Los Méxicos de Mariana Yampolsky:Ritos y Regocijos
March 15 - June 28, 2008 The Latino Cultural Center has the privilege to present Los Mexicos de Mariana Yampolsky: Ritos y Regocijos(“Mariana Yampolsky’s Méxicos: Rites And Rejoicings”), a photographic collection from Fundación Cultural Mariana Yamposlky, A.C. in collaboration with Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México, Consulado General de México in Dallas, Instituto Cultural de México in San Antonio and the Friends of the Latino Cultural Center.
Where: LCC Main Gallery
When: 10am - 5 pm
Admission: FREE to the public
May 1 - July 19, 2008 Texas contemporary artist Benito Huerta is regarded as one the most innovative, Latino artists of his generation. His work blends myth, iconography and images unique to Mexican and Latino culture with modern world images. This exhibition is the first in an annual series showcasing the work of Texas Latino masters.
Where: LCC Main Gallery
When: Opening reception: May 1, 2008 at 6pm
Admission: FREE to the public
May 10 & 11, 2008 11th Annual Folklorico Festival - A festival that brings traditional folkloric music, art, food, customs, crafts and dance workshops celebrating the ballet folklorico.
Where: LCC
When: 1pm - 8pm
Admission: FREE to the public
May 10, 2008 11am -12pm Children’s Theater: "El Dueño de la Luz" Cuento de Venezuela. Performed by Flor Candela Teatro and directed by Patricia Urbina; 12 -1pm Songs, Rhymes and Movement /Rondas y Bailes Infantiles; 1 -4pm Dance Workshops: Ballet Folklorico with Ollimpaxqui Dance Company; 1 -4pm Craft workshops Painting on Amate Paper with Cesar and Rosalba Morales; 12:30pm Spanish Film for Youth "El Espíritu de la Colmena", courtesy of the Embassy of Spain in Washington.
Where: LCC
When: 11am - 4pm
Admission: FREE to the public
Book Presentation:Los Méxicos de Mariana Yamplosky
May 17, 2008 Presentation by Rosa Casanova, president of the Fundación Cultural Mariana Yampolsky A. C. on Los Mexicós de Mariana Yampolsky: Ritos y Regocijos by Mariana Yampolsky.
Where: LCC Multipurpose Room
When: 12pm
Admission: FREE to the public
May 17, 2008 Como Agua Para Chocolate. Based on the popular novel by Laura Esquivel. Tita and Pedro want to get married, but Tita has to take care of her ageing mother and is not allowed to marry. Pedro ends up marrying Tita's sister, but lets Tita know he only married her sister to be closer to her. Directed by Alfoso Arau (1992). This film has English subtitles, is not rated and lasts 97 mins.
Where: LCC Oak Farms Dairy Performance Hall
When: 2pm - 4pm
Admission: FREE to the public
May 24, 2008 El Callejón de los Milagros. Based on the Nobel Prize Winner's novel, the Egyptian Naguib Mahfouz. The story, translated from El Cairo to Mexico City's downtown, narrates the life of the members of the neighborhood and the connection between them. With Salma Hayek. Directed by Jorge Fons (1995). This film has English subtitles, is not rated and last 144 mins.
Where: LCC Oak Farms Dairy Perfomance Hall
When: 2pm - 4pm
Admission: FREE to the public
May 31, 2008 Festival de Verano (Summer Showcase) directed by Daniel de Cordoba. A cornucopia of Spanish classical, regional and Flamenco dances, songs and music. This annual production features the Bailes Españoles Company, students and apprentices from the academy.
Where: LCC Oak Farms Dairy Performance Hall
When: 7pm - 9pm
Admission: $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 child & students
June & July 2008 The goal of the Spanish Theater Camp for Children is to provide the experience of theater to communities, free of cost. The camp will be led by local theater company Flor Candela Teatro and directed by Patricia Urbina. Saturdays in June & July 2008 (except July 5th) from 10am - 1pm.
Where: LCC
When: 10am - 1pm
Admission: FREE to the public
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