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Latino CommUNITY Celebration Special Edition - September 15, 2009
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
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Mayor David N. Cicilline, the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Latino CommUNITY Celebration Team, and over two dozen arts and cultural organizations across the state are pleased to partner on this unified celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Providence Latino CommUNITY Celebration showcases the art, culture, and history of the City's diverse Latino community.
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La Plaza del Arte y Las Culturas |
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Come view an unusual and unique mural, created by Ecuadorian master artist Agustin Patiño, creator of extraordinary murals and sculptures around the world. |
Ongoing
Broad & Ontario Street
Side Of Compare Market
Free To The Public
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Cuban artist Evans Manuel Molina Fernandez spent the summer working with the young artists of Broad St. Studio creating large paintings that explode with vibrant life, power and energy. |
Through September 26
AS220 Youth Gallery
115 Empire Street - 2nd FL
Free To The Public
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Curated by Elena Calderon-Patiño with the assistance from Tony Johnson, Conversaciones serves as a connecting point and dialogue between RISD and the Providence community. |
Through September 25
Yellow House Gallery
41 Waterman Street
Free - Appointment Req.
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Works by Rhode Island artist Nilton Cárdenas will be on exhibition at the Colo Colo Gallery in New Bedford, MA. |
Through September 26
Colo Colo Gallery
25 Centre Street
Free To The Public
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Enigma de Rio by Agustin Patiño will be one of a number of paintings by RI artists on exhibit at the Attleboro Arts Museum. |
September 23 - October 16
Attleboro Arts Museum
86 Park Street
Free To The Public
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A showcase of artwork
created by local Latinas
living in Rhode Island and the surrounding region. |
September 25, 6pm
Gallery DEMI
123 North Main St. - Suite 4
Free To The Public
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The State 8th Annual Latin American Visual Arts Exhibit features recognized and emerging Latino visual artists. |
October 1 - 31
Atrium Gallery
One Capitol Hill
Free To The Public
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Meet muralist Agustin Patino who will discuss the process of working on the mural La Plaza del Arte y Las Culturas. |
October 15, 5pm
Bannister Gallery - RI College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Free To The Public
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Latin Movie Sundays @ The Public Library |
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In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Public Library will be screening movies through the celebration. |
Sundays Through Oct. 25, 2pm
Providence Library, 3rd FL
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
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Latin American Film Festival |
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Enjoy acclaimed films from Latin America, Portugal and Spain. Selections will make
you think, laugh and inpire. |
September 30 - October 4
Various Theaters
Downtown Providence
Tickets Are $8 Per Screening
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Bryant University Celebration |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with various activities including music, dance and cultural events. |
September 15 - October 24
Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Costs Vary By Event
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Chilean Independence Day Celebration |
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The Chilean Independence Day Celebration will be held at the Rhode Island State House. Please call for details. |
September 18, 6pm
RI State House
2nd Floor
Free To The Public
Call 401-829-8656 For Info | |
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International Night Celebration |
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Celebrate the riches of diversity through music, art, food, dance and many other cultural expressions. |
September 26, 5pm - 9pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
15 Hayes Street
Free To The Public
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Celebration Of The Lord Of Miracles |
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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church will hold a mass and procession.
Please call for info. |
October 4, 1pm
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Church
Call 401-323-1351
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401-338-1780 For Info | |
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RI College 5th Annual Diversity Week |
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Rhode Island College will be hosting their 5th Annual Diversity Week with various events and cultural activities. |
October 4 - 10
RIC - Donovan Dining Center
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Free To The Public
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Celebrate
El Dia De La Raza |
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Celebrate El Dia de la Raza at St. Teresa's Church with music and food.
Please call for details. |
October 10, 6:30pm
St. Teresa's Church
Free To The Public
Call 401-419-1050 For Info
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Ready to sing and dance? Every Friday night during Hispanic Heritage Month, the East Providence Eagles will hold Latino Night Karaoke. |
Fridays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9, 9pm
Fraternal Order Of The Eagles
334 Waterman Avenue
Free To The Public
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Noteworthy Duo will play selections from their debut CD Between Flute and Guitar, which also includes works from Latin American artists. |
October 8, 7pm - 8pm
Providence Library, Lippit Hall
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
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Don't miss this opportunity to learn spicy Salsa moves and have a great time while listening to a variety of Latin music. |
September 19, 8pm
East Providence Eagles
334 Waterman Avenue
Admission Is $5 Click Here For More Info | |
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A dance party to support the Providence Latin American Film Festival. Dance lessons, food
and beverages will be available. |
September 24, 6:30pm - 11pm
RI Convention Center - Rotunda
One Sabin Street
$12 General/$20 VIP Call 401-595-6148 For Info | |
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Come learn New York style Salsa and dance the night away at New Urban Arts! No partner
needed. |
September 26, 6pm - 10pm
New Urban Arts
743 Westminster Street
Admission Is $5
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A vibrant night full of joy and performances showcasing the different expressions of music and dance. |
September 19, 6pm - 11pm
Skating Center
Kennedy Plaza
VIP Tickets $20
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Celebrate the history and culture of commercial fishing at the New Bedford Waterfront Festival. |
September 26 & 27
Port Of New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
Free To The Public
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The 2nd Annual Latino Dollars For Scholars Wine Tasting Festival. |
October 15, 6pm
Roger Williams Park
Casino
100 Elmwood Avenue
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Hispanic Novels Into Film Discussion |
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What did you like better -- the book or the movie? What makes a good film adaptation? What are the most successful sources of inspiration? Talk about these questions and more while having fun chatting about our favorite novels and films. |
October 1, 7pm - 8pm
Providence Library - Teen Room
150 Empire Street
Free To The Public
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Panel: Edit & Prepare Your Literary Work |
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Participants will learn techniques on organizing and formatting a book for publication. Learn how to select a printer, distribute and sell your book, as well as how to register and catalogue a literary or artistic
work. |
October 8, 6pm
Rochambeau Library
708 Hope Street
Free To The Public
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Book Launching & Author's Reading |
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Join author Elvys Ruiz for the launch of the new book The Black Image in the Dominician
Collective. Ruiz will read excerpts. |
October 10, 6:30pm
El Macuto Restaurant
1137 Broad Street
Free To The Public
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Come down to the Rochambeau Community Library for open poetry readings. If you wish to read, please register by October 2 by calling 401-499-4407. |
October 15, 6pm
Rochambeau Library
708 Hope Street
Free To The Public
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Come have fun and learn in this workshop from experts at Piñata Center who will show you the process of making a wonderful piñata. There is a small fee for material. |
September 17, 6pm - 7:30pm
Providence Community Library
223 Veazie Street
Free To The Public
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Explore how city life is portrayed in the Museum's current exhibition Inner City. Then, share how you work and live in and around our City in a collaborative sculpture project. |
September 26, 11am - 4pm
RISD Museum
20 North Main Street
Free To The Public
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Inpiring Children Through Poetry |
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Children will learn about the art of poetry, expressing their feelings through letters and color. |
September 24, 6pm
City Arts Youth Gallery
891 Broad Street
Free To The Public
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Seven brand new plays written by children (ages 11-13) from Providence's Olneyville neighborhood and directed and acted by adult theater artists.
The plays will be based on true family histories, gathered by the kids from their parents, grandparents and other relatives. |
September 25 - 27
Media Arts Center @ Met Public
325 Public Street
Free To The Public
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To submit an Arts event for the Newsletter, please email Michael Christofaro at least two weeks prior to the event.
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City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism / 25 Dorrance Street / Room 111 / Providence / RI / 02903 / 401.421.2489 | |
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