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Exhibition Live! Our America

30 Thursday Oct 2014

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Today at the Crocker Art Museum, Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art will perform a LIVE performance by dynamic California-based Mexican folk and contemporary dance company, Calidanza.

Crocker LIVE event

This dynamic program series brings exhibitions to life through wide-ranging performances and interactive opportunities in the galleries. Learn the art of salsa with live music and dance instruction from Yemaya Salsa Dance Studio. Enjoy guided spotlight talks.

Exhibition Live! Program

7:00 PM   Enjoy tours and spotlight talks of Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art and Arte Mexicano: Legacy of the Masters (3rd Floor, Teel Family Pavilion)

7:00 PM   Visit the pop-up art market featuring Florentina Favela, Xico Gonzalez, Olga Cid, and Spanglish (Friedman Court)

7:30PM    Be mesmerized by Calidanza! Dance Company’s sultry Latin dance experience (Friedman Court)

8:00 PM   Feel the beat and spice things up with dancing and live music by the Yemaya Salsa Dance Company (Friedman Court)

~Space is limited and reserving tickets in advance is recommended~

The exhibition will only be open to ticketholders from 5:30 – 8:30 PM

$6 Members
$10 Students/youth
$12 Nonmembers

Don’t miss a truly incredible evening!

Hispanic Heritage Month – “Many Backgrounds, Many Stories… One American Spirit”

14 Friday Sep 2012

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About National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

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We encourage you to take this opportunity  to explore your culture, people, and history – and share it with someone! 

One of our favorite sites to explore this National Hispanic Heritage Month is http://www.smithsonianeducation.org, they have a lot of wonderful resources, including Música del Pueblo. 

It’s also a great time to reflect on what it means to be Hispanic in America – not just in an economic or political sense, but also when it comes to identity… very interesting topic! 

Thoughts on Hispanic Heritage Month via huffingtonpost.com

Grito de Dolores (Mexican history) – Dia de la Independencia – Sacramento

11 Tuesday Sep 2012

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Grito de Dolores, ( English: “Cry of Dolores”) battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain, first uttered by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, parish priest of Dolores (now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato state).  (britannica.com)
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In the early hours of September 16, 1810, father Hidalgo, accompanied by several conspirators –Iganacio Allende, Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez-   rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight for liberty.  This was the beginning of the Independence War, which lasted 10 years. (inside-mexico.com)
El Grito, every 16th of September, is the day Mexicans all over the world celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. Mexican’s in Sacramento are no different!
Every year the State Capitol turns into a Mexican Fiesta, join us!
“El Grito” at the Capitol West Steps!

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Come join thousands of Sacramentans to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on the west side of the State Capitol. 10th street will be closed from L to N to accommodate an even dozen local food trucks and carts, including most of Sacramento’s best. September 15.

Cinco de Mayo: The history and traditions

05 Thursday May 2011

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Today is May 5, also known as Cinco de Mayo.Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican victory of the Battle of the Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862 near the city of Puebla. On this day 2,000 Mexican men led by Texas-born General Ignacio Zaragoza defended their city against a French army of 6,000. Zaragoza’s men were outnumbered and poorly supplied. The French army retreated, after less than a day of battle. The French suffered 500 casualties that day, while the Mexican force lost fewer than 100 men. More detailed account of the: Battle of the Puebla 

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This was only a small victory for Mexico and the war with France continued another 6 years, until France withdrew. However, the Battle of the Puebla was a great victory for the Mexican people. Today, it is a voluntary holiday celebrated in the state of Puebla in Mexico and in the United States (Mexico does not recognize Cinco de Mayo).

Many people mistaken Cinco de Mayo as Mexican Independence Day, but this actually occurred on September 16th (recognized Sept. 27). On September 16, 1810, Mexico declared its independence from Spain. You can anticipate another history lesson from me on this day, when Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence!

Although Cinco de Mayo is not a holiday in Mexico, it has become a huge commercial holiday here in the States. It is a celebration of Mexican culture, displayed through food, music, festivals, parades, and yes… plenty of drinking. If you chose to celebrate today, I hope that you truly take this day to appreciate the history and the culture of Mexico. Today is about much more than tacos and cervezas, it is about a monumental victory for the Mexican people. I will raise my glass tonight for the many victories we still have before us, the battle is never truly over for the Mexican people. Mexico is still very much a work in progress.