ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chicano Flags at Half Mast
Ricardo Favela 1944-2007ROYAL CHICANO AIR FORCE -- EL RCAF General Ricardo Favela (Mo) passed away Sunday morning July 15, 2007 of a massive heart attack. He was visiting with familia in Visalia, California. Services will take place in his home town of Dinuba, Califas. At this point all details are still in progress. As soon as the details are determined another email will be sent. Needless to say everyone is still in shock.
Ricardo was very involved in the Chicano Movement, United Farm Workers struggles and was a founding member of the RCAF. He will be deeply missed by his wife Clara Cid Favela, his children Magarita, Tina, Manuel, and Rosita and by all the Impudent Young Pilots of Aztlan that were touch by his teaching and service to ensure social justice and self determination for La Raza. One thing can be said about Ricardo is that he NEVER wavered on his committment to La Raza. Con Todo Respeto. Another Soldier has fallen.
Josie Talamantez
Gifted Poet Sekou Sundiata(August 22, 1948 -- July 18, 2007) On Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 5:47a.m. (ET), poet Sekou Sundiata passed away. A highly esteemed performing poet, Mr. Sundiata wrote for print, performance, music and theater. Born Robert Franklin Feaster in Harlem, on August 22, 1948, Sundiata came of age as an artist during the Black Arts/Black Aesthetic movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
¡FELICIDADES!
Congratulations to the graduates of the 2007 NALAC Leadership Institute. The NALAC Leadership Institute, convened in San Antonio, Texas, brings emerging Latino artists and key staff of community based Latino arts and cultural organizations from across the nation for intensive training in nonprofit arts management and leadership development. This year's class included artists and arts administrators from Arizona, California, Colorado, New York and Texas. For information about the NALAC Leadership Institute, please visit http://www.nalac.org.
To José Rubén De León. SIMPLEMENTE LARA, a tribute to the songs and life of Agustín Lara, was presented at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C.on July 20th, 2007. SIMPLEMENTE LARA premiered at Jump-Start Performance Co. in April 2005. The Washington performance will be the 57th time this musical tribute is sung before since a live audience. For more information, visit: http://www.farolitomusic.com
Congratulations to the talented students from San Anto Cultural Arts' youth MultiMedia Institute (SAMMI) for winning two awards (Best Costumes and Best Use of Prop: Calendar) as part of the first San Antonio 48 Hour Film Project. Their film, a hilarious Halloween story called "Trick or Tweet," is like an Almodovar-scripted telenovela directed by John Waters. The students, Jessica Torres, Sarai Rodriguez, Julian Moreno-Pena and Sterling Abrigo worked with filmmakers Victor Payan and Sandra "Pocha" Pena to create this mini-masterpiece, which includes standout performances by Sarai, Sterling and San Antonio artists David Zamora Casas, Cardee Garcia and Gerry Garcia. For more information, email
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or visit http://www.48hourfilm.com/sanantonio/.
Filmmaker Laura Varela has been named a recipient the 2007 ITVS (Independent Television Services) Diversity Development Fund for her new documentary, "raúlrsalinas and the Poetry of Liberation" which explores raúlrsalinas’ triumphant emergence from the trials and tribulations of incarceration in some of the nation’s most brutal prisons to a renowned poet, spokesperson, and activist for human rights, literacy and community justice. She is an alumni of the 2006 CPB/PBS Producer's Academy and the 2006 NALAC Leadership Institute. For more information on Varela's work please visit http://www.varelafilm.org.
Chicago musicians Rebecca F., Colin McGeehan, and E. Wright Cooley have posted a song on myspace regarding the August 19 deportation of Elvira Arellano, a Chicago mother who has become a symbol in the debate about separations of Latino families. Arrelano had sought sanctuary in a Chicago Methodist Church with her 8-year old son Saul, a U.S. citizen, since Nov. 2006 and left only this week for a speaking engagement in California. She was arrested by immigration officials outside of a church in Los Angeles and deported to Mexico on Aug. 19. To hear Elvira's Song, visit http://www.myspace.com/ElvirasSong.
San Antonio Writer Wins Prize Gival Press is pleased to announce that Pablo Miguel Martínez of San Antonio has won the 6th Annual Oscar Wilde Award for his poem entitled "At the Pentecostal Baths". Pablo Miguel Martínez received a cash prize of $100.00 and his poem is posted on the Gival Press website (http://www.givalpress.com). In addition, in 2008 his poem will appear in the anthology Poetic Voices Without Borders 2, which will include the top poems entered in the contest. Pablo Miguel Martínez's work has appeared in numerous publications, including Americas Review, BorderSenses, Comstock Review, and the San Antonio Express-News. In 2005 he was a recipient of the prestigious Chicano/Latino Literary Prize, and in 2003 he received an award from the Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation. Martínez teaches English at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.
After many years of researching, reviving, performing, and promoting traditional Mexican music, Los Cenzontles have released their first full-length CD, "los senn-sont-less." This bilingual CD mixes rock, country, reggae, r & b and more. "los senn-sont-less" features incredible guest artists David Hidalgo of Los Lobos on electric guitar, Bill Evans on banjo and Bobby Black on pedal steel. You can hear excerpts of their new music on http://www.myspace.com/themockingbirds and can purchase a CD or individual songs at http://cdbaby.com/cd/cenzontles11. Proceeds support our youth arts program.
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EVENTS Merián Soto/Performance PracticeWhat is Love? Thursday Aug 23-- Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors Festival, NYC South Plaza 6:30 & 7:30 PM featuring music by Maurice Wright and performances by Danielle Kinne, Megan Mazarick, Shavon Norris, Kumatatu Poe & Olive Prince FREE!!!!! 
States of Gravity & LightFri-Sun Aug 31, Sept 1 & 2-- Live Arts Festival, Philadelphia/ Christ Church, 20 N American St 7PM - Featuring Juamatu Poe, Toshi Makihara, and Noemi Segarra http://www.livearts-fringe.org
AMORINDIO: Tributo y Celebracion for raulrsalinas
Saturday, August 25, 2007
AUSTIN, TEXAS
 Join us to honor and celebrate the life of Austin's elder Xicanindio poet/human rights activist raulrsalinas.
A veterano of Chicano literature/letters, raulrsalinas' writing and activism have earned him international recognition as a spokesperson for a diversity of political causes, ranging from prisoner rights and national liberation struggles to gang intervention and youth arts advocacy. The tribute will feature performances and presentations by renowned Chicana/o and Latina/o writers and scholars: Miguel Algarin (NYC), Sandra Cisneros (San Antonio), Carmen Tafolla (San Antonio), Dagoberto Gilb (Austin), Norma E. Cantu (San Antonio), Alejandro Murguia (San Francisco), sharon bridgforth (Austin), Roberto Vargas (San Antonio), Tammy Gomez (Fort Worth), Levi Romero (Albuquerque, NM), Tony Spiller (NYC), Jessica Torres (San Antonio). There will be an opening ceremony by Danzantes Concheros, musica movimiento Chicano by Conjunto Aztlan and a silent art auction. All proceeds will support Red Salmon Arts, a Native American/Chicana/o based cultural arts organization with a history of working within indigenous communities of Austin since 1983.
$10 dollars suggested donation
2pm - 7pm Saturday August 25, 2007
Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, Tejas
For more information, call 512-416-8885 or email
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raulrsalinas is the author of three collections of poetry: Un Trip thru the Mind Jail y Otras Excursions (Editorial Pocho-Ché, 1980; Arte Público Press, 1999), East of the Freeway: Reflections de mi pueblo (Red Salmon Press, 1995), and Indio Trails: A Xicano Odyssey thru Indian Country (Wings Press, 2006). Recently, UT Press published a selected collection of his prison writings entitled raulrsalinas and the Jail Machine: My Weapon Is My Pen (edited by Louis Mendoza, 2006). To order raulrsalinas' books, call 512-416-8885 or visit http://www.resistenciabooks.com.
¡SEGUNDA NOCHE DE BOHEMIA EN EL TALLER!
SECOND BOHEMIAN EVENING AT TALLER!
10 de agosto/August 10, 2007 @ 8:00 p.m.
Edificio de Educación/Education Building
2557 Nth 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA Luego de la exitosa “bohemiada” del 13 de julio, queremos asegurarnos que no se pierda la próxima oportunidad para todos aquellos con una vena artística que les gustaría compartir una canción, un poema o una anécdota en español o en inglés. Buena compañía, refrigerios a la venta, instrumentos, y micrófono abierto. Venga temprano y disfrute de las actividades de Vereda Cultural en el Centro de Oro de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. en la calle 5 de Lehigh a Somerset
After the last successful event held on July 13th we wouldn’t want you to miss the next opportunity for all with an artistic nerve that would like to share a song, poem or anecdote. Good company, refreshments for sale, instruments and an open mic. Come early and enjoy the activities of A walkway of art in the Latino & Business District from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on 5th Street from Lehigh to Somerset. No se las pierda./Don’t miss them.
"CIELO ABIERTO: Films from the Morelia International Film Festival" Friday, August 17 on the roof and in the courtyard of El Museo Del Barrio in East Harlem. The show is free and begins at 9:00. The doors open at 8 with music by Rana Santacruz beginning at 8:30. After the screening there will be a reception in the courtyard. For more information on this show visit:
http://rooftopfilms.com/show_07-morelia.html
Defend the Honor Webcast Aug. 23 The Defend The Honor campaign will have a 30 min. webcast on Thursday, August 23 at 7 pm CST at http://www.defendthehonor.org to provide updates regarding the lack of Latino representation in Ken Burns' PBS WWII documentary "The War." For more information, to find out how you can get involved or to view previous webcasts, please visit http://www.defendthehonor.org.
BOXCAR (VAGON)
at El Repertorio EspanolSaturday, Aug. 25 @ 6:30 pm
Friday, Aug. 31 @ 8 pm
138 East 27th Street, NYC, 10016
212.889.2850 
BASED ON A TRUE STORY A moving play by Silvia Gonzalez S. based on a true story reported on CNN in 1987 about several men that crossed the border in a Boxcar. Their llives intersect with that of an immigration officer who struggles between his duties and his conscience. Winning play of the MetLife Nuestras Voces National Playwriting Competition. Directed by Rene Buch. Tickets are $35, $25 & $20. Special offer: Get $20 tickets for $10. For more information and showtimes, visit http://www.elrepertorio.com.
PANEL ON IMMIGRATION AND THE ARTISTS’ ROLE:
A panel discussion on immigration issues and the artists’ responsibility to further dialogue on the immigration issue, will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2007 following the performance of “Boxcar” with the cast; the playwright Silvia González; the director René Buch; the author of "El rumor de la frontera" and staff writer with the Spanish daily newspaper ABC, Alfonso Armada; the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Guillermo Linares and moderated by James Crapotta, Senior Lecturer at Barnard College. For more information contact Pablo Tufiño at 212-225-9955 or
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CALL FOR SIMILAR STORIES:
Repertorio Español is requesting similar stories to those posed in “Boxcar” and “Nowhere on the Border” to be posted on its website. In addition, a group of stories will be selected and performed at a staged reading in September 2007. All submissions must be sent via e-mail to
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on or before August 31st, 2007.
The Snake TrioNew Directions in Jazz & Venezuelan Music
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
8:00PM
Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA For reservations and more information:
510.841.JAZZ (5299)
http://www.annasjazzisland.com/
http://www.thesnaketrio.com/ Members:
Jackeline Rago: cuatro, percussion, lead vocals Donna Viscuso: flute, alto and soprano sax Sam Bevan: bass Special guests:
Lali Mejia: percussion
Anna Maria Violich: vocals
Tejido del Rio, A Community Anthology: Readings Aug. 23Casa de la Cultura
A project of El Comite Cultural del Pueblo, Inc.
Cordially Invites you to an Evening of Readings / Noche de Poemas y Poetas from Tejido del Rio, A Community Anthology. Thursday, August 23, 2007 @ 6 pm
Casa de la Cultura/Brown Plaza
302 Cantu St.
Del Rio, TX
Jose Torres Tama in Houston
The Cone of Uncertainty: New Orleans After KatrinaAugust 24 & 25th, 2007 Talento Bilingue de Houston (TBH) is proud to present internationally known artist Jose Torres Tama in a new production, "The Cone of Uncertainty: New Orleans After Katrina,” to memorialize the second anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina, a natural disaster that took the lives of thousands. http://www.tbhcenter.com/
BENEFIT CONCERT
A Tribute to Our Ancestors and Our Children La Raza Galeria Posada
Thursday, September 6, 2007
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
La Raza Galeria Posada and KXJZ present a benefit concert on Thursday, September 6, to support its Joe Serna and Isabel Hernandez Serna Program Fund. The concert will be held at the Empire Events Center , 1417 R Street , from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Two groups will be performing: The Sacramento Jazz Connection with Jack Mootz, featuring vocalist Jamie Davis, former Count Bassie vocalist, and Latin Rock All-Stars, a Bay Area group of former Santana, Malo and other music group musicians. Tickets $25.00 at La Raza Galeria Posada, 1022 22nd Street, 12 noon to 6 pm, Wed- Sat, or call (916) 446-5133 to reserve tickets. For more information, visit http://larazagaleriaposada.org/calendar.htm.
Cemí Underground
1799 Lexington Ave., at 112th St., El Barrio, NYC
212-860-2820
Email:
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Visit us at: http://www.cemiunderground.com/ and http:/www.myspace.com/cemiunderground
Cemí Underground for - Books • T-shirts • Music/Movies • Art • Events
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 7:00PM • Tel.: 212-860-2820
Calendar of Events - August/September 2007
Friday, August 17 at 7:00 PM
A musical tribute to Puerto Rico's poet/songwriter Sylvia Rexach (1922-1961) by Carmen D. Lucca accompanied by guitarist Rubén Isola.
Admission: $7.00
Friday, August 24 at 7:00 PM
Erotic Poetry Night Hosted by Bobby González. Adults only.
Admission: $7.00
Wednesday, August 29 at 6:00PM
Book signing by poet Prisionera for her newly released book "Puro Ritmo y Patriotismo."
Admission: FREE!
Saturday, September 1 at 3:00PM
"The Taínos: The Native Americans who discovered Columbus". A slide show presented by Bobby González.
Admission: $5.00
Friday, September 7 at 7:00PM
"El Boogie Down Comedy Show" with actors and comedians Arnold Acevedo and Eric Nieves.
Admission: $8.00
Saturday, September 8 at 3:00PM
Book signing and presentation by best selling author Steven Torres of the popular series Precinct in Puerto Rico and the newly released The Concrete Maze. Hosted by Erica and Melinda González.
Admission: FREE!
Cemí Underground survives solely through your support and the sale of merchandise which includes popular and collectible books, t-shirts, art, music and many other handmade items, all of which promote our culture. Please help us, come to Cemi Underground!
Luis Cordero
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You Are Cordially Invited to the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts'
30th Anniversary Gala Awards Reception Fundraiser
Friday, September 7th, 2007 from 7-11 pm
Green Room, War Memorial Performing Arts Center
401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, California The Awards In Excellence Ceremony will honor seven individuals and one organization that have contributing to the Latino Arts and Cultural of the Bay Area. Awardees include Francisco X. Camplis; Jackeline Rago; Michael Roman; Carlos Barón; Loco Bloco; Tomasita Medal; and Galería de la Raza. Musical entertainment by Conjunto Alegre. Artistic Performances will include The ArgenTango Dancers and Andanza Spanish Arts.Make your reservations today by using the link below or by stopping by the Center's Box Office located in the Heart of the Mission at 2868 Mission and 24th Streets. For more information visit http://www.missionculturalcenter.org, call 415-821-1155, our RSVP 30th Anniversary Hotline email at
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CD Release Party for Afro-Peruvian Band Alcatraz The New York Afro-Peruvian band Alcatraz invites you to a CD release party
on Saturday, September 15 at Rose, 345 Grand St. (between Havemeyer & Marcy) Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211. This celebration is of great value not only for us but for the Peruvian and New York community in general since is the first band to publish a CD of this genera in this multicultural city. If you would like to receive a copy of the CD, please send us your address. For more information, please visit http://www.alcatrazmusic.com.
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The National Association of Latino Arts & Culture
1204 Buena Vista Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) is dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino populations of the United States. Through this effort, NALAC is committed to the continuing struggle for the elimination of racism, sexism, ageism and discrimination against gay, lesbian and physically challenged populations. The objective is to recognize and support the varied standards of excellence grounded in the aesthetics and traditions of our root cultures. | ORDER VISIONES ON DVD TODAY
Visiones: Latino Art and Culture, NALAC's award-winning six part documentary series about the exciting history and diversity of Latino artistic and cultural expression in the U.S., is available on DVD! This wonderful 2-DVD set is perfect for summer viewing, high schools, university libraries and Latino Studies classes or for your personal DVD collection. Visiones: Latino Art and Culture, features inspiring profiles of innovators such as The Royal Chicano Air Force, Pedro Pietri, Miriam Colon, El Teatro Campesino, Guillermo Gomez Pena, Rudy Perez, Alma Lopez, Piri Tomas, Judy Baca and many more! 
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OPPORTUNITIES
Ensemble Theatre Project Grant Deadline Extended The Ensemble Theatre Collaborations Program is designed to provide support to ensemble theatres working collaboratively with presenters, producing companies and other ensemble theatres to create and extend the life of their work. This initiative is administered by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters with major support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Ford Foundation. Deadline August 30, 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.artspresenters.org.
YOUNG PERFORMERS CAREER ADVANCEMENT (YPCA) APPLICATIONS YPCA, part of the Arts Presenters Classical Connections initiative, is a career development program designed to assist a selected group of classical musicians in the formative stages of their careers by offering opportunities to meet and work with established presenters, managers, agents and artists. The program takes place during Arts Presenters' Annual Members Conference in January and provides a practical overview of the presenting and touring industry, along with expert instruction in the development of audience engagement skills and a recital performance for each participant at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall. APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29, 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.artspresenters.org.
Travel Grants for Theatre Collaborations Available Association of Performing Arts Presenters: Ensemble Theatre Initiative Travel Subsidy Grants
The Ensemble Theatre Initiative, administered by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, was designed to fund collaborative projects between ensemble theatres, resident theatres, and presenters in order to expand the reach of ensemble theatres to audiences nationwide. Travel Subsidy Grants of up to $2,000 are available to theatre artistic directors, producers, presenters, and artists to see work by ensemble theatres that have initiated a dialogue with them about a long-term partnership or project. In addition, artistic, production, education, or marketing staff at ensemble theatre companies are eligible for funds to visit a potential host theatre or arts presenter in order to effectively prepare for an engagement. Funds are also available to artistic directors of regional theatres for travel to attend the Under the Radar Festival and Symposium scheduled for the Arts Presenters’ Annual Conference in New York in January 2008. The online application deadline is September 17, 2007. For more information, please visit http://www.artspresenters.org.
News from the Kansas Arts Commission Grant Guidelines Feedback Session The Kansas Arts Commission would like to hear from you on how we can improve our grant guidelines in all categories. Participate in this dialogue on Thursday, August 23, 2007 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Florentine Room, Jayhawk Tower, 700 SW Jackson Street, Topeka, KS. Refreshments will be served. Metered street parking available. If you plan to attend this meeting, please let us know by emailing
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or calling 785/296-3335. If you cannot attend this meeting but have suggestions, please send them to Llewellyn Crain at
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or call her at 785/368-6548. Regional Arts Mentors Brainstorming Meeting — Additional Date Scheduled! The Kansas Arts Commission is forming a regional arts mentor program that will, working with the KAC, guide and assist community arts organizations and artists. Please join us for a brainstorming meeting! Refreshments will be served. Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 1 - 3 pm
Mid America All Indian Center, Administrative Office
Conference Room, 650 N. Seneca, Wichita, KS Friday, September 14, 2007 from 1 - 3 pm
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, Second Floor, 211 W. Iron Ave., Salina, KS Please let us know if you can attend by contacting Sarah VanLanduyt at
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or 785/368-6545. Please also contact Sarah if you cannot attend but would like to share your thoughts or learn more about this project.
Artist Foundation of San Antonio Grant Opportunity The opportunity to apply for up to fifteen (15) $5,000 Awards for individual artists, nearly double the number from 2006, was announced by the Artist Foundation of San Antonio. The awards will be made in the categories of visual, performing, literary and media arts. In addition, the Foundation is announcing special awards in Classical Singing, Theatrical Set Design and Theatrical Costume Design. Additionally, one artist will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Grand Prize for Artistic Excellence. Deadline September 14, 2007. Complete information as to eligibility, guidelines and timeline is available at www.artistfound.org.
Chicano Art Magazine Ad Deadline Aug. 28 Chicano Art Magazine seeks ads from artists and arts organization for its CAM #3. The theme for this issue is Immigration & Racism. Special artists rates and multiple issue discounts available. For more information visit http://chicanoartmagazine.com Don't miss your chance to be in the Summer 2007 edition of Chicano Art Magazine! Deadline August 28, 2007.
Stonyfield Farms for Environmental Action
Stonyfield Farms accepts funding requests for the Profits for the Planet Program. The Profits for the Planet Program provides support for projects that protect and restore the planet; generate measurable results (i.e. natural resources saved, people educated); and promote the Stonyfield brand. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For additional information, visit the website stoneyfieldfarms.com.
Chicago Children's Museum seeks an Associate Vice President of Community Connections. Qualified individuals will have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years experience successfully directing and supervising programs in partnership with schools, community organizations and families. Candidates will have the necessary skills to work with diverse populations and communities. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Catherine Patyk, VP of Human Resources, Chicago Children's Museum 700 E. Grand Ave, Ste 127, Chicago, IL 60611 or via email to
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Submissions sought for an issue of Sinister Wisdom Journal to be titled "Activism, Latina Lesbian Style." Deadline: Oct. 1. Contact: Juanita Ramos, PO Box 678, WVS, Binghamton, NY 13905. Email:
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FMI: http://www.sinisterwisdom.org.
Somos Mayfair in east San Jose, CA is seeking a half-time Resource Development Assistant. Somos Mayfair’s work centers around the health of young children and families, particularly school readiness, family health and immigration reform. The salary range for this position is $33,000-$42,000/year plus benefits. This is a half-time position so the annual salary and benefits will be pro-rated. Please apply by forwarding cover letter, resume to:
Selma Murillo
Somos Mayfair
2352 Alum Rock Rd., Suite B
San Jose, CA 95116
Or Via Email at:
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More information can be found at www.fairneighborhood.org
Lego Systems Establishes Lego Children's Fund to Support Youth Creativity Program Lego Systems, Inc. ( http://www.lego.com/ ), the Americas (North America and Latin America) division of the Lego Group, has announced the formation of the Lego Children's Fund, a non-profit foundation established to support organizations and programs dedicated to inspiring and encouraging youth creativity, thereby improving their quality of life and preparing them for the future. The fund will provide grants quarterly. Applicants are invited to submit proposals anytime throughout the year; however, to ensure that a request is considered for a particular trustee meeting, proposals must be received by the following dates: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Grant program guidelines and application instructions are available at the Lego Children's Fund Web site. Deadline: Quarterly. RFP Link: http://www.legochildrensfund.org/
For additional RFPs in Children and Youth, visit:
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml
TIGRA Call to Artists The Transnational Institute for Grassroots Research and Action (TIGRA) announces a call to artists for its ongoing corporate social responsibility campaign. TIGRA is looking for an eclectic mix of artists, with one thing in common, a desire to work with immigrant communities towards social justice. Throughout the campaign, we will be in need of visual arts, print and web design, audio and video pieces, musicians, street performers, puppet makers, etc. The campaign is nationwide primarily, and quickly spreading globally, so artists can hail from all states and abroad. Open to artists who are multi-lingual and multi-ethnic to reflect our multi-national, multi-racial constituency. For more information, contact Vivianna Rennella at
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or visit www.transnationalaction.org.
Mariachi Scholarship Opportunity!
Mexican Heritage Plaza 2007 Smithsonian Student Travel is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for one educator to attend the 16th annual San Jose International Mariachi Festival & Conference from September 26 through September 30, 2007. The conference will feature curriculum designed to incorporate the cultural tradition of mariachi into the classroom, as well as panel discussions led by experts in the field, including maestros Mariachi Cobre, Tlen Huicani and Jose Tena. Hosted by Mexican Heritage Plaza, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the festival will feature two days of outdoor music and dance, culminating with performances by Los Lobos and special guest Linda Ronstadt.
To submit your entry, visit www.smithsonianstudenttravel.com/mariachi.
CALACA CULTURAL CENTER
CALL FOR ENTRIES Call for Altars for 4th Annual Calaca - Día de Los Muertos Altars & Art Exhibit
2007 Guidelines For the past four years, Calaca Cultural Center has organized and celebrated an annual Día de Los Muertos Altars & Art Exhibit. The Mexican celebration of the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has its origins in Pre-Colombian times. The Aztecs conceived of death as part of one cycle that was constant like the seasons of nature. This year the Calaca Cultural Center will incorporate individual, community and humanistic historical landmarks to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. This year1s theme is 3Notes from the Past,2 an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to the pieces of history in one's life. Participants will be accepted now until September 21st, 2007 Altars need to be delivered to the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park located at 1300 N. College Ave in Tempe (NW Corner of College and Curry, between the hours of 9am to 4pm on Friday, Oct. 12th and Saturday, Oct. 13th. *No altars will be accepted before or after this dates. Call for Altars: For more information, visit http://www.calaca.org contact Calaca Cultural Center P.O. Box 27312, Tempe, AZ 85285 or e-mail to
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A TELECONFERENCE ON THE FALL 2007 LATINO TELEVISION WRITERS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 27TH AT 7:00 CST A formal presentation and Q&A teleconference will be held on Monday August 27th at 7:00 PM CST. To RSVP for the teleconference and for the call-in number, please send an email with your contact information to
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. For program application and release forms, please visit http://www.nhmc.org/writers/. Writing sample must be post marked by September 14th and sent to: National Latino Media Council
1201 W. 5th St., Suite T-205
Los Angeles, CA 90017 For more information please call Acasia Flores at (213) 534-3026
MEMBERSHIPWelcome to our new NALAC members and a big abrazo to our renewing members ORGANIZATIONS About Productions
Brazz Dance Theater
Brownsville Historical Association
CASA 0101
Center For Mexican American Cultural
CN Managment
Contra Tiempo
Cuba Nola Collective
Expresiones Artisticas
Fundacion Amistad
Galeria Studio 24
KUVO Denver Educational Broadcast
LaMicro Theater
Latinas Unidas Por El Arte
Latino Eduational Media Center
Latino International Theater Festival of New York
Local Project
Luna Negra Dance Theater
PARAESOLAPALABRA
Providence Latin Amercan Film Festival
Raices de Borinquen
Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de Texas
Santa Cecilia Orchestra
Serie Project
Tango Nashville
Teatro Bravo
Teatro de la Luna
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Enilda Abreu
Belinda Acosta
Nora Alcala
Desiree Z. Alvarez
Alex Alvear
Don Gregorio Anton
Mauricio Arango
Narciso Arguelles
Naomi Ayala
Ramon Barela
Elena Maza Borkland
Ana Lois Borzi
Rolando Briseno
Monica Alexandria Brown
Xochiquetzal Candelaria
Irene Carranza
Karina Casiano
Levi J. Casias
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