactive dance experience with unexpected twists.”

Aileen Mapes challenges the roles of both the audience and the performer. She also challenges the space that both inhabit. Aileen attacks the space, not the people. The dancers often have riddles to solve, and should those around them solve the riddle, they are encouraged to join. She believes that we are all dancers, and creative artists. At Alwun House they say, “all the gardens a stage,” never truer than this show, with action moving from stage to audience to garden areas, for a memorable multi-media interactive dance experience. This performance promises to be two hours of an interactive dance, unlike anything you're ever experienced.

Light refreshments available prior to performance, with a Meet-the-Players reception following the performance.

2009-03-26T15:33:00.001-07:00

The Virgin Barb-E Coming to PHX for 4 Nights ONLY!!!!
> > The Virgin Barb-E> >
Finally a perfect toy, a holy toy, a toy that heals, never steals and> never destroys!> Discovered by Juan Diego in the desert, the land of blessed Coatilcue> and golden maize. (Thats what Cortez really came for)> Well Ladies and Gents Juan Diego is offering a limited edition> personal Mother of God, Virgin of Guadalupe.>
These Barb-Es are constructed from the flowers of the desert hand> picked by a dominating system that decides Other and maintains a> narrative stripped of meaning and history.> Come and see what the Border has done and created! These Barb-Es> won't last long, so come to remember, come to forget, come to enjoy> the fruits of the border and disaster.>
All Virgin Barb-Es must be assembled by the Self and our> collective torture of the blessed.> Don't be afraid to play with her!!!>
Brought to you by Trinidad Productions, a Familia company.> > EmtotheLee Arroyo> skinnylegsnall@gmail.com> >
Space 55> 636 E. Pierce St> Phoenix AZ> > Friday, March 27th @ 8:30pm-9:30pm> Saturday, March 28th @ 5:00pm-6:00pm & 8:30pm-9:30pm> Sunday, March 29th @ 6:30-7:30pm> Sunday April 5th @ 2:30pm-3:30pm

2009-03-26T15:23:00.001-07:00

Cinema down south in Tucson

Mexico film fest previews Luna-Gael Garcia movie
Published in Tucson Citizen: 03.26.2009

A sneak preview of the movie that reunites "Y tu Mama También" stars Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal is part of the Tucson Cine Mexico 2009.

This film festival, running Thursday-Sunday and April 3-4, focuses entirely on the work of Mexican directors. This year's lineup features a mix of award-winning contemporary films, documentaries and vintage 1950-60s sci-fi films. For the first time, viewers in the U.S. will be able to see these sci-fi classics in new 35mm prints with English subtitles.

Showtimes are 9:30 p.m. March 27-29 at Grand Cinemas Crossroads, 4811 E. Grant Road. Highlighting the festival is the exclusive preview of the Mexican box office hit "Rudo y Cursi," which reunites actors Luna and García Bernal for the first time since "Y tu Mama Tambíen." The screening (7 p.m. April 4) will be hosted by the film's producer Frida Torresblanco at Harkins Theatres Tucson Spectrum 18, 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz.

The festival kicks off with the screening of "Te acuerdas de Lake Tahoe?/Remember Lake Tahoe?" the winner of the Cannes 2008 Revelation of the Year Award, as well as the Alfred Bauer Prize at the Berlin Film Fest 2008. Showtime is 7 p.m. March 26 at Harkins Theater.
All films are in Spanish with English subtitles. Tickets: Film screenings (except "Rudo y Cursi") $5 general public (no discounts), available at the theatre box offices one hour before show time. "Rudo y Cursi": $10 general public (no discounts), $25 reserved seats and post screening reception. "Rudo y Cursi" plus reception tickets available through 621-9303. Tucson Cine Mexico 2009 is presented by the University of Arizona's Hanson Film Institute, the Consulate of Mexico in Tucson, the Tucson Film Office, the UA Western Hemispheric Programs, and Cinema Tropical and sponsored by Cox and Harkins Theaters.

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THE SCHEDULE
• 7 p.m. Thursday at Harkins Theatres Tucson Spectrum 18, "Te Acuerdas de Lake Tahoe? (Remember Lake Tahoe)," a 2008 film filled with absurdist twists and turns as a teenager searches for someone to help him fix the family car he crashed.

• 7 p.m. Friday, Harkins Theatres, "Mi Vida Dentro" - This is the Arizona premiere of "My Life Inside," a 2007 documentary about a Mexican woman incarcerated for murder in Texas. Interlacing trial footage, video of the jail where young defendant Rosa Jiménez has spent two years and interviews with Jiménez and her mother and husband, director Lucia Gaja follows a story that's based in the reverse of our usual assumptions of innocent until proved guilty.

• 9:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6, 4811 E. Grant Road, "La Nave de los Monstrous" - Showing on a new 35mm print is this vintage Mexican sci-fi film from 1959. It's a classic tale of female aliens from Venus landing in Chihuahua looking for love and/or destruction of planet Earth.

• 7 p.m. Saturday, Harkins Theatres, "Luz Silenciosa" - "Silent Light" has won more than 30 international awards, including the 2007 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize. From director Carlos Reygadas ("Japón"), the film puts the viewer inside an isolated Mennonite community in northern Mexico, its intimate relationships revealed against breathtaking cinematography. In multiple languages subtitled in English.

• 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6, "El Santo vs. the Martin Invasion" - Yet another sci-fi film in the festival, "El Santo Vs. La Invasión de los Marcianos" is a 1966 film that brings together two blockbuster ideas: martians and lucha libre. Rooted in fears of nuclear testing, the movie finds the three-eyed Martians threatening to destroy Earth lest its people not stop their forays into the nuclear. Only one man can stop them, Santo, the Man in the Silver Mask.

• 2 p.m. Sunday, Harkins Theatres, "Los Caidos" - The documentary's director, Rudy Joffroy, will attend to discuss his 2007 film. "The Fallen" examines the events - including the misinformation and cover-up - of 2006 and '07, surrounding the 63 workers buried in a Mexican carbon mine.

• 5 p.m. Sunday, Grand Cinema Crossroads 6, "Planet of the Female Invaders" - An evil alien queen plots to use human transplants to adapt her peoples' lungs so they can invade Earth. A good-hearted twin sister, an Earthling scientist, a fabulous flying saucer - it's in there!

• 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6, "Año Uña" - "The Year of the Nail" refers to the ingrown toenail of 14-year-old Diego, and its persistence seems like a fitting metaphor for the pain of adolescence. The coming-of-age tale is filmed like a documentary with nonactors, but also reads like a doc with a narrative. Producer Frida Torresblanco will be at the screening.

• 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Harkins Theatres, "Rudo Y Cursi" - The anchor film of the festival offers a sneak peek at this Mexican hit direct from Sundance and before its U.S. theatrical release. From writer-director Carlos Cuarón, the film reunites onscreen Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, who co-starred in "Y tu Mamá También," which Cuarón wrote. The actors play brothers and rivals who live on a banana ranch. They try to find a way out via soccer, but aren't the brightest bulbs, which only fuels this comedy. Producer Frida Torresblanco will attend the screening.

IF YOU GO
What: Tucson Cine Mexico 2009
When: various times March 26-29 and April 3-4
Where: Harkins Theatres Tucson Spectrum 18, 5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz, and Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6, 4811 E. Grant Road
Price: Screenings are $5 each (except for "Rudo y Cursi," which is $10 general admission or $25 reserved seats and reception).
Info: 621-9303, clas.arizona.edu/cinemexico

2009-03-26T11:01:00.000-07:00

Mi Arte, Su Arte
Gente,
See King Henry V
A great drama by Shakespeareat a great discount
FIVE PERFORMANCES ONLY!
(Tonight's show starts at 7:30pm, otherwise performances are at 8pm)
Arts Community Seats Available for $20
Young, restless and ambitious, Henry V inherits a troubled crown and seeks to secure his position at home by launching a hasty invasion of France. The charismatic warrior King’s aggressive pursuit of the French crown earns him iconic status, uniting England and France and briefly banishing the civil strife that will long outlive him. This Shakespearean epic expertly balances the thrilling heroics of battle with the painful and complex reactions of men who are sometimes unsure of the justice of their cause. KING HENRY V is a rousing, fascinating story about the power of courage and the price of glory.

Call the ATC Box Office at (602) 256-6995 and mention code word "BARD" to receive your arts community discount!

2009-03-26T09:33:00.000-07:00

BLUEPRINT FOR WOMEN – May 6-9, 2009

(Contributed to ALAC Blogspot by Fatimah)

Adventurous . . . Expand your world
Cross Cultural . . . Open your mind
Inter-Generational . . . Connect your heart
learn much more at: www.blueprintforwomanhood.com

Rite of Passage Ceremony
Join in community to celebrate
as 200 girls step into womanhood
May 6 – 9

Register today only $65.00 for all 4 events!
come to as many as you choose
GIRLS 13 - 17 Only$5.00

Four Unique and Meaningful Experiences
For Women of All Ages
Sweat Lodge
Share it with your mother and grandmother
Festive NIght Out
Bring Sisters, daughters and girlfriends for live
music, dancing and drumming in the Desert Air
All Day Symposium
Transform yourself and your relationships
in a safe group of women.

The Mother’s Day Gift that Keeps on Giving
Reinventing Ourselves at Every Age Blueprint for Womanhood

2009-03-26T09:17:00.002-07:00

New Carpa Theater upcoming events

A proud affiliate of Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium

New Carpa Theater Co. and the Border Justice 2009 "Crime, Justice, and the Border" conference, March 31 – April 2, at ASU the West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird.
Join us for a “People’s Theater Performance” “Operation Wetback”
Directed by James E. Garcia
6 p.m. - 7 p.m., March 31, 2009, Fletcher Library Lawn
A symbolic statement against the United States government’s ongoing
policy of immigration raids versus humane reforms.
We need “citizen actors” and experienced actors of any age, race or gender to volunteer to play the roles of immigrants deported in the 1950s era Operation Wetback in this short improvisational reenactment. The performance starts at 6 p.m.
If you’d like to volunteer to be a “citizen actor”, please arrive by no later than 5 p.m. on the lawn of the Fletcher Library at ASU West - 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd. (Take I-17 to Thunderbird, go West about three miles).
For information about the Border Justice 2009 conference, http://www.west.asu.edu/publicaffairs/

MORE BY NEW CARPA....
ATTN: The Herberger Theater Center performances this week are sold out.
New Carpa Theater Co. has added two special evening performances of “A Boy Named Cesar”, April 3 and April 5 (See details below).
“A Boy Named Cesar”
A one-act play written by James E. Garcia & Julie Amparano
Directed by Terry Earp

ATTN: This show will be presented for two nights only on April 3 and April 5. See times below.
WHAT: “A Boy Named Cesar”
WHEN: April 3, 7:30 p.m., and April 5, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cuervo Studio and Gallery, 1505 E. Thomas Rd. , Phoenix , AZ (performance takes place in the courtyard behind the studio)
TICKETS: General Admission, $6, children, $3.
About the show: The nation is mired in the Great Depression and 10-year-old Cesar Chavez and his family have just learned they’re being evicted from their Yuma farm. In the days before they leave, Cesar goes to fetch water from the backyard well when the ghost of his grandfather appears to show Cesar the promise of his future as one of the nation’s great civil rights leaders.
For more information, visit newcarpa.org, email jgarcia@americanlatino.net or call 602-460-1374.
To reserve tickets for groups of 6 or more, contact James Garcia at 602-460-1374 or email jgarcia@americanlatino.net
Reserved tickets must be claimed no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

And coming soon…April 16-19, 2009
Voices of Valor
Written by James E. Garcia
Directed by Pamela Sterling
Inspired by the oral histories of Hispanic WWII veterans, their families and friends
*April 16-19, 2009 (Note this play will be staged for one weekend only)
Tickets on sale at newcarpa.org or by calling 602-254-2151, ext. 4
Tickets Prices:
$16 general admission
$14 students/seniors/military with i.d.
$14 general admission for matinee performance
$12 for groups of 8 or more in advance only.
Playhouse on the Park
1851 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix , AZ
(Playhouse on the Park is located in the lobby of the Viad Building , southwest corner of Palm and Central Ave. )
Performances dates and times: April 16, 7:30 p.m., April 17, 7:30 p.m., April 18, 7:30 p.m., April 19, 2 p.m.
About the Show: The play recounts how American Latinos lived, fought and died during the global struggle for democracy, despite a legacy of discrimination in the United States . "Voices of Valor" recalls in vivid detail how the war served as a catalyst for the Hispanic community’s struggle for civil rights and social recognition in our nation. Inspired by the "U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" created by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez at UT Austin and our American Latino veterans.

For information about the WWII project at UT Austin visit: (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/index.html)
*NOTE: This play is funded in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and the Arizona Commission on the Arts
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Read a review of “Voices of Valor” by Kyle Lawson
Premier of “Voices of Valor” puts end to myths By Kyle Lawson of the Arizona Republic
http://hispanic6.com/premiere_of_%27valor%27_puts_end_to_myths.htm
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Read pervious news articles about the play “Voices of Valor”:
Who They Are and What They Deserve By Belinda Acosta of the Austin Chronicle
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A347975
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Play Give Voice to Latino WWII Vets By Juan Castillo of the Austin American-Statesman
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/press/articles/AAS-3-24-06.pdf
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Latino WWII Vets Share Their Stories by Yvonne Wingett of the Arizona Republic
http://azbilingualed.org/News_2006/latino_vets_of_wwii_share_stories.htm
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Read an excerpt from the play, Voices of Valor, about Arizona native Hector Santa Ana (a descendent of Gen. Antonio de Santa Ana (the guy who won at the Alamo).
Hector Santa Ana, Miami, AZ, pilot, U.S. Army Corps
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A347977

2009-03-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

Phoenix feminists and friends. Come celebrate Women's History Month

Veteran Feminists of America at ASU with pioneer feminists, ASU students and Women's Studies' prof , Alejandra Elenes present:

Jacqui Ceballos - Founder/president of Veteran Feminists of America, and mother of Michele Ceballos Michot ( for Michele's friends. Please come with friends, and bring your business cards).
"Women of the World Unite"

JACQUI CEBALLOS PIONEER FEMINIST of NEW YORK to give an informal talk about some dramatic and often humorous demonstrations of the early feminist movement, including the famous take over of the Statue of Liberty and the supposedly bra burning Miss America pageant demonstration.
Monday, March 30th, 2009
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Arizona State University at the West campus
H4701 W. Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, Arizona
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE RECEPTION AFTERWARDS

Ceballos, the founder and president of Veteran Feminists of America, worked closely with Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem from 1967 to 1975. She’ll tell about the Statue of Liberty take over in 1970, when women draped a WOMEN OF THE WORLD UNITE banner around Ms Liberty to alert women to join the march for women's rights down Fifth Avenue on August 26th, the 50th anniversary of the suffrage amendment.

She'll describe the madness of the Ladies Home Journal sit-in, when two radical feminists threatened to throw the male editor out of the 30th floor window; about confronting the New York Times for its sexist want-ads, and other mind-blowing actions. In addition to being in the trenches, Ceballos was president of New York NOW, NOW's Eastern VP, a delegate to the U.N.'s International Conference on Women, a founder of the National Women's Political Caucus and the Women's Forum.

Fast-forward to 1992, when Ceballos founded Veteran Feminists of America, an organization to reunite early activists, document the history of the Second Wave and pass the torch to insure that the feminist movement would not be erased from history as it so often was in the past. VFA has published a book about pioneer feminists, Feminists Who Changed America 1963-1975 and hosted events around the nation honoring more than 5,000 early activists (yes, there had been even more than that in the trenches). We're now dedicated to our final and very important goal, PASSING THE TORCH TO YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN, especially college students.

Ceballos will be joined by local pioneer feminists who will share their tales of early events, many of which took place right here in Phoenix. So make it a point to be there to celebrate our history and have some fun.

Directions to the West campus:
From Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport --Take I-10 West to I-17 North.Exit Thunderbird Rd. and turn left. Turn left onto 47th Ave.
From East Valley --Take Loop 202 West to I-10 West. Take I-10 West to I-17 North.Exit Thunderbird Rd. and turn left. Turn left onto 47th Ave.
From Northeast Valley -Take Loop 101 North to I-17. Take I-17 South to Thunderbird Rd. Exit Thunderbird Rd. and turn right. Take Thunderbird to the 47th Ave.
From Southeast Valley - Take 60 West to I-10 West.Take I-10 West to I-17 North.Exit Thunderbird Rd. and turn left. Turn left onto 47th Ave.
Parking information: Various parking structures and lots on the ASU campuses offer attended parking where guests pull a ticket upon entrance to one of these gate-controlled facilities and pay (cash only) upon exiting.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE THERE.... by emailing "michele ceballos"

2009-03-25T19:55:00.002-07:00

Mi Arte, Su Arte Blog

Gente,
If you know of any mariachi grupos or folklore dancers please send a email with their name and contact info to:
rubenconsulting@cox.net
Several individuals and groups have contacted me seeking these types of artist groups.
Hasta,
Ru

2009-03-25T19:51:00.001-07:00

Crime, Justice, & the Border, March 31

Hello Everyone,

I am writing to provide you with information on a very exciting upcoming event at ASU's West Campus, Border Justice 2009: Crime, Justice, & the Border, March 31 to April 2. Below you will find a text description of the events, and attached three flyers; one for the general event, one for the art at the event, and one for a theatre performance on April 1st in conjunction with the events. If you could please spread the word as much as possible, it would be very much appreciated. Feel free to use any of the three flyers as you deem appropriate.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you there!

judy butzine
Cultural Arts Coalition
http://www.artscare.org/cac.intro.shtml

*****Announcing the Sixth Annual Border Justice Event on ASU’s West Campus*****“Crime Justice, and the Border”Tuesday March 31 to Thursday April 2More than ever, issues of crime, human rights, and government policy in our border region profoundly impact the State of Arizona. Come to panel discussions with leading experts from Mexico and the United States for an important dialogue about such crucial issues as the criminalization of migration, human trafficking and smuggling, drop houses in Phoenix, trafficking in drugs and guns, and the Juarez femicides. A powerful series of award-winning films and plays and interactive art projects will provide opportunities for creative and experiential examination of these same issues. Two Award-winning FilmsAlmost 20 Speakers, including Leading Experts from the U.S. and MexicoTwo Theatre PerformancesParticipatory Art, Musical PerformancesAll events are free and open to the public.Please forward the attached flyer to interested parties!Complete Schedule Pasted BelowFor Press Release See: http://asunews.asu.edu/20090320_borderjusticeFor more information about the Border Justice Series go to http://west.asu.borderjustice Tuesday, March 31:• “I’m Migration” interactive art project led by participants of the Valley-based Cultural Arts Council; 2:00-5:00 p.m., Fletcher Library Lawn.• Music by Shining Soul, 2:30 p.m., Fletcher Library Lawn.• Music by Vanessa Atlantis, 3:30 p.m., Fletcher Library Lawn.• Opening Ceremony and Artists Reception; 5:00-6:00 p.m., Fletcher Library Courtyard.• Public Participatory Theatre on “Operation Wetback” by playwright and ASU faculty member James Garcia; 6:00 p.m., Fletcher Library Lawn.• Film presentation: “De Nadie,” sponsored by No More Deaths and followed by Q&A with filmmaker Iliana Martinez; 7:00 p.m., University Center Building, La Sala ballroom.Wednesday, April 1:• “I’m Migration” interactive art project led by Judy Butzine of the Valley-based Cultural Arts Council; 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Fletcher Library Lawn.• Symposium on “Violence and Human Rights Crises Along the Border, Part I,” with a panel discussion examining immigration, smuggling and human trafficking; 2:00-5:00 p.m., University Center Building, La Sala ballroom.• “De Novo – Part 1: Lil’ Silent,” a play presented by New York-based Houses on the Moon Theatre Company; 7:00-9:30 p.m., University Center Building, La Sala ballroom.Thursday, April 2:• Symposium on “Violence and Human Rights Crises Along the Border, Part II,” with a panel discussion examining underground economies and border violence; 9:00-11:00 a.m., University Center Building, La Sala ballroom.
• Symposium on “Violence and Human Rights Crises Along the Border, Part III,” with a panel discussion examining responses of the human rights community; 1:00-4:00 p.m., University Center Building, La Sala ballroom.• Film presentation: “Children in No Man’s Land,” followed by a discussion about the film with Kat Rodriguez from Derechos Humanos; 7:00 p.m., University Center Building, La Sala ballroom.On Friday, April, 3, an arts symposium on critical border issues will be held on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus. For more information about “Crime, Justice, and the Border,” visit http://west.asu.edu/borderjustice.
Contact: William Paul Simmons, Director, MA in Social Justice and Human RightsArizona State University Glendale, AZ 85306 602.543.6089

2009-03-25T17:24:00.001-07:00

Scottsdale Latin Group partners with Teatro Bravo March 28
Join us to see a wonderful play in Spanish by legendary poet Federico Garcia Lorca: “Bodas de Sangre”. If you would like to join Scottsdale Latin Group, please meet us on opening night , Saturday, March 28th, 7:45PM at the door. This is the only day that there will be wine offered!
If you came to the SLG Andean event (02-28-09), you witnessed an exciting excerpt from the play with principle actors Mariela Gomez and Adrian Hernandez. Director, Fernando Teson and Xiomara Alvarez of Teatro Bravo were in attendance also.
The play will be performed fully in Spanish and will be playing at "Playhouse in the Park"- see attached flyer's.. March 27th, 28th, 29th and April 3,4,and 5th- Ticket Price: $ 15.00 (There are other lower rates for matinees, groups, students and seniors).
SEE THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
Hope to see you there…
Hola amigos! Recuerden que este sabado 28 sera el "Gran Opening" de Bodas de Sangre de Garcia Lorca. Solo este dia habra celebracion con vinito. . .
Solo cuesta $15.00, estaremos ayudando al teatro local y es una obra realmente espectacular. Espero verlos a todos el sabado!!
Federico Garcia Lorca, a Nobel laureate poet whose contemporaries included Salvador Dali, wrote the play in the 1930s, and it has since become a classic Spanish tragedy.

"Blood Wedding" is a story about a woman who marries into a life of privilege that she eventually runs away from. Her adventure takes her into a forest and a story of passion, obsession, anger and betrayal soon unfolds.
http://www..azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/email.php/8647394
For information and tickets visit http://www.teatrobravo.org/.
OUTSTANDING THEATER IN SPANISH BROUGHT TO US BY TEATRO BRAVO – COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

2009-03-25T17:10:00.000-07:00

Quetzal & Rulan Perform March 26!
DANCING EARTH - Indigenous Contemporary Dance Creations heralds in Spring at GALINA COUTURE, 7pm at 4151 N. Marshall Way in Scottsdale ( 480 247 2912)
Thursday March 26th
Courtesy of ASU Herberger Dance Department and Community Engagement, Indigenous dance artists Rulan Tangen, brilliant musician Quetzal Guerrero , and guest artists from her ensemble DANCING EARTH herald in springtime, wearing couture designed by GALINA, with live body painting and improvisational movement rituals!Animating public space, the art of Fashion and and Indigenous Rhythms intersect as the earth turns to the balance of Equinox.

2009-03-25T09:28:00.003-07:00

MI ARTE, SU ARTE
Buenos Dias, Gente Valiante. Welcome to Mi Arte, Su Arte, my new Blog. This is a New Dawn for Latin@ Arts & Culture, and for my new career as a daily Blogger for Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium (http://www.alacaz.org/).
On a daily basis I will post ALAC arts or Latino related events, happenings, shows, concerts, and special news and notices. By reading my Blog every day you will get news of what is happening in our vibrant and talented Latino community. You will also read what the Biggie art organizations in Phoenix, Tucson and rural Arizona are doing, and how to participate in or to go see their production, special receptions and fundraisers. I will also post any board opportunities for art organizations and Latino nonprofits. Also, by visiting this site you can read the arts and Latino related news and articles I will post and comment on from around the world.

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