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Febrero
2
boston
Luis Meléndez: Master of the Spanish Still Life
Luis Meléndez was the greatest still-life painter of 18th
century Spain. This exhibit spotlights his extraordinarily realistic
style. Through May 9 at the Museum of Fine Arts. www.mfa.org
3
wisconsin
Las Artes de Mexico
Las Artes de Mexico examines more than 3,000 years of tradition
highlighted in more than 100 examples of pottery, painting, folk
art and prints. Themes centered on ceremony and celebration, ritual
warfare, feast days, religion and social commentary related to development
of the modern Mexico. Exhibit runs through April 11. www.lywam.org
 5
Happy Birthday
Soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo
turns 25
7
Albuquerque
Confluencias II:
Arte Cubano
Contemporáneo
Major exhibition includes works by 40 artists working inside Cuba.
At the National Hispanic Cultural Center though May 16.
www.nhccnm.org
9
Laredo
Washington’s Birthday Celebration
This Texas city goes all out to commemorate the birth of our nation’s
first president. From dance to music to parades, this city celebrates
through February 22.
www.wbcalaredo.org
11
san antonio
Vincent Valdez Flashback Collection Opening
Vincent Valdez is the youngest artist whose works are in the Chicano
Collection exhibition. His first influences came from his late great-grandfather,
an artist from Spain. www.swschool.org
13
las vegas
World Championship Boxing
Two world title fights and a title eliminator! Bouts include Penalosa
vs. Morel; Donaire vs. Guerrero; Montiel vs. Morales and Concepcion
vs. Santiago!
www.boxinginlasvegas.com
 17
miami
Flamenco
Festival Miami
Some of the world’s best performers descend on Miami for this
wildly popular celebration of Spanish Flamenco.
February 13-19
www.arshtcenter.org
20
austin
Carnaval Brasileiro
Flamboyant costumes, Brazilian samba music, and the uninhibited,
spirited atmosphere make Austin’s Carnaval one of the biggest
such festivals outside of Brazil. www.sambaparty.com
24
Miami Beach
South Beach Food & Wine Fest
Presented by the Food Network, this food extravaganza features appearances
by top chefs and highlights the delicacies of the world over. Runs
through February 28.
www.sobefestcom
 25
houston
Raices de Mi Corazón
Talento Bilingue de Houston concludes the solo exhibition by artist
Lizbeth Ortiz. Her work includes Dia de los Muertos themes honoring
the deaths of 9/11, recycled materials and mixed media.
www.tbhcenter.org
 28
NEW york
Carmen
The Metropolitan Opera’s long-awaited revival of Bizet’s
sultry opera about the enchanting gypsy and the tragic Don Jose
runs through May.
www.metoperafamily.com
Marzo
 2
austin
Imagining Mexico:
Expressions in Popular Culture
In honor of Mexico’s independence bicentennial, this exhibition
showcases art featuring Mexican national symbols. From the nagual
to the flag to the Virgin of Guadalupe, these are the iconic images
that helped form the national identity. Runs through April 18.
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
4
chicago
Queer Latinos:
Art and Chant
Focusing on Chicago’s long standing and diverse gay Latino
community, this program explores the intersection of art and political
change over the last 25 years. Part of the Out at CHM series.
www.chicagohistory.org
 6
Happy Birthday
Bombshell Eva Mendes turns 36.
 8
Happy Birthday
Freddie Prinze Jr. turns 34.
10
wisconsin
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Music, dance and costumes combine with the talent of 76 artists
to take you on a journey of the rich history of Mexican folklore
at Appleton’s Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
www.escapetowisconsin.com
11
San Diego
Latino Film Festival
Celebrate Mexico’s Bicentennial with a showcase of more than
40 short and full-length Mexican films. Runs through March 21.
www.sdlatinofilm.com
13
santa fe
Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time
On display through May, the exhibit examines the city different’s
400 year history. March 13 brings a live lecture on the city’s
Spanish heritage.
www.nmhistorymuseum.org
14
miami
Calle Ocho Festival
This grand celebration of Hispanic culture is known as the world’s
largest street party, spanning 23 city blocks with musical stages,
youth sites, folkloric sites and food.
www.carnavalmiami.com
19
San Antonio
Tejano Music Expo & Fanfare
A weekend of live music, exhibitors, workshops, interaction with
performers, dancing, showcase for new artists, and more than 100
bands on six stages.
www.tejanomusicawards.com
20
New York
Rainbow Racionality
Caridad de la Luz “La Bruja” hosts an evening spoken
word about race, tastes and the American Dream with poets Simply
Rob, PattyDukes, and Aja Monet.
www.elmuseo.org
 23
fresno
StoryCorps Historias
StoryCorps brings its traveling recording studio to Fresno in hopes
of recording the stories of Latinos for cataloging in the library
of Congress.
www.storycorps.com
26
Phoenix
Agave on the Rocks
Enjoy ice cold margaritas made with fine Mexican tequila, sample
cuisine of 15 Valley restaurants and dance to Latin Funk music at
the Desert Botanical Garden.
www.dbg.org
 27
chicago
Luna Negra
This passionate and colorful program reveals the complexity and
richness of Mexico’s cultural influence on contemporary Latino
choreographers.
www.harristheaterchicago.org
28
dallas
Gilberto Gil
Gilberto Gil carries out a fundamental role in the constant modernization
of Brazilian popular music. One of the most renown singers, composers
and guitar-players appears at the Nokia Theater.
www.nokialivedfw.com
30
miami
Contemporary Cuban Art from the Faber Collection
The University of Miami Lowe Museum hosts this exhibition of rare
Cuban art created in the mid-1980s. Runs through April 4.
www.miami.edu/lowe
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