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Latin Forum
Calendar | arts | film | theater | music | culture
OCtober
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HOUSTON
Chicano Festival
The 29th festival
celebrates the best of
Chicano music with
conjunto, Tejano,
mariachi and big
band artists at Miller
Outdoor Theatre
in Hermann Park.
Through October 4.
www.visithoustontexas.com
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AUSTIN
Young Latino
Artists Exhibition
An affi rmation that
t’s not a tough
exterior that makes
us strong, but
vulnerability, this
exhibition features
artists all under the
age of 35. Through
November 9. www.
mexic-artemuseum.org
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MIAMI
El Sueño de Martí
This Broadway-style
play is based on the
life of Cuban icon
José Martí, a leader
in the Cuban independence movement
from Spain.
www.miamiandbeaches.com
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SAN FRANCISCO
Chita Rivera
In one unforgettable
night, the accomplished and versatile
actress, singer and
dancer performs.
www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com
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FT. LAUDERDALE
Latin America and
he Artist
A 10-year retrospective by Colombian
artist henco is composed of 32 mixed
media pieces and a
variety of styles that
reflect his artistic
evolution.
www.broward.
org/libraries
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SAN FRANCISCO
15th Annual Días
de los Muertos
A tribute to the
Mexican/Central
American tradition
of honoring the
dead includes altars
(ofrendas) and
installations by local
artists, schools and
organizations.
www.museumca.com
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Actor and TV Host Mario lopez Tunrs 35.
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SAN ANTONIO
Escultura Social: A
New Generation of
Art From Mexico City
Closing days of this
exhibit examining
the infl uence of
popular culture and
politics on contemporary Mexican art.
Through October 26.
www.thealameda.org
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LOS ANGELES
Desfi le de la Hispanidad 2008
A parade celebrating Latino pride
along Broadway
Boulevard.
www.experiencela.com
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MIAMI
Bajofondo Concert
The sound of the
Buenos Aires’
nightlife, combining
the seductive classic
sounds of tango
with the grooves of
club culture, dub
rhythms and video
projections.
www.miamiandbeaches.com
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WISCONSIN
Laint american & Spanish masters
Rich exhibition of 75 works by artits includes Ignacio Iturria, Miro Picasso, Siqueiros, Morales, Lam, Lenero, Thusius, Romulo, Gutierrez, Mojica and Chillida.
www.milwaukee.org
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LAS VEGAS
Cheech and Chong Light Up America
The legendary duo
returns to the stage
with new comedy in
their fi rst tour in 25
years.
www.visitlasvegas.com
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SANTA FE
Old Spanish Trail: A Conduit For Change
this exhibit traces the history of a littleknown mule trading
trails linking Santa
Fe and Los Angeles.
Through October 26.
www.palaceofthegovernors.org
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SAN DIEGO
Velázquez in the Basement
Kick-offs a new lecture series, featuring a talk by curatorJhon Marciarion his rediscovery
of a painting that
appears to be a lost
early altarpiece by
Diego Velázquez.
www.sdmart.org
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HOUSTON
20th Annual Dia de los muertos
Lawndale Art Center presents a celebration of the Art, Music and Practices of Mexico. Through
November 8.
www.lawndaleartcener.org
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KANSAS CITY
Don Quijote De La Mancha
Hesperion XXI presents a dramatic musical interpretation of Cervantes' greatest work, narrated by Academy
Award winner F.
Murray Abraham.
www.chambermusic.org
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SAN ANTONIO
Viva Maestra!
One of today's most exciting young conductors, Alondra de la Parra, takes
the San Antonio
Symphony podium
in a program of
Latin American and
Russian works.
www.sasymphony.org
26
PHOENIX
The mexican American Mirror
The Challenges faced by Mexican Americans, as well
as their achievements, are featured
in a major exhibition at the Phoenix
Museum of History.
www.visitphoenix.com
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Former Miss Universe Dayanara
Torres turns 34.
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HOUSTON
20th Annual Dia de los muertos
Lawndale Art Center presents a celebration of the Art, Music and Practices of Mexico. Through
November 8.
www.lawndaleartcener.org
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