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March 9th, 2011
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3/10 through 4/24 La Pasión Según Antígona Pérez presented by Aguijon Theater performed in Spanish Aguijon Theater 2707 N. Laramie Ave 773-637-5899
3/12 The Creative Chicago Expo is a free, day-long event that connects Chicago’s arts community—individual artists, businesses and organizations working in dance, music, film, fashion, theater, visual arts, literary arts and design—with services, spaces, information, and networks. 10 – 5pm Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington FREE
3/12 Luna Negra Dance Theatre 2011 spring program features the North American Premiere of Naked Ape by Fernando Hernando Magadan. 8:00 pm Harris Theater of Millennium Park 205 E. Randolph Drive Box Office at 312-334-7777
3/13 Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band percussionist PONCHO SANCHEZ’s music would best be described as a kaleidoscopic swirl of some of the hottest colors and brightest lights to emerge from either side of the border. 7pm Show; 6pm doors Mayne Stage 1328 W. Morse Ave.
3/16 Reading by Poet Luis J. Rodriguez Jane Addams Hull-House Museum University of Illinois at Chicago
800 S. Halsted 5:30PM – Reception; 6:00PM – Reading
3/16 Yasmin Levy is a singer born in Jerusalem, Israel who has taken Ladino music in new directions and to new heights on the international stage. 8:30 PM Old Town School of Folk Music Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall 4544 N Lincoln Ave. BOX Office 773-728-6000
3/17 Story Week: Conversation with Playwrights: Regina Taylor, The Trinity River Plays Tanya Saracho, El Nogalar Host: Lisa Schlesinger 1PM Columbia College Theater Building 72 East 11th St
3/18 El Payo, Los Vicios de Papá + (((Sonorama))) Rumba Flamenco, Reggae/Ska, Cumbia Martyrs’ 3855 N. Lincoln Ave 21+ Doors 8PM
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February 23rd, 2011
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2-25 Punto y Raya Animation Festival Based in Barcelona, Spain, Punto y Raya has taken on the mantle “most abstract in the world” by exclusively showcasing 2D animation made up entirely of dots, lines, and flat backgrounds. Chicago Filmmakers 5243 North Clark Street
2-26 Louder Than a Bomb Encouraging self-expression and literacy among Chicago’s youth through writing and performance. Amalia Ortiz and Paul Martinez Saturday, February 26, 7:00 PM Columbia College Chicago 1014 South Michigan Avenue Free admission
2-27 Francisco G Mendoza for a Fiesta Silent Art Auction Art – Food – Music; 3 – 7 PM The National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th St Chicago
2-28 Musicians at Work Forum: Elements of Songwriting & Production: “What Creates a Solid Hit Song?”Panel discussion Reggie’s 2105 South State Street
This panel discussion will be lead and moderated by a celebrated producer within the music industry. Panelists will include credible songwriters, producers, artists and an entertainment attorney to reference the legal side of licensing and publishing.
3-1 EL ATLAS DE BORGES Photography Exhibit Opening reception: Tuesday, March 1, 6 pm Instituto Cervantes Gallery 31 W. Ohio St. Free & open to the public
3-2 Chicago Flamenco Festival Musiqa From Al – Andalus Musically illustrated lecture will focus on the beautiful and complex Arab-Andalusian music that developed in the medieval courts of Sevilla, Granada, and Cordoba during the golden age of Muslim and Arab rule in Spain (711-1492 AD). 6:00 p.m. + Reception FollowingInstituto Cervantes Auditorium 31 W Ohio St. RSVP Required 312-335-1996 Free and Open to the publicTwitterCast available @arteyvida
3-3 Alberto Ruy Sanchez, internationally noted writer and editor of the award-winning Artes de Mexico, speaks to the ever-strengthening fabric of art and imagery from ancient traditions through contemporary work across North America. March 3 6-7 p.m. Free with admission Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave. Fullerton Hall
3-3 to 3-5 Chicago Flamenco Festival La Lupi “La Lupi” brings her most intímate performance to Chicago’s Flamenco Festival this year, arriving traditionally like her flamenco ancestors did– with a flamenco singer, cantaor, and a guitar.
March 3, 7:00 p.m.
March 4, 7:00 p.m.
March 5, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes Auditorium 31 W. Ohio St. 312-335-1996
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February 17th, 2011
Title: Forum: The Crisis of Education in America – Education as a Human Right. Guest Speaker Dr. Stovall
Location: Human Thread Center 645 W. 18th St. Chicago Il 60608
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Description: Featuring guest speaker Dr. David Stovall, discussion forum and live performances by young performers.
The topic of this month event will be “The Crisis of Education in America – Education as a Human Right” in light of the recent development in Arizona by the Board of Education to ban the Mexican-American Studies program. But we pursue this critical issue with a keen awareness that education in America has been “in crisis” for the last nearly 400 years.
“One World” Speaker Series
Contact 312.243.9423 for full details
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2011-02-26
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February 17th, 2011
Title: “ART that SPEAKS” Featuring work of Daria Amrik
Location: Human Thread Center 645 W. 18th St. Chicago Il 60608
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Description: Monthly Art Exhibit for February 2011 featuring Daria Amrik.
Contact 312.243.9423 for times.
Start Date: 2011-02-01
End Date: 2011-02-28
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February 10th, 2011
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2/11 Chicago Flamenco Festival Opening! José Moreno El Cano (Voice) & Perico De La Paula (Guitar) 2/11 & 2/12 Instituto Cervantes 31 W Ohio 312-335-1996
2/11 Peribanez through 2/20 by Lope de Vega translated by Tanya Roder Directed by Henry Godinez Ethel M. Barber Theater Northwestern University 30 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL
2/11 – 2/13 River North Dance Chicago Valentine’s Weekend Engagement Harris Theater 205 E Randolph
2/14 All Need Love Valentine’s Day Festival The Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive
2/12 through April 24 Sonnets for An Old Century by José Rivera Directed by Madrid St. Angelo In the Garage Theater Steppenwolf 1650 N Halsted
2/16 Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Instituto Cervantes 31 W Ohio 312-335-1996
2/17 Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington FREE
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February 1st, 2011
2/4 Gabriela Montero Piano 7:30PM
Harris Theater 205 E Randolph 312-344-7777
2/6 Cabeza de Barro through May.15.2011 National Museum of Mexican Art – 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago
2/7 40 Years of Black Creativity, through Feb 28, 2011 Museum of Science & Industry 57th St. & Lake Shore Drive
2/8 Muti & Mitsuko Chicago Symphony Orchestra 7:30
220 Symphony Center S. Michigan Ave
2/9 Salsa Congress 8:30 PM
Old Town School of Folk Music Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N Lincoln Ave. Free ticketed event. $5 suggested donation. BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000 for reservations
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January 18th, 2011
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January 13th, 2011
Radio Arte’s Emmanuel Garcia interviewed Gery Chico, Chicago mayoral candidate who formerly served as Richard M. Daley’s Chief of Staff, President of the Board of Trustees of Chicago Public Schools, President of the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District and Board Chair of the City Colleges of Chicago.
In this interview, Chico talks about his plans for addressing Chicago’s current budget crisis, his plans for bettering the education system and why people should vote for him.
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If you would like to know more about Gery Chico’s campaign, the official website is www.gerychicoformayor.com
Check back soon to hear interviews with other mayoral and aldermanic candidates discussing their vision for the city of Chicago. These interviews will also air during our public affairs programming: Monday through Friday 6 to 7 pm on 90.5FM Chicago.
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January 7th, 2011
Radio Arte’s Martin Macias Jr. interviewed Miguel del Valle, Chicago mayoral candidate and Chicago City Clerk; he is also a former state senator having represented Illinois’s 2nd district.
Del Valle was born in Puerto Rico but at 4 years old his family moved to Chicago where he studied at Tuley High School (now Roberto Clemente High School) then went on to complete undergraduate and graduate studies at Northeastern Illinois University. It was as a student that he began a career as a community organizer, in this clip he talks about his background working in the neighborhoods which led to his entering politics, first as candidate for State Senate and now in the running for Mayor of Chicago.
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Youth Leadership & Education
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Addressing City’s Budget Deficit
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Recession & Economic Development
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All Chicago Counts Voting Campaign
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To close off the interview, Del Valle was asked about his Latino rival candidate, Gery Chico.
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Check back soon to hear Del Valle’s interview in Spanish discussing issues of special importance to the Latino and Spanish-speaking community. These interviews will also air during our public affairs programming: Monday through Friday 6 to 7 pm on 90.5FM Chicago.
If you would like to know more about Miguel Del Valle’s campaign, the official website is www.delvalleformayor.com
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December 30th, 2010
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