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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!

Una Noche con las Chicas: Fundraiser Gala Event for the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento

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/ 

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Join us for our first annual “Una Noche con las Chicas,” a celebration of Sacramento’s Latino culture, and Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s official launch party! (Flyer coming soon!) 
*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
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from http:// chicaslatinas.brownpapertic kets.com/ or bought at the door. Sponsorship and silent auction opportunities are still available to those interested in partnering with Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, Contact Angela Rosas at angela@angelarunsamuck.com  for more information. 

Ticket sales and silent auction proceeds will benefit philanthropic nonprofit, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento.

The Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s mission is 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.

We are The Chicas Latinas de Sacramento. We are the Latina women of Sacramento. It is our duty to raise, support, and nurture our Latino community. It is time to inspire a true sense of pride and the knowledge of what it means to be Latino. They say negative cycles are “generational” it is our belief that so are positive cycles. 

Links: 

Latina Magazine:  http://bit.ly/SJtvW0
NBC Latino: http://nbcnews.to/RDaHTG
Las Fabulosas: http://bit.ly/RDaMqq
Sacramento Press: http://bit.ly/PCrBFn

 

6th Annual Tejano Music Festival in Sacramento

22 Wednesday Aug 2012

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Entertain yourself Labor Day weekend with Tejano Conjunto music and food in downtown for the 6th Annual Tejano Music Festival.

Schedule:
Friday, August 31 – Meet-n-Greet at Fusion International Arts Center. 8:30 pm – 12 am

Saturday, September 1 – Kickoff Dance at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Ballroom. 8:30 pm – 12 am. $25

Sunday, September 2 – 6th Annual Tejano Festival at Cesar Chavez Park. 1:30 pm – 9:30 pm. $25

After Party at the Sheraton Ballroom. 9 pm – 12 am. $20

More information: http://downtownsac.org/events/6th-annual-tejano-music-festival/

Brazilian Center of Sacramento, presents: Samba Dance Night

21 Saturday Jul 2012

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Samba Dance Night: Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 8:00pm… FREE! 

“Live Brazilian bands straight from Bay area, Brothers Calatayud and Little Brasil will be performing! Smokin’ Samba pagode with soul from Brazil. 

Delicious and authentic Brazilian food and drinks will be available for purchase. The famous Brazilian drink Caipirinhas will be made the authentic Brazilian way. If you have never had one, they are incredible! 

Live Samba performance by Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Group and Zumba and bellydance presentations. 

Don’t miss this fun filled cultural party for FREE!

Invite your friends and get a little taste of what a Brazilian party is all about.”

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/343266842417412/

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The 3rd Annual Piñata Festival

09 Saturday Jun 2012

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The 3rd Annual Piñata Festival will be held at Southside Park in Sacramento on June 16th!

Event information: http://www.facebook.com/events/218833388222862/

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The day will include:
Music & Entertainment by LA Misa Negra ( Live Cumbia) , DJ Leydis, EL Indio. Opening by Maquilli Tonatiuh, Performance by Agua De Beber Capoeira.

Food
Free Pinata Workshops
Sugar Skull Making Area
Art & Vendor Marketplace