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Miracle Theater: La Luna Nueva La Luna Nueva: A festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
Beginning September 16, Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to present La Luna Nueva, a festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Like the new moon emerging from the shadows, La Luna Nueva shines its light on new artists and new work across a variety of disciplines. Join us for spirited flamenco, Cuban jazz and intimate boleros, bilingual poetry and songs from local authors and musicians, storytelling for families, open mic nights and staged readings of four new plays.
DANCE “The Evolution of Latino Hip Hop” with Latin Groove PDX Productions Two performances: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. • Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 • $15 advance, $17 door
Two performances: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 • $25 advance, $28 door
MUSIC “Postcards from Havana” with Jessie Marquez Two performances: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. • Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 • $15 advance, $17 door
“Inspirational Sounds from Latin America” with Gerardo Calderón and “A Sultry Night in Latin America” with Correo Aereo
Edna Vazquez with Mariachi Los Palmeros
Latin Jazz Night with Alfredo Muro Trio
"Guitarra Apasionada (Passionate Guitar)” with Alfredo Muro
“Los Dedos Bailan, Las Cuerdas Cantan (Fingers Dance, Strings Sing)” with Toshi Onizuka
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
“Nuestros Cuentos (Our Stories)” with ¡Viva La Cultura! (Donna Oefinger, Andy Sterling, Rebecca Martínez)
“Mexico Lindo” with ¡Viva la Cultura! (Joaquín López, Rebecca Martínez , Edna Vazquez)
DRAMA
“Be careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!” a one-man show written and performed by Jay Alvarez and Directed by Theresa Gambacorta
“The House of the Spirits/La Casa de los Espíritus”, a play by Caridad Svich, based on the novel by Isabel Allende
POETRY
Noche de los poetas (Poets Open Mic Night)
VISUAL ART
Visual Art Exhibits curated by Allan Oliver
For tickets and more information on the peformances, please visit Teatro Milagro's website!
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Community Spotlight
Cultivando Liderazgo is a ten-hour leadership training culturally tailored for rural Latino populations as part of the Ford Institute Leadership Program.
RDI has facilitated Latino leadership trainings in over 20 communities in Oregon and four other states. These trainings are dynamic, informative, and relevant to Latino traditions in rural communities.
Cultivando Liderazgo is intended to increase unity among Latinos in the community, to increase Latino participation in the community, and to develop the dreams that the participants have for their community life.
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Oregon Latino Facts
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