Community & Cultural Events
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| Humanities Division Office 972-238-6252 |
Sara Cardona scardo@dcccd.edu 972-761-6704 |
Join us for exciting community and cultural events. Celebrate Hispanic heritage in September with The Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies, as we present music, theater, lectures and other entertainment. Look for up-coming film series, cultural workshops, and seminars for members of the business community.
Learn about this great culture that is all around us. Come find out what The Center for Mexican American/Latino Studies Program has to offer. Only at Richland College!
Upcoming Events
Benito Before Juarez
Thursday, February 4
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in SH118
In celebration of Mexico's Bicentennial Independence, join pre-eminent writer and playwright Edgar Chias in a presentation on the fascinating life of Benito Juarez, Mexico's first indigenous presidnet and a founding father of Mexico's constitution. Presented in conjunction with Teatro Dallas' 14th International Theatre Festival.
Past Events
Dias De Los Muertos Celebration/Days of the Dead
Exhibit of altars from October 27 - November 3, 2009
Reception and poetry reading
Thursday, October 27 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fannin Hall Lobby
Cinenoteca Mexicana: Classic Mexican Film Series
All films are in Spanish with English subtitles. All presentations are from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. in Room D174
La Maldicion de La Llorona (The Curse of the Crying Woman)
Friday, October 30
El Bloero de Raquel
Friday, November 6
Salon Mexico
Friday, November 20
Looking Back: Trio Los Panchos
Michelle Navarro's grandfather was a founding member of the original troubadour tri famous for performing some of the most romantic music of the golden age of Mexico. She shares her stories and insight on the cultural significance of this famous group of musicians, Los Panchos.
Wednesday, November 18
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Brazos Gallery (Room C140)
The Enigma of Don Juan
Maryam Baig, PhD Candidate UTD
guest lecture on the figure of Don Juan in literature and theater
Tues. October 14, 12:45 E070
Goya and The Disasters of War
Michelle Pauken, PhD candidate UTD
guest lecture on the art of Francisco Goya
Thurs. October 9, 9:30 am C140
Mayor Miyagishima, Las Cruces, NM
speaking on being of a bi-cultural heritage in the political arena
Wed. September 17, 10:10 am S103