Mexican Art from the Bank of America Collection is a unique survey of one of the most extensive private collections in the U.S. and Mexico and takes a close look at the paintings, prints, and photographs created over the past 80 years. The exhibition examines and celebrates work by artists...

Arte y Vida Chicago is a proud sponsor of A New Era of Cuban Musical Performance in America Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars Tour! Special Offer for Arte y Vida Chicago readers! Take 20% off the regular ticket price with code CUBAN* “Over gently pulsating congo grooves and...

Tonight! 6-11pm National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th St. Radio Arte WRTE 90.5 FM is hosting a Valentine’s Day benefit on Friday, February 13th, 2009 at the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA). It will be an evening of music provided by 90.5’s resident DJs, networking, open bar,...

Flamenco classes at S.P.A.C.E. taught by Chiara Mangiameli 3433 West Peterson Ave. in Chicago. New 9 week session begins Saturday January 17th, ends Monday March 16th Mondays 7pm: Beginner flamenco technique Mondays 8pm: Sevillanas for beginners Saturdays 2pm: Intermediate flamenco...

Flamenco performance by Yolanda Osuna and her group February 19 – 21 7:00PM Yolanda was born in Córdoba in 1981. She studied in the Cordoba conservatory of dance obtaining in 1999 her degree in Spanish dance with the highest grade. She has also completed her education with excellent...

Sunday, Feb. 22 – 8 pm In collaboration with Chicago Public Radio’s Radio M Hosted by Tony Sarabia “The sounds …have few edges; they’re rounded and melted like chocolate left in a summer sun. Each song feels as if it could go on forever, or quietly vanish into the...

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 | 8:30 PM Free ticketed event. $5 suggested donation. BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000 for reservations Curumin (aka Luciano Nakata Albuquerque) is one of the fastest growing Brazilian artists on the international scene. Born in Brazil to Spanish/Japanese parents, Curumin...

Sergio Garcia was born on 1959 in Havana, Cuba. He immigrated to the United States with family in 1961, settling in Union City, New Jersey, until 1969. On that same year, he moved to Miami, Florida, where since then he has lived and worked. Essentially self-taught artist, he embraced painting...

Judith Ortiz Cofer author of novels, poetry, short stories and essays Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:40pm NEIU Fine Arts Recital Hall Free and Open to the public Judith Ortiz Cofer has received over 30 fellowships and grants, including awards from the University of Georgia Research...

HotHouse Presents: Queen of Samba 2009 Saturday, January 17 2009 Doors 9pm | Show 10pm HotLoft (above Fizz) 3220 N. Lincoln $15 | Tickets can be purchased online Join the fun at this annual contest for the best Samba dancer in Illinois! Cash prizes for the best dancers. Live music by Chicago...

Friday, January 23 – 9 pm The American Tango Institute brings Angel Melendez and his Orchestra for a Tribute to “El Cantante” Hector Lavoe. 2005 Grammy Awards nominee Angel Melendez has been a musical director and arranger for some of the world’s most renowned Salsa...

Saturday, Feb. 21 – 9 pm Brazilian Carnival celebration at The Morse happening simultaneously with the parade in Brazil and featuring Swing Brasileiro with Passistas Samba Dancers and special performance by Gingarte Capoeira. The Brazilian Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro is considered...

Tuesday, Jan. 20 – 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30) Composers Elbio Barilari and Kahil El’Zabar will debut their new composition entitled “Sounds of Hope” a 45 minutes jazz piece celebrating the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. “Sounds of Hope” will feature...

Dream Havana Dream Havana tells the story of Cuban writers Ernesto Santana and Jorge Mota. These two men who became separated by an ocean, politics and their own choices but remain bound by their deep friendship and mutual respect. Shot in Cuba, the U.S. and México, Dream Havana...

The Aztecs and the Making of Colonial Mexico Online Exhibition Launch Thursday, January 29, 5:30 pm reception; 6 pm program Speakers: Ellen T. Baird and Cristián Roa-de-la-Carrera, co-curators, University of Illinois at Chicago Performers: Fuego Nuevo Folkloric Group, McKinley Park...