03 Thursday Oct 2013
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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Chicas Latinas, Calidanza Dance Company & Zocalo Midtown! November 2nd we’ll be part of a cultural celebration and fundraiser event – mark your calendar, more information to come.
Chicas, we need volunteers!!! Visit our calendar site for more information and to sign up.
Planning meeting from earlier this week:
03 Thursday Oct 2013
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ELLA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE’S: LATINAS THINK BIG™ Event in Los Angeles. “Celebrating Innovative Latina Thought Leaders”
26 Thursday Sep 2013
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Chicas Latinas’ Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad, Sunday brunch event at Mayahuel has came and gone… and it was a great success!!!
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, volunteered their time, donated items to our silent auction, and donated entertainment. The event would not have been a success without you. More importantly, THIS organization wouldn’t be here without you.
WE THANK YOU!!!
Special thanks to Mayahuel in downtown Sacramento for allowing us to have this fantastic celebration in their event space, Dinorah Curkendall for donating her lovely musical talents and performing for our guests (she stole the show, hands down), Folklorico IMBA for donating wonderful dance performances highlighting the different regions of Mexico, and Pete Ochoa for donating his DJ services and keeping the party going… ALL DAY LONG!
Silent auction donors included: Michelle Chavez from Elizabeth’s Casa Bella Salon, Armando Flores & Terri Densmore from Salon 701, Yoli Rodriguez Manzo from Sacred Yoli Designs, Ms. Kiki Sacramento, Yvonne Rodriguez from Mind, Body, Harmony Massage, Elsa Garcia from Arbonne, and Gloria Torres from A Cup of Love.
20 Tuesday Aug 2013
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Date: August 19, 2013 Contact: Angela Rosas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SACRAMENTO, CA – Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will be formally celebrating the filing of their federal nonprofit application with a wonderful Sunday Brunch Fundraiser in Downtown Sacramento, complete with specialty Mexican dishes and cocktails provided by Mayahuel, dance performances by Folklórico Imba de Sacramento, festive music, great silent auction items, and more! Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad will be held at Mayahuel Tequila Museo, Restaurant, and Bar, on September 8, 2013 from 11am – 2pm, serving until 4pm.
Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, founded in 2009 as a social group, is a cultural organization which focuses on encouraging Latinas to volunteer and be leaders in the Sacramento Community. They have worked regularly in the community providing assistance to numerous organizations such as WEAVE Inc., SAEHC, Sacramento Crisis Nursery Center, Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Festival de la Familia, and more! With over 190 members, nearly five years of service, and countless new community programs, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento has a mission to “make a positive impact in both the Latin and Sacramento community by improving, connecting and embracing our culture and the community in which we call our home. (By… giving back to our community, utilizing our people and our culture to educate, inspire, and lead.)”
All community members are invited to celebrate the past, present, and future of Latino culture in Sacramento with the flavors, traditions and colors of Mexico. Adult admission is $20 in advance, $25 starting in September and at the door, child pricing is also available. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/436967.
Mayahuel, Tequila Museo, Restaurant and Bar, is located at 1200 K Street, Sacramento, Ca. 95814. For more information about Mayahuel, visit: http://tequilamuseo.com/
For more information and interviews please contact: Angela Rosas at info@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org, www.chicaslatinasdesacramento.org
17 Wednesday Jul 2013
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Celebrating las Chicas Latinas de Sacramento nonprofit filing and our community! Join us for a beautiful Mexican Brunch fundraiser, featuring cultural entertainment throughout the day.
Details and ticket info to be announced. Hope to see you all there!
Sunday Sept. 8th, Brunch Fundraiser @ Mayahuel on K & 12th, 11am – 4pm.
Currently seeking entertainers / raffle donations! Know of any entertainers who would be willing to donate their time and perform at our event or businesses who might donate gift cards to our raffle? Contact me: info@chicaslatinasdesacramento.org
Chicas Latina’s: Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad
10 Friday May 2013
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It is unfortunate that Festiva de la Familia did not happen this year (back and better than ever in 2014!) – but let’s not forget, there are a lot of other great cultural events to look forward to in the coming months.
Here are a few coming up that the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento are involved in:
The 4th Annual Vida de Oro Folk Art Festival
This event is planned for this coming Saturday, May 11, 2013, beginning at 11 a.m. Free to the public and will include art, entertainment and food.
La Raza Galería Posada‘s “Dia de los Niños”:
June 1st at Miller Park Complex / 1-5pm / $5 – Great family-friendly event!!! Children’s Dance groups and workshops.
… and we can’t wait for…
Fiesta en la Calle – Concert Series:
Cesar Chavez Plaza / Free to the public / 5-9pm
(SALVADOR SANTANA BAND • LA CASTAÑEDA
SACRED FIRE BAND • LOS BOLEROS • BLANCA
DR. KRAPULA • TAINO • RYTHM VANDALS
EL CONJUNTO NUEVA OLA • GO BETTY GO
ALADINO MAYOMA “EL ZORUYO” Y SU ORCHESTA BACHACO
BANG DATA • TAMBORAZO DEL VALLE • RUCKATAN • BUYAPONGO
SOLSA • Q-VO • THE MIDNIGHT PLAYERS • INNERSOUL BAND
DINORAH & CROSSWINDS • GALLO • CAMBIO DE PIEL • DICIEMBRE GRIS
VINCE VICARI Y LOZ ZANCHOZ • RAFAEL VARGAS • MELISSA COBIAN
DJ RICARDO RAYAS “EL ÑINO”
EMCEE: VINCE VICARY)
More events to come… stay tuned!!!
Please help keep our culture and these special Sacramento events going. Come out and show your support – and please, introduce these wonderful cultural events to the next generation. They are our future ♥
04 Tuesday Dec 2012
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Date: December 1, 2012
Contact: Angela Rosas
Phone: (916) 752-8199
Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento Latina Nonprofit Holds Launch Fundraiser Gala
“Una Noche con las Chicas”
Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s Official Launch and Fundraising Gala will be held on December 8, 2012, featuring live Latin music, dance performances, and lessons.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will be formally launching their nonprofit organization with an evening of Latin festivities, including live music by Edson Artica, cultural dance performances by Samba de Terra and Salsa Riquisima, salsa lessons by Del Campo Dance Studio, Mexican cuisines and beverages, and a night of dancing! Festivities will be held at the Fusion International Arts Center, on December 8, 2012 beginning at 6 p.m.
Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, founded in 2009 as a social group, is a cultural organization which focuses on encouraging Latinas to volunteer and be in the involved in the Sacramento Community. They have worked regularly in the community providing assistance to numerous organizations such as WEAVE Inc., SAEHC, Sacramento Crisis Nursery Center, Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Festival de la Familia, and more! With over 150 members, and nearly four years of service, they now have a mission “to make a positive impact in both the Latin and Sacramento community by improving, connecting and embracing our culture and the community in which we call our home.” They are in the process of becoming a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization to provide more assistance and create positive cultural programs in the community.
“It is time to inspire a true sense of pride and the knowledge of what it means to be Latino,” says CEO & Founder, Angela Rosas. “’Una Noche con las Chicas’ is our chance to formally introduce our nonprofit, our causes, and our mission to Sacramento, all while celebrating and sharing our culture with the community!”
Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://chicaslatinas.brownpapertickets.com.
The Fusion International Arts Center is located at 501 Arden Way, Sacramento, Ca. 95815. For more information about the Fusion International Arts Center, visit www.fusionaic.com.
For more information and interviews please contact: Angela Rosas at (916) 752-8199 or Angela@Angelarunsamuck.com.
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21 Wednesday Nov 2012
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You’re invited to a Night with the Chicas…
A Fundraiser Gala Event for the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento! (Un recaudador de fondos para las Chicas Latinas de Sacramento!)
December 8th / 6pm – 12am / Fusion International Art Center
Tickets $15 http:// chicaslatinas.brownpapertic kets.com/Facebook Event (share with your friends!)
*Live music from the young and extremely talented Edson Artica
*Salsa Dancing lessons by Del Campo Dance Studio*Dance Performance by Salsa Riquisima*Night of DJ dancing
*Silent Auctions (jewelry, massages, art, photography sessions, dance lessons… and more!)
*Live auction – dinner with Angela Rosas
*Mexican food from Carmelita’s*Mexican Tequila from Tequila 374
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