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Latin Forum

Calendar | arts | film | theater | music | culture

APRIL

1
Texas
La Caja Museo Contemporáneo de Arte
A museum inside a museum consisting of two parts: The Huge and the Small, with works of prominent contemporary artists from Mexico. Austin
www.mexic-artemuseum.org

2
Texas
Cardinal Points/Puntos Cardenales
A survey of contemporary Latino and Latin American art showcasing themes, media and subject matter through 56 artworks. Through April 12.
Latino Cultural Center, Dallas
www.dallasculture.org

3
Florida
Miami Beach Dance Festival
Performances by the country’s finest dance companies, including Momentum Dance Company, Ballet Flamenco La Rosa and the Dance Now! Ensemble, and more. www.momentumdance.com

5
Nevada
Arturo Sandoval in Concert
Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval performs some of his greatest hits at the Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino. Las Vegas www.visitlasvegas.com

6
Texas
Two Of A Kind - The Artwork of Two Distinctive Artists
Closing day of exhibit featuring the works of Las Cruces artist Rosie Carrillo and El Paso artist Susan Wester Perez. El Paso
www.elpaso.com

9
New York
Havana Film Festival New York
Internationally renowned event featuring award-winning films from Cuba, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Latino culture in the U.S. New York City. www.hffny.com

11
Colorado
7 Minutos
A slide presentation of local Hispanic artists curated by the Museo de las Americas. Denver.
www.museo.org

13
Wisconsin
Caras Vemos, Corazones No Sabemos
Mexican and Chicano artists present visual representations of the many human layers affected by Mexican migration from the personal to the regional. Through July 13. Milwaukee
www.latinoarts.org

15
California
Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli of
Veracruz México
Two-day appearance by one of Mexico’s most popular folkloric groups. California State University, Bakersfield
661-654-2281

17
New Mexico
Film Series:
Operas Primeras
A film series featuring the first works of young Hispanic directors that have not been widely distributed. Through May 15. National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque
www.nationalhispaniccenter.org

20
Florida
Melanie Smith with Rafael Ortega: Parres Trilogy
Filmed in a small town on the outskirts of Mexico City, Smith uses monochromatic painting to investigate the ways in which we see. Miami www.miamiartmuseum.org

21
Texas
Fiesta San Antonio
Since 1891 when the first Fiesta event, the Battle of Flowers, honored the memory of Texas heroes, Fiesta has expanded and celebrates San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures.
www.fiesta-sa.org

25
Arizona
Speak Spanish to Me
Fernando Bolero’s play about intercultural love is given a modern-day twist as the play is set in contemporary Arizona State University student life. Through May 11. Phoenix
www.atphx.org

26
Florida
Viva La Música at Seaworld Orlando
Concert series featureing performances by Latin artists, Hispanic food and the fiery flair of Hispanic heritage. Viva La Música is included with each park’s daily admission.
seaworldorlando.com

27
Elvis Crespo performs
at Viva la Música

29
New York
The HACR 16th Annual Symposium: The Power of Hispanic Inclusion
brings together some of the nation’s most influential Hispanic leaders to push for inclusion in employment, philanthropy and governance. New York City
www.hacr.org